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 Salvesen, Nagle and Walbert, Mr. Mike Schmalzer for 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. Walbert, the Board approved Agenda with
the notation that Mr. Mike Schmalzer is present in the absence of Engineer
Birdsall.
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
from the meeting of the Board of Supervisors dated May 9, 2006 with a revision
to Page 0349 changing the spelling of a name under Courtesy of the Floor.
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 List of
Bills and Transfers dated May 23, 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. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr.
Diacogiannis yes.
COURTESY OF THE FLOOR
Mr. Tom
Fiorini of 5000 Hanoverville Road was present to bring the Board’s attention to
the additional traffic since the warehouses to the east of us have been there.
There is definitely a significant increase in truck traffic. Our Township is
used as an entrance and an exit and with the new warehouses planned for us and
Lower Nazareth; it will increase even more.
Mr.
Diacogiannis stated that the Board is cognizant of what’s going on and are just
as concerned.
REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN
Mr.
Diacogiannis had nothing to report besides the awarding of the insurances that
is already on the Agenda.
REPORT OF THE VICE-CHAIRMAN
Mr.
Walbert had nothing to report.
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
Mr.
Diacogiannis moved that the Board accept the resignation of Hon. Emil Giordano
from the Park and Recreation Advisory Board and that the Secretary send a
letter of appreciation notifying Judge Giordano of the Board’s action relative
to this matter.
Mr. Nagle
seconded the motion.
Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr.
Diacogiannis yes.
SUPERVISOR’S COMMENTS
It was
noted that no one had anything to report.
PLANNING & ZONING
Mr.
Walbert noted that there is a rezoning petition for the Strohl property from Mr.
& Mrs. Gonen. There was a “use” presentation at the last Board of
Supervisors meeting; the current zoning for that use is not permitted and had
asked the Township Engineer and Township Solicitor to look into how we can best
accommodate the requested use. It is noted that Attorney Maloney was present
representing this issue.
Mr.
Schmalzer stated that the Comprehensive Plan calls for this to be rezoned to
PIBD; which fits the surrounding land that is also zoned PIBD. In a PIBD zone,
the residence would be an existing non-conformity. Mr. Schmalzer stated that
under Section 185.33.C.5 of the Zoning Ordinance states that employment
district uses shall not be permitted to have direct access to any local street
so designated in the Official Township Map. The Official Township Map says that
Township Line Road from the south property line of the Strohl property to East
Allen Township is a residential street; from there south is a collector street.
As part of the Jaindl development, Township Line will be widened and curbed up
to that point, but the road will still be designated as a residential street.
Mr.
Walbert questioned the issue of spot-zoning.
Mr.
Schmalzer stated spot zoning is not an issue because the lot is surrounded by
PIBD.
Mr.
Salvesen stated his issues were spot zoning and whether the size of the acres
was sufficient and access.
A
discussion was held on PIBD and LBD.
Mr.
Schmalzer stated that from a Township planning standpoint the Board might want
to consider how to rezone Hanoverville Road.
Attorney
Maloney thanked the Board for their consideration and wanted to note for the record
that as requested by the Board of Supervisors he provided the Township with comments
and issues that were discussed on May 15, 2006 and sure they were considered by
the Township Engineer, Township Solicitor and Township Manager.
Mr.
Diacogiannis directed the Township Solicitor to proceed with this matter.
Mr.
Broughal stated in regards to timing, we could possibly hold the public hearing
the first or second meeting in July.
Mr.
Walbert stated that the Board will set the date at the first meeting in June.
Mr.
Walbert introduced Mr. J. B. Reilly who was present to discuss the St. Francis
Manor Property on Bridle Path Road.
Mr.
Diacogiannis explained the process of presenting petitions to the Board of
Supervisors for the record.
Mr. Walbert also stated that the Developers will
show a plan on how he would like to develop the land; when we go through a
rezoning we are not approving the plan, we are approving the use and the plan
could change many times over.
Mr.
Reilly, principle of Traditions of America, a home builder that exclusively
builds active adult communities that are considered for 55 years of age and
older. Traditions of America are in agreement to purchase 68 acres of land from
the Sisters of St. Francis. The site is located on Bridle Path Road and the
Sisters of St. Francis actually own 128 acres in total and they are selling 68
of them. The land is presently zoned R1R. Under the zoning R1R the permitted
use would be residential homes with a minimum of lot size of 1 acre. Mr. Reilly
is asking the Board to consider rezoning the 68 acres to R1A; the designation
to encourage active adult housing. Mr. Reilly quoted the zoning ordinance as to
what is permitted in a R1A zone.
