The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors, Hanover Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania was called to order by Chairman John N. Diacogiannis at the Hanover Township Municipal Building, 3630 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18017 at 7:30 P.M.

 

            Present were Supervisors Salvesen, Nagle and Walbert, Attorney Wendy Nicolosi for Solicitor Broughal, Engineer Birdsall and Public Works Director Healy.

 

            The Pledge of Allegiance was performed.

 

            Upon motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board approved the Agenda.

Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

            Upon motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board approved the minutes, as written, from the meeting of the Board of Supervisors dated March 28, 2006.

Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Nagle yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

            Upon motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board approved the List of Bills and Transfers dated April 11, 2006 as prepared by the Secretary/Treasurer, and to enter the signed List of Bills by the Secretary/Treasurer and the Board of Supervisors as an attachment to the minutes.

Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

COURTESY OF THE FLOOR

            It was noted that no one wished to offer any comment.

 

REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN

            Mr. Diacogiannis reported that he had his monthly meeting at the Community Center and one citizen attended.

 

REPORT OF THE VICE-CHAIRMAN

            Mr. Walbert had nothing to report.

 

SUPERVISOR’S COMMENTS

            It was noted that no one wished to offer any comment.

 

PLANNING & ZONING

            A discussion was held regarding the following petitions to the Zoning Hearing Board:

                        Fitzpatrick petition regarding a request for a variance to relocate a barn to save it from demolition; which is located off Hanoverville Road at the edge of the Valley View Development.

                        Reynolds Petition 1275 Stark Road regarding a basement entrance to an existing basement and it would be an encroachment into the setback area.

                        Minrad Petition regarding a side yard setback issue involving parking.

 

            Mr. Walbert moved that the Board authorize the Township Solicitor to attend the Zoning Hearing Board meeting for all petitions.

            Mr. Nagle seconded the motion.

Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

PUBLIC WORKS

            Mr. Salvesen noted for the record that the bid opening meeting was held on April 7, 2006 for the Hanover Township Community Center Renovations.

            Mr. Salvesen moved that the Board award the bid for the Renovations as follows:

1)      Multi-tech Construction, Inc., 1010 N. Quebec Street., Allentown, PA 18103 for the General Contract at a bid price of $28,596.00;

 

2)      B & B Electrical Contractors, 1470 Mack Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103 for the Electrical Contract at a bid price of $6,600.00; and

 

3)      K.C. Mechanical Service, Inc., 732 Allegheny Rd., Mt. Bethel, PA 18343 for the Mechanical Contract at a bid price of $9,710.00.

 

                        Mr. Salvesen also moved that the Secretary notify Multi-tech Construction, Inc., B & B Electrical Contractors, and K.C. Mechanical Services, Inc. of their awarded bids respectively, to notify the next lowest bidder for each contract that we will be holding their bid bond until the awarded bidder confirms, and to return all other bonds.

 

            Mr. Salvesen noted that the Township budgeted $40,000.00 for this work and the bids came in at $44, 906.00.

            Mr. Walbert seconded the motion.

            Mr. Birdsall stated that we may stay within budget if no change orders are needed. The bids include allowances for change orders.

            Mr. Birdsall explained the details of the renovations for creating more office space and an additional room for piano practice.

            Mr. Walbert inquired to the Township Solicitor about the laws and bidding.

            Mr. Birdsall and Attorney Nicolosi explained the bidding laws.

Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

ADMINISTRATION

            Mr. Nagle announced Ann McHale, who was present to demonstrate the new voting machines.

            Mr. Diacogiannis thanked Ms. McHale for coming out and doing the demonstration.

 

            Mr. Nagle moved that the Board authorize the secretary to sign the applications for permits to install and operate traffic signals at S.R. 0512 (Bath Pike) and S.R. 3014 (Hanoverville Road)/Sterner’s Way and at S.R. 0512 (Bath Pike) and Jaindl Boulevard.

            Mr. Walbert seconded the motion.

Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

DEVELOPMENTS

            Mr. Salvesen moved that the Board grant an extension to the Owner/Developer of Lehigh Valley Corporate Center II Lots 7 & 8 Development to April 26, 2007 and further moved to notify the Owner/Developer of the board’s action relative to this matter.

            Mr. Walbert seconded the motion.

Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

            Mr. Salvesen moved that the Board grant the Developer of Davis 4 Lot R1-S Subdivision the requested release for Escrow Release No. 1 in the amount of $55,891.10 conditioned upon the following:

 

1.      That the Developer acknowledges that the security provided by First Tennessee Bank, as required by the Subdivision Improvements Agreement, will remain at a minimum of $112,358.90 for the work remaining plus contingencies; and

 

2.      That the Developer adheres to Township Policy No. 25 (payment of Plans and Appeals Accounts).

     

Mr. Salvesen moved to notify the Owner/Developer of the Board’s action relative to this matter.

      Mr. Walbert seconded the motion.

Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

            Mr. Salvesen moved that the Board grant the Developer of Hanover Pointe Subdivision the requested release for Escrow Release No. 14 in the amount of $97,453.98 conditioned upon the satisfactory repair of the sanitary sewer trench crossing of Jacksonville Road and the following:

 

1.      That the Developer provides the Township with a status of the security being provided by First Star Savings Bank corrected to reflect the $250.00 difference, as noted in Hanover Engineering Associates letter dated April 6, 2006;

 

2.      That the Developer acknowledges that the security provided by First Star Savings Bank, as required by the Subdivision Improvements Agreement, will remain at a minimum of $1,790,054.97 for the work remaining plus contingencies; and

 

3.      That the Developer adheres to Township Policy No. 25 (payment of Plans and Appeals Accounts).

 

            Mr. Salvesen further moved to notify the Developer/Owner of the Board’s action relative to this matter.

            Mr. Nagle seconded the motion.

Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

COURTESY OF THE FLOOR

            It was noted that no one wished to offer any comment.

 

TOWNSHIP MANAGER’S REPORT

            Mr. Healy reported for Township Manager Finnigan on the following:

            -Macada/Jacksonville Road Intersection Improvements have started. We’ve had some complaints; the police have been helping. We’ve added 25 MPH speed limit signs; the “speed machine” is out there on Yorkshire and a phantom car is parked on both Stonewood Road and Blair Road. Traffic cones are down the middle of Blair and Yorkshire to try and slow people down.

            -Mr. Finnigan recommends that we award the bids as we did earlier in the meeting for the Community Center.

            -Mr. Finnigan recommends representation at all the Zoning Hearing Board petitions discussed tonight.

            -Hanover Engineering inspected the 248 Brodhead Road building and a letter will be forwarded requesting repairs on most items listed.

            Mr. Birdsall stated that the inside items are small and the outside items are a bigger concern.

            -DCED Report was filed by Todd Bushta, CPA and we should have our final 2005 Audit in a few days.

            -The Bethlehem Area Public Library report was distributed

 

            Mr. Colon arrived at 8:23 P.M.

 

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT

            Mr. Healy had nothing to report.

 

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

            Attorney Nicolosi had nothing to report.

 

ENGINEER’S REPORT

            Mr. Birdsall had nothing to report.

 

ROAD REPORTS

            Mr. Walbert – Road District #1 had nothing to report; Mr. Salvesen – Road District #2 had nothing to report on Road District #2 but asked what the nature of the complaints were for the Macada and Jacksonville improvements. Mr. Healy stated mostly speeding and the residents are asking for more traffic control. Mr. Diacogiannis – Road District #3 had nothing to report; Mr. Colon – Road District #4 commented on the detour for the Macada/Jacksonville project; Mr. Nagle – Road District # 5 & 6 had nothing to report.

 

 

            Upon motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board approved adjournment at 8:28 P.M.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                Stacy C. Milo

                                                                                                Secretary/Treasurer