The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Albert Baccari, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Township Supervisors in attendance were Albert Baccari, Chairman, Willard Kershner, Vice-Chairman, Bruce Baver, Frederick Fels and Eugene Marks. Staff members in attendance were Edward A. Skypala, Township Solicitor, Larry Buck, Road Foreman, Stan Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager and Jeffrey Ashman, Fire Marshal.
Charles Cook of 2147 Ward Road expressed concerns about the visibility of the Perkiomen Heights traffic light located at the intersection of Kutztown Road/Route 663/Knights Road. Mr. Seitzinger indicated that he would review the various correspondence provided by Mr. Cook.
Mr. Fels moved to approve the Workshop Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2004 and the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2004. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kershner and carried unanimously.
1. Previously Paid Bills Authorization
Mr. Marks moved to approve the previously paid bills in the amount of $5,196.43 from the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fels and carried unanimously.
2. Approval of Monthly Bills to be Paid
Mr. Fels moved to approve the monthly bills payment in the General Fund in the amount of $78,469.72, in the Escrow Fund in the amount of $27,472.40. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kershner and carried unanimously.
Manager Seitzinger entered the monthly Building Inspector Report into the record.
Jeffrey Ashman, Fire Marshal, entered the monthly Fire Marshal Report into the record.
Larry Buck, Road Foreman, entered the monthly Road Report into the record.
A. Public Hearing – Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment - Section
1203, Open Space/Cluster Development, Ordinance #2004-01
The
Chair of the meeting was turned over to Township Solicitor Edward A. Skypala.
Mr.
Skypala read the public notice and entered the Proof of Publication into the
record. Mr. Skypala inquired as to
whether anyone wished to enter testimony into the record. Nobody offered testimony. Mr. Baccari moved to adopt Ordinance #2004-01. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and
carried unanimously.
B. Public Hearing – Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance Amendment -
Ordinance #2004-02
Mr.
Skypala read the public notice and entered the Proof of Publication into the record. Mr. Skypala inquired as to whether anyone
wished to enter testimony into the record.
A citizen inquired concerning exactly what a cluster development
entailed. Mr. Skypala presented an
overview of the cluster development definition.
Mr. Baccari moved to adopt Ordinance #2004-02. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fels and
carried unanimously.
The
Chair of the meeting was returned to Mr. Baccari.
Planning and Zoning
A. Zoning
1. Public Hearings
Pending
hearings were reviewed.
2. Request for Rezoning Public Hearing Request– DeMeno Conditional Use
The
request for rezoning was tabled for further review
3. Authorization to Advertise Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
Mr.
Kershner moved to authorize advertisement of a proposed Zoning Ordinance Text
Amendment as recommended by the Upper Hanover Township Planning
Commission. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
B. Subdivisions and Land Developments
1. Phillips/Sweet Water Golf Course Development
Agreement
Mr. Fels moved to approve the Agreement. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kershner and carried unanimously.
2. Cedar Lea Lot 15 Deed of Dedication
Mr. Fels moved to accept the Cedar Lea Lot 15 Deed of Dedication. The motion was seconded by Mr. Baver and carried unanimously.
3. Kistler Tract Preliminary Plan Approval
Mr. Baver moved to provide Preliminary Plan approval of the Kistler Tract Subdivision as per the plan prepared by Van Cleef Engineering Associates, plan dated August 13, 2003, last revised January 14, 2004 as per the LTL Consultants review letter dated January 27, 2004. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fels and carried unanimously.
4. Eric Koch Subdivision
Waiver Approvals
Mr. Skypala indicated that an agreement was reached concerning the voluntary negotiated contribution. Mr. Kershner moved to recommend approval of the following waivers:
· Section 403 and 406, Widening of Walters and Red Hill Roads
· Section 416, Vehicular Access Analysis
· Section 430, Installation of sidewalks, curbs and storm sewers
· Section 431.6, Street trees
· Section 301.2, Preliminary Plan requirements
4. Wild Run Road Subdivision Waiver Approvals
The waivers were tabled for further review.
5. Acceptance of UMJA Time Extension to May 31,
2004
Mr. Kershner moved to accept the time extension to May 31, 2004. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
6. High School Athletic Field Stormwater
Ordinance Waiver Approvals
Mr. Kershner moved to approve the following Stormwater Ordinance waivers:
· Section 500.B.3.a, Minimum pipe size
· Section 500.B.5.b, To allow 18” junction boxes instead of manholes on the
upper end section of the proposed storm sewer system
The motion was seconded by Mr. Fels and carried unanimously.
7. Corrado Homes Land Development Final Plan
Approval
Mr. Baver moved to provide Final Plan approval of the Corrado Homes Land Development Plan as per the plan prepared by Stout, Tacconelli and Associates, Inc., plan dated October 5, 2001, last revised February 5, 2004 as per the LTL Consultants review letter dated February 23, 2004. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
A report was not presented.
A report was not presented.
A report was not presented.
Chairman Baccari provided a brief update on current activities.
A report was not presented.
A report was not presented.
A. Escrow Releases
Mr. Fels moved to authorize release of the following escrows:
· Copart Escrow Release - $9,295.82
· Hanover Professional Building Escrow Release - $448.19
· Brown Printing Escrow Release – Final - $564.36 SALDO Escrow and
$47,493.00 – Letter of Credit.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Baver and carried unanimously.
Mr. Fels moved to authorize a $10.00 refund based upon the submitted documentation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Baver and carried unanimously.
A report was not presented.
Old business was not presented.
Mr. Marks moved to authorize advertisement of the NPDES – MS4 Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kershner and carried unanimously.
B. Authorization to advertise
Statewide Building Code Ordinance
Mr. Fels moved to authorize advertisement of the Statewide Building Code Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
Mr. Fels moved to authorize bidding of the Road Materials and Equipment Rental. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kershner and carried unanimously.
Mr. Fels moved to authorize solicitation of Lawn Mowing Proposals. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
Mr. Fels moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kershner and carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr.
Township Manager