UPPER HANOVER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7, 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, Larry Buck, Road Foreman, Edward Skypala, Township Solicitor and Stanley Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.

Citizen Comments

Bill Fenley commented upon the excellent work by the Township Road Department during the recent winter snowstorms.

Comcast Franchise Agreement

Discussion ensued on the status of the proposed 15 year time extension of the current Franchise Agreement that is scheduled to expire in May of 2011.

Office Copier

The Board of Supervisors reviewed a proposal for the purchase of a copier through the state Co-Stars Purchasing Program. The purchase was tabled for further review.

Review of February 8, 2011 BOS Regular Meeting Agenda

The Board of Supervisors requested that the previously canceled joint meeting with the Planning Commission be rescheduled to March 2, 2011 subject to approval by the Planning Commission. The Board of Supervisors reviewed the February 8, 2011 agenda.

Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize the staff to solicit three proposals for the proposed fence improvements at Camelot Park and to authorize Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Eugene Fried to approve the award to the low proposal in order to expedite implementation of the project in the early spring of 2011. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fiorito and carried affirmatively.

Other

Temporary/Seasonal Highway Department Employee

Discussion ensued concerning the end date of work for Randal Quinby, Temporary/ Seasonal Highway Department employee. (Mrs. Bieler entered the meeting at 7:32 p.m.)

Following additional discussion, the Board of Supervisors agreed to retain the temporary/ seasonal employment services of Randal Quinby to February 26, 2011.

Volunteer Service Pins

The Board of Supervisor discussed proposed volunteer service pins for distribution by the Parks and Recreation Committee.

Montgomery County Hazardous Waste Collection Program

Mrs. Bieler requested that the notice for the upcoming Montgomery County Hazardous Waste Collection days be posted on the home page of the Township website.

Adjournment

Mrs. Kershner moved to adjourn the meeting to an executive session concerning matters of litigation at 7:45 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted,

Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr.

Township Manager