Westfall Township, Matamoras, PA

December 3, 2018

The Regular meeting of the Westfall Township Board of Supervisors was held Monday, December 3, 2018 at 7:00 pm following the Public Hearing for the consideration of Ordinance #173/Evaluation-Implementation of Sewer Line Extension. The meeting was held at the Township Building on Delaware Drive and LaBarr Lane, Westfall Township.

Those present were Chairman, Robert Melvin (arrived at 7:11 pm); Vice Chairman, Jerry Dotey; Supervisors; Paul Fischer, Robert Bostinto and Paul Schaldonat; Solicitor; Robert Bernathy; Secretary, Jodi Manheim; Treasurer, Scott Myer. Also present were Road Master, Bill Schneider; Westfall Township Fire Department Chief, Robert Llewellyn; Westfall Township Fire Department President, Bill Koferl; Mill Rift Fire Department Chief, Tom Lamb; EPRPD Assistant Chief, Eric Stewart; Emergency Management Coordinator, Michael Fischetta; Joseph Gurney, First Capital Engineering, Dipen Desai, Benjamin Ringus-Perez, John Dalton and approximately 8 members of the general public.

Vice Chairman Dotey officiated the meeting until Chairman Melvin arrived at 7:11 pm.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: The last Executive Session was held November 5, 2018 at 8:21 pm for personnel matters.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Supervisor Bostinto to approve the agenda with no changes.  The motion was seconded by Supervisor Schaldonat and carries with all in favor.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Dalton addressed the Board.  He stated that he attended the Matamoras Borough Council Meeting last month and addressed the Police Department funding split and cost.  He noted that Matamoras lost approximately $140,000 in the past several years since they did not address the funding split matter earlier.  Mr. Dalton told the Board he gave the Matamoras Borough Council a copy of his calculations.  He noted that he is curious to see the language in #4 under new business later in the meeting.

Vice Chairman Dotey thanked Mr. Dalton for his comment.

No further public comment.

MINUTES:

A motion was made by Supervisor Bostinto to approve the November 5, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Fischer and carries with all in favor.

November 28, 2018 Workshop Meeting Minutes: Tabled

 

TREASURER’S REPORT: The Treasurer’s Report through the month of November, 2018 presented by Scott Myer.

A motion was made by Supervisor Fischer to approve the Treasurer’s report through the month of November, 2018. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Schaldonat and carries with all in favor.

POLICE REPORT: Assistant Chief Stewart gave the report for the month of November, 2018 which reflected the following:

Significant Happenings:

-Officer sent to PSP Intel in Hershey

-DV Special Education toured the Police Station

-Toys 4 kids Marine Corp drop off box at police station-all new unwrapped toys may be dropped off for children in the tri-state area

-Officers participating in No Shave November in honor of cancer survivors-All proceeds raised by the law enforcement agencies will benefit Orange Regional Medical Center’s Spagnoli Family Cancer Center

-Police Foundation is holding a Sportsman’s Raffle for a total of $1,300 in gift cards. Drawing to be held December 14^th

-A reminder that we have had an uptick in Scam Calls in our area. “if it is too good to be true, it probably is”

-Have a Happy and Safe Holiday Season-Merry Christmas

Miles Patrolled: 4,285

YTD: 54,385

Motor Vehicle Accidents: 19

YTD: 169

Calls for month: 188

YTD: 2,241

Westfall: 114

Matamoras: 74

 

A motion was made by Supervisor Fischer to approve the Police Report for the month of November, 2018. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Bostinto and carries with all in favor.

FIRE DEPARTMENTS: 

Westfall Fire Department: Chief Llewellyn read the report for November, 2018: 3 Automatic Fire Alarms; 5 Motor Vehicle Accidents;  1 Pedestrian Struck; 13 Controlled Burns; 3 Chief Investigation; 1 Vehicle Fire; 8 Structure Fires-  Total calls for November, 2018 were 33; 345 calls YTD

The EMS Report for the month of November, 2018 was as follows: 48 Calls in Westfall Township; 13 calls in Dingman Township; 6 calls in Milford Township; 16 calls in Milford Borough; 25 calls in Matamoras Borough; 3 calls in Delaware Township; 4 calls in Shohola Township; 1 call in Blooming Grove Township; 1 call in Wayne County; 3 calls in Orange County, NY. Total calls for November, 2018 were 120. Total EMS calls YTD are 1249.

