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

 

            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. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board approved the Agenda with the deletion of the item under Administration.

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

 

            Upon motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board approved the minutes, as written, from the meeting of the Board of Supervisors dated June 27, 2006.

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

 

            Upon motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Salvesen, the Board approved the List of Bills and Transfers dated July 11, 2006 as prepared by the Secretary/Treasurer, and to enter the signed List of Bills by the Secretary/Treasurer and the Board of Supervisors as an attachment to the minutes.

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

 

COURTESY OF THE FLOOR

            Mrs. Joan Rosenthal, 3315 Harmor Lane was present to comment on the purchase of the 248 Brodhead Road building for the proposed police building and commented that this purchase should not “destroy” what our Township and the other municipalities involved in the Regional Police Department have built over the years.

 

            Mr. Tim Boyer, 5401 Hanoverville Road was present to comment on the “Truck Route” sign that was placed on Hanoverville Road and North Commerce Way and stated that it has helped and appreciates the effort of the Township.

 

REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN

            Mr. Diacogiannis had nothing to report.

 

REPORT OF THE VICE-CHAIRMAN

            Mr. Walbert had nothing to report.

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

            Mr. Nagle moved that the Board approve to appoint Mr. Brian A. Cottone of Liberty Property Trust to the Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee for the Township and to authorize the Secretary to notify the Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee and Mr. Cottone of the appointment.

            Mr. Colon seconded the motion.

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

 

PUBLIC WORKS

            Mr. Salvesen moved that the Board authorize the Chairman and Secretary to sign the Sidewalk Easement Agreement by and between Leon E. and Patricia A. Houser (Plasterer Equipment) and Hanover Township.

            Mr. Colon seconded the motion.

            The Board asked how we stood on the other sidewalk easement agreements.

            Mr. Finnigan stated that the agreement went out to Chicago for signature for the trucking terminal and is working on the All-Phase building.

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

 

DEVELOPMENTS

            Mr. Colon moved that the Board grant an extension to the Developer of Valley View Estates relative to the Improvements Agreement for a period of twelve (12) months to June 30, 2007 and to notify the Owner/Developer of the Board’s action relative to this matter.

            Mr. Nagle seconded the motion.

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

 

            Mr. Walbert moved that the Board grant an extension to the Developer relative to Hanover Corporate Center I Lot 1 – IDI Improvements Agreement to October 31, 2006 and to notify the Developer of the Board’s action relative to this matter.

            Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.

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

 

            Mr. Colon moved that the Board authorize the Chairman and Secretary to sign the Subdivision Improvements Agreement (Hanover Corporate Center 2) and Third Amendment To and Complete Restatement of Subdivision Improvements Agreement, Maintenance Agreement and Declaration of Covenant and Agreement for Maintenance of Stormwater Management Facilities and other supporting documents for Jaindl Land Company, subject to Solicitor’s, Engineer’s and Township Manager’s approval.

            Mr. Nagle seconded the motion.

            Mr. Bruce Anderson from Pidcock Company asked if the Board defer discussion until Mr. Jaindl and Attorney Zator arrive tonight.

            Mr. Diacogiannis stated that they will continue to the next item on the Agenda.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

            It was noted that the Cheryl/Karen Drive Residents were present to express their concerns regarding the proposed Hanoverville Road and Route 512 projects including road improvements to Hanoverville Road.

            Mr. George Libricz, Jr., of 5242 Cheryl Drive stated he received correspondence from Jaindl and gave the Supervisors a copy and stated he represents the residents here tonight.

            Mr. Finnigan asked to interrupt and stated that he has a display map and based on the residents concerns after speaking with Mr. Libricz on the phone, that could solve the questions and concerns and asked to present the map.

            Mr. Finnigan gave an explanation as to what will actually occur as far as road reconstruction, sewer, sidewalks and land that will be maintained by the Township.

            Mr. Daniel Graham, 5309 Seip Road on the north side of Hanoverville Road and stated that this indirectly affects our development. Mr. Graham asked what is the distance from the existing intersection, how far north is that road going, what is the proposed speed limit, how much does the road cut into that property that is there now, that we were told was supposed to be a cul-de-sac and what is going to be put on that remaining property?

            Mr. Finnigan stated that property is in agreement to be sold from Jaindl Land Company to DeLuca Homes for additional homes.

            Mr. Bruce Anderson from Pidcock stated that it will be a cul-de-sac.

            Mr. Finnigan stated that the existing detention basin stays where it is.

            Mr. Finnigan stated there will be no additional curb cuts onto Hanoverville Road. The traffic to get into the cul-de-sac will enter off of Seip Road.

            Mr. Anderson stated there will be 13 lots in the cul-de-sac that are the same size and style that is in DeLuca’s development now.

            Mr. Graham stated that right now the speed limit is 45 mph.

            Mr. Finnigan stated that we asked PennDOT to lower the speed limit there before and as of yet they have not lowered the speed limit. Mr. Finnigan stated that it is the Township’s goal to eventually control this part of Hanoverville Road.

            Mr. Brian Bortz, 5823 Monocacy Drive, representative to the Hanover Crossing North Homeowners questioned the road widening and the moving of Hanoverville Road.

            Fern Geld of 5575 Karen Drive questioned the installation of sidewalks since she was told when she bought her home that there would be no sidewalks and she also questioned the plowing of snow in the winter and who is responsible for the plowing and the sidewalk maintenance.

