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

 

            Present were Supervisors Colon, Salvesen, Nagle and Walbert, Engineer Birdsall, Solicitor Broughal, Manager Finnigan and Public Works Director Healy.

 

            The Pledge of Allegiance was performed.

 

            Upon motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board approved the Agenda with additions.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

            Upon motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board approved the minutes, as written, from the meeting of November 28, 2006.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

            Upon motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board approved the List of Bills and Transfers dated December 12, 2006 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. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

COURTESY OF THE FLOOR

            It was noted that no one wished to offer any comment.

 

REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN

            Mr. Diacogiannis had nothing to report.

 

REPORT OF THE VICE—CHAIRMAN

            Mr. Walbert had nothing to report.

 

SUPERVISOR'S COMMENTS

            It was noted that no one had any comment.

 

PLANNING & ZONING

            Mr. Walbert discussed the Zoning Petition from GVH & Associates, Inc. for Hanover Corporate Center 2 — Lot 3. They are looking to construct a CVS Pharmacy and a Wawa. The Board and professional staff had no comments and it was noted to let the Zoning Hearing Board handle this.

 

            Mr. Walbert moved that the Board approve to authorize the Township Solicitor to advertise a proposed ordinance, which establishes a turn restriction that restricts traffic to a right turn only at the Statten Avenue/Schoenersville Road, the Lane Avenue/Schoenersville Road, and the Roselawn Drive/Schoenersville Road intersections.

            Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

DEVELOPMENTS

            Mr. Rich Thulin from Eastupland Associates was present to discuss the Holiday Inn 3 Lot Subdivision and to request an extension to the Improvements Agreement. Mr. Thulin stated that he will be back before the Board with a formal request for a change to the zoning.

            Mr. Colon moved that the Board approve to grant an extension to the Owner/Developer of Holiday Inn 3 Lot Subdivision to December 31, 2007 and to notify the Owner/Developer of the Board's action.

            Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

            Mr. Colon moved that the Board, as recommended by the Township Engineer, approve to adopt the terms and conditions relative to the Preliminary/Record Plan for Sotel Enterprises Hanover Highlands Lot—2, prepared and provided to the Developer/Owner for signature, and the Township Secretary notify the Developer/Owner of the Board's action relative to this matter. 

            It was noted that we do not have the signed conditions. There were representatives of Sotel present and it was stated that they do not have the authority to sign the conditions and that they would have to get permission for someone present at the meeting to sign the conditions or they could not have approval tonight.

            Mr. Colon withdrew the motion and it was tabled.

 

ADMINISTRATION 

            Mr. Nagle closed the regular meeting and opened the Public Hearing regarding Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Request for Inter—Municipal Liquor License Transfer. It was noted for the record that the hearing has been duly advertised and the Secretary has proof of publication. A Court Stenographer was present to record all testimony. 

Mr. Nagle moved that the Board approve to close the Public Hearing and re—open the regular business meeting.

Mr. Colon seconded the motion.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

Mr. Nagle moved that the Board approve the following Ordinance 2006—12 in regards to the Wegmans Liquor License Transfer:

 

ORDINANCE NO. 06— 12

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER, COUNTY OF NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE NO. R—18314 INTO HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FROM UPPER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, PURSUANT TO THE PENNSYLVANIA LIQUOR CODE.

            Mr. Walbert seconded the motion.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

DEVELOPMENTS

            Mr. Colon noted for the record that the Developer of LVIP IV Lot 12 has granted the Board an extension of 60 days to February 14, 2007.

 

            Mr. Colon moved that the Board, as recommended by the Township Engineer, approve to adopt the terms and conditions relative to the Preliminary/Record Plan for Sotel Enterprises Hanover Highlands Lot—2, prepared and provided to the Developer/Owner for signature, and the Township Secretary notify the Developer/Owner of the Board's action relative to this matter as follows:

CONDITIONS

1.         The Developer/Owner shall enter into an Improvements Agreement with the Township and provide appropriate security.  (SALDO Section 159—30D.(5)).

 

A.                 The Improvements Agreement shall include a notarized statement, satisfactory to the Township Solicitor, stating that the Township shall be held harmless against any claim of damage from the downstream property owners that may result from the proposed development.  (Stormwater Section 152—10E.).

 

B.                 The Improvements Agreement and a separate covenant running with the land shall include provisions satisfactory to the Township Solicitor, that the stormwater collection, conveyance and control facilities located on private property shall be properly operated and maintained. (Stormwater Section 152—10M.).

 

2.         The Developer/Owner shall enter into a Maintenance Agreement with the Township and provide appropriate security.  (SALDO Section 159—30D.(6)).

 

3.         The Developer/Owner shall provide a Tapping Fee of $83,006.00 (15,400 gpd x $5.39/gpd), a Connection Fee of $397.50 (1 lateral at $397.50/lateral) and a Customer Facilities Fee of $300.00 (1 Lot x $300.00/Lot).  These fees are payable at the time of Building Permit is applied for on the building lot.  (Section 140—13).