Mr. Reilly
discussed the impact, streets, traffic volumes, and financial impact through
printed material he provided to the Board.
Mr. Reilly
discussed other communities that have 55 and over use and the type of
communities Traditions develop and discussed a traffic analysis handout he
provided to the Board.
Mr. Reilly
presented his sketch plan.
Mr. Reilly
discussed improvements to Bridle Path Road and the impact on the intersections.
Mr.
Broughal stated we would need to have a traffic study done and have the
Township Engineers identify the study area for the traffic study. Suggested if
the Board is intending to move forward with this; is to contact the City of
Bethlehem of the request because they are the abutting municipality and to
study the effect on the Monocacy Creek.
Mr.
Diacogiannis asked in regards to the impact on the intersections that are in
the City, through our process, do we have the ability to assist the City in
adjusting any issues that are there.
Mr.
Broughal stated the rationale is you can’t attach conditions onto a reason. If
the Board feels they want to move ahead with this rezoning; the Board has to go
through a full development of this property, approve the plans and then rezone.
Resident
Bridle Path Road questioned the additional number of people per household and
the traffic impact from additional cars.
Bill
Stoerrle lives across from the property in question referenced certain portions
of the zoning ordinance; discussed water run-off , storm sewer and density and referred
to his hand out (water quality report); discussed zoning and aging communities and
referred to his hand out “Commerce News” Census; discussed the houses in the surrounding
properties and stated that these types of communities diminish the value of the
surrounding area; stated there must be justification to change zoning like is
there a demonstrated need for a proposed zoning change and he believes there is
not; discussed the “Greenway Project”, discussed infrastructure and referred to
a hand out; discussed the traffic study and the absence of traffic lights at
the two intersections off Bridle Path Road. Mr. Stoerrle stated he has been a
resident for 37 years and for all the reasons he has discussed, he asked that
the Board consider the health, safety and welfare of the Township and to accept
55 lots with current zoning.
Attorney
Chris Spadoni, representing some of the residents, was present and thanked the
Board for explaining the rezoning process to everyone, commented that J.B. Reilly
is a capable and competent developer and the comments tonight are not directed
at him; however his client’s do not object to the development of this property.
This is a rezoning proposal and asks the Board to focus with their professional
staff is to look at the criteria for a rezoning.
Armando
Villani of 122 Cross Creek Court asked if the development will have twins and
townhouses along with single homes.
Mr. Reilly stated yes.
Mr.
Villani stated he did not spend the money he did on his house to have twins and
townhouses across the street.
Attorney
Spadoni asked what the Board’s plans are.
Mr.
Diacogiannis stated we are not prepared to make a go-ahead decision tonight and
need to get input from the Township Engineer and Solicitor.
Mr.
Finnigan stated the Developer has the right to go through the process and
present his case and the opposing viewpoint can present theirs.
Mr.
Diacogiannis directed the Township Solicitor and Township Engineer to submit
their comments to the Board at the June 13 Supervisors meeting.
Mr.
Walbert introduced 4482 Innovation Way Professional Building and Wellness
Center.
Mr. Drew
Bycoskie and Mr. Ted Laskowski of First Patriot Development, Mr. Brian Spray
Civil Engineer and Architect Arthur Hall Adams were present to discuss their
vision for 4482 Innovation Way off Airport Road. They have two properties under
agreement.
Mr.
Laskowski stated that on lot 3 the plan calls for the building of a 50,000
square foot office condominium used by doctors, lawyers, dentists, etc. on a 7
acre parcel and on Lot 4 which is a 14 acre parcel a 100,000 square foot
building is proposed which will be a wellness center.
Mr.
Laskowski gave a brief over view of what the Wellness center involves.
Mr. Adams
discussed the definition of a “green” building that potential benefits include
environmental, economic and social benefits.
Mr.
Diacogiannis asked if they have a time table as to when they would be
submitting plans.
Mr. Spray
stated they applied for a special exception for the wellness center among other
things and as soon as they hear the results of that, possibly be back in front
of the Board in about 6-8 weeks.
Mr.
Laskowski stated they did submit a zoning application to the Township today.
Mr.
Diacogiannis asked if they are asking for any zoning variances.
Mr. Spray
stated they don’t know yet, there could be some, but this is just a first step
drawing and they wanted to come before the Board and give a presentation.
