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 Chairman, Mr. John N. Diacogiannis.
Present were Supervisors Diacogiannis, Colon, Nagle, and Walbert.
The Pledge of Allegiance was performed.
Mr. Diacogiannis noted for the record that he received his Oath of Office prior to the meeting. Mr. Salvesen was sworn in earlier in the day and Mr. Burke will be sworn in as Auditor on January 9, 2008. Elizabeth Gehman was sworn in as a Code Enforcement Officer, Robert Van Why as Fire Marshall and Dale Broadway as Deputy Fire Marshall. All oaths were administered by James J. Narlesky, Esq., Magisterial District Judge.
The first order of business is to organize the Board of Supervisors.
Upon a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board unanimously approved to appoint John N. Diacogiannis as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for the year 2008.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Mr. Diacogiannis thanked the Board for their confidence and support.
Upon a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board unanimously approved to appoint Glenn R. Walbert as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for the year 2008.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Nagle,
seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board unanimously approved to appoint Elizabeth L.
Gehman as Code Enforcement Officer. Ms.
Gehman is authorized to institute civil proceedings as a means of enforcement
when acting in the scope of her employment.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Timothy A. Brooks as Emergency Management Coordinator & Kristopher S. Mattson and Vincent G. Milite as Deputy Emergency Management Coordinators. Mattson is appointed the Acting Emergency Management Coordinator during Mr. Brooks deployment.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Colon, 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 2008 at the rate of $100.00 per hour as stated in his letter dated September 4, 2007, a copy of which is attached and made part of the minutes, for all work as well as $100.00 per hour for the attendance at any meeting. The fee of $100.00 per hour for meetings is extended to an associate of the Broughal & DeVito, L.L.P. in the absence of Mr. Broughal.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Mr. James Birdsall representing Hanover Engineering Associates as the Township Engineer for the year 2008 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 2008 fee schedule, submitted by Mr. Birdsall with his cover letter dated August 31, 2007, and that a copy of which is attached and made part of the minutes.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Colon, 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 aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Colon, 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 $30.00 per meeting and at an hourly rate of $10.71 per hour for other services as approved by the Planning Commission Chairman. Total cost of such services for the calendar year 2008 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 aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
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 aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved compensation for Crossing Guards at the rate of $11.50 per hour with the rate being apportioned between the Bethlehem Area School District and Hanover Township as per the 1980 Agreement.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, 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 aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved the following paid Holiday schedule for 2008 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
New Years Day 1/1/09
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 may be shortened.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved the following paid Holidays for Crossing Guards for the calendar year 2008 as follows:
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
New Years Day 1/1/09
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. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, 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 and Mr. Jacob A. Schray #03134 as State Sewage Enforcement Officers for Hanover Township.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Mr. Robert VanWhy, Jr. as the Hanover Township Fire Marshall.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Mr. Dale E. Broadway as the Hanover Township Assistant Fire Marshall.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved to appoint the Township Manager, and in the absence of the Township Manager, the Secretary-Treasurer, as purchasing officers with a purchase authorization to a maximum of $15,000.00. Purchases in excess of $15,000 require the approval of the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, followed by authorization of the entire Board.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Mark J. Tanczos and the Hon. James J. Narlesky, Esq. to the Planning Commission for a four-year term to expire January 1, 2012.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
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 aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Susan A. Scholl to the Shade Tree Advisory Commission for a four-year term to expire January 1, 2012.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board unanimously approved to appoint Emily Kocis & Barbara L. Baldo, Esq. to the Special Events Committee for three-year terms to expire January 1, 2011 and Margaret A. Giordano, permanent Liaison.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Joan L. Rosenthal to the Zoning Hearing Board for a three-year term to expire January 1, 2011.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board unanimously voted to approve compensation for each member of the Zoning Hearing Board at $300.00 annually, paid quarterly.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Albert J. Young, Jr. to the Airport Advisory Board for a three-year term to expire January 1, 2011.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board unanimously approved to re-appoint Elizabeth J. Soltys and Robert Roll to the Recreation Advisory Board for a three-year term to expire January 1, 2011.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
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 2008.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved to adopt the following Resolution regarding the Township Managers wages.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
RESOLUTION 08-01
WHEREAS, Section 1301 (b) of the Second Class Township Code, P.L. 350, No. 60, as amended, requires that the Board of Supervisors establish the compensation of the Township Manager by Resolution.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED on this day that compensation for the office of Township Manager of Hanover Township, Northampton County, be fixed at an annual salary of $92,025.00 per year, payable from the general fund of the Township. Effective date of salary is January 1, 2008.