 

4.         The Developer/Owner shall provide an Impact Fee of $14,535.00 (45 PM Peak Hour Trips at $323.00/PM Peak Hour Trips).  This fee is payable at the time the Building Permit is applied for on the building Lot.  (Impact Fee Ordinance 91—12, Resolution 97—11).

 

5.         The Developer/Owner shall provide a storm sewer minimum improvements value of $22,496.40 (12,498 square yards of impervious cover x $1.80/square yard).

 

6.         The Developer/Owner shall pay all current fees, including any outstanding plans and appeals account charges.  (SALDO Section 159—36J.).

 

7.         The Developer/Owner shall provide two (2) Mylars for recording the plans and ten (10) sets of plans which are signed and notarized by the Owner and sealed by the Engineer.  (SALDO Section 159—34B.).

 

8.         The Developer/Owner shall meet all conditions of the Preliminary/Record Plan approval, and the Record Plan shall be recorded within twelve (12) months of Conditional Plan approval, and agrees that if such conditions are not met, the conditional Preliminary/Record Plan approval shall be considered void, and the application for Preliminary/Record Plan approval shall be considered void and withdrawn.

 

Mr. Colon further moved that the granting of conditional approval of this plan recognizes that the Township is agreeing to the following on the Site Development Plan:

 

A.        That the Board of Supervisors waive the requirement that seventeen (17) off—street loading spaces are required and to allow the four (4) spaces shown on the plan.  (Zoning Ordinance Section 185—18C.).

 

B.         That the Board of Supervisors waive the requirement of the maximum height restriction and allow the two (2) stair towers/cupolas to be the fifty—four feet (54 ft.) shown on the plans.  (Zoning Ordinance Section 185—22B.(1)).

 

C.        That the Board of Supervisors waive the requirement that the minimum allowable velocity in a storm sewer pipe is 3.0 fps and to allow 2.98 fps in Run 97 to 112, 2.85 fps in Run 98 to 99 and 2.98 fps in Run 99 to 105.  (Section 152—11B).

 

            It was noted that the representative from Sotel received permission to sign the Conditions.

            Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

            Mr. Colon moved that the Board approve, as recommended by the Township Engineer, to grant the Developer of Hanover Ridge Phase I a release of $54,623.53 for Escrow Release No. 7 on the following conditions:

 

1.      That the Developer verify that the Improvements Security is maintained at a minimum amount of $159,972.00; and

2.      That the Developer adheres to Township Policy 25 (payment of Plans and Appeals Accounts).

 

Mr. Colon further moved to notify the Developer of the Board's action relative to this matter.

            Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

            Mr. Colon moved that the Board approve, as recommended by the Township Engineer, to grant the Developer of Hanover Ridge Phase II a release of $38,150.75 for Escrow Release No. 4 on the following conditions:

 

1.      That the Developer verify that the Improvements Security is maintained at a minimum amount of $45,413.17; and

 

2.      That the Developer adheres to Township Policy 25 (payment of Plans and Appeals Accounts).

 

Mr. Colon further moved to notify the Developer of the Board's action relative to this matter.

            Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

Mr. Colon moved that the Board approve, as recommended by the Township Engineer, to grant the Developer of Hanover Ridge Phase III a release of $66,576.95 for Escrow Release No. 4 on the following conditions:

 

1.      That the Developer verify that the Improvements Security is maintained at a minimum amount of $57,274.45; and

 

2.      That the Developer adheres to Township Policy 25 (payment of Plans and Appeals Accounts).

 

Mr. Colon further moved to notify the Developer of the Board's action relative to this matter.

            Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

Mr. Colon moved that the Board approve, as recommended by the Township Engineer, to grant the Developer of Hanover Pointe the requested release for Escrow Release No. 19 in the amount of $83,779.62 upon the following conditions:

 

1.      That the Developer acknowledges that the security provided by First Star Savings Bank, as required by the Subdivision Improvements Agreement, will remain at a minimum of $1,041,641.49, for the work remaining, plus contingencies;

 

2.      That the Developer complete the repairs to the inlets on Macada Road and the reconstruction of the intersection of Ciara Road and Tyler Way, the southern lane of Ciara Road and the other unsuitable BCBC pavement areas is required prior to the start of winter (December 22, 2006); and

 

3.      That the Developer adheres to Township Policy No. 25 (payment of Plans and Appeals Accounts).

Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

ADMINISTRATION

            Mr. Nagle moved that the Board approve to award for Municipal Solid Waste Collection and Recycling to Solid Waste Services, Inc., d/b/a J. P. Mascaro & Sons; 2650 Audubon Road; Audubon, PA  19403 at a bid price of $913,212.00 in 2007/2008; $928,692.00 in 2008/2009; $948,060.00 in 2009/2010; $967,032.00 in 2010/2011 and $988,452.00 in 2011/2012 for option #2. Mr. Nagle also moved that the Secretary notify Solid Waste Services, Inc., d/b/a J. P. Mascaro & Sons of their awarded bid and to notify the next qualified bidder that we will be holding their bid bond until the awarded bidder confirms.

