Present: ---------------- Councilwoman Hayden; Councilmen Atkinson, Dreisbach;
-------------------------------- Kovacs, Paulus; Sandra A. Pudliner and Vicky Roth

Absent: ------------------ 0

Attendance: ----------2

Courtesy of the Floor:

Mr. Skim Keim, 1635 N. Halstead Street, appeared before the Board and entered into a discussion with respect to the possibility of declaring Cedar Hill Drive a snow emergency route. He indicated to the Board that there are always parking issues in that area and that he thought making the road a snow emergency route could expedite the road on a priority basis. Council informed Mr. Keim that the industrial parks are the priority with respect to snow plowing due to the thousands of people utilizing those roads. It was also noted that currently in the Township’s Statutory Code Cedar Hill Drive is no parking from November to April on the eastern side and that the entire westerly direction is also no parking. In any event, it was determined that the Township’s Public Works Director would speak with the manager of Allendale Apartments regarding this request.

Mr. Keim also advised Council that a block watch has been established in the Cedar Hill Drive area. He noted that everything appears to be working out and that there are 15 block captains. Random walks are taken and they have noticed that noise disturbances, crime and vandalism are down. Mr. Keim also indicated that the state police have a state policeman designated for crime watch and that he has offered them assistance and cooperation.

Mr. Joseph Feskanin, 1680 N. Irving Street, approached Council indicating that he still has a concern over the allocation in the current budget of $250,000 for the Canal Park project. He was of the opinion that the large appropriation could possibly be utilized elsewhere. Council noted that they are still looking ahead to doing that project which includes dredging the Canal bed. Councilman Atkinson commented that it is very improbable that they will spend the monies next year however. It was also noted that monies can be reappropriated to other projects if required.

Approval of Minutes: --- December 6, 2004 - Special Council Meeting

Motion: ---I move we waive the reading of the Minutes of the December 6, 2004 Special Council Meeting and accept same as presented.

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

Old Business:

1. Resolution No. 2004-38 Budget Amendments (Adopt)

Motion: --- I move that Resolution No. 2004-38, Budget Amendments be adopted as presented.

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

2. Resolution No. 2004-39, Amendment of Five Year Capital Program (Adopt)

Motion: --- I move that Resolution No. 2004-39, Amendment of Five Year Capital Program be adopted as presented.

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

3. Ordinance No. 454, An Ordinance Adopting a Budget for Hanover Township for the Year 2005 (Adopt)

Motion: --- I move that Ordinance No. 454, An Ordinance Adopting a Budget for Hanover Township for the year 2005 be adopted as presented.

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

Adjournment:

Motion: --- I move we adjourn this meeting of the Hanover Township Council at 7:20 P.M.

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

Respectfully submitted,

Sandra A. Pudliner
Township Manager