FELL TOWNSHIP NEWS

Garbage Collection Update for Fell Township:

Due to the weather Mascaro was not able to complete Garbage Pick-Up today 12/10/25. They will be back out to pick up all streets remaining tomorrow morning.  Thank you for your understanding and be safe!

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SUPERVISORS MEETING AGENDA FOR DECEMBER 1ST, 2025 AT 7PM:

• The Planning Commission reviewed and approved the Minor Subdivision application of David & Deborah Karavsky / D&L Realty on 11/25/2025.  Supervisors received a letter from the Applicant requesting that the subdivision be treated as a minor subdivision rather than a major subdivision, only one lot is being created.  Supervisors to review for approval and signature on plans.
• Fell Township has received the radar speed sign that will be being placed on Main Street/171.
• Fell Township’s Engineering Firm has resubmitted our Application for the LSA Grant for the 44^th Street / 1^st District Flood Mitigation and Stormwater Project.
• Fell Township Supervisors to Pass Ordinance number 12012025-1 adjusting the compensation of Supervisors according to the implementation of Act 94 of 2024, enacted by the Commonwealth of PA. The act adjusts the salary of Supervisors newly elected to full 6-year term.                                                               
• Grattan Singer Hose Company holds their Monthly Breakfast on the 1^st Sunday of every month.  $12.00 per adult and $8.00 for children under 10!   

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Garbage Pick Up for Fell Township will remain on Wednesday this week, with no change due to the Thanksgiving Holiday! Thank you!

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                                               Honoring our Veterans!

Today, on Veterans Day, Fell Township extends our deepest gratitude to all who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

To the brave men and women of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Force — THANK YOU for your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to protecting our freedom.

We are proud to recognize the Veterans in our community and across the nation who have answered the call of duty. You are the True Heroes of the United States of America, the home of the free because of you, the brave.

Happy Veterans Day from Fell Township! 

Fell Township’s Garbage schedule will remain Wednesday Morning for the week of 11/10/2025. There is no change in the garbage schedule.

Happy 250th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps!  Today, November 10th, we proudly recognize and honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Marine Corps — past, present, and future — who have served our nation with courage, discipline, and unwavering dedication since 1775.

From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, Marines have stood strong in defense of our freedoms and our way of life. Fell Township thanks all Marines for their sacrifice and service.

Semper Fidelis! 

SUPERVISORS MEETING AGENDA FOR NOVEMBER 3RD, 2025 AT 7PM:

• The Fell Township Zoning Hearing Board had a hearing on 10/30/2025, at 6pm to hear the Zoning Appeal for David Rupp seeking a variance for parking at 722 Morse Avenue Simpson, PA 18407. The Applicant David Rupp was granted a 90-day continuance.  The future Hearing date has not been set yet.
• Supervisors to re-sign maps for the lot consolidation for Daniel J. Colachino Jr. 48^th Street.  Maps were reviewed and approved by the Fell Township Planning Commission on 03/25/2025 and by the Fell Township Board of Supervisors on 04/07/2025. The Maps need to be re-signed with current date to be submitted to Lackawanna County by the Applicant. The Applicant did not drop off the maps within the 90 day deadline.
• Fell Township is seeking 2 more part-time plow drivers for the Winter season. If interested, please contact Maria the Fell Township Secretary at 570-282-0321.  Plowing experience required.
• Fell Township Supervisors had a meeting with DEP for the Belmont Dam on 10/16/2025 regarding bringing the Dam into compliance. We have retained Michael Gable as the Engineer to inspect the Dam and draft a report to submit to DEP.
• Supervisors to review for approval 3 quotes provided by Fire Chief Saltisiak for pump rebuild and repair to the Township owned Fire Engine.  

• Grattan Singer Hose Company holds their Monthly Breakfast on the 1^st Sunday of every month.  $12.00 per adult and $8.00 for children under 10!   

• AJ’s Bar N Grill is hosting a Fundraiser for Joseph Unis Sr. who is battling Prostate Cancer that has spread to his bones.  Joe Unis Sr. has proudly served Fell Township for 51 years.  The Fundraiser is on Sunday 11/16/2025 at AJ’S Bar N Grill from 11am-3pm. To Go Pasta Dinners and 50/50 Drawing!  There are flyers available with details!

PUBLIC NOTICE:

THE FELL TOWNSHIP OFFICE WILL ONLY BE OPEN FOR VOTERS ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4TH, 2025. IF YOU DO HAVE A TOWNSHIP RELATED QUESTION OR EMERGENCY YOU MAY STILL CONTACT THE OFFICE AT 570-282-0321. I WILL HAVE THE PHONE LINES TRANSFERRED TO MY CELL. IF YOU DO HAVE TO LEAVE A MESSAGE I WILL RETURN YOUR CALL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU.

PUBLIC NOTICE:

SUPERVISORS MEETING AGENDA FOR OCTOBER 6TH, 2025 AT 7PM:

• The Fell Township Zoning Hearing Board had a hearing scheduled on 09/10/2025, at 6pm to hear the Zoning Appeal for Anwar Kahn / ZAM ZAM Camping Grounds, LLC. The applicant has withdrawn his application.  The hearing did not take place and a new hearing date will not be scheduled.
• Fell Township Paving has been completed by Wayco Inc.
• Supervisors to re-sign maps for a minor subdivision for Randy Wallis, Debra James, Gary Wallis, & Jeffrey Wallis – Crystal Lake Road.  Maps were signed by the Fell Township Planning Commission on 06/24/2025 and by the Fell Township Board of Supervisors on 07/07/2025. The Maps need to be re-signed with current date to submit to Lackawanna County.
• Fell Township Board of Supervisors to appoint Nick Colachino as an alternate for the UCC Board of Appeals for Fell Township.
• Fell Township has had a change in its DPW personnel.  Richard Wagner Jr. and Richard Wagner Sr. have been hired to replace our previous DPW personnel.  Fell Township Supervisors to approve the pay rate of $20.00 per hour for both part-time employees for the remainder of 2025. 
• Scott Linde of Linde International Inc. has asked to speak to the Board of Supervisors and the Public regarding the property for sale at 622 Main Street Simpson.
• Fell Township Supervisors have a meeting with DEP regarding the Belmont Dam on 10/16/2025.
• There will be a Fundraiser for Joseph Unis Sr. who is battling Prostate Cancer that has spread to his bones.  Joe Unis Sr. has proudly served Fell Township for 51 years.  The Fundraiser is on Sunday 11/16/2025 at AJ’S Bar N Grill from 11am-3pm. To Go Pasta Dinners and 50/50 Drawing!  There are flyers available with details!

FELL TOWNSHIP BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE EFFECTIVE 01/01/2026:

ZONING HEARING CONTINUANCE NOTICE 9/10/2025

THE ZONING HEARING FOR ANWAR KHAN / ZAM ZAM CAMPING GROUND THAT WAS SCHEDULED FOR 9/10/2025 AT 6PM HAS BEEN CONTINUED PER REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT AND APPLICANT ATTORNEY.

THE NEW HEARING DATE HAS NOT BEEN SET AS OF THIS TIME. 

THERE WILL BE AN ADVERTISEMENT ONCE RESCHEDULED, THE PROPERTY WILL BE POSTED, AND A NEW NOTICE LETTER WILL BE MAILED TO THE ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS.

THANK YOU,

THE FELL TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD

SUPERVISORS MEETING AGENDA FOR SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2025 AT 7PM:

• The Fell Township Zoning Hearing Board had a hearing scheduled on August 6^th, 2025, at 6pm to hear the Zoning Appeal for Anwar Kahn / ZAM ZAM Camping Grounds, LLC. The applicant is seeking approval for a variance to operate a commercial campground on the property located at 74 Owego Street, Simpson.  The property is situated in an R-2 Zoning district, which is designated for single-family and multi-family residential use. This hearing was continued at the Applicant’s request and has been rescheduled as advertised to Wednesday 09/10/2025 at 6pm at the Fell Township Municipal Building.
• Fell Township received response regarding the traffic study request from LTAP which ended up only being a temporary study of Main Street / SR 171.  Township Supervisors are presently researching purchasing our own Speed Radar Sign in the near future to be able to be used not only on Main Street / SR 171 but around Fell Township.  We did attach the data that we received to this agenda for your viewing. 
• Fell Township has agreed to participate with The Lackawanna County Commissioners, through the Department of Planning & Economic Development for a Phase 1 Scope of Study to start the process of developing a county-wide ACT 167 Stormwater Management Plan and participate in the development, adopt an ordinance consistent with the plan, and provide the name of a municipal representative that will serve on the Watershed Advisor Committee.  Fell Township Board of Supervisors have designated Joseph Unis Jr.  Memorandum of Agreement to be approved and signed at the meeting. 
• Fell Township Paving will be completed by 09/30/2025 on Hillside Street, Ontario Street, Maple Street, & Fulton Street.