            Mr. Finnigan stated that the only portion that is currently plowed on Hanoverville Road by the Township is from Jacksonville Road all the way down is the Township property, everyone else is responsible for their own snow removal.

            Mr. Birdsall stated that sidewalks that are installed on the frontage of a home; the homeowner is responsible for maintaining that sidewalk, same as shade trees that are planted on the frontage of a home.

            Mr. Walbert stated that at any time the Township can order sidewalks to be installed on any road in the Township; it’s not just because of this development; we are currently working on having sidewalks installed in some of the older developments.

            Mr. Alan Joseph 4807 Janet Lane asked what is going to happen to the existing Hanoverville Road at the intersection.

            Mr. Finnigan stated that it will be ripped up and be part of the land dedicated to the Township.

 

 

            Mr. Finnigan continued to discuss the map and what will be occurring.

            Anne Eslieb and Amos Eslieb of 5380 Hanoverville Road asked for clarification on how she will obtain access to her house.

            Mr. Finnigan showed her on the map.

            Fern Geld asked where the strip mall is going.

            Mr. Finnigan stated the motion was made tonight to update that existing agreement that limits the size of what can go in the commercial area. Mr. Finnigan referred to the map.

            Nick Katynski of 5290 Hanoverville Road asked what construction is going on at the intersection of Hanoverville Road and Route 512.

            It was stated that they are beginning the work on the detention basin.

            Mr. Amos Eslieb of 5380 Hanoverville Road asked what can be done about the truck traffic on Hanoverville Road.

            Mr. Finnigan stated that we can put up as many “no trucks” signs we want, but according to the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code; trucks going to a destination that is considered local can use any road. Colonial Regional Police has given tickets out; the truck driver goes to the Magistrates office, gives the detail of where he was making a delivery and the magistrate lets them off. We can put up the signs but we cannot enforce it. We would have to have the legislation changed for motor vehicle code and have the Governor sign the legislation.

            Mr. Tim Boyer stated that we should really have regional planning where the traffic is concerned.

            Mr. Finnigan stated that throughout the whole Jaindl development we have worked with other municipalities in a collaborative effort to make sure we can do what we can to make sure the east/west and the north/south traffic work.

            Mr. Dave Jaindl, representatives from Pidcock Company and Attorney Joe Zator were present representing Jaindl Land Company.

            Mr. Jaindl gave a presentation as to the status of where they are right now and referred to the map throughout the presentation, and discussed the timeline of the project and road improvements and clarified what is definitely going to be developed as of now.

            Mr. Jaindl during his discussion answered questions from Pat Brennan of 5350 and 5340 Hanoverville Road.    

            A discussion was held on the swales and detention ponds.

            Donna Koffa of 5370 Hanoverville Road asked if it is correct that they won’t have access to their house directly from Route 512.

            Mr. Jaindl stated that was correct.

            Mr. Diacogiannis thanked everyone and advised Mr. Jaindl that the motion was previously made in regards to the Improvements Agreement.       

              Mr. Colon re-read the motion as stated previously.

            Mr. Nagle stated he did previously second the motion.

            Attorney Zator thanked the Board and all involved for their efforts over the years.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COURTESY OF THE FLOOR

            5380 Hanoverville Road stated there are three no parking signs on that part of Hanoverville Road – Why?

            Mr. Finnigan stated they were put up to comply with an Ordinance that has been on the books for years and after being reviewed by the Colonial Regional Police; they  asked that they be put up for vehicle safety.

            Mr. Robert Yurasitz of 5210 Hanoverville Road questioned the zoning along Hanoverville Road.

 

ROAD REPORTS

            Mr. Walbert – Road District #1, Mr. Salvesen – Road District #2, Mr. Diacogiannis – Road District #3, Mr. Colon – Road District #4 and Mr. Nagle – Road District #5 & #6 had nothing to report.

 

ENGINEER’S REPORT

            Mr. Birdsall has nothing to report.

 

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

            Mr. Broughal had nothing to report.

 

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT

            Mr. Healy had nothing to report.

 

TOWNSHIP MANAGER’S REPORT

            Mr. Finnigan reported on the following:

·        Last Friday Mr. Walbert and Mr. Salvesen, Mr. Taggart, Mr. Scoggin, and Mr. Tanczos from the Planning Commission, Mr. Schmalzer from Hanover Engineering, the Township Zoning Officer and myself, went to Doylestown to tour a wellness center similar to what is being proposed on Airport Road. It is a high end medical building with a health food café, gift shop, small pharmacy that appears to be not a destination but a convenience to the clientele of the building.

·        Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee minutes were distributed

·        The audit done by an outside accountant for H.A. Berkheimer’s  handling of our Earned Income Taxes was distributed

·        Security System at Community Center is up and running and hope to have the access system in a couple weeks

·        $10,000 Grant notification was received today for Special Events that Margaret Giordano applied for

·        Gave the Board a report of all Fire calls that the two new public works employees went on during working hours. One employee was a volunteer fireman for Hecktown and has all his certifications and the other employee was a Colonial Regional Policeman who decided to become a Township employee and will be getting his certifications

 

 

 

 

            Upon motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board approved adjournment at 9:16 P.M.

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

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                Stacy C. Milo

                                                                                                Secretary/Treasurer