ELYSBURG - Harvey Boyer, of the Ralpho Township Planning Commission, presented supervisors Tuesday evening with revisions for the township's proposed campground ordinance, which have been discussed for almost two years.
Boyer said the only remaining issue to considered for the ordinance is the definition of rental cabins. After solicitor Todd Kerstetter cautioned that the wording of the ordinance must be correct to prevent future problems, supervisors asked Boyer to research other campgrounds and report back to the board.
Boyer, who is also the president of the Elysburg Fire Department, announced that because last year's Fire Cadet Weekend was such a success, the event will be held again this year. Boys and girls from 11 to 17 years of age are eligible to participate in the fire cadet activities June 23 and 24.
Supervisor Vince Daubert, presenting the street department report, said several township roads are in need of work. Roadmaster Howard Shadduck was asked to examine these roads, obtain quotes and report to the board.
Township manager Joseph Springer will apply for a grant for red light camera upgrades. A previous attempt to secure funding was unsuccessful. He will ask local representatives to help with the application.
Police Chief Stu Appel commended Officer Christopher Grow's actions relating to a high-speed chase on Feb. 25 that ended in the suicide of the driver in Coal Township. Appel said Grow took the initiative and acted on a report he heard on a different frequency. Grow's actions were "exemplary and professional," Appel said. Supervisors added their congratulations.
Dan Williams said one of the recycling bins either needs to be refurbished or replaced. Springer noted that a recycling grant has just been announced and if the township succeeds in obtaining funding, supervisors could use the money to purchase a new bin.
Springer also told the board that he has been in contact with William Seigel of SEDA-COG regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) discussed at last month's meeting. Seigel sent him a letter to sign and send to the county requesting help in acquiring the grant money. Springer said the next requirement is for Seigel to hold a public hearing to discuss the grant. The board decided to have Seigel attend next month's supervisors' meeting as the official hearing.
Minutes and treasurer's report were approved. Reports were submitted by the departments of building, zoning, police and recreation.