UPPER HANOVER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 7, 2004

 

 

Call to Order and Roll Call

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m by Chairman Albert Baccari.  Township Supervisors in attendance included Chairman Albert Baccari, Frederick Fels, Willard Kershner, Bruce Baver and Eugene Marks.  Township staff in attendance included Edward Skypala, Township Solicitor, Larry Buck, Road Foreman, Stanley Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager, Jeffrey Ashman, Fire Marshal, Amy Rothermel and Steven English, Edward Skypala’s office.

 

Citizen Comments

 

Citizens in attendance did not present comments.

 

Fennel Road Park Structures Demolition

 

It was recommended that the Township hold off on seeking proposals or bids for the demolition until after the end of June in order to determine whether the submitted grant application is approved.

 

Adams Road Traffic Study Proposal

 

The Board of Supervisors recommended to request additional State Police speed enforcement on Adams Road.  The Board of Supervisors requested that Larry Buck review the possibility of placing “SLOW” stencils on the roadway.

 

Stauffer Road – Advanced Gas

 

John Wentz presented a request to have Stauffer Road relocated.  Representatives of Advanced Gas indicated they were willing to work out an agreement for the relocation of the roadway that would include a financial commitment.  Representatives of Advanced Gas also requested the installation of sewer and water service and were referred to the Upper Hanover Authority for discussion.  Manager Seitzinger reviewed the status and balance of previous funding provided for Stauffer Road maintenance.  The Board of Supervisors requested that the Township Manager obtain cost estimates from LTL Consultants for the proposed relocation.

 

YMCA Community Center

 

Edgar Stauffer and Brian Bitting of the Upper Perkiomen Valley YMCA presented additional information concerning the need for a 3.5 acre parcel of ground for the proposed YMCA Community Center.

Highway Department Work Schedule

 

Larry Buck provided a brief overview of the proposed annual Highway Department work schedule.

 

PA Capital Cities Cooperative Purchasing Program – Dump Truck

 

Larry Buck indicated he was awaiting documentation. 

 

Open Space & Environmental Resource Protection Plan Proposal

 

Mr. Baver moved to accept the May 13, 2004 proposal from The Waetzman Group for the preparation of an open space plan.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Kershner and carried unanimously.

 

Appointment of Open Space Planning Committee

 

Mr. Fels moved to appoint Gene Marks, Beverly Mudd and Cheryl Pirri as the members of the Open Space Planning Committee.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Kershner and carried unanimously. 

 

Other

 

Other business was not presented.

 

Review of June 8, 2004 BOS Regular Meeting Agenda

 

The agenda was reviewed.

 

(The meeting was recessed to Executive session at 8:15 p.m. and was called back to order at 8:45 p.m.)

 

Adjournment

 

Mr. Fels moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m.  The motion was seconded by Mr Kershner and carried unanimously.

 

 

                                                                        Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                        Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr.

                                                                        Township Manager