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

It should be noted for the record that Councilwoman Hayden attended the meeting via telephone conference as a result of a disability, which does not permit her attendance in person.

Absent: ---- Sandra A. Pudliner

Attendance: 3

Courtesy of the Floor: None

Approval of Minutes: ------ June 18, 2008, Regular Meeting

Motion: --- I move we waive the reading of the Minutes of the June 18, 2008 Regular Council Meeting and accept same as presented.

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

Reports:

1. Vicky Roth
Township Clerk

Due to the absence of the Township Manager, Vicky Roth notified the Board that we have received the tickets for the Summer PSATS Convention. Mr. Kovacs stated he would be attending the convention. The other Council members will be unable to attend.

Mrs. Roth advised the Board that they have received the Capital Program for the years 2009-2013. Hearing dates will need to be scheduled. After further discussion, it was determined the hearing dates for the upcoming Capital Program shall be held on July 21 and July 28 at 7:00 P.M. at the Township Building. In response to Councilman Kovacs questioning the Statement of Actual and Estimated Revenue Report provided to the Board on June 18, 2008, Mrs. Roth advised Councilman Kovacs that upon further investigation of the report it has been determined there is an error in the report. Both our computer company and our auditor have been notified of same. The auditor has stated he must come into the Township and review this. At this point in the meeting, the Board questioned the status of the grass and weeds on the Carmike Cinemas property. Mr. Paulus stated both he and the Manager, Sandra Pudliner, had met with the Manager of Carmike Cinemas pertaining to the cutting of these weeds. It was noted at this time a resident has notified the Township stating the weeds had been cut at the far end of Sherwood Street. We will continue to monitor this situation.

Councilman Atkinson indicated he had driven behind the Japanese Restaurant located in Valley Plaza Shopping Center. He noted the dumpster was set up on blocks at one end to allow for drainage. The Township Engineer stated he has spoken to the owners of the restaurant concerning this problem and felt it was rectified. We will do a follow-up investigation on this situation.

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

Mr. Hay noted he had no report at this time.

Council questioned the Township Engineer as to the status of the new shopping center. Mr. Hay stated that the Target pad has been graded. A building permit will be issued upon the Engineer’s approval of the site plan and all of its conditions. It was also noted that the detention pond on this property is in the completion stages at this point.

Upon questioning by Councilwoman Hayden, Mr. Hay advised that he is working on the Engineer’s opinions for the title of the right-of-ways along the Race St./Willowbrook Rd. Signal Light Project. Upon this completion, it should be approximately two to four weeks after receipt of the final right-of-way for bidding of the project to occur.

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

No report. The Attorney stated that everything is an agenda item.

Unfinished Business:

1.) Bill No. 2008-03, An Ordinance Amending the Statutory Code of Hanover Township Regarding Off Premises Signs in PIO and PC Zones and Electronic Message Signs (Public Hearing).

Attorney James Bartholomew appeared before the Board and advised Council that as they may recall he is special counsel in this matter and he had been before them previously with respect to the Electronic Message Signs Zoning Ordinance Amendment. Attorney Bartholomew reviewed the packet of documents given to Council pertaining to the legal process relating to the proposed adoption of the Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance including the May 7, 2008 Council Minutes, the May 8, 2008 letters to the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, the Lehigh County Law Library and adjoining municipalities notifying the municipalities of the Public Hearing scheduled for this meeting. He also reviewed the May 12, 2008 Proof of Publication sent to the Morning Call, the Hanover Township Planning Commission Minutes of May 20, 2008 and the response of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission of May 23, 2008, stating this was of local concern. Attorney Bartholomew then reviewed with the Board the upcoming proposed Ordinance Amendment and all of its changes clarifying the concerns of Council to include double billboards, split screen on a billboard and a single side of a billboard having only one message.

Chairman Paulus questioned whether there were any public comment concerning this proposed ordinance. Lois Arciszewski from Adams Outdoor Signs appeared before the Board and stated the Adams policy is to have a representative at each public hearing of a proposed ordinance concerning signs and billboards. Adams supports this ordinance and has no comment at this time.

Motion: --- I move that Resolution No. 2008-28, A Resolution Granting Preliminary/Final Subdivision Approval, Centres, Inc., 1751 Airport Road, Allentown, PA 18109, be adopted as presented.

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

New Business:

1.) Reduction of Letter of Credit, Airport Center, Pineville Properties, Allentown, PA 18109 (Vote)

At this point in the meeting, the Township Engineer advised the Board that we have received and reviewed Release No. 1 in the amount of $1,716,043.59 and recommended the approval of same. The Township Attorney stated we should do so by Resolution; therefore, the following Resolution was reviewed by the Board at this time. Resolution No. 2008-30, A Resolution Granting the Requirement of the Reduction of the Letter of Credit, Airport Centers, L.P.

Motion: --- I move we adopt Township Resolution No. 2008-30, A Resolution Granting the Requirement of the Reduction of the Letter of Credit, Airport Centers, L.P., and accept same as presented.

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

Courtesy of the Floor: None

Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Vicky Roth
Township Clerk

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