GARBABGE PICK UP FOR FELL TOWNSHIP WILL BE ON THURSDAY MORNING 9/4/2025 FOR THIS WEEK ONLY DUE TO THE HOLIDAY!

ZONING HEARING SCHEDULED: THE ZONING HEARING FOR ANWAR KAHN / ZAM ZAM CAMPING GROUND IS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY 9/10/2025 AT 6PM AT THE FELL TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING.

ROAD WORK NOTICE FOR WEDNESDAY 9/3/2025: GREENFIELD TWP WILL BE REPLACING A PIPE ON PIERCE ROAD. THE ROAD WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE MORNING OF 9/3/2025.

ZONING HEARING CONTINUANCE NOTICE 8/5/2025

THE ZONING HEARING FOR ANWAR KAHN / ZAM ZAM CAMPING GROUND THAT WAS SCHEDULED FOR 8/6/2025 AT 6PM HAS BEEN CONTINUED PER REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT AND APPLICANT ATTORNEY.

THE NEW HEARING DATE HAS NOT BEEN SET AS OF THIS TIME. 

THERE WILL BE AN ADVERTISEMENT ONCE RESCHEDULED, THE PROPERTY WILL BE POSTED, AND A NEW NOTICE LETTER WILL BE MAILED TO THE ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS.

THANK YOU,

THE FELL TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD

MEETING AGENDA FOR AUGUST 4TH, 2025 AT 7PM

• The Fell Township Zoning Hearing Board had a scheduled hearing on July 16^th, 2025, at 6pm to hear the variance application of Powell’s by T. Brennan to use the property at 400 Fallbrook Road, Fell Township for the display and sales of heavy equipment in the S-1 Zoning District. Variance was approved.
• The Fell Township Zoning Hearing Board has a hearing scheduled on August 6^th, 2025, at 6pm to hear the Zoning Appeal for Anwar Kahn / ZAM ZAM Camping Grounds, LLC. The applicant is seeking approval for a variance to operate a commercial campground on the property located at 74 Owego Street, Simpson.  The property is situated in an R-2 Zoning district, which is designated for single-family and multi-family residential use.
• Fell Township had requested a Traffic Study be performed on SR 171/Main Street.  Due to it being a state road, we were informed that PennDOT must request the traffic study.  We are presently trying to reach a PennDOT contact to discuss this request.  In the interim we are in the process of scheduling a traffic counter installation to collect volume, speed, and vehicle class on SR 171/Main Street. 
• Pennies for Playgrounds will be hosting a free concert at Monkey Run Park on Thursday August 7^th, 2025, from 6pm – 9pm, featuring The Wanabees.

DURING THE CURRENT 911 OUTAGE AS OF 7/11/2025 PLEASE CONTACT THE NON EMERGENCY NUMBER IN OUR AREA AT 570-342-9111 UNTIL SERVICE IS RESTORED AT THE 911 CALL CENTER. THIS IS A STATEWIDE ISSUE.

MEETING AGENDA FOR JULY 7TH, 2025 AT 7PM

• Fell Township held a special meeting on June 12^th, 2025, at 4pm for the Paving Bids to be opened & awarded.  Wayco Inc. was the lowest bidder and awarded the bid.  Bid results: Wayco Inc – $81,166.72, New Enterprise -$94,784.00, Kobalt – $95,000.00, Leeward – $96,540.00.
• Shust Road was oiled and chipped by Wayco Inc. at the end of June.
• The Fell Township Zoning Board Hearing for Richard Trichilo was on 06/03/2025 at 6pm and his variance application was approved for 761-773 Main Street Simpson, PA 18407 to construct a private accessory garage on a vacant lot without a principal permitted structure.
• Supervisors to review and approve maps for a minor subdivision for Randy Wallis, Debra James, Gary Wallis, & Jeffrey Wallis – Crystal Lake Road.  Maps were signed by the Fell Township Planning Commission on 06/24/2025.
• Supervisors to resign maps for the lot consolidation that was previously approved on 3/3/2025 for John & Rosemary Ofcharsky.  The surveyor did not meet the deadline to submit to Lackawanna County, so our supervisors need to sign and provide current date for submission to Lackawanna County.
• Fell Township Zoning Hearing Board has scheduled a hearing for July 16^th, 2025, at 6pm to hear the variance application of Powell’s by T. Brennan to use the property at 400 Fallbrook Road, Fell Township for the display and sales of heavy equipment in the S-1 Zoning District.
• Fell Township Supervisors to pass Ordinance No. 07072025-1 an ordinance licensing skill-based gaming devices within the township and establishing a fee, regulations, inspections, and prescribing fines and penalties for violations.
• The Fell Township Secretary has requested a Traffic Study be performed on 171/Main Street. We are waiting for the scheduling of the study to be performed.
• Fell Township Supervisors met with Chief Bognatz and Mayor Bannon of Carbondale City.  We requested heavier patrol on Main Street /171 along with Jefferson Street due to the extreme issue with speeding in those areas.
• Pennies for Playgrounds will be hosting its Annual Roundhead Classic Golf Tournament on July 26^th, 2025, at Cricket Hill Golf Course.  Start is 1:30pm, Captain & Crew format.
• Pennies for Playgrounds will be hosting a free concert at Monkey Run Park on Thursday August 7^th, 2025, from 6pm – 9pm, featuring The Wanabees.

MEETING AGENDA FOR JUNE 2nd, 2025 AT 7PM

• Fell Township has posted a notice to bidders for our 2025 Paving Project.  Bids will be accepted until June 12^th, 2025, at 4pm.  There will be a special meeting on June 12^th, 2025, at 4pm for the Paving Bids to be opened.
• PennDOT will be tar and chipping Jefferson Street and Reservoir Street the week of June 2^nd, 2025.  There will be no on street parking that week.  Violators will be towed at the owner’s expense.
• Shust Road is scheduled to be oiled this week by Wayco Inc.
• The Fell Township Zoning Board Hearing that was on 05/29/2025 for Richard J. Trichilo was continued to 06/03/2025 at 6pm due to lack of quorum.
• Supervisors to pass Resolution Number: 06022025-1 appointing Janet Rusnak & Aarron Craparo as Zoning Hearing Board Alternates.  Janet Rusnak term ending 12/31/2029 and Aaron Craparo term ending 12/31/2028.
• Supervisors to pass Resolution Number: 06022025-2 required by DEP to submit with the Sewage Facilities Planning Module for Joseph P. Kelly and Laura A. Lasavage/D&L Realty lot 11 Dundaff Street & Christopher and Nicole Lasavage/D&L Realty lot 12 Dundaff Street.
• Supervisors to review maps for a Lot Consolidation for Carolyn M. Hoeg Reservoir Street.  Maps were signed by the Fell Township Planning Commission on 05/27/2025.
• Pennies for Playgrounds will be hosting a free concert at Monkey Run Park on Thursday June 12^th from 6:30pm – 9:30pm, featuring Keith Stone.
• Grattan Singer Hose Company will be sponsoring Fellstock on June 27^th, 28^th, and 29^th, 2025 on the Fire Company Grounds.

THE BELOW NOTICE IS FOR JEFFERSON STREET & RESERVOIR STREET. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

FELL TOWNSHIP GARBAGE COLLECTION WILL BE ON THURSDAY MAY 29TH, 2025 DUE TO THE HOLIDAY!