            Mr. Colon seconded the motion.

            Mr. Samuel Augustine and Mr. Rob Mathews were present to introduce themselves to the Board and stated they are looking forward to working with everyone at the Township and servicing Hanover Township.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

            Mr. Nagle moved that the Board approve the following Resolution for the revised permit fee schedule for residential and commercial fees and the revised Subdivision/Land Development fee schedule to take effect January 1, 2007.

 

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

Resolution 06—15

 

WHEREAS, various ordinances of the Township of Hanover allow for the setting of fees by Resolution to defer the cost of their administration, and

 

WHEREAS, in keeping with good practice, the Board of Supervisors periodically reviews the schedule of fees and makes appropriate revisions thereto, and

 

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Hanover Township periodically reviews the schedule of fees and makes appropriate revisions thereto, and

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, let it be resolved and enacted that the schedule of fees attached hereto are established as contained herein and that this Resolution shall replace the schedule of fees for Road Occupancy Permits, Building Permit — Residential, Electrical Permit, Plumbing Permit, Master License permit, HVAC Permit, Curb Cut Permit, Zoning Permits, Swimming Pool Permit, Sign Permit, Demolition Permit, Soliciting Permit, Home Occupation Permit, Earth Moving Permit — Residential, Moving In / Moving Out, Certificate of Occupancy, Zoning Hearing Fees, Conditional Use Hearing, All Failed & Reinspection Fees — Residential  , Building Permit — Commercial, Electrical Permit — Commercial, Driveway Permit — Commercial, Curb Cut Permit — Commercial, HVAC Permit — Commercial, Earth Moving Permit — Commercial, All Failed and Reinspection Fees — Commercial and Subdivision and Land Development Plan Application — Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2007.

						Cost										Cost
BUILDING PERMIT — RESIDENTIAL
Renovations & Repairs				< 500 sq. ft.		155.00		HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT								$40.00
Each Additional Square Foot						0.22
Enclosed Additions						455.00	EARTH MOVING PERMIT — RESIDENTIAL									115.00
Per Square Foot						0.22
Fences						85.00	MOVING IN / MOVING OUT									15.00
Patios, Decks						230.00
Patios, Decks with Roof						455.00	CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY									15.00
New Homes Computed by S.F.						0.22
Sheds w/ Electric						200.00	ZONING HEARING FEES
Sheds						90.00	Residential									600.00
UCC Act 13 Fee						2.00	Commercial									1,000.00
							Continuance Request —Applicant									175.00
							CONDITIONAL USE HEARING									800.00
ELECTRICAL PERMIT						115.00	ALL FAILED & REINSPECTION FEES
							Residential						Per Visit			75.00
PLUMBING PERMIT						115.00
							BUILDING PERMIT — COMMERCIAL
MASTER PLUMBERS LICENSE						35.00	Renovations & Repairs						Up to $4,999.00		260.00
							Each Additional $1,000.00									22.00
HVAC PERMIT						115.00	New Construction & Additions by S.F.						First 10,000 S.F.		680.00
							Each Additional S.F. over 10,000									0.37
DRIVEWAY PERMIT							Fences									130.00
Residential						40.00	Patios, Decks									360.00
							Patios, Decks with Roof									560.00
CURB CUT PERMIT
Residential						65.00	ELECTRICAL PERMIT — COMMERCIAL									155.00
ZONING PERMITS (Re—Roof & Siding)						90.00	PLUMBING PERMIT — COMMERCIAL									155.00
													Per Drain			55.00
SWIMMING POOL PERMIT							Sprinkler/Fire Supression									155.00
In—ground Pool						280.00
Hot Tub, Spa, Sauna						170.00	DRIVEWAY PERMIT — COMMERCIAL									60.00
Above Ground Pool						80.00
							CURB CUT PERMIT — COMMERCIAL									75.00
SIGN PERMIT
Less than 50 S.F.						55.00	HVAC PERMIT — COMMERCIAL									155.00
Each Additional Square Foot						0.22
							EARTH MOVING PERMIT — COMMERCIAL									275.00
DEMOLITION PERMIT
Razing Buildings or parts of Buildings						40.00	ALL FAILED & REINSPECTION FEES
							Residential & Commercial							Per Visit		125.00
SOLICITING PERMIT						35.00

 

SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT

PLAN APPLICATION — FEE SCHEDULE

PRELIMINARY PLAN
Or
FINAL PLAN
Or
PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAN
	Original Submission
	Residential		1—5 Lots	$825.00	Per Lot
			6—20 Lots	330.00	Per Lot
			21 Lots or More	275.00	Per Lot
			Units (i.e. apts/condo)	40.00	Per Unit
	Non—Residential		1 Lot	1,650.00	Lot
			2—5 Lots	1,100.00	Per Lot
			6—20 Lots	935.00	Per Lot
			21 Lots or More	880.00	Per Lot
	Each Revision — 50% of Original Submission Fee
LOT LOCATION PLAN
	Original Submission			200.00
	Each Revision			110.00
SKETCH PLAN				220.00
	Additionally, the Applicant/Developer shall reimburse the Township for expenses incurred as a result of the sketch plan review.

