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, and Township Manager Finnigan.
The Pledge of Allegiance was performed.
Upon motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board approved the Agenda.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
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 August 8, 2006.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Upon motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board approved the List of Bills and Transfers dated August 22, 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. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert 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 had nothing to report.
REPORT OF THE VICE-CHAIRMAN
Mr. Walbert reported that he and Mr. Nagle researched the issues and items regarding the Colonial Regional Police that was asked of them at the last Supervisor’s meeting. Unfortunately, they have not come up with a conclusion and feel the need for additional discussions with Bath and Lower Nazareth to get all the information possible before making a decision.
Mr. Walbert moved that the Board authorize the Chairman to conduct discussions with Bath and Lower Nazareth and to include whoever the Chairman deems appropriate to participate in the discussions.
Mr. Colon seconded the motion.
Mr. Diacogiannis stated that he thinks that the team is working on gathering the information needed to come up with a solution, however he believes it is not the matter of the issue with the police itself but the issue of the location of the police building. We need to keep working on a good compromise with the neighboring municipalities to see if we can work out that issue.
Mrs. Joan Rosenthal was present and asked if this will be on the Police Commission meeting agenda. Mr. Diacogiannis stated no. Mrs. Rosenthal asked when the next Police Commission meeting is. Mr. Diacogiannis stated next Monday.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
Mr. Salvesen reported there was a notice of a tax sale with a minimum bid of $9,500 tacked to the tree on the Nelson property and then it was removed.
Mr. Finnigan stated he asked the Solicitor to look into that.
Mr. Broughal explained tax claim sale procedures and what would happen to get the property clear of any claims.
Mr. Nagle stated that his “ride-along” Friday night with Chief Seiple was quite an eye opener.
PLANNING COMMISSION
Mr. Walbert moved that the Board approve to adopt the following Ordinance to adopt amendments to the Township Zoning Map:
ORDINANCE NO. 06-07
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 yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Mr. Walbert moved that the Board adopt the following revised policy,
originally adopted on March 28, 1995 and entitled “Plan Submissions Deadline”,
and to make the revisions effective August 23, 2006:
Policy 41
Plan Submissions Deadline
It shall be the policy of the
Board of Supervisors, Hanover Township, Northampton County, that all plans to
be reviewed by the Township Engineer’s office and prior to being placed on the
Planning Commission's agenda must be properly and completely submitted,
including all submission fees, to the Township offices no later than Twelve
(12) Noon two weeks prior to the first Monday of the month.
Mr. Colon seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
A
discussion was held on the Hanoverville Road Direction of Traffic Flow
Ordinance.
Mr.
Finnigan stated that as everyone knows, we have been receiving
complaints about trucks on Hanoverville Road In order to regulate
them we needed to have Hanover Engineering complete a traffic study and that
study is in front of everyone tonight. Based
on the requirements required by the State; Hanoverville Road can be signed and
made one-way east from North Commerce Way to Hanoverville Roadhouse, if we so
choose.
Mr.
Finnigan stated he needs a motion authorizing the Chairman and Township Manager
to sign the one-way streets Section 61041, 3308, and 6109 confirming the
traffic information as conducted by Hanover Engineering.
Mr. Walbert authorized the Chairman
and Township Manager to sign the “One Way Streets 610.41
3308 & 6109” as prepared by James B. Birdsall, P.E. of Hanover Engineering
Associates.
Mr. Nagle seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Mr.
Finnigan stated he then needs a 2nd motion authorizing the solicitor
to prepare the appropriate ordinance for the enforcement of the One Way Street
on Hanoverville Road.
Mr.
Walbert moved that the Board authorize the Solicitor to prepare the appropriate
Ordinance for enforcement of the One Way Street on Hanoverville Road.
Mr.
Nagle seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Mr. Walbert moved that the
Board approve to authorize the Township Solicitor to advertise the proposed amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance including revisions to Sections 185-12, 185-38 and
185-54. Mr. Walbert also moved to schedule a public
hearing on October 24, 2006 for this amendment.
Mr. Colon seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
DEVELOPMENTS
Mr.
Colon moved that the Board approve, as recommended by the Township Engineer, to
grant the Developer of 4140 Airport Road, Lot Development Plan, a release of
escrow in the amount of $42,178.00 at this time on the condition that the
Developer adheres to Township Policy #25 (payment of Plans and Appeals
accounts) and to notify the Developer of the Board’s action relative to this
matter.
