MEMBERS: Bob Mauch, Bud Emig, Greg Blazic, Bob Cooney, Walter Mostek
ATTENDANCE: Bereth Graeff and Gary Gounaris were absent
CALL TO ORDER: Bob Mauch, Chairman of the Open Space Commission called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m.
MINUTES:
Motion to approve the minutes from March 30, 2009 was made by Bob Cooney and seconded by Greg Blazic and approved unanimously.
PUBLC COMMENT:
Sue Meadows advised the OSC that wetlands exist behind the Thompson property, which abut her property.
The Planning Commission will review a plan that has been submitted to the board regarding the Thompson property.
PROPERTY OUTREACH:
Bob Mauch reported that estimated NLT expenditures to date is $6,105. The budget for the entire year 2009 is $25,000.
Walter Mostek expressed concern about NLT’s disclaimer language in the 2009 Open Space Map. He agreed to email suggested language to Mary Bird for review by our township solicitor, Bill Brennan. Once we have agreement on the language by both the solicitor and NLT, the map will be resubmitted to the BOS for approval and for inclusion in the township’s development plan.
FINANCE:
Greg Blazic reported that the current balance in the treasury is $1,455,577.15. The Township received (2) Invoices from NLT for services rendered from 12/27/08 thru 3/31/09 totaling $6105.07.
Motion made by Greg Blazic to approve the invoices for payment. Motion was seconded by Bob Cooney and unanimously approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
OSC received BOS approval to submit DCNR application for (2) parcels.
OSC did not receive approval from BOS to submit to DCNR for larger parcel.
Still looking for candidate to replace Walter Mostek’s position. The initial field of 6 candidates has been reduced to 2 candidates who will be interviewed before June.
Diane Rosencrane (NLT) informed OSC that Pickering Valley Golf Course is in process of discussion with Charlestown Township.
NEW BUSINESS:
A suggestion was made to post advertising of OSC meetings on closed circuit television.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A motion was made by Greg Blazic and seconded by Walter Mostek to move into executive session at 8:25 pm.
Executive session 8:25 – 10:14
MOTIONS POST EXECUTIVE SESSION:
None
MOTION TO ADJOURN:
At 10:17 a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Greg Blasic and seconded by Bob Cooney and approved unanimously.