BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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CALL TO ORDER BY PRESIDING CHAIRMAN
MOMENT OF SILENCE PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN FOR 2007 AND ASSUMPTION OF
CHAIR
ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN FOR 2007
APPOINTMENT OF TOWNSHIP MANAGER & CODE
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND SALARY
APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY/TREASURER AND SALARY
APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY/TREASURER AND
SALARY
APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR & CODE
ENFORMENT OFFICER AND SALARY
APPOINTMENT OF ROAD SUPERINTENDENT, CODE ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER & ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER AND SALARY
APPOINTMENT
OF ZONING OFFICER
APPOINTMENT
OF BUILDING INSPECTOR
APPOINTMENT DEPUTY TAX COLLECTOR
APPOINTMENT OF DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTOR
APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTOR AND
SALARY
APPOINTMENT OF RECREATION DIRECTOR AND SALARY
APPOINTMENT
OF ASSISTANT RECREATION DIRECTORS AND SALARIES
APPOINTMENT OF PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR AND SALARY
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICE STAFF AND SALARIES
APPOINTMENT OF TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR AND FEES
APPOINTMENT OF TOWNSHIP ENGINEER AND RETAINER FEE
APPOINTMENT OF SOLICITOR FOR ZONING HEARING BOARD
APPROVAL OF CLERK FOR PLANNING COMMISSION AND WAGES
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE - EMPLOYEES USING OWN VEHICLES
ROAD CREW WAGES - FULL TIME
CROSSING GUARD WAGES
SNOW EMERGENCY HELP WAGES
EMPLOYEE HOLIDAYS
CROSSING GUARD HOLIDAYS - EXTRA PAY
APPOINTMENT OF STATE SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
APPOINTMENT OF FIRE MARSHALL
APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHALL
APPOINTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
COORDINATORS
APPOINTMENT
OF PURCHASING OFFICER
APOINTMENT
OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER(S)
AUTHORIZATION
FOR COMPENSATION FOR PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
APPOINTMENT
OF SHADE TREE COMMITTEE MEMBER(S)
APPOINTMENT
OF IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER(S)
APPOINTMENT
OF SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE MEMBER(S)
APPOINTMENT
OF ZONING HEARING BOARD MEMBER(S)
AUTHORIZATION
FOR COMPENSATION FOR ZONING HEARING BOARD MEMBERS
APPOINTMENT
OF AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER(S)
APPOINTMENT
OF RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER(S)
APPOINTMENT
OF
RESOLUTION
TOWNSHIP DEPOSITORIES
SIGNATORY
AUTHORIZATION
OFFICIALS
BONDS SECRETARY/TREASURER, ASSISTANT SECRETARY/TREASURER & TAX COLLECTOR
PUBLIC
NOTICE REGULAR MEETINGS OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR 2007 (ADVERTISE) SCHEDULED
MEETINGS OF APPOINTED BOARDS FOR 2007
APPOINTMENT
OF BOARD DELEGATE TO STATE CONVENTION OF TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS
APPOINTMENT
OF BOARD DELEGATE TO
APPOINTMENT
OF ROADMASTERS
APPOINTMENT
OF BOARD REPRESENTATIVES TO THE COLONIAL REGIONAL POLICE COMMISSION
RESOLUTION
SUPERVISORS RESPONSIBILITIES ACTING AS ROADMASTERS
RESOLUTION
COMPENSATION FOR TAX COLLECTOR
AUTHORIZE
SECRETARY TO SEND LETTERS REGARDING NEW APPOINTMENTS OR RESIGNATIONS
AUTHORIZE
SECRETARY TO SEND LETTERS TO BOARD AND COMMISSIONS ADVISING THEM OF THEIR 2007
BUDGET AMOUNTS
APPOINTMENT
OF SUPERVISORS FOR ONE YEAR;
ADMINISTRATION
DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND ZONING PUBLIC WORKS
WAGES
COMMUNITY CENTER EMPLOYEES
WAGES
PARK & RECREATION AND POOL EMPLOYEES
CALL
OUT POLICY ADOPTION
COURTESY
OF THE FLOOR
The annual
re-organization meeting of the Board of Supervisors,
Present were Supervisors Diacogiannis,
The Board observed a Moment of Silence in Honor of President Gerald R.
