Present: ---- Councilwoman Hayden; Councilmen Atkinson, Dreisbach, Kovacs, Paulus; J. Jackson Eaton, III, Esquire; Ryan Christman; 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: ------

Chairman Paulus acknowledged the attendance at the meeting by a representative of the Whitehall-Catasauqua News.

Approval of Minutes: ------ May 3, 2006 Regular Council Meeting

Motion: --- I move we waive the reading of the Minutes of the May 3, 2006 Regular Council Meeting and accept same as presented.

Paulus, Hayden: 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 they have a copy of correspondence sent to U.S. Foodservice with respect to a violation of the Township Ordinance. Mrs. Pudliner advised that she would continue to monitor that situation.

2.) The Township Manager advised that she has provided the Board with a copy of correspondence relative to a meeting to be held on June 7, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. in the Public Hearing Room of the Lehigh County Government Center. The intent of the meeting is to receive input on the gaming license application submitted by Tropicana with respect to the development of a casino and hotel complex in the City of Allentown. All members of the Board have been invited to attend.

Councilman Atkinson initiated discussion with respect to the possibility of adjacent municipalities sharing in the monies from such a venture. Councilman Atkinson thought he read something about that type of scenario in another area. The Township Attorney advised that he would research the matter and report back to the Township Manager with his findings in the event the Township wishes representation at the meeting.

2.) The Township Manager advised that she has provided the Board with a copy of correspondence relative to a meeting to be held on June 7, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. in the Public Hearing Room of the Lehigh County Government Center. The intent of the meeting is to receive input on the gaming license application submitted by Tropicana with respect to the development of a casino and hotel complex in the City of Allentown. All members of the Board have been invited to attend.

3.) The Township Manager advised that the Township Attorney has provided her with a legal opinion relative to the Township’s Nuisance Ordinance. It appears that the Township does not have a notice requirement with respect to such violations but could utilize the notice as a courtesy.

4. The Township Manager advised the Board that the Zoning Hearing Board will be meeting on Wednesday, May 24, 2006, to hear two applications. The one application relates to the dispute by a billboard company relative to the Township Zoning Officer’s revocation of a permit. That situation involves the need to remove a billboard of a different owner to replace same with the applicant’s billboard. In accordance with the terms of the ordinance, once the original billboard is removed, the applicant must meet all the requirements of the ordinance to replace same to include the 4,000 feet between billboards. The 4,000 feet between billboards cannot be met in this instance.

The Township Manager also advised the Zoning Hearing Board will hear the application of Humane Trust with respect to an original application filed in the year 2002. There had been a dispute over the parking lot area of this facility which was finally concluded by the granting of a perpetual easement to Humane Trust. The Zoning Hearing Board will meet to clarify the record and the parking variance relative to that property.

2. Ryan Christman for
Frederick W. Hay, P.E.
Township Engineer

In the absence of the Township Engineer, Mr. Ryan Christman of his office appeared before the Board and offered the following report.

1.) Mr. Christman advised Council that with respect to the 2006 Road Program, Marcon Blvd. has been recycled and then they are starting on Roble Road and will continue with the program. Councilman Atkinson advised that he did not see any signage for where the bumps exist in the road at the intersection. Mr. Christman noted that he looked at that today and also looked at the quantity in the contract for cold patch. He indicated that they would speak with the contractor regarding those issues.

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

The Township Attorney advised that the Township Manager has already addressed the Nuisance Ordinance issue and that there is no change in pending matters.

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 with respect to the situation in Sherwood Park. Councilman Atkinson indicated that since the Township has continuing problems with kids in the area that the State Police should be contacted to stakeout the area. There was a discussion initiated by Councilman Dreisbach with respect to the propane gas tanks placed behind one of the tenants at Valley Plaza Shopping Center. Township Manager advised that same was done without a permit and that the Building Inspector has been in touch with that tenant to pull a permit and make the necessary renovations to accommodate the placement of those tank.

8. Treasurer's Report (Written)

Motion: ---I move we accept the computer printouts dated May 17, 2006, 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:

Bill No. 2006-01, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 16, Part One, Section 108, Subsection Two, Regulations for Sherwood Park and Part Two, Section 209, Regulations for Chestnut Grove Park.
(Public Hearing).

Chairman Paulus noted that the purpose of the proposed ordinance is to provide that there will be no skateboarding in either Sherwood Park or Chestnut Grove Park.

Motion: --- I move that Bill No. 2006-01, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 16, Part One, Section 108, Subsection Two, Regulations for Sherwood Park and Part Two, Section 209, Regulations for Chestnut Grove Park be adopted as Ordinance No. 463.

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

New Business

Councilman Dreisbach noted that the center divider on Catasauqua Rd. has been run down. He noted this is in the location of the Mobil Station in that area. Councilman Kovacs questioned whether or not there is any feasibility to constructing a skateboarding/roller skating area in the parks. Councilwoman Hayden commented that she felt the liability would be tremendous. The Township Attorney noted that you are always at risk if you have something considered dangerous. However, he did note that anything can be dangerous if used improperly. He advised the Board that he could look to determine what the risks are to the Township for a properly constructed skateboard area. Councilman Atkinson commented that he thought that would bring in tons of people. Councilman Kovacs felt that in light of this discussion the issue should be closed and no further consideration be given to same.

Payment of the Bills:

Motion: ------- I move Council authorize payment of Voucher Nos. 11815-11816 (4/28/06 Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 11817-11818 (5/17/06 Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 11819-11857; Payroll dated 4/21/06, Payroll dated 5/5/06, from the General Fund Account in the amount of $58,995.39; Voucher Nos. 1629-1630 (4/28/06 Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 1631-1632 (5/17/06 Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 1633-1643 from the Capital Reserve Account in the amount of $17433.46; Voucher Nos. 1421 (4/28/06 Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 1422-1426 (5/17/06 Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 1427-1430 from the Escrow Account in the amount of $5,780.00; Voucher Nos. 1640-1649, from the Water Account in the amount of $38,038.98; Voucher Nos. 2682 (4/28/06 Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 2683-2684, Voucher Nos. 2685-2696 from the Sewer Account in the amount of $30,076.85 for a Grand Total Expenditure of $150,324.68.

Paulus, Kovacs: 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 8:05 P.M.

Paulus: Moved

Respectfully submitted,

Sandra A. Pudliner
Township Manager

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