UPPER HANOVER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 13, 2010

 

 

 

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, Ben Fiorito, Eugene Fried and Mary Gibbs Kershner.  Staff members in attendance were Jeffrey Ashman, Fire Marshal, Edward Skypala, Township Solicitor and Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.

 

Citizen Comments

 

Citizen comments were not presented.

 

Approval of Minutes

 

Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the Upper Hanover Township Board of Supervisors Workshop Meeting Minutes of March 8, 2010 and the Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes of March 9, 2010.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously. 

 

1.  Previously Paid Bills Authorization

 

Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the previously paid bills in the amount of $15,021.93 from the General Fund, $367,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Fund, $120,000.00 from the Municipal Facility Fund, $1,225,000.00 from the Capital Reserve Fund and $200,000.00 from the Road Improvement Fund.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.

 

2.  Approval of Monthly Bills to be Paid

 

Mr. Fried moved to approve the monthly bills payment in the General Fund in the amount of $51,414.45, Escrow Fund in the amount of $11,619.98 and Parks and Recreation Fund in the amount of $19,644.28.  The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner 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. Twelve Year Service Recognition Award – Gerald C. Weisel, Zoning Hearing

    Board – Resolution # 2010-07

 

Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt Resolution # 2010-07. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously. A copy of the resolution was presented to Mr. Weisel by the Board of Supervisors.

 

2.  Northgate

 

Mr. Skypala reported upon recent activities relating to the project. Chairman Fain explained that the Township Engineer was working closely with the Surety Company with work expected to commence in May.

 

A resident inquired if an 18 month maintenance period would be in effect after the completion of the public improvements. Mr. Skypala reported that the Surety Company would hold the 18 month maintenance guarantee.

 

Planning and Zoning

 

1.  Zoning

 

There were not any current zoning applications to report.

 

2.  Subdivisions and Land Developments

 

A.  Resolution # 2010-08, Acceptance into 18 month Maintenance Program – The

     Shoppes at Upper Hanover.

 

Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt Resolution # 2010-08.The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.

 

Committee Reports

 

1.  Budget and Finance Committee – Mr. Fiorito

 

A.  Resolution # 2010-09, Signatures Authorization – First Savings Bank of Perkasie

 

Mr. Fried moved to adopt Resolution # 2010-09.  The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.

 

B.  Resolution # 2010-10, Signatures Authorization – Bally Saving Bank

 

Mr. Fried moved to adopt Resolution # 2010-10.  The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried unanimously.

 

C.  Resolution # 2010-11, Signatures Authorization – Harleysville Saving Bank

 

Mr. Fried moved to adopt Resolution # 2010-11.  The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.

 

2.  Personnel Committee – Mrs. Kershner and Mr. Fried

 

Mr. Fried reported upon scheduled Personnel Committee meetings with the staff.

 

3.  Open Space, Parks and Recreation Committee – Mr. Fried

 

A.  Update

 

Mr. Fried reported that the Parks and Recreation Committee will review tot lot options at the April meeting with the expectation of providing a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Fried reported that an updated sign is on order for Camelot Park to improve the visibility of the facility sign located at the main entrance. 

 

B.  Volley Ball Pits – Camelot Park

 

It was recommended that the proposed volley ball pit be considered in the 2011 Township Budget.

 

C.  Camelot Park – Pavilion

 

Discussion ensued regarding the scope and design of the Pavilion proposed for Camelot Park. The Board of Supervisors expressed a majority opinion to select a pavilion without a concession stand and without public restrooms. The matter was referred for further review.

 

4.  Renewable Energy and Recycling Task Force – Mrs. Bieler and Mrs. Kershner

 

Mrs. Bieler reported that the monthly meeting will be held later in April.

 

5.  Regional Planning and Planning Committee – Mrs. Bieler as the Chairman and

     Mrs. Kershner as the Alternate

 

Mrs. Bieler provided an update

 

6.  Sewage and Water Committee – Mr. Fain

 

A report was not presented.

 

7.  Bridge and Road Committee – Mr. Fried

 

Mr. Fried reported on the following items:  1.) The James Road Bridge will open on Friday.  2.) The Eleventh Street Bridge rehabilitation project was expected to be completed within two to four weeks.  3.) The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation intends to conduct cosmetic maintenance at the Route 29 bridge over the Hosensack Creek in the summer of 2010, and 4.)  He will review the status of the Route 663 – Geryville Pike traffic signal update.

 

8.  Public Safety Committee – Mr. Fried and Mrs. Kershner

 

Mrs. Kershner reported upon a proposal for the purchase of FIT-5 devices that can be used for emergency fire fighting situations.

           

Township Engineer’s Report

 

Manager Seitzinger entered the monthly Engineer’s Report into the record. 

 

Township Manager’s Report

 

A report was not presented.

 

Township Solicitor’s Report

 

A report was not presented.

 

Old Business

 

1.  Roof Replacement Bid

 

Mr. Fried moved to reject the one bid received for the Administration Building Roof Replacement Project since the bid was not in compliance with the bid specifications. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried unanimously.

 

Mr. Fried moved to authorize rebidding the Administration Building Roof Replacement Project. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried unanimously.

 

New Business

 

1.  Real Estate Tax Refund – Thomas W. Wittig, III - $14.00

 

Mrs. Kershner moved to approve a Real Estate Tax Refund for Thomas W. Wittig, III in the amount of $14.00 as per the certification of the Township Collector. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.

 

2. Fire Service Training Facility

 

Mr. Fried reported that the Public Safety Committee was approached by local fire companies concerning whether or not local property was available for the possible construction of a fire service training facility.

 

Adjournment

 

Mrs. Bieler moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:51 p.m.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.

 

 

                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

 

                                                                                    Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr.

                                                                                    Township Manager