Susan Giralico, secretary of the Lynn Township Recreation Committee, addressed supervisors seeking help for their functions.

The committee needs volunteers to help in the Ontelaunee Park kitchen and sometimes to park cars, she told the board at its May 8 meeting.

In other matters, Norine Gianusso asked the board for help to stop her neighbors from burning.

The neighbors apparently have left fires unattended.

Lynnport Fire Company recently answered two calls at the property to put out the fires, she said.

New Tripoli Fire Chief Peter Christ said the fire chief has the option to prosecute anyone who willfully starts a fire and leaves it unattended, resulting in a response by the fire company.

Mike Richards of 7171 Behler Road, purchaser of the former Clarence Mantz General Store property, had a question concerning maintenance of the culvert and pipe near his property.

There is a dispute between the township and PennDOT as to responsibility for the drainage system.

There is expected to be a meeting between property owners, PennDOT and the township to discuss the matter but a date has not been set.

Supervisor Chairman Justin Smith said he understands PennDOT will fix the problem if all neighboring property owners sign off, relieving PennDOT of any further responsibility.

PennDOT worked on the problem May 8, Roadmaster Bruce Raber added, but it is not finished.

Oswald Farms' final plan, represented by Greg Snyder, was up for approval.

This is a one-lot subdivision at the intersection of Memorial and Lochland roads.

Snyder is also involved with a subdivision on Decatur Street, which would involve sewer hook up.

As the sewer plant had previous problems, the Department of Environmental Protection is reluctant to allow any new sewer hook-ups.

Due to this, Snyder asked if a note could be added to the plan stating these lots would be unbuildable until sewer is available.

The board agreed to this.

Christ gave the fire report for New Tripoli. Firefighters attended classes recently in fire safety and workmen's compensation.

Christ asked residents use common sense when burning so fire calls are kept to a minimum.

He advised no to burn on windy days and to not leave an open fire unattended.

He noted Upper Macungie Township and Macungie Borough each made a request to use the township fire police at upcoming events.

The board agreed to allow this.

Supervisors also adopted a resolution setting the road improvements fee at $900 per lot, regardless of size or road frontage. This applies to new lots subdivided.

Roadmaster Bruce Raber gave the road report, saying the crew was busy patching potholes, sweeping roads, hauling scrap, cleaning storm sewers and replacing signs.

A pipe was installed on Blue Mountain House road to alleviate a drainage problem. In June, the crew is expecting to do shoulder paving and replacing pipes among other work.

The takeover of Falcon Court was again discussed. John Pergosky gave the necessary materials to the township for drawing up the deed. Township Engineer Roy Stewart will draw up the necessary paperwork.

A public hearing was held for an ordinance, which Solicitor Mark Fisher said eliminates the provision 51 percent of a subdivision must be set aside for commercial uses in the GC and GI districts.

Supervisor Brian Dietrich objected to the ordinance, concerned more housing would be proposed for the township.

He said when David Najarian, Kermit Delong and he were supervisors, the ordinance was adopted and, at that time, Smith was in favor of that ordinance.

Supervisor Steve Feinour said any proposal would still be up for board approval and supervisors might add conditions relating to commercial. The motion passed with Dietrich voting against.

An ordinance relating to establishing a "no parking" area on Broadtail and Lincoln courts was adopted by the board. Letters will be sent to affected property owners advising them of the change.

The Ontelaunee Park survey developed by Brown Design will be mailed out shortly. The survey will help to determine use of the park.

The zoning change ordinance for the properties between Weiss Road and Route 309 has also been sent out for review with no comments yet.

The ramp is finished at the park. Final inspection was expected to be done on May 12.

Dietrich would like to get rid of the township property tax, especially bills for 4 cents, 22 cents, etc. He receives bills like this for some landlocked parcels he owns.

A Quality of Life Grant is available from Lehigh County. Supervisors will decide where they could use this money.

A suggestion was made to see if the park could use any of the money.