MEETING AGENDA FOR MAY 5TH, 2025 AT 7PM

• On Tuesday April 8^th,2025 in the Commonwealth Court of PA the appeal of Pioneer Aggregates/Clinton Properties regarding the Zoning Boards decision upholding the Townships notice of violation from November 30^th, 2020, was heard. Decision is pending.
• A Zoning Hearing was held for Matthew Spott on April 30^th, 2025, at 6pm regarding his appeal application to convert St. Michaels church into multi-unit residential housing. It was approved by the Zoning Board by a vote of 4-1.
• The Board of Supervisors will be adopting ordinance number 050525-1.  This ordinance pertains to utility contractors working on Township Streets.  It sets requirements of notification to the Township for work to be done, and proper traffic control.
• The Board of Supervisors will be passing resolution number 050525-R1.  This resolution authorizes the Supervisors to apply for a Flood Mitigation Grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority in the amount of $241,680.00.
• Review of Major Subdivision for Joseph P. Kelly and Laura A. Lasavage/D&L Realty lot 11 Dundaff Street. Maps were signed and approved by the Fell Township Planning Commission on 04/29/2025. Supervisors will be voting on a written request by the applicant to waive the Major Subdivision Engineers review.  The reason for the request is because only one new building lot is being created.  If the waiver is approved Supervisors will be signing maps.

• Review of Major Subdivision for Christopher and Nicole Lasavage/D&L Realty lot 12 Dundaff Street. Maps were signed and approved by the Fell Township Planning Commission on 04/29/2025. Supervisors will be voting on a written request by the applicant to waive the Major Subdivision Engineers review.  The reason for the request is because only one new building lot is being created.  If the waiver is approved Supervisors will be signing maps.
• Grattan Singer Hose Company will be sponsoring Fellstock on June 27^th, 28^th, and 29^th, 2025 on the Fire Company Grounds.
• Fell Township currently has a Burn Ban in effect until further notice.

ZONING HEARING SCHEDULED

A Zoning Hearing has been scheduled for Matthew Spott regarding the denial of his application to convert St. Michaels church into multi-unit residential housing. Hearing date is Wednesday April 30th, 2025 at 6pm at the Fell Township Municipal Building.

MEETING AGENDA FOR APRIL 7TH, 2025 AT 7PM

• The agreement with Champions Recovery for Towing Services within Fell Township has been executed.
• We did receive on March 3^rd, 2025, our Liquid Fuels Funds in the amount of $92,728.40.
• On Tuesday April 8^th,2025 in the Commonwealth Court of PA the appeal of Pioneer Aggregates/Clinton Properties regarding the Zoning Boards decision upholding the townships notice of violation from November 30^th, 2020, will be heard.
• A Zoning Hearing has been scheduled for Matthew Spott regarding the denial of his application to convert St. Michaels church into multi-unit residential housing. Hearing date is Wednesday April 30th, 2025 at 6pm at the Fell Township Municipal Building.
• The Board of Supervisors will be adopting ordinance number 040725-1.  This pertains to the international property maintenance code that is enforced by Fell Township.
• Supervisors to review for approval the Lot Consolidation for Daniel J. Colachino Jr. 48^th, Street Fell Township.
• The Fell Township Tax Collector will be available on Saturday April 12^th, 2025 & April 26^th, 2025, from 9am-12pm in addition to Tuesday’s from 5:30pm -7pm.
• Grattan Singer Hose Company will be sponsoring Fellstock on June 27^th, 28^th, and 29^th, 2025 on the Fire Company Grounds.
• Fell Township currently has a Burn Ban in effect until further notice.

MEETING AGENDA FOR MARCH 3RD, 2025 AT 7PM

• A special meeting was held on Wednesday 2/12/2025 at 2pm to vote on an Ordinance pertaining to collection of delinquent garbage and sewer fees.  Ordinance 02-12-2025-1 was approved.
• The Township has been accepting proposals for Towing services for abandoned and illegally parked vehicles. We received one proposal by the deadline of 02/26/2025.  Champions Recovery will be the company used for towing services within Fell Township.
• Supervisors to vote on Ordinance No. 03-03-2025-1.  An Ordinance requiring businesses within Fell Township to apply for and obtain a license.
• Resolution to appoint Maria Borick to the Planning Commission to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Sharon Gauthie.
• Workers Compensation Audit was conducted on 02/05/2025. No deficiencies were communicated.
• Fell Township Annual Audit was conducted on 02/13/2025.  Final report has been received, and no deficiencies were found.
• Fell Township will receive their annual Liquid Fuel Funds in the amount of $92,728.40 on 03/03/2025.
• Review of Lot Consolidation request for John & Rosemary Ofcharsky for property on Evergreen Street & Whitmore Avenue Fell Township.  Maps were signed and approved by the Fell Township Planning Commission on 02/25/2025. 
• Review of Major Subdivision request for Cerra/D&L Realty lot 13 Dundaff Street.  This was previously reviewed and approved but adjustments were added to map per Township Engineer review.  Maps were signed and approved by the Fell Township Planning Commission on 02/25/2025.  Signatures were also provided for sewage planning module application to be sent to DEP. 
• Review of Minor Subdivision request for DeNike/Hartman Crystal Lake Road.  Maps were signed and approved by the Fell Township Planning Commission on 02/25/2025. 

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA FOR FEBRUARY 12TH, 2025 AT 2PM

• Motion to approve Ordinance 02-12-2025-1 pertaining to collection of delinquent garbage and sewer fees.

MEETING AGENDA FOR FEBRUARY 3RD, 2025 AT 7PM

• Vote on waiver request regarding D&L Realty subdivision, and approval of subdivision.
• Township DPW Workers were laid off.  They are on call for winter road maintenance.
• A special meeting will be held on Wednesday 2/12/2025 at 2pm to vote on an Ordinance pertaining to collection of delinquent garbage and sewer fees.
• The Township will be accepting proposals for Towing services within the Township for abandoned and illegally parked vehicles.
• At the monthly March meeting the Supervisors will be voting on a business license ordinance.  A draft copy is available for review. 
• Workers Compensation Audit is scheduled for 2/5/2025.
• Township Annual Audit by Brian Kelly’s office is scheduled for 2/13/2025.
• The Township submitted Annual reports to receive our 2025 Liquid Fuels Funds.

Planning Commission:

• Fell Township Planning Commission reviewed 2 subdivision plans.  D&L Realty / Cerra Subdivision and Jaqueline DeNike / Hartman Subdivision.
• Lot line adjustment for Wise – Waibel, Peggy.
• Matt Spott Submitted preliminary plans for St. Michaels Church. 

ANNUAL AUDITORS MEETING AGENDA JANUARY 7TH, 2025 AT 4PM

TO SET THE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR HOURLY RATE FOR 2025.

2025 REORGANIZATION MEETING AGENDA FOR JANUARY 6TH, 2025 AT 7PM

Call to Order: Roll Call. ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese 

Pledge of Allegiance. 

Public Comment.

Nominations for Chairperson for 2025:  Motion to nominate Andy Gorel as Chairperson for 2025.  1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese 

The Chairperson assumes the chair and conducts the remainder of the meeting.

Motion to make the following appointments:

Motion to Appoint Dale Ulmer as Vice Chairperson for 2025.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese

Motion to Appoint Vince Barrese as Treasurer for 2025.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese

Motion to Appoint Maria Borick as Secretary for 2025 at the rate of pay of $23.00 per hour. 1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese

Motion to Appoint all three supervisors as Roadmasters for 2025.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese

Motion to appoint Dime Bank as depository for the General Fund and Liquid Fuels Accounts for 2025.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese

Motion to Appoint Walter Casper, Esquire, as Township Solicitor for the Board of Supervisors for 2025 at the rate of $150.00 per hour.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese

Motion to appoint the Law Office of Donald Karpowich, Attorney-At-Law, P.C., as special counsel for 2025 at the rate of $150.00 per hour.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese

Motion to appoint KBA as the Township Engineer for 2025 at the rate of pay based upon their fee schedule.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese

Motion that Peters Consultants, Inc. be appointed as alternate Township Engineer for 2025 at the rate of pay based upon their fee schedule.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese

Motion to appoint Attorney Edward Neyhart as Zoning Solicitor for 2025 at the rate of $125.00 per hour.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese

Motion to appoint Joseph Unis Jr. as Code Enforcement Officer & Zoning Officer for 2025 to be compensated at an hourly rate of $21.00.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese

Motion to appoint Gary Wetzel and Brandon Wetzel as full-time road crew/township workers for 2025, and that they be compensated at an hourly rate of $25.00.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese

Motin to appoint Joseph Unis Sr.as part-time road crew worker for 2025, to be compensated at an hourly rate of $17.00.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese

Motion to appoint Brian Kelly, CPA as auditing firm for the Township for 2025.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese

Motion to appoint Criterium-Peters as a third-party building inspector for 2025 based upon the fee schedule.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese

Motion to appoint David Lamereaux as Sewage Enforcement Officer for 2025 to be compensated per permit pursuant to the fee schedule.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese

Motion to appoint Michael Kielar to the Vacancy Board for 2025. 

