TOWNSHIP OF STROUD
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING, JANUARY 16, 2015, 9:00 A.M.
A Special Meeting of the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors was called to order by
Chairman, Edward C. Cramer at 9:03 A.M., at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North
Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pa. Also present were Vice-Chairman & Secretary, Daryl A. Eppley
and Supervisor, James L. Decker. Absent was Township Solicitor, Richard E. Deetz and Office
Manager & Recording Secretary, Judy Adkins.
Public Comments: Chairman asked if there were any public comments on non-agenda
items. Present was Mr. Terry Nauman, a resident of Tannery Row, asking about clamping down
on slum landlords and he was referring to Cottage Park. There was discussion on dilapidated
structures, conditions of properties in the township and putting an ordinance on the book
addressing this item, Mr. Eppley said that he will get sample ordinances for Mr. Nauman to
review.
New Business:
1. Discuss 2015 Glen Brook Golf Course Budget. Present was Jeff Feick,
Superintendent and Dustin McCormick, Pro Manager of the golf course. Chairman said that he
asked Jeff and Dustin to come for discussion concerning a preliminary budget for the Board to
review. There was much discussion concerning the breakdown of the bills from the golf course
budget, golf memberships, renting of the suites, sales tax expense, rental of the golf carts, league
and green fees. Dustin said that the suites should be updated and he could put together some
figures for six units and twelve units. Mr. Decker asked Dustin if he could prepare a budget for
the carpeting, new TV’s, bedding, etc. to update the suites and Dustin said that he can prepare
figures for the Board. Also Jeff presented to the Board a copy of priority on the wish list of
equipment for the golf course, a set of three mowers, three rollers and three cutters; he said he
eliminated the spikers and they would be nice to have too. After discussion of the golf course
budget expenses, Mr. Decker moved to table the adoption of the Glen Book Golf Course
pending further finagling by Jeff and Dustin and schedule it for potential adoption at the
first meeting in February. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. Ratify Signing Of Agreement With Stroud Township Volunteer Fire Dept.
Regarding Fire Equipment Being Manned and Serviceable and Personnel Properly Trained.
Mr. Eppley addressed this item stating that Tom Phillips, President of the Fire Dept. brought in
this agreement and since it’s an agreement with the township, it’s best to have it ratified for the
records. Mr. Eppley moved to ratify signing of Agreement with Stroud Township Volunteer
Fire Dept. regarding Fire Equipment being manned and serviceable and personnel
properly trained. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Decker added that this is something that’s needed to apply for state grants.
3. Approve Township Secretary’s Use of Township’s GMC Acadia To Attend 2015
Meetings of NEPA Metropolitan Planning Organization. Mr. Eppley addressed this item
stating that the monthly meetings are held in Pittston, Pa. where there headquarters are located
and sometimes they move it around at the county transportation authority, it’s a monthly meeting
but it doesn’t happen every month. Mr. Eppley said that if he has to take a trip, he wants
authorization to use the township vehicle to go there. Mr. Decker moved to approve Township
Secretary’s use of Township’s GMC to attend 2015 meetings of NEPA Metropolitan
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Planning Organization.
unanimously.
Mr. Cramer seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
Motion carried
Executive Session: Mr. Decker moved to recess to executive session to discuss
litigation, property acquisition and personnel issues at 10:33 A.M. Mr. Eppley seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Decker moved to return to regular
session at 11:35 A.M. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried
unanimously. Chairman asked if there were any motions to come before the Board, Mr. Decker
moved to authorize Township Engineer to prepare report of incomplete and deficient work
by Popple Construction at Cornerstone Conservancy. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Mr. Decker moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:37
A.M. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Daryl A. Eppley, Secretary