UPPER HANOVER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 12, 2011

Call to Order and Roll Call

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Fain. Township Supervisors in attendance were Shannan Bieler, Richard Fain, Ben Fiorito, Eugene Fried and Mary Gibbs Kershner. Township staff members in attendance were Jeffrey Ashman, Fire Marshal, Edward Skypala, Township Solicitor, Larry Buck, Road Foreman, John Weber, Township Engineer and Stanley Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.

Interview – Township Representative to Upper Perkiomen Valley Library – Becky Stauffer Putera

The Board of Supervisors met with Becky Putera concerning an appointment as the Township Representative to the Upper Perkiomen Valley Library.

2012 Medical Insurance

Rick Lee, Anna Lin and Steven Fallon of the Delaware Valley Health Insurance Trust reviewed and discussed health insurance options with the Board of Supervisors.

Citizen Comments

Bill Fenley inquired as to whether downed trees can be cleared from the Mill Hill Property.

Sherri and Shanna Law reviewed and discussed Girl Scout Gold Award projects with the Board of Supervisors including a proposed wild flower garden at Camelot Park and the proposed installation of bat boxes at Camelot Park. The Board of Supervisors expressed support for proceeding with development of the projects.

Appointments Update

The appointments were reviewed and discussed.

2012 Meeting Dates

Mrs. Bieler moved to authorize advertisement of the 2012 meeting dates. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried unanimously.

Review of December 13, 2011 BOS Regular Meeting Agenda

The agenda was reviewed.

Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize the completion of an appraisal by Joe Proczak concerning lot #15 located at Cedar Lea Court. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.

Mr. Fiorito recommended adding a single category to the 2012 Health Insurance Payroll Deduction Program. Mr. Fiorito moved to add a $10.00 per pay payroll deduction for the single category to the 2012 Health Insurance Payroll Deduction Program. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried unanimously.

Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize completion of speed limit studies by LTL Consultants in the amount of $1,050.00 as per the LTL Consultants proposal dated November 30, 2011. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.

Mrs. Bieler moved to approve the Tax Collector recommended tax refund for Mary Kershner of 1354 Hendricks Road in the amount of $11.00. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried affirmatively with Mrs. Kershner abstaining from the vote.

Mrs. Kershner moved to adopt Resolution 2011-27, Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual Amendment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.

Other

Manager Seitzinger noted that information on the PSATS annual conference was included in the evening’s delivery envelope.

Adjournment

Mrs. Kershner moved to adjourn the meeting to an executive session at 9:09 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted,

Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr.

Township Manager