Published March 28. 2018 12:00AM
With a series of resolutions at its March 22 meeting, the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors passed responsibilities to the new township manager, Brent Green. Longtime Manager Deborah Seiple will officially retire at the end of the month.
Included as part of the change, the township established two separate classes of employees. Township personnel elected to be represented by a union.
In other business, Supervisor Mark Schwartz brought up a problem on Debra Court. The road was originally set up as a cul-de-sac with four lots. The two front lots are preferred access to Douglas Lane. Both of the back two lots are owned by the same person, but there is only one house. The cul-de-sac return circle far exceeds required standards. The road requires upgrading and repair.
Township Engineer James Milot suggested having the road revert to private status. Solicitor Joseph Piperato noted that the two front property owners have certain rights to the road and need to be consulted.
Supervisors did agree the road needs to be repaired and cannot remain in its existing configuration. The options available, in addition to vacating, include reviewing it for limited access and reducing the turning radius from the existing 75 feet to 40 feet.
As part of the turnover to the new manager, the township reported delinquent accounts of $8,363.86. The board is looking to turn these over to a collection agency. Portnoff Law Associates was mentioned as a possible candidate. The collection concern is scheduled for discussion at the next board meeting.
PRESS PHOTO BY PAUL CMILOutgoing East Allen Township Manager Deborah Seiple attends her last official meeting March 22 and welcomes incoming township Manager Brent Green.