Kidder Township Supervisors held a GoToMeeting on May 21, but glitches delayed the start until a quorum was rounded up. The meeting finally got underway with a mix of phone-ins and via online.

With the state government shifting Carbon County into its yellow phase regarding COVID-19 restrictions, Kidder reopened its municipal office to the public as of Tuesday. People coming into the building will need to wear masks.

It was noted that the township will see more business activity, and that short-term rentals will again be allowed.

A letter was shared by a group of Lake Harmony business people, addressed to sewage service provider Aqua PA, asking for some kind of relief from a high increase in rates. Supervisors discussed this, and decided by unanimous vote to send their own letter of support of these businesses’ request to Aqua PA.

In business, police officer Ryan Kennedy has completed his probation period satisfactorily, and is now a full-time member of the department.

Supervisors authorized disposition of records per the township code, and also of audio recordings of meetings once printed minutes are approved.

The old Mount Laurel Campground parcel was bought by a resident from the county tax claim bureau, and is now returned to the tax rolls.

Supervisors approved bills totaling $244,023. The biggest chunk of that is $142,842 for funds to the two fire companies, the Rescue Squad, and into the fire equipment fund.

Roadmaster Bruce Berger reported that the township is waiting on a crew from Schiffer Bituminous to come clean out catch basins.

A letter was received spelling out concerns of the Lake Harmony Association including about parking (due to big houses built on small lots), noise and fireworks, and trash being put out too soon and attracting bears. These items will be discussed at future meetings.

The township’s declaration of emergency continues to be in effect as long as the state declaration holds.

It is hoped that the June regular meeting will be in person again. The large hall at the Albrightsville Fire House was offered as a location so that there’s plenty of room for social distancing. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on June 18. Details on whether it’s in person and where, or online, will be posted on the township website.