UPPER
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 11, 2009
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 Richard Fain, Eugene Fried, Mary Gibbs Kershner and Eugene Marks. Staff members in attendance were Edward A. Skypala, Township Solicitor, Larry Buck, Road Foreman and Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.
Citizen Comments
Citizens in attendance did not present comments.
Approval of Minutes
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the Upper Hanover Township Workshop Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2009, the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 14, 2009 and the Joint Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2009. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried affirmatively with Mr. Fain abstaining from the vote.
Monthly Invoices
1. Previously Paid Bills Authorization
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the previously paid bills in the amount of $ 25.00 from the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks 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 $ 71,415.62, Municipal Facility Fund in the amount of $ 1,716.99, Escrow Fund in the amount of $ 16,006.10 and Parks and Recreation Fund in the amount of
$17,866.51. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried affirmatively.
Monthly Reports
1. Treasurer’s Report
The monthly Treasurer’s Report was entered into the record.
2. State Police Report
The monthly State Police Report was entered into the record.
3. Building Inspector Report
The monthly Building Inspector Report was entered into the record.
4. Fire Marshal Report
The monthly Fire Marshal’s Report was entered into the record.
5. Road Report
The monthly Road Report was entered into the record.
Special Items
Ordinance # 2009-06 –
Codification Ordinance
Township Solicitor Edward Skypala assumed the Chair of the meeting. Mr. Skypala read a summary of proposed Ordinance # 2009-06 and entered the Proof of Publication, letter to the Montgomery County Law Library, the proposed ordinance and the codification book into the record.
Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt Ordinance #2009-06. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried affirmatively.
Planning and Zoning
1. Zoning
Pending zoning hearings and zoning amendments were reviewed.
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. Vineyards Phase I
and II – Final Release of Maintenance Guarantee
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize the final release of the 18 month maintenance guarantee for the Vineyards Phase I and Phase II projects. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried affirmatively.
Committee Reports
1. Budget and Finance Committee
Mr. Fain provided an update on the status of the 2010 township budget.
2. Personnel Committee
A report was not presented.
3. Open Space, Parks and Recreation Committee
Mr. Fried reported that the installation of the bleachers
and ball field maintenance is proceeding at
4. Renewable Energy and Recycling Task Force
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize an amount not to exceed $800.00 for advertisement relating to the planned September 17, 2009 Renewable Energy Forum. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried affirmatively.
5. Regional Planning and Planning Committee
A report was not presented.
6. Sewage and Water Committee
Mr. Marks provided an update on the
7. Bridge and Road Committee
Mr. Fried reported that the line painting bid will be opened
shortly. A discussion ensued regarding the highway occupancy permit status
relating to the
8. Public Safety Committee
Mr. Fried reported that an additional meeting will be scheduled with the regional police department to further discuss police services.
Mrs. Kershner reported upon a meeting with residents of the Vineyards regarding implementation of the new address ordinance.
Township
Engineer’s Report
The monthly report from LTL Consultants was entered into the record.
1. Escrow Releases
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the Parklands Subdivision Escrow Release # 7 in the amount $201,261.09. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried affirmatively.
Township Manager’s Report
Manager Seitzinger reported upon the scheduled
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize the mailing of a letter in opposition to the proposed legislation to require an annual fee payment for State Police Services and to also forward a letter in support of proposed Federal legislation to provide fiscal assistance to local governments. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried affirmatively.
Township Solicitor’s Report
A report was not presented.
Old Business
Change Order 2009-01-
Planter Construction
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve Change Order 2009-01 for the addition of a planter at the Camelot Park Sign. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried affirmatively.
New Business
Mr. Fried expressed an interest in attending the upcoming Montgomery County Association of Township Officials Meeting.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the possible acquisition
of a property located in the vicinity of
Adjournment
Mrs. Kershner moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried affirmatively.
Respectfully Submitted,
Township Manager