The regular
semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors,
Present were Supervisors Colon, Salvesen, Nagle and Walbert, Engineer Birdsall, Solicitor Broughal, Manager Finnigan and Public Works Director Healy.
The Pledge of Allegiance was performed.
Upon motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board approved the Agenda with additions to Administration and an Executive Session for Personnel Matters.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
Upon motion
of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board approved the minutes, as
written, from the meeting of the Board of Supervisors dated
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
Upon motion
of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board approved the List of Bills
and Transfers dated
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
COURTESY OF THE FLOOR
It was noted for the record 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 had nothing to report.
SUPERVISOR’S COMMENTS
Mr. Salvesen reported that he attended the Eagle Scout presentation for Mr. Anthony and he was very appreciative and it was a very nice ceremony.
Mr. Colon
reported that the Colonial Regional Police had their
PLANNING & ZONING
Mr. Walbert introduced a Public Hearing for Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Walbert closed the regular meeting and opened the Public Hearing. It was noted that the Hearing had been duly advertised and the Secretary has proof of publication. A Court Stenographer was present to record all testimony.
Once everyone who wished to speak, had spoken, the Public Hearing was closed and the regular meeting was re-opened.
Mr. Walbert
stated that the Board will vote on this item at the next Supervisors meeting of
PUBLIC WORKS
Mr.
Salvesen noted for the record, in regards to the status of the Hanover Township
Community Center Renovations, that the final warranty
inspection was conducted on
Mr. Salvesen moved that the Board, as
recommended by the Township Engineer, release and return all performance bonds
to:
1) Multi-Tech Construction, Inc.,
2) B & B Electrical Contractors,
3) K. C. Mechanical
Service, Inc.,
Mr. Colon seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Nagle moved that the Board
authorize the Chairman to send a letter to the Colonial Regional Police
Commission rescinding our “Notice of
Withdrawal” effective
n
Execution
of a Purchase and Sales Agreement between the Township of Hanover and the
Township of Lower Nazareth for the property located at 248 Brodhead Road in
Hanover Township; and
n
Satisfactory
resolution of the Declaratory Judgment challenging the ownership of property
outside municipal boundaries affecting the
n
Execution
of the Property and Maintenance Agreement between the
Mr. Walbert seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
Mr. Nagle moved to authorize the Chairman and Secretary to sign the Site Plan Improvements Agreement, Site Plan Maintenance Agreement, and Declaration of Covenant and Agreement for Maintenance of Stormwater Management Facilities for LVIP IV Lot 12.
Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
Mr. Nagle moved that the Board
approve the following Resolution to amend the Impact Fee to be $294.00 per peak
hour trip, Resolution No. 07-10.
RESOLUTION 07-10
WHEREAS,
the Board of Supervisors of Hanover Township,
WHEREAS,
the Ordinance provides for the imposition of certain “impact fees” which are to
be calculated in accordance with the provisions of the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS,
the Township, in conjunction with the Township Engineer, and in accordance with
the provisions of the Ordinance, have determined that the initial “impact fee”
for the Township shall be Three Hundred Sixty-One and No/100 ($361.00) Dollars
per peak hour trip; and
WHEREAS,
the Ordinance provides for the setting of the “impact fee” by resolution of the
Board of Supervisors of the Township, from time to time; and
WHEREAS,
the Township did by Resolution 97-11 amend the amount of the “impact fee” to
Three Hundred Twenty-Three ($323.00) Dollars; and
WHEREAS,
the Township now desires to further amend the amount of the “impact fee” as
herein provided.
NOW,
THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED and it is RESOLVED that the Township of Hanover,
Northampton County, Pennsylvania, hereby establishes an IMPACT FEE in
accordance with the IMPACT FEE ORDINANCE in the amount of Two Hundred
Ninety-Four and No/100 ($294.00) Dollars per peak hour trip.
Mr.
Colon seconded the motion.
Mr.
Colon asked why the amount is going down.
Mr.
Broughal stated because we are improving all the intersections and we do not
have as many intersections to be developed.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye,
Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
DEVELOPMENTS
Mr.
Colon moved that the Board grant an extension to the Owner/Developer of
1154 and 1160 Place Road to
Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.
Mr. Birdsall updated the Board on the extension.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
Mr. Colon noted for the record that the Developer of Northgate
II Lot 3/Airport Commons has granted
the Board an extension to
Mr. Colon noted for the record that the Developer of Monocacy
Farms Lot 61 has granted the Board an extension to
Mr. Colon moved that the Board
approve to grant Hanover Ridge, Subdivision Improvement Agreements for Phase I,
Phase II and Phase III an extension of thirty (30) days to
Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.