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR

HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMITS

 

PERMIT ISSUANCE FEES

These fees are applied to the administrative costs incurred in reviewing the application and plan(s) and issuing and processing the permit, including the preliminary review of the site location identified in the application, whether or not a permit is issued and processed.

 

Schedule Item No.		Unit Fee
1.)	Application Fee
	a) Utility	$50.00
	b) Driveways
	(i)    minimum use (e.g., single—family dwellings, apartments with five or fewer units)	5.00
	(ii)   low volume (e.g., office buildings, car washed)	30.00
	(iii)   medium volume (e.g., motels, fast food restaurants, service stations, small shopping plazas)	40.00
	(iv)   high volume (e.g., large shopping centers, multi—building apartment or office complexes	50.00
	c) Other (e.g., bank removal, sidewalk and curb)	20.00
2.)	Supplement Fee (each six month time extension) (each submitted change)	10.00
3.)	Emergency Permit Card (each card)	5.00
4.)	Exemption (see below for list of exemptions)

 

GENERAL PERMIT INSPECTION FEES

These fees are applied to the costs incurred in the preliminary review of the location covered by the permit, and/or spot inspection of the permitted work, and/or subsequent inspection after the permitted work has been completed to ensure compliance with PennDOT specifications and permit provisions.

 

5.)	Driveways
	a) Each minimum use driveway	10.00
	b) Each low—volume driveway	20.00
	c) Each medium—volume driveway	35.00
	d) Each high—volume driveway	50.00
6.)	Surface Openings (These fees are calculated on the total linear feet of the opening being permitted with different areas of the right—of—way.)
	a) Total linear feet of opening each (100 foot increment or fraction thereof):
	(i)   Opening in pavement	40.00
	(ii)  Opening in shoulder	20.00
	(iii) Opening outside pavement and shoulder	10.00
	b) If a longitudinal opening simultaneously occupies two or more highway areas identified in subparagraph (a), only the higher fee will be charged.  Linear distances shall be measured to the nearest foot.
7.)	Surface Openings of Less Than 36 Square Feet (e.g., service connections performed independently of underground facility installation, pipe line repairs) (each opening)
	(i)   Opening in pavement	30.00
	(ii)  Opening in shoulder	15.00
	(iii) Opening outside pavement and shoulder	10.00
	If an opening simultaneously occupies two or more highway areas identified in    subparagraphs (i)—(iii), only the higher fee will be charged.
8.)	Above—Ground Facilities (e.g., poles, guys and/or anchors if installed independently of poles)
	a) Up to 10 physically connected above—ground facilities (each continuous group)	20.00
	b) Additional above—ground physically connected facilities (each pole with appurtenances)	2.00
9.)	Crossings (e.g., "overhead" tipples, conveyors or pedestrian walkways and "undergrade" subways or mines)	80.00
10.)	Seismograph — Vibroseis Method (e.g., prospecting for oil, gas)
	a) First Mile	50.00
	b) Each additional mile or fraction thereof	5.00
11.)	Non—Emergency Test Holes in Pavement or Shoulder (each hole)	5.00
12.)	Other (e.g., bank removal, sidewalk and curb)	20.00

 

EXEMPTIONS

Permit issuance fees and general permit inspection fees are not payable by any of the following:

                1.)            The commonwealth.

                2.)            Political subdivisions of the commonwealth, except when placing a facility longitudinally

                                within more than 100 total linear feet of pavement.  In that case, the application and

                                inspection fees for pavement openings will be charged.

                3.)            Governmental authorities organized under the laws of the commonwealth.

                4.)            The federal government.

                5.)            Charitable organizations that are in compliance with Act No. 337, approved August 9,

                                1963, P.L. 628, as amended (churches, hospitals, schools, charitable institutions,

                                veterans' organizations, non—profit organizations)

 

 

 

 

                6.)            Utility facility owners for:

                                a)             The installation of street lights as the request of PennDOT or the political subdivision.

                                b)             The replacement or renewal of their facilities prior to a township resurfacing

                                                project after notice from the township.

                                c)             Facilities moved at the request of PennDOT or the political subdivision.

                                d)             The reconstruction or maintenance of their facilities that occupy the right—of—

                                                way under private status.

 

ADDITIONAL INSPECTION FEES

If the township determines that the permitted work is of sufficient magnitude or importance to warrant assignment of one or more persons to inspect the permitted work on a more than spot inspection basis, the permit will so indicate and the permitee shall be charged for additional salary, overhead and expenses incurred by each assigned inspector and the township.

                Mr. Walbert seconded the motion.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

            Mr. Nagle moved that the Board approve to adopt Resolution 2006—16 adopting the 2007 Township Budgets, as follows and to authorize the Chairman and Secretary to sign the Resolution:

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

Resolution 06—16

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE Township of Hanover, 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 2007.

