TOWNSHIP OF SALISBURY
LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

MINUTES FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING – 7:30 PM
October 11, 2007

The Public Meeting of the Salisbury Township Board of Commissioners was held on the above date at in the Township Municipal Building located at 2900 South Pike Avenue, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

Members attending:
Larry Unger, President
James Brown, Vice-President
Kent Herman
Robert Martucci, Jr.
Norma Cusick

Staff attending:
Gabriel Khalife, Township Manager
John Andreas, Director of Public Works
Cathy Bonaskiewich, Finance Director
Allen Stiles, Chief of Police
John Ashley, Township Solicitor
David Tettemer, representative of Keystone Consulting Engineers, Township Engineer

CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Unger called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

NOTIFICATION
Mr. Khalife informed the attendees that all sessions of the Salisbury Township Board of Commissioners regular meetings are being electronically recorded for the purpose of taking the Minutes. All public comments on agenda items will be taken at the time of the vote. All public comments related to non-agenda items will be taken after the agenda has been satisfied.

PAYMENT OF THE BILLS
On motion of Commissioner Cusick, seconded by Commissioner Martucci, the Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to authorize payment of the bills.

MINUTES
September 27, 2007

The September 27, 2007 Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes were not available and will be presented at the next meeting.

ORDINANCES
None.

RESOLUTIONS
None.

MOTIONS
Consideration of a street tree removal request for 2041 Wells Court.

Mr. Khalife noted that Mr. Carl Best, Director of Planning & Zoning, had visited the site and spoke with the homeowner that would recommend that the street tree not be removed.

On motion of Commissioner Herman, seconded by Commissioner Martucci, the Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to deny the street tree removal request of 2041 Wells Court, based on the pictures provided and recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Director.

Additional Item
Consideration of motion to approve the amendment of a Grant for a firing range to have the funds reassigned for outfitting a specialized police emergency vehicle.

Mr. Khalife noted that the criteria and regulations were more burdensome than initially thought for the installation of a firing range for the police department. He explained that instead the funds would be reassigned for outfitting a recently purchased utility vehicle for the police department.

Chief Stiles informed the Board that he spoke with the Department of Community & Economic Development and State Representative Reichley’s staff who indicated that they are in favor of the amendment.

On motion of Commissioner Cusick, seconded by Commissioner Brown, the Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the amendment of a Grant funds for a firing range be reassigned for outfitting a specialized police emergency vehicle.

OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Herman inquired about following up on a complaint letter and attempting to determine the property it referenced.

Chief Stiles gave an update on the archery hunting and junior hunting programs. He noted that Officer Frankenfield received the State award for the Top Gun DUI program.

Mrs. Bonaskiewich noted that she received a letter that would have to be returned to Lehigh County by October 19th authorizing Lehigh County to send out duplicate notices of unpaid Township tax bills at a cost of approximately $150.

PUBLIC COMMENT
No comments were presented.

ADJOURNMENT
As no other business was presented, the meeting was adjourned. The Board of Commissioners went into Workshop.