The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Richard Fain. Township Supervisors in attendance were Shannan Bieler, Richard Fain, Eugene Fried, Mary Gibbs Kershner and Eugene Marks. Township staff members in attendance were Larry Buck, Road Foreman, Jeffery Ashman, Fire Marshal, Edward Skypala, Township Solicitor and Stanley Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.
Rod Wood inquired as to whether the Board of Supervisors is considering a tax increase for the 2010 budget year. Mr. Fain reviewed the status of the budget.
A citizen inquired on the
maintenance status of the railroad bridge located on
A citizen inquired as to whether
Camelot Park Field
Use Request
A representative of the Upper Perkiomen Valley YMCA and the Valley Soccer League discussed proposed field use. It was recommended that the groups review the matter further with the Parks and Recreation Committee.
The Board of Supervisors reviewed
and discussed the proposed tree planting plan at
Mrs. Bieler moved to award the
low proposal for trees and shrubs to Towne and Country Home and
Northgate
Mr. Skypala presented an overview of the Northgate status and the related bonds. Residents of Northgate reviewed and discussed the status of the project with the Board of Supervisors.
Mrs. Kershner moved to authorize the Township Solicitor to call the bonds associated with the project and to provide a 14 day limit for action on the bonds by the bonding company. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
(The meeting was recessed to an executive session at 8:09 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 8:12 p.m.)
Residents in attendance inquired
as to whether
Upper Perk Police District
Mr. Fain presented a motion made
by the Upper Perk Police Commission at their meeting of September 28, 2009 that
the “Upper Perk Police District will respond to assist and/or cover calls in
Upper Hanover Township upon the request of Pennsylvania State Police for
priority life threatening calls.
Mr. Fain further indicated that the approximate annual cost would be $5,000.00.
Mrs. Kershner moved to accept the proposed services as presented by the Upper Perk Police District. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marks and carried unanimously.
Mandatory Sewer Hook-Up
Ordinance
Mr. Skypala explained that on a survey of 20 municipalities that over 85% have mandatory hook-up ordinances with 45, 60 or 90 day hook-up requirements.
The Board of Supervisors discussed options for development of the proposed updated ordinance. Mr. Skypala was requested to prepare a draft for further review.
2010 Township Budget
The budget was tabled for further review.
Review of October 13, 2009 BOS Regular
Meeting Agenda
The agenda was reviewed.
Other
A. Emergency Management Plan
Mr. Marks inquired on the status of the completion of the updated Upper Hanover Township Emergency Management Plan. Larry Buck, Emergency Management Coordinator, indicated that some additional information regarding resources was being assembled. Mr. Buck indicated that he expected to complete the draft within one week.
B. Street Address Sign Ordinance
The status of the implementation of the Street Address Sign Ordinance was reviewed. Fire Marshal Jeff Ashman explained his current efforts in implementing the requirements. Manager Seitzinger indicated that the next Township Newsletter would feature information on the requirements.
C. 4-Wheeler Off Road Vehicles
Mr. Fried reported on the status of ongoing complaints regarding the use of 4-wheel off road vehicles in the vicinity of the Powderbourne Gun Club.
Adjournment
Mr. Marks moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:59 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Township Manager