UPPER HANOVER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 7, 2009

 

 

Call to Order and Roll Call

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice-Chairman Eugene Marks.  Township Supervisors in attendance were Shannan Bieler, Eugene Fried, Mary Gibbs Kershner, Eugene Marks and Township Supervisor–Elect Ben Fiorito.  Township staff members in attendance were Larry Buck, Road Foreman, Jeffery Ashman, Fire Marshal, Edward Skypala, Township Solicitor and Stanley Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.

 

Citizen Comments

 

Residents from the Vineyards discussed the address sign requirement with the Board of Supervisors. Residents requested that the 48 inch ordinance requirement for the height of the signs be reduced at the Vineyards. Residents expressed an interest in installing a brown background with white numbers on the quad mailboxes. The representatives indicated that in addition to the mailbox signs, individual residents will be requested to post numbers at each residence.

 

The Board of Supervisors requested a written description of the proposed Vineyards installation. It was noted that an Ordinance revision may be required.

 

Stop Sign Requests

 

1. James Road

 

Discussion ensued regarding the possible installation of a four way stop sign where the entrances to the Vineyards intersect with James Road. Citizens presented comments regarding traffic concerns along James Road.

 

2. Adams Road

 

A petition from citizens regarding the speed limit posting of Adams Road and the possible installation of a stop sign was discussed.

 

Mandatory Sewer Hook-Up Ordinance

 

Discussion ensued on the latest draft of the proposed Ordinance. Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize advertisement of the Ordinance as presented by the Township Solicitor. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried affirmatively.

 

 

 

Glenwood Chase

 

A November 5, 2009 letter from Jack Barbary of VP Real Estate Services Inc. was discussed regarding a request for a five year time extension to run concurrently with the NPDES permit for the Glenwood Chase subdivision. Discussion ensued. Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize a five year time extension of the plan approval to run concurrently with the NPDES permit for the Glenwood Chase subdivision. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried affirmatively.

 

Review of December 8, 2009 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Agenda

 

The agenda was reviewed. Discussion ensued regarding the 2010 Upper Hanover Township Budget.

 

Other

 

1. Pogue Subdivision Waivers

 

Discussion ensued regarding the Pogue subdivision waivers.

 

2. Posting of Sex Offender Information

 

Mrs. Bieler recommended that Upper Hanover Township consider posting sex offender information at township parks. Discussion ensued.

 

3. Employee Handbook

 

Mrs. Bieler recommended the preparation of an employee handbook and recommended the hiring of a consultant to complete the project.

 

4. Kutztown Road Bridge

 

Manager Seitzinger reported he was informed that the Kutztown Road Bridge construction was expected to be completed by December 15, 2009.

 

5. No Hunting Posting at Camelot Park

 

Discussion ensued regarding the status of no hunting posting at Camelot Park.

 

6. Flagpole Lighting

 

Mrs. Kershner inquired if the flagpole was properly lighted at the Municipal Building.

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. Minutes

 

Mr. Fried recommended that the regular meeting minutes of the last meeting be revised in order to reflect that he was not in attendance at the November Regular Meeting.

 

Adjournment

 

Mrs. Bieler moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:04 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried affirmatively.

 

                                                            Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

 

                                                            Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr.

                                                                        Township Manager