UPPER
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 Larry Buck, Road Foreman, Jeffrey Ashman, Fire Marshal, Edward Skypala, Township Solicitor, Sean DeLong, Zoning Officer and Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.
Citizen Comments
Bill Fenley requested that
Charles Black of
A resident from
Approval of Minutes
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the Upper Hanover Township Board of Supervisors Workshop Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2010 and the Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes of May 11, 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 $472.75 from the General Fund and $385.00 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. Bieler moved to approve the monthly bills payment in the General Fund in the amount of $71,742.63, Escrow Fund in the amount of $13,598.90 and Parks and Recreation Fund in the amount of $1,731.43. 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
Larry Buck entered the monthly Road Report into the record.
Special Items
Special items were not presented.
Planning and Zoning
1. Zoning
A. Zoning Hearing, Kain Wentz, June 16, 2010
The Board of Supervisors reviewed the Public Hearing Notice.
2. Subdivisions and Land Developments
A. DeMeno Self Storage Waivers
The waivers were tabled for further review.
B. Northgate
Chairman Fain reported upon the status of current work activities at the site.
C. Resolution #2010-15
Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt Resolution #2010-15 relating to the Northgate project. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.
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 recent staff meetings and suggested that consideration be given to meeting with seasonal and other part-time employees.
3. Open Space, Parks and Recreation Committee – Mr. Fried
A.
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed purchase of a Camelot Park Welcome sign. Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the purchase of the sign from Shaw Signs in the amount of $721.00 with the stipulation that the post be sized at 6” by 6”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
B. Other
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed pavilion. Mr. Fried reported that the Parks and Recreation Committee recommended constructing a full pavilion with a concession stand area. The Board of Supervisors recommended that a committee consisting of Gene Fried, Ben Fiorito and Township Manager Seitzinger review and report upon an appropriate pavilion size that would be functional on the existing pad site.
Mr. Fried reported that youth football leagues had requested
use of all available field areas at
Mrs. Bieler provided a recommendation concerning the possible organization of the various local athletic leagues into an overall regional organization.
Mrs. Bieler suggested that
4. Renewable Energy and Recycling Task Force – Mrs. Bieler and Mrs. Kershner
Mrs. Bieler requested feedback on the distributed proposed
recycling ordinance. Mrs. Bieler
provided an update on the status of the planned September 25, 2010 Renewable
Energy Festival. The Board of
Supervisors agreed that vendors relating to the educational exhibits are
allowed at
5. Regional Planning and Planning Committee – Mrs. Bieler and Mrs. Kershner
Mrs. Bieler provided an update. The planned June 23, 2010 informational meeting on the Regional Comprehensive Plan Update was noted.
Mrs. Bieler commented upon the previous request to have the word voluntary included in the Inter-Regional Manual Handbook. The Board of Supervisors expressed concurrence with the request to have the word voluntary included.
Mrs. Bieler commented upon the planned Upper Perkiomen Valley Community Services Coalition Summit. Discussion ensued.
6. Sewage and Water Committee – Mr. Fain
Chairman Fain presented The Upper Hanover Authority minutes from the prior meeting and commented upon the ongoing Palm grinder pump testing.
7. Bridge and Road Committee – Mr. Fried
Mr. Fried reported that the
8. Public Safety Committee – Mr. Fried and Mrs. Kershner
A report was not presented.
Township
Engineer’s Report
Manager Seitzinger entered the monthly Township Engineer’s Report into the record.
Township Manager’s Report
Manager Seitzinger presented information regarding the
proposed NIMS training program as scheduled through
Township Solicitor’s Report
A report was not presented.
Old Business
New Business
1. Industrial Development Authority – Robert
Piccone – Appointment Term to
12/31/11
Mrs. Kershner moved to appoint Robert Piccone to the Industrial Development Authority
Board of Directors for a term to December 31, 2011. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fiorito and carried unanimously.
2. Authorization to
Advertise Line Painting Bid
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize advertisement of the 2010 Line Painting Bid. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Mrs. Kershner moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Township Manager