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, Edward A. Skypala, Township Solicitor and Stanley Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.
Citizens in attendance did not present comments.
George Bonekemper of the Upper Hanover
Township Industrial Development Authority reviewed a proposed financing project
involving the St. Luke’s Hospital property in
Mr. Bonekemper reviewed outstanding accounts for currently active projects.
The Board of Supervisors
expressed general support for cooperative efforts between the Upper Hanover
Townships Industrial Development Authority and the Berks County Industrial
Development Authority for projects in the general vicinity of
Perk-Up Memorandum of Understanding
The Board of Supervisors indicated that the Perk-Up Memorandum of Understanding will be reviewed at the March 18, 2009 special joint meeting of the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission.
Emergency Operations Plan
Larry Buck provided an update on the status of updating the Upper Hanover Township Emergency Operations Plan. The plan can be scheduled for adoption consideration at the April meeting.
Review of March 10, 2009 BOS Regular Meeting Agenda
The agenda was reviewed.
Other
Township Website
Manager Seitzinger reported upon the updated township website.
Mrs. Bieler reported upon
unauthorized parking at the
Addresses
Mary Kershner indicated that the Emergency Services Committee was recommending the adoption of an ordinance requiring specific address markings on properties.
Upper Perk Police Commission
Roderick Wood presented comments regarding whether the Upper Perk Regional Police Department will serve as a first responder for any calls in the future now that Upper Hanover Township has not authorized a continuance of the previous Police Services Agreement. Mr. Fried indicated that he will review the matter.
Mr. Fried reported that the Parks
and Recreation Committee was recommending a Sunday, August 30, 2009 date for a
dedication ceremony at
Adjournment
Mr. Marks moved to adjourn the meeting to an Executive Session at 8:25 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Township Manager