The combined Year to Date calls are 1,604.

Training for the month: Four Drills/In-house training sessions held for 92 hours

Other: State Accreditation for the Department received

Submitted Township Contract Compliance Documentation

A motion was made by Supervisor Bostinto to approve the Westfall Fire Department report for the month of November, 2018. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Fischer and carries with all in favor.

Chairman Melvin arrived and officiated the meeting at 7:11 pm.

Mill Rift Fire Department: Chief Lamb presented the report for November, 2018 which reflects the following:

11/7/18: Work Night Driver Training

11/13/18: Monthly Meeting

11/17/18: Structure Fire-Dunkin Donuts-Tanker

11/21/18: Work Night-Went over pump/eng/tanker 1

11/29/18: Work Night-Ran checked all trucks

 

Total Man Hours: 55

Total Equipment Hours: 309

Total Man Hours for the Year: 920

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Dotey to approve the Mill Rift Fire Department Report for the month of November, 2018. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Schaldonat and carries with all in favor.

Chairman Melvin asked if the department submitted their Fire Protection Contract Documents. Secretary Manheim stated that Chief Lamb submitted just before the start of the meeting.  Solicitor Bernathy stated he needs to review the documents.

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Mr. Schneider gave the report for November, 2018 which reflected the following:

1. Sign Replacement
2. Ordered signs that were knocked down by accidents
3. Cleared ditches and culvert pipes
4. Continued shoulder work
5. Attended to one storm-called in part time help for one shift
6. Metal dumpster on site for old culvert pipe clean up
7. Maintenance on equipment at shop
8. Maintained compost area
9. Attended meeting with Kiley Associates, LLC regarding the Bluestone Boulevard project-needs to obtain survey
10. Attended the Supervisor Workshop meeting on November 28, 2018
11. Salt was ordered to replenish stock pile

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Dotey to approve the Highway Department Report for the month of November, 2018. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Fischer and carries with all in favor.

BUILDING/ZONING REPORT: Wayne Rohner was absent.  Secretary Manheim read the report which reflected the following:

 

1 Building Permit-$304.50

2 Electrical Permits-$249.00

2 Zoning Permits-$150.00

 

Total Fees $703.50

Chairman Melvin stated that the Board needs to consider expanding the zoning hours and that the matter would be looked into and discussed at the January Supervisor meeting.

A motion was made by Supervisor Fischer to approve the Building and Zoning Report for the month of November, 2018. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Schaldonat and carries with all in favor.

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Mike Fischetta gave the report for the month of November, 2018 which reflected no calls for the month. Mr. Fischetta stated he attended the FEMA Flood Workshop on November 19^th which mainly consisted of a review of the new web-based flood inundation maps FEMA is using.  On November 20^th Mr. Fischetta and Supervisor Bostinto attended a meeting at the Pike County EMA and the other municipalities.  Topics that were discussed was a short re-cap of some of the weather events from last year and the approach the County is looking to take this year with similar events.  As well as Code RED which is the alert and notification system Pike County is currently using for severe weather, road closures, and other emergencies.

Discussion followed regarding the township communication radios.

A motion was made by Supervisor Bostinto to approve the EMA Report for the month of November, 2018. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Schaldonat and carries with all in favor.

CORRESPONDENCE:  On desk for review.   

OLD BUSINESS:  

• Westfall Ordinance #173: This matter was handled at the Public Hearing at 6:45 pm just prior to the meeting. A stenographer transcript will be available at the Township Office. A motion was made at the Public Hearing by Supervisor Bostinto to enact Ordinance #173-An Ordinance authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with Milford Township, Milford Borough and the Municipal Authority of the Westfall for the evaluation and implementation of the extension of the Authority’s sewage collections system to serve parts of Milford Township and Milford Borough, as well as an additional area of Westfall Township. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Fischer and carries with all in favor.

