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 and Mary Gibbs Kershner. Staff members in attendance were Larry Buck, Road Foreman, Jeffrey Ashman, Fire Marshal, Edward Skypala, Township Solicitor and Stanley Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.
(Chairman Fain announced that an Executive Session concerning matters of personnel was held on December 22, 2008.)
Citizen Comments
Citizens in attendance did not present comments.
Mrs. Bieler moved to approve the Upper Hanover Township Workshop Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2008, the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2008 and the Organization Meeting Minutes of January 5, 2009. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried affirmatively.
1. Previously Paid Bills Authorization
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the previously paid bills in the amount of $105,473.00 from the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried 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 $87,216.10, Municipal Facility Fund in the amount of $26,483.22, Escrow Fund in the amount of $40,196.53 and Parks and Recreation Fund in the amount of $119.93. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried 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 Building Inspector Report into the record.
Mr. Ashman entered the monthly Fire Marshal Report into the record.
Mr. Buck presented the monthly Road Report.
Special items were not presented.
Planning and
Zoning
1. Zoning
A. Knoll, Inc – R-1 Zoning Text
Amendment
Township Manager Seitzinger reported that nothing
new had been submitted to date.
Township Manager Seitzinger reported that the
planning commission will discuss the matter further at the next workshop
meeting.
C. Valerie Vermeesch and Christopher Bogaski Zoning Hearing – January 21, 2009
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize the Township
Solicitor and Township Engineer to attend the zoning hearing for the purpose of
opposing the application. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried
affirmatively.
D. John and Holly Firely Zoning Hearing – January 21, 2009
It was reported that the application was withdrawn.
2. Subdivisions and Land
Developments
A. Northgate Subdivision Phase 5 Final Plan Approval
Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt Resolution #2009-05.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried affirmatively.
The Board of Supervisors elected not to waive the
Real Estate Transfer Tax associated with the property.
2009 Committee
Appointments by Chairman
Chairman Fain indicated that he will make the appointments at the February meeting.
1. Budget and Finance Committee
A report was not presented.
2. Personnel Committee
A report was not presented.
3. Open Space, Parks and Recreation Committee
Mrs. Bieler reported upon the status of the trash can receptacles and the site concept plan.
Mr. Fried moved to authorize LTL Consultants to prepare a concept plan for the county open space grant project in the amount of $500.00. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried affirmatively.
4. Regional Planning and Planning Committee
A report was not presented.
5. Bridge and Road Committee
Mr. Fried reported that all of the bridges in the 2008 bridge rehabilitation project have been completed.
Mr. Fried moved to approve the following escrow releases:
1. Northgate Phase 1A/1B Financial Security Reduction # 3, $177,436.87
2.
3.
4. Wireless Fac/Am
5. Northgate Phase 2, Reduction #5 $159,630.79
6. Northgate Phase 3, Reduction #5 $8,320.50
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried affirmatively.
1. Resolution #2009-04, Health Insurance Co-Pay
Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt Resolution #2009-04. The motion
was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried affirmatively.
2. Scheduling of Pension Trustees Meeting
The meeting was scheduled for February 10, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
3. Real Estate Tax Refunds
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the following Real Estate Tax Refunds:
Michael G. Tecce $11.00
John D. & Kimberlee M. Wilson $1.00
The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried affirmatively.
4. Authorization to
Advertise – Propane Bid
Mrs. Bieler moved to authorize advertisement of the propane bid. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Fried and carried affirmatively.
5. Upper Perk Police
Commission 2009 Agreement
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize Eugene Fried to negotiate and finalize the proposed Agreement. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried affirmatively.
6. Other
Mrs. Kershner presented comments on the Route 663 and Geryville Pike traffic signal.
Adjournment
Mrs. Kershner moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried affirmatively.
Respectfully Submitted,
Township Manager