ADAMS TWP — A township resident questioned the release of a development’s bond during Monday’s supervisors meeting.

David Rosen sought details about $295 that was released on the Kingsridge bond during the July 8 meeting. The township approved releasing $15,889 on the bond in May, bringing the total to $16,184.

Rosen told supervisors he was concerned money has been released when the developer hasn’t carried out all parts of the plan. According to Rosen, the last house added to the development was built in fall 2017.

“I’ve been in the (Kingsridge) plan for about three years,” Rosen said. “There’s a lot that needs to be done over two years after the last house was built.”

He said handicapped accessible sidewalks, the installation of a playground and paving still need to be addressed. Rosen told supervisors he wanted to be able to communicate with them about the development and decisions made on the bond.

“It’s a great community,” Rosen said. “We have a great group of folks but ... the completion needs to happen.”

Township Manager Gary Peaco said officials are aware of some concerns Rosen voiced. Peaco said that back fees the developer owed the township were factored into the release.

“There are still some things in the plan,” Peaco said, adding the conservation district is involved in further development decisions. “It’s been a challenge.”

“I can appreciate your challenge,” Rosen said. “But you’re bigger than we are.”

Rosen told Peaco that while he knew the township was working on the development, he hoped it would work harder.

Supervisor Russell Ford told Rosen the process of becoming directly involved with further developing Kingsridge is a “slippery slope.” At this time, the township retains the roads from Phase 1 of the Kingsridge plan, but not Phase 2.

According to Ford, the township maintains the roads that aren’t under its jurisdiction and isn’t reimbursed by the developer for doing so.

“We only released the bare minimum (on the bond) that legally we were required to release at that point in time,” Ford said.

Homeowners Association President John Wrobleski asked if the association could have a list of things that resulted in the money released thus far. The board agreed a list could be provided and asked the association to fill out a right-to-know form. Rosen said he hopes to continue opening communication channels through the homeowners association.

“We want to be a valuable member of Adams Township,” Rosen said. “We can’t do it on our own.”