Great Bend Township still needs an emergency management coordinator. But that’s not news, since they’ve been looking for one for some time already. If you can contribute, please contact Sheila Guinan at the Township office.

That will be on the agenda until someone shows some interest. Not that the Supervisors at the meeting on July 2nd spent any time discussing it. The main item was bids for road materials.

Supervisors Sheila Guinan and Joe Gaughan (Ron Cranage was absent) accepted the sole bid from Suit-Kote for calcium chloride for dust control, at $1.15 per gallon; Suit-Kote also offered magnesium chloride at $1.12 per gallon as a substitute.

The Supervisors also accepted the sole bid from Mirabito for fuels at fixed prices: $3.293/gallon for heating oil, $3.53/gallon for kerosene, $3.34/gallon for low-sulfur diesel fuel, and $3.38/gallon for winter-blend diesel fuel.

The only competition was for stone, and it wasn’t much competition. Popple Construction of Laflin, PA offered a bid that was consistently $5-$10 more, probably because of transport costs. F.S. Lopke of Appalachin, NY won with the lowest prices for all the grades of stone for which bids were requested. Lopke has recently expanded into Susquehanna County, with several local facilities.

Ms. Guinan announced that 2 individuals were issued fireworks permits so far this year. Didja hear ‘em?

Mr. Gaughan reported that road work is “going good this year,” well enough that one of the township’s workers is on vacation this week. A drainage issue on Baptist Hill seems to have been resolved.

In case you forgot, the Township is still looking for an emergency management coordinator. Report for duty at the next Supervisors’ meeting on Monday, August 6, 2012, beginning at 7:00pm at the Township office on Route 171.

Lanesboro Borough Council met at the community center on the eve of the fourth.

President Todd Glover and Mayor Maby were absent from the meeting.

A motion to accept the secretary’s minutes as presented was approved by Dale Rockwell and seconded by Dave Glidden.

Secretary Gail Hanrahan asked the council for permission to purchase a hose for the community center, council passed the motion unanimously.

Council is still waiting for Jefferson Street to be fixed. Council said they would be contacting contractors for bids on the project.

Councilwoman Regina Dilello was approached about donating flags for the bridge in Lanesboro. It has been four years since the borough has donated flags and said that they will try to include in next year’s budget.

A motion to adjourn the meeting was set by Dale Rockwell and seconded by Jason Fissel.

Paving and sealing is big this year in Great Bend Borough. The summer months had Borough Council members at their meeting on July 5th considering the town’s streets, and other assets.

One of the Borough’s greatest assets is a collection of 3 parks. Memorial Park in the middle of town gets a lot of use, and a lot of attention. Pro Seal Paving was selected by Council to re-pave sections of Church, Hayes and Washington Streets. As local contractors, proprietors Kirk and Dave Hinkley saw another need. So, at no additional charge, they applied 2 coats of sealer to the asphalt in Memorial Park, and then re-painted the lines on the basketball court. Would that all contractors were so generous and public-spirited.

Council also considered the one bid received for sealing cracks in the town’s streets. Bothar Construction was the only contractor willing to submit a bid street by street. Their total bid was $19,350, perhaps a little high for the Borough’s budget this year. So Council member Jerry MacConnell suggested that he and his colleagues walk the streets and select about half for this year, with the remainder to be left for next year.

Council is also considering replacing some of the playground equipment in Memorial Park. The slide needs repair, but Council is unsure of the cost of such a project. The Borough’s solicitor, Frank O’Connor suggested that a business or service organization might be willing to underwrite the expense, for the good of the town’s children.

Keeping the parks and streets in shape through the summer may be putting a strain on the Borough’s only maintenance employee. So Council authorized the hiring of temporary help at $10 per hour, on an as-needed basis.

Council member Ruth Loucks often acts as the local fire company’s spokesperson, and this time she wanted Council and the public to note that the outfit’s new brush truck was a gift by an anonymous donor. Council member Mike VanGorden is also a fireman. He asked Council and its Secretary to determine if the fire police are covered by the Borough’s workmen’s compensation policy when they are called outside the Borough for non-emergency services, such as traffic control. They both noted that “Great Bend Days” would be staged on Saturday, July 21, with sidewalk sales and a repeat of last year’s popular “bucket brigade.”

Council reviewed some photographs presented by a resident complaining of high grass and garbage on property adjoining his own. Council member Bret Jennings, in his role as codes enforcement officer, will investigate. There have also been complaints about people who rent the pavilion in VFW Park driving vehicles across the park. They are reminded that the rental agreement allows for driving to the pavilion to unload, but not for continuing traffic in that area that might endanger children on the field.

Council member Pat Thatcher noted that the dumpster provided at the Borough garage for the disposal of discarded metal is being raided for the value of the metal. The provider of the dumpster expects to profit from residents’ discards, but there doesn’t seem a way to protect the dumpster from unauthorized access.

Mr. VanGorden reported that work is under way on the emergency exit at the welcome center on the interstate. Council has been pressing since the flood of June 2006 to have an exit to the center installed with a locked gate that could be used in similar emergencies. At the time of the flood, the town was cut off for several days by the river that nearly encircles it, relieved only by a temporary ramp over curbing at the welcome center. The emergency exit will allow access to the center and the interstate from U.S. Route 11.

Most of the little town could be considered to lie in a flood plain. The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is asking the Borough to adopt an ordinance regarding the floodplain. Council asked Mr. O’Connor to review the sample offered by DCED.

