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, Walbert, Nagle and Salvesen, Engineer Birdsall, Solicitor Broughal, Manager Finnigan and Public Works Director Healy.

 

            The Pledge of Allegiance was performed.

 

            Upon motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board approved the Agenda and the revision to the agenda removing item “215 Township Line Road” under Planning and Zoning.

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

 

            Upon motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board approved the minutes, as written, from the meeting of the Board of Supervisors dated March 14, 2006.

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

 

            Upon motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board approved the List of Bills and Transfers dated March 28, 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

            Mr. Laslo Varadi, Township Resident, was present to discuss the Westgate Water – Utilities Inc. article that was in the local newspaper this morning concerning complaints to the PUC and the company being sold to City of Bethlehem. Mr. Varadi asked what the role of the Township is regarding this.

            Mr. Diacogiannis stated that this is a PUC matter and other that the Township supporting the residents, there is really no official role for us. 

 

REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN

            Mr. Diacogiannis had nothing to report.

 

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. Birdsall discussed the re-zoning of properties along Airport Road.

 

ADMINISTRATION

            Mr. Nagle moved that the Board approve the following Resolution for adopting the Emergency Operations Plan and to authorize the Chairman and Secretary to sign the Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION 06-3

 

This resolution, approved and adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Hanover Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, on the date hereinafter set forth.

 

Witnesseth:

 

WHEREAS, Section 7503 of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Services Code, 35 Pa. C.S. Section 7101 et seq. mandates that Hanover Township prepare, maintain and keep current an emergency operations plan for the prevention and minimization of injury and damage caused by a major emergency or disaster within the Township; and

 

WHEREAS, in response to the mandate stated above, this Township has prepared an emergency operations plan to provide prompt and effective emergency response procedures to be followed in the event of a major emergency or disaster; and

 

WHEREAS, this Township has also prepared an emergency operations plan in order to reduce the potential affects of a major emergency or disaster and to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of this Township;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, we, the undersigned Supervisors of Hanover Township do hereby approve, adopt and place into immediate effect the Emergency Operations Plan of Hanover Township.  This Plan shall be reviewed on an annual basis to make certain that it conforms to the requirements of the Northampton County Emergency Operations Plan.

 

            Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.

            Mr. Diacogiannis stated he is pleased with the end result of the efforts of the Township Manager, Emergency Management Director and all involved in preparing this document.

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

 

DEVELOPMENTS

            Mr. Colon noted for the record that the Owner/developer of the Dewire Estate Subdivision has granted the Board an extension to June 30, 2006.

 

            Mr. Colon noted for the record that the Owner/Developer of LVIP IV Lot 45 has granted the Board an extension to May 31, 2006.

 

 

 

 

 

            Mr. Colon moved that the Board approve to grant an extension to the Owner/Developer of Northgate I Development to June 30, 2006 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.

 

COURTESY OF THE FLOOR

            Mr. Varadi asked the Board where the Dewire Estates was.

            Mr. Varadi also asked what was involved with the Jacksonville Road/Macada Road intersection improvements.

            Mr. Finnigan explained all improvements to Mr. Varadi.

 

TOWNSHIP MANAGER’S REPORT

            Mr. Finnigan commented on the Land Use Assumption Report given to the Board.

            Mr. Finnigan stated he met with an architectural firm, George J. Donovan AIA & Associates in regards to a proposal to work with the Township on the Police building.

            Mr. Finnigan updated the Board on the Shade Tree Commission receiving bids for mulching the park trees and suggested that in the future when receiving bids, they should have the bids returned to them in sealed envelopes.

            Mr. Finnigan stated the signs are up for the Jacksonville and Macada Road closure.

PPL is adding street lights along Jacksonville Road that we previously requested and they are looking into getting some on Crawford and Macada and Bridle Path Road.

            Mr. Finnigan stated we have the paperwork from Grace Industries.

            Mr. Birdsall recommended that the Board sign the contract with Grace Industries; and believe the bid was awarded and intent of award was given, and just want to make sure the vote of award is on record.

            Mr. Finnigan stated the Board needs to make a motion authorizing signature of the contract.

 

            Mr. Salvesen moved that the Board authorizes, based on the documents, the Township Manager to sign the contract with Grace Industries for the Jacksonville Road/Macada Road Project.

            Mr. Colon seconded the motion.

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

 

            Mr. Finnigan updated the Board on zoning issues relating to Minrad and the Zoning officer’s recommendations relative to this.

 

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT

            Mr. Healy had nothing to report.

 

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

            Mr. Broughal had nothing to report.

 

ENGINEER’S REPORT

            Mr. Birdsall had nothing to report.

 

 

 

 

 

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 on any district.

 

            Mr. Walbert requested an Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations.

 

            Mr. Diacogiannis adjourned the regular meeting at 8:01 P.M. and opened the Executive Session to discuss the State Farm/Brodhead Road property.

 

            It was noted that the Executive Session concluded at 8:25 P.M.

 

 

 

                                                                                    Stacy C. Milo

                                                                                    Secretary/Treasurer