• Proposed Fire Code Enforcement Ordinance: This matter was discussed at the November 28, 2018 Supervisor Workshop-Tabled

• Cable Company Contract/Franchise Agreement: Solicitor Bernathy stated he would supply two samples to the Board. Tabled

• Specification Package for base of proposed sale storage building: Kiley Associates, LLC is working on this matter. Tabled

• Fire Protection Contract-Compliance by Fire Departments: Solicitor Bernathy will review the documentation submitted by the Mill Rift Fire Department just prior to the meeting. Tabled until January Supervisor Meeting.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS:

• Adoption of 2019 Budget-Resolution 2018-12 and 2018-13: Chairman Melvin read each Resolution. He noted that the total tax mils for 2019 are down 1.2 half of a mil from 2018.

 

A motion was made by Supervisor Fischer to approve Resolution 2018-12. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Dotey and carries with all in favor.

 

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Dotey to approve Resolution 2018-13. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Bostinto and carries with all in favor.

• Pike Health Properties, LLC-Developer’s Agreement:

 

Solicitor Bernathy stated that he reviewed the document and it is acceptable. He noted the Agreement has the Emergency Services contract attached.

 

A motion was made by Supervisor Fischer to approve the Pike Health Properties, LLC Developer’s Agreement. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Dotey and carries with all in favor.

• Change Secretary Vacation Day from 12/6/18 to 12/10/18: A motion was made by Supervisor Fischer to approve the change in Jodi Manheim’s vacation day from 12/6/18 to 12/10/18. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Dotey and carries with all in favor.

• Amendment to Regionalization Agreement: A motion was made by Vice Chairman Dotey to approve the amendment to the Regionalization Agreement to change the yearly joint workshop meeting between Westfall Township and Matamoras Borough Council from the third Monday in August to the third Monday in September. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Bostinto and carries with all in favor.

• Appointment of Committee Member-Solid Waste Advisory Committee-Letter form Pike County Planning: A motion was made by Supervisor Fischer to appoint Albert Schneider as Committee Member to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee as representative from Westfall Township. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Schaldonat and carries with all in favor.

• Flood Insurance Renewal Premium Notice: A motion was made to approve the payment of $2,850.00 for the yearly Flood Insurance Renewal Premium. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Fischer and carries with all in favor.

• Mid-Hudson Interpreter Service-Addendum to Sign Language Service Agreement for 2019: A motion was made by Supervisor Fischer to approve the addendum to the Sign Language Interpreter Service which continues the same terms as approved in 2018. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Schaldonat and carries with all in favor.

• Planning Commission Vacancy: Chairman Melvin stated that Marge Tonkin passed away recently and that she was a tremendous asset to Westfall Township and she will be greatly missed. He stated that a letter of interest has been received from Michelle Ransom to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission. A motion was made by Chairman Melvin to appoint Michelle Ransom to fill Marge Tonkin’s term on the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Dotey and carries with all in favor.

• Township Building Security: Discussion took place regarding the recent shooting at Paradise Township. A motion was made by Supervisor Bostinto to approve spending up to $1,000 for a security analysis for the Township Building Offices. The motion was seconded by Chairman Melvin and carries with all in favor.

 

 

Vice Chairman Dotey stated that negotiations with the Police Officers are at a standstill. This matter will be discussed at the next Police Commission Meeting.

 

SUBDIVISION REVIEW and ACTION: 

 

Letter from Planning Commission-Arrump, LLC-Revised Minor Land Development Plan-Sit Down Restaurant: Representatives: Joseph Gurney, First Capital Engineering, Dipen Desai and Benjamin Ringus-Perez

 

Mr. Gurney explained the revised plan to the Board. The proposed restaurant will have 125 seats compared to the 75 seats previously approved.  Mr. Ringus-Perez confirmed with Solicitor Bernathy the fire alarm at Roy Rogers will be installed within a week and that the grease trap would be removed from in front of the fire hydrant the next day.

 

A motion was made by Supervisor Fischer to approve the Arrump, LLC Revised Minor Land Development Plan application with the following conditions:

 

1. All comments noted in Kiley Associates, LLC review correspondence dated November 20, 2018.

1. Pike County Planning Agency review of all plans
2. Fire Alarm and Knox Box Installation required
3. Ancil System to be installed according to building code/fire code requirement
4. No “to go” alcohol sales on premises
5. No alcohol consumed outside of the proposed facility
6. All alcohol servers will be certified

 

The motion was seconded by Supervisor Bostinto and carries with all in favor.

