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
Citizens in attendance did not present comments.
Mrs. Bieler moved to approve the Upper Hanover Township Workshop Meeting Minutes of April 13, 2009 and the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2009. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried affirmatively.
1. Previously Paid Bills Authorization
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the previously paid bills in the amount of $50.00 from the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried affirmatively.
2. Approval of Monthly Bills to be Paid
Mr. Marks moved to approve the monthly bills payment in the General Fund in the amount of $77,334.80, Municipal Facility Fund in the amount of $7,410.59, Escrow Fund in the amount of $52,381.55, Open Space Fund in the amount of $180.00 and Parks and Recreation Fund in the amount of $9,328.24. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried affirmatively.
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.
Manager Seitzinger entered the monthly Road Report into the record.
(Mr. Fried entered the meeting at 7:05 p.m.)
1. Resolution #2009-18, Five Year Service Recognition Award – Donna L. Tino
Mrs. Bieler moved to adopt Resolution #2009-18. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
2. Public Hearing – Ordinance #2009-02 – Route
663 and Geryville Pike Rezoning
(Mr. Skypala assumed the Chair of the meeting.)
Mr. Skypala, in the presence of a court reporter, entered the public notice, a copy of the proposed Ordinance #2009-02, the proof of publication, posting certifications and the transmittal to the Montgomery County Law Library into the record. Mr. Skypala inquired if anyone in attendance wished to present testimony for or against the rezoning. No one in attendance indicated a wish to present testimony for or against the proposed rezoning.
Mrs. Kershner moved to adopted Ordinance #2009-02. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
3. Public Hearing – Ordinance #2009-04 – Street
Addresses
Mr. Skypala entered the public notice, proof of publication,
proposed Ordinance #2009-04 and a transmittal letter to the Montgomery County
Law Library into the record. Mr. Skypala
noted that the ordinance was recommended by the fire companies servicing
Mrs. Bieler moved to adopt Ordinance #2009-04 with an amendment to add the word “reflective” into the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried unanimously.
4. Public Hearing – Ordinance #2009-03 – Outdoor
Burners and Windmills
Mr. Skypala explained that the ordinance would be tabled until the next meeting in order to re-advertise the ordinance as per requirements.
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(The Chair of the meeting was returned to Chairman Fain.)
Planning and
Zoning
1. Zoning
Manager
Seitzinger reviewed current and scheduled zoning matters.
2. Subdivisions and Land Developments
A. Waivers Approval –
The matter was tabled for further review.
B. Advanced
C. Arcadia Estates Waiver – Section 410
D. Stauffer/Putera Planning Module
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the Stauffer/Putera Planning Module. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
E. Stormwater Operations and Maintenance
Agreement - Chipakitis
1. Budget and Finance Committee
A report was not presented.
2. Personnel Committee
A report was not presented.
3. Open Space, Parks and Recreation Committee
Mr. Fried announced the May 30, 2009 Macoby Run Park Dedication set for 9:00 a.m.
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize Mr. Fried and the Township Manager to proceed with the purchase of bleachers as per the Community Revitalization grant. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.
Mr. Fried noted that he will obtain information from a local
arborist regarding maintenance of trees at
4. Renewable Energy and Recycling Task Force
Mrs. Bieler reported that the committee is moving forward on reviewing recycling requirements. Mrs. Bieler explained that the proposed Renewable Energy and Recycling kiosk information was under review. The proposed Renewable Energy Forum is set for September.
5. Regional Planning and Planning Committee
Mrs. Bieler provided an overview of current activities.
6. Sewage and Water Committee
Mr. Marks presented comments regarding the joint workshop meeting.
7. Bridge and Road Committee
Additional items regarding the Parks and Recreation Committee were presented as follows by Mr. Fried:
It was noted that 8 benches and three additional doggy
stations were ordered. Mr. Fried
commented upon ongoing vandalism issues at
Board of Supervisors agreed that effort should proceed with preparing the 55 gallon drums for use at the various parks. An overview of the Camelot Park Dedication program was reviewed.
Mrs. Kershner recommended that Carl Schnable be invited to the Camelot Park Dedication.
A brief discussion ensued regarding Board of Supervisor
approval for use of the park facilities, including athletic fields, at
The Road Survey was rescheduled to May 21, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
A discussion ensued regarding a response to the Pennsylvania
Historical and Museum Commission letter concerning the
Manager Seitzinger was requested to obtain a written
explanation of future understandings with
1. Proposed Saldo Amendment – Fire Marshal Plan Review
Mr. Fain indicated that the proposed ordinance had been discussed by the Upper Hanover Township Planning Commission.
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize advertisement of the proposed Saldo Amendment to require Fire Marshal plan review. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.
2. Todd and Lisa Brunner Real Estate Tax Refund - $21.00
Mr. Fried moved to authorize the issuance of a $21.00 real estate tax refund for Todd and Lisa Brunner. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.
3. Robert and Helen Yerger Real Estate Tax
Refund - $75.00
Mrs. Bieler moved to authorize the issuance of a $75.00 real estate tax refund for Robert and Helen Yerger. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
4. Resolution #2009-19, Inter-Fund Transfer from Capital Reserve to Escrow Fund
Mr. Marks moved to adopt Resolution #2009-19. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Mr. Marks moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Township Manager