Maidencreek Township Board of Supervisors
May 8, 2008
Present: Claude Beaver, Roy Timpe, Joseph E Rudderow III, Eugene Orlando and Stephanie Dake – Roland &
Schlegel, Tom Unger and John Loeper – Systems Design Engineering, Inc., Keith Shuman – Public Works
Director, Diane Hollenbach – Manager.
Guests: Felix Pena, Nick Poluch, Ron Reybitz, Jon Malsnee, LP Swanson, David Zwicky, Fay Isamoyer, Jim
Schoellkopf, Chris Kline, Nancy Werner and Keith Weidner.
Claude Beaver called the May 8, 2008 meeting of the Maidencreek Township Board of Supervisors to order a 7:
00 pm in the Maidencreek Township Municipal Building and asked everyone to rise for the Pledge to the Flag.
POLICE REPORT
Officer Drazenovich reported that Northern Berks Regional Police responded to 266 assignments in
Maidencreek Township in the month of April. This resulted in 75 citations. The traffic fines for Maidencreek for
the month of April were $2,001.96 and non-traffic fines were 362.78, totaling $2,364.74. The total number of
patrol hours was 855.92 for the month.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A motion was made by Roy Timpe, seconded by Joe Rudderow, to approve the April 10, 2008 Regular
Meeting Minutes. Hearing no questions on the motion, all members voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Joe Rudderow, seconded by Roy Timpe, to approve the April 23, 2008 Special
Meeting Minutes. Hearing no questions on the motion, all members voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Subdivision Improvement Agreement LOC
Custom Milling & Consulting – DEP Planning Module – Mr. Unger reviewed the DEP Planning Module for Custom
Milling & Consulting.
A motion was made by Roy Timpe, seconded by Joe Rudderow, to adopt Resolution No. 13-2008 and authorize
the Secretary to sign the Planning Module for the Custom Milling and Consulting Plan. Hearing no questions on
the motion, all members voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Roy Timpe, seconded by Joe Rudderow, authorizing the Secretary to sign the Transmittal
Letter to DEP. Hearing no questions on the motion, all members voted “Aye”. Motion carried
Projects
Hoch Road Culvert Replacement –
A motion was made by Roy Timpe, seconded by Joe Rudderow, authorizing the Chairman to sign the
contracts and the temporary construction easement for the Hoch Road Culvert Project. Hearing no questions
on the motion, all members voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Joe Rudderow, seconded by Roy Timpe, authorizing the Engineer to give DESSCO
the Notice of Award and the Notice to Proceed for the Hoch Road Culvert Project. Hearing no questions on the
motion, all members voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
Cassidy Court Storm Water – Mr. Unger informed the Board that the residents involved have signed their
Release of Liability and work would be coordinated with the Road Crew and the John Sharman.
2008 Annual Road Maintenance – Two bids were received.
Bidder Base Bid Alternate 1 Alternate 2
EJ Bates $223,759.75 $39,517.25 $21,177.50
Windsor Service $235,677.00 $34,725.00 $20,425.00
A motion was made by Roy Timpe, seconded by Joe Rudderow, to accept the bids and authorize the
Operations Director, Solicitor and Engineer to review the bids. Hearing no questions on the motion, all members
voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Roy Timpe, seconded by Joe Rudderow, to act on the bids at the June 12, 2008
Regular Meeting. Hearing no questions on the motion, all members voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
Subdivision Improvement Agreement LOC
A motion was made by Roy Timpe, seconded by Joe Rudderow, to authorize the Chairman to sign the
Subdivision Improvements Agreements LOC/Escrow release letters
in the amount of $150,663.17. Hearing no questions on the motion, all members voted "Aye." Motion carried.
Subdivision/Zoning - There were no reviews presented.
Sewage Enforcement Officer Activity Report - Mr. Unger stated that the SEO Report is in the Supervisor Books
for their review.
Code Enforcement Officer Activity Report - Mr. Unger stated that the Code Enforcement Officer Activity
Reports is in the Supervisor Books for their review.
OPERATIONS REPORTS – Mr. Shuman stated that the Operations report was in the Supervisors books for their
review.
SOLICITOR’S REPORT
Ingot Drive Deed of Correction – No action required by the Board at this time.
Corrado Open Space Purchase – petition Court of Common Pleas – To be discussed in Executive Session.
Executive Session was held from 7:35 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. to discuss acquisition of property and litigation.
A motion was made by Roy Timpe, seconded by Joe Rudderow, authorizing the Solicitor to pursue in the
Court of Common Pleas collection of money owed the Township with respect to Review Fees by Platinum
Property Development Inc. Hearing no questions on the motion, all members voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
Ordinance:
Revisions to the SIA Ordinance – Ms. Dake reviewed the Draft of the SIA Ordinance with the Supervisors. Mr.
Jon Malsnee, and Mr. Nick Poluch from PP&L were present at the meeting. After a lengthy discuss between all
parties, the Supervisors advised Ms.Drake of several changes to be made to the Draft Ordinance. The
representatives from PP&L are asking to allow engineered woods. The Supervisors had great concerns
regarding this issue and requested additional information on what is being burned currently along with what is
permitted at the Bloomsburg’s facility from PP&L.
Mr. Unger asked for some clarification on Section D1. be worded as follows: manufacturer of landscape
products, soil products and renewable fuel products with related composting.
