The regular semi—monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors, Hanover Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, was called to order by Vice—Chairman John J. Finnigan, Jr. at the Hanover Township Municipal Building, 3630 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18017 at 7:30 P.M.

Present were Supervisors Colon, Walbert and Diacogiannis, Solicitor Broughal, Engineer Birdsall, Manager Sterner and Public Works Supervisor Kevin Healy.

Upon motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Diacogiannis, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

Upon motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Diacogiannis, the Board unanimously approved the minutes, as written, from the meeting of the Board of Supervisors dated December 4, 2001.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

Upon motion of Mr. Diacogiannis, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board unanimously approved the List of Bills and Transfers dated December 11, 2001 as prepared by the Secretary/Treasurer, and to enter the signed List of Bills by the Secretary/Treasurer and the Board of Supervisors as an attachment to the minutes.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

Mr. Salvesen was not in attendance to offer any comment.

Mr. Finnigan had nothing to report.

No one was present to offer any comment.

Mr. Scott Pidcock and Mr. David Jaindl were present representing Jaindl Land Company for the Monocacy Farms and Hanover Corporate Center waiver requests. Jaindl Land Company is requesting the following 4 waivers:

Section 401.I.7 — specifies that the maximum side slope of a basin must be 5 horizontal to 1 vertical. They are requesting permission to go to 3 horizontal to 1 vertical.

Section 410.I.10 — specifies the minimum basin bottom slope of 2% slope. They are requesting permission to go to 1% with a cable concrete low flow channel.

Mr. Birdsall stated they do not have a problem with the waiver requests.

The Board stated as long as there is no safety hazard; they do not have a problem with the waivers.

Section 306 of the S.A.L.D.O. requires a 20—foot wide drainage easement width. They are requesting permission for a 15—foot wide drainage easement.

Section 305 of the S.A.L.D.O. states that a project should improve the streets. There are two projects here; Monocacy Farms has no connection to Route 512. Hanover Corporate Center will impact Route 512. They are requesting waiving the requirement for Monocacy Farms to put in street improvements and tagging those to the other project. The Route 512 work would occur in a single phase and not in two phases.

A discussion was held concerning some of the road improvements that will take place.

Mr. Birdsall stated that this last request is more of a deferral and not a waiver.

Mr. Finnigan stated there doesn't seem to be a problem with the waiver request.

Attorney Holzinger was present representing Caiazzo Site Plan. They are requesting a reduction in security and an extension to the improvements agreement.

Mr. Birdsall stated he does not recommend a reduction because it has not been inspected.

Attorney Holzinger stated that they will come back in January and asked that they be put on a January agenda.

Mr. Colon moved that the Board approve to amend the improvements agreement and extend the condition date to May 31, 2002 conditioned upon receipt of a new Letter of Credit expiring June 30, 2002. If the new Letter of Credit is not received before December 30, 2001, the Township Solicitor is authorized to pull the existing Letter of Credit. Also to notify the Developer of the Board's action.

Mr. Walbert seconded the motion.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

Mr. Finnigan closed the regular business meeting and opened the Public Hearing amending the zoning map from R1—S to PHR at Jacksonville and Stoke Park Roads.

A Court Stenographer was present to record all testimony.

It was noted that the hearing has been duly advertised and the Secretary has proof of publication.

After all who wished to speak, had spoken, the Public Hearing was closed and the regular business meeting was re—opened.

Mr. Colon moved that the Board approve to require Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Lot 1 Site Development Plan to maintain ten percent of the entire Improvement Security for Phases I, II, III and IV or $443,750.00 and to authorize a reduction in security by $2,922,250.00. It is noted that the maintenance period will not start until all punch list items are completed and stabilization of the hydroseeded areas are confirmed in the spring of 2002; and to notify the Developer of the Board's action.

Mr. Walbert seconded the motion.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

  Mr. Colon moved that the Board approve to accept the improvements and begin the eighteen (18) month maintenance period for the St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Site Development Plan with the following conditions:

1. That the Developer/Owner provide an "As—Built" Landscape Plan showing buffer plant revised locations.
2. That the Developer/Owner provide Maintenance Security in the amount of $4,174.50.
3. That the Developer/Owner adhere to Township Policy #25 (Payment of Plans and Appeals Account charges).
4. That the Township return the improvements Letter of Credit upon the Developer/Owner meeting Conditions 1 through 3.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

It is noted for the record that Jaindl Land Company has granted the Township an extension to 3/31/02 for the Monocacy Farms Subdivision and the Hanover Corporate Center.

It is noted for the record that WaWa has granted the Township an extension to 2/28/2002.

It is noted for the record that Brith Sholom has granted the Township an extension to 2/28/2002.

It is noted for the record that Hanover Ridge has granted the Township an extension to 3/31/2002.