 

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 2007 the following amounts are hereby appropriated from the fund equities, revenues, and other financing sources available for the year 2007, 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.

 

	2007 Consolidated Budget General Fund,  Capital Reserve Fund, Recreation Fund,  State Highway Aid Fund
		Consolidated Budget		General Fund	Recreation Fund	Capital Reserve Fund	State Fund  (Highway Aid)
	Beginning Balance   ——   January 1, 2007	$ 11,233,192		$ 6,742,231	$ 25,389	$ 3,976,397	$ 489,175
	REVENUES AND FINANCING SOURCES
300	Taxes	$ 5,398,100		$ 5,398,100
320	Licenses and Fines	75,000		75,000
330	Fines and Forfeits	57,500		57,500
340	Interest	270,250		125,000	1,500	128,558	15,192
350	Intergovernmental Revenue                                                   (recycling grants, sanitary sewer fees, insurance premium taxes, state aid)	879,891		649,660			230,231
360	Charges for Services                                                              (building permit fees, inspection fees, public utilities tax)	998,205		337,860	660,345
380	Miscellaneous Revenues	289,681		169,946		119,735
390	Capital Reserve / General Fund Transfers	933,842				933,842
390	General Fund / Recreation Fund Transfer	47,901			47,901
	TOTAL REVENUES AND FINANCING SOURCES	$ 8,950,369		$ 6,813,066	$ 709,746	$ 1,182,134	$ 245,423
	EXPENDITURES AND FINANCING USES
400	General Government                                                  (legislative, executive, financial, tax collection, clerical, legal, engineering, buildings and plant)	$ 592,783		$ 585,783	$ 7,000
410	Public Safety                                                               (Regional Police, crossing guards, Fire Company, fire hydrant rentals)	1,804,428		1,804,428
420	Public Works — Sanitation	1,229,606		1,229,606
430	Public Works                                                                            (road maintenance, snow removal, traffic signals/signs maintenance, street lighting, equipment)	2,138,432		995,207		815,058	328,166
440	Public Works — Other	2,300		2,300
	Debt Service	933,842				933,842
450	Culture —— Recreation                                                   (recreation, community center, library contribution)	822,664		163,761	658,903
460	Conservation and Development	32,384		32,384
480	Employee Retirement, Unemployment Compensation, Insurance, Miscellaneous	952,603		908,761	43,842
490	Capital Reserve / General Fund Transfers	1,042,935		1,042,935
490	General Fund / Recreation Fund Transfer	47,901		47,901
	TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND FINANCING USES	$ 9,599,878		$ 6,813,066	$ 709,746	$ 1,748,900	$ 328,166
	Unappropriated Fund Balance                  December 31, 2007	$ 10,583,683		$ 6,742,231	$ 25,389	$ 3,409,631	$ 406,432

 

            Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

            Mr. Nagle moved that the Board approve to adopt Resolution 2006—17 setting the 2007 tax rate and to authorize the Chairman and Secretary to sign the Resolution:

 

 

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

Resolution 06—17

TAX LEVY RESOLUTION

 

SECOND CLASS TOWNSHIP

OR HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE Township of Hanover, County of Northampton, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, fixing the tax rate for the year 2007.

 

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  2007.

 

as follows:

 

Tax rate for general purposes, the sum of …………..   4.67     mills

 

on each dollar of assessed valuation, or the sum of ...    46.7     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             4.67    Mills                46.7     Cents

 

                        TOTAL                         4.67     Mills              46.7    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.

            Mr. Colon seconded the motion.

            Mr. Diacogiannis noted for the record that the tax rate has not changed from last year.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

            Mr. Nagle moved that the Board approve to adopt Resolution 2006—18 setting the 2007 tax rate for Act 511 Taxes and to authorize the Chairman and Secretary to sign the Resolution:

 

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

Resolution 06—18

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE Township of Hanover, County of Northampton, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, fixing the tax rate for the year 2007.

 

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 property transfers and occupation tax within said municipality subject to taxation for the Fiscal Year 2007 as follows:

 

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX                                                      1%

EARNED INCOME TAX                                                                   1%

EMERGENCY MUNICIPAL SERVICES                                          $52.00

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. Walbert seconded the motion.

            Mr. Diacogiannis stated there is no change from last year.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

           

            Mr. Nagle moved that the Board approve to authorize the Secretary to advertise that the Board adopted the 2007 General Fund, Capital Reserve, State Fund and Recreation Budgets and that the budgets are on display at 3630 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania during normal business hours.

