Lynn Township supervisors got a chance to look into the future at their monthly meeting.

Chris Brown, of Brown Design Group, discussed the results of the recent survey which was taken by some township residents about the future of Ontelaunee Park.

Residents were asked what they thought would be a good recreational use in the park.

Of the surveys mailed, 179 were returned.

Proposals for the park included expansion of the concert area, more use of the band shell, continued support of the Lynn-Heidelberg Historical Society, expansion of the play ground, dog park, multi-purpose community center, provide additional pavilions to support picnics, increased parking and maintaining of environmental areas for study by local groups.

The plan also showed areas where Frisbee golf could be played.

The scheme is to provide passive and active recreation for the residents of the community.

There was discussion concerning the old pool area access. A bridge across the School Creek is proposed.

Brown was asked to check with PennDOT whether the township could obtain a driveway permit to access the area from Kings Highway.

The board suggested that the historical society and the recreation commission meet with them to discuss the park.

Steve Everett wants to have a family reunion at the park and would like to plant a tree in honor of the family.

The board was agreeable to this and will inform him of the procedure used for this ceremony.

Supervisors will also determine what types of trees are acceptable.

In other matters, Bill and Jennifer Whitney, Richard Held and Tina Figueroa, of New Tripoli, expressed their concern over one of their neighbors' activities.

Apparently, the neighbor is filling in his property and is installing a 4-foot high retaining wall.

Engineer Roy Stewart informed the neighbor if the wall is not over 4 feet, it is permissible.

Whitney also noted the fill will be within one foot of his barn, which is where his property line is located.

This would make it difficult to maintain his property.

The group was told by township Solicitor Mark Fisher the issue was a private matter and they should consult an attorney for advice.

Scott Dietrich of Beitler Surveying presented a plan for John Pergosky to allow one building lot on the residue lot from a previous subdivision.

Lot 10 of the Lynnwood Subdivision was designated as the open space lot and recreation lot for the residents of the subdivision.

Fisher told Dietrich for this plan to proceed, Pergosky must obtain the signatures of all the residents of the subdivision showing they are in favor of this proposal.

Roadmaster Bruce Raber informed the board the road crew was busy in August.

Night In the Country took up several days of work while mowing, scrap hauling, line painting, helping the other townships in the Northwestern district with oiling and chipping, cleaning out the stormwater systems and many other duties took up the rest of the time.

A resolution related to contracting with the PSATS organization for life and disability insurance coverage was on the agenda for adoption. Feinour asked to table the matter until next month in order to compare prices with other insurance companies.

As the contract did not have to be signed until October, the other board members agreed.

Township Secretary-/Treasurer Tammy White told supervisors she has started working on the budget. A budget meeting is scheduled for Nov. 24.

Trick-or-Treat Night was set for 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25.

The drainage problem on Ponderosa Court was on the agenda again.

Stewart discussed the matter and informed the board of several changes that could be made. Roadmaster Raber also discussed the matter and said he could make some changes which might alleviate the problem.

Dan McCleland maintains the swale and stated the new house next door is adding to the problem.

Brenda and Dave Brannan and Sonia Heltzer also voiced their opinions on the subject.

In addition, water seeping out of the ground adds to the surface water.

Chris Noll, from Keystone Consulting Engineers, explained how the ground water travels. The water finds the path of least resistance and follows it until it surfaces.

Another neighbor, George Cameron, said water fills the basement and is flowing into the septic system.

Supervisor Justin Smith said the board would go with the recommendations of the engineer and the roadmaster.

If there is enough time this fall, they will work on the problem. If not, they will try to resolve it in the spring.

Pioneer Days is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at Ontelaunee Park.