PALMYRA TOWNSHIP – WAYNE COUNTY December 5 , 2022
Chairman Steffen called the board of supervisors meeting to order at 6: 15 PM. Roll call showed all supervisors were present.
Conditional Use hearing for Tree Top Getaways was held. Tree Top Getaways would like to expand their 3-season operation to a 4-season operation offering glamping all year round.
Concerns were voiced by neighbors, but these concerns had all been previously addressed at the original conditional use hearing and had been added as conditions to the original agreement.
Regular Board of Supervisors meeting followed immediately after the conditional use hearing at 6:37 PM
Supervisor Hanf made a motion to accept the previous month’s minutes with a second by Supervisor Kmetz and all supervisors voting yes.
Treasurer’s Report was given by Shayla Gouger and is on file as well as posted on the back wall. Chairman Steffen made a motion to accept the treasurers report with a second by Supervisor Kmetz and all supervisors voting yes.
Bill List number 12 was presented. Chairman Steffen made a motion to pay bill list with a second by Supervisor Hanf and all supervisors voting yes.
2023 Budget is to be adopted. The total budget for the year 2023 is $308,557.00. This budget is on file at the building. Chairman Steffen made a motion to accept the budget for 2023 with a second by Supervisor Kmetz, and all supervisors voting yes.
Bradly Murray CPA LLC has sent in a proposal for the 2022 Audit. Chairman Steffen made a motion to accept the offer from Bradly Murray CPA LLC for $3,600 with a second by Supervisor Hanf, and all supervisors voting yes.
Tax Levy Resolution 22-03 has been presented for 2023. This levy is on file at the building. Chairman Steffen made a motion to accept Tax Levy Resolution 22-03 with a second from Supervisor Kmetz and all supervisors voting yes.
Police Report was given by Officer Bertholf and is on file.
Fire Report was given by Scott Mead and is on file .
Ambulance Report no one was present.
PPH Ambulance is in the process of requesting proposals for the ambulance services.
Road Report was given by Road Master Kmetz and is on file.
Correspondence - The Township received its normal newsletters, pamphlets, brochures and magazines .
Zoning Report was given by Paul Natale.
Conditional Use Hearing was presented before the meeting. Tree Top Getaways has requested to move from a 3-season operation to a 4-season operation by amending the original conditional uses . After consideration Chairman Steffen made a motion to extend Tree Top Getaways to a 4-season operation with a second from Supervisor Hanf, and all supervisors voting yes.
Planning Commission has nothing to report.
Report of Digitizing Records was given by Paul Natale.
Emergency Management has nothing to report.
Crime Watch has nothing to report.
Solicitor’s Report from Mr. Treat is concerning the Wayne County Zoning Map. There was talk of delineated properties and whether we will be able to add the other quarries to the map before it is redone. The county has no response to the requested changes. Chairman Steffen made a motion to schedule a hearing for the new Zoning Map with a second from Supervisor Kmetz, and all supervisors voting yes .
This meeting will take place prior to the February monthly meeting at 6 PM on February 6, 2023.
Public Comment Question on when the reorganization meetings will take place.
Also, a question as to the PPH Ambulance services and what will happen to the ambulance money and the current ambulance services.
Milestone Estates was also present and requested some information on Short Term Rentals and what options they may have with the ordinance.
Chairman Steffen made a motion to adjourn at 7:0 6 PM w ith a second by Supervisor Hanf and all Supervisors voting yes.
Next scheduled meeting is Monday January 2 , 2022, at 6:30 PM.