 

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Dotey to approve the following the following modification/waiver requests for the Arrump, LLC- Revised Minor Land Development Plan:

1. SALDO 305.1-Modification Request for a Performance Guarantee/Financial Security and Developer’s Agreement has been submitted by the applicant due to the limited amount of required site improvements necessary.
2. SALDO 310-Modification Request for a Traffic Study
3. SALDO 404.1-Modification Request for Plan Scale

The motion was seconded by Supervisor Schaldonat and carries with all in favor.

 

Letter from Planning Commission-Downtown Baseball and Softball Academy-Re-application for Map Signing: Representative:  John Fuller, Fuller Engineering

 

Mr. Fuller explained that he re-applied for the Downtown Baseball and Softball Academy Land Development since the approved maps were not recorded within the 90 day recording requirement. The plan is exactly the same as the approved plan.

 

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Dotey to approve the Downtown Baseball and Softball Academy re-submission of the same plan as approved on July 2, 2018. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Fischer and carries with all in favor.

 

A motion was made by Supervisor Bostinto to waive the fees for said application since no resource costs have been charged to the township. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Schaldonat and carries with all in favor.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:  None held.

ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. on a motion by Chairman Melvin. Motion seconded by Supervisor Bostinto and carries with all in favor.

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Jodi Manheim

Secretary

 

The Planning Organization/Workshop Meeting scheduled for January 10, 2018 has been cancelled due to lack of an agenda.  Thank you.

Jodi Manheim

Secretary

THE WESTFALL TOWNSHIP OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED DECEMBER 20, 2018 THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2019. THE OFFICE WILL BE OPEN ON

JANUARY 2, 2019.

Please call the Township Office at 570-491-4065 and leave a message. Your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Jodi Manheim, Secretary

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Westfall Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a Public Hearing on an application filed by Bryan Copertino.  The applicant is appealing the issuance of a zoning permit for “light home occupation” at the residence of David Pearce located at 1036 Graham Street, Matamoras, PA 18336. The nature of the home occupation is a home office used for graphic arts and printing. The hearing will be held at the Westfall Township Municipal Building, LaBarr Lane, Westfall, Pike County, Pennsylvania at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

STACEY BEECHER, ESQ.

ALTERNATE SOLICITOR

Westfall Township Meeting Notice

The Westfall Township Board of Supervisors will hold their Organization Meeting on Monday, January 7, 2019 at 8:00 pm with the regular monthly meeting immediately following.

The Westfall Township Board of Auditors will hold their Annual Meeting on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 3:00 pm.

The Westfall Township Planning Commission will hold their Organization Meeting on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 7:00 pm with their monthly Planning Workshop immediately following.

All meetings will be held at the Westfall Township Municipal Building located at 102 LaBarr Lane, Westfall Township, Matamoras, PA.

Jodi Manheim

Secretary

The Planning Workshop Meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 7:00 pm has been cancelled due to winter weather conditions/forecast.

 

Jodi Manheim, Secretary

Westfall Township, Matamoras, PA

November 5, 2018

The Regular meeting of the Westfall Township Board of Supervisors was held Monday, November 5, 2018 at 7:05 pm. The meeting was held at the Township Building on Delaware Drive and LaBarr Lane, Westfall Township.

 

Those present were Chairman, Robert Melvin; Vice Chairman, Jerry Dotey; Supervisors; Paul Fischer, Robert Bostinto and Paul Schaldonat; Solicitor; Robert Bernathy; Secretary, Jodi Manheim; Treasurer, Scott Myer. Also present were Road Master, Bill Schneider; Westfall Township Fire Department Chief; Robert Llewellyn; Sgt. Zegarski, EPRPD; Emergency Management Coordinator, Michael Fischetta; Zoning Officer; Wayne Rohner;   Nate Oiler, RKR Hess, Jonah Mandelbaum, Landa Copertino and Bryan Copertino. There were approximately 7 members of the general public present.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION: The last Executive Session was held October 10, 2018 at 7:44 pm for personnel matters.

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Vice Chairman Dotey to approve the agenda.  The motion was seconded by Supervisor Bostinto and carries with all in favor.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment

 

MINUTES:

 

A motion was made by Supervisor Bostinto to approve the October 1, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Dotey and carries with three in favor and two abstentions.  Chairman Melvin and Supervisor Schaldonat abstained due to their absence at the meeting.

