Present: --------------- Councilwoman Hayden, Councilmen Atkinson, Kovacs, Williams, Paulus,
--------------------------------J. Jackson Eaton, III, Esquire, Frederick W. Hay, P.E.; Vicky Roth

Absent: ------------------ Sandra A. Pudliner

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

Courtesy of the Floor: None

Approval of Minutes: ---------- February 4, 2004 Regular Council Meeting

Motion: --- I move we waive the reading of the Minutes of the February 4, 2004, Regular Council Meeting and accept same as presented.

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

Reports:

1. Vicky Roth
Township Clerk

No report was given.

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

The Township Engineer indicated to the Board that he has nothing to report at this time.

Councilman Atkinson and Councilman Paulus questioned the Township Engineer as to the digging in the road on Lower Troxell Street last Sunday. They noticed the UGI trucks present. Mr. Hay noted that he will investigate this matter and report to Council. He felt that this was probably an emergency action. Mr. Atkinson questioned the Township Engineer as to the sinkhole status in LVIP III. The Township Engineer noted they are fixing the sinkholes along Postal Road. The one sinkhole used 20 yards of concrete. Councilman Atkinson questioned the status of PPL working on the lights in LVIP. No activity has been seen. It was felt the hookup of the lights had been completed.

 

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

1. The Township Attorney indicated that he has received no report from the court concerning the airport tax appeals.

2. The Township Attorney reported to the Board that the legislation concerning off-track betting is active at this time. He noted the Township Manager had contacted Senator Boscola concerning same. Although he felt the bills from the last term were still active, they are not the ones that will be voted on. Representative DeWeese’s bill will be the one that is voted on. Representative DeWeese will introduce one without our language included. We will be contacting Representative Rooney before this is introduced, since our language needs to be included.

3. Councilman Kovacs questioned the Township Attorney as to the status of the RCN bankruptcy. He questioned whether this would affect the Township’s revenue income from same. Attorney Eaton noted this may affect our income but if any monies are owed by RCN up to the bankruptcy those monies must be paid. He informed the Board of the hierarchy of payments of secured and unsecured creditors. Mr. Atkinson noted that if the Lehigh Valley Division of RCN would be sold the Township would at that time get our share from the sale. The Township Attorney concurred.

4. Maintenance Report

5. Fire Company's Report

The Board noted that the fire company had responded to 23 calls last month. They also questioned why Han-Le-Co had been called out to the train yard. The Township will investigate same and report back to the Board.

6. Code Enforcement Officer's Report

7. Building Inspector's Report

At this time, Councilman Atkinson reported the pole near Weis Markets had been blown away along with the Stop sign. A new Stop sign needs to be replaced as soon as possible since this is a safety issue. The Township Manager should contact Peskin Realty concerning same. 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. Treasure's Report:

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

Unfinished Business: None

Chairman Paulus noted at this time an Executive Session would be held after the meeting concerning personnel matters and the Board would not return.

New Business:

1. Resolution No. 2004-26, A Resolution Appointing Nancy Perelli, 2774 Suzanne Way, Allentown, PA 18109 to the Hanover Township Recreation Commission.

Motion: --- I move that Resolution No. 2004-26, A Resolution Appointing Nancy Perelli, 2774 Suzanne Way, Allentown, PA 18109 to the Hanover Township Recreation Commission be adopted as presented.

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

Payment of Bills:

Motion: --- I move Council authorize payment of Voucher Nos. 10172-10173 (1/30/04 EOM Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 10174-10176 (2/18/04 Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 10177-10220, BC/BS (February), Payroll dated 01/30/04, Payroll dated 2/13/04, from the General Fund Account in the amount of $69,859.88; Voucher Nos.1419-1420 (Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 1421-1426, from the Capital Reserve Account in the amount of $13,150.38; Voucher Nos. 1169 (2/18/04 Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 1170-1174 from the Escrow Account in the amount of $5,083.38; Voucher Nos. 1406-1410 from the Water Account in the amount of $1,258.86; Voucher Nos. 2271-2281 from the Sewer Account in the amount of $33,736.98 for a Grand Total Expenditure of $123,089.48.

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

 

Courtesy of the Floor:

Nancy Perelli appeared before the Board and thanked them for appointing her to the Recreation Board. The Board unanimously welcomed her and thanked her for her interest in the Township.

Adjournment:

Motion: --- I move we adjourn this meeting of the Hanover Township Council at 7:52 P.M.

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

 

Respectfully submitted,

Vicky Roth
Township Clerk

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