S. Woodbury Discusses Recycling Problems

The Board of Supervisors in South Woodbury Township met Tuesday, Oct. 1.

It has been noticed that residents are bringing recyclables to the township’s recycling center and not properly preparing them. For example, cardboard boxes need to be broken down first. Also, recyclables are being brought in bags and not properly put in the bins as labeled. The township provides the recycling as a community service. There is no money obtained by the township, but personnel have been needed to maintain this service. Supervisors discussed what could be done to help with this. This will remain ongoing.

Roadmaster Rick Musselman reported some mowing was done in the township. A PennDOT traffic study was completed at the end of August but no report has been given to South Woodbury Township as of this time.

Supervisors had a discussion on the hiring of a new employee, John Hileman from New Enterprise. Hileman, who has a CDL license, was hired for plowing on an as-needed basis. His hiring was approved at $15 an hour.

Report given by Jay Claycomb that Bedford County Association of Municipalities (BCAM) hired two auditors.

Laura Jackson, who is leading a group of concerned citizens regarding turbines, was present. She requested to the supervisors that they strengthen Wind Ordinance of Turbines. The new turbines are taller and noisier. This information will be sent to the Planning Commission who meets the third Thursday of every month with a call from secretary when issues need discussed.

Tracy Carper was in attendance to ask for a variance on a house he purchased at 1650 Woodbury Pike. He would like to add a porch and stairs to the front of the home. Discussion took place on the length of porch to the center of the road. Permission was granted to build a porch with side steps with a variance of no more than 8 feet.

Secretary Genevieve Zebroski reported on two bills being sponsored from State Sen. Jesse Topper’s office. One Bill will propose increasing Township Supervisors Pay from a ceiling of $1,875 a year to $3,145 a year. The other will raise the advertising threshold to $6000 for a piece of equipment the township would have for sale. They would not have to advertise for bids if less than this.

Grant information for Bedford County was also provided by Zebroski. One grant can be considered for municipalities for solar energy. A suggestion was made by Zebroski to consider this for the wastewater treatment plan. She said the monthly operating cost is $3,000 to $4,000 a month. An engineer would have to give a bid for the energy project for the first step.

Zebroski briefed supervisors on USDA giving low monthly income folks low interest loans. It was recommended when supervisors are in contact in the community that information on this and roof replacement and more be passed on. Cards for more information are available in the township office.

Ehrlich has issued a rate increase for pest control. To accommodate this, the township feels they do not need the quarterly spraying and will contact the company on as-needed basis.

Thank-you letters were received and discussed from Southern Cove Volunteer Fire Company and Competitive Power Ventures, which is the company exploring wind energy on Dunning’s Mountain.

Wastewater plant operations were reviewed, and a report was given by Rachel White, assistant secretary. She said meters were replaced and working well.

Supervisors will meet Monday, Nov. 4.