 

A motion was made by Supervisor Bostinto to approve the October 4, 2018 Joint Workshop Meeting Minutes. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Fischer and carries with four in favor and one abstention.  Supervisor Schaldonat abstained due to his absence at the meeting.

 

A motion was made by Supervisor Fischer to approve the October 10, 2018 Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Bostinto and carries with four in favor and one abstention.  Supervisor Schaldonat abstained due to his absence at the meeting.

 

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Dotey to approve the October 15, 2018 Special Meeting Minutes. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Bostinto and carries with four in favor and one abstention.  Supervisor Schaldonat abstained due to his absence at the meeting.

 

A motion was made by Supervisor Fischer to approve the October 26, 2018 Special Meeting Minutes. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Dotey and carries with four in favor and one abstention.  Supervisor Schaldonat abstained due to his absence at the meeting.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT: The Treasurer’s Report through the month of October, 2018 presented by Scott Myer.

 

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Dotey to approve the Treasurer’s report through the month of October, 2018. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Fischer and carries with all in favor.

 

POLICE REPORT: Sgt. Zegarski gave the report for the month of October, 2018 which reflected the following:

 

Significant Happenings:

-Hung Purple ribbons on the Avenue with Safe Haven in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness

-Conducted coffee with a cop at McDonalds

-Participated in Milford’s Safety Day

-Extra patrols in the Borough of Matamoras for Halloween

-High speed chase from NPS through Township and Borough

 

Miles Patrolled: 5,000

YTD: 50,100

 

Motor Vehicle Accidents: 20

YTD: 150

 

Calls for month: 220

YTD: 2,052

Westfall: 142

Matamoras: 79

 

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Dotey to approve the Police Report for the month of October, 2018. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Fischer and carries with all in favor.

 

FIRE DEPARTMENTS:

 

Westfall Fire Department: Chief Llewellyn read the report for October, 2018: 11 Automatic Fire Alarms; 7 Motor Vehicle Accidents; 1 Water Rescue/Dive Team; 2 CO/gas alarms; 1 Standby Transfer; 1 Landing Zone; 12 Controlled Burns; 3 Chief Investigation; 1 Vehicle Fire; 4 Structure Fires  –  Total calls for October, 2018 were 43; 312 calls YTD

 

The EMS Report for the month of October, 2018 was as follows: 70 Calls in Westfall Township; 14 calls in Dingman Township; 5 calls in Milford Township; 13 calls in Milford Borough; 11 calls in Matamoras Borough; 1 calls in Delaware Township; 3 calls in Shohola Township; 1 call in Sussex County, NJ; 3 calls in Orange County, NY. Total calls for October, 2018 were 121.  Total EMS calls YTD are 1129.

 

The combined Year to Date calls are 1,451.

 

Training for the month: Four Drills/In-house training sessions held for 92 hours

 

Other: Submitted for State Accreditation for the Department

 

A motion was made by Supervisor Fischer to approve the Westfall Fire Department report for the month of October, 2018.  The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Dotey and carries with all in favor.

 

Supervisor Bostinto thanked the Department for the great time at their banquet held on November 3^rd and thanked the Department for the invite.

 

 

Mill Rift Fire Department: No Representative present.  Secretary Manheim read the report which reflected the following:

 

10/2/18: Structure Fire-Graham Street-Tanker

10/3/18: Work Night-Ran and checked all vehicles

10/9/18: Monthly Meeting

10/17/18: Work Night Cleaned Fire House-Power Wash

10/19/18: Mutual Aid-Station 39

Fire Alarm-Walmart-Tanker 1

10/20/18: Open House-Mill Rift Fire House

10/24/18: Work Night-Driver Training

10/27/18: Wire Down-Meadow Brook Road-Engine/Support

 

Total Man Hours: 123

Total Equipment Hours: 290

Total Man Hours for the Year: 865

 

A motion was made by Supervisor Fischer to approve the Mill Rift Fire Department Report for the month of October, 2018. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Schaldonat and carries with all in favor.