Mr. Salvesen seconded
the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr.
Diacogiannis yes.
Mr. Colon moved that the Board approve, as recommended by
the Township Engineer, to grant the Developer of Hanover Pointe Subdivision
102-Lot the requested release for Escrow Release No. 17 in the amount of
$130,417.07 upon the following conditions:
1.
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 $1,269,236.86, for the work remaining, plus
contingencies; and
2.
That the Developer adheres to Township Policy
No. 25 (payment of Plans and Appeals Accounts).
Mr. Colon further
moved to notify the developer of the Board’s action relative to this matter.
Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes,
Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Mr. Colon moved
that the Board approve, as recommended by the Township Engineer, to grant the
Developer of Hanover Ridge Phase I a release of $50,506.78 for Escrow Release
No. 6 on the following conditions:
1.
That for the work remaining plus contingencies,
the Developer maintain the Improvements Security at a minimum amount of
$214,595.53;
2.
That the Developer adheres to Township Policy 25
(payment of Plans and Appeals Accounts); and
3.
That the landscaping and restoration work be
completed at the park / open space (Lot 1) by September 10, 2006.
Mr. Colon further moved to notify the Developer of the Board’s action
relative to this matter.
Mr. Salvesen seconded
the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr.
Diacogiannis yes.
Mr. Colon moved that the Board take the
following action, as recommended by the Township Engineer, with respect to the
Hanover Ridge Phase II, Escrow Release No. 3 request:
1.
That the Township grants the Developer a release
of $35,811.33;
2.
That for the work remaining plus contingencies,
the Developer verify that the Improvements Security is maintained at the
minimum amount of $83,563.92; and
3.
That the Developer adheres to Township Policy 25
(payment of Plans and Appeals Accounts).
Mr. Colon further moved to notify the Developer
of the Board’s action relative to this matter.
Mr.
Salvesen seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Mr. Colon moved
that the Board take the following action, as recommended by the Township
Engineer, with respect to the Hanover Ridge Phase III, Escrow Release No. 3
request:
1.
That the Township grants the Developer a release
of $10,926.85;
2.
That for the work remaining plus contingencies,
the Developer verify that the Improvements Security is maintained at the
minimum amount of $123,851.40
3.
That the Developer adheres to Township Policy 25
(payment of Plans and Appeals Accounts); and
4.
That the landscaping and restoration work be
completed at the park/open space (Lot 1) by September 10, 2006.
Mr. Colon further moved to notify the Developer
of the Board’s action relative to this matter.
Mr. Salvesen
seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr.
Diacogiannis yes.
It was
noted for the record that the Developer of Northgate I has granted the Township
an extension to September 30, 2006 to allow for the change to the Plan in
regards to an additional street light.
A
discussion was held on Hanover Engineering’s letter dated August 17, 2006
regarding Traditions of America – Stormwater Interceptor.
Mr. Birdsall discussed
his letter and recommendations.
Mr. Colon moved
regarding the letter written by Hanover Engineering Associates dated August 17,
1006 that it be incorporated into the conditions and also, in addition,
referencing the list produced by Lehigh Engineering Associates dated August 17,
2006.
Mr. Salvesen seconded
the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr.
Diacogiannis yes.
Mr. Finnigan asked if
the Engineer can be directed to write the letter to the appropriate parties
advising them what they can or cannot do
Mr. Diacogiannis so directed.
A discussion was held on Hanover Engineer’s letter dated August 17, 2006 regarding Hanover Corporate Center II – Lot 11 Driveway.
Mr. Birdsall discussed his letter, the conditions and the agreements.
COURTESY OF THE FLOOR
Mr. Diacogiannis stated that he is continuing to hold his monthly Monday night meeting at the Community Center for any questions and comments.
Chief Seiple described the apprehension and arrest of a woman suspect dressed as a nurse who entered a house of an elderly woman and stole close to $300.00 from her in the Cheryl Drive area.
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 District #5 & 6 had nothing to report.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Mr. Birdsall noted for the record that the Zoning Hearing Board meeting coming up; 1st Patriot Bank withdrew and possibly Bartolacci.
