UPPER HANOVER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 10, 2012

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 Dorothy Diehl, Richard Fain, Ben Fiorito, Eugene Fried and Steven Rothenberger. Staff members in attendance were Larry Buck, Road Foreman, Jeffrey Ashman, Fire Marshal, Steven English, Township Solicitor and Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.

Citizen Comments

Citizens in attendance did not present comments.

Approval of Minutes

Mr. Fried moved to approve the December 12, 2011 Board of Supervisors Workshop Meeting Minutes, the December 13, 2011 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes and the January 3, 2012 Board of Supervisors Organization Meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rothenberger and carried unanimously.

1. Previously Paid Bills Authorization

Mrs. Diehl moved to approve the previously paid bills in the amount of $4,562.00 from the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.

2. Approval of Monthly Bills to be Paid

Mr. Fried moved to approve the monthly bills payment in the General Fund in the amount of $35,995.55, Parks and Recreation Fund in the amount of $130.00 and Escrow Fund in the amount of $17,271.16. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rothenberger and carried affirmatively with Mr. Fain abstaining from the vote.

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 #2012-05, Eva A. Fabiani, Ten Year Service Recognition Award

Mr. Fiorito moved to adopt Resolution #2012-05. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rothenberger and carried unanimously.

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

Security District

The Chair of the meeting was turned over to Township Solicitor Steven English. Mr. English called the public hearing to order and continued the hearing to February 14, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The Chair of the meeting was returned to Chairman Fain.

Planning and Zoning

1. Zoning

There were not any new zoning or subdivision and land development items for discussion.

2012 Committee Appointments by Chairman

Chairman Fain made the following 2012 committee appointments:

• Budget and Finance Committee – Mr. Fiorito

• Personnel Committee – Mr. Fried and Mrs. Diehl

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

• Regional Planning and Planning Committee – Mr. Fiorito

• Sewage and Water Committee – Mr. Rothenberger

• Bridge and Road Committee – Mr. Fried

• Public Safety Committee – Mr. Fried and Mrs. Diehl

Committee Reports

1. Budget and Finance Committee – Mr. Fiorito

Mr. Fiorito provided an overview of the starting balances for the 2012 Budget.

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

A report was not presented.

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

A. Camelot Park Development Grant

Discussion ensued concerning the grant obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the construction of a composting restroom facility at Camelot Park. The matter was tabled for further review.

4. Regional Planning and Planning Committee – Mr. Fiorito

A report was not presented.

5. Sewage and Water Committee – Mr. Rothenberger

A report was not presented.

6. Bridge and Road Committee – Mr. Fried

Mr. Fried indicated that a proposal would be obtained concerning the additional arsenic filter needed at the highway building.

7. Public Safety Committee – Mr. Fried and Mrs. Diehl

Mr. Fried reported upon a request for the purchase of night vision equipment and portable rumble strips for use by the Pennsylvania State Police. Mr. Fiorito moved to approve the purchase of two portable rumble strips and one night vision unit in a total combined amount of $2,849.00. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rothenberger and carried unanimously.

Township Engineer’s Report

Manager Seitzinger entered the monthly Township Engineer’s Report into the record.

Township Manager’s Report

1. Resolution 2012-07, 2012-08, 2012-09 and 2012-10

Mr. Fiorito moved to adopt Resolutions 2012-07, 2012-08, 2012-09 and 2012-10 relating to the approval of required bank signature cards. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Diehl and carried unanimously.

Township Solicitor’s Report

A report was not presented.

Old Business

1. Upper Hanover Authority Office Lease

It was reported that the Upper Hanover Authority had not yet taken an action on the lease and that the matter would be scheduled for consideration at the next Board of Supervisors Meeting in February.

New Business

1. Authorization to Solicit Propane Proposals

Mr. Fried moved to authorize the solicitation of propane proposals. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fiorito and carried unanimously.

2. Authorization to Advertise Stop Sign and Speed Limit Ordinance Update

Mr. Rothenberger moved to authorize the advertisement of a stop sign and speed limit ordinance update. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Diehl and carried unanimously.

3. Health Insurance

The Board of Supervisors discussed options for revising the Township health insurance program. Mr. Fiorito moved to approve changing the health insurance coverage to the Blue Cross Direct POS-1 coverage to be effective March 1, contingent upon the committee verifying applicable network coverages. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rothenberger and carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Mrs. Diehl moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted,

Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr.

Township Manager