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese

Motion to Adopt Resolution Appointing and Confirming Appointments to the Fell Township Zoning Hearing Board, Planning Commission, and the UCC Appeals Board.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese

Motion to hold regular supervisor’s meetings on the first Monday of each month at

7:00 p.m. at the municipal building.  If the meeting falls on a holiday, the meeting will be held the following Monday at 7:00 p.m.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese

Motion to hold work sessions as needed with the dates and times to be announced and advertised pursuant to Pennsylvania law.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese

Motion to hold township planning commission meetings the last Tuesday of each month at

7:00 p.m.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese

Motion to appoint Berkheimer as Twp. LST Tax Collector and Earned Income Tax Collector for 2025.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese

Motion to Adjourn Reorganizational Meeting.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Vince Barrese

MEETING AGENDA FOR JANUARY 6TH, 2025 AT 7:15PM

• The Zoning Hearing Board held a hearing for John Scott on 12/17/2024 at 6pm.  He was granted a special exception to change the nonconforming use of the property located at 940 Main Street in Simpson, PA from a sawmill to an auto body, repair, reconditioning, service and detailing with conditions.
• The blocked storm drain issue on Morse Avenue has been resolved. We were able to repair and open two drainpipes that terminate at the river which will help eliminate storm water problems. 
• The 2025 Budget and Tax Resolution was passed at a Special Meeting on 12/30/2024.
• Motion to pass Ordinance No. 1-06-25-1, an Ordinance making revisions to section 101 “No Parking Zones” of Chapter 17 Traffic & Motor Vehicles.
• Motion to pass Ordinance No. 1-06-25-2, an Ordinance to replace Chapter 7, Fire Protection & Fire Prevention.
• Liquid Fuels Audit for 2023 is schedule for Monday January 6^th, 2025 at 9am.

Fell Township Supervisors will hold a reorganization meeting on Monday, January 6^th, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. at the Fell Township Municipal Building located at 1 Veterans Road, Simpson, PA, 18407.  The regular monthly meetings for 2025 will be held on the first Monday of each month except if it falls on a federal holiday then the meeting will be on the following Monday. The Planning Commission will meet the last Tuesday of each month. All meetings will be held at 7 PM. at the Municipal Building. 

FELL TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING AT THE FELL TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING ON MONDAY DECEMBER 30TH, 2024 AT 4PM TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET, TAX RESOLUTION AND REFUSE FEE. AGENDA BELOW:

• MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 12-30-2024-1, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE TAX RATE FOR GENERAL TOWNSHIP PURPOSES AND THE ANNUAL REFUSE AND RECYLCLING FEE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025.
• MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 12-30-2024-2, FELL TOWNSHIP BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR YEAR 2025.

GARBAGE PICK UP FOR FELL TOWNSHIP WILL BE ON THURSDAY 01/02/2024 DUE TO THE NEW YEAR HOLIDAY!

GARBAGE PICK UP FOR FELL TOWNSHIP WILL BE ON THURSDAY 12/26/2024 DUE TO THE HOLIDAY!

MEETING AGENDA FOR DECEMBER 2ND, 2024 AT 7PM

• The Zoning Hearing Board has a scheduled hearing for John Scott on December 17^th, 2024, at 6pm.
• The Township experienced several down trees, power, and utility lines on Township streets from the storm on November 22^nd.  DPW put in long hours making sure all roads were open and safe for travel.
• DPW has been putting in a lot of time on Morse Avenue due to a blocked storm drainpipe that led to a subsidence. 
• We have a tentative 2025 Budget in review.  A meeting date to adopt the budget will be forthcoming.

DECLARATION OF DISASTER EMERGENCY 11/22/2024. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS OUT WITH DOWN POWERLINES AND TREES. PLEASE SHELTER IN PLACE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. FELL TOWNHSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

Meeting Agenda for November 4th, 2024 at 7pm

• The Zoning Hearing Board met Tuesday October 29^th at 6pm regarding the appeal of John Scott Main Street Simpson, PA.  Neither Mr. Scott nor his Attorney were in attendance.  The Zoning Hearing Board has rescheduled the hearing for December 17^th, 2024, at 6pm.
• Code Enforcement Officer attended the Hazard Mitigation Seminar in Lackawanna County on 10/30/2024. 
• Fell Township sold our 2019 Chevy Silverado Dump Truck for $25,100 on 10/26/2024.
• Fell Township is working with our Engineer and Attorney to negotiate with DEP on a solution to the Belmont Reservoir.  DEP is alleging that the wall is in danger of failing. 
• The Pioneer Aggregates appeal of their case to the Commonwealth Court is still pending.  No date has been set.
• Tuesday is Election Day, and the Polls are open from 7am – 8pm.
• Fell Township Board of Supervisors Motion to review and approve for signature the maps regarding Jamie Hunter lot consolidation Jefferson Street, Simpson.  Both Local & County Planning Commissions have already signed and approved.
• Pennies for Playgrounds, Non-Profit Group with the assistance from Fell Township has placed a Memorial Bench at Jefferson Street Playground.  It is an engraved flagstone bench in tribute to Four Township residents who were instrumental in the youth programs of Fell Township.  Stella White, John Borosky, Michael Petrilak, and Jerry Slick.  The flagstone bench and engraving were donated by J&J Stone Products.

Meeting Agenda for October 7th, 2024 at 7pm

• Fell Township DPW has restored and repaired Shust Road due to flood damage from the storm on 08/18/2024.  DPW crew has also been working to restore and repair Buffalo Road, Wallis Road, and Baker Road.
• WAYO Inc has completed the 2024 Fell Township paving project as of 9/30/2024.
• Fell Township received the payment of $12,919.92 to be made payable to the Fell Township Fireman’s Relief Association.  Check was mailed to them from Fell Township on 10/1/2024.
• Coalbrook Park Association has received a Grant totaling $50,000 from Representative Kyle Mullins office for park improvements.  They are presently receiving bids for a new roof, paving of parking lot, paving of walkway, and handicap bathroom accessibility. 

Meeting Agenda for September 9th, 2024 at 7pm

• Fell Township has a hearing scheduled in Scranton on August 13^th, 2024, with Honorable Alyce Hailstone Farrell.  Fell Township vs. Pioneer Aggregates Inc. & Clinton Properties Inc. has been postponed due to ongoing settlement negotiations.
• Supervisors to pass resolution to adjust the fee schedule for sewer enforcement issues.  Resolution number 09-09-2024.
• Fell Township sustained varying degrees of flood damage on several roads within the Township including Shust Road, Buffalo Road, Wallis Road, and Baker Road on 08/18/2024.  DPW crew have been working to restore and repair the damage.  We received several calls from homeowners that also sustained significant damage as well.
• The resurfacing of Baker and Pierce Road has been completed. The remainder of this year’s paving will be completed by 9/30/2024.

Meeting Agenda for August 5th, 2024 at 7pm

• Nick’s Excavating & Construction completed the grant project for the Jefferson Park Entrance and parking lot. 
• Pennies for Playgrounds will be hosting two more concerts at Monkey Run Park in August.  Sunday August 25^th, from 3pm – 7pm Endless Dream & Thursday August 29^th, from 6pm – 9pm The Wannabees.
• Fell Township has a hearing scheduled in Scranton on August 13^th, 2024, with Honorable Alyce Hailstone Farrell.  Fell Township vs. Pioneer Aggregates Inc. & Clinton Properties Inc.

