UPPER HANOVER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 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 Richard Fain, Ben Fiorito, Eugene Fried and Mary Gibbs Kershner.  Staff members in attendance were Larry Buck, Road Foreman, Edward Skypala, Township Solicitor and Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.

 

Citizen Comments

 

Jacqueline Fiorito requested an update on the status of the Larry Mark property enforcement matter on Fruitville Road. Township Solicitor Skypala provided an update. The Board of Supervisors requested that the Township Solicitor forward a letter to the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts in order to request further action for collection of previously approved fines.

 

Marlene Bieler inquired about the status of the Route 663 and Geryville Pike traffic signal upgrade. Chairman Fain reported that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is holding a bond associated with the Northgate Subdivision regarding this project. Mr. Fried reported upon his discussion about the matter with the office of Senator Mensch. The Board of Supervisors requested that a letter be sent to PennDot to urge expeditious movement on collecting on the bond and proceeding with the signal upgrade.

 

Mike Long of 1160 Morgan Hill Drive requested a clarification on PennDot responsibilities relating to the traffic signal. Chairman Fain reviewed the previously approved off-site improvements and the procedure followed by the developer with a requirement that a performance bond be filed with PennDot.  

 

Approval of Minutes

 

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

 

1.  Previously Paid Bills Authorization

 

Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the previously paid bills in the amount of $12,055.76 from the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried 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 $ 150,052.94, Escrow Fund in the amount of $ 13,291.31 and Parks and Recreation Fund in the amount of $ 4,274.53. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried affirmatively.

 

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

 

Manager Seitzinger entered the monthly Fire Marshal Report into the record.

 

5.  Road Report

 

Larry Buck entered the monthly Road Report into the record.

 

Special Items

 

A. Agricultural Security Area Public Hearing – Gordon L. & Sandra Lee Moser –

3154 Kutztown Road

 

The Chair of the meeting was turned over to Township Solicitor Edward Skypala.

 

Solicitor Skypala entered the following exhibits into the record:

 

 B - 1. Public Notice

      

 B – 2. ASA Application Form

 

 B – 3. Proof of Publication

 

 B – 4. Certificate of Posting

 

 B – 5. Transmittal of Application form and Public Hearing Notice to Agricultural

            Security Area Advisory Committee

B – 6. Montgomery County Planning Commission Review Letter

 

B – 7. Proposed Resolution # 2010-17 Authorizing Addition of the Moser Property to the

            Township Agricultural Security Area

 

Mr. Skypala inquired if anyone in attendance wished to present testimony for or against the project. Mrs. Fiorito inquired as to whether participation in the ASA program was possible since the applicant has a separate proposal before the Township Planning Commission regarding the creation of two future residential lots on the property. Solicitor Skypala explained that Montgomery County does not have an objection to the creation of the two lots. The public hearing was closed.

 

Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt Resolution # 2010-17. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fiorito and carried affirmatively.

 

C. Camelot Park Pavilion

   

Zach Dowell of Ely Associates presented additional information regarding a proposed pavilion for Camelot Park available through the Pennsylvania CoStars cooperative purchasing program. Chairman Fain presented requests for additional information. The Board of Supervisors requested that additional discussion be held at the next meeting following receipt of the requested additional documentation.

 

D. Northgate Subdivision

 

The residents of 1136 Morgan Hill Drive inquired regarding current building permit approval in Phase 2 of the Northgate Subdivision. Township Solicitor Skypala reported that additional permits can be issued when T.H. Properties provides required securities.

 

The residents of 1136 Morgan Hill Drive inquired as to why Upper Hanover Township was not allowing T. H. Properties to hold a meeting at the Township Building to meet with Northgate residents. Chairman Fain explained the position of Upper Hanover Township and noted the limited seating capacity at the Administration building.

 

A citizen inquired on the status of the public improvement work presently underway. Chairman Fain provided an update on the status.

 

Planning and Zoning

 

1.  Zoning

 

New zoning applications were not submitted.

 

2.  Subdivisions and Land Developments

 

A.  DeMeno Self Storage Waivers

 

The waivers were tabled for further review.

 

B. Wisser Minor Subdivision Waivers

 

The waivers were tabled for further review.

 

C. Wisser Minor Subdivision Preliminary and Final Approval

 

It was reported that the planning module remained an outstanding item and the plan was tabled.

 

Committee Reports

 

1.  Budget and Finance Committee – Mr. Fiorito

 

Mr. Fiorito reported upon the preliminary 2011 budget work schedule.

 

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

 

A report was not presented.

 

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

 

Mr. Fried reported that the June meeting of the committee had been canceled.

 

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

 

Mrs. Kershner reported that a meeting was not held in June. Mrs. Kershner reported that three speakers/vendors have confirmed for the scheduled September 25, 2010 Renewable Energy and Recycling Festival. 

 

5.  Regional Planning and Planning Committee – Mrs. Bieler and Mrs. Kershner

 

Mrs. Kershner reported upon the recent meeting regarding the draft of the regional comprehensive plan update.

 

6.  Sewage and Water Committee – Mr. Fain

 

Chairman Fain provided a summary of the grinder pump study completed by Gilmore and Associates related to the Palm area sewer line. Mr. Fiorito presented comments regarding the Palm sewer line design with a grinder pump discharging directly into a force main.

 

7.  Bridge and Road Committee – Mr. Fried

 

Mr. Fried reported that the PennDot approved timing changes at the traffic signals located along Gravel Pike in the vicinity of The Shoppes were completed.

 

Mr. Buck reported that the traffic signals standard at the intersection of Blommer Drive and Gravel Pike was recently struck and appeared to require additional maintenance.

 

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

 

Mr. Fried reported that the Upper Perkiomen Valley Ambulance requested a meeting with the Public Safety Committee to discuss their proposed land development. Township Manager Seitzinger recommended that the ambulance representatives also schedule a meeting with the Township Engineer and staff.

           

Township Engineer’s Report

 

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

 

Township Manager’s Report

 

A report was not presented.

 

Township Solicitor’s Report

 

Resolution # 2010-20

 

Mr. Skypala explained the proposed resolution establishing permit verification fees in accordance with Act 46 of 2010.

 

Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt Resolution # 2010-20. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fiorito and carried affirmatively.

 

Old Business

 

Old business was not presented.

 

New Business

 

1. Authorization to Advertise Ordinance Amendment to Code of Ordinances, Chapter 221, Firearms.

 

Mr. Fried moved to authorize advertisement of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 221, Firearms. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried affirmatively.

 

2. Resolution # 2010-18, Opposition to Forced Local Government Mergers and Consolidations

 

Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt Resolution # 2010-18. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried affirmatively.

 

 

3. Resolution # 2010-19, Matheson Tri-Gas Escrow Release

 

Mr. Fried moved to adopt Resolution # 2010-19. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried affirmatively.

 

Adjournment

 

Mrs. Kershner moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried affirmatively.

 

 

                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

 

                                                                                    Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr.

                                                                                    Township Manager