LAKE TOWNSHIP LUZERNE COUNTY
February 12, 2025, Meeting Minutes
On Wednesday, February 12th, 2025, the Lake Township Board of Supervisors held its monthly meeting at the Municipal Building. Chairman Jerry Price called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm.
Meeting Attendees: Jerry Price, Kenneth Scavone, Solicitor Mark McNealis, and Secretary J. Carlene Price.
All joined in the pledge to the flag.
Scavone moved to approve the minutes of the January 6th meeting and the January 7th auditor’s meeting.
Seconded by Price –Scavone, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Scavone moved to accept the following reports: Road Foreman, Tax Collector’s, and Financial.
Seconded by Price –Scavone, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Scavone moved to approve the payment of the list of bills.
Seconded by Price –Scavone, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Scavone moved to accept the materials quote from American Asphalt.
Seconded by Price –Scavone, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Scavone moved to approve correction to employee paid holidays as reported in January 6th’s meeting, from 6 paid holidays to 8. The addition accounts for election days as stated in the Employee Handbook.
Seconded by Price –Scavone, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Scavone moved to accept the proposals from Kuharchik’s Construction for traffic light maintenance, response maintenance, and preventative maintenance.
Seconded by Price –Scavone, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Scavone moved to move $500 from acct. 437, maintenance truck repairs, and $500 from 487, employee benefits, to acct 433.37 traffic signal maint., to cover the cost of traffic light upgrades.
Seconded by Price –Scavone, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Scavone moved to donate $100 to Lake-Lehman Last Knight event.
Seconded by Price –Scavone, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Communications:
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Liquid Fuels Audit completed. There were no findings.
Scavone moved to accept the communications as read.
Seconded by Price –Scavone, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Road Master’s Report
Grant application for work on Sorber Mountain Road is nearing completion.
Code Enforcement
Scavone is investigating a report of trash on Aspen Lane.
Other Business
Traffic light upgrades are being done to keep the signal up to code. Still actively looking for a Township Engineer.
Hearing of potential candidates for Supervisor position. Jason Jones and David May
Executive session to discuss appointment.
Scavone moved to appoint Jason Jones as supervisor in charge of administration and to finish the term vacated by Gary Booth until the Dec 31st, 2027.
Seconded by Price –Scavone, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Scavone moved to adjourn.
Seconded by Price
Price declared the meeting adjourned at 8:10pm.
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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March 12, 2025, Meeting Minutes
On Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, the Lake Township Board of Supervisors held its monthly meeting at the Municipal Building. Chairman Jerry Price called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm.
Meeting Attendees: Jerry Price, Jason Jones, and Secretary J. Carlene Price.
All joined in the pledge to the flag.
Jones moved to approve the minutes of the February 12th meeting.
Seconded by Price –Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Jones moved to accept the following reports: Road Foreman’s and Financial.
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 pay Ray Knaub CPA for performing the Lake Township Municipal Audit for 2024 at a cost of $3960, and sign engagement letter for next year’s audit.
Seconded by Price –Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Jones moved to advertise for the 2024 Municipal Audit.
Seconded by Price –Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Jones moved to sign polling place agreement with the county.
Seconded by Price –Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Jones moved to appoint PennEastern as township engineer for 2025.
Seconded by Price –Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Jones moved to approve scheduling of Fall Clean-Up for September 13th.
Seconded by Price –Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Communications:
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Liquid Fuels allotment deposited $113,791.95
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Tax collector’s hours posted and attached.
Jones moved to accept the communications as read.
Seconded by Price –Jones, “Aye”, Price, “Aye”. Motion Carried.
Road Master’s Report
Supervisors will meet with PennDOT on Friday to discuss issues with Wesley Road.
Other Business
Grant application has been submitted to the Conservation District for Sorber Mountain Road project.
Jones moved to adjourn.
Seconded by Price
Price declared the meeting adjourned at 7:20pm.
J. Carlene Price
Lake Township Secretary/Treasurer