UPPER
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 14, 2009
Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice-Chairman Marks, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Township Supervisors in attendance were Shannan Bieler, Eugene Fried, Mary Gibbs Kershner and Eugene Marks. Staff members in attendance were Edward A. Skypala, Township Solicitor, Jeffrey Ashman, Fire Marshal and Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.
Citizen Comments
Citizens in attendance did not present comments.
Approval of Minutes
Mrs. Bieler moved to approve the Upper Hanover Township Workshop Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2009, the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2009 and the Joint Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2009. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried affirmatively.
Monthly Invoices
1. Previously Paid Bills Authorization
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the previously paid bills in the amount of $1,268.44 from the General Fund and $500.00 from the Parks and Recreation Fund. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried affirmatively.
2. Approval of Monthly Bills to be Paid
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the monthly bills payment in the General Fund in the amount of $167,484.98, Municipal Facility Fund in the amount of $706.00, Escrow Fund in the amount of $18,826.71 and Parks and Recreation Fund in the amount of $4,809.48. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried affirmatively.
Citizen Comments
Timothy Rementer of
Monthly Reports
1. Treasurer’s Report
The monthly Treasurer’s Report was entered into the record.
2. State Police Report
The monthly State Police Report was entered into the record.
3. Building Inspector Report
The monthly Building Inspector Report was entered into the record.
4. Fire Marshal Report
The presentation of the Fire Marshal’s Report was tabled until a later point in the meeting.
5. Road Report
Mr. Seitzinger entered the monthly Road Report into the record.
Planning and Zoning
1. Zoning
Pending zoning matters were reviewed.
2. Subdivisions and Land Developments
A. Waivers Approval –
The matter was tabled.
B. Fences in Drainage Easements
The Board of Supervisors recommended against allowing the installation of fences in drainage easements.
C. Traynor Tract Planning Module
Susan Rice explained the status of the project and comments presented by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The Board of Supervisors agreed to forward a letter to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection explaining the reason for making use of on-lot sewage disposal at the Traynor Tract.
Fire Marshal Report
Fire Marshal Jeffrey Ashman presented the monthly Fire Marshal Report.
D. Pogue Tract Minor Subdivision Waiver Approvals
The waivers were tabled subject to further review by the Planning Commission.
E. Planning Commission Recommendation on Escrow Balances
Discussion ensued regarding whether
Committee Reports
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 presented an update on the previous meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee.
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize the Joint Veterans Council to set up a table for memberships and donations at the Camelot Park Dedication. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried affirmatively.
The Board of Supervisors agreed that further fund raising at the Camelot Park Dedication Day should not occur.
4. Renewable Energy and Recycling Task Force
Mrs. Bieler reported upon the status of seeking grant funds
for the installation of kiosks at
Mrs. Bieler provided an update on the status of the September 17, 2009 Renewable Energy Forum.
5. Regional Planning and Planning Committee
Mrs. Bieler provided an update.
6. Sewage and Water Committee
Mr. Marks announced the August 4, 2009 Joint Meeting of the
Board of Supervisors and the Upper Hanover Authority scheduled to start at 7:30
p.m. at the
Mr. Marks reported that the Upper Hanover Authority is proceeding with work on water line projects related the Northgate Letter of Credit.
7. Bridge and Road Committee
Mr. Fried provided an update.
8. Public Safety Committee
Mr. Fried and Mrs. Kershner reported upon a meeting with the fire departments relating to requests for an increase in dedicated millage. Other items discussed were the possibility of a local service tax and the possibility of providing pension benefits for firemen.
Township Engineer’s Report
1. Escrow Releases
Mr. Fried moved to approve the following escrow releases:
1. FIBA Mid-Atlantic, LLC – Final Saldo Escrow Release - $16.28
2.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried affirmatively.
Township Manager’s Report
Mr. Seitzinger reported that Knoll, Inc. will make a presentation at the August Workshop Meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Township Solicitor’s Report
A report was not presented.
Old Business
Old business was not presented.
New Business
1. Authorization to Bid 2009 Line Painting
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize the bidding of the 2009 line painting project. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried affirmatively.
2. Resolution #2009-23, 401 Money Purchase Plan Amendment
Mr. Seitzinger presented a letter from the Township Actuary recommending adoption of the proposed plan amendments. Mr. Fried moved to adopt Resolution #2009-23. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried affirmatively.
3. Patrick J. Knowles and Labrea C. Huff Real Estate Tax Refund
Mrs. Bieler moved to approve the real estate tax refund for Patrick J. Knowles and Labrea C. Huff in the amount of $45.00 as certified by the Township Tax Collector. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried affirmatively.
4.
Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt the Agreement. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried affirmatively.
5. Resolution #2009-24, Appointment of Voting
Delegate and Alternate to Tax
Collection Committee for County-Wide
Earned Income Tax Collection as per
Act 32
Mr. Fried moved to adopt Resolution #2009-24. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried affirmatively.
6. Resolution #2009-25,
Mr. Fried moved to adopt Resolution #2009-25. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried affirmatively.
7. Valley Soccer Field Use Request
Mrs. Bieler reported upon a request by Valley Soccer for use
of the soccer field at
Adjournment
Mr. Fried moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried affirmatively.
Respectfully Submitted,
Township Manager