            Mr. Colon seconded the motion.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

            Mr. Nagle moved that the Board approve the following 2006 Budget Amendments to General Fund and Recreation:

 

GENERAL FUND
Account Name	Account Number	Budget Amount	Amount of Amendment	Revised Budget Amount
OFFICE SUPPLIES	400.2100	4,500.00	1,500.00	6,000.00
OFFICE EQUIPMENT	400.2600	19,200.00	19,600.00	38,800.00
WEB SITE MAINT.	400.2610	1,500.00	400.00	1,900.00
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE	400.2650	4,500.00	(900.00)	3,600.00
COMMUNICATION	400.3200	5,000.00	2,000.00	7,000.00
POSTAGE	400.3210	5,000.00	1,800.00	6,800.00
NEWSLETTERS	400.3220	31,000.00	4,000.00	35,000.00
ADVERT. & PRINTING	400.3400	7,500.00	(1,000.00)	6,500.00
ASSOC. DUES & EXPENSES	400.4200	2,200.00	779.00	2,979.00
SUPERVISORS CONVENTION	400.4210	4,000.00	174.00	4,174.00
REFUNDS	400.4220	3,000.00	(2,991.00)	9.00
AUDITING SERVICES	402.1100	8,000.00	1,800.00	9,800.00
TAX COLLECTION CHARGES	403.3000	50,400.00	16,600.00	67,000.00
TAX COLLECTOR FEE	403.3010	15,000.00	500.00	15,500.00
PRINTING CHARGES TAX COLL.	403.3400	2,000.00	(500.00)	1,500.00
LEGAL SERVICES & CHARGES	404.3100	39,000.00	(9,000.00)	30,000.00
MEETINGS ASS'T. SECT.	405.1410	60.00	(30.00)	30.00
INSURANCE AND BONDING	405.3500	23,000.00	5,000.00	28,000.00
GENERAL ENGINEER CHARGES	408.3100	35,000.00	(13,000.00)	22,000.00
HEATING OFFICE	409.2290	0.00	8,500.00	8,500.00
HEATING SHOP #1 & #2	409.2300	6,200.00	(700.00)	5,500.00
REPAIR & MAINT. SUPPLIES	409.2500	8,000.00	(500.00)	7,500.00
ELECTRIC OFFICE & SHOP #1	409.3610	19,250.00	(10,400.00)	8,850.00
UTILITIES—248 BRODHEAD BLDG.	409.3670	0.00	1,454.00	1,454.00
REGIONAL POLICE CONTRIB.	410.0000	1,091,579.00	3,616.00	1,095,195.00
CROSSING GUARD SALARIES	410.3000	15,580.00	(1,580.00)	14,000.00
UNIFORMS CROSSING GUARDS	410.3190	250.00	119.00	369.00
FIREMANS RELIEF FUND	411.5410	97,275.00	3,012.00	100,287.00
FIRE HYDRANT RENTAL	411.5420	110,000.00	(5,000.00)	105,000.00
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERV.	411.5430	35,000.00	(35,000.00)	0.00
FIRE COMPANY  FUEL REIMB.	411.5440	10,675.00	2,950.00	13,625.00
ANIMAL CONTROL SUPPLIES	413.0100	25.00	780.00	805.00
SPCA CHARGES	413.0110	1,000.00	670.00	1,670.00
SAL. BUILDING INSPECT.	413.0250	12,500.00	(12,500.00)	0.00
SAL. ASSIST. BUILDING INSPECT.	413.0300	1,200.00	(1,200.00)	0.00
BOCA EXAMINER	413.0310	5,000.00	5,250.00	10,250.00
ZONING OFFICER, BLDG. INSP. & CODE ENF. OFFICER SUPPLIES	413.0400	500.00	100.00	600.00
STATE UCC EXPENSES	413.0410	1,000.00	(560.00)	440.00
OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL HELP	413.0500	75,000.00	48,000.00	123,000.00
PLANNING & ZONING	414.0000	43,000.00	5,000.00	48,000.00
PLANNING COMM. CLERK MEETINGS	414.0100	1,200.00	140.00	1,340.00
PLANNING COMM. CLERK MILEAGE	414.0110	125.00	(14.00)	111.00
SALARY PLANNING COMMISSION	414.1350	2,100.00	(900.00)	1,200.00
STATE UCC FEE	414.3110	0.00	220.00	220.00
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT	415.3000	1,625.00	(1,290.00)	335.00
CRIME WATCH	415.3010	2,500.00	(1,086.00)	1,414.00
REFUSE COLLECTION	427.0000	650,000.00	57,306.00	707,306.00
RECYCLING	427.0100	39,500.00	(37,175.00)	2,325.00
COMPOST ID	427.0110	2,000.00	(353.00)	1,647.00
SANITARY SEWER EXPENSES	429.0000	90,000.00	(17,193.00)	72,807.00
OPERATIONS CHARGES SAN. SEWER	429.3000	3,200.00	717.00	3,917.00
ONE CALL SERVICES	429.3010	16,000.00	1,825.00	17,825.00
ROAD CREW SALARY	430.0100	379,490.00	55,660.00	435,150.00
SUPPLIES PUBLIC WORKS	430.2000	7,511.00	3,489.00	11,000.00
CDL TESTING	430.3000	500.00	490.00	990.00
SNOW & ICE REMOVAL	432.0000	13,000.00	(6,000.00)	7,000.00
TRAFFIC SIGNALS/ST SIGNS/MARKINGS	433.0000	21,387.00	(5,087.00)	16,300.00
TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION/MAINT.	433.1000	25,000.00	5,500.00	30,500.00
STREET LIGHTING	434.0000	85,000.00	(6,999.00)	78,001.00
REPAIR/MAINT. TOOLS/MACHINERY	437.0000	20,000.00	200.00	20,200.00
PURCHASE TOOLS/EQUIPMENT	437.0100	49,196.00	(23,996.00)	25,200.00
EQUIPMENT RENTAL	437.0150	1,000.00	1,632.00	2,632.00
ROAD MATERIALS	439.0000	17,900.00	4,101.00	22,001.00
OUTSIDE LABOR	439.1000	2,000.00	(2,000.00)	0.00
GASOLINE	439.2310	20,500.00	1,250.00	21,750.00
AIRPORT ADVISORY	440.0100	8,235.00	(7,000.00)	1,235.00
FERTILIZATION OF LAWNS	454.4500	4,600.00	(549.00)	4,051.00
SHADE TREE COMM.	455.0000	5,000.00	(420.00)	4,580.00
SEMINARS & TRAINING	480.0100	6,000.00	(2,800.00)	3,200.00
EASEMENTS/RIGHTS—OF—WAY	480.0110	25,000.00	(25,000.00)	0.00
BANK CHARGES/FEES	480.1000	700.00	1,150.00	1,850.00
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT STATE CONTRIB.	483.0000	46,830.00	30,384.00	77,214.00
REGIONAL POLICE PENSION STATE CONTRIB.	483.0110	65,000.00	7,244.00	72,244.00
HOSPITALIZATION	486.1560	253,000.00	(8,920.00)	244,080.00
PENSION LIFE INSURANCE	486.1590	12,000.00	(2,000.00)	10,000.00
INS. FIRE/LIB./BUILD./EQUIPMENT	486.3510	68,000.00	(21,000.00)	47,000.00
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS	493.0000	84,962.00	15,038.00	100,000.00
		3,822,955.00	55,307.00	3,878,262.00
	Deductions		—181,464.00
	Additions		+847,378.00
FUND BALANCE	279.0000	0.00	55,307.00
RECREATION
Account Name	Account Number	Budget Amount	Amount of Amendment		Revised Budget Amount
NEWSLETTERS	400.3220	7,000.00	847.00		7,847.00
PARK & RECREATION WAGES	451.1400	9,772.00	2,406.00		12,178.00
PARK MAINTENANCE	451.3700	10,000.00	(6,887.00)		3,113.00
PARK & RECREATION SUPPLIES	451.5300	1,250.00	(693.00)		557.00
POOL WAGES	452.1400	47,668.00	3,018.00		50,686.00
POOL SUPPLIES/MAINTENANCE	452.2010	5,600.00	4,873.00		10,473.00
PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR WAGES	453.1040	23,751.00	6,749.00		30,500.00
PRESCHOOL TEACHERS WAGES	453.1050	53,312.00	8,688.00		62,000.00
FITNESS PERSONNEL WAGES	453.1065	30,940.00	(940.00)		30,000.00
OFFICE SUPPLIES	453.2010	3,800.00	700.00		4,500.00
SUPPLIES PROGRAMS/ARTS&CRAFTS	453.2020	7,745.00	6,505.00		14,250.00
CHEERLEADING EXPENSES & SUPPLIES	453.2021	2,255.00	3,495.00		5,750.00
CONCESSION STAND EXPENSES	453.2030	6,000.00	1,500.00		7,500.00
CATERING EXPENSES	453.2040	2,000.00	(100.00)		1,900.00
FUNDRAISING EXPENSES	453.2080	25,000.00	(14,000.00)		11,000.00
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE	453.2090	12,000.00	2,500.00		14,500.00
FACILITIES SUPPLIES	453.2100	5,000.00	900.00		5,900.00
GRANT EXPENSES	453.2120	10,000.00	6,457.00		16,457.00
ACTIVITIES EQUIPMENT	453.2600	1,000.00	(94.00)		906.00
PRESCHOOL EQUIPMENT	453.2610	500.00	(300.00)		200.00
PRESCHOOL SUPPLIES & CLOTHING	453.2620	2,000.00	467.00		2,467.00
PRESCHOOL TRAINING	453.2625	240.00	(37.00)		203.00
PRESCHOOL MISC.	453.2630	50.00	(42.00)		8.00
COMMUNICATION	453.3200	3,200.00	300.00		3,500.00
POSTAGE	453.3210	2,100.00	(1,050.00)		1,050.00
BACKGROUND CHECKS	453.3300	1,300.00	940.00		2,240.00
ADVERTISING/PRINTING	453.3400	1,000.00	(179.00)		821.00
SEMINARS/ASSOC. FEES	453.3520	1,500.00	100.00		1,600.00
CONTRACT SERVICE FEES	453.3530	26,400.00	(2,400.00)		24,000.00
UTILITIES	453.3600	58,000.00	(1,000.00)		57,000.00
MISCELLANEOUS	453.4800	50.00	12,950.00		13,000.00
REFUNDS SECURITY DEPOSITS	453.4810	2,000.00	(1,920.00)		80.00
BANK CHARGES/FEES	453.4820	7,000.00	1,750.00		8,750.00
PA UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION	485.0000	7,939.00	(1,000.00)		6,939.00
SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES	486.0000	23,869.00	7,631.00		31,500.00
		394,241.00	41,287.00		435,528.00
	Deductions		—18,618.00
	Additions		+110,631.00
FUND BALANCE	279.0000	0.00	41,287.00

