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

Call to Order and Roll Call

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice-Chairman Eugene Fried followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Township Supervisors in attendance were 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 and Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.

Citizen Comments

Citizens in attendance did not present comments.

Approval of Minutes

Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the August 8, 2011 Board of Supervisors Workshop Meeting Minutes and the August 9, 2011 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fiorito and carried affirmatively.

1. Previously Paid Bills Authorization and Approval of Monthly Bills to be Paid

Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the previously paid bills in the amount of $45.00 from the General Fund and $110,881.00 from the Escrow Fund and the monthly bills payment in the General Fund in the amount of $61,641.57, Parks and Recreation Fund in the amount of $1,742.00, State Aid Fund in the amount of $240,520.79 and Escrow Fund in the amount of $11,446.59. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fiorito and carried affirmatively.

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 #2011-15, Five Year Service Recognition Award – Mary Gibbs

Kershner

Mr. Fiorito moved to adopt Resolution #2011-15. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried affirmatively. A copy of the resolution was presented to Mrs. Kershner.

Planning and Zoning

1. Zoning

There were not any new zoning items scheduled for discussion.

2. Subdivisions and Land Developments

A. Upper Perkiomen Valley Ambulance Final Plan Re-Approval/Reaffirmation

Mrs. Kershner moved to provide re-approval/reaffirmation of the Upper Perkiomen Valley Ambulance final plan as per the plan prepared by Stout, Tacconelli and Associates, Inc. dated July 7, 2006, last revised August 22, 2011 subject to the LTL Consultants review letter dated September 8, 2011 and also subject to the Township Solicitor reviewing and approving the submitted financial security and developer agreement. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fiorito and carried affirmatively.

B. Northgate Phase IV

Representatives of T.H. Properties were not in attendance. The matter was tabled.

Committee Reports

1. Budget and Finance Committee – Mr. Fiorito

Mr. Fiorito reported that the review of the preliminary 2012 Township Budget would commence at the next Workshop Meeting.

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

A report was not presented.

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

Mr. Fried indicated that the Parks and Recreation Committee started work on 2012 budget requests.

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 provided an update on the status of the Regional Comprehensive Plan 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

A report was not presented.

Township Engineer’s Report

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

Township Manager’s Report

A report was not presented.

Township Solicitor’s Report

A report was not presented.

Old Business

1. Change Order #1 – Bridge Maintenance Contract

Mrs. Kershner moved to approve Change Order #1 for the concrete repairs and rip rap. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fiorito and carried affirmatively.

2. Gordon Baver Request for Payment #1

Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the Gordon Baver, Inc. Invoice #1 in the amount of $28,679.00. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fiorito and carried affirmatively.

3. Maintenance Building Plumbing Update

Discussion ensued. Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize a sub-committee consisting of Mr. Fried and Mr. Seitzinger to approve and award a contract to the low proposal after all proposals are received. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fiorito and carried affirmatively.

New Business

1. Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve

Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the statement of support for the Guard and Reserve. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fiorito and carried affirmatively.

2. Adoption of 2012 Pension Plan Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO)

Manager Seitzinger entered the 2012 Pension Plan Minimum Municipal Obligation prepared by the Township Actuary into the record.

3. Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract Renewal

Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract Renewal with Signal Service. Discussion ensued. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fiorito and carried affirmatively.

4. Route 663/Geryville Pike Traffic Signal

Residents in attendance presented questions and comments regarding the status of the Route 663/Geryville Pike traffic signal update to be completed by T.H. Properties. The Board of Supervisors provided an update on the status and requested that Township Solicitor Skypala contact Mr. Haines of H&K concerning the traffic signal status.

Adjournment

Mrs. Kershner moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fiorito and carried affirmatively.

Respectfully Submitted,

Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr.

Township Manager