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. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved to adopt the following Resolution for Township Depositories.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
RESOLUTION 08-02
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 2008:
National Penn Bank, 1605 N. Cedar Crest Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18104; and
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. Colon, 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 aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Colon, 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 aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Colon, 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 2008. Meetings of other Boards, Commissions and Committees cannot be moved or altered without the approval of the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors or Township Manager.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Colon, 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 aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Nagle, 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 aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board unanimously approved to appoint the members of the Board of Supervisors for 2008 as Roadmasters for the following Districts:
Supervisor Colon District #4
Supervisor Salvesen District #3
Supervisor Diacogiannis Districts #6
Supervisor Walbert District #2
Supervisor Nagle District #1 & 5
Districts are outlined on a map attached at the end of these minutes.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board unanimously approved to 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. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board unanimously approved to adopt the following Resolution for Supervisors responsibilities acting as Roadmasters.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
RESOLUTION 08-03
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. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board unanimously approved to adopt the following Resolution for the Compensation of the Tax Collector.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
RESOLUTION 08-04
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 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 2008, 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 aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
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 2008.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
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. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved the following pay schedule for full-time Township positions, as recommended by the Township Manager:
Township Position Salary
|
Secretary/Treasurer |
55,213.66 |
|
Asst. Secretary/Treasurer |
41,616.12 |
|
Public Works Director & Code Enforcement Officer |
69,510.10 |
|
Road Superintendent, Code & Animal Control Officer |
60,888.33 |
|
Zoning Officer |
50,181.77 |
|
Community Relations Director |
31,996.69 |
|
Managers Secretary |
32,427.72 |
Hourly
Wage/Up To
|
Receptionist |
13.73 |
|
Office Support Associate(s) |
13.75 |
|
Public Works Staff Code Enforcement Assistant |
23.77 13.75 |
Community Salary
Center
Full Time
|
Recreation Director |
48,018.90 |
|
Asst. Recreation Director(s) |
Up to 28,853.84 |
|
Preschool Director |
33,990.00 |
Hourly Wage/Up To
|
Janitor Maintenance (Recreation) |
10.10 |
Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board unanimously approved the following pay schedule for the Community Center and Pre-School part-time positions, as recommended by the Township Manager:
Community Position Hourly
Wage/Up to
Center
Part Time
|
Office Administrator |
13.00 |
|
Aerobics Instructor |
16.00 |
|
Child Care Worker |
8.00 |
|
Basketball Instructor |
16.00 |
|
Cheer Instructor |
10.75 |
|
Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer |
11.50 |
|
Front Desk Staff |
9.30 |
|
Karate Instructors |
20.00 |
|
Music Instructors |
20.00 |
|
Front Desk Supervisor |
10.55 |
|
Tennis Instructor |
25.00 |
|
Yoga Instructor |
30.00 |
Pre-School
|
Preschool Head Teacher 3 Year Old Program |
12.46 |
|
Assistant Teacher 3 Year Old Program |
9.75 |
|
Preschool Head Teacher 4 Year Old Program |
12.46 |
|
Assistant Teacher 4 Year Old Program |
9.75 |
and that the Secretary/Treasurer notify the Recreation Director and Recreation Advisory Board of the Boards action.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis, aye.
Upon a motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board unanimously approved the following wages for the Park & Recreation and Pool part-time employees, as recommended by the Township Manager:
Pool Staff Position Hourly
Wage/Up To
|
Pool Gate Attendant |
7.75 |
|
1st Year Lifeguard |
7.75 |
|
1-2 Years Experience Lifeguard |
8.00 |
|
3-4 Years Experience Lifeguard |
8.40 |
|
5 Years or more Experience Lifeguard |
8.70 |
|
Head Lifeguard(s) |
9.60 |
|
Pool Manager |
10.25 |
Parks & Camps
|
Assistant Park Coordinator |
12.80 |
|
P&R Park Coordinator |
9.00 |
|
P & R Park Counselor |
8.00 |
|
Lead Counselor |
9.15 |
|
Camp Counselor |
8.00 |
and that the Secretary/Treasurer notify the Recreation
Director and Recreation Advisory Board of the Boards action.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr.
Diacogiannis, aye.
Mr.
Diacogiannis distributed a letter to the Board that will be mailed to Township
residents regarding refuse and municipal real estate taxes for 2008. He asked that the Board refer to this letter
if they receive any questions.
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 7:55 P.M.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr.
Diacogiannis, aye.
Stacy
C. Milo
Secretary/Treasurer