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.
Approval of Minutes
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the Upper Hanover Township Board of Supervisors Workshop Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2011 and the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 11, 2011. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
1. Previously Paid Bills Authorization
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the previously paid bills in the amount of $ 4,304.53 from the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler 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 $ 116,879.68, Escrow Fund in the amount of $ 18,299.42 and Parks and Recreation Fund in the amount of $ 2,419.20. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner 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 monthly State Police Report into the record.
3. Building Inspector Report
Manager Seitzinger entered the monthly Building Inspector Report into the record.
4. Fire Marshal Report
Jeffrey Ashman entered the monthly Fire Marshal Report into the record.
Mrs. Kershner commented upon the excellent services provided to the Upper Perkiomen Valley Community by the local fire departments and Township Fire Marshal Ashman.
5. Road Report
Larry Buck entered the monthly Road Report into the record.
Special Items
1.
Brett Grove, P.E., of Bursich Associates, Inc. presented an
overview of a planned
2. Public Hearing,
Ordinance # 2011-02, An Ordinance Amending the Code of
the
Limits and Article III, Stop Intersections.
(The Chair of the meeting was turned over to Township Solicitor Edward Skypala.)
Mr. Skypala entered the following into the record:
1. Public Notice
2. Copy of Proposed Ordinance # 2011-02
3. Proof of Publication
4. Letter filing proposed Ordinance with the Montgomery County Law Library
Township Solicitor Skypala requested whether anyone present wished to present comments. Citizens in attendance did not choose to present comments.
Mr. Fried moved to adopt Ordinance # 2011-02. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried unanimously.
(The chair of the meeting was returned to Chairman Fain.)
3. Northgate
Township Solicitor Skypala provided an update on the status of the bankruptcy.
Planning and Zoning
There were not any active Planning or Zoning items scheduled for discussion.
Committee Reports
1. Budget and Finance Committee – Mr. Fiorito
A. Electric Supplier
Contract Renewal
Mr. Fiorito reported upon the extension of the electric supplier contract with Direct Energy. Mr. Fiorito reported that a new contract was negotiated in cooperation with the Upper Hanover Authority that will provide a kilowatt hour rate of .07721 for a 15% saving for the Township. Mr. Fiorito reported that the annual savings would be approximately $1,600.00.
B. Ateeco Wastewater
Plant General Obligation Loan Payoff
Mr. Fiorito reported that the loan was paid off early as of January 31, 2011. By paying the loan off early the Township will save approximately $ 1,300.00 in interest.
C. Certificates of
Deposit
Mr. Fiorito reported that he and Township Manager Seitzinger would shortly review options for renewed Certificates of Deposit.
2. Personnel Committee – Mrs. Kershner and Mr. Fried
A. Disability
Insurance Proposal
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize changing the disability insurance coverage to the Pennsylvania Association of Township Supervisors Plan C Program to be effective
May 1, 2011.The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
3. Open Space, Parks and Recreation Committee – Mr. Fried
A. Composting Rest
Rooms Grant Application
The Board of Supervisors discussed the possible submission
of a grant application to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and
Natural Resources (DCNR) for the installation of a composting rest room
facility at
Mr. Fried moved to authorize LTL to prepare the site plan required for the application for an amount not to exceed $500.00. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried unanimously.
4. Renewable Energy and Recycling Task Force – Mrs. Bieler and Mrs. Kershner
A report was not presented.
5. Regional Planning and Planning Committee – Mrs. Bieler and Mrs. Kershner
A report was not presented.
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
A report was not presented.
Township
Engineer’s Report
Township Manager Seitzinger entered the monthly Engineers Report into the record.
Township Manager’s Report
A report was not presented.
Township Solicitor’s Report
Township Solicitor Skypala provided an update on a recent federal court hearing concerning the International Fidelity Insurance Company.
Old Business
A. Propane Contract
Bid Award
Mr. Fried moved to authorize award of the 2011/2012 contract to Eddinger Propane as per the amount of the low bid. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fiorito and carried unanimously.
B. Copier
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize the award of the Ricoh Color Copier MPC3001 to Edwards Business Systems through the Pennsylvania Co-Stars cooperative purchasing program in the amount of $ 7,340.00. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fiorito and carried unanimously.
New Business
A. Authorization to
Coat in Place
Mr. Fried moved to authorize the bidding of Road Materials, Equipment Rental and Bituminous Seal Coat in Place for 2011. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.
B. Authorization to Solicit Lawn and Turf Care Proposals
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize the solicitation of proposals for the Lawn and Turf Care for 2011. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.
C. Authorization to Advertise Ordinance # 2011-03, Stop Sign and Speed
Limit
Update
Mr. Fried moved to authorize advertisement of the Ordinance # 2011-03, Stop Sign and Speed Limit Update. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.
D. Digital Data License Agreement between
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize
signature to the Digital Data License Agreement between
Adjournment
Mr. Fried moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Township Manager