The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Fain, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Township Supervisors in attendance were Richard Fain, Eugene Fried, Mary Gibbs Kershner and Eugene Marks. Staff members in attendance were Larry Buck, Road Foreman, Jeffrey Ashman, Fire Marshal, Edward Skypala, Township Solicitor and Stanley Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.
Citizen Comments
Scott Seipp, Pennsburg Fire
Company Fire Chief reported upon difficulties responding to a recent fire at
the Northgate Subdivision due to vehicle parking in areas designated for no
parking. Chairman Fain indicated that
the roadway in question is not owned by
Citizens presented comments in
opposition to the proposed amendment to the Park Rules and Regulations that
would prohibit hunting on all Township open space areas except for the Mill
Hill Nature Area. Mrs. Kershner indicated
that she will vote in opposition to the proposed ordinance. The Board of Supervisors suggested that the
ordinance be tabled for further review.
The citizens requested that the
Clifford Weber reported that he spoke to a citizen who indicated they had experienced difficulty in contacting the Township Zoning Officer. The citizen reported that he was unable to contact the Zoning Officer for three weeks and when contact was made the Zoning Officer presented comments that the citizen stated were rude and arrogant.
John Gehman presented a brief summary of a proposed campground use on a portion of his property. The matter will be scheduled for discussion at an upcoming Planning Commission Workshop Meeting.
Mr. Marks moved to approve the Upper Hanover Township Workshop Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2008, the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2008 and the Special Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2008. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kershner and carried affirmatively.
1. Previously Paid Bills Authorization
Mr. Marks moved to approve the previously paid bills in the amount of $595,372.11 from the General Fund and $1,189.00 from the Municipal Facility Fund. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried affirmatively.
2. Approval of Monthly Bills to be Paid
Mr. Marks moved to approve the monthly bills payment in the General Fund in the amount of $65,853.14, Municipal Facility Fund in the amount of $176,968.40, Escrow Fund in the amount of $48,432.69, Open Space Fund in the amount of $366.00 and Parks and Recreation Fund in the amount of $670.14. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried affirmatively.
Monthly Reports
Manager Seitzinger entered the monthly Building Inspector Report into the record.
Mr. Ashman entered the monthly Fire Marshal Report into the record.
Mr. Buck presented the monthly Road Report.
1. Resolution #2008-16, George Bonekemper
Twenty-Five Year Service Recognition
Award
Mr. Marks moved to adopt Resolution #2008-16. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried affirmatively. A copy of the resolution was presented to George Bonekemper.
2. Public Hearing, Ordinance #2008-06, An
Ordinance Adopting the Installation of
Multi-Way Stop Signs at the Intersection
of
Mr. Skypala entered exhibits into the record, including the public advertisement, the proof of publication and the proposed ordinance. Testimony was requested and comments were not presented. Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt Ordinance 2008-06. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried affirmatively.
3. Ordinance #2008-07, An Ordinance Amending the
Upper Hanover Township Parks and
Recreation Rules and Regulations Ordinance
The ordinance was tabled for further review.
Planning and
Zoning
1. Zoning
Pending
zoning matters were reviewed.
Mr.
Skypala suggested the possibility of establishing dates as to when projects and
roads can be accepted by the Township.
Subdivisions and Land
Developments
Subdivisions and land developments were not
presented.
1. Budget and Finance Committee
Mr. Fain indicated that a mid-year financial review had indicated that the Township Budget is in sound condition.
2. Personnel Committee
A report was not presented.
3. Open Space, Parks and Recreation Committee
A report was not presented.
4. Regional Planning and Planning Committee
A report was not presented.
5. Sewage and Water Committee
A report was not presented.
6. Bridge and Road Committee
1. Bridge Guide-Rail – Consideration of Specification Modification
The Board of Supervisors expressed support for the concept of making use of used guide-rail where appropriate as part of the Bridge Maintenance Program.
2. Penndot Winter Traffic Services Agreement
Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt the agreement for 2008/2009. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried affirmatively.
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve The Vineyards Phase 3 Escrow Release #11 in the amount of $10,414.08. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried affirmatively.
A report was not presented.
Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt Resolution #2008-17. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried affirmatively.
2. Crown Atlantic Lease
Old business was not presented.
1. Contract Change Order #2 – Floyd G. Hersh - +
$30,890.65
Mr. Marks moved to approve the Contract Change Order #2 for Floyd G. Hersh in the amount of $30,890.65. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried affirmatively.
2. Resolution #2008-18, Fee Schedule Amendment, Addition of Truss Sign Fee - $15.00
Mr. Marks moved to adopt Resolution #2008-18. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried affirmatively.
3. 2008 Amendment to the Subdivision, Land
Development and Financial Security
Agreement for the Kistler Tract
Mr. Skypala indicated that a change to a cash escrow had been requested by the developer and the amendment to the Security Agreement was appropriate. Mr. Marks moved to adopt the amendment to the Subdivision, Land Development and Financial Security Agreement for the Kistler Tract. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried unanimously.
4. Parks and Recreation
Mr. Fried suggested the display of a twenty foot River View
Farm sign at
Mr. Fried will follow-up on the seedling planting program regarding options for implementation.
A brief discussion ensued regarding a future trail
connection from
Adjournment
Mrs. Kershner moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:09 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried affirmatively.
Respectfully Submitted,
Township Manager