The Conewago Township Board of Supervisors held their regular monthly meeting, Wednesday, July 10, 2002. Those present were:

The meeting was called to order by Chairman, John Graybill at 7:00 P.M.

TOWNSHIP OF CONEWAGO - RESOLUTION 2002-1 - UPDATE SEWAGE FACILITY PLAN -The ad for public hearing was advertised on May 29, 2002 for Act 537 Sewage Plan Update for July 10, 2002 meeting. The Planning Commission reviewed the plan and recommended the update as presented. There was no public comment. A motion by Graybill, second by Rochat. to adopt Resolution 2002-1, Update of Act 537, Area 1. Motion carried.

Public Hearing adjourned at 7:10 P.M.

The regular meeting was called to order by Chairman, John Graybill at 7:30 P.M.

MINUTES - June 12, 2002 - A motion by Rochat, second by Graybill to approve the June 12, 2002 minutes as submitted. Motion carried

TREASURER'S REPORT -June 30, 2002 - A motion by Graybill, second by Rochat to approve the Treasurer's Report dated June 30, 2002 subject to audit. Motion carried.

EXPENDITURE REPORT - July 10, 2002 - A motion by Rochat, second by Graybill to approve the expenditure report dated July, 10, 2002 in the amount of $27,218.77. Motion carried.

SUBDIVISION/ENGINEERING FEES & PLAN STATUS REPORTS - Submitted bills for subdivision/engineering fees to Richard Leininger, and Penn Hershey Sports Training Center. Sent second notice to Harvey Gipe and Richard Leininger for previous bills.

PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - June 24, 2002 - For review only.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jay and Fay Heisey inquired about an ordinance to eliminate Adult Book Stores in the township. The solicitor said we can't legally prohibit this type of business, but we can restrict the location. We have no ordinance, but we have enough provisions in our zoning ordinance than some rural areas. The zoning officer will research this issue and look into adopting an ordinance specifying sexual activities.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE - The zoning officer provided the Board with a Property Maintenance Code and identified sections we should consider. After the zoning officer's conversation, with the solicitor and township engineer, they feel instead of adopting the property Maintenance Code that we should take those provisions and do our own ordinance. The solicitor will have a draft of the code for the next meeting. The solicitor also suggested, that he was going to ask the clients of the Redcay property to have a controlled burn with the fire company.

ACT 537 - STATUS REPORT - Kim Bloom, DTMA reported the engineers are still working on design of system and have to August 31, 2002 to finish it. Kim supplied a copy of letter submitted to engineer for Dowhower property. DTMA received a copy of plan and DTMA reviewed it and these are their comments. Mr. Watters wanted mentioned that Derry Twp. gets copy of plan from the developer, that pertain to sewers, and wanted to know if we could do the same with Conewago Twp. Mr. Watters is still working on Inter-Municipal Agreement. DTMA will advertise the bids for the project in August-September, and awarding bids October-November, with anticipated starting construction December, 2002. Supervisors ask how the residents with sewage pay for water. "Well Customers" pay a flat rate and "Water Customers pay based on meter usage. All of Conewago Twp is on wells and a portion of Dowhower property may he public water. DTMA already deals with American Water Company and they would be based on meter usage. Pa. America only allows you a outside spigot use on your well, but anything inside the home must go on public water.

NEWSLETTER - The Township Engineer got five news release regarding recycling from Kelly Wolf Dauphin County Department of Solid Waste Management & Recycling. The Township Engineer spoke with printer and if engineer gets letter to him by July 12, 2002, he could have newsletter ready week of July 22, 2002. The printer supplies the newsletter and its up to township to mail it.

OLDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - AREA 2 - The solicitor sent out 12 notices to those residents who did not respond to April 30, 2002, reminder letter. The solicitor stated he has been directed by Board to file enforcement complaints with the District Justice for all property owners who have not completed the inspection and pumping by July 10, 2002. There are about 15 residents who responded to the township office, but I have not received their inspection/pumping papers. A notice will be sent later by the solicitor. Rochat ask if there is something we can do to initiate into the letter, those residents signing the letter that it is land only or no septic system, etc. The solicitor said we checked with Dolores Kuntz, because she is familiar with those with Land Only, but the solicitor said we could possibly add how the OLDS Management's Ordinance reads. REMINDERS: will be sent to Area 3 in August, who didn't send in inspection /pumping reports, which are due in December, 2002. REQUEST: That the township engineer send letter to Donald Orris, stating that he was due for 2001 inspection/pumping, because his system wasn't installed after January 1, 2002. He was sent a copy of Ordinance, Chapter 18, Part 2, 211A, New Installations.

DAUPHIN COUNTY CONSERVATION - GYPSY MOTH SPRAYING - A motion by Rochat, second by Graybill to participate in 2003 Gypsy Moth Spraying and to notify county by August 16, 2002. Township residents need to call the township office, if they have a problem with gypsy moth. Township vi1l be responsible for payment. A motion by Rochat, second by Graybill to participate in Dauphin County 2003 Gypsy Moth Spraying and notify them by August 16, 2002. Motion carried.

OFFICE EQUIPMENT - We have two proposals for copier and computer: Engle Business Systems and Commonwealth Business Technologies, Inc. The Board said to check on price for double-sided and fax copier, and to also check on basic computer.

BUILDING MAINTENANCE - Discussed proposals for repairs to township building for painting building, new replacement windows, and new sign for front of building. A motion by Rochat, second by Graybill to have Jay Brandt setup a time for Lancaster Construction Company to replace 6 windows for $3,459.00 and to coordinate with person doing painting. Motion earned. Jay Brandt will have 3 proposals ready for next meeting for painting township building.

Motion by Graybill to adjourn meeting at 8:55 P.M., second by Rochat. Motion carried.

   Submitted by,
   Shirley Bretz,
   Township Secretary