LAKE TOWNSHIP LUZERNE COUNTY
July 8th, 2026, Meeting Minutes
On Wednesday, July 8th, 2026, the Lake Township Board of Supervisors held its monthly meeting at the Municipal Building. Chairman Jerry Price called the meeting to order at 7:02pm.
Meeting Attendees: Jerry Price, Jason Jones, Solicitor Mark McNealis, and Secretary J. Carlene Price.
All joined in the pledge to the flag.
Jones moved to approve the minutes of the June 10th meeting.
Seconded by Price – Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Jones moved to accept the following reports: Road Foreman, Financial, and Tax Collector.
Seconded by Price – Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Jones moved to approve the payment of the list of bills.
Seconded by Price – Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Jones moved to accept the insurance package quote from Kilmer Insurance in the amount of $24,292.00, with an effective date of August 10, 2026.
Seconded by Price – Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Jones moved to award the bid for the Sorber Mountain Road D&G Project to Don E. Bower not to exceed $110,000.
Seconded by Price – Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Communications:
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Fall Clean-Up Sept 12th. Hours 9-1. Flyer attached
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Recycling this Saturday 10-12
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Act 13 impact fees $4055.30
Jones moved to accept the communications as read.
Seconded by Price – Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Road Master’s Report
Hammering for Sorber Mountain Road project is done. Currently working on filling potholes throughout the township.
Code Enforcement
Ide Road property is working to clean up the tires. Jerry will attend the next county redevelopment authority meeting to see if there is any way they can assist in resolving the Maple Tree Road issue.
Other Business
The supervisors will be researching new products for dust control.
Jones moved to adjourn.
Seconded by Price
Price declared the meeting adjourned at 7:33pm
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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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