UPPER
Call to Order and Roll Call
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
Citizen Comments
Citizens in attendance did not present comments.
(Chairman Fain announced that several items listed on the agenda were completed at the Monday evening Workshop Meeting of January 10, 2011 due to the impending winter weather.)
Monthly Reports
1. Fire Marshal Report
Fire Marshal Jeffrey Ashman presented the monthly report.
Special Items
(The Chair of the meeting was turned over to Township Solicitor Skypala.)
1. Public Hearing,
Ordinance #2011-01, An Ordinance Amending the Upper
16, Unit 4 and Block 23, Unit 7
Mr. Skypala introduced Geoffrey Grace of the Waetzman Planning Group to the Board of Supervisors and residents in attendance.
In the presence of a court reporter, Mr. Skypala presented proposed Ordinance #2011-01 and entered the following evidence into the record:
- Copy of Ordinance #2011-01
- Public Hearing Notice
- Proof of Publication
- Township
Letter to
- Certification of Posting
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Mr. Skypala asked whether members of the public wished to present testimony and members of the public did not request the opportunity to present testimony. Mr. Skypala inquired if the Board of Supervisors wished to make a motion to adopt proposed Ordinance #2011-01.
Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt Ordinance #2011-01. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fain and
carried affirmatively.
2. Continued Public
Hearings for Ordinance #2010-05, CB Commercial District
Zoning Text Amendment
Mr. Skypala reported that the public hearing was continued from the November 9, 2010 Board of Supervisor Meeting. Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt Ordinance #2010-05. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fain and carried affirmatively.
3. Continued Public Hearing, Ordinance #2010-06,
Subdivision and Land
Development Ordinance Text Amendment
Mr. Skypala reported that the public hearing was continued from the November 9, 2010 Board of Supervisor Meeting. Mr. Fain moved to adopt Ordinance #2010-06. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried affirmatively.
4. Public Hearing – Conditional Use – Jeffrey
and Tammy Snyder, 1102 Church
Road
Mr. Skypala presented the public hearing notice concerning the Conditional Use Hearing. Mr. Skypala in the presence of a court reporter entered the following items into evidence:
- Conditional Use Application
- Property Deed
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- Public Notice
- Proof of Publication
- Certified Mail Receipts
Jeffrey Snyder was sworn in and responded to questions from Mr. Skypala concerning the application.
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the Conditional Use for
Jeffrey and Tammy Snyder for
(The Chair of the meeting was returned to Chairman Fain.)
5. Northgate
Mr. Skypala reported that an additional bankruptcy hearing would be held toward the end of March and that he was not aware of the filing of a specific organization plan to date.
Planning and Zoning
1. Zoning
There was nothing new to report.
2. Subdivisions and Land Developments
A. Wisser Minor Subdivision – Preliminary and
Final Approval
Mrs. Kerhsner moved to provide preliminary and final approval for the Wisser Minor Subdivision as per the plan prepared by Berks Surveying & Engineering, Inc. dated May 12, 2010 and last revised November 4, 2010 subject to receipt of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection 537 Plan approval. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fiorito and carried affirmatively.
Committee Reports
1. Budget and Finance Committee – Mr. Fiorito
A report was not presented.
2. Personnel Committee – Mrs. Kershner and Mr. Fried
Mr. Fried reported that Thomas Latshaw is back to work in the Highway Department.
3. Open Space, Parks and Recreation Committee – Mr. Fried
Mr. Fried reported that a Parks and Recreation Committee meeting was not held in December. Mr. Fried reported upon the status of the Camelot Park Pavilion Project.
4. Renewable Energy and Recycling Task Force – Mrs. Bieler and Mrs. Kershner
A report was not presented.
5. Regional Planning and Planning Committee – Mrs. Kershner
Mrs. Kershner reported that the next meeting is scheduled for the end of January.
6. Sewage and Water Committee – Mr. Fain
Mr. Fried moved to appoint Steven Harner to the Upper Hanover Authority Board for a term from 1/1/11 to run to 12/31/14. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fiorito and carried affirmatively.
7. Bridge and Road Committee – Mr. Fried
Mr. Fried commented that the Road Crew is continuing to do an excellent job with snow removal.
8. Public Safety Committee – Mr. Fried and Mrs. Kershner
A report was not presented.
(Chairman Fain reported that all of the other business listed on the agenda was completed at the Workshop Meeting of January 10, 2011.)
Other
Terry Aston of
(Mrs. Bieler entered the meeting at 7:35 p.m.)
Clifford Weber suggested that agendas also be placed at the rear of the public meeting room.
Adjournment
Mrs. Kershner moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fiorito and carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Township Manager