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TOWNSHIP OF SALISBURY MINUTES FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Public Meeting of the Salisbury Township Board of Commissioners was held on the above date in the Township Municipal Building located at 2900 South Pike Avenue, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Members attending: Staff attending: CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE FOLLOWED. NOTIFICATION Mr. Soriano announced that the Township records the meetings and archives its tapes and are available pursuant the Right-to-Know Law, if requested. Mr. Soriano reminded everyone of the 3-minute rule and asked that everyone who wishes to speak to come to the podium, sign up, announce themselves and speak clearly in the microphone. APPROVAL BILLS PAYABLE COMMISSIONER ACKERMAN -YES The Motion passed by unanimous vote MINUTES OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCES RESOLUTIONS MOTIONS Mr. Soriano commented that with the retirement of Zeus, the Board of Commissioners will need to re-evaluate the continuation of this program. The three Commissioners present at the last work session believed that the K-9 Program is a worthwhile program and should continue. Mr. Soriano noted that Chief Stiles prepared a cost/benefit analysis of the K-9 Program, and Officer Laky, K-9 Officer, provided insights into the program and the type of dog that would replace Zeus. Ms. Cusick requested more specific cost figures on how much a new dog would cost in order to appropriate the funds in the 2010 Budget. Officer Laky presented the Board with a cost breakdown totaling $5,500. Mr. Soriano noted that the K-9 replacement Fund has accumulated to date $8,500 from donations. Ms. Cusick posed a few questions regarding the handling and training associated with the K-9. Mr. Soriano noted that the Board of Commissioners would need to amend the budget and allocate the funds, which would come from the K-9 replacement fund. A polling of the Board showed that they were in favor of continuing the K-9 program. Mr. Soriano noted that other issues that the BOC still needs to discuss are the requests from Officer Laky to purchase Zeus and care for him and funeral arrangements. This could be done at the next work session. Motion by Commissioner Cusick and seconded by Commissioner Ackerman to authorize the transfer of funds from the K-9 Replacement Fund into the General Fund for the purchase of a new K-9. Roll call: COMMISSIONER ACKERMAN -YES The Motion passed by unanimous vote. Consideration of a Motion to determine and approve the Township involvement in the Walking Purchase Park June 26, 2010 cleanup. Mr. Soriano stated that on June 2, 2010, the County of Lehigh and other contributing organizations met at the Township Building to finalize plans for the cleanup planned for the Walking Purchase Park on Saturday, June 26, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Mr. Soriano noted that most of the cleanup will be in Allentown (starting at Constitution Drive) and on a portion of a tract owned by the County of Lehigh in Salisbury Township. Mr. Soriano noted that Waste Management was looking to donate a new product, a giant bag which holds 3 cubic yards or 1 ½ tons of trash, but was unable to do so and will instead provide a large dumpster and Allentown or Salisbury Township will need to provide a front-end loader. The Board discussed the idea of supplying the front-end loader and Mr. Andreas noted that this could be done with an operator, who would devote approximately 4 hours. Mr. Soriano estimated the cost to the Township in overtime not to exceed $150. Ms. Sopka noted that she would act as an organizer. Mr. Soriano noted that St. Luke's Emergency Transport System has agreed to donate first aid kits. Mr. Soriano stated that the event will be staffed by approximately 30 volunteers from the various organizations, such as the Lehigh Valley Canoe Club, and the Lehigh Valley Mountain Bike Club. Commissioner Martucci commented that the cost to the Township will be minimal and he did not have a problem for the Township to supply the equipment if asked. The Board believed that this contribution would benefit greatly in the effort to cleanup an area that, over the years, has been a site for illegal Motion by Commissioner Cusick and seconded by Commissioner Martucci to approve the Township involvement in the Walking Purchase Park Cleanup event. Roll call: COMMISSIONER ACKERMAN -YES The Motion passed by unanimous vote. Consideration of a Motion to accept the resignation of Keith Snyder from the Planning Commission. Mr. Soriano read into the record a letter or resignation submitted by Mr. Keith Snyder, Planning Commission member. As follows:
Mr. Soriano noted that Keith Snyder's term would end on January 1, 2014, and he resides in the Fourth Ward. Likely, the Fourth Ward Commissioner (Mr. Brown) should nominate another individual from the Fourth ward to serve out his unexpired term. Mr. Brown commented that he is in the process of submitting a replacement for the Board to act on. Motion by Commissioner Cusick and seconded by Commissioner Seagreaves to accept with regret the resignation of Keith Snyder from the Planning Commission. COMMISSIONER ACKERMAN -YES The Motion passed by unanimous vote. Consideration of a Motion to authorize the Final Payment to Video Pipe Services in the amount of $2,578.00 for sewer piping rehabilitation. Mr. Soriano noted that this payment closes a project that was completed in 2008. Mr. Soriano stated that according to John Andreas, the work conducted by Video Pipe Services, under the Sanitary Sewer System Rehab Contract "B", utilized a trenchless technology approach as part of the Township's latest I & I efforts. The work included Pressure Grout Manhole Connections (75 Gal), Lateral Reinstatement (2 connections), and Cured-In-Place Liners (17 spot locations, including Cardinal Drive, Edgemont Drive, Graham Street, East Juniata Street, Maumee Avenue, Old South Pike, South Potomac Street, and Summit Street). Motion by Commissioner Cusick and seconded by Commissioner Ackerman to approve the Final Payment to Video Pipe Services in the amount of $2,578.00 for sewer piping rehabilitation. Roll call: COMMISSIONER ACKERMAN -YES The Motion passed by unanimous vote. Consideration of a Motion to approve Payment #4 in the amount of $11,626.56 to Schlouch Incorporated for work performed on the Lindberg Park Tennis Court Reconstruction Project. Mr. Soriano noted that Keystone Consulting Engineers has reviewed and approved the fourth payment associated with the Lindberg Park Tennis Courts reconstruction project. The majority is for the tennis court fencing. The balance to finish the project is approximately $35,747.57 for nets and posts installation, and includes a retainage amount of $11,807.17. Commissioner Ackerman asked whether the Township has investigated a puddle problem that was reported by Mr. Frank McCullough. Mr. Soriano stated that the Engineer and Public Works Director have inspected the site and have concluded that the puddle is within the acceptable specification standards of the contract. Mr. Andreas described the "Nickel Test" which is performed to see if a puddle is within the acceptable standards. He stated that if a court has any kind of standing water, you place a nickel (which is approximately 1/8") in the water after an hour has passed since the last rainfall. If it covers the nickel, there is something wrong with the drainage and it is addressed with an acrylic leveler. He stated that the test was done even before the coloring was applied and none of the areas exceeded the 1/8" allotment. He also stated that some standing water is expected when you minimize the slope to 1%. Mr. Andreas noted that the court looks good and he does not believe this will be an issue when it is finished. Commissioner Martucci clarified the retainage amount of $11,807.17 is held for twelve months in case an issue like ponding or maintenance would arise. Motion by Commissioner Cusick and seconded by Commissioner Ackerman to approve Payment #4 in the amount of $11,626.56 to Schlouch Incorporated for work performed on the Lindberg Park Tennis Court Reconstruction Project. Roll Call: COMMISSIONER ACKERMAN -YES The Motion passed by unanimous vote. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR ADJOURNMENT |