Meeting Agenda for July 1st, 2024 at 7pm

• Re-sign maps for D&L Realty to T. Brennan for parcel of land on Northwest Road.
• Awarding of 2024 Paving and Sealcoat project.  The lowest bidder was Wayco Inc. with a paving bid of $32,233.92 and Sealcoat bid of $53,532.36.
• Andy Gorel and Maria Borick attended Coffee with the Commissioners at the Carbondale YMCA on June 21^st, 2024.  The Commissioners and several other local officials from around the county were able to share discussions regarding issues that we all face throughout our communities.
• DPW workers have been cutting back brush and trees around the Township streets.
• Grattan Singer Hose Company monthly breakfast will be held on Sunday July 7^th, 2024 from 8am-12pm. 
• Pennies for Playgrounds will be hosting The Critchley Brothers Band on Sunday July 21^st, 2024 from 2pm – 6pm.
• Pennies for Playgrounds annual Roundhead open golf tournament will be held on Saturday July 27^th, 2024 at Cricket Hill Golf Club at 1:30pm.

Meeting Agenda for June 3rd, 2024 at 7pm

• Pioneer Aggregates appeal to the Commonwealth Court of Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas decision upholding Fell Township’s Zoning Hearing Boards decision in the matter of the experimental mine reclamation they were performing at the Simpson Quarry is moving forward with no date for trial set at this time.
• The only bid for the Ford F750 5-ton dump truck was accepted and purchased.
• The Jefferson Street Park Paving Project bids were opened, and the job was awarded to the lowest bidder Nicks’s Excavating and Construction with a bid total of $81,274.50.
• Pennies for Playgrounds will be hosting their first concert of the season at Monkey Run Park on Sunday June 23^rd, 2024 at Monkey Run Park from 3pm – 6pm.
• 2024 Paving & Sealcoat bids will be opened at tonight’s meeting.    

Meeting Agenda for May 6th, 2024 at 7pm

• The case in front of the Environmental Hearing Board of PA regarding Pioneer Aggregates appeal of DEP’s decision denying their experimental mine reclamation has been settled between parties without Fell Township’s agreement.
• Motion to pass ordinance number 05-06-2024.  This is a Franchise Agreement between Fell Township and Adams Cable TV INC.
• Bids for a Ford F750 5-ton dump truck will be opened and reviewed at this meeting.
• 2024 Paving & Sealcoat bids have been advertised.  Bids will be opened at the June 3^rd, 2024, meeting.   
• The Jefferson Street Park Paving Project has been put out to bid.  Bids will be opened on May 9^th, at 2pm. 
• Grattan Singer Fire Company sold a 1988 Spartan Fire Truck on Municibid for $4,700.00. 

Meeting Agenda for April 1st, 2024 at 7pm

• The case in front of the Environmental Hearing Board of PA regarding Pioneer Aggregates appeal of DEP’s decision denying their experimental mine reclamation is still pending.
• Motion to Pass Ordinance number 04012024.  This ordinance pertains to work authorization permits for Fell Township.
• Pennies for Playgrounds has purchased a new bench for each of our parks in Fell Township.
• Grattan Singer Fire Station is hosting their Monthly Breakfast on the 1^st Sunday of every month from 8am – 1pm.  $10.00 per person.  Dine in or take out. 

Meeting Agenda for March 4th, 2024 at 7pm

• Liquid Fuel Funds were received in the amount of $95,348.29.
• The liquid Fuels Audit for the year 2022 has been completed and there were no findings to report. 
• The Deed transfer for 9 Ontario Street, Simpson has been completed to Nick Colachino.
• We received a favorable decision in the Land Use appeal of Pioneer Aggregates in Lackawanna County Court regarding the Zoning Boards Decision that their experimental mine reclamation was in violation of our Zoning Code.
• The second Land Use case appealed by Pioneer Aggregates was upheld.  The Court ruled because no historical written decision by the Zoning Board could be produced.  Pioneer Aggregates were not subject to the conditions placed on their operation at the time the original permit was issued.   
• The case in front of the Environmental Hearing Board of PA regarding Pioneer Aggregates appeal of DEP’s decision denying their experimental mine reclamation is still pending.
• Grattan Singer Fire Station is hosting their Monthly Breakfast on the 1^st Sunday of every month from 8am – 1pm.  $10.00 per person.  Dine in or take out. 

PUBLIC NOTE:

DUE TO WEATHER CONDITONS J.P. MASCARO WILL NOT BE PICKING UP TRASH UNTIL THURSDAY FEBRUARY 15TH, 2024. PLEASE SECURE YOUR TRASH PROPERLY UNTIL THE MORNING. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING. 

FELL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Meeting Agenda for February 5th, 2024 at 7pm

• ZONING HEARING BOARD CONTINUED HEARING FOR A. KHAN.
• PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEWED SUBDIVISION PLANS FOR T. & T. BRENNAN AND L. TOTARO.  PLANNING COMMISSION HAS REQUESTED MORE INFORMATION AND PLANS FOR BOTH BEFORE MAKING RECOMMENDATION.  NEXT HEARING DATE TO BE SCHEDULED.
• BOTH DOYLE & ROTH AND ONTARIO STREET DEMOLITION PROJECTS ARE COMPLETED.
• THE GRATTAN SINGER HOSE CO. #1 WILL BE HOSTING A PASTA DINNER ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24^TH, 2024 FROM 3PM – 6PM.  COST $10.00 PER PERSON.  DINE IN OR TAKE OUT.
• LITERATURE IS AVAILABLE WITH TIPS TO HELP MANAGE STORMWATER RUNOFF TO PROTECT THE CHESAPEAKE BAY.

Meeting Agenda for January 8th, 2023 at 7pm

• The Demolition Project with Fell Township and the Land Bank on Ontario Street began 1/4/2023. Is in clean up stage.
• There will be a Zoning Hearing on Tuesday 1/23/24 at 6pm for Anwar Kahn regarding his Zoning Appeal Application for a Camping Ground at the property location of 74 Owego Street Fell Township, PA 18407.
• Doyle & Roth Demolition Project is almost completed.
• We are awaiting the Lackawanna County Zoning Boards decision on Pioneer Aggregates from the Lackawanna County Court.
• We are awaiting a court date in Harrisburg in front of the Environmental Hearing Board regarding the Pioneer Aggregates appeal of DEP’s decision to deny process on a statewide level.
• The Grant Application that was submitted for the 1^st District Stormwater Mitigation Project is still pending.
• We have received the $61,110 in Grant Funds we were awarded for the Jefferson Street Park Infrastructure Project.  This will focus on paving the entry way into Jefferson Park.   
• Motion to Pay $15.00 per meeting annually to the Planning Commission Members based on attendance effective 1/8/2024 and all dates going forward.

2024 ANNUAL AUDITORS MEETING JANUARY 3, 2024 AT 6:30PM

MOTION OF TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS RATE OF PAY

2024 REORGANIZATION MEETING AGENDA JANUARY 2, 2024 AT 5PM

Nominations for Chairperson for 2024:  Motion to nominate Andy Gorel as Chairperson for 2024. 

Chairperson assumes the chair and conducts the remainder of the meeting.

Motion to make the following appointments:

Motion to Appoint Dale Ulmer as Vice Chairperson for 2024.

Motion to Appoint Vince Barrese as Treasurer for 2024.

Motion to Appoint Maria Borick as Secretary for 2024 at the rate of pay of $21.00 per hour.

Motion to Appoint all three supervisors as Roadmasters for 2024.

Motion to appoint Dime Bank as depository for the General Fund and Liquid Fuels Accounts for 2024.

Motion to Appoint Walter Casper, Esquire, as Township Solicitor for the Board of Supervisors for 2024 at the rate of $150.00 per hour.

Motion to appoint the Law Office of Donald Karpowich, Attorney-At-Law, P.C., as special counsel for 2024 at the rate of $150.00 per hour.

Motion to appoint KBA as the Township Engineer for 2024 at the rate of pay based upon their fee schedule.

Motion that Peters Consultants, Inc. be appointed as alternate Township Engineer for 2024 at the rate of pay based upon their fee schedule.

Motion to appoint Attorney Edward Neyhart as Zoning Solicitor for 2024 at the rate of $125.00 per hour.

Motion to appoint Joseph Unis as Code Enforcement Officer & Zoning Officer for 2024 at the rate of pay of $21.00 per hour.

Motion to appoint Gary Wetzel and Brandon Wetzel as full-time road crew/township workers for 2024, and that they be compensated at an hourly rate of $24.00.

Motion to appoint Brian Kelly, CPA as auditing firm for the Township for 2024.

