UPPER
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 10, 2009
Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Fain. Township Supervisors in attendance were Shannan Bieler, Richard Fain, Mary Gibbs Kershner and Eugene Marks. Staff members in attendance were Steven English, Township Solicitor, Larry Buck, Road Foreman, Jeffrey Ashman, Fire Marshal and Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.
Citizen Comments
Citizens in attendance did not present comments.
Approval of Minutes
Mrs. Bieler moved to approve the Upper Hanover Township Board of Supervisors Workshop Meeting Minutes of October 13, 2009 and the Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes of October 13, 2009. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried affirmatively.
Monthly Invoices
1. Previously Paid Bills Authorization
Mr. Marks moved to approve the previously paid bills in the amount of $32,430.00 from the Open Space Fund and $92,778.00 from the Escrow Fund. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried affirmatively.
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 $216,418.27, Escrow Fund in the amount of $9,266.71, Parks and Recreation Fund in the amount of $10,308.84 and State Aid Fund in the amount of $39,816.36. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried affirmatively.
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
Jeffrey Ashman entered the monthly Fire Marshal’s Report into the record.
5. Road Report
Larry Buck entered the monthly Road Report into the record.
Special
Items
1. Public Hearing – Agricultural Security
District – Glenn R. Scott and Sherwin
Scott,
Mr. English assumed the Chair of the meeting. Mr. English read the public hearing notice and entered into the record the public hearing notice as Exhibit 1, the proof of publication as Exhibit 2 and the application as Exhibit 3.
Mr. English requested comments or questions from the
public. Comments or questions were
not presented. Mr. English
requested comments or questions from the Board of Supervisors. Comments or questions were not
presented. Mr. English closed the
hearing and requested a motion on Resolution #2009-32 to approve the addition of
the Glenn R. Scott and Sherwin Scott,
Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt Resolution #2009-32. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried affirmatively.
2. Public Hearing – Ordinance #2009-07, Vehicles and Traffic – Stop Intersections
Mr. English read the public hearing notice and entered into the record the public hearing notice as Exhibit 1, the proof of publication as Exhibit 2 and transmittal letter to the Montgomery County Law Library as Exhibit 3.
Mr. English requested comments or questions from the public. Comments and questions were not presented. Mr. English requested comments or questions from the Board of Supervisors. Comments or questions were not presented. Mr. English closed the hearing and requested a motion on Ordinance #2009-07. Mr. Marks moved to adopt Ordinance #2009-07. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried affirmatively.
3. Public Hearing – Ordinance #2009-08, Campground Regulations
Mr. English read the public hearing notice and entered into the record the public hearing notice as Exhibit 1, the proof of publication as Exhibit 2 and transmittal letter to the Montgomery County Law Library as Exhibit 3.
Mr. English requested comments or questions from the public. Comments and questions were not presented. Mr. English requested comments or questions from the Board of Supervisors. Comments or questions were not presented. Mr. English closed the hearing and requested a motion on Ordinance #2009-08. Mrs. Kershner moved to approve Ordinance #2009-08. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried affirmatively.
(The Chair of the meeting was returned to Township Supervisor Chairman Fain.)
Planning and Zoning
1. Zoning
Manager Seitzinger reported that new zoning applications were not received.
2. Subdivisions and Land Developments
A. Macoby Self Storage Minor Subdivision
Mrs. Kershner moved to accept the Macoby Self Storage Minor Subdivision time extension to January 3, 2010. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried affirmatively.
Mrs. Bieler moved to approve waivers for the Macoby Self Storage Minor Subdivision as follows:
• Section
402.7 – Road Widening,
• Section 410
– Sidewalk, Curb, Storm Sewer,
• Section 411 – Traffic Impact Study
• Section 500 – Landscaping Regulations
The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried affirmatively.
B. Traynor Tract Preliminary/Final Plan
Approval
Mr. Marks moved to provide preliminary and final plan approval for the Traynor Tract Subdivision as per the plan prepared by Stout, Tacconelli and Associates, Inc. dated July 28, 2008 and last revised January 28, 2009 and April 6, 2009. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried affirmatively.
C. Stauffer/Putera Minor Subdivision
Preliminary/Final Plan Approval
Mrs. Bieler moved to provide preliminary and final plan approval for the Stauffer/Putera Minor Subdivision as per the plan prepared by Urwiler and Walter, Inc. dated January 5, 2009 and last revised July 22, 2009. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried affirmatively.
LTL Consultants Monthly Report
Manager Seitzinger entered the monthly report into the record.
Committee Reports
1. Budget and Finance Committee
The Board of Supervisors reviewed and discussed the 2010 Upper Hanover Township Budget.
Discussion ensued regarding possible budget cuts relating to uniforms for the Highway Department employees. Further discussion ensued regarding possible revisions in the Contributions line item.
Mr. Marks moved to authorize advertisement of the 2010 Upper Hanover Township Budget as presented for adoption at the December 8, 2009 Board of Supervisors Meeting. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried affirmatively.
2. Personnel Committee
A report was not presented.
3. Open Space, Parks and Recreation Committee
Mrs. Bieler reported upon proposed YMCA use of fields at
Mrs. Kershner suggested the institution of a commemorative plaque program on benches located in Township parks.
4. Renewable Energy and Recycling Task Force
Mrs. Bieler provided an update.
5. Regional Planning and Planning Committee
Mrs. Bieler requested comments on an additional chapter of the proposed Regional Comprehensive Plan update.
6. Sewage and Water Committee
Mr. Marks reported that the
7. Bridge and Road Committee
Mr. Seitzinger reported that the Church Road Pipe Replacement Project is expected to commence shortly.
8. Public Safety Committee
Mrs. Kershner requested a copy of the Emergency Management Plan once completed by Mr. Buck.
Mrs. Kershner presented comments regarding the millage dedicated to the local fire companies. It was suggested that the fire companies submit a report on how the funds are budgeted.
Township
Engineer’s Report
A report was not presented.
Township Manager’s Report
A report was not presented.
Township Solicitor’s Report
Mr. English provided an update on the current status of the Northgate Subdivision.
Old Business
Old business was not presented.
New
Business
1. Resolution #2009-33, Inter-Fund Transfer Authorization
Mr. Marks moved to adopt Resolution #2009-33. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried affirmatively.
2. Disabled Veteran Real Property Tax
Exemption Certification
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the Disabled Veteran Real
Property Tax Exemption Certification for Mary D. Lineman,
3.
Luanne Stauffer and Ella Sherwood thanked the Board of Supervisors for funding assistance provided to the library and presented information regarding ongoing library activities.
4. Upper Perkiomen Valley Police
District
Mr. Fain reported that the closed circuit video system was paid at an amount of $3,900.00.
Adjournment
Mrs. Kershner moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:54 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried affirmatively.
Respectfully Submitted,
Township Manager