Eldred Township Directory

TOWNSHIP OFFICE:
P.O. Box 600
490 Kunkletown Road
Kunkletown, PA 18058

Phone: 610.381.4252
Fax: 610.381.4257
E-mail: info@eldredtwp.org

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
First and Third Saturday: 9 a.m. - noon

2011 Observed Holidays:
January 1: New Year’s Day
January 18: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday
February 15: President’s Day
April 2: Good Friday
May 31: Memorial Day
July 5: Independence Day
September 6: Labor Day
October 11: Columbus Day
November 11: Veteran’s Day
November 24 & 25: Thanksgiving
December 23 & 26: Christmas


BOARDS AND DEPARTMENTS (click a Department name to jump to that section)
Auditors
Board of Supervisors
Constable
District Magistrate
Earned Income Tax
Emergency Services
Planning Commission
Real Estate Taxes
Road Department
Sewage Enforcement
Subdivision and Land Development
Zoning & Building Codes
Zoning Hearing Board

AUDITORS:
The Auditors are elected officials serving six year terms, with one term expiring every two years.

Responsibilities include auditing Eldred Township’s financial statements and determining the working Board of Supervisors annual salary.

Members:
Ilene Eckhart
Joanna Russell
Karen Anthony

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
Eldred Township is governed by a Board of Supervisors consisting of three members, all elected for six year terms, one term expiring every two years on December 31.

Some of their responsibilities include adopting a budget, levying taxes, making appropriations, and adopting resolutions to make rules and regulations.

The Board meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, Kunkletown Road, Kunkletown. All meetings are open to the public.

Chairman, Roadmaster::
Clair E. Borger    610-381-4252, ext. 6
C.Borger@eldredtwp.org

Vice-Chairman:
Gretchen Gannon Pettit    610-381-4252, ext. 3
eldred3@ptd.net

Supervisor, Secretary/Treasurer:
Sharon F. Solt   610-381-4252, ext. 1
S.Solt@eldredtwp.org

Meeting Minutes


Solicitor:
Attorney Michael B. Kaspszyk    570-839-8050

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CONSTABLE:
Richard H. Salter III
570-656-8363
Constable.eldred.twp@gmail.com

Monroe County Constable Association Judicial District 43 http://monroecountyconstable.homestead.com/

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DISTRICT MAGISTRATE:
District Court 43-4-03
Jolana Krawitz, Justice
P.O. Box 878
Saylorsburg, PA 18353
570-992-6346

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EARNED INCOME TAX:

Earned Income Tax Collector:
Berkheimer Tax Administrator
Customer Service
1-866-701-7205 

Every person who resided for part of or all of the year in Eldred Township is required to pay a 1% Earned Income Tax which is assessed on all wages, salaries, commissions, bonuses, incentive payments, fees, tips and/or other compensation for services rendered. In addition, those who conduct businesses, professions, and other activities for profit must pay tax on the net profit derived from their business or profession.

Who must file a declaration of Estimated Tax - Tax Rate 1% of Gross Wages? All taxpayers who anticipate earned income or net profits in excess of $2,500 in a given calendar or fiscal year if not withheld.

Resident employers are also required to withhold the 1% tax from their employees and file a Quarterly Return with the Earned Income Tax Office. One half percent goes to the Pleasant Valley School District and one half remains with Eldred Township to provide municipal services. Most employers will withhold the 1% tax, which is then sent to the resident’s home jurisdiction. The 1% tax will be collected directly from those who are 1) self-employed; 2) salaried but self-employed in a side business; or 3) work in a municipality where the tax is not collected. A Quarterly Estimate Form is required to be filed with the Earned Income Tax Office.

A Final Tax Return must be filed on or before April 15 of the succeeding year. Failure to do so can result in substantial penalties and interest. Failure to receive a tax return does not relieve of the responsibility to file one. A Final return is required even though all taxes may have been withheld from wages.

For more information, please contact Berkheimer Tax Administrator Customer Service at 1-866-701-7205.

Tax Forms [PDFs]:
Earned Income Tax Return
Estimated Taxpayers Coupons
Employer Quarterly Report
Employer Registration


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EMERGENCY SERVICES:
For more information, please visit the Monroe County Control Center at www.monroeco911.com

Emergency Services Coordinator:
Gary Hoffman    570-992-4500

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PLANNING COMMISSION:
The Planning Commission is comprised of seven volunteer residents appointed by the Supervisors to act as an advisory group to the Board as well as advising the Township in regard to long-range planning, recommendations for changes, and subdivision and land development plans.

The Planning Commission meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. All meetings are open to the public.

