PALMYRA TOWNSHIP – WAYNE COUNTY JULY 5, 2021
Chairman Steffen called the regular township meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
Roll call of the Supervisors showed that Chairman Steffen and Supervisor Kmetz were present. Supervisor Hanf was absent.
Supervisor Kmetz made a motion to accept the previous month’s minutes as written with a second by Chairman Steffen and all Supervisors voting yes.
Treasurer’s Report is on file as well as posted on the back wall. Chairman Steffen made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report with a second by Supervisor Kmetz and all Supervisors voting yes.
The bills are on file as well as posted on the back wall. Chairman Steffen made a motion to pay the bills with a second by Supervisor Kmetz and all Supervisors voting yes.
Police Report is on file.
Fire Report is on file.
Ambulance Report was given by Jeff Phy and is on file.
Chairman Steffen stated he had attended the meeting for the formation of the regional ambulance and the focus of the meeting was to gather input from the municipalities. Betsy Turner representing the 911 Center informed the municipalities that the Wayne County Commissioners thought that the forming of regional ambulance was a good idea but they could not commit any funds at this time. He went on to state that Paupack Township would take the lead in looking for LSA grant money . In August the municipalities will be meeting with the ambulance providers to receive their input.
Chairman Steffen made a motion to initiate the ½ mil ambulance tax with a second by Supervisor Kmetz and all Supervisors voting yes.
Road Report was given by Road Master Kmetz and is on file. Road Master Kmetz made a motion to buy a 9 foot Western plow and to sell the plow that is on the 2019 truck with a second by Chairman Steffen and all Supervisors voting yes.
Chairman Steffen made a motion to enter into a joint grant agreement with Paupack Township to purchase a tar buggy with a second by Supervisor Kmetz and all Supervisors voting yes.
Correspondence - The Township received its normal newsletters, pamphlets, brochures and magazines that are posted on the back wall. Received a letter from the Wayne County Commissioners inviting the township to a meeting to discuss the Federal CARES Act being held on July 20 th at 7:00PM at the Park Street Complex. The township received Hawley Area Authority minutes.
Zoning Report was given by Mr. Natale and is on file .
Conditional Use Hearing - Prior to the regularly scheduled township meeting a conditional use hearing was held for a café to be opened at 6 Roosevelt Drive, Hawley, Pa. The conditions stipulated are as follows:
Chairman Steffen made a motion to approve the conditional use for Kimberly Stevens with the above stated stipulations with a second by Supervisor Kmetz and all Supervisors voting yes.
Planning Commission - Nick Lopatofsky informed the Board that he had made the corrections required by the Wayne County Department of Planning for the Fisher, Bari lot consolidation . Supervisor Kmetz made a motion to approve the Fisher, Bari lot consolidation with a second by Chairman Steffen and all Supervisors voting yes.
Emergency Management
Crime Report - Supervisor Kmetz stated there was nothing to report.
Solicitor’s Report - Mr. Treat stated that he will contact the attorney’s involved with the regional ambulance about our concerns with the proposed i nter-municipal agreement as per the work shop discussion held earlier this evening. The paragraphs of concern are listed below: Paragraph 1, page 2, how was the three (3) year period arrived at, and can it be reduced to a minimum of one (1) year? The idea being that a future Board of Supervisors would not be bound by long term commitment. Section C, page 3, should the additional member to the commission have a medical background so as to assist the municipality members of the commission? Section A, page 4, in addition to complying with the Open Meeting Law, the commission must comply with the Open Records Law. Paragraph 5, page 5, the Board believes that apportioning on an equitable basis needs to be elaborated, and standards or criteria formulated. Section A , subparagraph (g), the Board believes that perhaps a limit should be placed on borrowing, which can be increased with approval of the majority of the municipalities approving on a as needed basis.
Public Comment Mr. Phy stated that there is a problem with people parking on Gravity Road and it presents problem for the ambulance coming and going. Supervisor Kmetz made a motion to put up No Parking Signs on Gravity Road with a second by Chairman Steffen and all Supervisors voting yes.
Mr. Uzupes informed the Board that he had purchased Barbara’s Books located on Route 6. He stated that he was keeping the usage unchanged. It was suggested that he have highway occupancy permit transferred to his name.
Chairman Steffen made a motion to adjourn at 6:51PM with a second by Supervisor Kmetz and all Supervisors voting yes.
The next scheduled meeting is August 2 , 2021 at 6:30 PM.