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August 9th, 2023, Meeting Minutes

On Wednesday, August 9th, 2023, the Lake Township Board of Supervisors held its monthly meeting at the Municipal Building. Chairman Jerry Price called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.

Meeting Attendees: Jerry Price, Gary Booth, Ken Scavone, Solicitor Mark McNealis, and Secretary J. Carlene Price.

All joined in the pledge to the flag.

Booth moved to approve the minutes of the July 12th meeting.

Seconded by Scavone – Booth, “Aye”, Scavone, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.

Booth moved to accept the following reports: Road Foreman’s, Tax Collector’s, and Financial.

Seconded by Scavone – Booth, “Aye”, Scavone, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.

Booth moved to approve the payment of the list of bills.

Seconded by Scavone – Booth, “Aye”, Scavone, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.

Booth moved to add a motion regarding gate card distribution.

Seconded by Scavone – Booth, “Aye”, Scavone, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.

Booth moved to advertise gate card distribution on September 7th from 5-7 and September 9th from 2-4.

Seconded by Scavone – Booth, “Aye”, Scavone, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.

Communications:

Fall clean up Sep 9th.
Office closed next week.
Gate access card distribution as stated above (same day as clean-up)

Booth moved to accept the communications as read.

Seconded by Scavone – Booth, “Aye”, Scavone, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.

Roadmaster Report

Eastern Surplus will be addressing the airline issues in our new truck. We will be seeking quotes to replace the soft top. Ken and Gary attended a seminar to become certified to submit D&G grants projects.

Code Enforcement

Solicitor will send a letter to Martin’s Junkyard regarding progress on their compliance with our ordinance. Another citation will be issued to the Property on Maple Tree Road.

Other Business

Moving forward with wetland and subdivision surveys for the purchase of property.

Booth moved to adjourn.

Seconded by Scavone

Price declared the meeting adjourned at 7:37pm.

J. Carlene Price

Lake Township Secretary/Treasurer

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THE FOLLOWING MINUTES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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Sept 13th, 2023, Meeting Minutes

On Wednesday, September 13th, 2023, the Lake Township Board of Supervisors held its monthly meeting at the Municipal Building. Chairman Jerry Price called the meeting to order at 6:59 pm.

Meeting Attendees: Jerry Price, Gary Booth, Ken Scavone, Solicitor Sean McNealis, and Secretary J. Carlene Price.

All joined in the pledge to the flag.

Jerry said a few words in regard to the passing of Ira Hufford, a resident and auditor for our township who regularly attended our meetings. He was a great help to our township in many ways and will be missed by all who knew him.

Booth moved to approve the minutes of the August 9th meeting.

Seconded by Scavone – Booth, “Aye”, Scavone, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.

Booth moved to accept the following reports: Road Foreman’s, Tax Collector’s, and Financial.

Seconded by Scavone – Booth, “Aye”, Scavone, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.

Booth moved to approve the payment of the list of bills.

Seconded by Scavone – Booth, “Aye”, Scavone, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.

Booth moved to adopt the Non-Uniform Pension Plan MMO budget in the amount of $23,630 for the year 2024.

Seconded by Scavone – Booth, “Aye”, Scavone, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.

Booth moved to sign polling place agreement with Luzerne County Election Bureau.

Seconded by Scavone – Booth, “Aye”, Scavone, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.

Booth moved to name lane off of Troxell Switch Road Forest Run.

Seconded by Scavone – Booth, “Aye”, Scavone, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.

Communications:

Luzerne County Tire Recycling Event not being held this year.
Liquid Fuels funds for 2024 estimated at $112,557.
Gate access card distribution-call the office for appt or pick up after Twp meetings.
Township will be attending the Townships convention next Thursday the 21st. Office will be closed.
Budget Meeting will be November 6th at 4:30pm
Fall clean up revenues generated $587 to offset the cost of the bins.

Booth moved to accept the communications as read.

Seconded by Scavone – Booth, “Aye”, Scavone, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.

Other Business

Supervisors are applying for an LSA grant to purchase a new backhoe with hammer. Application will be submitted by Sept 30th. Halowich and Sorber Mountain Road projects will be rescheduled for next spring due to funding issues. PennDOT has just about completed the paving of Church Chestnut Tree and Tulip Roads. Meeker Outlet and Locust Tree are scheduled for next year. Moving forward with required surveys of property. It was discovered that there is a ½ acre area that is deemed wetlands which we should be able to work around.

Roadmaster Report

Eastern Surplus will be addressing the airline issues in our new truck and deliver a new cab for our crew to install. Cameras are being placed on some township roads to document usage which will help us in applying for Low Volume Road grants next year.

Code Enforcement

Solicitor will send a letter to Martin’s Junkyard regarding progress on their compliance with our ordinance. Another citation will be issued to the Property on Maple Tree Road. Frequency of citations will increase.

Booth moved to adjourn.

Seconded by Scavone

Price declared the meeting adjourned at 7:19pm.

J. Carlene Price

Lake Township Secretary/Treasurer