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

 

            Present were Supervisors Colon, Walbert and Diacogiannis, Engineer Birdsall, Solicitor Broughal, Manager Sterner and Public Works Director Kevin Healy.

 

            The Pledge of Allegiance was performed.

 

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

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

            Upon motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board approved the minutes, as written, from the meeting of the board of Supervisors dated January 11, 2005.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

            Mr. Salvesen arrived at 7:35 P.M.

 

            Upon motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board approved the minutes, as written, from the meeting of the Board of Supervisors dated January 18, 2005.

            Mr. Diacogiannis stated he was not at that meeting and the minutes should be corrected.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Diacogiannis abstain.

 

            Upon motion of Mr. Diacogiannis, seconded by Mr. Salvesen, the Board unanimously approved the List of Bills and Transfers dated January 25, 2005 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. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

COURTESY OF THE FLOOR

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

 

REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN

            Mr. Finnigan had nothing to report.

 

REPORT OF THE VICE-CHAIRMAN

            Mr. Diacogiannis stated that at the last meeting the Chairman appointed Mr. Walbert and himself to head up the transitional team. We met and discussed a few items and should be able to get back to the Board at the March 8 meeting.

 

ADMINISTRATION

            Mr. Diacogiannis moved that the board approve to amend the 2005 Budget due to the adoption of the EMS Tax.

            Mr. Diacogiannis stated that we increased the tax revenue amount to reflect the increase in the tax and that changed the subtotals and the bottom line totals.

            Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.

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

 

            Mr. Diacogiannis moved that the board approve, as recommended by the Recreation Director the following rates for rental of the Crawford Park field:

            -           $20.00 per field/per two hour window (pro-rating additional time accordingly - $10.00 per 1 hour)

            -           $100.00 per field/all day use

Permits may be requested for Fall/Winter dates starting June 1^st on a first come first serve basis.

Spring/Summer permits may be requested starting January 1^st on a first come first serve basis.

Any organized team or league use must have a permit for the field.

Fields will be maintained for game use only; practice fields are available in other areas of the Township.

Permits will be issued at the Community Center: Payment is due immediately with a list of dates and a copy of an insurance certificate naming the Township as an additional insured with the minimum limit of insurance of $500,000.00 must be provided at time of request.

            Mr. Colon seconded the motion.

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

 

TOWNSHIP MANAGER’S REPORT

            Mr. Sterner stated the progress on the building addition is moving forward.

 

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT

            Mr. Healy had nothing to report.

 

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

            Mr. Broughal stated there has been no decision on the Nelson case.

 

ENGINEER’S REPORT

            Wegmans has asked for a reduction in their Maintenance security of their bond. Mr. Birdsall provided his letter of recommendation to the Board.

            Mr. Colon moved, based on the recommendation of the Township Engineer, that the Board take the following action in regards to Wegmans Subdivision and the Wegmans Food market Site development Plan as follows:

1.      That the Township reject the Owner’s request to end the maintenance period on the improvements and urges the Owner to replace the missing landscaping, complete the western detention basin repairs and request an inspection of the improvements prior to June 15, 2005.

2.      That the Township release the Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit Number SDCMTN543800, HSBC Bank USA, and reduce the Maintenance Security required on the condition that the Owner maintain the Maintenance Bond in the amount of $150,000.00 until all maintenance repairs are complete.

3.      That the Township request that the Owner notify the Township Engineer for inspection prior to repair of the western detention basin.

4.       That the Owner adheres to Township Policy #25 (payment of Plans and Appeals Accounts.)

            Mr. Walbert seconded the motion.

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

 

            Mr. Birdsall brought the Board up to date on the research on the traffic signs that state how fast you are going. We do not need a permit from PennDot.

 

            Mr. Birdsall brought a plan that shows construction of Jaindl Boulevard. They are requesting to build part of Jaindl Boulevard from Township Line Road in. They are hoping to accomplish this Spring, the extension of the water line on Hanoverville Road, up Township Line Road and back into the properties being served. They propose to install the sanitary sewer in and the pump station.

            Mr. Sterner stated that we are not moving forward until we receive in writing from Mr. Jaindl or his Engineer giving us a schedule of times on when things are going to be completed. I was promised that last week from Mr. Jaindl and have not received anything yet.

 

ROAD REPORTS

            Mr. Walbert – Road District #1 had nothing to report on his district but commented on the permit report.

            Mr. Salvesen – Road District #2 had nothing to report.

            Mr. Diacogiannis – Road District #3 had nothing to report, but commented on the parking situation during snow removal and a snow emergency is declared.

            Mr. Colon – Road District #4 had nothing to report.

            Mr. Finnigan – Road District #5 stated the sinkhole on Route 512 is getting more depressed.

 

            Upon motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Diacogiannis, the Board approved adjournment at 8:10 P.M.

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

 

 

 

                                                                                                Linda J. Sterner

                                                                                                Secretary/Treasurer