Motion to appoint Criterium-Peters as a third-party building inspector for 2024 based upon the fee schedule.

Motion to appoint Davide Lamereaux as Sewage Enforcement Officer for 2024 to be compensated per permit pursuant to the fee schedule.

Motion to appoint Michael Kielar to the vacancy board for 2024. 

Motion to Adopt Resolution Appointing and Confirming Appointments to the Fell Township Zoning Hearing Board, Planning Commission, and the UCC Appeals Board.

Motion to advertise regular supervisor’s meetings on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the municipal building.  If the meeting falls on a holiday, the meeting will be held the next Monday at 7:00 p.m.

Motion to hold work sessions as needed with the dates and times to be announced and advertised pursuant to Pennsylvania law.

Motion to hold township planning commission meetings the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Motion to appoint Berkheimer as Twp. LST Tax Collector and Earned Income Tax Collector for 2024.

Special Meeting Agenda for December 27th, 2023 4pm

•   2024 Budget Meeting

Meeting Agenda for December 4th, 2023

• The Demolition at Doyle & Roth is nearing completion.  All structures are down, and they are in the demolition removal process.
• The demolition project for Ontario Street has been awarded to Nick’s Excavating & Construction with a bid of $21,600.  Original low bidder G & R withdrew their bid.
• T. Brennan’s has completed the Jefferson and Main Street Intersection Reconstruction Project. The road opened on 12/1/2023.
• A Zoning Hearing was held on November 15^th, 2023, at 6pm at the Municipal Building for Chelsea Cicio and Christopher Cicio seeking zoning relief to operate an automobile repair and inspection garage in an R2 zone. Zoning Variance was granted by the Zoning Board.
• Fell Township DPW performed ditch cleaning and pipe repair on Old Baker Road.
• Pass Resolution Number: 12-4-23-1 of 2023 establishing the Garbage Collection Fee & Annual Sewer Rental Fee.
• Pass Resolution Number: 12-4-23-2 of 2023 establishing the Winter Maintenance Service Agreement between PennDOT and Fell Township.
• The 2024 Budget will be available for public inspection at the Fell Township Municipal Building beginning on December 6^th, 2023.  Special Meeting to pass the 2024 Budget will be held on December 27^th, 2023, at 4pm also at the Municipal Building. 

Special Meeting for November 8th, 2023

There will be a Special meeting on Wednesday November 8^th, 2023, at 4pm where bids will be opened and read aloud regarding the demolition project for 13 Ontario Street.

Meeting Agenda for November 6th, 2023

• Demolition continues at the Doyle and Roth property on Morss Avenue, close to completion.
• There will be a Special meeting on Wednesday November 8^th, 2023, at 4pm where bids will be opened and read aloud regarding the demolition project for 13 Ontario Street.
• PennDOT is continuing progress towards the completion of the Jefferson and Main Street intersection reconstruction. Completion date pending.  
• The new Coal Brook playground equipment has been installed and the restoration of the park has been completed, by Corey Plevyak of TCR Solutions and the Fell Township DPW Crew.
• The Township DPW Crew cleaned the ditches on Old Baker Road.
• Zoning Hearing on November 15^th at 6pm at the Municipal Building for Chelsea Cicio and Christopher Cicio seeking zoning relief to operate an automobile repair and inspection garage in an R2 zone.

On Tuesday October 31st, 2023, The Simpson VFW will be hosting a Trunk or Treat from 4pm-7pm!

Meeting Agenda for October 2nd, 2023

• Fell Township’s 2^nd Paving Project has been completed by New Enterprise Stone & Lime CO.
• Demolition continues at the Doyle and Roth property on Morss Avenue, tremendous progress has been made.
• Fell Township has signed a contract with The Land Bank to secure the funding to demolish property on Ontario Street.  We are hoping to put it out to bid as soon as possible.
• PennDOT has begun the restructuring for the Jefferson and Main Street intersection and should be completed by early November.
• We are in the process of entering into an agreement with PennDOT to take over plowing on Reservoir Street and Valley View Terrance / Main Street in Richmondale.
• We sold a 1975 non-operable Fire Truck for $1,600. The funds were donated to the Fire Company for improvements.
• The new Coal Brook playground equipment that was donated is being installed presently by TCR Solutions with assistance for Fell Townships DPW crew.   
• Immediately following tonight’s meeting there will be an informational session to help raise public awareness regarding rainwater runoff and the perils it creates for Chesapeake Bay.

Meeting Agenda for September 11th, 2023

• Fell Township’s 2^nd Paving Project has begun and should be completed this week by New Enterprise Stone & Lime CO.
• Demolition has begun at the Doyle and Roth property on Morss Avenue.
• Fell Township’s Landscape Architect and Secretary are currently in the process of securing additional funds that were granted by the DCED for the remaining improvements to Jefferson Street Playground. 
• A new loader has been delivered.
• A new Dump Truck has been delivered.
• A new Trailer has been delivered.
• Fell Twp has taken over ownership of The Fell School pending resolution of the DEP concerns regarding the reservoir wall structural integrity prior to commitment.   
• Fell Township has reached a tentative agreement with The Land Bank to secure funding to demolish Ontario Street property. 

Meeting Agenda for August 7, 2023

• Open bids and Award bid for a Mack Tandem Axle Truck.
• Fell Township’s 2^nd Paving Project bid has been awarded to New Enterprise Stone & Lime CO.
• Fell Township’s 2023 Sealcoat project is complete.
• The DCED Grant application that Fell Township has applied for is under review. These grant funds will be used for our Flood Mitigation & Stormwater Project for the 1^st District of Fell Township if awarded.
• The beginning stages of the demolition process began at the Doyle and Roth property on Morss Avenue.
• Grattan Singer Fire Company is hosting a Chicken BBQ at the Fire Hall on August 27^th, from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Tickets are $15.00 each.
• Pennies for Playgrounds will be hosting 3 events in August at Monkey Run Park:

Blue London on August 12^th, 2023, from 2pm-6pm.

The Critchley Brothers Band on August 27^th, 2023, from 2pm-6pm.

The Wannabees on August 31^st, 2023, from 6pm-9pm.

• Fell Township received a donation with thanks to Marlene Sebastianelli, The CASE Quattro Winery and The Citizens for a Healthy Jessup.  This donation was to help defray the Townships legal costs for the ongoing battle with Pioneer Aggregates regarding the contaminated fill at the Simpson Stone Quarry.
• Fell township has acquired 5 new picnic tables for our parks. 

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA FOR JULY 24, 2023

• Special Meeting to open bids submitted for Fell Township’s 2^nd Paving Project for 2023.

MEETING AGENDA FOR JULY 3, 2023

• Approval of subdivision for the lands of Saint Michaels Church to be conveyed to Stanley. Yavoroski.
• Fell Township is in the process of advertising for bids for our 2^nd Paving Project.  Bids will be opened and awarded at the Special Meeting scheduled for July 24^th, 2023 at 6:30pm.
• We have signed our 5-year garbage contract with J.P Mascaro and sons effective July 1^st, 2023.
• Final approval of Gracelyn Estates Map.
• Pennies for Playgrounds will be hosting the Wannabees on July 27^th, 2023 from 6pm-9pm at Monkey Run Park.
• The Round Head Open will be held on July 29^th at 1:30pm at Cricket Hill Golf Course.

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA FOR JUNE 14, 2023

• Fell Township to hold a special meeting at 6pm to take specific action on the garbage removal bid that was awarded to JP Mascaro & Sons on June 5th, 2023.

MEETING AGENDA FOR JUNE 5, 2023

• Resolution Passed at a Special Meeting held on Thursday, May 25^th, 2023, at 4pm approving Fell Township to apply for a grant of $300,000 through the DCED FMP Grant Program for Flood Mitigation and Stormwater Management in the 1^st District of Fell Township on 43^rd, 44^th, and Farview Streets.  We submitted the application to the DCED on May 30^th, 2023.
• Paving Project Complete.  Total Cost of paving $184,714.40.
• Garbage Bids to be opened. 
• Fell Township vs. Kevin Thompson, we were awarded judgement of $12,236.23.  The defendant has made no effort to maintain or clean property. 
• Doyle and Roth – Environmental Study Phase 1 is under review and a demolition contractor should be obtained by Doyle and Roth.
• Jefferson Street Playground updates and repairs are currently in process.  The New Pavilion has been completed.  We are in the process of negotiating the plans for the other renovations that we will be using with the $61,000 Grant Funds.
• UGI paving completed on Morse Ave and adjoining streets. Restoration work is still in process. 
• There was a sewer emergency on Green Street that caused damage to a residence.  We believe this was caused by negligence from UGI and PA American Water and are pursuing this.  Our sewer line appears to have been damaged by both companies during work they performed.    
• The culvert pipe on Old Baker Road will be completed by June 9^th. 

