Present: ---- Councilmen Atkinson, Dreisbach, Kovacs, Paulus; J. Jackson Eaton, III, Esquire; Frederick W. Haye, P.E.; -------------------- Sandra A. Pudliner; Vicky Roth

Absent: ------------------ Councilwoman Hayden

Attendance: ---------- 6

Courtesy of the Floor: None

Approval of Minutes: ------ January 18, 2006 Regular Council Meeting

Motion: --- I move we waive the reading of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 18, 2006 and accept same as presented.

Paulus, Kovacs: Moved and Seconded
Atkinson, Dreisbach, Kovacs, Paulus: ------- Aye ------- Unan.

Chairman Paulus acknowledged that the Board would proceed to the item listed under New Business at this time and address the other items on the agenda thereafter.

New Business:

1. Resolution No. 2006-21, Preliminary/Final Plan Review, Lot Consolidation of Various Properties, LNAA, 3311 Airport Rd., Allentown, PA 18109 (Vote)

Mr. Lawrence Krauter of the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority and Mr. Mark Blaukovitch of McTish, Kunkel Associates appeared before the Board and Council reviewed the lot consolidation plan at this time. Mr. Krauter advised Council that the plan represents an administrative exercise to cleanup the properties that the airport has acquired within the boundaries of the new and old Airport Rd., Race Street, and Schoenersville Rd. He noted it is the intent of the Airport Authority to consolidate the lots. Mr. Krauter further acknowledged that they had no problem with the conditions for approval as recommended by the Hanover Township Planning Commission. Mr. Krauter indicated that they have essentially already prepared the final plan which meets the conditions set forth by the Planning Commission. The Township Attorney suggested that Council first approve the requested waivers to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance as requested by the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority. The Township Engineer commented that all the waivers are parts of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance dealing with land development and they do not apply to the lot consolidation. In that regard, Councilman Atkinson made the following motion:

Motion: ------- I move that the Hanover Township Council grants the following waivers as requested by the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority as same relates to their lot consolidation plan:

SALDO 301.4N
“ Existing Utilities Within 200 Feet of Site”

SALDO 301.4.O
“Easements Within 200 Feet of Site”

SALDO 301.4P
“Existing Contours”

SALDO 301.4Z (4)
“Building Setback Lines”

SALDO 301.5
“Supplemental Design Data”

SALDO 400
“Township Design Standards for a Subdivision”

SALDO 500
“Required Improvements”

SALDO 501.4(G- Monument shall be installed... a partial waiver from setting monumentation. Rebar set at certain locations on plan.)

Atkinson, Kovacs: Moved and Seconded
Atkinson, Dreisbach, Kovacs, Paulus: ------- Aye ------- Unan

Motion: ------- I move that Council adopt Resolution No. 2006-21, Preliminary/Final Plan Approval, Perimeter Property Survey/Lot Consolidation Plan, Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority, as presented.

Atkinson, Dreisbach: Moved and Seconded
Atkinson, Dreisbach, Kovacs, Paulus: ------- Aye ------- Unan

Mr. Krauter noted that Mutual Aid Agreements between the airport’s fire department and the Township’s fire department are working out quite well and that the airport fire department had been able to respond very quickly to a house fire within the Township.

Reports:

1. Sandra A. Pudliner
Township Manager

1. The Township Manager advised the Board that the resident with the bush that had presented a visibility problem at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Clarence Street has removed the shrubbery in question.

2. The Township Manager advised that she has provided the Board with copies of correspondence sent to Valley Plaza Shopping Center setting forth the garbage maintenance requirements the Township will impose on the shopping center.

3. The Township Manager advised the Board that she has provided them with a copy of a draft letter and registration form which it is her intent to send to all Township residents relative to the possible reinstatement of the Township’s summer recreation program. A discussion ensued and it was the opinion of the Board that language be added to the correspondence indicating that the recreation program is not to be considered a daycare/babysitting service for Township children. It was also noted that it be stated that the minimum age for attendance was five years.

4. The Township Manager advised the Board that she has provided them with a copy of correspondence from Hanover Township, Northampton County, wherein they expressed their concern over the significant number of motor vehicle accidents occurring at the new Airport and Schoenersville Rds. signalized intersection. In accordance with their request, the Township Manager indicated that she had the Township’s signal maintenance company check the system and it was determined that everything is operating in accordance with the PennDOT permit. The only recommendation made by the signal company was that possibly the green arrow instead of changing to green would go directly to red. However, Mrs. Pudliner indicated that could cause a traffic backup if that were to occur. After discussion, Council did not feel that revamping the signal light at this time should be requested from PennDOT. It was noted that Hanover Township, Northampton County, through their police force, has enforcement powers to monitor the speed limits and that the Township Manager of Hanover Township, Northampton County, should be contacted regarding that matter.

