REGULAR MEETING

JANUARY 3, 2012

CALL TO ORDER:  Meeting was called to order at 7:40 by Chairman Lester L. Butler, Jr.

ROLL CALL:  Lester L. Butler, Jr., John H. Patterson, Jr., Paul T. Thomas, Coleen Watt, Attorney Donald P. Dolan

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:  A motion was made by Paul T. Thomas seconded by John H. Patterson, Jr. to approve the minutes of the previous meeting.  Aye carried.

TREASURER'S REPORT:  A motion was made by Paul T. Thomas seconded by John H. Patterson, Jr. to approve the treasurer's report as read.  Aye carried.

REPORTS OF OFFICIALS AND COMMITTEES:  Ambulance, Fire Company, Road and Sewer Authority reports were read by Secretary, Coleen Watt.

ACTION ON BILLS:  A motion was made by John H. Patterson, Jr. seconded by Paul T. Thomas to pay all outstanding bills and payroll.  Aye carried.

NEW BUSINESS:  Moosic Lakes drawdown of $20,000.01 was discussed.  Solicitor Dolan suggested the Board contact the Sewer Authority to discuss holding a security for maintenance before releasing any additional monies. A motion was made by John H. Patterson, Jr. seconded by Paul T. Thomas to table until they gather additional information.  Aye carried.

A motion was made by John H. Patterson, Jr. seconded by Paul T. Thomas to approve the Janus subdivision.  Aye carried.

A motion was made by John H. Patterson, Jr. to approve the Ritter subdivision contingent on receiving comments from Lackawanna County within 5 business days.  Motion did not carry.

A motion was made by John H. Patterson, Jr. seconded by Paul T. Thomas to approve the Moosic Lakes, Inc. subdivision.  Aye carried.

Coleen Watt read her letter of resignation from the Jefferson Township Recreation Board.  A motion was made by John H. Patterson, Jr. seconded by Paul T. Thomas to accept the resignation.  Aye carried.

A motion was made by John H. Patterson, Jr. seconded by Paul T. Thomas to appoint Denice Jones-Nicolais to replace Coleen Watt on the Jefferson Township Recreation Board.  Aye carried.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:  Supervisor Patterson asked about the school bus stop ahead signs on 247 and the no parking signs at the intersection of 247 & 348.

Supervisor Patterson would like to see the Planning Commission move into the Secretary's old office in the downstairs of the building and the Historical Society move into the old Sewer Authority's office.

A motion was made by John H. Patterson, Jr. seconded by Paul T. Thomas to purchase additional key fabs for the building.  Lester L. Butler, Jr. voted no.  Aye carried.

Chris Arnone asked how much the ramp cost to install.  The Board said they did not recall.  It was installed in 1990.  He asked about the proposed elevator.  The Board explained the Township secured a grant from Lackawanna County to cover the cost of the elevator.

Charlie Janus asked about the bridge replacement on Golf Club Rd.  He would like to know the start and completion dates and wondered if the road was going to be closed.  The Board was not sure.  The project is being done by the County.

Chief Phillips asked if the bridge could be made two lanes.

Mike Hyduchak gave a report on the TCC.  They are proposing all money be deposited electronically.  Addressing is posing a challenge and all delinquents will be turned over to the township's to collect.

There being no further business a motion was made by Paul T. Thomas seconded by John H. Patterson, Jr. the meeting adjourned.

Meeting Adjourned 8:15 p.m.                                                ______________________________                                                                                    Coleen Watt, Secretary