The Polk Township board of supervisors agreed on Monday evening that the nature park on Route 534 will remain closed until a forester has an opportunity to evaluate the trees damaged by this summer’s intensive rains.

The trees are scheduled to be evaluated on the afternoon of Oct. 11. At that time, the township will know which of the trees must be cut down and which might be saved. In the meantime, it is not safe for the public to use the trails.

The walking park on Polk Township Road is open, and trash cans and dog waste receptacles have been ordered to help residents keep the park clean.

The county has completed the traffic counts for Floyd Drive, and the township will have a traffic study available for the October meeting, at which time the supervisors will consider setting a speed limit on the road.

The supervisors approved a social media policy which will allow the township to establish a Facebook page to help share information easily with residents.

After a brief conditional use hearing, the supervisors granted relief to David Decenzo for an access road to his property. The relief will be to allow for 2-foot shoulders on either side of the road, rather than the 4-foot shoulders required by the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.

Alan and Catherine Lauchnor were granted approval for a lot joinder.

After discussion, the supervisors agreed that they are still requiring an “as built plan” for the roads in the Woods development before granting a final approval.

The township is awaiting a final agreement of sale on the Borger lot that borders Route 209.

Last month Chairman Brian Ahner, who is also township roadmaster, said that the township would be looking into purchasing a new chassis to replace the 2001 Ford truck. The truck needs to be replaced, but the stainless steel body and spreader are in excellent condition.

After researching the options, Ahner said he was surprised by the expense, saying that the chassis alone would cost around $83,000.

“That is almost as much as we just paid for the new truck,” Ahner said. “It’s a shame that body and spreader are in good shape, but the truck is just not reliable.”

No decision was made regarding a replacement for the Ford truck.

The township is looking into bids for anti-skid material for the winter season. The supervisors approved a bid from George’s Excavating for backup snowplowing for $62.50 per hour.