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

Councilwoman Hayden, for medical reasons, attended the meeting via telephone conference.

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

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

Courtesy of the Floor: ------ None

Approval of Minutes: ------ March 1, 2006 Regular Council Meeting
-------------------------------------------- March 1, 2006 Special Council Meeting

Motion: --- I move we waive the reading of the Minutes of the March 1, 2006 Regular Council Meeting and accept same as presented.

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

Motion: --- I move we waive the reading of the Minutes of the March 1, 2006 Special 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 advised the Board that the Spring Newsletter, sent annually to Township residents, has been prepared. Mrs. Pudliner noted that as part of same there is a discussion relative to the proposed Summer Recreation Program. Since the Township received a very limited response, the Township Manager advised the Board that she has noted in the newsletter that the Summer Recreation Program will not be held due to the lack of interest shown. After discussion, Council determined that the Township Manager should include in the newsletter the exact number of responses received from Township residents with respect to their interest in the Summer Recreation Program. The Board agreed with the Manager that the Township would not hold a Summer Recreation Program in the year 2006.

2.) The Township Manager advised the Board that the fire in the garage has been turned over to the Township’s insurance carrier and that a construction management company has been brought in. With respect to an investigation as to liability, the Township Attorney noted that such discussion should be held in Executive Session at the end of the Regular Meeting.

3.) With respect to correspondence from the County of Lehigh regarding a $2.75 per ton administration fee on municipal waste which the County will not collect and has indeed withdrawn their appeal before the State Supreme Court, it was noted that the Township should insure that the Township’s hauler does not charge this fee. Council discussed the matter and determined that this should be taken into consideration when the Township re-bids its garbage collection, which is due to take place at the end of this year.

4.) With respect to correspondence received from Pennsylvania Department of Transportation with respect to U.S. Route 22 Improvement Project, it was noted that a Public Official’s Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 30, 2006, from 4:30 – 5:30 P.M. in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. It was noted that this project includes improving U.S. Route 22 between 15 Street and Airport Road, which includes the interchanges at State Route 145 (MacArthur/7th Street) and Fullerton Avenue as well as replacement of the bridges over Mickley Road, Jordan Creek and the Lehigh River. After discussing the matter, it was determined that the Township Manager should advise the Township Engineer that either he or someone from his staff should attend this meeting.

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

The Township Engineer was not in attendance at this meeting and accordingly no report was offered at this time.

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

The Township Attorney advised that he had nothing further to report on any of the matters he is currently handling since the time of the Board’s last meeting. Chairman Paulus acknowledged receipt of an invitation to the opening of Gross, McGinley, LaBarre & Eaton’s Easton Office. Attorney Eaton noted that some of the firm’s lawyers live over there and that the firm does work in Northampton County. He indicated that there will probably be a couple of lawyers moving through there, and there will always be someone in the office.

4. Maintenance Report (Written)

5. Fire Company Report (Written)

6. Code Enforcement Officers' Reports (Written)

7. Building Inspector's Report (Written)

Chairman Paulus acknowledged receipt of a written Maintenance Report, written Fire Company Report, written Code Enforcement Officers’ Report and written Building Inspector’s Report and same were noted for the record. There was a discussion regarding the inspection of sewer manholes leading into sewer Metering Pit 2 and the Public Works Department’s clearing access between manholes. The Township Manager advised that she felt that the Township did the work to allow access to the sewer metering pit and that she would double check that matter with the Public Works Department. Chairman Paulus questioned how many frequent violators the Township had with respect to citations issued by Code Enforcement Officers. The Township Clerk noted that she had investigated the matter and that none of the Code Enforcement Officers recall repeat offenders.

8. Treasurer's Report (Written)

Motion: --- I move we accept the computer printouts dated March 15, 2006, for the General Fund Account, Capital Reserve Account, Escrow Account, Liquid Fuels Account, Sewer Account and Water Account subject to audit.

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

Unfinished Business: NONE

New Business: NONE

Payment of the Bills:

Motion: ------- I move Council authorize payment of Voucher Nos. 11683-11687 (2/28/06 Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 11688-11693 (3/15/06 Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 11694-11745; Payroll dated 2/24/06, Payroll dated 3/10/06, from the General Fund Account in the amount of $494,697.93; Voucher Nos. 1621-1622 from the Capital Reserve Account in the amount of $1,582.93; Voucher Nos. 1410-1413 from the Escrow Account in the amount of $3,299.00; Voucher Nos. 1624 (2/28/06 Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 1625-1630, from the Water Account in the amount of $250.74; Voucher Nos. 2654 (2/28/06 Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 2655-2664, from the Sewer Account in the amount of $6,529.36 for a Grand Total Expenditure of $506,359.96.

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

Courtesy of the Floor: : NONE

Adjournment:

Motion: --- I move we adjourn this meeting of the Hanover Township Council at 7:50 P.M.

Paulus: Moved

Respectfully submitted,

Sandra A. Pudliner
Township Manager

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