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 and Jeffrey Ashman, Fire Marshal.
William Dunn and Barbara Nace, citizens residing on Church Road, expressed concerns about recent truck damage to the front yard areas along Church Road. It was suggested that additional delineators be installed and that other consideration be given to additional improvements for the roadway. Larry Buck was requested to conduct traffic counts on the roadway. Mr. Seitzinger was requested to follow-up with the State Police.
Mr. Stauffer provided a brief update concerning the YMCA search for a suitable community center location.
Larry Buck reported a probable estimate of $38,000.00 for the construction of a new salt bin.
Jeffrey Ashman suggested the possibility of charging a small administration fee to cover expenses relating to the issuance of Fire Marshal Reports. The Board of Supervisors requested that Mr. Ashman research whether or not other communities charge a similar fee.
Mr. Kershner moved to authorize the State preparation of a fire services study for Upper Hanover Township. The motion was seconded by Mr. Baver and carried unanimously.
Larry Buck described a required emergency plan update and indicated that work must be completed and submitted by July 31, 2004. The present plan is to complete the work by June 30, 2004.
A discussion ensued as to whether the Appeals Board could be managed on a regional basis.
A discussion ensued as to whether or not to authorize a regional study under Act 209. Chairman Baccari reported that the entire $50,000.00 of the study would be funded and completed by Montgomery County. The Board of Supervisors expressed a consensus to proceed with the plan if Montgomery County pays for the entire study with the question of adoption or approval to be subject to a vote at a future date.
It was recommended that the By-Laws be repealed by resolution.
The Board of Supervisors directed that Larry Buck, Road Foreman, conduct traffic counts on the roadway in response to a March 2, 2004 letter from Heidi Noel Snyder of 2015 Adams Road.
The Board of Supervisors indicated that they were not interested in acquiring ownership of the Fruitville Road Bridge from Montgomery County. Mr. Seitzinger was requested to communicate the decision to the appropriate officials at Montgomery County.
Mr. Seitzinger indicated that based upon the proposed fee participation of $10.00 per household, the cost for Upper Hanover Township to participate would be $17,370.00 based upon 1,737 Township households. Mr. Seitzinger reported that $2,000.00 was budgeted for 2004 under the previous commitment understandings. Mr. Skypala indicated that discussion with Red Hill representatives did not indicate a willingness to revise the $10.00 per household consideration.
The Agenda was reviewed.
Mr. Kershner moved to authorize the Township Solicitor attendance at the Zoning Hearing of April 21, 2004 concerning the Doreen Allen and Timothy Shields Application in order to represent Upper Hanover Township. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
(The meeting was recessed to an executive session at 8:42 p.m. for the discussion of personnel and litigation matters. The meeting was called back to order at 9:00 p.m.)
Mr. Fels moved to authorize the Township Solicitor filing appropriate legal documents with the Montgomery County Courts regarding the removal of John Ferris from the Elected Auditor position. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
Mr. Fels moved to authorize the completion of an appraisal with Indian Valley Appraisers regarding the acquisition of the Appold property, located between Wentling Schoolhouse Road and Schwoyer Road. The motion was seconded by Mr. Baver and carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Mr. Kershner moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:02 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fels and carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr.
Township Manager