Mr. Birdsall stated they are cleaning things up.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert
aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
Mr. Colon moved that the Board grant an extension to the Owner/Developer of Faulkner Saab, Cadillac Proposed Showroom of one year to July 15, 2008 conditioned upon receipt of adequate security to September 12, 2008. Mr. Colon further moved to notify the Owner/Developer of the Board’s action relative to this matter.
Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
Mr. Colon moved that the Board
grant, as recommended by the Township Engineer, the
reduction in “Escrow” for the Hanover Corporate Center 2 Subdivision Escrow
Release Request No. 2, in the amount of $781,306.78, on the following
conditions:
1. That the Developer address the Township
Line Road right-of –way issues including the IDI driveway by July 31, 2007;
2. That the Developer installs “No
Parking/Stopping or Standing Signs along Jaindl Boulevard west of Township Line
Road by July 31, 2007;
3. That security for the work remaining
plus contingencies be maintained in the amount of $6,775,925.75 and that the
amount be confirmed by the lending institution; and
4. That the Developer adheres to Township
Policy #25 (payment of Plans & Appeals Accounts).
Mr. Colon further moved to notify the Owner/Developer of the Board’s action relative to this matter.
Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon asked if condition #1 can be completed by the date stated.
Mr. Birdsall stated they can do the emergency driveway, as far as seeding and landscaping, that might not be possible but we will leave that up to the best efforts on their part.
Mr. Finnigan stated that he did receive a call from the Developer and to their understanding if the driveway situation and the seeding and landscaping is not cleared up, they will not get this release and they understand that. But to require them to seed in 95 degree heat is a bit of a stretch, I do not think grass will grow in July and August. We have their attention and maybe we can put a later date for the seeding and landscaping.
Mr. Colon amended Condition #1 to read as follows:
1a. That the Developer address the
1b. That the seeding and restoration on the
frontage of IDI, Gonen and
Mr. Salvesen seconded the amendment.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
COURTESY OF THE FLOOR
Charles Duggan from the Airport Advisory Committee was present to comment on an earlier Agenda item in regards to the Zoning Ordinance Amendment to the AFHBD zoning district.
Mr. Finnigan explained the resolution that was adopted at the last Board meeting regarding LNAA open space land.
Mr. Duggan suggested that airport land funds be used for a position to be created for a Noise Abatement Officer.
Mr. Diacogiannis stated to have the Airport Advisory Committee send a letter to the Board with all their recommendations and set up a schedule for a future meeting to discuss the items.
ROAD REPORTS
Mr. Walbert – Road District #1, Mr. Salvesen – Road District #2, Mr. Colon – Road District #3, Mr. Colon – Road District #4 and Mr. Nagle – Road District #5 & #6 had nothing to report.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Mr. Birdsall reported on Hanover Pointe. Their agreement deadline is approaching in late July and their security runs out in October. This is a tri-party agreement and we are worried because we’ve seen work stop out there recently and they have not been finishing their improvements at a pace that I would normally expect them to finish and at this point they will not be making either of their deadlines. Mr. Birdsall asked for the Board’s permission to have the Solicitor take a look at this tri-party agreement and be ready to take action if necessary to protect the interest of the Township immediately after the July 27 deadline.
Mr. Diacogiannis directed the Solicitor to review the agreement and report back to the Board at the July 24, 2007 meeting.
Mr. Birdsall reported that the Developer of the Traditions of America at Bridle Path has been before the Planning Commission with some issues, requests for deferrals and requests for waivers and also the minor subdivision that sets up the project. The developer asked to be on the Board’s agenda for July 24 to discuss the deferral and waiver issues.
Mr. Diacogiannis stated it seems to him that doing that before going through the conditional use hearing is like “putting the cart before the horse”.
SOLICITOR’S REPORT
Mr. Broughal had nothing to report.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Mr. Healy had to leave the meeting to attend to road issues due to the storm that passed through the Township tonight.
Mr. Finnigan stated Mr. Healy was going to report that there was a bid opening yesterday for the parking lot paving project and the bid bonds were given to the Solicitor for review and will be awarded at the next Board meeting of July 24th.
TOWNSHIP MANAGER’S REPORT
Mr. Finnigan reported on the following:
· We will be having an insurance review on the Township and the information has been sent to the Fire Company for their input.
· Fire Company used the old Uliana property, currently owned by Liberty Property Trust for training this past weekend. The barn will be staying because it is a historical property.
·
Distributed a concept plan for a proposed
Mr. Diacogiannis closed the regular meeting and opened the Executive Session to discuss Personnel Issues at 8:20 P.M.
Mr. Diacogiannis closed the Executive Session and re-opened the regular meeting at 8:35 P.M.
Mr. Nagle moved that
Mr. Walbert seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen no, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
Upon motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board approved adjournment at 8:36 P.M.
Mr. Colon aye, Mr. Salvesen aye, Mr. Nagle aye, Mr. Walbert aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye.
Stacy C. Milo
Secretary/Treasurer