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA FOR MAY 25, 2023

• Resolution 05-25-23 for Fell Township to apply for a grant of $300,000 through the DCED FMP Grant Program for Flood Mitigation and Stormwater Management in the 1^st District of Fell Township on 43^rd, 44^th, and Farview Streets.

MEETING AGENDA FOR MAY 1, 2023

• The Paving bid has been awarded to H&K Group, INC. The Sealcoat bid has been awarded to Wayco, INC.

• The UCC Board of appeals hearing regarding Doyle & Roth will be held on May 1^st at 5pm prior to the monthly township meeting.

• Township Supervisors have asked our Solicitor to prepare for bidding regarding garbage collection for our upcoming contract renewal.

• Pioneer Aggregates has filed an appeal with DEP. Hearing date in Harrisburg is still pending.

• Catch basin and pipe repair on George Street is complete.

• A Zoning Hearing was held on Thursday April 13^th, 2023, for Martin & Pamela Bifano Subdivision and Special Exception Hearing for, Verizon Wireless & Margaret Thornton. Both applications were approved.

• Fell Township vs. Kevin Thompson, Civil Action Hearing was scheduled for Tuesday April 25^th, 2023, and has been postponed. Date to be determined.

• Fell Township purchased a new Z-BAR Wheel Loader from Medico Construction Equipment at a cost of $157,522.20.

• UGI is in the process of paving where they replaced the gas line last fall on Morse Avenue and adjoining streets. This should be complete by next week.

MEETING AGENDA FOR APRIL 3, 2023

1.  Fell Township’s Appeal Hearing vs. Pioneer Aggregates was heard in Lackawanna County Court on March 24^th, 2023. No decision. 

2. Pioneer Aggregates has filed an appeal with DEP.  Hearing date in Harrisburg, PA to be scheduled.

3. Catch basin and pipe repair on George Street has begun.

4. Fell Township is in process of finalizing plans for use of the $61,000 Grant for Jefferson Park. 

5. There will be a Zoning Hearing on Thursday April 13^th, 2023, 6pm at the Fell Township Municipal Building for the following:

• Martin & Pamela Bifano Subdivision.
• Special Exception Zoning Hearing, Verizon Wireless & Margaret Thornton. 

6. Fell Township vs. Kevin Thompson, Civil Action Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday April 25^th, 2023, at 2:30pm.

7. Fell Township is currently researching prices on a new loader truck.
8. Fell Township’s Annual Audit was performed by Brian T. Kelly, CPA & Associates, LLC.
9. Fell Township’s Paving and Sealcoat bids will be opened, and the bid will be awarded.

MEETING AGENDA FOR MARCH 6, 2023

• Motion to allow special counsel, the law firm of Donald G. Karpowich, Attorney-At-Law, P.C., to file a Petition to Intervene in the appeal of Pioneer Aggregates, Inc. and Earth Revival, LLC v. DEP before the EHB at Docket No. 2023-013-CS.  

• Motion to appoint Joseph Unis Sr. as Coordinator of Emergency Management for Fell Township.

• Motion to appoint Maria Borick as Deputy Tax Collector effective 3/6/2023.

• Fell Township has secured $61,110 additional grant funds for the Jefferson Street Park Grant.  This began under Representative Bridget Kosierowski’s Office. We are now connected with Representative Kyle Mullin’s Office and entering the phase of grant completion to access funds.

• Fell Township received a zoning application from Verizon Wireless to put a tower on Margaret Thornton’s property.  Hearing to be scheduled.

• Fell Township DPW Crew cut back all brush on the roads of Fell Township.

• Joseph Unis Jr. – Fell Township Code Enforcement Officer is the 1st Code Enforcement Officer in the State of Pennsylvania to be registered with the 911 Com Center.  In Non-Emergent situations 911 will be able to contact him to ensure contact and resolution to Fell Township residents. 

Meeting Agenda February 6, 2023 

Construction on the Jefferson Street Pavilion has begun. 

Carol Baresse the Fell Township Tax Collector has resigned from the position effective 1/17/2023. Fell Township Board of Supervisors accepts the resignation. 

Fell Township Zoning Board Member Jeremy Fedorchak has resigned to accept the position as tax collector effective 2/6/2023. Fell Township Board of Supervisors accepts the resignation. 

Pass Resolution 2-06-2023-1 to appoint Jeremy Fedorchak to the position of Tax Collector for Fell Township for the remainder of the 2023 Fiscal year. 

Pass resolution 2-06-2023-2 to appoint Randy Snedeker effective 2/6/2023 to serve on the zoning hearing board until 12/31/2023. 

Doyle and Roth property was condemned on 1/28/2023 by Code Enforcement Officer Joseph Unis Jr. 

Correspondence sent to DEP regarding contaminated fill material that was placed in Pioneer Aggregates Quarry site located in Fell Township. Letters dated 7/5/2022 and 9/13/2022 have yet to be responded to. 

Bifano subdivision

Meeting Agenda January 9, 2023

2023 Reorganization Meeting held January 3rd

Maria Borick appointed secretary as of January 3rd

Resolutions to be adopted for membership of: Zoning Hearing Board, Fell Township Planning Commission & UCC Appeals Board

Fell Township Reorganization Meeting – January 3, 2023 @ 6 PM

Call to Order: Roll Call. ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar 

Pledge of Allegiance. 

Public Comment

Nominations for Chairperson for 2023:  Motion to nominate Andy Gorel as Chairperson for 2022.  1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar 

Chairman assumes the chair and conducts the remainder of the meeting.

Motion to make the following appointments:

Motion to Appoint Dale Ulmer as Vice Chairperson for 2023. 1^st_____2^nd_____Vote:

____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar

Motion to Appoint Michael Kielar as Treasurer for 2023. 1^st_____2^nd_____Vote:

____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar

Motion to Appoint Maria Borick as Secretary for 2023 at the rate of pay of $20.00 per hour. 1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar

Motion to Appoint all three supervisors as Roadmasters for 2023.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar

Motion to appoint Dime Bank as depository for the General Fund and Liquid Fuels Accounts for 2023.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar

Motion to Appoint Walter Casper, Esquire, as Township Solicitor for the Board of Supervisors for 2023 at the rate of $150.00 per hour.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar

Motion to appoint the Law Office of Donald Karpowich, Attorney-At-Law, P.C., as special counsel for 2023 at the rate of $150.00 per hour.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar  

Motion to appoint KBA as the Township Engineer for 2023 at the rate of pay based upon their fee schedule.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar

Motion that Peters Consultants, Inc. be appointed as alternate Township Engineer for 2023 at the fate of pay based upon their fee schedule.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar

Motion to appoint Attorney Edward Neyhart as Zoning Solicitor for 2023 at the rate of $125.00 per hour.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar

Motion to appoint Joseph Unis Jr. as Zoning Officer for 2023 at the rate of pay of $100.00 per month.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar

Motion to appoint Joseph Unis as Code Enforcement Officer for 2023 at the rate of pay of $20.00 per hour.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar

Motion to appoint Gary Wetzel and Brandon Wetzel as part-time road crew/township workers for 2023, and that they be compensated at an hourly rate of $23.00.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar

Motion to appoint Brian Kelly, CPA as auditing firm for the Township for 2023.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar

Motion to appoint Criterium-Peters as a third-party building inspector for 2023 based upon the fee schedule.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar

Motion to appoint Davide Lamereaux as Sewage Enforcement Officer for 2023 to be compensated per permit pursuant to the fee schedule.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar

Motion to appoint Joseph Kluck to the vacancy board for 2023. 

