During the Aug. 21 board meeting for Lower Milford Township Supervisors, the impending closing of Lower Milford Elementary School was discussed.

Since the Southern Lehigh School District announced their plan to close Lower Milford Elementary School in a couple of years, the current PTA has started putting plans in place to preserve artifacts currently housed at the school. Should the closing not take place, all items would remain with the school, but if it does close sentimental and historical items will find new homes at the township building.

Under discussion were stepping stones made by first grade classes.

Each year students bring in small trinkets to be added to a class stepping stone displayed on the property. In the event the closing happens, it was agreed the stones would be moved to the township park to avoid them being lost or destroyed.

The board also agreed to give a home to a quilt hanging at the school. The hand-painted quilt has been signed by visiting authors and is fully framed and ready to hang. There is also a possibility of some scrapbooks. The goal of the PTA was to get this agreement in writing to ensure the items are provided for it the closing happens.

Supervisor Donna Wright opened a discussion about the possibility of conducting a traffic count on non-state roads to help plan future maintenance and care and to let police know where to patrol.

Supervisor Michael Snovitch said "we need to pick key ones."

Supervisor William Roy asked, "What will be the cost?"

Rich Kinsey from public works was in attendance and said he and Police Chief John Dondero have made a list of high volume roads and would like to start with the busiest and work backwards. The chief said they already own the machine to do the counts so the only cost might be the need for more of the special tape used on roads.

Dondero's suggestion was to record each road for 24 hours, starting and ending at the same time. He would then download each road and prepare a report. Everything should be the same for each road.

Kinsey also mentioned there is "a possibility of funding for low traffic roads under the Dirt and Gravel Road Program in 2015."

Lance Title had some further questions about the personnel issue he questioned at last month's meeting. The board and Solicitor Joseph Bresnan reiterated the issue at hand is a personnel matter and all discussion about it has been taken inside.

'It is customary to not put details of a personnel matter" in the minutes of the meeting because "privacy rights are implicated," Bresnan said.

Wright stated for the public, "It is a personnel issue and we can't discuss it further. We thank you for bringing it to us."

It was agreed to amend a document for Pennvest to make some date corrections to the loan agreement made when the sewage plant was mandated. The township is not in arrears and does not owe any interest, this just amends the document so everyone is protected.

Wright reminded the audience plans have already started for the fall festival to be held Sept. 27. Numerous baskets for the silent auction were already placed in the meeting room.

In other business, a number of citizens were concerned about what chemicals are being sprayed on vegetation by some roads and creeks and visibility on state roads. Regarding the chemicals, Wright said PennDOT and PPL "do not have to clear it with us. There is no regulation over federal utilities."

For visibility issues on state roads, citizens can contact PennDOT. If calling does not work, let the board know. The brush cutters are currently in the area so now is a good time to let them know about issues.

Currently the issue of the quarry is in front of the zoning hearing board. The planning commission gave preliminary approval and they have a time period to get it in front of the planning commissioner.

Wright was challenged to do the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge by members of the Lower Milford Fire Department. She accepted the challenge and completed it after the meeting with the help of the president of fire company, and former police chief, Lloyd Ohl. She in turn nominated fellow supervisors William Roy and Michael Snovitch and her husband.