The state of a house in the township and water encroachment due to beaver dams were the main focus during Monday’s Foster Township Supervisors meeting.
A residence at 478 Lambert Drive, owned by Pete Kervin and vacant for approximately 20 years, has become a serious concern due to recent weather damage that opened the property to the elements, wildlife and potentially to trespass of anyone who wishes to enter the property.
The residence is already condemned. Supervisors noted the next step is to advise the owner of the need to secure the property.
Meanwhile, a beaver dam that is under U.S. Route 219 is causing water to pool on the property of township residents, including two of serious concern, one on Moriana Avenue and the residence at 1149 East Main Street. The water is also resulting in the submersion of township manholes, leaving them inaccessible.
A complaint was filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and efforts to obtain assistance from the railroad is also in progress. The next step, according to Supervisor Chairman George Hocker, is to enlist the assistance of Rep. Martin Causer, R-Turtlepoint, and that step is to be taken this week.
The report on Foster Township police activity for the month of March stated that officers handled 185 complaints, 12 motor vehicle accidents and 10 criminal investigations. Officers issued 22 citations and patrolled a total of 5,809 miles for the month.
The township road crew plowed and sanded four times, handled issues with a bridge abutment on upper Harrisburg Run and cleaned ditches and filled potholes. The crew also cleared sand from the township’s bridges and began clearing debris from the roads in preparation for the arrival of spring.
Code enforcement handled three complaints, one that involved loose dogs and scattered garbage, one that involved burning garbage and a third, where the owner was directed to address the issue within 10 days or receive a citation.
The State Ethics forms were received. They are to be returned to the township office prior to May 1.
The possibility of a spring cleanup is under consideration. Supervisors are checking on details and hope to set a date for the cleanup in May, if it is deemed possible this year as COVID-19 lingers.
Supervisors also voted unanimously to write a letter of support in favor of an ARC Power Grant, intended for use to expand access to high-speed internet in the area.