A motion was made by Roy Timpe authorizing the Solicitor to advertise this Draft SIA Ordinance for a Public
Hearing on July 10, 2008 at 6:30 pm as presented tonight with the following changes:
Section 1B – The words engineered wood to be deleted
Section 2 Proposed Section 1201.B.1 – Reword the paragraph as follows:
Manufacture of landscape products, soil products and non-petrolium renewable fuel products, with related
composting.
Performance Standards Section 1323 #5 SubB insert the word 4 Kilo Volts or above
and otherwise as presented.
The above motion was amended by Roy Timpe for an additional language clarification that Section 1202C would
be further amended to add the words “except as otherwise provided in Section 1202D”. The amended motion
was seconded by Joe Rudderow. Hearing no further questions on the motion, all members voted “Aye”. Motion
carried.
Ordinance 162 – Trash Regulations – Ms. Dake advised the Supervisors that the changes requested had been
made to the Draft Trash Ordinance.
A motion was made by Roy Timpe, seconded by Joe Rudderow, authorizing the Solicitor to advertise a
Public Hearing on the Waste Ordinance at 6:30 pm on June 12, 2008 with the addition of state mandated under
the word performance. Hearing no questions on the motion, all members voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
Storm Water Ordinance –
A motion was made by Roy Timpe, seconded by Joe Rudderow, authorizing the Solicitor to advertise a
Public Hearing on the Storm Water Ordinance at 6:45 pm on June 12, 2008. Hearing no questions on the
motion, all members voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
Noise Ordinance- Ms. Dake reviewed the changes that had been made to the Draft Noise Ordinance with the
Supervisors. The Supervisors advised Ms. Dake to add a one-mile distance radius from the sound of the noise
between the hours of 7:00 am to 10:00 pm to the Draft Noise Ordinance and to word appropriately. The
Supervisors advised Ms. Hollenbach to give a copy of the Draft Noise Ordinance to Mr. & Mrs. Werner.
Improvements Agreement – Melrose Commercial
A motion was made by Roy Timpe, seconded by Joe Rudderow, authorizing the Chairman to sign the Storm
Water Maintenance Agreements for Melrose Place. Hearing no questions on the motion, all members voted
“Aye”. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Joe Rudderow, seconded by Roy Timpe, authorizing the signing by all Supervisors of
the addendum to the Developers Improvement Agreement after it has been signed and acknowledged by the
Developer. Hearing no questions on the motion, all members voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT/MANAGER’S REPORT
Treasurer’s Report and Bill List –
A motion was made by Roy Timpe, seconded by Joe Rudderow, to approve the April 2008 Treasurer’s
Report and Bill List. Hearing no questions on the motion, all members voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
Recycling –
A motion was made by Roy Timpe, seconded by Joe Rudderow, authorizing the Solicitor and the Township
manager to prepare the recycling contract extension documents for Waste Management per the bid. Hearing no
questions on the motion, all members voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Fay Isamoyer – Wanted to know if Evansville Road would be straightened out. Mr. Orlando said that is not a
topic being discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
Truck Parking in Municipal lot and vacant lot on RT 222 –
A motion was made by Joe Rudderow, seconded by Roy Timpe, authorizing the Township Manager to send
a letter to Redner’s Market advising them that their Truckers are parking in the Township Parking lot and
advising them to stop. Hearing no questions on the motion, all members voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
Lot next to Top Star – The Code Enforcement Officer sent a letter to the owner of the property along side Top
Star telling them that truck parking is not a permitted use in that zoning district. The owner called the Township
Office and agreed to put up No Trespassing signs.
Letter requesting two speed bumps on Cornerstone Drive –
A motion was made Joe Rudderow, seconded by Roy Timpe, to have the Township Manager send a letter
to Police Chief Eaken to setup speed enforcement and setup the car counting/speed machine on Cornerstone
Drive. Hearing no questions on the motion, all members voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
RT 222 Traffic Study –
A motion was made by Joe Rudderow, seconded by Roy Timpe, to have the Township Manager send a
letter to Police Chief Eaken asking him to make a recommendation on the speed from Pleasant Hill Road to
Tamarack Blvd. Hearing no questions on the motion, all members voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Joe Rudderow, seconded by Roy Timpe to have the Township Manager send a letter
to Police Chief Eaken asking him to make a recommendation on how to get people to stop driving down the
center lane on Rt. 222. Hearing no questions on the motion, all members voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
Authorize Engineer to work on solutions to storm water issues at municipal building and DenMar Subdivision
(Lindbergh Ave, Adele Ave, Sunset Road) –
A motion was made by Roy Timpe, seconded by Joe Rudderow, to have the Engineer work on solutions
regarding storm water issues at the Municipal Building and DenMar Subdivision (Lindbergh Ave, Adele Ave and
Sunset Road). Hearing no questions on the motion, all members voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
Comments from the Supervisors
Mr. Rudderow thanked Ms. Hollenbach for her part on the Newsletter regarding School Taxes. Mr. Rudderow
asked Ms. Hollenbach to put this information on the website.
Since there was no further business, a motion was made by Joe Rudderow, seconded by Roy Timpe, to adjourn
the May 8, 2008 meeting of the Maidencreek Township Board of Supervisors. Hearing no questions on the
motion, all members voted “Aye”. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:14 P.M.