5.) The Township Manager advised the Board that she has provided them with a copy of correspondence from Hanover Township, Northampton County, wherein they expressed their concern over the significant number of motor vehicle accidents occurring at the new Airport and Schoenersville Rds. signalized intersection. In accordance with their request, the Township Manager indicated that she had the Township’s signal maintenance company check the system and it was determined that everything is operating in accordance with the PennDOT permit. The only recommendation made by the signal company was that possibly the green arrow instead of changing to green would go directly to red. However, Mrs. Pudliner indicated that could cause a traffic backup if that were to occur. After discussion, Council did not feel that revamping the signal light at this time should be requested from PennDOT. It was noted that Hanover Township, Northampton County, through their police force, has enforcement powers to monitor the speed limits and that the Township Manager of Hanover Township, Northampton County, should be contacted regarding that matter.

6.) Council discussed the correspondence received from the Pennsylvania State Police, Troop M, with respect to the Cadet Program which they provide and requesting a contribution from the Township in the amount of $250. The Township Attorney noted that the program applies to municipalities in Lehigh County. Accordingly, in resolution of this matter, Council made the following motion:

Motion: ------- I move that the Township authorize a contribution of $250 to the Pennsylvania State Police, Troop M, Camp Cadet Program. .

Kovacs, Dreisbach: Moved and Seconded
Atkinson, Dreisbach, Kovacs, Paulus: ------- Aye ------- Unan

Councilman Atkinson advised that the street lights are again out in the Marcon Blvd. area. The Township Manager advised that the Code Enforcement Officers have already reported those lights to PPL. Councilman Kovacs opened a discussion relative to the garbage at Valley Plaza Shopping Center. The Township Manager indicated that in addition to her correspondence the Township’s Building Inspector has put them on notice of building code violations.

2. Frederick W. Hay, P.E.
Township Engineer

The Township Engineer offered no report at this time. Upon questioning by Councilman Atkinson, there was a discussion relative to the digging going on to the right of the Route 22 ramp. It was noted that a sinkhole had been located in that area and was being repaired. Councilman Kovacs questioned the use for the former Greif building property once the Greif building is demolished. The Township Engineer indicated that they advised that there would be two flex buildings built on that property.

3. J. Jackson Eaton, III, Esquire
Attorney's Report

1.) The Township Attorney advised that the Assessment Office of Lehigh County will be making another review of the refund in the Airport Tax Appeal case. It would appear that it would be adjusted down slightly. They will recalibrate those figures in and get back to us. The Township Attorney noted that there will be discussions regarding the repayment terms and that those discussions would apply to all parties involved.

Unfinished Business: NONE

New Business

1.) Resolution No. 2006-20, A Resolution Designating an Area of Compliance in Accordance with Chapter 4, Part 4, Section 402, 104.3.2(B) of the Property Maintenance Code of Hanover Township (Vote)

The Township Manager advised that this Resolution deals with the Township’s reinspection on a five-year basis of various properties within the Township. This area of compliance includes the property of the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority. In resolution of this matter, the Board made the following motion:

Motion: ------- I move that Resolution No. 2006-20, A Resolution Designating an Area of Compliance in Accordance with Chapter 4, Part 4, Section 402, 104.3.2(B) of the Property Maintenance Code of Hanover Township be adopted as presented.

Paulus, Kovacs: Moved and Seconded
Atkinson, Dreisbach, Kovacs, Paulus: ------- Aye ------- Unan.

Courtesy of the Floor:

Mr. Thomas Keim, 1635 N. Halstead Street, approached the Board at this time and indicated that his mother had been involved in an accident at the Airport and Schoenersville Rds. intersection. His mother was traveling north on Airport Rd. and a car was going south and the lady said she could not see the color of the light. There was discussion with respect to putting louvered shields on the covers of the light and the Township Manager was directed to look into that matter.

Adjournment:

Motion: ---I move we adjourn this meeting of the Hanover Township Council at 8:10 P.M.

Kovacs: Moved

Respectfully submitted,

Sandra A. Pudliner
Township Manager

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