Mr. Jennings reported that the Hallstead-Great Bend Joint Sewer Authority (HGBJSA) will probably be asking the Borough to back another small loan for the completion of the sewer plant renovation. He said that, given the attitude of the Authority toward New Milford’s contributions, he would not support such a measure. For several months Mr. Jennings, the Borough’s representative on the HGBJSA Board, has complained of the Authority’s refusal to act to collect substantial sums from the New Milford Municipal Authority, leaving the other subscribers to pick up the tab. The New Milford Municipal Authority contracts with the HGBJSA for sewer service, and, according to Mr. Jennings, should be responsible for about 25% of the cost of the renovation project.

Mayor James Riecke reported that the police department charged 152 hours during June, issued 8 traffic citations and 20 warnings. He said that the hours were high, and expected to keep close track to keep the police from overrunning their budget.

The Borough received $79,900 from a loan to help with paving, and promptly spent $27,600 of it for drainage work on Church Street in preparation. Streets and parks are the town’s greatest assets and Council is determined to keep them in good order.

The next public meeting of the Great Bend Borough Council is scheduled for Thursday, August 2, 2012, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Borough Building (aka the Blue Ridge Senior Center) at Franklin and Elizabeth Streets.

DEEDS

William James and Denise Humber to George Humber Jr. and Stella Humber, in Bridgewater Twp., for $1.00.

Dorothy A. Canfield to Julio E. Padilla Sr. and Nancy M. Padilla, in New Milford Twp., for $135,800.00.

Elnora R. Lindsey to April I. Jones, in Hop Bottom Borough, for $129,900.00.

John W. and Esther M. Mclaughlin to William Mclaughlin, in Middletown Twp., for $1.00.

Rebecca L. Naylor to Clement W. Naylor, in Liberty Twp., for $1.00.

Perry J. Rose (estate), Frieda Rose (estate), Florence A. Rose, Juanita Smith, Tammie Vanderpool, Joanna Loveland, Carmel Allen, Perry Alfred Channon Rose and Theresa Palumbo to HSK Energy Group LLC, in Harmony Twp., for $825,000.00.

Carolyn A. Tragis to Joellen Dunat, in Auburn Twp., for $1.00.

Harold K., Beatrice L., Theodore H. and Kerry M. Benner to Harold K., Beatrice L., Theodore H. and Kerry M. Benner, in Dimock Twp., for $1.00.

Alar Family Limited Partnership to Joseph W. Ferguson, in Rush Twp., for $56,390.00.

Lawrence J. and Anna C. Casey to Earl G. and Cheryl A. Lesch, in Silver Lake Twp., for $1.00.

Leroy Dingee to Ray and Penny Taylor, in Clifford Twp., for $93,000.00.

Midfirst Bank to United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, in Forest City, for $1.00.

Thomas E. Price (estate aka) Thomas E. Price Sr. (estate) to Paul Douglas Johnson and Shawn L. Johnson, in Montrose, for $24,185.00.

David, Tammy, Terry, Carol, Charles and Delores Hunsinger to Michael J. Hunsinger, in Rush Twp., for $1.00.

David, Tammy, Terry, Carol, Charles and Delores Hunsinger to Terry and Carol Hunsinger, in Rush Twp., for $1.00.

Carol Ann Winslow Sharp (nka) Carol A. Mead (fka) Carol A. Winslow and Floyd A. Winslow to Carol A. and Floyd A. Mead, in Oakland Borough, for $1.00.

Carol A. Winslow (nka) Carol A. Mead and Floyd A. Mead, to Carol A. and Floyd A. Mead, in Gibson Twp., for $1.00.

David A. and Carrie L. Hinkley to David A., Carrie L., Kirk S. III, and Kathlenn A. Hinkley, in Great Bend Twp., for $1.00.

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (by trustee) to Alexander Tomko, in Choconut Twp., for $68,000.00.

William B. Leet Jr. (trust by trustee aka) William B. Leet (trust by trustee), Nancy E. Leet (trust by trustee), Curtis W. Leet, Wendy E. Vertacnik and Betsy E. Macy to Curtis W. Leet and Wendy E. Vertacnik, in Liberty Twp., for $180,000.00.

Robert E. Baehler to Jason and Sara D. Shilinski, in Silver Lake Twp., for $215,000.00.

Gregory and Martha Renyard and David Obbink to Gregory C. and Martha A. Renyard, in Bridgewater Twp., for $1.00.

Gregory and Cheri Durko to Beverly A. Mcgraw, in Forest City, for $75,000.00.

Gladys C. Bennett to Gladys C. Bennett, in Bridgewater Twp., for $1.00.

Brandon L. Gendron to Brandon L. and Suzanna M. Gendron, in New Milford Twp., for $1.00.

BENCH WARRANTS

The Susquehanna County DOMESTIC RELATIONS Section has outstanding BENCH WARRANT’S for the following individuals as of 11:10 a.m. on July 6, 2012: Asa M. Atherholt IV, Melanie M. Barber, Chad C. Chauncey, Marc K. Deesch, David J. Fischer, MaryJo Gana, Morgan A. Garcia, Donald Goble, Keith R. Hurd, John J. Jenisky, Jr, James Karhnak, Kay L. Knolles, Lee Labor, Todd J. Layton, Charlie J. Legere, Derrick J. Lezinsky, Michael A. Linden, Michael Maryasz, Ronald N. Mitchell, Connie M. Mitchell, Mariah Palmatier, Perry Rohan, Bruce A. Schurr, Christie L. Sheptock, David J. Shiner, Sinon C. Smith Sr, Tina M. Smith Sr, Eric J. Snell, Tessa E. Thomas, Justin S. Thompson, Robert J. Twilley, Ryan Warnagiris, Steven G. Warner, Jesse J. Yachymiak, Kelly Lynn Yarbrough. Please contact the Domestic Relations Section at 570-278-4600 ext. 170 with any information on the location of these individuals.