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

 

            Present were Supervisors Colon, Walbert, and Salvesen, Engineer Birdsall, Attorney Wendy Nicolosi for Solicitor Broughal, Manager Sterner and Public Works Director Kevin Healy.

 

            The Pledge of Allegiance was performed.

 

            Upon motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Salvesen yes.

 

            Upon motion of Mr. Colon seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board approved the minutes, as written, from the meeting of the Board of Supervisors dated June 14, 2005.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Salvesen yes.

 

            Upon motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board approved the minutes, as written, from the meeting of the Board of Supervisors dated June 21, 2005.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Salvesen yes.

 

            Upon motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board approved the List of Bills and Transfers dated June 28, 2005 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. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Salvesen yes.

 

COURTESY OF THE FLOOR

 

REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN

            Mr. Finnigan reported that the Colonial Regional Police held a Town Meeting at the Hanover Township Municipal Building. Chief Seiple and Lt. Depalma were present.

 

SUPERVISOR’S COMMENTS

            It was noted that no one had any comments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLANNING AND ZONING

            Mr. Finnigan closed the regular business meeting and opened the Conditional Use Hearing for Shaker Hills Hospitality. It was noted that the Secretary has proof of publication and a court stenographer was present to record all testimony. After everyone who wished to speak, had spoken, the hearing was closed and the regular meeting was re-opened.

 

            Mr. Walbert moved that the Board approve to authorize the Solicitor to make the applicable amendments to the LBD District relative to the drive-thru concept that was present at last week’s meeting.

            Mr. Colon seconded the motion.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Salvesen yes.

 

PUBLIC WORKS

            Mr. Salvesen moved that the Board approve the following Resolution application for permit to install and operate traffic signals at Jacksonville and Macada Roads.

 

RESOLUTION 05-09

            WHEREAS, the Township of Hanover, Northampton County desires to erect, operate and maintain traffic signals on Jacksonville Road (T575) and Macada Road (T431), and

            WHEREAS, the Vehicle Code requires the approval of the Secretary of Transportation before any traffic signals may be legally erected or reconstructed, and

            WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation requires an engineering drawing of the location; the Township of Hanover will prepare such a drawing in conformance with the instructions provided by the Department.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that traffic signals be erected at the above mentioned location, subject to the approval of the Secretary of Transportation, and that his approval is hereby requested, and

            BE IT RESOLVED, that, in the event a traffic signal permit is approved after proper investigation, the Township of Hanover will be bound by the following provisions:

            The traffic signals shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the Vehicle Code and the Regulations for traffic signs, signals and markings of the Department of Transportation, and

            Should future highway or traffic conditions, or legal requirements, necessitate alteration of the construction or operation, or hours of operation, or removal of the traffic signals at the above mentioned location, they shall be altered or removed when and as directed by the Secretary of Transportation.

 

            Mr. Colon seconded the motion.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Salvesen yes.

 

DEVELOPMENTS

            Mr. Walbert moved that the board approve to grant Hanover Corporate Center I an extension of time to July 13, 2006 to complete all improvements and to notify the Developer of the Board’s action.

            Mr. Colon seconded the motion.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Salvesen yes.

 

 

 

            Mr. Walbert moved that the Board notify the Developer of the Uplands Office Building Holiday Inn Lot 3 that their Record Plan has expired on June 24, 2005 and the Board will not be granting an extension.

            Mr. Colon seconded the motion.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Salvesen yes.

 

            Mr. Walbert moved that the Board approve to grant the Developer of Hanover Pointe Subdivision a release for Escrow No 7 in the amount of $178,881.15 upon the following conditions:

1.      That the Developer provides a formal response to the Township Engineer’s letter of June 23, 2005 acknowledging a plan for correction of the construction issues prior to release of the escrow request.

2.      That the Developer provides the Township with a status of the security being provided by First Star Savings Bank.

3.      That the Developer acknowledges that the security provided by First Star Savings Bank as required by the Subdivision Improvements Agreement will remain at a minimum of $2,613,501.50 for the work remaining plus contingencies.

4.      That the Developer adheres to Township Policy #25 (payment of Plans and Appeals Account charges).

Also, that the Secretary notify the Developer of the Board’s action.

Mr. Walbert seconded the motion.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Salvesen yes.

 

            Mr. Walbert moved that the board notify the Developer of the Uplands Office Building Holiday Inn Lot 3 that their Record Plan has expired on June 24, 2005 and the Board will not be granting an extension.

            Mr. Colon seconded the motion.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Salvesen yes.

 

COURTESY OF THE FLOOR

            It was noted that no one wished to offer any comment.

 

TOWNSHIP MANAGER’S REPORT

            Mr. Sterner had nothing to report.

 

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT

            Mr. Healy had nothing to report.

 

ENGINEER’S REPORT

            Mr. Birdsall stated there is a new zoning application from a resident in Hanover Ridge who wants to put up a deck that encroaches into the rear yard. Does the Board want representation at the zoning hearing? The Board answered yes.

            Mr. Birdsall reported that Minrad notified the Township that they applied to DEP for an air quality permit. This raises an issue of occupancy with the removal of Inhalon Pharmaceuticals and the installation of Minrad. Mr. Birdsall stated this may be the appropriate time to find out what they have in that building and ask that they provide the information to the Fire Marshall.

            Mr. Sterner stated that they have to provide the MDS sheets and the Zoning Officer knows that information is required.

 

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

            Attorney Nicolosi had the signed Improvements and Maintenance Agreements for Wagner holdings and a letter from the M & T Bank stating a Letter of Credit will be issued.

            Mr. Walbert moved that the Board approve to authorize the execution of the Site Plan Improvements and Site Plan Maintenance Agreements for Wagner Holdings subject to receipt of the Letter of Credit from M & T Bank and subject to the plans being signed by Bethlehem Township.

            Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Salvesen yes.

 

ROAD REPORTS

            Mr. Walbert – Road District #1, Mr. Salvesen – Road District #2, Mr. Diacogiannis – Road District #3, Mr. Colon – Road District #4 and Mr. Finnigan – Road District #5 and #6 had nothing to report on either district.

 

            Mr. Walbert made a comment regarding the conditional use hearing pertaining to the hotel and suggested that a hotel clerk is there around the clock. 

           

            Mr. Finnigan closed the regular meeting at 8:55 P.M. and opened the Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.

 

            Upon motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board approved adjournment at 9:12 P.M.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Salvesen yes.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                        Linda J. Sterner

                                                                                                                        Secretary/Treasurer