The Hambden Township Trustees met in Regular Session at the Hambden Townhall on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. with the following members present:  Keith McClintock, Edward Kaminski and Nadine Pope.  Also in attendance was Fiscal Officer, Laura Chorman, Administrative Assistant, Mary Ann Dottore and those on the attached sign in sheet. 

Chairman McClintock called the Regular Meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:30 p.m.

Mr. McClintock asked if any residents had any questions or concerns to bring before the Board.  There were none.

Mr. McClintock reported that Dave Jevnikar of G-TV was scheduled to speak about the franchise fees he receives from Hambden Township, but was ill and could not attend.  Mr. McClintock explained that the local cable companies increased the franchise fee they bill subscribing customers to 5% from 3%.   Mr. Jevnikar is working on a digital conversion that would allow the programming to be viewed on the internet.  Mrs. Pope reported that the opinion of Assistant Prosecutor, Susan Weiland is that the 2% could be kept by the township for the benefit of our residents and used for the community for such things as funding the Bondstown Bash Community Picnic.  Mr. Kaminski agreed that all or a portion of the additional 2% should be used to benefit the township residents.  Helen Scheuring stated that she received 27 calls from residents who viewed the Land Use Presentation that was aired on G-TV.  No decision was made.

MINUTES
Mr. McClintock asked the Board if there were any corrections or changes to the minutes of the Regular meeting of December 16, 2009, the Special meeting of December 31, 2009 and the Special meeting of January 6, 2010.  There were no changes requested and Mrs. Pope made a motion to accept the minutes and waive their reading.

ZONING INSPECTOR
Zoning Inspector, Darlene Welch submitted to the Board her activity report covering the period of December 17, 2009 through January 19, 2010.  A copy of the activity report and verbal report are attached for review.

ZONING
Mr. McClintock reported that Ron Eliason gave his "termination" of his appointment on the Zoning Commission.  Mr. Eliason wanted to make a distinction between a resignation and termination (quitting).     
RESOLUTION 2010-001 made by Nadine Pope, seconded by Edward Kaminski to accept the termination of Ron Eliason from the Zoning Commission.  Upon call of roll: Mrs. Pope- yes, Mr. Kaminski- yes and Mr. McClintock - yes.  Motion carried.

Mr. McClintock reported that Connie Locke has accepted the position vacated by Mr. Eliason on the Zoning Commission.
RESOLUTION 2010-002 made by Nadine Pope, seconded by Edward Kaminski to appoint Connie Locke as a regular member of the Zoning Commission.  Upon call of roll: Mrs. Pope- yes, Mr. Kaminski- yes and Mr. McClintock - yes.  Motion carried.
The alternate position on the Zoning Commission has been advertised in the Maple Leaf and on the township website.

Mr. McClintock reported that the Zoning Commission continues working on rewrites of various sections of the Hambden Township Zoning Resolution. 
   
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief Hildenbrand submitted to the Board and audience the monthly incident report for December listing 44 calls.  A copy is on file in the Fiscal Officer's office for review.  The calls the fire department responded to in 2009 total 465.

Chief Hildenbrand reported that the new tanker truck was delivered and has been graciously stored in the road department garage until it is ready for service.  The new tanker truck holds 500 gallons more than the old tanker truck.

FINANCIAL
Mrs. Chorman submitted to the Board for approval and signature warrants #4103 through and including #4129 dated December 31, 2009 totaling $24,107.06.  These checks were signed and mailed for year end.  Warrants #4130 through and including #4170 totaling $101,309.54 were submitted tonight.  Backup was attached to the checks.  She asked the Board if there were any questions or discussion required regarding the bills, if not they will stand as approved and be mailed out.  There were no questions from the Board.