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 and noted that there will be an Executive Session for potential litigation, personnel matters and contract negotiations.

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 November 14, 2006.

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 List of Bills and Transfers dated November 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. Larry Sandt of 5200 Hanoverville Road was present to discuss the Jake Brakes on Route 512 and asked if the Township has an Ordinance for them.

The Board stated no, PennDot would not allow it. No signs can be posted if we do not have an Ordinance.

            Mr. Diacogiannis directed the Township Engineer to look at past reports and look at the possibilities and get back to Mr. Finnigan on his findings.

 

REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN

            Mr. Diacogiannis had nothing to report.

 

REPORT OF THE VICE-CHAIRMAN

            Mr. Walbert had nothing to report.

 

SUPERVISOR’S COMMENTS

            Mr. Salvesen stated that Advent Moravian Church will have their Tree-Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 3, 2006 at 4:30 P.M.

 

PLANNING & ZONING

            A discussion was held on a zoning petition for a sign variance from Allentown Hotels, LLC on 3375 Highpoint Blvd and Husky Properties, Inc. for 3395 Highpoint Blvd.

            Mr. Diacogiannis directed the Township Engineer and the Township Solicitor to attend the Zoning Hearing Board meeting regarding these two items.

 

ADMINISTRATION

            A discussion was held on the 2007 Proposed Budgets.

            Mr. Finnigan explained the budget and answered any questions the Board had.

            Public Works Director Healy, Road Foreman Vince Milite and Recreation Director Cathy Heimsoth were present to answer any questions the Board has regarding their budgets.

            Mr. Finnigan gave an overview of the Fire Company’s long term expenditures up to 2021 including the funds available and funds needed each year.

            Mr. Finnigan discussed the possibility of having a Fire Tax.

            Mr. Diacogiannis stated doing a proactive approach would be wise.

            Mr. Diacogiannis stated that the Budget is up for adoption at the December 12^th Supervisors meeting.

 

            A discussion was held on the Funding Formula for the Colonial Regional Police Department.

            Mr. Finnigan referred to the Colonial Regional Police Department hand-out and recommended we go with the 50/50 as discussed previously for this year and come up with a long term solution

            Mr. Walbert stated that is fair for everyone for 2007 and then come up with a solution that is fair for all involved.

            Mr. Walbert moved to allow the funding formula for the Colonial Regional Police Department as specified in Article IV Section A of the Colonial Regional Police Commission Agreement be temporarily suspended for the Year 2007 and use a funding ratio based on 50% of incidents and 50% of the assessed value of each municipality and to notify the other member municipalities of the Board’s action.

            Mr. Colon seconded the motion.

Mr. Colon yes, 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 PNC Bank relative to the Site Plan and Lot Consolidation Plan for a period of sixty (60) days to February 7, 2007.  Mr. Colon further moved 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. Colon moved that the Board accept, as recommended by the Township Engineer, the improvements of Monocacy Farms – Jaindl Land Company and begin the maintenance period for Exhibits A-2 and A-3 of the Monocacy Farms Subdivision (Jaindl Land Company portion) upon the following conditions:

1.                  That the Developer supply maintenance security in the amount of $110,098.50

                        (A-2     $278,300.00 X 15% = $41,745.00)

                        (A-3     $455,690.00 X 15% = $68,353.50); and

 

2.                  That the Developer adheres to Township Policy #25 (Payment of Plans and Appeals Accounts).

Mr. Colon further moved to notify the 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

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

 

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.

 

TOWNSHIP ENGINEER’S REPORT

            Mr. Birdsall updated the Board on Monocacy Farms and DeLuca in regards to cleaning up things; their deadline is Dec 10th to have the roads suitable for the winter and have not made good progress. Mr. Birdsall also discussed the Hanover Corporate Center Pump Station progress and stated that the progress is satisfactory.

 

TOWNSHIP 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:

·        Fire Company report distributed to Board

·        Bid opening minutes for the Waste/Recycling Contract distributed

·        Discussed the Traffic Evaluation – Opus 3, Phase II letter from Mr. Birdsall stating his findings and recommendation.

Mr. Diacogiannis recommended that the letter be sent to State Representatives Browne, Dally, Stoffa, McHale and LVJPC.

 

            Mr. Diacogiannis closed the regular meeting to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:30 P.M.

 

 

            Mr. Diacogiannis re-opened the regular business meeting at 9:44 P.M.

 

            Mr. Nagle moved move that the Board authorize the Chairman to send a letter to the Colonial Regional Police Commission advising them that it is our intention to withdraw from the commission effective January 1, 2008.   This action is to protect our interests should a resolution not be achieved relative to the ownership of 248 Brodhead Road to the Board's satisfaction.

            Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.

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 adjournment at 9:55 P.M.

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

 

 

 

                                                                                    Stacy C. Milo

                                                                                    Secretary/Treasurer