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. Nagle, the Board approved the Agenda.
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 July 11, 2006.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Upon motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board approved the List of Bills and Transfers dated July 25, 2006 as prepared by the Secretary/Treasurer, and to enter the signed List of Bills by the Secretary/Treasurer and the Board of Supervisors dated July 25, 2006.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
COURTESY OF THE FLOOR
It was noted that no one wished to offer any comment.
REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN
Mr. Diacogiannis made the following statement regarding the 248 Brodhead Road building:
“In view of the high importance of the issues pertaining to 248 Brodhead Road and the potential impact on policing in Hanover Township and the Colonial Regional Police Department, I hereby appoint Supervisors Glenn Walbert and Jack Nagle to serve as a task force, charged to investigate and develop all legal and feasible options regarding the use of this building, particularly as a police station and to investigate their impact on police services in Hanover Township. The task force is to work closely with Township Manager Jay Finnigan and the Solicitor’s office to perform this task and to seek any other advice or assistance except from other Supervisors. Fully developed options, with pros and cons, including financial impact, shall be presented to the full Board for consideration and decision at a future meeting as soon as reasonably ready. While there is a desire to complete this effort by the end of August, the task force is instructed that a thorough and complete review is more desirable than meeting desired schedule.”
REPORT OF THE VICE-CHAIRMAN
Mr. Walbert had nothing to report.
SUPERVISOR’S COMMENTS
It was noted that no one had any comments.
PLANNING & ZONING
Mr. Walbert moved that the Board authorize the
Chairman and the Secretary to sign the Hold Harmless Agreement by and between Mr. Brett J. and Ms.
Colleen M. Lewis and Hanover Township.
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
authorize the Chairman and the Secretary to sign the Hold Harmless Agreement by and between Mr. Todd J. Guess
and Ms. Debra L. Christmas-Guess and Hanover Township.
Mr. Nagle seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen
yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Nagle moved that the Board
approve the following 2006 Budget Amendments to the General Fund and Recreation
Fund:
GENERAL FUND
Account #: Increase
By: Reduce By:
413.0500 $75,000
400.4250 $37,500
413.0250 $37,500
RECREATION/COMMUNITY CENTER
Account #: Increase
By: Reduce By:
451.1400 $
4,000
451.5300 $ 450
452.2010 $
4,400
453.2030 $
2,000
453.2120 $10,000
453.2630 $ 140
453.2625 $ 90
Mr. Walbert seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Mr. Finnigan discussed the siding of the Administration building, Municipal Garage, Pool House and the Pump House. Mr. Finnigan stated he tried to get five quotes but only received two. One estimate was for $38,574.00 and the other for $27, 219.00. These estimates were received in December 2005. Mr. Finnigan stated he went back to the companies he received the quotes from and the one stayed the same at $38,574.00 and the other went to $29,397.00 and asked for authorization to spend no more than $30,000.00 for all four buildings.
Mr. Nagle moved that the Board approve to authorize the Township Manager to vinyl side the Municipal Building, the Township Garage, Pool House and Pump House with new gutters, fascia, vinyl soffit and down spouts at a cost not to exceed $30,000.
Mr. Walbert seconded the motion.
Mr. Broughal stated that over $5,000, it needs to be bid.
Mr. Nagle withdrew his motion.
Mr. Walbert withdrew his second.
Mr. Finnigan stated he will put it out for bid.
DEVELOPMENTS
Attorney Holzinger and Mr. James Dewire were present regarding the Dewire Estates Conditional Approval.
Attorney Holzinger discussed eliminating Item #13 regarding the Kingston/Bandala Lot Line Adjustment Plan recording.
Solicitor Broughal gave the Board a background regarding Item 13 and agreed it should not be a condition.
It was noted that the Developer agreed with the rest of the conditions and presented the Board with a signed copy.
Mr. Colon moved that the Board, as recommended by the Township Engineer, approve to adopt the terms and conditions relative to the Preliminary/Record Site Plan for Dewire Estates Subdivision, prepared and provided to the Developer/Owner for signature; and to authorize the Township Secretary to notify the Developer/Owner of the Board’s action relative to this matter:
CONDITIONS
1. The Developer/Owner shall provide a
Plot Plan to be used for the Deed of Dedication for each of the following:
A. Rosewood
Drive from Kingston
B. Rosewood
Drive from Dewire
C. Alyssa
Place from Dewire
(SALDO Section 159-30E.(9))
2. The Developer/Owner shall enter into an
Improvements Agreement with the Township and provide appropriate security. (SALDO Section 159-30D.(5)).
A. The Improvements Agreement shall include
a notarized statement, satisfactory to the Township Solicitor, stating that the
Township shall be held harmless against any claim of damage from the downstream
property owners that may result from the proposed development. (Stormwater Section 152-10E).
B. The Improvements Agreement and a
separate covenant running with the lands shall include provisions satisfactory
to the Township Solicitor, that the stormwater collection, conveyance and
control facilities located on private property shall be property operated and
maintained. (Stormwater Section
152-10M).
C. The Improvements Agreement shall
include a statement that the Developer shall provide cash contribution for 174
replacement trees in the amount of $50,242.50 (174 trees x 288.75 per
tree). (SALDO 159-17F.2.(c).)
3. The Developer/Owner shall enter into a
Maintenance Agreement with the Township and provide appropriate security. (SALDO Section 159-30D.(6)).
4. The Developer/Owner shall provide a
plan containing the Uniform Parcel Identifier Number and street address for
each lot in the development. (SALDO
Section 159-30E.(8)).
