BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

HANOVER TOWNSHIP   -  NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

3630 JACKSONVILLE ROAD

BETHLEHEM, PA  18017-9303

610.866.1140 (P) 610.758.9116 (F)

 

 

JANUARY 3, 2006

AGENDA

RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER BY PRESIDING VICE-CHAIRMAN

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN FOR 2006 AND ASSUMPTION OF CHAIR

 

ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN FOR 2006

 

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 DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTOR

 

RENDERING OF OATHS

 

APPOINTMENT OF RECREATION DIRECTOR AND SALARY

 

APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT RECREATION DIRECTORS AND SALARY

 

APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS 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

 

APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL SOLICITOR TO TOWNSHIP

 

MILEAGE ALLOWANCE - EMPLOYEE’S 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 DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 

 

APPOINTMENT OF PURCHASING OFFICER

 

APPOINTMENT 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 BETHLEHEM AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER

 

RESOLUTION - TOWNSHIP DEPOSITORIES

 

SIGNATORY AUTHORIZATION

 

OFFICIALS BONDS - SECRETARY/TREASURER, ASSISTANT SECRETARY/TREASURER & TAX COLLECTOR

 

PUBLIC NOTICE - REGULAR MEETINGS OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR 2006

(ADVERTIZE)        SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF APPOINTED BOARDS FOR

                                 2006

 

APPOINTMENT OF BOARD DELEGATE TO STATE CONVENTION OF TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS

 

APPOINTMENT OF BOARD DELEGATE TO NORTHAMPTON COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS

 

APPOINTMENT OF ROADMASTERS

 

APPOINTMENT OF BOARD REPRESENTATIVES TO THE COLONIAL REGIONAL POLICE COMMISSION

 

RESOLUTION - SUPERVISORS RESPONSIBILITIES ACTING AS ROADMASTERS

 

AUTHORIZE SECRETARY TO SEND LETTERS REGARDING NEW APPOINTMENTS OR RESIGNATIONS

 

AUTHORIZE SECRETARY TO SEND LETTERS TO BOARD AND COMMISSIONS ADVISING THEM OF THEIR 2006 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

 

COURTESY OF THE FLOOR

 

January 3, 2006

 

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

 

            Present were Supervisors, Diacogiannis, Colon, Nagle, Salvesen & Walbert.

 

            The Pledge of Allegiance was performed.

 

            Mr. Diacogiannis noted for the record that Supervisors Frank T. Colon & John D. Nagle as well as Tax Collector Linda J. Sterner and John F. Sculac Auditor received their Oath of Office from the Hon. Emiddio A. Giordano, Court of Common Pleas, prior to the meeting.

           

            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 2006.

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

 

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 2006.

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 appoint Mr. John J. Finnigan, Jr as Township Manager & Code Enforcement Officer at a salary of $85,000.00 per year ($1,634.62 week) paid weekly.  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. 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 appoint Stacy C. Milo as Township Secretary/Treasurer at the annual salary of $51,000 per year ($980.77 week), paid weekly plus $30.00 per Board of Supervisor’s meeting attended. Attendance at Board of Supervisor’s meetings is at the direction of the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.  Position is exempt.

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 Miss Lori A. Stranzl as Assistant Secretary/Treasurer - Recycling Coordinator, reporting to the Secretary/Treasurer, at an annual salary of $39,000 ($750.00 week), paid weekly plus $30.00 per Board of Supervisor’s meeting attended. Attendance at Board of Supervisor’s meetings is at the direction of the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.  Position is exempt.

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 Mr. Kevin T. Healy as Public Works Director & Ordinance Enforcement Officer at annual salary of $64,205 per year ($1,234.72 week), paid weekly.  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. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - 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 at an annual salary of $56,785 per year ($1,092.02 week), paid weekly. 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. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - yes.

 

            Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Ms. Yvonne Schoenly as Zoning Officer at an annual salary of $46,800.00 per year ($900.00 week), paid weekly.  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. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - yes.

 

            Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved to 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. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Linda Sterner as Delinquent Tax Collector.

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

 

            At this point the Hon. Emiddio A. Giordano, Court of Common Pleas, gave the Oath of Office to Mr. Finnigan, Ms. Milo, Miss Stranzl, Mr. Healy & Mr. Milite.

 

 

Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Catherine Heimsoth as Recreation Director reporting to the Township Manager at the annual salary of $45,000 per year ($865.39 week), paid weekly. Position is exempt.

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

 

Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the board unanimously approved to appoint Mr. Fran Taglang as Assistant Recreation Director – Administration reporting to the Recreation Director at an annual salary of $27,040 per year ($520.00 week), paid weekly. Position is exempt.

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

 

Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the board unanimously approved to appoint Ms. Kristin Matejicka as Assistant Recreation Director – Programs and Aquatics reporting to the Recreation Director at an annual salary of $26,910 per year ($517.50 week), paid weekly. Position is exempt.

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

 

            Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Margaret Giordano as Community Relations Director reporting to the Township Manager at the annual salary of $29,985 per year ($576.64 week), paid weekly.  Position is exempt.

