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 Colon, Salvesen, Nagle and Walbert, Engineer Birdsall, Solicitor Broughal, Public Works Director Kevin Healy and Township Manager John J. Finnigan, Jr.
The Pledge of Allegiance was performed.
Upon motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Salvesen, the Board approved the Agenda with revisions.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
Upon motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Salvesen, the Board approved the minutes, as written, from the meeting of the Board of Supervisors dated July 24, 2007.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
Upon motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board approved the minutes of the Special Meeting dated August 1, 2007.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
Upon motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board approved the List of Bills and Transfers dated August 14, 2007 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. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
COURTESY OF THE FLOOR
It was noted that no one wished to offer comment.
REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN
Mr. Diacogiannis stated that there was a mock drill at 248 Brodhead Road and the Township Manager would address this under his report.
REPORT OF THE VICE-CHAIRMAN
Mr. Walbert had nothing to report.
SUPERVISOR’S COMMENTS
Mr. Salvesen commented on the new fire truck.
Mr. Colon commented that National Night Out was a success, had a decent turn-out of people, praise goes to Crime Watch, especially Joe Veltri and Joan Rosenthal.
PLANNING & ZONING
Mr. Walbert introduced a public hearing for an amendment to the Zoning Map; PIBD to C-2.
It was noted for the record that the hearing had been duly advertised and the Secretary had proof of publication. A Court Stenographer was present to record all testimony.
Mr. Walbert closed the regular meeting and opened the Public Hearing. After everyone who wished to speak, had spoken, the public hearing was closed and the regular meeting was re-opened.
Mr. Walbert moved that the Board approve the following Ordinance for amendments to the Zoning Map regarding changing current zoning classification of land from Planned Industrial/Business Park (PIBD) to Commercial Center (C-2) and that the Chairman and Secretary be authorized to sign the Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 07-12
AN ORDINANCE ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, ENACTING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE “HANOVER TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE” AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH
Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
Mr. Walbert discussed a zoning variance petition for a deck for Christopher and Jennifer Cirillo at 5605 Falcon Drive.
It was agreed that the Zoning Hearing Board should handle this at their scheduled meeting of August 22, 2007.
Mr. Walbert discussed a zoning variance petition for a deck for Shokrollah H. Pazaki and Jila M. Talebi at 5606 Falcon Drive.
It was agreed that the Zoning Hearing Board should handle this at their scheduled meeting of August 22, 2007.
A discussion was held on a zoning variance petition for multiple sections of Ordinance for TOA PA VIII, L.P., and equitable owner of 395 Bridle Path Road.
Mr. Finnigan stated that these are similar variances that the petitioner has been granted with the property they own off Hanoverville Road, but it was the professional staff’s opinion to have the Solicitor and Engineer attend the Zoning Hearing Board meeting to make sure Township Ordinances are adhered to.
PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Salvesen noted for the record that the Bid Opening Meeting was held on August 3, 2007 for the Renovations to Municipal Police Building at 248 Brodhead Road.
Mr. Salvesen moved that the Board award the bids for the Renovations to the Municipal
Police Building, located at 248 Brodhead Road, as
follows:
The general contract to Valley Builders, LLC, PO Box 189,
775 Furnace Street, Emmaus, PA 18049,
with a total bid amount of $659,000.00;
The electrical contract to Thomas L. Hoffman Company, Inc.,
635 East Westminster Street, Allentown, PA
18109, with a total bid amount of $283,000.00 and a total bid amount of
$317,000.00 with alternate 1;
The HVAC contract to Myco Mechanical, Inc., 90 Fretz Road, Souderton, PA 18964, with a total bid amount of $105,700.00; and
The plumbing contract to JBM Mechanical, Inc., 3273 Gun Club Road, Nazareth, PA 18064, with a total bid amount of $163,000.00.
Mr. Salvesen also moved that the
Secretary, via certified mail, notify Valley Builders, LLC, Thomas L.
Hoffman Company, Inc., Myco Mechanical, Inc., and JBM Mechanical, Inc. of their awarded bids respectively, to notify the next
highest bidder for each contract that we will be holding their bid
bond/cashier’s check until the awarded bidders confirm, and to return all other
bid bonds and cashier’s checks.
Mr.
Nagle seconded the motion.
Mr.
Finnigan stated he, as well as the architectural firm doing a background check
on all of them, checked the references of each one of these contractors and
Timm Tenges, Manager, Lower Nazareth Township has been involved in the bid
opening and the evaluation of each bid. As far as we can tell, we should have
no problems with any of these contractors.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye,
Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
ADMINISTRATION
Mr.
Nagle moved that the Board approve the following Ordinance regarding establishing
the assessment of a tax upon the admission to places of amusement in Hanover Township and providing procedures for
the assessment, collection and enforcement of said tax
and that the Chairman and
Secretary be authorized to sign the Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 07- 13
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER, COUNTY OF NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA PROVIDING FOR THE LEVYING OF A TAX UPON ADMISSIONS TO PLACES OF AMUSEMENT WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR GENERAL TOWNSHIP PURPOSES; DEFINING PLACE OF AMUSEMENT; FIXING THE AMOUNT OF THE TAX AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF; REQUIRING ALL PERSONS, PARTNERSHIPS, ASSOCIATIONS AND CORPORATIONS CONDUCTING PLACES OF AMUSEMENT TO REGISTER WITH AND BE LICENSED BY AND PAY A LICENSING FEE TO THE TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS; PRESCRIBING THE METHOD AND MANNER OF COLLECTING SUCH TAX; AND IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE.
Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.
A discussion was held and the Board stated their concerns and suggestions.
It was agreed to table the motion.