 

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Mr. Schneider gave the report for October, 2018 which reflected the following:

 

1. Maintenance on equipment
2. Trucks ready for winter operations
3. 150 tons of salt on order
4. Culvert pipe replacement throughout the township
5. Cold patch on pot holes
6. Cleared culvert pipes and ditches before rain storms
7. Attended Road Task Force Meeting-Penn DOT in need of CDL Drivers
8. Right of way trimming/shoulder work
9. Part Time Plow Driver/Training
10. Attended to a call for tree/wires down on Meadow Brook Court-Glass House Hill
11. Municipal Grounds lawn maintenance
12. Handouts provided for snow in right of way/end of driveways/mailbox clearing

 

A motion was made by Supervisor Bostinto to approve the Highway Department Report for the month of October, 2018. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Fischer and carries with all in favor.

 

BUILDING/ZONING REPORT: Wayne Rohner gave the report for the month of October, 2018 which reflected the following:

 

2 Building Permits-$369.00

1 Mechanical Permit-$124.50

 

Total Fees $493.50

 

Chairman Melvin asked Mr. Rohner if the GO 24 Store Certificate of Occupancy has been issued yet.  Mr. Rohner said no.  Chairman Melvin also directed Mr. Rohner to check sign compliance throughout the township.

 

A motion was made by Supervisor Fischer to approve the Building and Zoning Report for the month of October, 2018. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Dotey and carries with all in favor.

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Mike Fischetta gave the report for the month of October, 2018 which reflected no calls for the month. Mr. Fischetta stated he would be participating in a webinar on November 7, 2018 with the NWS Binghamton to go over the 2018-19 Winter Outlook and preparedness.  Also the Pond Eddy Bridge construction has been completed.

 

A motion was made by Supervisor Fischer to approve the EMA Report for the month of October, 2018. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Bostinto and carries with all in favor.

 

CORRESPONDENCE:  On desk for review.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

• Proposed Fire Code Enforcement Ordinance: Solicitor Bernathy provided a draft ordinance to the Board which incorporates the 2015 International Fire Code which is quite voluminous. He asked that the Board refer this matter to a workshop meeting. The Board will schedule a workshop later in the meeting.

 

 

A motion was made by Supervisor Schaldonat to request that both the Mill Rift Fire Department and Westfall Fire Department submit all documents to insure compliance with the Fire Protection Contract which was effective July 10, 2017. All documents to be submitted by the December 3, 2018 Supervisor Meeting.  The motion was seconded by Supervisor Fischer and carries with all in favor.

 

 

• Highway Department Full Time Employee: Secretary Manheim stated one application has been received. This matter was referred to an executive session at the end of the meeting.

• Cable Company Contract: This matter was referred to the workshop which will be scheduled at the end of the meeting.

• Specification Package for base of proposed salt storage building: Secretary Manheim stated that nothing has been received yet from Kiley Associates, LLC. –This matter was tabled.

• Ralph Burger/Westfall Township-Agreement re: Emergency Access Road: A motion was made by Vice Chairman Dotey to approve the conditions outlined in the September 27, 2018 correspondence from Attorney Thomas Mincer. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Fischer and carries with all in favor.

• Westfall Township Ordinance #172: Solicitor Bernathy explained that he received correspondence from the Pike County Planning Office regarding Ordinance #172-Pike Health Properties, LLC/Zone Change. The correspondence said the application was not submitted to the Pike County Planning Office for review and comment. Solicitor Bernathy explained that the Township is in receipt of an email from the applicant’s engineer, Michael Gable, Boucher & James that confirms the application was sent to Pike County Planning on June 5, 2018 prior to the hearing held on August 6, 2018. Therefore, Solicitor Bernathy respectfully disagrees with Mr. Mrozinski from Pike County Planning.

 

 

A motion was made by Supervisor Fischer to direct Solicitor Bernathy to send a letter on behalf of the Board of Supervisors to Mr. Mrozinski, Pike County Planning Office in response to letter dated October 2, 2018. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Dotey and carries with all in favor.

