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

Absent: ------------------ Councilman Williams and Frederick W. Hay, P.E.

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

Courtesy of the Floor: None

Approval of Minutes: ---------- January 12, 2004 Special Council Meeting-Reorganization
-------------------------------- January 12, 2004 Special Council Meeting

Motion: --- I move we waive the reading of the Minutes of the January 12, 2004, Regular Council Meeting and accept same as presented.

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

Reports:

1. Sandra A. Pudliner
Township Manager

1. The Township Manager advised that per the Township Attorney a Resolution has been prepared and is listed on the agenda for the authorization for certain individuals to attend the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisor’s Convention in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

2. With respect to the issue regarding the installation of Opticom Traffic Control Units at the intersection of Airport and Race Street and Airport and Schoenersville Road, the Township Manager advised that she has received information from Hanover Township, Northampton County, with respect to the cost for such installation by their traffic installer. The difference in cost is minimal. Accordingly, the Township Manager advised the Board that she has indicated to the Manager of Hanover Township, Northampton County, that Hanover Township, Lehigh County, will utilize their traffic installer; namely, Signal Service, Inc., to install the Opticom Traffic Control Unit at the Airport and Schoenersville Roads intersection. With respect to the Airport Rd. and Race Street intersection, the Township Manager advised that the Township’s ambulance provider, Northampton Regional Emergency Medical Services has indicated that their budget for the year 2004 does not provide for a one-half payment toward the installation of the Opticom Traffic Control Unit at the Airport Rd., Race Street intersection. Additionally, the Township Manager noted that NREMS has advised that they now have a presence at the fire station located on the airport property and would utilize the Airport Rd., Race Street intersection to address problems in the Township. Additionally, NREMS has indicated that other boroughs and townships are on a yearly basis installing these units at various intersections within their communities. Council discussed the matter and determined that the Township would do the intersections of Airport Rd. and Race Street and Airport and Schoenersville Roads this year and then budget for installing the traffic control units at other intersections in the Township in future years.

3. The Township Manager advised the Board that she has provided them with a copy of the Zoning Hearing Board hearing notice for Dunkin Donuts, which will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. As Council was aware, Dunkin Donuts will be seeking a variance for the use for their location at the Airport and Lloyd Street intersection.

4. As requested by Councilman Williams, the Township Manager noted that she will be receiving information from PSATS with respect to the health insurance plan which they provide through Trustee Fund.

5. The Township Manager advised Council that Mr. Robert Spangler, the Superintendent of the Catasauqua Area School District called and left a message with respect to the creation of a liaison committee involving all the municipalities in the Catasauqua Area School District and requesting the Township’s participation in same. The message left on the voicemail indicated that the first meeting is February 11, 2004 at Scheckler Elementary at 7:00 P.M. Upon returning Mr. Spangler’s call, he was unavailable and I am still awaiting a return call from him to secure more details. As soon as those details have been provided, I will be in a position to review this matter further with Council.

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

1. The Township Engineer Was not in attendance at the meeting.

3. J. Jackson Eaton, III, Esquire
Attorney's Report

The Township Attorney indicated to the Board that he has nothing to report other than the fact that he has provided the Board with correspondence regarding the handling of fire police appointments by the Township.

4. Maintenance Report

5. Fire Company's Report

6. Code Enforcement Officer's Report

7. Building Inspector's Report

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.

A discussion ensued with respect to the renovation of the C.L. Checkers facility on Airport Road. Council felt that a parking problem may exist and that the Township Manager should keep an eye on the situation.

8. Treasure's Report:

Motion: --- I move we accept the computer printouts dated January 21, 2004 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, Hayden, Kovacs, Paulus: ------- Aye ------- Unan.

Unfinished Business: None

New Business:

1. Resolution No. 2004-25, A Resolution Authorizing the Attendance of Certain Township Officials, Employees and Consultants at the Annual Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors Convention (Vote).

Motion: --- I move that Resolution No. 2004-25, A Resolution Authorizing the Attendance of Certain Township Officials, Employees and Consultants at the Annual Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors Convention, be adopted as presented.

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

Payment of Bills:

Motion: --- I move Council authorize payment of Voucher Nos. 10119-10122 (Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 10123-10171, Payroll dated 01/02/04, Payroll dated 01/16/04, from the General Fund Account in the amount of $75,000.02; Voucher Nos.1411-1418, from the Capital Reserve Account in the amount of $4,082.17; Voucher Nos. 1166- 1168 from the Escrow Account in the amount of $3,765.50; Voucher Nos. 1399-1405 from the Water Account in the amount of $32,454.23; Voucher Nos. 2258-2270 from the Sewer Account in the amount of $19,869.60 for a Grand Total Expenditure of $135,171.52.

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

Courtesy of the Floor:

A discussion ensued at this time initiated by the Township Attorney. He felt that there may be the necessity for a charter amendment in order to make everything consistent with the bid rules, to avoid any issues involving the Township Manager’s ability to sign contracts for any purchases over $1,500. The Township Attorney requested a motion with respect to the proposed contracts for the installation of traffic control equipment at the intersections of Airport and Race Street and Airport and Schoenersville Roads. Accordingly, the Board made the following motion:

Motion: --- I move that we authorize the Township Manager to enter into contracts for the installation of Opticom Traffic Control Units at the intersection of Airport and Race Street and Airport and Schoenersville Roads.

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

Adjournment:

Motion: --- I move we adjourn this meeting of the Hanover Township Council at 7:55 P.M.

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

 

Respectfully submitted,

Sandra A. Pudliner
Township Manager

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