Call to Order and Roll Call
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 Shannan Bieler, Richard Fain, Eugene Fried, Mary Gibbs Kershner and Eugene Marks. Planning Commission members in attendance were Herbert Carter, Richard Fain, Jacqeline Fiorito and Beverly Mudd. Staff members in attendance were Edward A. Skypala, Township Solicitor, Larry Buck, Road Foreman, Linda Cluck, LTL Consultants and Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.
Citizen Comments
Citizens in attendance did not present comments.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Marks moved to approve the Upper Hanover Township Workshop Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2009 and the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 11, 2009. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried affirmatively with Mrs. Bieler abstaining from the vote.
Monthly Invoices
1. Previously Paid Bills Authorization
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the previously paid bills in the amount of $517.65 from the Parks and Recreation Fund. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
2. Approval of Monthly Bills to be Paid
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the monthly bills payment in the General Fund in the amount of $77,912.17, Municipal Facility Fund in the amount of $6,130.36, Escrow Fund in the amount of $11,878.60 and Parks and Recreation Fund in the amount of $1,664.90. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
Monthly Reports
1. Treasurer’s Report
Manager Seitzinger entered the monthly Treasurer’s Report into the record.
2. State Police Report
Manager Seitzinger entered the monthly State Police Report into the record.
3. Building Inspector Report
Manager Seitzinger entered the monthly Building Inspector Report into the record.
4. Fire Marshal Report
A report was not presented.
5. Road Report
Larry Buck entered the Road Report into the record.
Chairman Fain thanked the road crew for their excellent work relating to the Camelot Park Dedication.
Special Items
1. Public Hearing – Bradley R. Herrmann
Conditional Use –
Township Solicitor Skypala assumed the Chair of the meeting. In the presence of a court reporter, Mr. Skypala entered the proof of publication, public hearing notice and certification of posting into the record. Mr. Mullaney presented an overview and solicited testimony regarding the proposal.
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the conditional use for
Bradley R. Herrmann relating to
2. Public Hearing – Agricultural Security Area
District – James Landis – 3106
Township
Jim Landis presented an overview of his proposal to enter
15.93 acres of his property at
Mr. Skypala entered the public notice, proof of publication and certification of posting into the record.
Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt Resolution 2009-26 to enter the parcel into the Upper Hanover Township Agricultural Security Area District. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried affirmatively with Mrs. Bieler abstaining from the vote due to a possible future business relationship with Mr. Landis.
(The Chair of the meeting was returned to Chairman Fain.)
3. Windmill and Outdoor Burner Ordinance
The Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission members and citizens in attendance discussed the proposed Windmill and Outdoor Burner Ordinance amendments to the Upper Hanover Township Zoning Ordinance.
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize advertisement of the proposed Windmill and Outdoor Burner Ordinance with an amendment to reduce the proposed setback for the windmills to 150 feet. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.
4. Mandatory Sewer Hook-Up Ordinance
Mr. Skypala presented an overview of the preliminary draft of the proposed amendment to the Mandatory Sewer Hook-Up Ordinance.
Mr. Carter inquired if provisions of the ordinance allow for an appeal if citizens are experiencing a financial hardship. Mr. Skypala indicated that he will review appropriate language. Discussion ensued as to why residents with functioning on-lot systems should be required to hook up to a public system.
Chairman Fain requested a motion to authorize advertisement of the proposed ordinance. A motion was not presented. The ordinance was tabled for further review.
Planning and Zoning
1. Zoning
There was nothing new to report.
2. Subdivisions and Land Developments
A. Waivers Approval –
The waivers were tabled for further review.
B. Pogue Tract Minor
Subdivision Waiver Approvals
The waivers were tabled for further review.
C. Stauffer/Putera
Waiver Approvals
The waivers were tabled for further review.
D. Macoby Woods
Dedication – Fences and Plantings
Howard Brown, representing the applicant, proposed providing
a $15,100.00 contribution to
Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt Resolution 2009-27. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
E. Macoby Self Storage Minor Subdivision
Mrs. Bieler moved to accept the time extension for review to December 4, 2009. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried unanimously.
Cynthia Smith represented the applicant and reviewed the waiver requests with the Board of Supervisors.
Committee Reports
1. Budget and Finance Committee
Chairman Fain provided an update on the status of the 2010 Upper Hanover Township Budget.
2. Personnel Committee
A report was not presented.
3. Open Space, Parks and Recreation Committee
Mr. Fried provided an update.
4. Renewable Energy and Recycling Task Force
Mrs. Bieler presented an overview of the scheduled Renewable Energy Forum.
Mrs. Bieler reported that letters regarding recycling requirements were set for distribution.
5. Regional Planning and Planning Committee
Mrs. Bieler provided an update.
6. Sewage and Water Committee
There was nothing new to report.
7. Bridge and Road Committee
Mr. Fried reported on the status of the bids for the line painting program. Mr. Fried moved to award the 2009 line painting contract to Interstate Road Management Corp. in the amount of $15,166.67. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
Mr. Fried reported that the
Mr. Fried reported that the
A brief discussion ensued regarding snow plowing requirements at the Northgate Subdivision during the 2009/2010 winter season.
A discussion ensued regarding the possible assistance to the Vineyards Homeowners Association regarding the installation of roadway signs. The Township Solicitor recommended that signs on the private roadways should be installed by a private contractor.
8. Public Safety Committee
Mrs. Kershner presented comments regarding proposed legislation for a coverage fee relating to State Police services.
Mrs. Fiorito inquired if anyone with
meeting.
Mrs. Kershner reported upon her attendance at a Regional Police Commission meeting.
Mrs. Bieler stated that someone other than Mr. Fried should negotiate with the Regional Police Commission for the Board of Supervisors.
Township
Engineer’s Report
The monthly report from LTL Consultants was entered into the record.
1. Escrow Releases
Mr. Marks moved to approve the following escrow releases:
- St. Luke’s Hospital Escrow Release #1 - $10,754.67
- The
Shoppes at
- Macoby Run Phase 2 Escrow Release #7 - $1,855.08
- Wild Run Road Subdivision Escrow Release #7 - $763.47
- The Vineyards Phase 3 Maintenance Guarantee Release #1 - $2,949.56
- Reserve at Macoby Run, Phase 3 Escrow Release #5 - $1,946.38
The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
Township Manager’s Report
A report was not presented.
Township Solicitor’s Report
A report was not presented.
Old Business
Old business was not presented.
New Business
1. 2010 Pension Plan Minimum Municipal Obligation
Mr. Marks moved to approve the 2010 Pension Plan Minimum Municipal Obligation as certified by the Township Actuary. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried unanimously.
2. Northgate
The Township Solicitor reported that he has not received an
update report from the bankruptcy lawyer hired by
3. Township Finances
Mrs. Bieler suggested that verbal reports on the status of Township finances be presented at least three or four times per year.
4. Emergency Plan
Mr. Marks inquired on the completion status of the updated
Emergency Management Plan. Emergency
Management Coordinator Larry Buck stated that the plan will be completed and
ready for submission to
Adjournment
Mrs. Bieler moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Township Manager