UPPER HANOVER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 13, 2011

Call to Order and Roll Call

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Richard Fain followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Township Supervisors in attendance were Shannan Bieler, Richard Fain, Ben Fiorito, Eugene Fried and Mary Gibbs Kershner. Staff members in attendance were Jeffrey Ashman, Fire Marshal, Larry Buck, Road Foreman, Edward Skypala, Township Solicitor, Steven English, Esquire, Sean DeLong, LTL Consultants and Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.

Citizen Comments

Tim Stampf of 1000 Creekview Drive inquired on the status of the Township’s review of the resident’s petition he submitted at the last meeting concerning the Reserve at Macoby Run Subdivision. Township Solicitor Skypala presented a report on the Reserve at Macoby Run Emergency Access and the Reserve at Macoby Run fill/compaction/grading and slopes.

Mr. Stampf stated that he did not agree that code requirements were followed and enforced. Mr. Stampf stated that he will file a right to know request for the access road ordinance requirements in effect at the time of the subdivision approval. Mr. Stampf reviewed sections of the code of ordinances on dedication requirements and stated that several of the items did not exist. Mr. Stamp asked if the Township will respond in writing to all the residents that signed the submitted petition. Chairman Fain indicated that a letter would be sent to all residents that signed the petition.

Chairman Fain indicated that the official resolution established time limit for comments had been exceeded and that it was necessary to move the agenda along. Mr. Stampf indicated that he had additional comments and will attend the next meeting.

Tom Arndt of Matheson Tri-Gas inquired on the status of the Stauffer Road realignment. Mr. Skypala explained that John and Verna Wentz had not yet signed the required Deed of Dedication. Discussion ensued concerning possible courses of action to allow the opening of the roadway. Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize an appraisal of the property if necessary. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.

Approval of Minutes

Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the November 7, 2011 Board of Supervisors Workshop Meeting Minutes and the November 8, 2011 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.

1. Previously Paid Bills Authorization

Mrs. Bieler moved to approve the previously paid bills for the month of November. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried 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 $268,475.01, Parks and Recreation Fund in the amount of $5,953.00, Capital Reserve Fund in the amount of $109,993.00 and Escrow Fund in the amount of $21,737.15. 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 State Police Report into the record.

3. Building Inspector Report

Manager Seitzinger entered the Building Inspector Report into the record.

4. Fire Marshal Report

Fire Marshal Ashman entered the monthly Fire Marshal Report into the record.

5. Road Report

Road Foreman Larry Buck entered the Road Report into the record.

Special Items

1. Resolution #2011-24, David S. Conrad, Five Year Service Recognition Award

Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt Resolution #2011-24. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously. A copy of the resolution was presented to David S. Conrad.

2. Public Hearing, Linda Joy Kimmel – 4000 Upper Ridge Road, Agricultural

Security District – Resolution #2011-18

The Chair of the meeting was assumed by Township Solicitor Edward Skypala. Mr. Skypala called the public hearing back to order and indicated that required documentation was not yet provided by the applicant. The public hearing was continued to 7:00 p.m. on January 10, 2012. The Chair of the meeting was returned to Chairman Fain.

3. Service Recognition Awards

Service Recognition Awards were presented to Township Supervisor Shannan E. Bieler and Township Supervisor Mary Gibbs Kershner.

4. Keystone Independent Baptist Church – Tax Forgiveness Request

David and Annie Miller presented a request for tax forgiveness for the Keystone Baptist Church. Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize a refund of $392.00 for the 2009 tax year and to authorize forgiveness of Township Real Estate Taxes for 2010 and 2011. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fiorito and carried unanimously.

Planning and Zoning

1. Zoning

There were not any new zoning matters for discussion.

2. Subdivisions and Land Developments

A. Parklands Subdivision

The item was tabled subject to receipt of additional information from the developer.

B. Northgate, Buck Road Bridge, Financial Security Reduction #1

Mr. Fiorito moved to approve the Northgate, Buck Road Bridge, Financial Security Reduction #1 as recommended by Gilmore & Associates in the amount of $411,695.05. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.

C. Northgate, Phase 2B, Financial Security Reduction #1

Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the Northgate, Phase 2B, Financial Security Reduction #1 as recommended by Gilmore & Associates in the amount of $432,598.81. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.

D. Release of Upper Perkiomen School Turf Project Escrow

Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize release of the Upper Perkiomen School Turf Project Escrow in the amount of $1,660.94. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.

Committee Reports

1. Budget and Finance Committee – Mr. Fiorito

A. 2012 Electric Service Provider

Mr. Fiorito reported that the Township was able to obtain additional cost savings for electric costs by switching carriers to Exelon in 2012.

B. 2012 Salary Schedule

Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt the 2012 Salary Schedule. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.

C. Resolution #2011-25, Adoption of 2012 Township Budget and Establishment of

2012 Tax Rates

Mr. Fried moved to adopt Resolution #2011-25. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried unanimously.

2. Personnel Committee – Mrs. Kershner and Mr. Fried

A report was not presented.

3. Open Space, Parks and Recreation Committee – Mr. Fried

Mr. Fried reported upon the proposed Girl Scout service projects proposed at Camelot Park, including the installation of a wild flower field area and the installation of bat boxes.

Mr. Fried indicated that the Parks and Recreation Committee was not in favor of installing garden areas at Camelot Park.

Mr. Fried reported that the over seeding at the soccer field was growing in very well.

Mr. Fried reported upon two vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Committee.

4. Renewable Energy and Recycling Task Force – Mrs. Bieler and Mrs. Kershner

Mrs. Kershner reported that the Supervisors are awaiting a draft of the proposed recycling ordinance from the Township Solicitor.

5. Regional Planning and Planning Committee – Mrs. Kershner

Mrs. Kershner provided an update.

6. Sewage and Water Committee – Mr. Fain

A report was not presented.

7. Bridge and Road Committee – Mr. Fried

A report was not presented.

8. Public Safety Committee – Mr. Fried and Mrs. Kershner

Mr. Fried reported upon a request from the Upper Perkiomen Regional Police Department concerning holders for bullet proof vests in the amount of $2,556.00. Mr. Fiorito moved to approve authorizing the payment for the cost of the items as requested. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.

Township Engineer’s Report

The monthly Township Engineer’s Report was entered into the record.

Township Manager’s Report

A report was not presented.

Township Solicitor’s Report

A report was not presented.

Old Business

Old Business was tabled.

New Business

1. Announcement of Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Organization Meeting

Chairman Fain reported that the Organization Meeting was scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on January 3, 2012.

2. Other

Mrs. Kershner thanked Township Solicitor Skypala and the Board of Supervisors for their support over the years of her service to the Township as a Township Supervisor.

Adjournment

Mrs. Kershner moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted,

Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr.

Township Manager