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

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

Attendance: ---------- 3

Courtesy of the Floor: None

Approval of Minutes: ------ March 2, 2005 Regular Council Meeting

Motion: ------- I move we waive the reading of the Minutes of the March 2, 2005 Regular Council Meeting and accept same as presented.

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

Reports:

1. Sandra A. Pudliner
Township Manager

The Township Manager noted that the Board has received copies of information relative to the PSATS Hall of Fame as same relates to an article being done about Councilwoman Hayden in the Pennsylvania Township News Publication. As you will note, PSATS anticipates scheduling a piece in the magazine on Eleanore Hayden in the June, 2005, issue. They have indicated they will be contacting Mrs. Hayden regarding same.

Councilman Atkinson questioned the signage along Willowbrook Road for the residential development being constructed in Allen Township known as Brookdale. The Township Manager advised that the Code Enforcement Officers have been removing such signage. It was noted that the contractor has an office and in that regard the Township Manager advised that someone would be in touch with them to advise that such signage is not allowable in the Township.

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

The Township Engineer advised the Board that he had nothing to report at this time.

Chairman Paulus questioned the Township Engineer with respect to information he read about regarding Bethlehem Township’s need to acquire allocation from other townships for sewer. He questioned the Township Engineer as to whether or not Hanover Township had some extra allocation. The Township Engineer noted that he believed the Township had 230,000 gallons per day allocation in the Bethlehem Sewer Plant and is currently using approximately 130,000 gallons. He further noted that the Township will have two more restaurants constructed in the Township. He advised that, eventually, flow will go down Lloyd Street when Pump Station 6 is taken off line. The Township’s option would be to improve the situation at Pump Station 6 or have all the flow go by gravity all the way down. The Township Engineer also indicated that it is common knowledge that Bethlehem Township is hurting at the present time and he further noted that the City of Bethlehem has not upgraded their plant for a considerable time.

Councilman Atkinson indicated that he has noticed that the construction site in LVIPIII has finally put more stone down and is not depositing mud on the street. The Township Engineer noted that the Township Manager had written to them and that his office had also been in touch with the contractor and that the problem seems to have been remedied.

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

1.) With respect to the issue of condominiums treated under the subdivision and land development and zoning ordinance, the Township Attorney advised that his recommendation with respect to the approval process for land development is that the Township will need some different changes from land development when you have one unit coming in for development for the whole development. He noted that he would go ahead and prepare an ordinance to address that issue and have the Township Engineer review same.

2.) With respect to changes in state law relating to fireworks, the Township Attorney advised the Board that he has prepared a proposed ordinance for introduction at this time. He noted that the ordinance lists those items, which were under our control and are now under state control and changes some of the definitions under state law. Attorney Eaton further noted that this is all very technical and that he has also provided the Board with a memorandum addressing the fireworks ordinance, which can be reviewed in conjunction with the proposed ordinance.

The Township Manager advised the Township Attorney that Code Enforcement Officer John Lemos has indicated to her that the private road behind the Red Roof Inn is in a very hazardous state with numerous large potholes on the roadway. Mr. Lemos questioned the Township Manager as to whether or not the Township has any liability for accidents occurring in that area. The Township Attorney felt that he needed to look at the land development plan. There was discussion of maintenance of driveways, etc.

Councilman Atkinson brought to the Township Manager’s attention that the Valley Plaza Shopping Center needs to repaint the stop block and replace the pole and stop sign in front of the Weis Market facility. The Township Manager advised she would be in touch with the shopping center’s maintenance personnel regarding same.

4. Maintenance Report (Written)

5. Fire Company Report (Written)

6. Code Enforcement Officer's 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.

8. Treasurer's Report (Written)

Motion: ------- I move we accept the computer printouts dated March 16, 2005, 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, Kovacs, Paulus:------- Aye ------- Unan

At this point in the meeting, Councilman Atkinson questioned the Township Attorney regarding the issue of condos as same relates to the ability to control the subdivision after the fact. In particular, he questioned the issue of not meeting subdivided lot criteria. The Township Attorney noted that he is still pondering that issue. The Township Attorney noted that there are two types, one flex and the one recently filed being nonflex. He indicated he is still trying to figure out if we can monitor this in the future.

Unfinished Business: None

New Business:

1. Bill No. 2005-03, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7, Part 4 (“Fireworks”), of the Statutory Code of Hanover Township to Comply with Act 2004-204 (S.B. No. 856) Regulating the Sale of Fireworks . (Introduce).

Payment of the Bills:

Motion: --- I move Council authorize payment of Voucher Nos. 10973 (Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 10974-11023; Payroll dated 02/25/05, Payroll dated 03/11/05, BC/BS (April), from the General Fund Account in the amount of $71,700.20; Voucher Nos. 1536-1542 from the Capital Reserve Account in the amount of $20,664.69; Voucher Nos. 1247-1250 from the Escrow Account in the amount of $1,885.75; Voucher Nos. 1519-1524 from the Water Account in the amount of $339.57; Voucher Nos. 2498-2512 from the Sewer Account in the amount of $22,613.68 for a Grand Total Expenditure of $117,203.89.

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

Courtesy of the Floor:

Mr. Skip Keim, 1635 N. Halstead Street, questioned the Township Attorney relative to the proposed ordinance dealing with fireworks. The Township Attorney noted that previously the sale of fireworks was controlled by the Township but that now same is controlled by the State Department of Agriculture. Attorney Eaton noted that the state will establish the type of permit and the type of facility in which fireworks can be sold. He further advised that the Township had an ordinance controlling the sale of fireworks. The Township, however, cannot control same anymore. The Township can only control their display and use. Finalizing the discussions the Township Attorney indicated that the Township cannot control the sale of fireworks in the Township due to the new state law. Councilman Atkinson commented that the Township had restrictions in place but that the new state law will take precedence.

Mr. Keim questioned the discussion in the Minutes regarding the termination of the manager of the Carmike Cinemas facility. The Township Manager advised that the Township’s only comments related to the fact that the manager who supposedly had been terminated worked well with the Township and that he was a more mature individual than previous managers at that facility.

Mr. Keim questioned the parking situation at the C.L. Checkers facility on Airport Road. He noted that he had gone to the facility and that individuals were parking in various areas other than the parking lot due to the full parking lot. When he entered the Checkers facility he was surprised that the place was not full and that there were tables empty at that time. A lengthy discussion ensued at this point regarding the Township’s regulations in zoning regarding parking requirements. It was noted that when the remodeling of C. L. Checkers took place, the number of parking places was sufficient to accommodate the zoning requirements for the number of seats in the facility. Mr. Keim expressed his concern with respect to the parking requirements of the Township.

Adjournment:

Motion: --- I move we adjourn this meeting of the Hanover Township Council at 8:00 P.M.

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

Respectfully submitted,

Sandra A. Pudliner
Township Manager

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