UPPER
Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:12 p.m. by Chairman Fain followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Township Supervisors in attendance were Shannan Bieler, Richard Fain, Ben Fiorito, 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 W. Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.
(Chairman Fain announced that an executive session regarding a legal matter had preceded the meeting.)
Citizen Comments
Citizens in attendance did not present comments.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Fried moved to approve the Upper Hanover Township Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission Joint Meeting Minutes of April 7, 2010, the Board of Supervisors Workshop Meeting Minutes of April 12, 2010 and the Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes of April 13, 2010. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.
1. Previously Paid Bills Authorization
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the previously paid bills in the amount of $6,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Fund. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried 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 $46,747.19, Escrow Fund in the amount of $36,481.94, Open Space Fund in the amount of $12.00 and Parks and Recreation Fund in the amount of $4,411.36. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler 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
Fire Marshal Ashman entered the monthly Fire Marshal Report into the record.
5. Road Report
Chairman Fain presented the monthly Road Report.
Special
Items
1. Resolution
#2010-12, Ten Year Service Recognition Award –
Seitzinger,
Jr.
Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt Resolution #2010-12. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously. A copy of the resolution was presented to Township Manager Seitzinger.
2. Northgate
Township Solicitor Skypala presented an overview of the current status relating to the bonding company hiring a contractor to complete public improvements.
Mrs. Kershner moved to adopted Resolution #2010-14. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fiorito and carried unanimously.
Planning and Zoning
1. Zoning
A. Zoning Hearing, D. David Devine, May 19,
2010
The Zoning Hearing Application was reviewed.
B. CB Zoning District
Changes
A brief discussion ensued regarding required procedures for the proposed CB Zoning District changes.
2. Subdivisions and Land Developments
Committee Reports
1. Budget and Finance Committee – Mr. Fiorito
A report was not presented.
2. Personnel Committee – Mrs. Kershner and Mr. Fried
Mrs. Kershner reported upon meetings held recently with Township employees.
3. Open Space, Parks and Recreation Committee – Mr. Fried
Mr. Fried reported upon the tot-lot order status. Mr. Fried moved to authorize the purchase of a tot-lot through the state bid contract in an amount not to exceed $50,300.00 through George Ely & Associates. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fain and carried unanimously.
The Board of Supervisors discussed the proposed pavilion for
4. Renewable Energy and Recycling Task Force – Mrs. Bieler and Mrs. Kershner
Mrs. Bieler provided a draft copy of a proposed recycling ordinance as recently reviewed by the Renewable Energy and Recycling Committee.
Mrs. Bieler suggested adding a section on the recycling of unused prescription drugs on the Township website.
5. Regional Planning and Planning Committee – Mrs. Bieler and Mrs. Kershner
Mrs. Bieler reported upon current activities.
6. Sewage and Water Committee – Mr. Fain
Chairman Fain reported upon recent discussions relating to the grinder pumps in use along Gravel Pike.
7. Bridge and Road Committee – Mr. Fried
A road inspection was scheduled for May 24, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
8. Public Safety Committee – Mr. Fried and Mrs. Kershner
Mrs. Kershner reported upon meeting with the Upper Perkiomen Valley Regional Ambulance Association. Mrs. Kershner reported the interest of the Ambulance
Association in making use of the former Pepe property as a station and for the purpose of coordinating future training activities.
Township
Engineer’s Report
1. Escrow Releases
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the following escrow releases:
1.
Auto Zone –
2.
Macoby Self Storage Minor Subdivision - $1,195.02
3.
Reserve at Macoby Run Phase 2 Escrow Release #8 - $599.04
4.
Reserve at Macoby Run Phase 3 Escrow Release #6 - $922.31
5.
Wild Run Road Subdivision Escrow Release #8 - $488.09
6.
7.
Advanced Gas Technologies/Matheson Tri-Gas Land Development Escrow
Release #1 -
$16,140.43
8.
Miklosovic Tract (Parklands) Subdivision Escrow Release #8 -
$6,071.50
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.
Township Manager’s Report
A report was not presented.
Township Solicitor’s Report
A report was not presented.
Old
Business
1.
Mrs. Kershner moved to award the 30 year roof option to the low bidder Alan Kunsman in the amount of $60,500.00. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
New
Business
1. Industrial Development Authority
Vacancy
A brief discussion ensued regarding the vacancy following the resignation of Clare Moyer.
2. Resolution
#2010-13, Inter-Fund Transfer Authorization
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve Resolution #2010-13. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Mrs. Kershner moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Township Manager