UPPER HANOVER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 12, 2011
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
Chairman Fain announced that a brief executive session concerning a matter of litigation had preceded the meeting. Chairman Fain stated that T.H.Properties and Northgate were not listed as agenda items for action at the meeting.
Citizen Comments
Citizens in attendance did not present comments.
Approval of Minutes
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the March 2, 2011 Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors Special Joint Meeting Minutes, the March 7, 2011 Board of Supervisors Workshop Meeting Minutes and the March 8, 2011 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.
1. Previously Paid Bills Authorization
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the previously paid bills in the amount of $275,000.00 from the Municipal Facility Fund, $371,069.56 from the Park and Recreation Fund, $550,000.00 from the Road Improvement Fund, $10,000.00 from the Capital Reserve Fund, $61,066.67 from the Escrow Fund and $226.41 from the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
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 $80,737.18, Parks and Recreation Fund in the amount of $6,948.01 and Escrow Fund in the amount of $15,265.14. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.
Monthly Reports
1. Treasurer’s Report
Manager Seitzinger entered the monthly Treasurer’s Report into the record.
2. State Police Report
The monthly State Police Report was entered into the record.
3. Building Inspector Report
Manager Seitzinger entered the monthly 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
Larry Buck entered the monthly Road Report into the record.
(Chairman Fain stated that an executive session concerning the T.H.Properties Northgate Project would be held next week.)
Special Items
1. Service Recognition
Awards
(The Chair of the meeting was turned over to Vice-Chairman Eugene Fried.)
Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt the following resolutions:
1. Resolution #2011-05, Shannan E. Bieler, Five Years, Board of Supervisors
2. Resolution #2011-06, Richard K. Fain, Five Years, Board of Supervisors
3. Resolution #2011-07, Jacqueline G. Fiorito, Five Years, Planning Commission
4. Resolution #2011-08, William F. Kalb, Jr., Ten Years, Planning Commission
5. Resolution #2011-09, Edgar L. Stauffer, Ten Years, Industrial Development
Authority
The motion was seconded by Mr. Fiorito. The motion carried affirmatively with Mrs. Bieler and Mr. Fain abstaining from the vote.
Copies of the resolutions were presented to the honorees.
(The Chair of the meeting was returned to Chairman Fain.)
2. Upper Perkiomen
Valley Chamber of Commerce, Luanne Stauffer and Michelle
Fillippo
Luanne Stauffer and Michelle Fillippo presented an update concerning Chamber of Commerce activities, including the Perk-Up Program.
Luanne Stauffer provided a brief update on the Upper Perkiomen Valley Library activities.
3. Northgate
Citizens in attendance did not provide comments.
Planning and Zoning
1. Zoning
New zoning activity was not scheduled.
2. Subdivisions and Land Developments
A. 18 Month
Maintenance
Manager Seitzinger reported that extensions were received for both the Macoby Woods 18 month maintenance program and The Shoppes 18 month maintenance program.
Committee Reports
1. Budget and Finance Committee – Mr. Fiorito
Mr. Fiorito distributed an update on interest earnings.
2. Personnel Committee – Mrs. Kershner and Mr. Fried
A report was not presented.
3. Open Space, Parks and Recreation Committee – Mr. Fried
A. Equipment Purchases
Mr. Fried indicated that three additional benches were ordered with two scheduled for installation at the Camelot Park tot-lot and one scheduled for installation at the Macoby Run Park tot-lot.
The Board of Supervisors reviewed possible picnic table configurations for the Camelot Park pavilion. The Board of Supervisors authorized the purchase of eight Eco Armor 8 foot picnic tables and four Eco Armor 8 foot fully accessible picnic tables, as per the proposal received from George Ely Associates.
B. Port-O-Lets Proposal Award
Mr. Fried reported that Potty Queen submitted the low proposal for the annual port-o-let rental.
4. Renewable Energy and Recycling Task Force – Mrs. Bieler and Mrs. Kershner
Mrs. Bieler indicated that the committee would meet shortly to discuss recycling requirements as a result of the recently released U.S. Census numbers.
5. Regional Planning and Planning Committee – Mrs. Kershner
Mrs. Kershner provided an update.
6. Sewage and Water Committee – Mr. Fain
Bill Kalb reviewed options for eliminating the arsenic issue at the Highway Building and Camelot Park. The Board of Supervisors requested that Mr. Kalb test the water in the line at Church Road to determine whether an option may be feasible to run a water line from that location as opposed to going with arsenic treatment.
7. Bridge and Road Committee – Mr. Fried
The annual road inspection tour was scheduled for Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
8. Public Safety Committee – Mr. Fried and Mrs. Kershner
A report was not presented.
Township Engineer’s
Report
Manager Seitzinger entered the monthly Township Engineer’s Report into the record.
1. Escrow Releases
A. St. Luke’s Escrow
Release #4
Mrs. Bieler moved to approve the St. Luke’s Land Development Escrow Release #4 in the amount of $1,383.44. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried affirmatively.
Township Manager’s Report
A report was not presented.
Township Solicitor’s Report
A report was not presented.
Old Business
Old business was not presented.
New Business
1. Authorization to Solicit
Proposals for Municipal Building Connection to Public
Sewer
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize the solicitation of proposals for connecting the Municipal Building to the public sewer. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
2. Water Line Extension to Pavilion Area at Camelot Park
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed arsenic treatment system. It was recommended that the Township contact Precision Filters to determine whether they may have an available option. The Board of Supervisors authorized proceeding with an extension of the water line to the pavilion area at Camelot Park.
Adjournment
Mrs. Kershner moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Township Manager