Mr.
Laskowski stated that they are looking for guidance as to what is allowed and
what they need to do.
Mr.
Walbert stated it seems like an interesting concept.
Mr.
Finnigan stated that there are some planning and zoning issues that need to be
addressed and as Mr. Laskowski said, our ordinance doesn’t have these types of uses
in it so it will require some interpretation and as we continue to look at the
Airport Road corridor it will give us an opportunity to look at that whole area
and perhaps do a revision as to what it “should” look like and give us an
opportunity to do something different and unique.
ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Nagle
moved that the Secretary notify Marion Body Works/Continental Fire & Safety
of their awarded bid, to notify the next lowest bidder that we will be holding
their bid bond until the awarded bidder confirms and to return all other bid
bonds.
Mr. Walbert
seconded the motion.
Mr.
Finnigan stated the Fire Company held a special meeting to approve the Fire
Company paying the difference of $25,000.00 between the costs and the loan
approval.
Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr.
Diacogiannis yes.
Mr. Nagle
moved that the Board approve the following Resolution to support efforts to
investigate the institution of developer impact fees to aid school districts:
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
Resolution No. 2006-06
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT
THE NORTHAMPTON COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS FORWARD A RESOLUTION
TO THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS URGING THE STATE
ASSOCIATION TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO INVESTIGATE THE INSTITUTION OF DEVELOPER
IMPACT FEES TO AID SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH GROWTH ISSUES AND/OR TAX REDUCTION.
WHEREAS, the Municipalities in Northampton County have experienced tremendous growth in recent years; and
WHEREAS, this growth has a direct impact on the Municipalities and the School Districts in Northampton County; and
WHEREAS, the School Districts have been forced to raise real estate taxes in order to accommodate this growth; and
WHEREAS, Municipalities are incurring additional expenses due to this growth; and
WHEREAS, residents of the Municipalities and the School Districts of Northampton County are finding it increasingly difficult to afford real estate tax rates;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Hanover Township, that the Township requests that Northampton County Association of Township Officials ask the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (1) to support efforts to investigate the institution of developer impact fees to assist with the financial responsibilities faced by School Districts, and (2) to propose a Resolution for consideration by their members that would encourage the Pennsylvania Legislature to institute impact fee legislation to assist with the financial responsibilities faced by School Districts; and
BE IT RESOLVED that this Resolution be forwarded to all Municipalities and School Districts located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Mr. Walbert seconded the motion.
Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Mr. Nagle moved that the Board accept the Brown & Brown of Lehigh Valley, Inc. proposal to provide municipal insurance from Selective Insurance Company for the period June 1, 2006 to June 1, 2007. The coverages include Property, General Liability, Automobile, Inland Marine (contractors’ equipment), Crime, and Umbrella Liability. Coverage options accepted are: Terrorism, Sewer Backup Liability and increasing the Umbrella Liability Limit to $3 million. Mr. Nagle further moved to notify Brown & Brown of Lehigh Valley, Inc. as well as the three (3) others, who submitted proposals, of the Board’s action relative to this matter.
Mr. Walbert seconded the motion
Mr. Diacogiannis gave an overview of the spreadsheet he provided.
Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Mr. Nagle moved that the Board accept the Brown & Brown of Lehigh Valley, Inc. proposal option to cancel and replace the Public Officials Liability Coverage effective June 1, 2006. The National Union Insurance Policy will be cancelled and replaced by a policy from National Casualty Company. The National Casualty Policy will be at a $5 million limit with a $10,000 deductible. Mr. Nagle further moved to notify Brown & Brown of Lehigh Valley, Inc. of the Board’s action relative to this matter.
Mr. Walbert seconded the motion.
Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Mr. Nagle moved that the Board approve the following proclamation honoring Stephen M. Anthony, Eagle Scout:
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON
COUNTY
PROCLAMATION NO. 2006-02
A
PROCLAMATION HONORING STEPHEN M. ANTHONY
ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF HIS EAGLE AWARD
WHEREAS,
Stephen M. Anthony has achieved a significant accomplishment in life’s path
earning his Eagle Award as a member of the Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, Stephen will officially receive his award
during an Eagle Presentation Ceremony on June 4, 2006 as a member of Boy Scout
Troop 352, Notre Dame of Bethlehem Roman Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, Stephen helped to implement
a church library at Notre Dame where the parishioners would be able to enhance
their understanding of their faith; he assembled bookshelves, arranged
furniture in the library, collected used books, videos and other media, led a
campaign to raise funds to purchase new materials, purchased and organized the
materials by cataloguing, labeling and shelving; and
WHEREAS, Stephen has exemplified the virtues of
scouting and has exhibited leadership skills as Senior Patrol Leader; and
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the Board of Supervisors of
Hanover Township, County of Northampton, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
That
Stephen M. Anthony is applauded and recognized on the occasion of his Eagle
Award and the Board of Supervisors congratulates him for his dedication and
devotion in preserving the finest virtues of American life as set forth by the
Scouting principals. The Board of
Supervisors also proclaims Monday, June 5, 2006 as Stephen M. Anthony Day in
Hanover Township.