 

            Mr. Colon seconded the motion.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

            Mr. Nagle moved that the Board approve to authorize the Secretary to advertise the January meetings for the Board of Supervisors January 9 and January 23, Planning Commission January 8, Recreation Advisory Board January 11, Shade Tree Commission January 29, Special Events Committee January 17 and the Airport Advisory Board January 18, 2007. All meetings will be held at the Township Municipal Building, 3630 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18017 and will start at 7:30 P.M. with the exception of the Shade Tree Commission which will start at 6:30 P.M. The Board of Supervisors meeting on January 23, 2007 and the Planning Commission January 8, 2007 meeting will be held at the Hanover Township Community Center, 3660 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18017. All meetings are open to the public. 

            Mr. Colon seconded the motion.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

            Mr. Nagle moved that the Board approve to authorize the Secretary to advertise amendments to the 2007 Budget, including a Fire Tax on real property at a proposed amount of ½ mill for the year 2007 to benefit the Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Company, and that the amended budget is on display after December 15, 2006 for public review at 3630 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania during normal business hours.

            Mr. Walbert seconded the motion.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

            Mr. Nagle moved that the Board approve to adopt Resolution 2006—19 to adopt the Hanover Township Non—Uniformed Employees' Money Purchase Pension Plan as described as follows and that the Chairman and Secretary be authorized to sign the Resolution for full—time employees hired after December 31, 2006.

 

RESOLUTION 2006—19

HANOVER TOWNSHIP NON—UNIFORMED EMPLOYEES' MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN

Plan Features:

              I.      PLAN YEAR:  JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

 

           II.      ELIGIBILITY:  Hired after 12/31/2006

Full—Time working at least 35 hours per week

Service requirement — 6 months from date of hire

 

 

 

         III.      VESTING:

A.           Employer Contributions

Years of Service                          Vested Percentage

Less than 3 years                         0%

3 years but less than 4 years                     20%

4 years but less than 5 years                     40%

5 years but less than 6 years                     60%

6 years but less than 7 years                     80%

7 years or more                                       100%

 

Member is 100% vested in the event of Normal Retirement, Death, or Disability

 

B.                       Employee Contributions

Employee contribution accounts are 100% vested at all times.

 

        IV.      RETIREMENT AGES

Normal Retirement — age 62 and 7 years participation

Early Retirement — age 55 and 10 years of service

Disability Retirement — Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits

 

           V.      EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS

100% matching of employee contributions to a maximum of 8% of Annual Salary

 

        VI.      EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS

Mandatory — 6% of Annual Salary

Voluntary — up to an additional 6% of compensation in 1% increments

 

Note:  Cannot be tax deferred

 

      VII.      NORMAL FORMS OF DISTRIBUTION

Installment Payments

Lump Sum

Purchase an annuity from an insurance company

 

      Mr. Finnigan gave an overview regarding this resolution.

      Mr. Salvesen seconded the motion.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

            Mr. Nagle moved that the Board approve the Appraisal Evaluation Process and form EAF122006 and that said process be included in the next update of the Hanover Township Employee Handbook.

            Mr. Walbert seconded the motion.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

 

ROAD REPORTS

            Mr. Walbert — Road District #1, Mr. Salvesen — Road District #2, Mr. Diacogiannis — Road District #3, Mr. Colon — Road District #4 and Mr. Nagle — Road Districts #5 & #6 had nothing to report on any district.

 

ENGINEER'S REPORT

            Mr. Birdsall updated the Board on the Jaindl Plan.

 

SOLICITOR'S REPORT

            Mr. Broughal stated he has the Improvements Agreement for the Dewire Estates Subdivision for signature.

            Mr. Colon moved that the Board authorize the Chairman and Secretary to sign the Improvements Agreement for Dewire Estates Subdivision.

            Mr. Nagle seconded the motion.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT

            Mr. Healy had nothing to report.

 

MANAGER'S REPORT

            Mr. Finnigan distributed the Bethlehem Area Public Library report.

 

            Upon motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board approved adjournment of the regular meeting and opened the Executive Session for personnel matters and contract negotiations at 9:50 P.M.

Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.

 

            The Executive Session concluded at 10:57 P.M.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                Stacy C. Milo

                                                                                                Secretary/Treasurer