Coolbaugh Township

Public Hearing

April 26, 2005 - 6:30 p.m. 

Public Input 

Proposed Amendment to Coolbaugh Township Code of Ordinances Number 97, Chapter 27, Zoning  

The Amendment is in the nature of an Official Zoning Map Change to change the properties currently listed as Medium Density Residential (R-3) Zoning District to Commercial Village (C-3) Zoning District

Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors

April 26, 2005 Regular Meeting Agenda

 7:00 P.M. 

Roll Call 

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: 

                  Frutchey,         Hutchins,        Lockwood,          Washenik,        Zito 

The Public will be given an opportunity to speak on each agenda matter.  Public Input is considered at the end of the meeting for other issues. 

1.       Approval of April 5, 2005 Minutes 

2.       Presentation of $10,000.00 check from State Representative Mario Scavello re: Professional Services

Presentation of $300.00 check from  the Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau re: Beautification of the bridge 

3.       2005 Monthly Reports 

a.              Coolbaugh Township Volunteer Fire Company

b.              Monroe County Road Task Force

c.              Pocono Mountain Regional Emergency Medical Services

d.              Pocono Mountain Regional Police

4.   Amendment to the Coolbaugh Township Code of Ordinances Number 97, Chapter 27, Zoning re:  Official Zoning Map Change from Medium Density Residential (R-3) Zoning District to Commercial Village (C-3) Zoning District 

5.       Jack Williams Tire and Auto - Adjacent Parcel - Land Development and Lot Combination Plan 

a.              Look into the possibility of installing speed bump on Heath Lane 

6.   Hemlock Estates - request for a time extension until July 19, 2005 Request  

a.              Recommendation from the Planning Commission that the owner clean up the slash at the site 

7.   The law firm of Broughal & DeVito request to work with Township Solicitor and Engineer to draft ordinance amendments relating to Acadia North Business Park  

8.   Minor Subdivision joining lots 11 & 12, Block 39, Section 8, Arrowhead Lake, Property Owner - Catherine Torpy

Board of Supervisors

April 26, 2005 Agenda

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9.   Minor Subdivision joining lots 264 & 265, Section J, A Pocono Country Place - Property Owner - Anne Collazo 

10.  Consideration to accept the revisions of Chapter 3 of the Regional Comprehensive Plan 

a.              Authorization to advertise a Public Hearing 

11.  Authorization to advertise  

a.              Building Code Work Session 

b.              “Coolbaugh Celebrates” Work Session

c.              Council of Communities Meeting 

d.              Township Road Inspection 

12.         Arrowhead Lake Community Association, Inc. request for donation of $250.00 for Crime Watch Program

Board of Supervisors

April 26, 2005 Agenda

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13.  Service Agreement with “The Heating People” for maintenance of heating system in building #2 - $2,755.00 

14.  Authorization to Township Engineer 

a.   To prepare bid specifications for Victoria Drive Culvert

                    b.              To start working on getting right-of-ways in Whispering Glen and from PPL in order to correct the flooding and drainage problems 

15.  Request for the use of the park pavilion and waiver of the fee - Auto Fire Control System Division - Tobyhanna Army Depot 

16.  Consideration of  Tree Trimming and Selective Tree Removal Services Bid Award 

17.         Environmental Resources Associates Proposal ($1,955.00) re: development and implementation of a leaf waste management program and the preparation of an Act 101 Section 902 Grant Application

Board of Supervisors

April 26, 2005 Agenda

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18.         PA State Contract - purchase of  recycling equipment  

a.              2005 John Deer model 544J, Wheel Loader - $108,600.00 

b.              Bobcat - A300 All-Wheel Steer Loader - $37,981.00

c.              3680 Beast Recycler  - $282,201.00 

19.  Request for Quotations  - cellular phones - upgrade 

20.         Edgar Reyes’ request for a refund of $56.83 due to error in billing 

21.         Software Systems, Inc. - Fundware Accounts Receivable Quote - $6,120.00

22.  Current Obligations

General Fund            $ 82,492.43

Escrow Account Fund $ 35,288.00

Sewer System Fund  $   8,108.41      

Total Disbursements $125,888.84