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

 

            Upon a motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Salvesen, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Mrs. Nancy Wagner as a full-time Managers Secretary, reporting to the Township Manager at an annual salary of $28,090 per year ($540.20 week), paid weekly.  Hours are to be determined by the Township Manager.  Position is exempt.

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

 

                Upon a motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Salvesen, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Mrs. Susan Check as a full-time office employee, reporting to the Township Manager at an annual salary of $25,100 per year ($482.69 week), paid weekly.  Hours are to be determined by the Township Manager.  Position is non-exempt.

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

 

            Upon a motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Salvesen, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Mr. James Broughal representing the Law Firm of Broughal & DeVito, L.L.P. as Township Solicitor for the year 2006 at the rate of $95.00 per hour as stated in his letter dated October 21, 2005, copy of letter is attached and to be made part of the minutes, for all work as well as $95.00 per hour for the attendance at any meeting. The fee of $95.00 per hour for meetings is extended to an associate of the Broughal & DeVito, L.L.P. in the absence of Mr. Broughal.

Mr. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - 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 2006 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. Birdsall’s 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 2006 fee schedule submitted by Mr. Birdsall with his cover letter dated October 12, 2005, and that a copy of the 2006 fee schedule be attached to and be made a part of the minutes.

Mr. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - 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. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - 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 $20.00 per meeting and at a hourly rate of $10.05 per hour for other services as approved by the Planning Commission Chairman. Total cost of such services for calendar year 2006 shall not exceed $2,500.00. A copy of this motion is to be sent to the Chairman of the Planning Commission by the Secretary/Treasurer.

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

 

            Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Mr. Richard Boyer as Special Solicitor to the Township for the year 2006 at the rate of $75.00 per hour for all work as well as $75.00 per hour for the attendance at any meeting. The fee of $75.00 per hour is extended to an associate of Mr. Boyer’s office in his absence.

Mr. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - 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. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - 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, 2006, based on a regular work week for full time employees as follows:

 

Ronald Smith

$22.30 per hour

David Savage

$22.30 per hour

James Skinner

$22.30 per hour

Joseph Lettich

$22.30 per hour

Duane Breidenbach

$22.30 per hour

Jeremy Bucko

$22.30 per hour

Martin Limpar

$19.00 per hour

Andrew Salvesen

$17.00 per hour

 

Salaries to be paid weekly, positions are non-exempt.

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

 

            Upon a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Salvesen, the Board unanimously approved compensation for Crossing Guards at the rate of $10.65 per hour with the rate being apportioned between the Bethlehem Area School District and Hanover Township as per the 1980 Agreement.

Mr. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - 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 $8.50 per hour.  Hiring is at the discretion of the Township Manager.

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

 

            Upon a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Salvesen, the Board unanimously approved the following paid Holiday schedule for 2006 for all Township and Community Center full-time employees.

 

            Good Friday                                        

            Memorial Day                                     

            Independence Day                               

            Labor Day                                                       

            General Election Day                                                   

            Thanksgiving Day                                

            Friday after Thanksgiving

            Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

Day after Christmas

Two Personal Days

            New Years Day 1/1/07

                                                                       

The personal days for all Township full time employees are to be taken at their discretion but with prior approval of their immediate Supervisor.  The Township Manager and Secretary/Treasurer’s personal days are to be taken at their convenience and discretion, with prior notification and approval by the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. 

The personal days for all other full time Township employees and Community Center Employees are to be taken at their discretion but with the prior approval of their immediate Supervisor.

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. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - 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 2006 as follows:

 

            Good Friday                                        

            Memorial Day                                     

            Thanksgiving Day

            Christmas Day             

            New Years Day 1/1/07

 

Unless any of these days are designated legal school days by the Bethlehem Area School District or a parochial school attended by a Hanover resident.

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

 

            Upon a motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Mr. Charles Schmalzer #00076, Mr. Scott Brown #01716, Mr. Jeffrey Huff #01900, Mr. Christopher Taylor #03138, and Ms. Janice S. Buskirk #01762 as State Sewage Enforcement Officers for Hanover Township.

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

 

 

            Upon a motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Mr. Francis Almer as the Director of Emergency Management.

Mr. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - 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 officer for the year 2006 with the purchase authorization of $2,500.00 maximum.

Mr. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - 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, 2010    (Paul F. Kuehne & Susan A. Lawless, Esq.).

Mr. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - 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. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - 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, 2010    (Joan F. Witiak).

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

 

Upon a motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint the following to the Impact Advisory Committee.  There is no expiration  of term. (N. James Sterner, Marie Lychak, Chris Williams, Eugene Mills, Paul Kuehne, Kerry Wrobel and LeRoy Wilson).

Mr. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - 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, 2009 (Brenda Happ) and Margaret A. Giordano, Liaison for a one-year term to expire January 1, 2007. 

Mr. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - 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 two term to expire January 1, 2008 (Paul Balla).

Mr. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - 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. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - 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, 2009 (John D. Feehan & Joseph J. Hilton)

Mr. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - 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, 2009 (Michael W. Stasak, Jr. & Hon. Emil Giordano)

Mr. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - 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 2006.

