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Engineering items Get most attention In Allen Township by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
A number of matters were discussed at Thursday night’s meeting of the Allen Township Board of Supervisors. Most were in the report of township engineer Jim Milot. • First was a follow-up on the Walker Drive storm water investigation. Milot said an effort is being made to minimize the storm water with a very shallow berm area and an inlet at the Milkovits property and a larger gutter opening to stop clogging. Work done in the summer that included regrading of a berm between a PPL right-of-way and an apartment complex at Willow Ridge, and a clogged inlet, was believed by Milot to cause storm water to go on properties at Gray Drive and Walker Drive. He estimated it would cost up to $25,000 for the remedial work, considering prevailing wages, if bids were to be solicited by the township. But if the apartment owners were to have the work done themselves, Milot said it could be done for $15,000 to $20,000. Supervisor Bruce Frack suggested that the township talk to them and see if an arrangement can be worked out, “even if we go 50/50.” • A truck restriction study will be made of Savage, East/ West Bullshead and Willowbrook Road. Township Manager Ilene Eckhart said the East Allen Township’s manager, Debbie Seiple, and Northampton’s borough manager, Gene Zarayko, are willing to work with Allen Township on it. • At Willow Ridge, there would be no sidewalk from Walker Drive; a cul-de-sac would be paved and curb replaced. Bids
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would be sought for the singles/ twins final paving, curb and sidewalk installation. • A time extension for the Landis subdivision was approved to November 17. • Although solicitor Lincoln Treadwell was not present, the supervisors and Milot discussed a roadway improvement fund ordinance. Among points noted: PennDOT is willing to have property owners or developers fix roads 14 ft. in front of the properties; roadways would be upgraded to current standards, and contractors would be compared for the best prices; and there needs to be a provision in the ordinance for a waiver. Supervisors Dale Hassler and Larry Oberly were unhappy with what Milot saw as options, and asked that there should be further discussions at the next meeting after Treadwell and Milot get together. Milot was told there is a concern about storm water on Mud Lane. Other Matters • It was reported that the township’s dog park along Savage Road is getting plenty of use by dog owners and their pets. There is A human pink ribbon was formed on the grounds of George Wolf Elementary School on Turn Bath Pink day -Photo by Emily Dilcherd, of www.elle-studios.com a water fountain for the dogs to this past Saturday. take care of their thirst. The park does need landscaping, benches and trees. • Bids will be sought for township mowing and ground maintenance. • Approval was given to St. John’s U.C.C. Church at Howertown to have a bonfire after a hayride. • The monthly fire report by Allen Township Fire Co. #1 showed 112.25 total alarm hours; 76 training hours; 28 alarms (4 assist at ambulance station, 6 auto accidents, 3 auto accidents with rescue, 2 automatic fire alarms, 1 brush fire, 1 dwelling fire at Buckingham Dr. & Old Gate Rd., 1 fuel spill, 1 rescue, 2 smoke detector activations, 1 smoke investigation, 1 structure fire on E. 21st St., Northampton, 2 traffic controls, 1 tree down, 1 wires down, A pink fire engine was brought to the scene and people signed their names or those of loved ones who had cancer or survived the disease. –Home News photo and 1 wires/pole fire).
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