Attendance: ---------- 1

Courtesy of the Floor: Mr. Stephen Kosik, Township Fire Marshall and owner of B & K Security appeared before the Board to review issues regarding the security cameras at Canal Park, as well as the potential installation of security cameras at both Chestnut Grove Park and Sherwood Park. With respect to the established security camera system at Canal Park, Mr. Kosik noted that the internet is on an old Allentown leg. RCN is working on it to change the modes and should be adding a leg. Councilman Atkinson questioned whether or not that affects the clarity and Mr. Kosik indicated that without the upgrade there is a transmission problem. There was a discussion that the State Police just want to be in a position to be able to access tapes from the security cameras. They do not wish to have any direct connection to our system.

Councilman Dreisbach questioned the installation of a new camera system in Sherwood Park and how the reception would be in that area. Mr. Kosik indicated that the transmission should be better. He noted that the Township would have to put a pole down there and a box up on the pole with the cameras. With respect to Chestnut Grove Park, Mr. Kosik indicated that everything would be right here and lines could be run from the park to the Township Building.

With respect to the operation of the current camera system at Canal Park, Mr. Kosik indicated that the camera rewrites every two weeks but only operates when it sees motion and then the pixels change.

Mr. Kosik indicated that at Sherwood Park he felt that the pole should be positioned near the parking lot and that he did not feel that high-tech cameras were necessary. He would recommend three stationery cameras and that the Township have a telephone pole put in down there. Mr. Kosik also indicated that the cameras are true time and that anything could trip the activation (i.e. a squirrel, a rabbit, anything moving, etc.). Councilman Kovacs questioned why Mr. Kosik would not be in favor of the swivel-type cameras. Mr. Kosik indicated that those cameras sweep an area and they are not watching everything at one time. He also noted that it is more cost effective to have a fixed picture. Council as a whole felt the Township would be better getting a wide shot from a fixed camera.

Councilman Dreisbach questioned the time frame with respect to getting quotations and having camera systems installed in April or May 2009. Mr. Kosik indicated that it would not be a problem getting quotations together for installation in the Spring 2009.

Approval of Minutes: ------------------ November 24, 2008 Special Council Meeting

Motion: I move we waive the reading of the Minutes of the November 24, 2008 Special Council Meeting and accept same as presented.

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

Unfinished Business: NONE

New Business:

1. Resolution No. 2008-39, Budget Amendments (Vote).

The Township Manager noted that all Budget Amendments had been made and duly advertised in accordance with the Hanover Township Home Rule Charter. In resolution of this matter, the Board made the following Motion:

Motion: I move that Resolution No. 2008-39, Budget Amendments, be adopted as presented.

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

2. Resolution No. 2008-40, Amendment of the Five Year Capital Program (Vote).

Motion: I move that Resolution No. 2008-40, Amendment of the Five Year Capital Program be adopted as presented.

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

3. Ordinance No. 491, An Ordinance Adopting the Budget of Hanover Township for the Year 2009 (Adopt).

Motion: I move that Ordinance No. 491, An Ordinance Adopting the Budget of Hanover Township for the Year 2009 be adopted as presented.

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

Courtesy of the Floor: NONE

After Mr. Kosik left the meeting, there was a discussion relative to information provided to Council by the Township Manager from TuWay Communications dated Wednesday, November 12, 2008. The Township Manager advised that the Township Public Works Director is looking at their type of installation of a camera system. It was noted that wireless capability would be available. The Township Manager advised that Public Works would like to look at this type of system more depth. Council agreed that both the system proposed by B & K Security as well as TuWay Communications should be reviewed and the Township would have the option as to which way to go.

Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned at 4:25 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,
Sandra A. Pudliner
Township Manager

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