Mr. Walbert seconded the motion.
Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Mr. Nagle moved that the Board adopt
the following Ordinance to increase the debt of the Township:
TOWNSHIP OF
HANOVER
NORTHAMPTON
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
IN RE: 2006 FINANCING PROJECT : BORROWING ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 2006 - 06
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR INCREASING THE DEBT OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO MILLION NINE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND ($2,935,000.00) DOLLARS WITHOUT THE ASSENT OF THE ELECTORS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING BUILDING ACQUISITION AND RENOVATION COSTS (BUILDING PROJECT) AND THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE TRUCK (FIRE TRUCK PROJECT); AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTES IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500,000.00 FOR THE BUILDING PROJECT AND $435,000.00 FOR THE FIRE TRUCK PROJECT IN EVIDENCE OF SUCH DEBT; STATING THE ESTIMATED USEFUL LIFE OF THE BUILDING PROJECT AND THE FIRE TRUCK PROJECT; DETERMINING THAT SUCH SALE OF THE NOTES SHALL BE A PRIVATE SALE UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT DEBT ACT; FIXING THE DATE, INTEREST RATE AND MATURITY OF THE NOTES; DESIGNATING THE MANNER OF REDEMPTION OF THE NOTES; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF EXECUTION AND PAYMENT OF THE NOTES; APPROVING THE FORM OF THE NOTES; APPOINTING THE FISCAL AGENT, PAYING AGENT AND SINKING FUND DEPOSITORY; ESTABLISHING A SINKING FUND PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF THE NOTES THEREFROM; COVENANTING TO BUDGET FOR DEBT SERVICE ON THE NOTES AND TO APPROPRIATE AND PAY AMOUNTS FOR SUCH DEBT SERVICE WHEN DUE; PROVIDING THAT THE ORDINANCE AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT DEBT ACT SHALL CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP AND THE NOTEHOLDERS; PLEDGING THE FULL FAITH, CREDIT AND TAXING POWER OF THE TOWNSHIP FOR THE NOTES; SETTING FORTH THE AMOUNTS TO BE APPROPRIATED FOR ANNUAL DEBT SERVICE; AUTHORIZING THE DEPOSIT OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE NOTES; ACCEPTING A NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE NOTES; AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A BORROWING BASE CERTIFICATE AND DEBT STATEMENT, TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS AND APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE NOTES AND ALL REQUISITE RELATED PAPERS; DESIGNATING THE NOTES AS QUALIFIED TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS; ESTABLISHING THE DATE OF EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ORDINANCE; AND REPEALING OR RESCINDING INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF.
Mr. Walbert seconded the motion.
Mr. Broughal explained the local
government unit debt act.
Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
DEVELOPMENTS
Mr. Walbert
moved that the Board, as recommended by the Township Engineer, reject the
improvements relative to Wagner Holdings, Inc. Site Plan as incomplete and urge
the Developer to complete the improvements, as stated in the Township
Engineer’s letter date May 17, 2006, prior to June 19, 2006 and to request
another inspection. Mr. Walbert further
moved to notify the Owner/Developer of the Board’s action relative to this
matter.
Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.
Mr. Finnigan stated the Township is currently owed $511.15 for services done by Hanover Engineering and requested the money as far back as July 2005 and no payment has been received and asked the Chairman to direct the Secretary to use the Solicitor’s office for collection of this debt.
Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr.
Diacogiannis yes.
Mr. Diacogiannis directed the Secretary to use the Solicitor’s office for collection of payment for the invoices owed from Wagner Holdings Inc.
Mr. Walbert moved that the Board, as recommended by the Township Engineer, take the following actions relative Hanover Corporate Center I Lot 1 Land Development Plan:
Reject the improvements for IDI Land Development Plan as incomplete, approve the reduction of security required to complete the improvements in the amount of $104,250.00, and approve the release of Letters of Credit #209317W and #209318W on the following conditions:
A.
