Published August 04. 2020 02:45PM
Packer Township supervisors held their July meeting via Zoom from the municipal building on Route 93 in Hudsondale, and made quick work of their agenda, taking all of 12 minutes.
Supervisors unanimously extended the declaration of disaster emergency for another 60 days.
A public hearing is set for the update of the township’s zoning, subdivision and land development ordinances at 7 p.m. Aug. 10.
The Planning Commission met on June 29 and went over the update, and the changes have been advertised.
The pipes replacement and road paving project on Wetzel Run Drive is underway, with weather delaying completion.
The water drainage issue on a Sand Spring Road property is getting another look. The township is talking with landowners, seeking cooperation.
Supervisors will buy a Stihl 12.5-foot pole saw and power unit from J.C. Small Engine for the roads crew. It was also agreed to buy the adapters for a brush cutter and string trimmer to take advantage of a package, and get more use out of the unit.
The new sound system was to arrive mid-month, according to secretary Stephanie Stolpe. Supervisor Terry Davis offered to help Stolpe in setting it up. It was also decided to buy up to five new desk-sized tables for the meeting room, “to facilitate social distancing.”
Supervisors were unanimous in welcoming Beaver Meadows as a member in the UCC Joint Board of Appeals.
In reports, permit/zoning shows one building permit inspection, and one violation notice. Income was $6,850 and bills of $10,773.
Packer supervisors meet for business at 6 p.m. today via Zoom.