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, Mary Gibbs Kershner, and Eugene Marks. Staff members in attendance were Larry Buck, Road Foreman, Jeffrey Ashman, Fire Marshal, Edward Skypala, Township Solicitor and Stanley Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.
Citizen Comments
Howard Shelly presented comments
concerning the March 16, 2009 letter forwarded to him by
Residents of the Northgate Subdivision presented a list of concerns relating to the status of the project.
Lieutenant Buckley of the
Pennsylvania State Police reported upon recent actions relating to the use of
all terrain vehicles on the roadways in the vicinity of
Pennsylvania Game Commission Officer Ray Madden presented comments regarding the regulated hunting grounds.
Benjamin Fiorito inquired as to
whether
Further discussion ensued.
Mrs. Bieler moved to approve the Upper Hanover Township Workshop Meeting Minutes of March 9, 2009 and the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2009. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
1. Previously Paid Bills
Authorization
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the previously paid bills in the amount of $12,822.88 from the General 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 $96,427.75, Municipal Facility Fund in the amount of $848.09, Escrow Fund in the amount of $27,709.85, Open Space Fund in the amount of $216.00 and Parks and Recreation Fund in the amount of $8,655.57. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried 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 Building Inspector Report into the record.
Mr. Ashman entered the monthly Fire Marshal Report into the record.
Mr. Buck presented the monthly Road Report.
A. Resolution #2009-16, Ten Year Service
Recognition Award – George S. Long
Mr. Marks moved to adopt Resolution #2009-16. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously. A copy of the resolution was presented to Mr. George S. Long.
B. Public Hearing – Ordinance #2009-01 – An
Ordinance Amending Various Sections of
the
(The Chair of the meeting was turned over to Township Solicitor Edward Skypala.)
Mr. Skypala read a summary of proposed Ordinance #2009-01 and entered into evidence a copy of the ordinance, the proof of publication and the letter forwarding the proposed ordinance to the Montgomery County Law Library.
Citizens in attendance did not choose to present comments.
Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt Ordinance #2009-01. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
C. Public Hearing – DeMeno Properties
Conditional Use Application
In the presence of a court reporter the DeMeno Properties Conditional Use Hearing was presented. Mr. Skypala entered exhibits into the record. Clifford Stout of Stout, Tacconelli and Associates presented testimony for the applicant. Citizens in attendance presented questions and comments. Mr. Skypala read a proposed Conditional Use Order.
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the DeMeno Properties Conditional Use Application subject to the conditions outlined in the Conditional Use Order. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
(The Chair of the meeting was returned to Chairman Fain.)
D. Authorization to Advertise Outdoor Burner and Windmill Ordinance – Ordinance #2009-03
Mrs. Bieler moved to authorize advertisement of the Outdoor Burner and Windmill Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
Planning and Zoning
1.
Zoning
Manager Seitzinger presented a summary of current
zoning matters.
2. Subdivisions and Land Developments
A. Development Agreement – Northgate Subdivision Phase 5
Mrs. Kershner moved to
approve the Northgate Subdivision Phase 5 Development Agreement. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and
carried unanimously.
B. Waivers Approval –
The waivers were tabled
for further review.
C.
Advanced
It was recommended that the water line service matter be resolved prior to action on the plan.
D. Traynor Tract Planning Module, Resolution #2009-17
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
Mr. Fried noted that the
Mr. Fried reported that the
Mr. Fried presented a proposed purchase of a John Deere 1445 31HP Diesel Front Mower and John Deere 72” Side Discharge Mower through the State CoStars Purchasing Program. Steven Rothenberger inquired as to what options were considered for completion of required mowing activities.
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize the purchase of the John Deere 1445 31HP Diesel Front Mower and John Deere 72” Side Discharge Mower through the State CoStars Purchasing Program in the amount of $19,931.25. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
The Board of Supervisors expressed concurrence with the proposed park bench design as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Committee.
4. Renewable Energy and Recycling Task
Force
Mrs. Bieler reported upon the
possible development of a Renewable Energy Forum. Mrs. Bieler reported that the proposed
pavilion at
5. Regional Planning and Planning Committee
Mrs. Bieler provided an update on current activities.
6. Sewer and Water
Committee
Mr. Marks presented comments on the current water line installation project.
Mr. Marks recommended that joint meetings of the Upper Hanover Authority and the Board of Supervisors be held two times per year.
7. Bridge and Road Committee
A letter from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission relating to the Fruitville Road Bridge Replacement Project was discussed.
B. 2009 Road Survey
The road survey was scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2009.
C.
Road Materials and Equipment Rental Bid
1.
Road Materials - Aggregate and Asphalt
Mr. Fried moved to approve the following bid awards:
Aggregate: #1 FOB, #1BFOB, #2A FOB, #2B FOB and delivered, #3 FOB and delivered, #3A FOB, #4 FOB and delivered, Gabion FOB and delivered and Anti-Skid FOB and delivered to Highway Materials with Martin Stone Quarries as secondary. #1 delivered, #1B delivered, #2A delivered and #3A delivered to Martin Stone Quarries with Highway Materials as secondary.
Asphalt: 2PI FOB and delivered, Superpave 9.5 mm FOB, Superpave 25 mm FOB and delivered and Superpave 19 mm FOB and delivered to Highway Materials with Bechtelsville Asphalt as secondary. Superpave 9.5 mm delivered to Bechtelsville Asphalt with Highway Materials as secondary.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks. The motion carried affirmatively with Mrs. Kershner abstaining from the vote.
2.
Equipment Rental
Mr. Marks moved to approve the following bid awards:
Paver and Roller to Yarnall Paving, Inc.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried unanimously.
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the following escrow releases:
1. Northgate Phase 2 Financial Security Reduction No. 8 - $87,895.35
2. Northgate Phase 3 Financial Security Reduction No. 6 - $9,554.13
The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
A report was not presented.
Mr. Marks moved to approve a refund to Mr. and Mrs. Lukens relating to the zoning hearing costs in the amount of $9.00. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
2.
Auditor Proposals
Mr. Marks moved to appoint Judith Baldasari as the Township Auditor for the audit years of 2009, 2010 and 2011 as per the submitted proposal dated January 19, 2009. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
3.
Appraisal Proposal
Mrs. Kershner moved to accept the proposal from Bruce Hall for an appraisal on the Traynor Tract open space property. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
5.
Raymond Townsend Restrictive Covenant
New business was not presented.
Adjournment
Mrs. Bieler moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:04 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Township Manager