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

 

            Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved to adopt the following Resolution for Township Depositories.

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

                                   

RESOLUTION 06-1

 

            WHEREAS, ARTICLE V SECTION 535 OF THE LAWS RELATING TO TOWNSHIPS OF THE SECOND CLASS REQUIRES THE DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES FOR TOWNSHIP FUNDS, AND

            WHEREAS, SECURITY IS NOT REQUIRED FROM THOSE INSTITUTIONS INSURED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION.

            BE IT RESOLVED AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING INSTITUTIONS ARE DESIGNATED AS DEPOSITORIES FOR TOWNSHIP FUNDS FOR THE YEAR 2006.

NATIONAL PENN BANK, 1605 N. CEDAR CREST BOULEVARD, ALLENTOWN, PA. 18104           

            ANY RESOLUTION OR PART OF 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. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - 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 One 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. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - yes.

 

            Mr. Finnigan noted that the bond for the Secretary/Treasurer should be Three Million Dollars.

 

            Mr. Salvesen amended the previous motion to authorize obtaining a Bond covering the Secretary/Treasurer in the amount of Three Million Dollars.  Mr. Nagle seconded the motion.

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

 

            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 Township Municipal Building, 3630 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and are scheduled to start at 7:30 P.M, unless otherwise advertised.  All meetings are open to the public, further, that the Secretary/Treasurer be authorized to advertise the scheduled meetings of all other Boards, Commissions and Committees for 2006.  Meetings of other Boards, Commissions and Committees can not be moved or altered without the approval of the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.

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

 

Upon a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Salvesen, the Board unanimously approved to re-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. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - yes.

 

            Upon a motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Supervisor Walbert as a delegate to the Northampton County Association of Township Officials.

Mr. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - 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 2006 as Roadmasters for the following Districts:

 

Supervisor Colon

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

 

            Upon a motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved re-appoint Glenn Walbert as the representative for Hanover Township to the Colonial Regional Police Commission and to re-appoint Frank Colon as alternate.

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

 

RESOLUTION 06-2

 

            WHEREAS THE TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR HAS INDICATED TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THAT PURSUANT TO SECTION 516M OF THE SECOND CLASS TOWNSHIP CODE, THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MAY DELEGATE CERTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AS OUTLINED IN SECTION 5161 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 516A, B, E, F, G & I 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 ITEMS OTHER THAN OFFICIAL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

 

            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. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - 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 2006.

Mr. Diacogiannis - yes, Mr. Colon - yes, Mr. Nagle – yes, Mr. Salvesen - yes, Mr. Walbert - 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. John D. Nagle

Development   

Mr. Frank T. Colon

Planning & Zoning

Mr. Glenn R. Walbert

Public Works  

Mr. Stephen R. Salvesen

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

 

                        Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved the following pay schedule for the Community Center, as recommended by the Township Manager:

 

Position

Hourly Wage Up To

Administrator

$11.30

Aerobic Instructors

$16.00

Baby-sitting

$7.40

Basketball Instructor

$16.00

Cheer Instructors

$10.00

Fitness Instructors

$11.35

Front Desk

$7.40

Janitor – Maintenance

$9.60

Karate Instructors

$20.00

Music Instructors

$20.00

Preschool Director

$20.30

Preschool Head Teacher 3 Year Old Program

$11.45

Assistant Teacher 3 Year Old Program

$8.90

Preschool Head Teacher 4 Year Old Program

$11.45

Assistant Teacher 4 Year Old Program

$8.90

Supervisors

$10.15

Tennis Instructor

$25.00

Yoga Instructor

$30.00

 

and the Secretary - Treasurer to notify the Recreation Director and Recreation Advisory Board of the Board’s action.

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

 

            Upon a motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board unanimously approved the following wages for the Park & Recreation and Pool employees, as recommended by the Township Manager.

 

Hourly Wage

Wage Level

Minimum Qualifications - also to include other qualifications for the positions

$6.00

I

First Time Employee

$6.30

II

1 year experience

$6.60

III

2 years experience

$6.65

IV

3 years experience

$7.15

V

4 years experience

$7.65

VI

5 years experience

$11.65

 

Park Coordinator

$10.30

 

Assistant Recreation Coordinator

$11.65

 

Pool Manager

$10.20

 

Head Life Guard

                                   

            and the Secretary/Treasurer to notify the Recreation Director and Recreation Advisory Board of the Board’s action.

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

 

            Mr. Finnigan stated that he would like to thank the Board for the confidence placed in me by appointing me the Township Manager.   I look forward to continuing to make Hanover the great place it is to Live, Work and Play.

 

            Mr. Diacogiannis thanked the Board for the confidence in him show by the Board in appointing him Chairman.  He stated he wanted to continue the fine leadership of the previous chairman, Mr. Finnigan and those before him and was looking forward to working with the Board and Staff in 2006.

 

 

COURTESY OF THE FLOOR

 

No one present wished to offer Public Comment

 

 

 Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved adjournment at 7:57 P.M.

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

 

 

                                                                                                Stacy C. Milo

                                                                                                Secretary/Treasurer