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.
Citizens in attendance did not present comments.
Mr. Kershner moved to approve the Workshop Meeting Minutes of April 12, 2004 and the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 13, 2004. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
1. Previously Paid Bills Authorization
Mr. Fels moved to approve the previously paid bills in the amount of $5,602.21 from the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Mr. Baver 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 $64,696.96 and in the Escrow Fund in the amount of $26,952.70. 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. Montgomery County Land’s Trust – Dulcie F. Flaharty, Executive Director
Dulcie
F. Flaharty of the Montgomery County Land’s Trust presented an overview of the
current program and presented a service resolution to the Upper Hanover
Township Board of Supervisors.
B. Public Hearing, Ordinance 2004-05, Property Maintenance Code
Township
Solicitor Edward Skypala was appointed as temporary chairman. Mr. Skypala read the Public Notice and
entered the Proof of Publication into the record.
Mr.
Bacarri moved to adopt Ordinance 2004-05, Property Maintenance Code. The motion was seconded by Mr. Baver and
carried unanimously.
The
chair of the meeting was returned to Chairman Bacarri.
Planning and Zoning
1. Request for Rezoning Public Hearing Request –
DeMeno.
The matter was tabled.
2. Doreen
Allen and Timothy Shields Zoning Hearing
It was noted that the hearing was
continued to June 2, 2004.
3. Tracy
and Scott Peart Zoning Hearing
It was noted that the hearing was
scheduled for May 19, 2004.
4. T.H.
Properties Conditional Use Hearing/Redwood
It was noted that a Public Hearing date
was not yet established.
5. R-2
and R-3 Zoning Ordinance Text Changes
Mr. Kershner moved to authorize advertisement of the
R-2 and R-3 Zoning Ordinance Text changes.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
6. R-2
Lot Coverage Zoning Change
Mr. Fels moved to authorize advertisement for a
Public Hearing concerning the proposed lot coverage zoning change from 15% to
20%. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Baver and carried unanimously.
7. Authorization
to Advertise Zoning Map Changes
Mr. Fels moved to authorize advertisement and
processing to the Regional Planning Commission the proposed zoning map changes
consisting of changes from R-2, R-3 and R-C to R-1 zoning. The motion was seconded by Mr. Baver and
carried unanimously.
Subdivisions and Land
Developments
1. The Mai Property Preliminary Approval
Mr. Baver moved to provide preliminary plan approval
for the Mai Subdivision as per the plan prepared by Horizon Engineering dated
February 10, 2004, last revised April 14, 2004 and subject to the conditions in
the April 30, 2004 LTL Consultants review letter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and
carried unanimously.
2. Eric
Koch Minor Subdivision Preliminary and Final Approval
Mr. Baver moved to approve the Eric Koch Minor
Subdivision for preliminary and final approval as per the plan prepared by
Stout, Tacconelli and Associates dated April 9, 2004 and subject to the
conditions in the April 29, 2004 LTL Consultants review letter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kershner and
carried unanimously.
3. Merkel
Tract Subdivision Preliminary Approval
Mr. Baver moved to provide preliminary approval of
the Merkel Tract Subdivision as per the plan prepared by Irick, Eberhardt and
Mientus, Inc., plan number 03-38 dated September 15, 2003, last revised
February 23, 2004 and subject to the April 2, 2004 LTL Consultants review letter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fels and
carried unanimously.
4. Arcadia
Estates
Recommended waivers were tabled for
further review.
5. The
Zander Tract Minor Subdivision Waivers Approval
Mr. Kershner moved to approve the following
waivers: Section 405.2, Street widening
on East Buck Road, Section 416, Vehicular Access Analysis, Section 430,
Sidewalk and curb, Section 431.6, Street Trees and a partial waiver on Section
711, Erosion and Sedimentation Control.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Baver and carried unanimously.
6. Acceptance
of Time Extensions
Mr. Marks moved to accept the following
time extensions:
a. Glasco Commons Minor Subdivision – June 30, 2004
b. Cedar Stream Subdivision – January 31, 2005
c. DeMeno Minor Subdivision – September 1, 2004
The motion was seconded by Mr. Kershner and carried
unanimously.
A report was not presented.
Mr. Fels reported that a Pension Trustees meeting was held at 7 p.m. on May 11, 2004.
A report was not presented.
Mr. Baver moved to authorize advertisement of the Red Hill Borough proposed amendment to the Regional Comprehensive Plan for consideration by the Board of Supervisors on June 8, 2004 subject to receipt of a recommendation by the Upper Hanover Township Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
Mr. Skypala reported that the new sewer line on Gravel Pike should be functioning shortly.
A report was not presented.
Mr. Fels moved to authorize the final escrow release for Copart in the amount of $500.00. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kershner and carried unanimously.
Mr. Fels moved to authorize signature and acceptance of the Goldenberg Group Escrow Agreement. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kershner and carried unanimously.
Mr. Kershner moved to authorize a final Building Permit refund in the amount of $456.88 as per the recommendation from LTL Consultants. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
A report was not presented.
A report was not presented.
Old business was not presented.
New business was not presented
Mr. Fels moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr.
Township Manager