Ford who passed away on
The Pledge of Allegiance was performed.
Mr. Diacogiannis noted that prior to the meeting members of the Hanover
Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 received their oath of office from the
Hon. Emiddio A. Giordano, Court of Common Pleas
The first order of business is to organize the Board of Supervisors.
Upon a motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board
unanimously approved to appoint John N. Diacogiannis as Chairman of the Board
of Supervisors for the year 2007.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Mr.
Diacogiannis thanked the Board for their confidence and support.
Upon a motion of Mr. Salvesen,
seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board unanimously approved to appoint Glenn R.
Walbert as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for the year 2007.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded
by Mr. Walbert, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Mr. John J.
Finnigan, Jr. as Township Manager & Code Enforcement Officer. Mr. Finnigan is authorized to institute civil
proceedings as a means of enforcement when acting in the scope of his
employment. Position is exempt.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Mr. Finnigan thanked the Board for their confidence and
support.
Upon a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded
by Mr. Walbert, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Ms. Stacy C. Milo
as Township Secretary/Treasurer.
Attendance at Board of Supervisors meetings is at the direction of the
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.
Position is exempt.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board
unanimously approved to re-appoint Miss Lori A. Stranzl as Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
- Recycling Coordinator, reporting to the Secretary/Treasurer. Attendance
at Board of Supervisors meetings is at the direction of the Chairman of the
Board of Supervisors. Position is
exempt.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon
a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board unanimously approved
to re-appoint Mr. Kevin T. Healy as Public Works Director & Ordinance
Enforcement Officer. Mr. Healy is
authorized to institute civil proceedings as a means of enforcement when acting
in the scope of his employment. Position is exempt.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon
a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved
to re-appoint Mr. Vincent G. Milite as Road Superintendent, Code Enforcement
Officer and Animal Control Officer. Mr. Milite is authorized to institute civil proceedings as a means of enforcement
when acting in the scope of his employment. Position is
exempt.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert,
seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Ms. Yvonne D.
Schoenly as Zoning Officer. Ms. Schoenly is authorized to institute civil proceedings as a
means of enforcement when acting in the scope of her employment. Position is exempt.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon
a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved
to re-appoint Code Master Inspection Services as Building Inspector.
Mr.
Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr.
Walbert - yes
Upon a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Walbert,
the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Ms. Karen M. Soriano as Deputy Tax
Collector reporting to the Township Manager. Hours
are to be determined by the Township Manager.
Position is non-exempt.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Mr. Walbert noted for the record
that
Upon a
motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved to
appoint Ms. Karen M. Soriano as Delinquent Tax Collector.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
At
this point the Hon. Emiddio A. Giordano, Court of Common Pleas
Upon
a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved
to re-appoint Ms.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon a motion of Mr.
Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint
Catharine Heimsoth as Recreation Director. Position is exempt.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon a motion of Mr.
Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Mr.
Fran Taglang as Assistant Recreation Director Administration reporting to the
Recreation Director. Position is exempt.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert,
seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Ms. Kristin
Matejicka as Assistant Recreation Director Programs and Aquatics reporting to
the Recreation Director. Position is exempt.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon a motion of Mr.
Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved to appoint Ms. Susan
Lavelle as Pre-School Director reporting to the Recreation Director. Position is exempt.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon
a motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Salvesen, the Board unanimously approved
to re-appoint Mrs.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon a motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Salvesen,
the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Mrs.
Mr.
Colon - yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr.
Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon
a motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Salvesen, the Board unanimously approved
to re-appoint Mr.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon
a motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Salvesen, the Board unanimously approved
to re-appoint Mr. James Birdsall representing Hanover Engineering Associates as
the Township Engineer for the year 2007 with a retainer fee of $210.00 per
month. This retainer fee represents payment for regularly scheduled meetings of
the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission and engineering and advice
and assistance of a general nature. The retainer fee also represents payment
for an associate of the firm who attends in Mr. Birdsalls absence. All other
time spent by Mr. Birdsall or an associate of Hanover Engineering on Township
matters shall be noted by assigned work orders and work order numbers and charged at rates set forth in
the 2007 fee schedule, submitted by Mr. Birdsall with his cover letter dated November
23, 2006, and that a copy of which is attached and made part of the minutes.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon
a motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Salvesen, the Board unanimously approved
to re-appoint Mr. Theodore Lewis as Solicitor to the Zoning Hearing Board. The
time spent by Mr. Lewis on Zoning Hearing Board matters is to be assigned
subject designations and charged to the designated subject at a rate of $75.00
per hour.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon
a motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Salvesen, the Board unanimously approved
to renew the authorization for the Planning Commission to retain clerical and
secretarial services for attendance and preparation of minutes required by the
Planning Commission at $25.00 per meeting and at an hourly rate of $10.40 per
hour for other services as approved by the Planning Commission Chairman. Total
cost of such services for calendar year 2007 shall not exceed $2,750.00. A copy
of this motion is to be sent to the Chairman of the Planning Commission by the
Secretary/Treasurer.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the
Board unanimously approved compensation at the mileage rate established by the
Internal Revenue Service to employees and Supervisors required to use their own
vehicles for Township business.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle,
the Board unanimously approved the following pay schedule as recommended by the
Township Manager and that it become effective January 1, 2007, based on a
regular work week for full time employees as follows: Ronald Smith, David
Savage, James Skinner, Joseph Lettich, Duane Breidenbach, Jeremy Bucko, Martin
Limpar, Andrew Salvesen, Scott Dergham & Joshua Peters; up to a maximum of $22.97 per hour, wages to
be paid bi-weekly, positions are non-exempt.
Mr.
Colon - yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr.
Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon
a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Salvesen, the Board unanimously approved
compensation for Crossing Guards at the
rate of $11.08 per hour with the rate being apportioned between the
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon
a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Salvesen, the Board unanimously approved
the hiring of snow emergency help at the rate of up to $18.00 per hour for
individuals with CDL licenses and up to $15.00 per hour for all others. Hiring is at the discretion of the Township
Manager.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded
by Mr. Salvesen, the Board unanimously approved the following paid
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
General Election Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Day after Christmas
New Years Day 1/1/08
Paid holidays do not mean the Community Center will
be closed those days. On selective
holidays as determined by the Recreation Director and Township Manager, hours
will be shortened.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon
a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Salvesen, the Board unanimously approved
the following paid Holidays for Crossing Guards for calendar year 2007 as
follows:
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Christmas Day
New Years Day 1/1/08
Unless any of these days are designated legal school
days by the
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon
a motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board unanimously approved
to re-appoint Mr. Jeffrey T. Huff #01900, Mr. Scott J. Brown #01716, Ms. Janice
S. Buskirk #01762, Mr. Christopher A. Taylor #03138, Mr. Jason M. Peters #03442
& Mr. Jacob A. Schray #03134 as State Sewage Enforcement Officers for
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon
a motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board unanimously approved
to re-appoint Mr. Robert VanWhy, Jr. as the Hanover Township Fire Marshall.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon
a motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board unanimously approved
to re-appoint Mr. Dale E. Broadway as the Hanover Township Assistant Fire
Marshall.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon
a motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board unanimously approved
to re-appoint
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon
a motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board unanimously approved
to re-appoint Francis B. Almer, Michael A. Coogan, Kristopher S. Mattson and
Vincent J. Milite as the Deputy Emergency Management Coordinators.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon a
motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board unanimously approved
to appoint the Chairman, and in the absence of the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman,
as purchasing officers for the year 2007 with the purchase authorization of $5,000.00
maximum.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon a motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Walbert,
the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint the following to the Planning
Commission. (Term to expire January 1, 2011 (Joseph J. Hilton).
