Present: ---- Councilwoman Hayden, Councilmen Atkinson, Dreisbach, Kovacs, Paulus; J Jackson Eaton III, Esquire;
-------------------- Sandra A. Pudliner; Vicky Roth

It should be noted for the record that Councilwoman Hayden attended the meeting via telephone conference as a result of a disability, which does not permit her attendance in person.

Absent: ---- Frederick P. Hay, P.E.

Attendance: ---- 3

Courtesy of the Floor: None

Approval of Minutes: ------ June 16, 2010, Special Council Meeting

Motion: --- I move we waive the reading of the Minutes of the June 16, 2010 Regular Council Meeting and accept same as presented.

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

Reports:

1. Sandra A. Pudliner
Township Manager

1.) The Township Manager reported on miscellaneous issues to the Board. Mrs. Pudliner indicated that the State Police have been contacted with respect to issues involving children starting fires in both the Chestnut Grove Towne Garden Development and the Saylor’s Mobile Home Park. Also, the Township Manager indicated that she advised the State Police Captain that Mr. Miller of Saylor’s Mobile Home Park could provide them with information regarding their problems. The State Police Captain indicated that he would have a police officer contact Mr. Miller. Additionally, the Township Manager noted that the light poles in the Township parking lot have been painted. Mrs. Pudliner further advised that the truck advertising off their property on Route 22 will be removed. Councilman Atkinson commented that vehicle has been moved further back but is still visible from Route 22. The Township Manager indicated she would again contact that property owner and request that it be removed entirely.

2.) The Township Manager advised the Board that the pavilion in Chestnut Grove Park has been completed and she is in the process of finalizing the issues outstanding under the Grant requirements with Lehigh County.

Councilman Kovacs advised the Board that as he had requested, the Township Manager has provided them with a packet of information regarding the PSATS Convention in Hershey and PSATS indication that the County Associations could have a booth at the Convention. Councilman Atkinson expressed his opinion that the Hershey Convention should be handled at the County level and if the Lehigh County Association of Township Officials request information from Hanover Township for display or informational purposes at the Convention, the Township would be happy to give that information to them.

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

The Township Engineer was not in attendance at the meeting but provided the Board with a written report, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. In particular, with the item listed on the Engineer’s report regarding the Lower Lloyd Storm Sewer issue, it was the consensus of the Board that the work should be done.

3. J. Jackson Eaton, III, Esquire
Township Attorney

1.) The Township Attorney offered no oral report at this time, but did request an Executive Session to discuss a Lehigh County Assessment Office negotiated settlement.

4. Maintenance Report (Written)

5. Fire Company Report (Written)

6. Code Enforcement Officers’ Report (Written)

7. Building Inspector’s Report (Written)

Chairman Paulus acknowledged receipt of a written Maintenance Report, written Fire Company Report, written Code Enforcement Officers’ Reports and written Building Inspector’s Report and same were noted for the record.

There was a discussion with respect to an item on the Maintenance Report concerning the locks being changed on the storage building in Sherwood Park. The Township Manager indicated she would question Public Works regarding that issue. With respect to the pond in Canal Park, there was a discussion with respect to constantly replenishing water in the pond. Councilman Atkinson noted that he had raised an issue with the Public Works Department regarding the fact that a float valve, if installed in there, could automatically add the water. The Township Manager advised that she would look into that matter. Councilman Dreisbach commented that he was appreciative of the light poles being painted in the Township’s parking lot. Councilman Atkinson commented that he has noticed a collection of sports cars at the Firestone facility on Airport Road. The Township Manager indicated that she would have the Code Enforcement Officers monitor that. With respect to the Building Inspectors Report, it was noted that there were letters requesting residential compliance and Council desired to know if action is being taken against those individuals since the time period for compliance will expire.

8. Treasurer’s Report (Written)

Motion: --- I move we accept the computer printouts dated July 21, 2010, for the General Fund Account, Capital Reserve Account, Escrow Account, Liquid Fuels Account, Sewer Account and Water Account subject to audit.

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

Unfinished Business: None

New Business: NONE

Payment of Bills:

Motion: --- I move Council authorize payment of Payroll (06/25/2010), Payroll (07/09/2010); Voucher Nos. 17334-17414 (Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 17357-17413, from the General Fund Account in the amount of $486,925.41; Voucher Nos. 68 from the Liquid Fuels Account in the amount of $5,462.40; Voucher Nos. 3587-3589 (Prepaids); Voucher Nos. 3590-3600 from Capital Reserve in the amount of $369,378.44; Voucher Nos. 3626-3649 (Prepaids); Voucher Nos. 3650-3652 from Escrow Account in the amount of $26,549.20; Voucher Nos. 3616 (Prepaids); Voucher Nos. 3617-3623 from the Water Account in the amount of $48,346.91; Voucher Nos. 4600-4605 (Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 4606-4616 from the Sewer Account in the amount of $94,321.30 for a Grand Total Expenditure of $1,030,983.66.

Paulus, Atkinson: Moved and Seconded

It was noted that the Bill List reflects major payments for Capital projects as well as the transfer of funds for appropriations in the Capital Program. The vote regarding the payment of bills is as follows:

Atkinson, Dreisbach, Hayden, Kovacs, Paulus: ------- Aye ---------- Unan.

At this point in the meeting, there was a discussion with respect to correspondence in Council’s packet to a property owner on Pennsylvania Avenue. The Township Manager explained that this individual has brought his delinquent sewer bill current. There was some confusion by this individual as to the Township’s maintenance of sewer lines. The Township Manager advised that she explained that the Township maintains sewer lines within the Township. However, on Pennsylvania Avenue, the homes are attached to the Bethlehem Sewer Main and Bethlehem maintains that Main. The individual requested a letter from the Township explaining the situation and as Council will note that letter has been provided to him. There was also a discussion regarding the TCC established for County Earned Income Tax Collection. Councilman Atkinson noted that in-house collection from the material provided is in his opinion very non-cost effective. He questioned what the figure is for all of the current tax collection for all the municipalities without the County collection process. Councilman Atkinson reiterated that in-house collection in his opinion was not a cost effective option.

Courtesy of the Floor: None

Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Sandra A. Pudliner
Township Manager

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