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.
Citizens in attendance did not present comments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Larry Buck provided a brief overview of the proposed annual Highway Department work schedule.
Larry Buck indicated he was awaiting documentation.
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.
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 business was not presented.
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.)
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