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon a motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Walbert, the
Board unanimously voted to approve compensation for each member of the Planning
Commission at $300.00 annually, paid quarterly.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon a motion of Mr. Colon, seconded
by Mr. Walbert, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint the following to
the Shade Tree Commission. (Term to expire January 1, 2011 (Daniel J. Roman).
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Salvesen
yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle,
the Board unanimously approved to appoint the following to the Special Events
Committee for a three-year term to expire January 1, 2010 (Michele Michael-Mill)
and Margaret A. Giordano, Liaison for a one-year term to expire January 1, 2008.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle,
the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint the following to the Zoning
Hearing Board for a three-year term to expire January 1, 2010 (Vincent V.
Horvath).
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the
Board unanimously voted to approve compensation for each member of the Zoning
Hearing Board at $300.00 annually, paid quarterly.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle,
the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint the following to the Airport
Advisory Board for a three-year term to expire January 1, 2010 (William D.
Walters, Charles P. Duggan, Esq., & Paul J. Burke)
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle,
the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint or appoint the following to the
Recreation Advisory Board for a three-year term to expire January 1, 2010 (Karen
E. Kennedy & Alexander M. Sahaydak)
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle,
the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Mr. Robert J. Schoenen, Jr. as the
Township Representative to the Bethlehem Area Public Library Board for the year
2007.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon
a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved
to adopt the following Resolution for Township Depositories.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Whereas, Section 708 of the
Second Class Township Code requires the designation of depositories for
Township funds on an annual basis; and
Whereas,
security is not required from those institutions insured by the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation or the Commonwealth Credit Union Share Insurance Fund or
their successor agencies unless the amount of any deposits are in excess of the
insured limits.
Be
it resolved and it is hereby resolved that the following institutions are
designated as depositories for Township funds for the year 2007:
National Penn Bank,
Any
resolution or part of a resolution conflicting with this resolution and the
same is hereby repealed insofar as the same affects this resolution.
Also
to authorize the Secretary/Treasurer to direct a letter to this bank advising
them that the Board has designated them as a Township depository and request
that the banks state their policy pledging assets against municipal deposits.
Upon
a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Salvesen, the Board unanimously approved
to authorize the Chairman, Vice-Chairman or Township Manager to co-sign with
the Secretary/Treasurer, checks drawn on Township Funds.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon
a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Salvesen, the Board unanimously approved
to authorize obtaining a Bond covering the Secretary/Treasurer in the amount of
Three Million Dollars, the Assistant Secretary/Treasurer in the amount of
Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and the Tax Collector in the amount of Six Hundred
Fifty Thousand Dollars.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Mr. Colon asked whether the Deputy Tax Collector is covered under the Tax Collector bond amount.
Miss Milo stated that the Bond covers the Tax Collector, but the Deputy Tax Collector reports to the Tax Collector who is ultimately responsible.
Upon a
motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Salvesen, the Board unanimously approved
to authorize the Secretary/Treasurer to duly advertise in a local newspaper,
that the Board of Supervisors, Hanover Township, Northampton County,
Pennsylvania will hold their regularly scheduled monthly meetings on the second
and fourth Tuesday of each month.
All meetings will be held at the
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon a motion of Mr. Nagle,
seconded by Mr. Salvesen, the Board unanimously approved to appoint Supervisor Colon
as the voting delegate to the Pennsylvania State Association Convention of the
Second Class Townships with Supervisor Diacogiannis as the alternate delegate.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon
a motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board unanimously approved
to re-appoint Supervisor Walbert as the delegate to the Northampton County Association
of Township Officials.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon
a motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board unanimously approved
to appoint the members of the Board of Supervisors for 2007 as Roadmasters for
the following Districts:
|
Supervisor
|
District
#4 |
|
Supervisor
Diacogiannis |
District
#3 |
|
Supervisor
Nagle |
Districts
#5 & 6 |
|
Supervisor Salvesen |
District #2 |
|
Supervisor Walbert |
District #1 |
Districts are outlined on a map attached at the end
of these minutes.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon
a motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved
to re-appoint
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon a motion of Mr. Salvesen,
seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board unanimously approved to adopt the following
Resolution for Supervisors responsibilities acting as Roadmasters.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
RESOLUTION 07-2
Whereas the Township Solicitor has indicated to the Board of Supervisors that pursuant to Section 602(C) of the Second Class Township Code, that the Board of Supervisors may delegate certain responsibilities as outlined in Section 2302 to Supervisors acting as Roadmasters.
