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. Staff members in attendance were Larry Buck, Road Foreman, Jeffrey Ashman, Fire Marshal, Edward Skypala, Township Solicitor and Stanley Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.
Citizen Comments
A citizen presented comments
regarding telephone lines that were struck by shotgun pellets in the vicinity
of the Powderbourne Gun Club regulated hunting area. Chairman Fain explained that
Chairman Fain announced that the Traynor Tract waivers were not yet finalized and that a final action was expected at the March Board of Supervisors meeting.
Mr. Marks moved to approve the Upper Hanover Township Workshop Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2009 and the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2009. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried unanimously.
1. Previously Paid Bills Authorization
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the previously paid bills in the amount of $93.00 from the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
2. Approval of Monthly Bills to be Paid
Mrs. Bieler moved to approve the monthly bills payment in the General Fund in the amount
of $96,467.12, Open Space Fund in the amount of $192.00, Municipal Facility Fund in the amount of $75,916.73, Escrow Fund in the amount of $32,422.30, Parks and Recreation Fund in the amount of $361.36 and Machinery Fund in the amount of $4,884.00. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
Monthly Reports
1. Treasurer’s Report
Manager Seitzinger entered the monthly Treasurer’s Report into the record.
2. State Police Report
Manager Seitzinger entered the monthly Building Inspector Report into the record.
Mr. Ashman entered the monthly Fire Marshal Report into the record.
Mr. Buck presented the monthly Road Report.
1. Resolution #2009-06, Five Year Service
Recognition Award – Eugene R. Marks,
Township Supervisor
Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt Resolution 2009-06. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously. A copy of the resolution was presented to Township Supervisor Marks.
2. Public Hearing, Jeffrey and Robin Lukens
Conditional Use
The Chair of the meeting was turned over to Township Solicitor Skypala. In the presence of a court reporter, Mr. Skypala entered exhibits into the record. Testimony was presented. Citizens presented questions and comments. The Board of Supervisors continued the public hearing to March 10, 2009. The Chair of the meeting was returned to Chairman Fain.
Planning and
Zoning
1. Zoning
A. Knoll, Inc – R-1 Zoning Text
Amendment
There was nothing new to report on the subject.
A recommendation from the Upper Hanover Township
Planning Commission to rezone five parcels in the vicinity of Geryville Pike
and Route 663 was presented. Mrs.
Kershner moved to authorize processing the proposed rezoning of the five lots
for a public hearing. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
C. Valerie Vermeesch and Christopher Bogaski Zoning Hearing – February 18, 2009
It was noted that the zoning hearing is scheduled
for February 18, 2009.
D. Raymond and Connie Townsend Zoning Hearing – February 18, 2009
Mrs. Bieler moved to authorize the Township
Solicitor to attend the public hearing and oppose the application unless a
covenant requiring the eventual removal of the in-law suite kitchen facilities
is approved. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
2. Subdivisions and Land
Developments
A. Resolution 2009-07 - Northgate Subdivision Letter of Credit
Mr. Marks moved to adopt Resolution 2009-07 relating
to the Northgate Subdivision Letter of Credit.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
1. Lt. Buckley –
Lt. David Buckley of the Pennsylvania State Police reported
upon meetings relating to the proposed Police Services Agreement with the Upper
Perk Police Department. The Board of
Supervisors thanked Lt. Buckley for his continuing excellent efforts on behalf
of
2. Budget and Finance Committee
A report was not presented.
3. Personnel Committee
A report was not presented.
4. Open Space, Parks and Recreation Committee
Eugene Fried reviewed the previous meeting of the Parks and Recreation meeting.
The Board of Supervisors recommended the installation of an
Mrs. Bieler moved to accept the proposal for the
installation of guardrail at the driveway entrance at
A brief discussion ensued regarding scheduling of athletic
teams at the
Township Solicitor Skypala recommended that the Township Manager obtain recommendations from the Township insurance agent regarding requested levels of coverage from the athletic teams.
Mr. Fried recommended the installation of a park hours sign
at
5. Renewable Energy and Recycling Task Force
Mrs. Bieler reported upon the scheduled Montgomery County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program.
Mrs. Bieler provided an update regarding current activities.
6. Regional Planning and Planning Committee
It was noted that the January meeting was canceled due to winter weather conditions.
7. Sewage and Water Committee
A report was not presented.
8. Bridge and Road Committee
A report was not presented.
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the following escrow releases:
1. Northgate Phase 2 Financial Security Reduction No. 6, $21,941.01
2. Macoby Woods Escrow Release No. 17 - $138,384.00
The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
1. Lawn and Tree Care Contract Renewal
Mr. Fried moved to authorize the contract renewal with Moyer
Indoor/Outdoor for ongoing services relating to the
2. Auditor Renewal Proposal
The Board of Supervisors requested that the Township Manager obtain two additional proposals in addition to the renewal proposal submitted by Judith A. Baldasari.
3. Propane Bid Award
Mr. Fried moved to authorize the bid award to Farm and Home for the 2009 propane contract. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
4. Authorization to
and 2009 Bridge Maintenance Program
Mrs. Bieler moved to authorize bidding of the above referenced items. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
5. Real Estate
Transfer Tax –
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize waiving the Township share
of the real estate transfer tax relating to the purchase of property from T.H.
Properties by the
Adjournment
Mr. Fried moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Township Manager