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar

Motion to Adopt Resolution Appointing and Confirming Appointments to the Fell Township Zoning Hearing Board.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar

Motion to Adopt Resolution Appointing and Confirming Appointments to the Fell Township Planning Commission.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar

Motion to Adopt Resolution Appointing and Confirming Appointments to the Fell Township UCC Appeals Board.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar

Motion to advertise regular supervisor’s meetings the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the municipal building.   If the meeting falls on a holiday, the meeting will be held the next Monday at 7:00 p.m.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar

Motion to hold work sessions as needed with the dates and times to be announced and advertised pursuant to Pennsylvania law.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar

Motion to hold township planning commission meetings the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar

Motion to appoint Berkheimer as Twp. LST Tax Collector and Earned Income Tax Collector for 2022.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar

Motion to Adjourn Reorganizational Meeting.

1^st_____2^nd_____Vote: ____ Andy Gorel _____ Dale Ulmer _____ Michael Kielar

Agenda for December 5, 2022

Ordinance to adopt ComCast Agreement

Ordinance to update No Parking section of Parking Code

Zoning Board meeting scheduled for December 19th to hear appeal of Martin & Pamela Bifano

Will be advertising 2023 budget meeting for late in December

Agenda for November 7, 2022

Motion to approve ComCast Franchise agreement

Paving project on sections of Crystal Lake Blvd., Wallis Road, Carbon Street & Evergreen Street completed

Pavilion for Jefferson Street Park to be delivered before winter

Agenda for October 3, 2022

Motion to award paving contract for sections of Crystal Lake Blvd., Wallis Road, Carbon Street & Evergreen Street to New Enterprises Stone & Lime Company at a cost of $144,086.

Resolution to request an LSA grant in the amount of $200,148 from the CFA for storm water system on 44th, 43rd, and Fairview Streets.

Supervisors will be giving final approval to a lot consolidation in Richmondale for Mary Jo Navin.

Township has received 2nd payment of ARP funds in the amount of $109,042.66.

Krieger Construction has completed the UGI pipeline upgrades on Morss Avenue and adjacent streets. Stafursky paving will be handling the pave & restoration beginning in a few weeks.

Secretary Jennifer Carachilo has resigned.

Agenda for September 6, 2022

Execution of Resolution 9-6-2022-1 to make Peters Consultants new Township inspection company.

Lackawanna County will be replacing the bridge on Wallis Road within the next year.

PennDot notified us the Jefferson Street Widening project is put on hold until next year.

Motion to pass and sign Resolution 9-6-2022-2 to receive and accept bids for some paving in the Township

Tentative approval for lot consolidation in Richmondale

Agenda for August 1, 2022

Bridge on Wallis Road will be replaced by the county in the upcoming months

We are working with PennDot on widening the bottom of Jefferson Street

Motion to replace NEIC with Peters Consultants as our inspection company

Agenda for July 5, 2022

Annie Pagonis has resigned from her position as Zoning Officer.

Joe Unis Jr has been appointed new Zoning Officer.

Multi Municipal Plan presentation

Agenda for June 6, 2022

Supervisors met with a representative from Comcast today about expanding their service into the area

We received additional money from Bridget Kosierowski to add to the grant money already awarded to us to continue with the original pavilion project at Jefferson Park

Trees were cut and ditch repairs were done on Shust Road.

Township purchased a new mower from Powell’s

Grattan Singer has been licensed through the state and will now be responding to life threatening medical calls as part of a quick response service

Jeff Kelly subdivision requires Supervisors signatures

Anyone with pothole problems or other issues is urged to call the township

Agenda for May 2, 2022

Pioneer Aggregates is appealing the newest decision by the Zoning Hearing Board.

The Supervisors will be joining several others on a visit to the Pioneer Aggregates site of their mine reclamation project.

Motion to appoint Gina Heenan as Township Auditor to complete the term made vacant by the passing of Joelyn Mark.

Lackawanna County is working with PA DEP to check for the presence of West Nile Virus from May to October. Collection equipment may be seen in the area. They ask that we leave everything we find as is so the can get proper data collection.

Several road projects are happening. A drain pipe is being replaced on Old Baker Road. Ditch cleaning is being done on Wallis Road and Shust Road. Please call the office with any issues you think need to be addressed, including potholes.

Cameron Street lot line change maps

Agenda for April 4, 2022

Carol will be here at the Township building to collect taxes on Saturday April 23 and April 30 from 9am-12noon.

Motion to set secretary pay rate at $20 per hour.

We are accepting new bids for the Jefferson Park pavilion without the concrete work included.

DEP denied Pioneer’s permit to use Re-crete at their site here in the Township

The financial audit has been completed by Brian Kelly’s CPA firm.

Scott Linde would like to discuss some issues and ideas.

Cicio lot realignment

Cosklo subdivision

Agenda for Mar 7, 2022

Waiting on the written decision from the Zoning Hearing Board on Pioneer Aggregates 2nd notice of violation.

We had a zoom meeting with the architect concerning the pavilion at Jefferson Street Park. He prepared bid specs and sent them out to interested parties.

We have brochures and posters discussing the damage storm water can do.

The garbage situation has significantly improved. Residents are still urged to call both us and Mascaro with any issues. 1- 800- 243 – 7575

Pipe to be replaced on Baker Road

Agenda for Feb 7, 2022

We are working with PennDot on a street widening project to make the bottom of Jefferson Street wider.

Pioneer Aggregates has appealed the first ruling by the Zoning Hearing Board. The second violation hearings are still ongoing with the next hearing Thursday at 6 PM at the Township building.

We received a grant to add a pavilion to the Jefferson Street park. We will meet with the architect soon to discuss different plans since we received much less money than anticipated.

We are still having major issues with Mascaro and the garbage pickup. Residents are urged to call both us and Mascaro at 18002437575 with their issues.

New no parking ordinances were adopted at a meeting on December 30.

Agenda for Jan 3, 2022

Meeting was held December 30 to adopt budget and new code of ordinances for the township.

Reorganizational meeting will take place at the beginning of the regular meeting

Pioneer Aggregates hearing will continue on Jan 13 at 6PM at township building

We received a grant for $40,800 for a pavilion to be added to Jefferson Park. We will be meeting with McLane and Associates to discuss details for a more scaled down project

We’d like to thank Frank Regal for his donation of a trailer for the excavator purchased from him

House and garage at 712 Main Street were razed by Nick’s Paving and Excavating, who had the winning bid. We’ll be working with PennDot on improving that intersection

Board of Auditors meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tues at 6PM

Agenda for December 6, 2021

Upated agenda items…motion to add Peters Consultants to the agenda and a motion to approve adding Peters Consultants to assist the Township with its ongoing effort to prevent Pioneer Aggregates from proceeding with its waste disposal in Fell Township were both added to the agenda.

There will be a public meeting on Thursday, Dec 30 at 4PM at the municipal building. The 2022 budget will be considered for final adoption. Also, a new code of ordinances will be passed at the meeting.

The Zoning Hearing Board will hold an appeal hearing on Wednesday, December 22 at 6:30PM at the municipal building. The purpose of this hearing is to hear the appeal of Pioneer Aggregates about lapse in special exception permit.

Brochures on damage storm water can do are still available.

The Township is taking bids for demolition of house and garage on 712 Main Street. More information is available upon request.

While the garbage collection in improved dramatically, we are still working on a few issues. Residents are urged to call both us and Mascaro at 1-800-243-7575 with any problems still occurring.

Agenda for November 1, 2021

The Pioneer Aggregates Zoning Appeal decision is expected Nov. 4

We are working on the current garbage situation. Residents are urged to call both this office 570-282-0321 and Mascaro at 1-800-243-7575

Township is still promoting the damage storm water does. Brochures on the desk and a few links more information will be added to the website soon.

We will be opening bids for the mini excavator the township is looking to purchase.

Motion and vote to authorize the supervisors to sign deeds to Ryan Cosklo for Owego street properties

request by Emmett Mancinelli & Associates on behalf of Gracelyn Estates for township to sign agency agreement for PENNDOT HOP for pipe under access road into  development

Pennies for Playgrounds will be working with the VFW to honor those who served on Veterans Day. A small ceremony will take place at the tank at 6PM November 11. They encourage all to attend.

Agenda for October 4, 2021

Pioneer hearing concluded and a decision is expected in November.

KBA Engineering Firm attending to discuss speed humps

Bids for 2 parcels on Owego Street to be opened

Motion to accept Hemak deed in lieu of execution on filed municipal liens.

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