UPPER HANOVER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 10, 2021
Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Vice-Chairman Fiorito followed by the pledge of allegiance to flag. Township Supervisors in attendance were Dorothy Diehl, Ben Fiorito, and Timothy Woodward. Staff members in attendance were Tom Latshaw, Road Foreman, John Weber, Township Engineer, Joseph Bresnan, Township Solicitor, and Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.
Approval of Minutes
Mrs. Diehl moved to approve the Upper Hanover Township Board of Supervisors meeting minutes of July 13, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Woodward and carried affirmatively.
A. Previously Paid Bills Authorization
It was noted that there were not any previously paid bills scheduled for approval at the meeting.
B. Approval of Monthly Bills to be Paid
Mr. Woodward moved to approve the monthly
bills payment in the General Fund in the amount of $58,577.43, Road Improvement
Fund in the amount of $64,461.28, Parks and Recreation Fund in the amount of $1,315.61,
State Aid Fund in the amount of $190,868.11, and Escrow Fund in the amount of $14,352.48.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Diehl and carried affirmatively.
Monthly Reports
A. Treasurer’s Report
Manager Seitzinger entered the monthly Treasurer’s Report into the record.
B. State Police Report
Manager Seitzinger entered the State Police Report into the record.
C. Building Inspector Report
Manager Seitzinger entered the Building Inspector Report into the record.
D. Fire Marshal Report
Manager Seitzinger entered the Fire
Marshal Report into the record.
E. Road Report
Road Foreman Latshaw entered the Road Report into the record.
Special Items
A. Upper Perk YMCA – Community
Impact – Michael J. Tannous, Executive Leader
Michael
J. Tannous, Executive Leader of the Upper Perk YMCA presented a Community
Impact presentation.
B. 2020 Service Recognition
Awards
Mrs. Diehl moved to approve the following resolutions:
· Resolution #2021-12 – Brian Nester – 15 Years - IDA
· Resolution #2021-13 – Michael Wetzel - 5 Years – Fire Marshal/EMC
· Resolution #2021-14 – Kenneth Miley – 5 Years - TUHA
· Resolution #2021-15 – Brandon Reed – 5 Years – Planning Commission
· Resolution #2021-16 – Dennis Harpel – 5 Years – Historical Committee
· Resolution #2021-17 – Kim Jacobs – 10 Years – Historical Committee
· Resolution #2021-18 – Trevor Smith – 10 Years –Bldg. Code Appeals
· Resolution #2021-19 – William Gillespie – 10 Years –Bldg. Code Appeals
· Resolution #2021-20 – David Grubb – 10 Years – Bldg. Code Appeals
· Resolution #2021-21 – David Grubb – 5 Years - TUHA
The motion was seconded by Mr. Woodward and carried affirmatively.
Planning and
Zoning
A. 1904 Tollgate Road
– Request for Waiver of Land Development
Manager Seitzinger reported that the Upper Hanover Township Planning Commission recommended approval of the waiver of land development for the 1904 Tollgate Road Project that is located mainly in Hereford Township with a small section of the parcel located in Upper Hanover Township.
Mrs. Diehl moved to approve the waiver of land development for GMS Environmental – 1904 Tollgate Road. The motion was seconded by Mr. Woodward and carried affirmatively.
B. Tracey Diehl for
Wawa Zoning Hearing – August 18, 2021
Manager Seitzinger reported that the Planning Commission did not take a position for or against the zoning hearing application. The Board of Supervisors also chose not to take a position for or against the application.
Committee Reports
A. Budget and Finance
Committee – Mr. Fiorito
Mr. Fiorito reported that recent certificates of deposit were renewed at a .35 percent interest rate with Univest.
B. Personnel
Committee – Mrs. Diehl and Mr. Woodward
A report was not presented.
C. Open Space, Parks
and Recreation Committee – Mr. Fried
Mr. Woodward moved to approve Resolution #2021-22, New Goshenhoppen Church Farmland Preservation local match to approve the participation of Upper Hanover Township at 15 percent for the open space preservation. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Diehl and carried affirmatively.
D. Regional Planning
and Planning Committee – Mr. Rothenberger
It was reported that a July meeting was not held.
E. Sewer and Water
Committee – Mr. Fiorito
Mr. Fiorito reported that a ten inch water line will need to be relocated as part of the Otts Road Bridge replacement project. Discussion ensued concerning the associated costs and the usual procedure for moving utilities located in a public right of way.
F. Bridge and Road
Committee – Mr. Fiorito and Mr. Fried
A report was not presented.
G. Public Safety
Committee – Mr. Fried and Mr. Woodward
A report was not presented.
Township
Engineer’s Report – Mr. Weber
A. Mill Hill Boy Scout Cabin Rest Room
John Weber reported upon a proposed septic tank to replace the existing out house facility at the Mill Hill Boy Scout cabin area. The estimate on the tank is $1,200 with an additional estimate of $2,500 for the building. Staff will review whether access is available for a truck to conduct required pumping at the location.
B. Resolution #2021-23, Reserve at Macoby
Run Phase 4B
Mrs. Diehl moved to adopt Resolution #2021-23 to authorize the acceptance of Cedarbrook Lane. The motion was seconded by Mr. Woodward and carried affirmatively.
Mr. Woodward moved to approve Reserve at Macoby Run Phase 4B escrow release #16 in the amount of $20,568.45. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Diehl and carried affirmatively.
C. Deerfield Subdivision
Discussion ensued concerning the out flow of stormwater from the Deerfield Subdivision concerning what impact that may have on the properties located in Upper Hanover Township.
Township Manager’s
Report – Mr. Seitzinger
A report was not presented.
Township
Solicitor’s Report – Mr. Bresnan
Mr. Bresnan reported that the Powderbourne Agreement was nearing completion.
Old Business
A. Line Painting Proposals
Mr. Woodward moved to authorize awarding the line painting contract to the low proposal from Guidemark in the amount of $21,300.60. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Diehl and carried affirmatively.
B. Hough Associates
Recycling Data Collection Agreement
Mr. Woodward moved to authorize a three year agreement with Hough Associates for the collection of recycling data for the reporting years of 2021, 2022 and 2023. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Diehl and carried affirmatively.
C. American Rescue Plan
Mr. Seitzinger reported on the status of the finalization of American Rescue Plan rules and regulations.
New Business
A. PennDOT Winter
Snow Services Agreement
Mr. Woodward moved to approve the PennDOT Winter Snow Services Agreement for the 2021/2022 season. The motion was seconded Mrs. Diehl and carried affirmatively.
B. 2022 DVHT Health
Insurance
The Board of Supervisors approved continuing the current DVHT Health Insurance coverage without change in 2022.
Adjournment
Mrs. Diehl moved to adjourn the meeting to an executive session concerning matters of personnel at 8:38 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Woodward and carried affirmatively.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr.
Township Manager