A special meeting of the Middle Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors was held at the Schoonover Municipal Center at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2008. Scott Schaller presided.

Members present were: Scott R Schaller, Robert (Bob) Spano Sr. and Ronald (Ron) Clewell. Also present were Jennifer Wise, Sherry Predmore and several township residents.

Scott Schaller made a motion to authorize payment of the listed payable. Bob Spano seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0. A copy of the listing is attached and made a part of these minutes.

Correspondence:

The secretary advised the Board that the contract for the $10,000 DCED grant for equipment for Echo Lake Park has been received. The document requires two municipal officials’ signatures. Scott Schaller made a motion to authorize that the contract be signed. Bob Spano seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.

Unfinished Business:

Solicitor’s Report:

Attorney Wise reported on the billing agreements for the EMS Memorandum of Understanding. Not all agreements have been received. The Solicitor will call Bushkill Emergency Corps after the meeting to obtain signatures.

There was no Engineer’s Report.

Ron Clewell gave an update on his review of bids received for 2008 equipment rentals. Low bidders were as follows:

Commonwealth Equipment for the screening plant and rock crusher as their quote included mobilization costs.

Low bidder for all other equipment with the exception of the 160 hydraulic excavator and the mini excavator was Five Star Equipment.

Low bidder for the 160 hydraulic excavator and the mini excavator was Highway Equipment.

Scott Schaller made a motion to award item numbers 1 through 5 to Five Star Equipment, item numbers 6 and 7 to Highway Equipment and the screening plant and crusher to Commonwealth Equipment. Bob Spano seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.

Public comment:

Al Decker questioned construction of sidewalks and shrubbery at the CVS and Friendly’s site.

Gary Summers asked for an update on CCP. Attorney Wise responded that the settlement agreement is still with Attorney Cleary.

Ron Clewell reported that he will be scheduling the screen and crusher for April 18, 2008.

Scott Schaller reported that the road crew has constructed a access road for the little league field at Resica Park, dugout slabs were pored and a set of bleachers were relocated to the site. The field should be ready for opening day.

An update was given on Echo Lake Park noting that the plan has been reviewed by Monroe County Conservation District and comments are being addressed.

RFP’s have been received for the Judy Putek Municipal Park and they are being reviewed by the Grant Coordinators. A report will be submitted in the near future.

Gary Summers questioned if the township would be involved if the dam at Pond Creek were breached. The developer is working with DEP. The Board will research the matter further.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned in regular order at 9:30 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Sherry Predmore, Secretary

March 26, 2008