Be it
resolved and it is hereby resolved that the Board of Supervisors, Hanover
Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania hereby issues a general order of the
Board of Supervisors requiring that Supervisors serving as Roadmasters shall be
responsible for all such items designated in Section 2302 (1), (2) & (3) of
the Second Class Township Code including, but not limited to, the review of all
plans and construction with regard to municipal facilities and responsible for
the handling of all citizen complaints and responsibility of all other matters
that may be delegated to Supervisors pursuant to Second Class Township Code at
such times other than official meetings of the Board of Supervisors.
Upon a motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Colon, the
Board unanimously approved to adopt the following Resolution for the
Compensation of the Tax Collector.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
RESOLUTION 07-3
WHEREAS, Section 35 of the Local Tax Collection Law (72 PS Section 5511.35)
provides that the tax collector in Townships of the Second Class shall receive
as compensation for the collection of Township Taxes, salary, wages or a
commission on all such taxes to be fixed by the taxing authorities levying such
taxes not exceeding per centum of the amount collected; and
WHEREAS, for the collection of Township Taxes,
the tax collector shall be allowed by the taxing authorities, needful
expenditures for printing, postage, books, blanks and forms; and
WHEREAS, Section 36.1 of the same act further provides that the taxing
authorities set the compensation for the office of tax collector.
THEREFORE BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED on this day that
compensation for the office of tax collector of Hanover Township, Northampton
County, be fixed at the rate of twenty-five ($25.00) for the fiscal year 2007;
and be it further
RESOLVED that the Township shall
make payment or otherwise provide for printing, postage, books, blanks and
forms as required in the duties of this office.
Any Resolution or part of this resolution conflicting
with any other resolution shall be and the same is hereby repealed insofar as
the same affects this resolution.
Upon a motion of Mr. Colon,
seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board unanimously approved to authorize the
Secretary/Treasurer to send letters to all newly appointed, resigning or
retiring members of Boards or Commissions notifying them of their appointments,
or thanking them for their services during their terms of office.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon
a motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board unanimously approved
to authorize the Secretary/Treasurer to send letters to all Boards, Commissions
or Committees advising them of their budgets for 2007.
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon a
motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board unanimously approved to
appoint the following Supervisors as Chairman of the following Committees:
|
Administration |
Mr. |
|
Development |
Mr. Frank T. Colon |
|
Planning & Zoning |
Mr. Glenn R. Walbert |
|
Public Works |
Mr. |
Mr. Colon - yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis - yes.
Upon
a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved
the following pay schedule for the Community Center & Pre-School, as
recommended by the Township Manager:
|
Community Center |
Position |
Hourly Wage / Up To |
|
|
Administrator |
11.40 |
|
|
Aerobics Instructor |
16.00 |
|
|
Baby-sitting |
7.50 |
|
|
Basketball Instructor |
16.00 |
|
|
Cheer Instructor |
10.00 |
|
|
Fitness Instructor |
11.50 |
|
|
Front Desk |
7.75 |
|
|
Janitor - Maintenance |
9.75 |
|
|
Karate Instructors |
20.00 |
|
|
Music Instructors |
20.00 |
|
|
Supervisors |
10.25 |
|
|
Tennis Instructor |
25.00 |
|
|
Yoga Instructor |
30.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
Pre-School |
|
|
|
|
Preschool Head Teacher 3 Year Old Program |
11.75 |