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

Absent: ------------------ Frederick W. Hay, P.E.

Attendance: ---------- 4

Courtesy of the Floor: None

Approval of Minutes: ---------- May 19, 2004 Regular Council Meeting

Motion: ------- I move we waive the reading of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 19, 2004 and accept same as presented.

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

Reports:

1. Sandra A. Pudliner
Township Manager

1. The Township Manager advised the Board that the Township is in receipt of the contract for the $30,000 DCED Grant which the Township will be utilizing toward the payment for the permanent restroom facilities at Canal Park. Mrs. Pudliner indicated that the chairman and vice chairman of Council have executed the contract and that she will be forwarding same to the state and will await receipt of the grant funds.

Councilman Kovacs inquired as to the status of the $10,000 DCED Grant which had been submitted on behalf of the Township through Senator Lisa Bascola. Mr. Kovacs indicated that he had recently spoken to Kurt Derr from Senator Boscola’s office and Councilman Kovacs questioned the Township Manager as to any additional paperwork that she had to submit for these funds. The Township Manager indicated that it was her understanding that the grant application had been submitted previously and in conversation with Mr. Derr she was simply awaiting a contract to be executed by the Township for release of the funds. In any event, the Township Manager indicated she would again speak with

Councilman Kovacs inquired as to the status of the $10,000 DCED Grant which had been submitted on behalf of the Township through Senator Lisa Bascola. Mr. Kovacs indicated that he had recently spoken to Kurt Derr from Senator Boscola’s office and Councilman Kovacs questioned the Township Manager as to any additional paperwork that she had to submit for these funds. The Township Manager indicated that it was her understanding that the grant application had been submitted previously and in conversation with Mr. Derr she was simply awaiting a contract to be executed by the Township for release of the funds. In any event, the Township Manager indicated she would again speak with Mr. Derr regarding this matter.

Councilman Kovacs also advised the Board that in his opinion the new signage “No Turn from Shoulder” which has been installed at the intersection of Airport and Catasauqua Roads is working out quite well. Mr. Kovacs also advised the Board that in accordance with a recent article in the PSATS’ magazine, the DVD and VHS tape regarding President Bush’s attendance at the PSATS’ Convention in April 2004 is being made available for purchase. Mr. Kovacs felt that the Township should purchase the video and make same available for the general public should they wish to borrow same. In fact, Mr. Kovacs felt that mention of it could be made in the next newsletter.

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

The Township Engineer was not in attendance at the meeting and no report was offered at this time. Chairman Paulus did comment that the Township Engineer has advised him that the bids for the Township’s Road Program will be opened at the Council meeting to be held on July 7, 2004, at 7:30 P.M.

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

1. The Township Attorney advised the Board that Attorney Jack Gross from his office has been talking to Municipal Energy Managers with respect to amending the agreement for the study they would conduct on the Township’s behalf.

2. The Township Attorney advised the Board that his office has been keeping in touch on a regular basis with State Representative Rooney and Senator Boscola and individuals in the Governor’s office with respect to coordinating the slot legislation to keep the host municipalities in. We have been advised that the language is in the bills being considered. However, it is not final until it is final. In any event, the Township Attorney did not feel it was necessary to send letters to all the municipalities involved at this point in time.

3. The Township Attorney advised the Board that he will be on vacation at the time of the July 7 Council meeting. He indicated he would speak with the Township Manager the week before to see if someone will be needed at the meeting. Councilman Atkinson commented that he will also be on vacation for that 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 a written Building Inspector’s Report and same were noted for the record.

8. Treasurer's Report

Motion: ------- I move we accept the computer printouts dated June 4, 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, Kovacs, Hayden, Williams, Paulus: ------- Aye ------- Unan

Unfinished Business: NONE

New Business: NONE

Payment of the Bills:

Motion: ------- I move Council authorize payment of Voucher Nos. 10404 (5/28/04 EOM Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 10405-10407 (6/16/04 Prepaids) Voucher Nos. 10408-10454, Payroll dated 5/21/04, Payroll dated 6/4/04, from the General Fund Account in the amount of $273,339.90; Voucher Nos.1457 (Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 1458-1464, from the Capital Reserve Account in the amount of $19,137.63; Voucher Nos. 1193-1205, from the Escrow Account in the amount of $69,829.90; Voucher Nos. 1440-1445 from the Water Account in the amount of $1,018.23; Voucher Nos. 2327 (5/28/04 Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 2328 (6/16/04 Prepaids) $850.00; Voucher Nos. 2329-2341 from the Sewer Account in the amount of $3,824.75 for a Grand Total Expenditure of $367,150.41.

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

Courtesy of the Floor:

Mr. Joseph Feskanin, 1680 N. Irving St., approached the Board and questioned the usage of Canal Park by residents versus nonresidents. Mr. Feskanin wondered if some sort of report could be prepared regarding same and was advised that such a report could be generated. Mr. Skip Keim, 1635 N. Halstead St., also noted that on a number of occasions he wanted to go down to the Canal Park pavilion , but that it was always occupied. Council entered into a general discussion regarding the renting of the Township park pavilions. Councilman Williams questioned whether or not the Township should consider just renting to residents. There was discussion as to the parks being public parks and being available to individuals from other municipalities surrounding the Township. The Township Manager indicated that Canal Park, in particular, has been extremely heavily utilized for weddings, being a cost-effective way for individuals to have a nice wedding. The Township Attorney commented that the Township could consider utilizing one weekend each month to rent the pavilions only to Township residents. In any event, the Township Attorney noted that he would review the law to determine if there would be any form of discrimination involving renting the park pavilion facilities to residents only.

There was also some general discussion initiated as a result of the fact that Mr. Keim had come to the first meeting in the month of June only to find that the meeting had been cancelled. It was indicated to Mr. Keim that that meeting is advertised at the beginning of the year as a meeting, which would be held only if required. In any event, Council determined that should the first meeting of the month not be held the Township would post the cancellation on the Township’s web site.

Mr. Al Nelthrop addressed the Board and indicated that he is currently running for State Representative and that Hanover Township would be part of the district for which he is seeking office. Mr. Nelthrop indicated that he simply wanted to introduce himself to the Council at this time.

Adjournment:

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

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

Respectfully submitted,

Sandra A. Pudliner
Township Manager