UPPER HANOVER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

 

 

 

Call to Order and Roll Call

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Fain followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.  Township Supervisors in attendance were Shannan Bieler, Richard Fain, Eugene Fried, Mary Gibbs Kershner and Eugene Marks.  Township staff in attendance were Jeffrey Ashman, Fire Marshall, Larry Buck, Road Foreman, Edward Skypala, Township Solicitor and Stanley Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.

 

Citizen Comments

 

Mrs. Kershner thanked the Township Fire Marshal Jeffrey Ashman for advice and assistance regarding a potential hazardous materials problem. 

 

Pam Leister presented information and comments regarding outdoor wood burners. 

 

Fowl Ordinance - Discussion

 

The Board of Supervisors and Township citizens discussed a possible fowl ordinance.  A poll of the Board of Supervisors indicated a lack of support for the proposed ordinance and the matter was tabled. 

 

Parks and Recreation Rules and Regulations

 

The regulations were discussed in terms of whether or not to allow hunting at various Township properties, including the Peevy Road property, the Township Woods property and the Soffa Road property.  Mr. Skypala suggested preparing a revised draft of the Ordinance.  It was suggested by residents that the Pennsylvania Game Commission be contacted for further input. 

 

Seedling Planting Program

 

Eugene Fried announced a meeting with Susan Harris of the Montgomery County Conservation District to discuss planting options for a mid-October seedling planting.

 

Speed Limit Traffic Studies (Wonzeigler Road and Walt Road)

 

The Township is awaiting receipt of a proposal from Gilmore & Associates regarding proposed speed limit traffic studies at Wonzeigler Road and Walt Road.

 

 

 

 

 

War Memorial

 

The requested funding was presented.  The Township Manager will determine whether a grant application can be submitted.  The funding request will receive further consideration in the 2009 Township Budget.

 

DCED Application

 

The Board of Supervisors recommended preparation of the application to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for bleachers to be located at Camelot Park. 

 

Upper Perk Downtown Association

 

The Board of Supervisors requested that $1000 be included in the 2009 Budget as a contribution to the Upper Perk Downtown Association. 

 

Macoby Run Park

 

1.      Tot Lot

 

Mr. Marks moved to award the contract for the Macoby Run tot lot equipment to George Ely and Associates under the state purchasing contract in the amount of $43,824.00 as per the recommendation of the Upper Hanover Township Parks and Recreation Committee.  The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.

 

2.      Macoby Run Park Dedication (Eagle Scout Service Resolution)

 

It was recommended that the dedication be held off until the spring of 2009 after the completion of the tot lot. 

 

3.      Macoby Run Park Fence – Adjacent to Sabo Property

 

The Board of Supervisors recommended not to install the fence due to the cost.

 

4.      Macoby Run Park Message Sign – Eagle Scout Project

 

The Board of Supervisors requested the installation of plaques on the two message center signs constructed by Cody Mauer as an Eagle Scout project.  Mr. Mauer will be invited to attend an upcoming meeting of the Board of Supervisors in order to receive a service recognition award.

 

Centennial ParkDog Park - Discussion

 

The Board of Supervisors expressed general agreement with the proposed construction of a dog park at Centennial Park. 

 

Montgomery County Residential Tire Collection Program

 

The scheduled program date was announced.

 

Carpet/Vinyl Proposals – Administration Building

 

Discussion ensued regarding the installation of carpet in the Administration Building to replace 32 year old carpet that is in disrepair.  The Board of Supervisors recommended award of replacement carpet in the public meeting room to Roy Lomas Carpet in the amount of $6,640.00.

 

Review of September 9, 2008 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Agenda

 

The agenda was reviewed.

 

A discussion ensued regarding the Hughes Development/Lowe’s Zoning Text Amendment.  A poll of the Board of Supervisors indicated two Township Supervisors in favor of the proposed zoning text change and two undecided.

 

Other

 

Other business was not presented.

 

Adjournment

Mrs. Bieler moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:07 p.m.  The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried unanimously.

 

 

                                                            Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

 

                                                            Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr.

                                                                        Township Manager