That the Developer provides the required “As-Built”
plans showing the Site grading and landscaping;
B.
That the Developer provides permanent stabilization of
all areas of the site prior to June 15, 2006;
C.
That the Developer addresses the remaining “Punch List”
items and requests re-inspection of the corrected work;
D.
That the Developer requests an extension, to a date
certain, for completion of the improvements;
E.
That the Developer provides an amendment to Letter of
Credit #209316W, in the amount of $104,250.00
and extending the expiration date to July 26, 2007, by June 15, 2006; and
F.
That the Developer adheres to Township Policy #25
(Payment of Plans and Appeals Accounts).
Mr. Walbert further moved to notify the Owner/Developer of the Board’s action relative to this matter.
Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.
Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Mr. Walbert moved that the
Board grant a 60-day extension to the Owner/Developer of 4140 Airport Road
relative to the Improvements Agreement to July 31, 2006. Mr. Walbert further moved to notify
the Owner/Developer of the Board’s action relative to this matter.
Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.
Mr. Finnigan stated the Township is currently owed $922.95 for services done by Hanover Engineering and requested the money as far back as July 2005 and no payment has been received and asked that the Chairman direct the Secretary to use the Solicitor’s office for collection of this debt.
Mr. Diacogiannis directed the Secretary to use the Solicitor’s office for the collection of monies owed from the Owner/Developer of 4140 Airport Road.
Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Mr. Walbert moved that the Board, as
recommended by the Township Engineer, take the following actions with respect
to the Patriot Bank Land Development Plan:
1.
That the Township notify the Owner/Developer that the
Maintenance Agreement remains in effect;
2.
That the Township request that the Owner/Developer
provide an extension of security, with an expiration date no sooner than
November 30, 2006, prior to May 26, 2006;
3.
That the Township authorizes the Solicitor to take
appropriate action should the Owner/Developer fail to provide acknowledgement
of security by May 26, 2006; and
4.
That the Developer adheres to Township Policy #25
(Payment of Plans and Appeals Accounts).
Mr. Walbert further moved to notify the Owner/Developer of the Board’s action relative to this matter.
Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle
yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
COURTESY OF THE FLOOR
Resident of Kevin Drive was present to comment on the possibility of a skate board park in the Township.
Mr. Salvesen stated that the Township looked into this a couple years ago and the insurance for the Township would be cost prohibitive and does not think the insurance premium or liability went down since and they also wanted the park to be supervised any time it is opened, which meant that when it wasn’t opened it would have to be secured, which means it had to be enclosed.
Mr. Diacogiannis mentioned she might want to attend the next Park and Recreation meeting and discuss it with them.
ROAD REPORTS
Mr. Walbert – Road District #3, Mr. Salvesen – Road District #2, Mr. Diacogiannis – Road District #3, Mr. Nagle – Road District #5 & #6 had nothing to report.
Mr. Walbert requested an Executive Session at the end of the meeting for 248 Brodhead Road.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Mr. Schmalzer reported on the following:
Macada & Jacksonville Road Intersection Improvements
A discussion was held on a packet received from LVIA regarding rezoning
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Mr. Healy reported we had the bid opening for the 2006 Roadwork. The prices were a little higher than we expected.
The Community Center received a grant for $16,000 for some access system hardware and video/security system. Did receive 3 estimates and out of those 3; would like to go with ADT. Mr. Healy and Mr. Finnigan updated the Board on the access system and the video/camera/security system.
TOWNSHIP MANAGER’S REPORT
Mr. Finnigan reported on the
following:
·
Liquid Fuels
Tax Fund Audit for year end 2004
·
Both pools are
99% ready to go
·
Community Fair
– Big success, very well attended, no lines, consistent flow
·
Attorney
Piperato filed paperwork in regards to Greenfield Builders vs. Lower Nazareth
Township
·
Raffle tickets
will be on sale for the 1st person down the slide at the pool
Mr. Walbert closed the regular meeting and opened
the executive session at 9:55 P.M.
The executive session concluded at the regular
meeting was re-opened at 10:35 P.M.
Mr. Diacogiannis directed the Township Manager to
sign the waiver of conflict of interest that Solicitor Broughal requested.
Upon motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Nagle,
the Board approved adjournment at 10:40 P.M.
Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Stacy
C. Milo
Secretary/Treasurer