Mr. Colon moved that the Board approve to table the motion.
Mr. Nagle seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
Mr. Nagle moved that the Board approve the updated job description for the Recycling & Refuse Coordinator.
Mr. Walbert seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
Mr. Nagle moved to authorize the Chairman and Secretary to sign the agreements by and between Hanover Township and PNC Bank, concerning the placement of a mobile banking unit on property located in Hanover Township, with the condition that PNC Bank will provide security to the Township that is acceptable to the Township Solicitor and Township Manager.
Mr. Colon seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
Mr. Nagle moved that the Board approve to authorize the Township Solicitor to advertise the proposed ordinance, which authorizes intergovernmental cooperation of Hanover Township and Lower Nazareth Township by entering into an agreement of sale and a property operating agreement with Lower Nazareth Township regarding the purchase, ownership, and management of the property located at 248 Brodhead Road in Hanover Township, Northampton County.
Mr. Colon seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
DEVELOPMENTS
Mr. Colon noted for the record that the Developer of Traditions of America at Bridle Path for the Land Development Preliminary/Record Plan has granted the Board an extension to November 13, 2007.
Mr. Colon noted for the record that the Developer of traditions of America at Bridle Path for the Minor Subdivision Preliminary/Record Plan has granted the Board an extension to November 13, 2007.
Mr. Colon noted for the record that the Developer of Lehigh Valley Corporate Center Phase II Lots 5 and 6 has granted the Board an extension of 60 days to October 29, 2007.
Mr. Colon moved that the Board, as recommended by the Township Engineer, do the following regarding Faulkner Subaru (330 Stoke Park Road):
1. Notifying the Developer that the maintenance agreement remains in effect;
2. Notify the Developer that an extension to the maintenance security is required;
3. Notify the Developer that the “Punch List” items must be addressed and an inspection requested prior to October 15, 2007; and
4. Request that the Owner/Developer provides written verification that the maintenance security will be amended with an expiration date no sooner than November 15, 2007, prior to August 14, 2007, and, that the Township authorizes the Solicitor to take appropriate action should the Owner/Developer fail to provide acknowledgement of security by August 14, 2007.
Mr. Colon further moved to notify the Owner/Developer of the Board’s action relative to this matter.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
Mr. Colon moved that the Board, as recommended by the Township Engineer, take the following action regarding Lehigh Valley Corporate Center Phase II Lots 7 and 8:
1. Rejects the improvements for LVCC Phase II Lots 7 and 8 Land Development Plan as incomplete;
2. Urges the Developer to request an extension to the Site Plan Improvements Agreement to October 15, 2007; and
3. Requests an inspection when the storm sewer and landscaping items are complete.
Mr. Colon further moved to notify the Owner/Developer of the Board’s action relative to this matter.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
Mr. Colon moved that the Board approve to grant Lehigh Valley Corporate Center Phase II Lots 7 and 8 an extension to October 15, 2008.
Mr. Nagle seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
Mr. Colon moved that the Board, as recommended by the Township Engineer, take the following action regarding LVIP IV Lot 45 – Minrad, Inc. Tank Farm Addition:
1. Rejects the improvements for Minrad Inc. Tank Farm Addition Land Development Plan as incomplete;
2. Urges the Developer to request an extension to the Site Plan Improvements Agreement to November 15, 2007; and
3. Urges the Developer to request an inspection when the storm sewer is complete and the landscaping has been addressed with the Township.
Mr. Colon further moved to notify the Owner/Developer of the Board’s action relative to this matter.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
Mr. Colon moved that the Board approve to grant Hanover Ridge, Subdivision Improvement Agreements for Phase I, II and III an extension to November 15, 2007.
Mr. Colon noted for the record that the Developer of Monocacy Farms Lot 61 has granted the Board an extension to October 16, 2007.
COURTESY OF THE FLOOR
Mr. Mack Stojan of 5335 Greenbriar Drive was present to ask for an update on the dirt piled up in back of the tree line behind the park next to Hanover Crossing.
Mr. Finnigan stated he will report on this under the Manager’s report.
ROAD REPORTS
Mr. Walbert – Road District #1, Mr. Salvesen – Road District #2, Mr. Diacogiannis – Road District #3, Mr. Colon – Road District #4 and Mr. Nagle – Road Districts 5 & 6 had nothing to report.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Mr. Birdsall questioned the Commerce Bank project.
Mr. Finnigan stated they are on the Zoning Hearing Board meeting for August 23 and he met with them and went over different plans and discussed the exits and entrances, setbacks, and the 22 parking spaces.
SOLICITOR’S REPORT
Mr. Broughal had nothing to report.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Mr. Healy stated the paving project on Stoke Park Road and Jacksonville Road has been started.
MANAGER’S REPORT
Mr. Finnigan reported on the following:
· In regards to Mr. Stojan’s request at the last meeting; the Public Works Department went over and cut grass, sprayed and moved dirt and we will continue to store dirt in the two locations as we always have for the last 20 years. We started moving dirt from the pole building today to get that final grade landscaped and is not sure if the dirt went on the pile in front of the tree row or behind the tree row. In examining the tree row; from a development standpoint; if that area would be developed, most of those trees would be discarded as scrub, they would not be preserved. It is a scrub tree line and not viable, therefore, the area is being used appropriately. A discussion was held on the tree line.
· Updated the Board on Route 512 north of Hanoverville Road
· Updated the Board on the mock drill at 248 Brodhead Road
· Near fatality on Route 512
· Discussed the roadwork on Stoke Park Road and Jacksonville Road
Upon motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board approved adjournment
at 8:31 P.M.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert
aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
Stacy C. Milo
Secretary/Treasurer