Mr. Finnigan moved that the Board approve to authorize the Township Solicitor to advertise that the Board will hold a public hearing on January 22, 2002 for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. The meeting will be held at the Township Municipal Building, 3630 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18017 and will start at 7:30 P.M.

Mr. Colon seconded the motion.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

Mr. Finnigan discussed the Zoning Hearing Appeal on the Blimpies Sign at the Hess Station. Mr. Finnigan directed the Township Solicitor and Township Engineer to attend that appeal.

Mr. Diacogiannis moved that the Board approve the 2001 budget amendments as presented to the Board by the Secretary/Treasurer:

Mr. Walbert seconded the motion.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

  Mr. Diacogiannis moved that the Board approve the 2002 Budgets for the General Fund, Capital Reserve, State Fund and Recreation Resolution No. 01—15 and authorizes the Vice—Chairman and a Supervisor to sign the resolution.

A RESOLUTION of the Township of Hanover .

A Resolution of the Township of Hanover

in the County of Northampton , Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,

appropriating specific sums estimated to be required for the specific purposes of the

municipal government, hereinafter set forth, during the year 2002 .

BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED, and it is hereby resolved and enacted

by the Board of Township Supervisors of the Township of Hanover ,

County of Northampton , Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

Section 1. That for the expenditures and expenses of the fiscal year 2002

the following amounts are hereby appropriated from the fund equities,

revenues, and other financing sources available for the year

for the specific purposes set forth on the following pages.

Section 2. That any Resolution conflicting with this Resolution be and the same is

hereby repealed insofar as the same affects this Resolution.

Adopted this 11th day of December, A.D. (year) 2001 .

Mr. Colon seconded the motion.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

Mr. Diacogiannis moved that the Board approve the 2002 Tax Levy Resolution 01—16 and authorizes the Vice—Chairman and a Supervisor to sign the Resolution.

Mr. Colon seconded the motion.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

RESOLUTION NO. 01—16

A RESOLUTION OF THE Township of Hanover , County of

Northampton , Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, fixing the tax rate for

the year 2002 .

BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED, and it is hereby resolved and enacted by the Board

of Township Supervisors of the Township of Hanover , County of

Northampton , Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

That a tax be and the same is hereby levied on all real property and within the

Said Municipality subject to taxation for the fiscal year 2002

as follows:

Tax rate for general purposes, the sum of ………….. 4.25 mills

on each dollar of assessed valuation, or the sum of ... 42.5 cents

on each one hundred dollars of assessed valuation.

The same being summarized in tabular form as follows:

Mills on Each Cents on Each

Dollar of One Hundred

Assessed Dollars of

Valuation Assessed

Valuation

Tax Rate for General Purposes 4.25 Mills 42.5 Cents

TOTAL 4.25 Mills 42.5 Cents

That any resolution, or part of resolution, conflicting with this resolution be and the same is hereby repealed insofar as the same affects this resolution.

Adopted the 11^th day of December, A.D. 2001 .

  Mr. Diacogiannis moved that the Board approve the 2002 Tax Rate Resolution 01—17 and authorizes the Board and the Secretary to sign the Resolution.

A RESOLUTION OF HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR THE YEAR 2002 .

RESOLVED AND ENACTED, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE SUPERVISORS OF HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, THAT A TAX BE AND THE SAME IS HEREBY LEVIED ON ALL PROPERTY TRANSFERS AND OCCUPATION TAX WITHIN SAID MUNICIPALITY SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2002

AS FOLLOWS:

REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX 1%

EARNED INCOME TAX 1%

OCCUPATION PRIVILEGE TAX $10.00

MERCANTILE TAX

PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES 1 ½ MILLS

WHOLESALE SALES OF MERCHANDISE 1 MILL

RETAIL SALE OF MERCHANDISE 1 ½ MILLS

THE LATTER THREE TAXES TO BE SHARED WITH THE BETHLEHEM AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT IN SUCH PROPORTIONS AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW.

Mr. Colon seconded the motion.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

Mr. Diacogiannis moved that the Board approve to authorize the Secretary to advertise that the Board has adopted the 2002 Budgets and that they are on display.

Mr. Colon seconded the motion.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

No one was present to offer any comment.

Mr. Sterner stated he had nothing to report, but would like to thank the Board for their help during the year.

Mr. Healy had nothing to report.

Mr. Broughal had nothing to report.

Mr. Birdsall had nothing to report.

Mr. Walbert reported on Road District #1, nothing to report.

Mr. Diacogiannis reported on Road District #3, nothing to report.

Mr. Colon reported on Road District #4, nothing to report.

Mr. Finnigan reported on Road District #5, nothing to report.

Upon motion of Mr. Walbert, seconded by Mr. Diacogiannis, the Board unanimously approved adjournment at 8:47 P.M.

Mr. Finnigan yes, Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

Linda J. Sterner

Secretary/Treasurer