By MARIEKE ANDRONACHE

Special to The Press

A subcontractor with Lehigh Valley Planning Commission presented the results of a study of key intersections of the townships, during the Aug. 8 Lynn supervisors’ meeting.

Visibility and safety are key when investigating intersections.

Among the obstructions, which are easy to remove, is vegetation.

However, in situations such as utilities poles, alternative solutions, including adding warning signs, must be examined.

The focus of the report is the five-way intersection with Kistler Valley, Owl Valley Road, Schochary Road, Holbens Valley and Bausch Road.

The LVPC subcontractor explained the challenge in this situation is the intersection contains both state and township roads.

He encouraged the board to reach out to PennDOT to try and find viable solutions, based on his findings.

In other matters, Supervisor Ron Jerdon gave an update on the new break room.

There is now a locker room and restroom.

The board agree to the addition of air conditioning in the roadmaster’s office and other areas used by the workers.

COVID funds will be used for some of the upgrades of township-owned buildings, including the renovation of a bathroom dating back to the 1950s.

Roadmaster Matt Henderson mentioned obtaining a part for one of the township’s trucks and the difficulties he has had with Mack Trucks obtaining information and estimates.

The board discussed replacing old picnic tables at Ontelaunee Park.

Reviewing the prices and life span of various models, they also discussed a recent donation offer of seven tables, which did not gather much interest due to their condition.

Concerns over the state of a Lynnville farm were discussed with Township Zoning Officer Matt Macort.

Seeing the farm is falling apart and there is evidence of asbestos, the supervisors discussed with Macort how to proceed to ensure it is safely torn down.

A demolition permit has been issued and after discussion, the township will reinforce the environmental safety aspect of the site to move the process along.

Bird Town Pa’s Heidi Shiver came to answer questions about the program, which has been recommended by the township’s Environmental Advisory Council.

Shiver emphasized the educational aspect of the program for all ages.

Chairman Brian Dietrich voiced concerns about the program being perceived as a “laird protection.” His colleagues disagreed and the motion for the township to become part of Bird Town PA passed.

Jerdon provided feedback from a recent meeting with representatives of other townships about the expected role of an emergency management coordinator.

“Essentially, the EMC supports the fire chiefs,” Jerdon explained.

The board voted to move forward on the EMC initiative with the county.