UPPER HANOVER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 10, 2009

Call to Order and Roll Call

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

Citizen Comments

Bill Fenley of Ziegler Road presented comments on dog barking in the vicinity of Ziegler Road, the proposed legislation on payment for state police services, an interest in the establishment of a town watch in the vicinity of Ziegler Road and speeding problems on Ziegler Road.

Ben Fiorito inquired on the status of police services negotiations regarding an agreement with the Upper Perkiomen Regional Police Department. Discussion ensued.

Knoll, Inc. Land Development Plan

Alan E. Boroff, Esquire, presented an overview of the proposed Knoll, Inc. land development at the former Comley property on Peevy Road.

The Board of Supervisors expressed general support for the proposed project, providing that outstanding land development issues can be resolved by the project engineer.

Upper Perk Youth Baseball Association

Paul Verna discussed field use at Camelot Park with the Board of Supervisors. Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize two days of field use at Camelot Park in 2010 for the Upper Perk Youth Baseball Association. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried affirmatively.

Camelot Park Dedication

The status of the scheduled August 30, 2009 Camelot Park Dedication was reviewed.

Mandatory Sewer Hook-Up Ordinance Amendment

The Board of Supervisors requested that the office of the Township Solicitor prepare a proposed amendment to the Mandatory Sewer Hook-Up Ordinance for discussion at the September 8, 2009 meeting.

Ben Fiorito and the Board of Supervisors presented comments regarding the proposed ordinance changes.

Review of August 11, 2009 BOS Regular Meeting Agenda

The agenda was reviewed.

Other

A. Macoby Woods

The Board of Supervisors recommended that the roadways not be accepted until outstanding issues regarding landscaping and fences located in the open space area are resolved.

B. Site Draft – The Vineyards

Mr. Marks moved to authorize two separate site drafts in the amount of $2,377.49 and $3,632.32 regarding the Vineyards unless proof is received that submitted check payments clear the bank accounts. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fried and carried affirmatively.

C. Outdoor Burner and Windmill Ordinance

Jackie Fiorito inquired on the status of the Outdoor Burner and Windmill Ordinance. The Board of Supervisors recommended that a joint meeting be established with the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission for September 8, 2009 in order to discuss the Ordinance.

Adjournment

Mr. Fried moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:51 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried affirmatively.

Respectfully Submitted,

Stanley W. Seitzinger, Jr.

Township Manager