The Planning Commission members are:
Chairman
Helen Mackes    610-381-3016

Vice-Chairman
Philip Marano    610-943-2350

Secretary
Charles Phillips    610-381-2737

Members
Kimberly Michael    610-381-4082

Richard Furler    610-381-3890

Mark Green    610-381-3288

Archie Craig  610-381-3556

Meeting Minutes


Planning Engineers:
Chad Peters, Brien Kocher
Hanover Engineering
5920 Hamilton Blvd., Suite 108
Allentown, PA 18106
610-395-9222
(fax) 610-395-9262

Alternate Engineer:
Russ Kresge & Associates    610-863-6525

Planning Solicitor:
Attorney Daniel Lyons    570-421-0454

Planning Secretary:
Gretchen Gannon Pettit
eldred3@ptd.net


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REAL ESTATE TAX COLLECTOR:
Helen A. Mackes    610-381-3300

Business Hours:
Tuesday        12:00-4:00 pm
Wednesday  12:00-4:00 pm
1st Saturday of the month  9:00 am-12:00 noon
Other times are listed on the tax bills.

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ROAD DEPARTMENT

The Township’s Road Department has been in existence for over 50 years. The road department is responsible for snow removal, road signage, road maintenance, mowing, and keeping the 34 miles of Township roadways free of obstructions. The Road Department responds to constituent calls, as well as emergency situations due to weather.

Roadmaster
Clair Borger

Road Crew
James Smith
Keith Kuehner
Robert Christman
Dale Weidman

Snow plowing:
The Roadmaster asks that all township residents abide by the following regulations:
1) Mailboxes should be located approximately 4 feet off the edge of the blacktop. This location will protect your mailbox if we experience a heavy snowfall.
2) Cars parked along roadways need to be removed in advance of inclement weather. This protects your vehicle as well as the safety of your neighbors by allowing the plow trucks clear passage.
3) Pushing snow across Township roadways is illegal, so please dispose of snow on your own property.


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SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT:

Sewage Enforcement Officers:
Hanover Engineering
RR3, Box 3089, Suite 1
Allentown, PA 18106
570-688-9550
Fax: 570-688-9768
Jacob Schray (Primary) 610-417-5629 (cell)

Alternate Sewage Enforcement Officers:
Pam Kemecsy
Jeffrey Huff

Percolation Tests:
Gary Borger

Sewage Permit Secretary:
Gretchen Gannon Pettit
eldred3@ptd.net
(610) 381-4252, ext. 3

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SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT:
The Township has an ordinance regulating the subdivision of land, adjustment of lot lines and development of lots for all purposes. Plans for all are subject to review by the Planning Commission and approval by the Board of Supervisors. Pennsylvania State Law mandates these reviews, and all approved plans are required to be recorded with the Monroe County Recorder of Deeds. A hardcopy of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) may be reviewed and/or purchased at the Township Municipal Building.

Documentation:


Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (April 2005):


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ZONING AND BUILDING CODES:
The Township adopted a Zoning Ordinance and map April 21, 2004. This ordinance regulates the use, intensity of use, size and location of buildings, and other structures, as well as establishing regulations for land use by trades, industry, recreation and public activities. The provisions of the ordinance addresses all use of property, whether commercial or residential, including but not limited to buildings, fences, sheds, garages, signs, swimming pools, and in-home professional offices. A hardcopy of the Zoning Ordinance may be reviewed and/or purchased in the Township Municipal Building.

Zoning and Codes Enforcement Officer:
E. Helm    610-381-4252, ext. 2
e.helm@eldredtwp.org

Zoning Ordinance (April 2004):


Building and Zoning Permits


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ZONING HEARING BOARD:
The Zoning Board meets on an as needed basis in the Municipal Building.

Members:
Chairman
Robert Silfies 610-381-3011

Members
Albert Aumack 610-381-4092

Frank O’Donnell 610-381-3051

Alternates
William Solt 610-381-3841

Joseph Cardello 610-381-7433

Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor:
Attorney Chad Martinez 570-420-1322

Zoning was adopted in April 2004 which:

A) divides the township of Eldred into districts with varying regulations

B) permits, prohibits, regulates, and determines the uses of land, watercourses, and other bodies of water; the size, height, bulk, location, erection, construction, repair, expansion, razing, removal and use of structures; the areas and dimensions of land and bodies of water to be occupied by uses and structures; as well as yards and other open areas to be left unoccupied

C) establishes the maximum density and intensity of uses

D) provides for the administration and enforcement of this Ordinance in accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, including provision for special exceptions and variances to be administered by a Zoning Hearing Board

E) establishes provisions for the protection of certain natural features

Zoning Map

To download a copy of the current Zoning map, click here.

The Eldred Township Zoning/Codes Enforcement Officer is Ellerslie Helm. His business hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. He may be reached at (610) 381-4252, ext. 27 or e.helm@eldredtwp.org



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