 

• Amendment to Regionalization Agreement: A motion was made by Supervisor Bostinto to sign the Amendment to the Regionalization Agreement document reflecting the change in funding split previously approved by the Board.   The motion was seconded by Supervisor Fischer and carries with all in favor. 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS:

• Adoption of 2019 Tentative Budget: Mr. Myer explained the General Fund mills are reduced by ½ mill. Chairman Melvin noted the proposed mils as follows: General Fund Mills 5.40; Katz Tax Mills 6.25; Fire Tax Mills 3.00; Capital Roads Mills; 4.70; Debt Service Mills; 2.90 Total 22.25

 

 

A motion was made by Supervisor Fischer to approve/advertise the 2019 tentative budget accordingly in the Pike County Dispatch and the Pocono Record. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Dotey and carries with all in favor.

 

• Proposal to adopt paper rights to portion of Graham Street-Michael and Landa Copertino: Mrs. Copertino and her son, Bryan Copertino addressed the Board. She presented a proposed map of her property at 1035 Graham Street and asked the Board to consider vacating a portion of the Township Road, Graham Street which consists of 50 feet by 82 feet of the unpaved section. Discussion followed. Solicitor Bernathy stated the Supervisors have the power to vacate by ordinance. He noted the following: a) applicant would be responsible for providing a survey by licensed surveyor b) adjacent property owners would be put on notice c) Ordinance process would comply with the Second Class Township Code d) Public Hearing would be required e) vacation of a road is discretionary by the Board of Supervisors f) it is the applicant’s responsibility to provide a draft ordinance for review by the Board. Solicitor Bernathy suggested Mrs. Copertino obtain legal counsel to assist with the process. Chairman Melvin confirmed with Mrs. Copertino that the purpose of the assumption of property would be to construct a privacy fence.

 

 

No action taken by the Board. Mrs. Copertino agreed to provide the necessary documents to the Board to move forward with scheduling a public hearing for a proposed ordinance.

 

• Westfall Senior Apartments/Warwick Properties, Inc.-Informal discussion/potential additional building proposal: Representatives: Nate Oiler, RKR Hess and Johan Mandelbaum, Owner

 

 

Mr. Oiler addressed the Board informally and explained that Mr. Mandelbaum is considering building another 49 unit structure near the previously built senior housing complex off of Hulst Drive. Mr. Mandelbaum stated the rental unit building would be “workforce housing” which would be housing for individuals of 55 years of age and under and disabled individuals.  He noted this would be a conditional use in the C-2 zone.  Discussion followed. Chairman Melvin noted the Westfall Plaza intersection and traffic signal was built to the highest standard possible. Mr. Mandelbaum noted the need for this type of housing and that he has a waiting list of 86 people at this time.  The following was noted by the proposed applicant:

1. Project would not adversely impact the surrounding area
2. Current water and sewer capacity available
3. Sprinkler system will be installed in the proposed facility
4. Structure will be identical to the two buildings already constructed
5. No parking issues
6. Proposed units are 49 plus 1 for superintendent

Chief Llewellyn suggested making the access from the road into the parking wide enough for emergency vehicles. He also suggested a 360 degree driving area around the entire building for emergency fire vehicles.

 

Supervisor Schaldonat noted he is familiar with Mr. Mandelbaum’s construction projects in New York State and that Mr. Mandelbaum built a home for him in Warwick, NY. He also noted that he has no current business relationship with Mr. Mandelbaum.

 

Chairman Melvin noted the proposal is a great idea and that the township’s experience with Mr. Mandelbaum so far has been good and that Mr. Mandelbaum has followed through with all of his commitments.

 

• Correspondence from FEMA-Flood Risk Review Meeting Invitation-November 19, 2018: A motion was made by Supervisor Bostinto to approve the attendance of Michael Fischetta, Emergency Management Coordinator, Wayne Rohner, Flood Plain Manager and Jerry Dotey, Supervisor. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Schaldonat and carries with all in favor.

 

 

Chairman Melvin directed Secretary Manheim to provide Supervisor Schaldonat with the information for the 100 and 700 NIMS Courses.

 

• Correspondence from Pike County Emergency Management Director, Tim Knapp-Meeting Invitation: A motion was made by Vice Chairman Dotey to approve the attendance of Supervisor Bostinto and Michael Fischetta, Emergency Management Coordinator. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Fischer and carries with all in favor.

 

 

• Intergovernmental Agreement for Sewer Line Extension: Solicitor Bernathy explained a proposed ordinance, which he provided to the Board for review, for the evaluation/implementation of a sewer line extension from the area of Walmart through Milford Township to Milford Borough. Discussion followed.

