The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Richard Fain. Township Supervisors in attendance were Shannan Bieler, Richard Fain, Ben Fiorito, Eugene Fried and Mary Gibbs Kershner. Township staff members in attendance were Larry Buck, Road Foreman, Jeffrey Ashman, Fire Marshal, Edward Skypala, Township Solicitor, John Weber, LTL Consultants, Ltd., and Stanley Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.
Bill Fenley thanked the Township road crew for their excellent work during the most recent snow storm.
Northgate
Representatives of the Northgate Homeowners Association presented information regarding a format for the address number signs at Northgate.
Discussion ensued regarding the status of the bond relating to the Northgate public improvements. A brief discussion ensued regarding snow removal. The homeowners association requested that the Township Solicitor review section 425 of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.
Zoning Hearing
Board Alternate Interview
The Board of Supervisors interviewed Matt Walter for the vacant position of Zoning Hearing Board Alternate.
Mr. Fiorito moved to appoint Matt Walter as the Upper Hanover Township Zoning Hearing Board Alternate for a term of January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2012. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.
Route
663/Geryville Pike Traffic Signal
Discussion ensued regarding the status of improvements at the traffic signal intersection.
Regional Recycling
The Board of Supervisors discussed the requested $21,500
payment for the 2010
The Board of Supervisors recommended that the payment be submitted on a quarterly basis as per the Agreement with Red Hill Borough. Mrs. Bieler reported that the Recycling and Renewable Energy Task Force is working on assembling data relating to recycling.
Review of February
9, 2010 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Agenda
(Due to an expected significant snow storm for February 9, 2010, the Board of Supervisors completed actions at the February 8, 2010 Workshop Meeting.)
Planning and
Zoning
1. Pogue Tract Minor
Subdivision Final Approval
Mrs. Kershner moved to approve the final plan of the Pogue Tract Minor Subdivision Plan as per the plan prepared by Irick, Eberhardt & Mientus, Inc. dated March 6, 2009 and last revised January 14, 2010. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.
Committee Reports
1. Budget and Finance
Committee
A report was not presented.
2. Personnel
Committee
A report was not presented.
3. Open Space, Park
and Recreation Committee
A.
Discussion ensued regarding the bidding of a project
involving the installation of a pavilion with restrooms at
B. Volley Ball Pits
Mr. Fried reported upon a Parks and Recreation Committee
recommendation for the installation of volley ball pits at
C. Tot
Discussion ensued regarding the budgeted tot lot at
D. Purchase of John
Deere Gator Equipment
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize the purchase of a Gator from John Deere in an amount not to exceed $18,000 as per the state bid for the equipment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
E. Parks and
Recreation Committee Appointments
Mr. Fried moved to approve the following Parks and Recreation Committee appointments.
- Tina Slack – 1/1/10 to 12/31/11
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The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.
4. Renewable Energy
and Recycling Task Force
Mrs. Bieler proposed the scheduling of a Renewable Energy
and Recycling Task Force Festival for July 17, 2010 at
5. Regional Planning
and Planning Committee
Mrs. Bieler presented an update regarding the regional comprehensive plan update project. It was recommended that a joint meeting be established with the Upper Hanover Township Planning Commission to be tentatively scheduled for March 3, 2010.
Mrs. Bieler commented upon a scheduled regional public transportation meeting.
Mrs. Kershner commented upon a
Township
Engineer’s Report
1. Escrow Release
Mr. Fiorito moved to authorize the final Phase III maintenance escrow release for The Vineyards Phase III Project subject to the receipt of a final payment for outstanding engineering and legal costs. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried unanimously.
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. Peevy Road Open
Space Area Farm Use Agreement
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize entering into a one year
agreement with Chris Yerger for the continued farming of the
2. Strawberry
Restaurant Holding Tank Agreement
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize entering into an agreement with the Strawberry Restaurant regarding the installation of a holding tank. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
3. Upper Perkiomen
Valley YMCA 5K Run and Fun Walk
Mr. Fiorito moved to approve the Upper Perkiomen Valley YMCA 5K Run and Fun Walk scheduled for May 1, 2010 regarding required temporary road closings. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
4. Propane Bid Award
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize award of the propane contract to Eddinger Propane Gas, Inc. as per the low bid. The motion was Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
5. Authorization to
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize LTL to proceed with work regarding the bidding of the Administration Building Roof Replacement Project as per the Township budget. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fiorito and carried unanimously.
6. Authorization to
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize bidding of the above referenced items. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
7. Electric
Generation Provider
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize Mr. Fiorito and Township Manager Seitzinger to proceed with entering into a one year electric generation provider contract as per submitted proposals. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
Monthly Invoices
1. Previously Paid Bills Authorization
Mr. Fiorito moved to approve the previously paid bills in the amount of $603,994.94 from the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
2. Approval of Monthly Bills to be Paid
Mr. Fiorito moved to approve the monthly bills payment in the General Fund in the amount of $88,565.27, Escrow Fund in the amount of $9,531.79, Open Space Fund in the amount of $204.00 and Parks and Recreation Fund in the amount of $54.00, and State Aid Fund in the amount of $75,996.73. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried unanimously.
Approval of
Minutes
Mr. Fried moved to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2010 Board of Supervisors Workshop Meeting and the January 12, 2010 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried unanimously.
Authorization to
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize the repair of a township truck as per the proposal received from Dickinson Fleet Service, LLC in the amount of $6,061.94. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fiorito and carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Mrs. Kershner moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:35 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bieler and carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Township Manager