
LAKE TOWNSHIP LUZERNE COUNTY
August 12th, 2026, Meeting Minutes
On Wednesday, August 12th, 2026, the Lake Township Board of Supervisors held its monthly meeting at the Municipal Building. Chairman Jerry Price called the meeting to order at 7:03pm.
Meeting Attendees: Jerry Price, Jason Jones, Davis May, Solicitor Mark McNealis, and Secretary J. Carlene Price.
All joined in the pledge to the flag.
Jones moved to approve the minutes of the July 8th meeting.
Seconded by May – Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”, May, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Jones moved to accept the following reports: Road Foreman, Financial, and Tax Collector.
Seconded by May – Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”, May, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Jones moved to approve the payment of the list of bills.
Seconded by May – Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”, May, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Jones moved to sign agreement with Harris Computers to allow for mailing and postage of tax bills
Seconded by May – Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”, May, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Jones moved to transfer $300 from acct #409.6 Capital Improvements, to acct #202 Tax Refunds Payable to cover increasing amount of tax refunds being issued.
Seconded by May – Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”, May, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Communications:
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Fall Clean-Up Sept 12th. Hours 9-1.
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Presentation at next meeting for Fades Creek Bridge Project over Rte. 118.
Jones moved to accept the communications as read.
Seconded by May – Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”, May, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Road Master’s Report
Pipes replaced and new ones added on Sorber Mountain Rd as well as grading in preparation for the D&G road project.
Code Enforcement
Ide Road property tires are almost completely removed. They have also been working to clean up the property in other respects. The supervisors will apply for blighted property status for the Maple Tree Road property. Price left a phone message with Jerry Brown informing him of the offer to bring trash to the clean-up.
Other Business
Sorber Mtn D&G documents received. We hope to have the project completed within the next 90 days. Contract for LSA grant involving the traffic light were also received. Price will check with PennDOT and Kuharchik’s to see if the project needs to be bid out. If bidding is required, we hope to have the project completed in the spring of 2027.
Jones moved to adjourn.
Seconded by May
Price declared the meeting adjourned at 7:34pm.
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 9th, 2026, Meeting Minutes
On Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, the Lake Township Board of Supervisors held its monthly meeting at the Municipal Building. Chairman Jerry Price called the meeting to order at 6:58pm.
Meeting Attendees: Jerry Price, Jason Jones, Davis May, Solicitor Mark McNealis, and Secretary J. Carlene Price.
All joined in the pledge to the flag.
PennDOT Presentation on the Rte. 29 bridge project scheduled to take place in summer of 2028. There will be separate detours for truck and car traffic. Duration of project should be less than two weeks.
Jones moved to approve the minutes of the August 12th meeting.
Seconded by May – Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”, May, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Jones moved to accept the following reports: Road Foreman, Financial, and Tax Collector.
Seconded by May – Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”, May, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Jones moved to approve the payment of the list of bills.
Seconded by May – Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”, May, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Jones moved to adopt the Non-Uniform Pension Plan MMO budget in the amount of $28528 for the year 2027.
Seconded by May – Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”, May, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Jones moved to adopt Resolution 26-03, allowing Gerald Price and Jason Jones to apply for grant for Municipal Building Permitting and Design Phase 1 in the amount of $49,170
Seconded by May – Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”, May, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Jones moved to adopt Resolution 26-04 allowing Gerald Price and Jason Jones to apply for grant for a new pick-up truck in the amount of $58,448.
Seconded by May – Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”, May, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Jones moved to adopt Resolution 26-05 allowing Gerald Price and Jason Jones to apply for grant for a liquid dust control distribution system in the amount of $34,867.75.
Seconded by May – Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”, May, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Communications:
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Fall Clean up this weekend from 9-1. Recycle bins will also be open.
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Game Commission funds received $5762.73
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LCB funds received $600.00.
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EMC Insurance credit of $127
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E-Recycling and shredding Event Sept 26th.
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Announcing secretary’s intention to retire in the coming year. Actively seeking a replacement to start at the end of this year.
Jones moved to accept the communications as read.
Seconded by May – Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”, May, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Other Business
Sorber Mtn D&G road project should be completed by the end of the week. Road will remain closed through the weekend to allow the material to dry and set up. Estimated cost is less than budgeted.
Jones moved to adjourn.
Seconded by May
Price declared the meeting adjourned at 7:42pm.
J. Carlene Price
Lake Township Secretary/Treasurer