 

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A motion was made by Supervisor Bostinto to advertise for the public hearing for proposed ordinance for December 3, 2018 at 6:45 pm. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Fischer and carries with all in favor.

 

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Dotey to schedule/advertise for a Supervisor Workshop meeting for November 28, 2018 at 7:00 pm the purposes of discussing the proposed Fire Code Protection Ordinance and the Proposed Cable Company Contract. The motion was seconded by Chairman Melvin and carries with all in favor.

 

• Part Time Snow Plow Drivers: Two application were received earlier in the day. The Board referred this matter to the executive session to be held at the end of the meeting.

 

 

SUBDIVISION REVIEW and ACTION: None

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:  An executive session was called at 8:21 pm. for personnel matters.  The meeting was called back in session at 8:36 pm.

 

The full time highway department position matter was tabled until the December 3, 2018 Supervisor Meeting Agenda.

 

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Dotey to approve the hiring of Howard Vobis and John Hallman as Part Time Plow Drivers at the rate of $20.00 per hour contingent upon all conditions in the Westfall Township Employee Manual and a criminal background check. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Fischer and carries with all in favor.

 

No further action taken.

 

ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. on a motion by Supervisor Fischer. Motion seconded by Supervisor Bostinto and carries with all in favor

Respectfully Submitted,

Jodi Manheim

Secretary

 

 

Westfall Township

Full Time Highway Department Employee position available

The job will consist of:

*Various manual tasks

*lawn maintenance

*snow plowing

*Highway Maintenance

*Equipment Maintenance

*Operation of Trucks and other equipment

 

Experience preferred

Job consists of 40 hours per week with occasional overtime

Pay rate will commensurate with experience

Health Insurance Program, life insurance, paid holidays/vacation and pension plan benefits

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License

Background check and Drug/Alcohol Test required prior to employment

Applications may be picked up and or mailed to Westfall Township, 102 LaBarr Lane, PO Box 247, Matamoras, PA 18336. Deadline for applications is 12:00 pm on January 3, 2019.

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

Please take notice that the Westfall Township Board of Supervisors intends to hire a certified or competent public accountant or a firm of certified or competent public accountants to replace the elected auditors in their duty of making an examination of all the accounts of the township for 2018 fiscal year.

Jodi Manheim

Secretary

 

NOTICE

 

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 3, 2018  at 6:45 p.m., at the Westfall Township Municipal Building, 102 La Barr Lane, Matamoras, Pennsylvania, the Supervisors of the Township of Westfall, Pike County, Pennsylvania, will act on an Ordinance authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Milford Township, Milford Borough and the Municipal Authority of the Township of Westfall for the evaluation and implementation of the extension of the Authorities sewage collection system to serve parts of Milford Township and Milford Borough, as well as an additional area of Westfall Township.  The wastewater treatment plant currently has excess capacity that can treat additional sewage collected by the extension but the Authority needs to determine the flows that would be generated as a result of the extension as well as the estimated cost for constructing the extension along the corridor to the northerly border of Milford Borough and possibly, an extension of the wastewater treatment plant to serve additional sewage flows.  The extension to be permitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the participating municipalities will need to amend their respective 537 Plans by adopting a Westfall/Milford Regional 537 Plan, which will address the project within all three (3) Municipalities.  The Authority is willing to explore the extension provided the extension does not unduly burden the taxpayers of the Township and provided the Westfall Wastewater Treatment Plant will still have sufficient capacity to serve additional properties within the Township. A billing determination will be made whereby each entity would be responsible for billing and service within their jurisdiction.  The cost of doing a feasibility study, as well as Regional 537 Plan needs to be funded by grants or the parties have to find an alternative for allocating such costs among them or with the help of other contributors.

 

All Township Residents and other interested parties are invited to attend and comment on the proposed Ordinance.

 

A copy of the full text of the proposed Ordinance may be examined by any citizen at the Westfall Township Office located at 102 LaBarr Lane, Westfall Township, Matamoras, Pennsylvania during normal business hours.

 

Jodi Manheim

Westfall Secretary

 

Robert F. Bernathy, Esquire

Township Solicitor