SOLICITOR’S
REPORT
Mr. Broughal had the two Resolutions for adoption, both regarding the acceptance of roads:
Mr. Diacogiannis moved that the Board approve the following Resolutions:
RESOLUTION 06-10
WHEREAS, on August 22, 2006, DARBIN T. SKEANS and DEBORAH S. SKEANS did
grant and convey unto the TOWNSHIP OF
HANOVER certain road or roads, which is more fully described in said Deed,
a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof and marked as Exhibit
“A”; and
WHEREAS, said Deed is to be recorded in
the Recorder of Deeds Office, Northampton County Courthouse, Easton,
Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, the Act of May 1, 1933, P.L.
103, Art. XI, 1140, as amended reads as follows:
“The
Supervisors of any township may accept by resolution in the name of the
township, any land dedicated by deed to the township together with a draft or
survey of the road, street or alley showing location and width thereof, shall
be filed in the office with the clerk of quarter sessions court.”
WHEREAS, a draft or survey of the roads
showing their location and width, is attached hereto and made a part hereof and
marked as Exhibit “B”; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in
accordance with the foregoing, the Board of Supervisors of Hanover Township
hereby formally accept in the name of Hanover Township, Northampton County,
Pennsylvania, the above-described roads which are duly recorded in the Office
of the Recorder of Deeds of Northampton County.
AND the Solicitor of Hanover Township
is hereby directed to file a true and correct copy of this resolution in the
Office of the Clerk of Quarter Sessions Court, now known as the Clerk of the
Court of Common Pleas Office.
RESOLUTION 06-11
WHEREAS, on August 22, 2006, DARBIN T. SKEANS and DEBORAH S. SKEANS did grant and convey unto the TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER certain road or roads, which is more fully described in said Deed, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof and marked as Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, said Deed is to be recorded in the Recorder of Deeds Office, Northampton County Courthouse, Easton, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, the Act of May 1, 1933, P.L. 103, Art. XI, 1140, as amended reads as follows:
“The Supervisors of any township may accept by resolution in the name of the township, any land dedicated by deed to the township together with a draft or survey of the road, street or alley showing location and width thereof, shall be filed in the office with the clerk of quarter sessions court.”
WHEREAS, a draft or survey of the roads showing their location and width, is attached hereto and made a part hereof and marked as Exhibit “B”; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the foregoing, the Board of Supervisors of Hanover Township hereby formally accept in the name of Hanover Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, the above-described roads which are duly recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Northampton County.
AND the Solicitor of Hanover Township is hereby directed to file a true and correct copy of this resolution in the Office of the Clerk of Quarter Sessions Court, now known as the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas Office.
Mr. Colon seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
TOWNSHIP MANAGER’S REPORT
Mr. Finnigan reported on the following items:
·
Hanson Aggregates was awarded the bid for the
2006 Roadwork; unfortunately they had a fire in their offices and are
asking for an extension to September 29th to complete the
work. I’ve discussed it with Vince and he does not see a problem.
·
Copy of the Fire Company July 2006 Report is in
front of you tonight.
·
Asked if anyone was opposed to notify Jaindl
Land Company and Pidcock Engineering that T-432 is now known as Ackerman Place?
The Board stated no.
·
Sidewalk
letters went out to 42 businesses and residents and we have received many
comments.
·
Updated
the Board on the Recreation Plan
·
Need a motion “For the board to authorize the
Chairman to sign the HUD1 form and Fidelity National Title – Purchaser’s
Affidavit for the August 25th closing” in regards to 248 Brodhead
Road Building.
Mr. Salvesen moved that the Board approve to authorize the Chairman to sign the HUD 1
Form and Fidelity National Title – Purchaser’s Affidavit regarding the 248 Brodhead Road building.
Mr. Colon seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Mr. Diacogiannis noted that the Northampton County Association of Township Officials Convention will be held Friday October 6, 2006 at the Pomfret Club in Easton and to advise Stacy as to who will be attending by Friday, September 1, 2006.
Mr. Diacogiannis closed the regular meeting and went into the executive Session for Personnel Matters at 8:28 P.M.
Mr. Diacogiannis re-opened the regular meeting at 8:50 P.M.
Upon motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board approved adjournment at 8:50 P.M.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Stacy C. Milo
Secretary/Treasurer