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TOWNSHIP OF STROUD

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 5, 2015, 9:48 P.M.

The regular meeting of the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors was called to order by Chairman Edward C. Cramer at 9:48 P.M., at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pa. Also present were Vice-Chairman & Secretary, Daryl A. Eppley; Supervisor, James L. Decker; and Township Solicitor, Richard E. Deetz. Absent was Township Engineer, Chris McDermott of Reilly Associates; Office Manager and Recording Secretary, Judy Adkins.

Public Comments: Chairman noted that there was no one present from the public.

Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting, December 16, 2014, 7:00 P.M. Mr. Eppley moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting, December 16, 2014, 7:00 P.M. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.

Approve Minutes of the Special Meeting, December 24, 2014, 9:00 A.M. Mr. Eppley moved to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting, December 24, 2014, 9:00 A.M. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.

Approve Payment of Bills: General Fund: $64,452.10. Mr. Cramer moved to approve payment of bills from the General Fund in the amount of $64,452.10. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.

Approve Payment of Bills: Glenbrook Golf Course Fund: $445.91. Mr. Cramer moved to approve payment of bills from the Glenbrook Golf Course Fund in the amount of $445.91. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.

Old Business:

1. Mountain Hollow Land Development Plan – Planning Commission Recommendation. Mr. Eppley addressed this item stating that he spoke to Charlie Vogt today who was going to try to get him a tabling request e-mail but he has not received it before the meeting; he did check before the meeting started and it’s his understanding that they do want to table the matter, they don’t want it removed from the agenda. Mr. Eppley said that we are not under any action time deadline and he moved to table the Mountain Hollow Land Development Plan. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.

2. Discuss Distribution of Shoppes at Stroud Real Estate Transfer Tax Receipt ($131,565.00). Mr. Eppley said that we decided to take it off until after the winter time, Mr. Decker moved that it be removed from the agenda. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.

New Business:

1. Approve Proposal By Prosser Laboratories, Inc. To Service Grinder Pump Station At Glenbrook Property. Mr. Cramer addressed this item stating that we have a proposal, it seems to be reasonable and so we have someone on board in case we have an emergency call. Mr. Decker moved to approve the proposal by Prosser Laboratories, Inc. to Page 2 1-5-15 service grinder pump station at Glenbrook property. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.

2. Approve Payment to R.W. Masten For Completion of Deck Project From Glenbrook Capital Improvement Account in the Amount of $4,422.50. Mr. Eppley addressed this item stating that the final building inspection pasted today for the deck and there’s $4,800.00 in the account so there’s enough of a balance to pay the amount due to Bob Masten. Mr. Eppley moved to approve payment to R.W. Masten for completion of deck project from Glenbrook Capital Improvement Account in the amount of $4,422.50. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. Mr. Decker voted nay. Motion carried 2-1.

Executive Session: Mr. Eppley moved to go into executive session at 9:52 P.M. Mr. Decker seconded the motion asking if it’s personnel, litigation and property acquisition. Chairman said all of those. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eppley made a motion to reconvene into our regular meeting at 10:07 P.M. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman said that the Board discussed personnel matters, litigation and property acquisition asking if there’s any motion to come before the Board, Mr. Eppley said with respect to Jim Decker as an employee of the township, he moved to suspend without pay effective immediately and to continue indefinitely until an investigation is completed and final decision rendered by the Board. Mr. Decker asked if he’s authorized to use vacation and sick time. Mr. Eppley amended his motion to authorize use of vacation and sick time and if investigation is satisfactory that he be reinstated with back pay. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. Mr. Decker opposed. Motion carried 2-1. Mr. Eppley moved to continue the meeting until tomorrow morning, Tuesday, January 6, 2014 at 7:00 A.M. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. Mr. Decker said that he had a question, as a Board member - Mr. Deetz said that as a Board member you are entitled to be present but you could be requested to leave. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Edward C. Cramer Chairman