Pike County Dispatch
Thursday, July 03, 2014
Electronic Fuel Dispenser Coming to Delaware Twp.
By Heather Adams
Dingmans Ferry-Delaware Township is one step closer to a new fuel system in the maintenance yard. During the June 25 township meeting, the Board of Supervisors approved a motion for Blue Ridge Cable to expand cable internet to the maintenance, which will enable the installation of security cameras, the FuelMaster system, and other potential expansions of their scanning system currently being implemented at Akenac Park.
The $2,923.50 internet installation follows the approval of the FuelMaster system bid from the month’s previous township meeting. The FuelMaster system will allow the township to track fuel usage by vehicle and enable more efficient ordering of fuel. The Fire Company, Ambulance Corps, and the Township Road Department all currently use the fuel system at the maintenance yard. Implementation of the FuelMaster system dependent on internet installation to the site, which will now move forward.
Personnel Changes
Barbara Foos retired from her position as Township Administrator, Township Secretary, Right to Know Officer, and Chief Administrative Officer of the Pension Plan, effect June 26. She was with the township for two and a half years. Supervisor Thomas Ryan said that he had the “deepest gratitude to Barbara.” He continued, “We owe so much to Barbara as a township, and me personally, to Barbara, as a friend.” Jeffrey Scheetz was appointed as Township Secretary (an unpaid position) and Krista Predmore was appointed the Township Right to Know Officer of the Pension Plan. Maria Retequiz will join the Township as a part-time office assistant.
Zoning Map Update
The Board of Supervisors approved Resolution 2014-02, which amends the zoning map for Delaware Township. After public hearings and a recommendation by the Planning Commission, the properties owned by Thaddeus and Joann Parsell at Milford Road and Route 739 will be changed from residential to commercial.
Property Upgrade Funds Available
Along with Greene Township, Porter Township, and Lehman Township, Delaware Township residents are eligible for the 2012 HOME Program from the Department of Community and Economic Development. With federal and state funds, this HUD grant addresses our senior and disabled populations and those eligible must meet income and other qualifications. For more information, contact Christine Kerstetter at the Pike County Human Development Office at 570-296-3434.
In Other Business
Township employees will now have the option to enroll in the self-paid PSATS Voluntary Vision Plan. As the sole completed bid, Carpentry Unlimited was approved to install seven windows at Akenac Park for $1050 as part of building maintenance.
There will be a concert in Akenac Park on Saturday at 5p.m. July 12 featuring the bands Crossing Sue & Deja Blues. The next movie night at Akenac Park will be Saturday July 26, showing Jurassic Park. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at dark. Both of these events have free admission to all Pike County and Delaware Township residents, lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Call 570-828-7311 for more information.
A community Blood Drive will be held from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. July 19th at the Ambulance Building at 135 Park Road in Dingmans Ferry. The event is sponsored by the Delaware Township Volunter Ambulance Corps along with the American Red Cross. The next Delaware Township Meeting will be held at 6p.m. July 9 at the township building at 116 Wilson Hill Road, in Dingmans Ferry.