5. The Developer/Owner shall provide an
Open Space Contribution of $16,500.90 for eleven (11) new lots (0.44 x
$37,500.00/Acre). (SALDO Section
159-16).
6. The Developer/Owner shall provide a Tapping
Fee of $13,813.03 (11 Lots x $1,255.73/Lot), a Connection Fee of $4,372.50 (11
Lots x $397.50/Lot) and a Customer Facilities Fee of $3,630.00 (11 Lots x
$330.00/Lot). These fees are payable at
the time the individual Building Permits are applied for on each building
lot. (Section 140-13).
7. The Developer/Owner shall provide an
Impact Fee of $3,553.00 for 11 PM Peak Hour Trips (11 PM Peak Hour Trips x
$323.00/PM Peak Hour Trip). This fee is
payable at the time the Building Permit is applied for on the building
lot. (Impact Fee Ordinance 91-12,
Resolution 97-11).
8. The Developer/Owner shall provide a
storm sewer minimum improvements value of $11,503.63 ($12.50/ln. ft. of street
x 920.29 ln. ft. of new street). (SALDO
Section 152-12B).
9. The Developer/Owner shall provide an
NPDES Permit. (SALDO Section
159-29E.(6)).
10. The Developer/Owner shall pay all current
fees, including any outstanding plans and appeals account changes. (SALDO Section 159-36J).
11. The Developer/Owner shall provide two (2)
Mylars for recording the plans and ten (10) sets of plans which are signed and
notarized by the Owner and sealed by the Engineer. (S.A.L.D.O. Section 159-34B.).
12. The Developer/Owner shall meet all
conditions of the Preliminary/Record Plan approval, and the Record Plan shall
be recorded within twelve (12) months of Conditional Plan approval, and agrees
that if such conditions are not met, the conditional Preliminary/Record Plan
approval shall be considered void, and the application for Preliminary/Record
Plan approval shall be considered void and withdrawn.
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, as recommended by the Township Engineer, release the Developer of Hanover Glen from his Maintenance responsibilities upon the Developer adhering to Township Policy #25 (payment of Plans and Appeals Account charges) 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 noted for the record that the Developer for Minrad Inc. Land Development Plan has granted the Board an extension of 30 days to August 30, 2006.
Mr. Colon moved that the Board grant an extension to the Developer of Lehigh Valley Corporate Center II Phases I, II III and IV relative to the Improvements and Maintenance Agreements for a period of twelve (12) months to July 31, 2007 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 noted for the record that Sotel Enterprises, Hanover Highlands Lot 2 has granted the Township an extension of 60 days to September 18, 2006.
Mr. Colon noted for the record that Faulkner Cadillac, Chevrolet, Inc. has granted the Township an extension of 60 days to September 14, 2006.
Mr. Colon moved that the Board grant an extension to the Developer of Hindu temple Society Improvements Agreement for a period of twelve (12) months to July 25, 2007 and to notify the Developer of the Board’s action relative to this matter.
Mr. Nagle seconded the motion.
Mr. Birdsall stated he’s concerned because they stop and start all the time. He has no problem with an extension but would like to have them clean up some items first and change the extension to September 15, 2006 to have all the grading and the seeding done and if they need an extension for anything else that they need to come back and ask for an extension if it involves other items.
Mr. Colon amended the motion to grant Hindu Temple an extension to September 15, 2006 to complete all the grading and seeding work.
Mr. Nagle seconded the amendment.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
COURTESY OF THE FLOOR
Mrs. Joan Rosenthal was present to ask for clarification on Mr. Diacogiannis’ statement made under his report earlier in regards to the “task force” regarding the 248 Brodhead Road building.
Mr. Tom Fiorini of 5000 Hanoverville Road was present to advise the Board that he attended the Lower Nazareth Planning Commission meeting where they discussed the warehouses that are being planned for the east side of Keystone Drive and north side of Hanoverville Road. Mr. Fiorini expressed his concerns regarding truck traffic 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, Mr. Nagle – Road District #5 and #6 had nothing to report.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Mr. Birdsall reported on the following:
· Curbing along Jacksonville Road in the Hanover Pointe Development
· Hanover Corporate Center II Large Detention Basin and the large interceptor pipe that will run through ¾ length of the Jaindl property. The size of the pipe needs to be changed and Mr. Jaindl asked for permission for the size to be changed from what was shown on the plan that was approved last week. Mr. Birdsall expressed his concerns regarding the change in the pipe size and the future changes and compromises that may occur. Mr. Walbert stated that Mr. Birdsall should use his best judgment and return to the Board with recommendations. Mr. Salvesen stated he has a real problem with a verbal permission because years down the road someone will need to reference the plans and the pipe size will not match what was approved on the plans. Mr. Diacogiannis directed the Township Engineer to use his best judgment and to come back to the Board with recommendations.
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:
· Distributed the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority report
· Asked the Board to take a look at the Land Use Assumption Report from the Impact Advisory Committee because it has to be approved by Resolution at the next Supervisors meeting on August 8, 2006
· Received a copy of letter from resident Peggy Carr she sent to PennDOT relative to brake retarders on Route 512. Mr. Finnigan discussed the PennDOT study regarding brake retarders. The Board stated to send Ms. Carr a letter stating we will consider another study after the improvements have been made to Route 512.
· Discussed the curbing deadline for Hanover Pointe
Upon motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Nagle the Board approved adjournment at
8:42 P.M.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Stacy C. Milo
Secretary/Treasurer