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

Absent: ------------------ Councilman Williams

Opening of Bids: ---------- 1. Bid No. 2004-01 Canal Park Restroom Facility

Opening of Bids:

Chairman Paulus acknowledged receipt of one bid although five interested parties had picked up the Township’s bid specifications. The bid received was from Modern Concrete from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and included a 10% Bid Bond. The bid amount was $89,351.00. With regard to this bid, Council made the following motion:

Motion: --- I move we accept the bid of Modern Concrete for the installation of a restroom facility at Canal Park in the total amount of $89,351, subject to the review and approval of the Township Engineer and Township Public Works Director.

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

Courtesy of the Floor: --- None

Approval of Minutes: ---------- March 3, 2004 Regular Council Meeting

Motion: --- I move we waive the reading of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 3, 2004, 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 the Board that as she had noted in the past State Representative T. J. Rooney had indicated that a grant application should be filed in the amount of $30,000 for use in the construction of the Township’s Canal Park restroom facility. In that regard, the Township. Manager advised that she had filed the grant application and has been notified by State Representative Rooney’s office that the grant has been approved and that those funds should be forthcoming either at the end of March or the beginning of April 2004.

2. With respect to the matter involving the suit of Vicky Olsen, the Township Manager indicated that she has provided the Board with correspondence forwarded to the Township by the Township’s insurance carrier indicating that they are seeking the agreement for all parties for the dismissal of the lawsuit against the Township. As Council will recall, the Manager noted the Township has no relationship or involvement with the construction activities which occurred on Airport Road, a state road, and which is the basis for this suit.

3. Council has been provided with a copy of the correspondence which has been sent to the president of Han-Le-Co Fire Company as same relates to the Sheraton fire call incident.

4. The Township Manager advised the Board that she has provided them with copies of the proposed resolutions for the upcoming PSATS Convention for their review and comment.

Councilman Kovacs questioned the Township Manager as to the status of grant monies the Township had been seeking through Senator Boscola’s office. The Township Manager advised that she would check into that matter.

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

1. The Township Engineer advised that with respect to the sinkholes on Postal Road, said sinkholes have been filled with 27 yards of concrete but have not as of yet been backfilled.

2. The Township Engineer indicated that with respect to Council’s concerns regarding the signal light at Airport and City Line Rds., he had contacted the City of Bethlehem indicating the Township’s concerns. Additionally, the Township Engineer noted that he has been contact with Mr. Lawrence Krauter of the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority, who has indicated that he will be in touch with the city regarding their concerns.

3. With respect to the signal light at Catasauqua Rd. and Denny’s, the Township Engineer advised the Board that the Public Works Director has already contacted Signal Service with respect to the malfunction at that intersection.

4. With respect to the signal light at Airport and Catasauqua Rds., Council should be advised that to stripe the shoulder of the road would require that his office redo the permit for that intersection. He indicated to Council that if the Board did want him to do so he would redo the permit. However, the Township Engineer noted that will not stop people from going there. The Township Engineer noted that in order to redo the permit he would have to get the plans for Route 22 on cad and proceed to do the work. Councilman Kovacs and Councilwoman Hayden felt that striping the shoulder could act as a deterrent. Councilman Atkinson questioned the Township Engineer as to the cost for the work and the Township Engineer indicated that it cost between $3,000 and $4,000. Councilman Atkinson felt that if the shoulder had a larger curve at the end and was not so abrupt it might help the situation. The Township Engineer commented that he would have to check to make sure what meets the guidelines. Chairman Paulus commented that if PennDOT would allow a right hand turn on the shoulder for 22 East that might solve the problem, the Township Engineer felt that would be too confusing and that PennDOT would not approve that scenario. There was a discussion with respect to meeting with PennDOT to discuss the Township’s concerns. The Township Engineer questioned the Board when they would like a meeting with a PennDOT representative and Council felt the Township Engineer should get three or four dates and check back with the Board as to their availability.

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

1. The Township Attorney advised he has had no further word on the appeal by the Airport from the Decision of the Commonwealth Court. He noted that there are still 13 days left in the appeal period.

2. The Township Attorney advised the Board that his office is continuing to track down the ownership of Hayden Circle and he hoped to have information available by the next Council meeting.

 

4. Maintenance Report

5. Fire Company's Report

6. Code Enforcement Officers' Reports

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. There were some general discussions at this point in the meeting. There was a discussion regarding a Winnebago, which was parked on private property. There was some discussion with respect to bolting down the tables at Canal Park. It was noted that in the Code Enforcement Officer’s Report for Robin Yoder, there was an indication that Willowbrook Road had been closed down until the salt crew could salt the roadway. A discussion ensued as to under what conditions the road should be closed and what the Township’s liability would be. The Township Attorney advised Council that he would discuss this matter with the Township Manager. Councilman Atkinson questioned how many trees had been pulled out of Canal Park as noted in the Maintenance Report and the Township Manager advised that she would check on same. There was a discussion with respect to a sinkhole on Maryanne Way in the Chestnut Grove Towne Garden Development. Councilwoman Hayden indicated that is the homeowner’s association’s responsibility and that they are waiting for the contractor to come to repair same.

8. Treasurer's Report

Motion: --- I move we accept the computer printouts dated March 17, 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: None

Payment of the Bills:

Motion: --- I move Council authorize payment of Voucher Nos. 10221-10222 (2/27/04 EOM Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 10223-10228 (3/17/04 Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 10229-10282, Payroll dated 2/27/04, Payroll dated 3/12/04, from the General Fund Account in the amount of $170,365.88; Voucher Nos.1427-1440, from the Capital Reserve Account in the amount of $11,582.90; Voucher Nos. 1175-1181, from the Escrow Account in the amount of $8,920.49; Voucher Nos. 1411-1417 from the Water Account in the amount of $9,436.14; Voucher Nos. 2282 (2/27/04 EOM Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 2283-2284 (3/17/04 Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 2285-2299, from the Sewer Account in the amount of $24,079.03 for a Grand Total Expenditure of $224,384.44.

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

 

Courtesy of the Floor: None

Adjournment:

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

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

 

Respectfully submitted,

Sandra A. Pudliner
Township Manager

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