UPPER HANOVER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 9, 2009

Call to Order and Roll Call

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Richard Fain. Township Supervisors in attendance were Shannan Bieler, Richard Fain, Eugene Fried, Mary Gibbs Kershner and Eugene Marks. Township staff members in attendance were Jeffrey Ashman, Fire Marshall, Larry Buck, Road Foreman, John Weber, Township Engineer, Edward A. Skypala, Township Solicitor, Christopher Mowery, Esquire, Joseph Fiocco, McMahon Associates and Stanley Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.

Citizen Comments

Bernadette Kearny, Esquire, requested an opportunity to discuss waiver value estimates with the Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors indicated that the matter will be reviewed at a later point on the agenda.

Benjamin Fiorito of Gravel Pike, Palm, presented comments regarding the regulated hunting grounds operated by the Powderbourne Gun Club in the vicinity of Station Road and Treichler Road. Mr. Fiorito reported several incidents where he was either struck by shotgun pellets or had shotgun pellets fired in his direction while walking on public roadways. Ernie Christman, a resident who resides at the intersection of Station Road and Treichler Road, expressed concerns about his house being struck by pellets on several occasions. The Board of Supervisors requested that the Township Manager prepare a letter to the owner of the property with a copy to the owner of the Powderbourne Gun Club to inform them of the hazardous condition at the property. The Township Solicitor and the Zoning Officer were requested to research applicable zoning requirements.

Carmen Italia - Montgomery County Industrial Development Corporation

Carmen Italia, President of the Montgomery County Industrial Development Corporation, presented information on current activities and available programs.

Geryville Pike and Route 663 Traffic Signal

Joseph Fiocco of McMahon Associates discussed requested improvements at the Geryville Pike and Route 663 traffic signal.

Perk-Up – Memorandum of Understanding

The Board of Supervisors discussed the proposed Memorandum of Understanding. The Board requested that Mrs. Kershner review and revise the proposed draft for future consideration.

Recycling Performance Grant Application

The Board of Supervisors recommended not to approve a proposed agreement with Hough Associates regarding development of a recycling performance grant application.

Upper Perk Police Agreement

Mr. Fried presented the results of his review of the proposed police agreement. Mr. Fried recommended that Upper Hanover Township not approve the proposed continuation of the Upper Perk Police Agreement for 2009. Mr. Fain suggested that the Township may consider an end of year donation for equipment needs.

Upper Hanover Authority Office Building

William Kalb presented a proposal for the construction of an Upper Hanover Authority garage and office on the vacant parcel near the Perkiomen Wastewater Treatment Plant located on Pillsbury Road.

Review of February 10, 2009 BOS Regular Meeting Agenda

Bernadette Kearny, Esquire presented comments on the proposed waiver value estimates relating to the Traynor Tract.

The Board of Supervisors reviewed and discussed the February 10, 2009 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Agenda.

Other

A. Dedication of Parks

It was recommended that park dedications be arranged regarding Macoby Run Park and Camelot Park.

Upper Hanover Township Industrial Development Authority

The Board of Supervisors requested a list of loans and the duration of the current obligations relating to the Upper Hanover Township Industrial Development Authority.

The Board of Supervisors requested that a proposed cooperative program with the Berks County IDA be reviewed further after receipt of the requested information.

Emergency Services Task Force

Mrs. Kershner presented comments regarding the need for citizens to properly post addresses at their homes.

Adjournment

Mr. Fried moved to adjourn the meeting to an executive session regarding matters of personnel and litigation at 10:15 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted,

Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr.

Township Manager