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, Engineer Birdsall, Solicitor Broughal, 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. Diacogiannis, seconded by Mr. Walbert, the Board unanimously approved the minutes, as written, from the meeting of the Board of Supervisors dated September 25, 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 October 9, 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. Finnigan had nothing to report.

Mr. Jack Calahan was present regarding the Manorhouse property and a sketch plan that was presented to the Board at their last meeting. Mr. Calahan stated that they addressed all issues from the meeting last week except for one, which is reducing the number of units by two, from 50 to 48. Reducing the units this way would kill the architecture and the cumulative effect would kill 20% of the job. Mr. Calahan asked the Board if he could go ahead with the original architecture with 10 unit buildings and 50 units.

Some of the issues that were addressed was the parking. They increased the parking to 3 spaces per unit for a total of 157 parking spaces. The opening to the community was aligned with the Zawarski development across the street and the landscaping has increased.

Mr. Calahan stated that the sound barrier was originally designed for Manorhouse and it met the sound requirements for that project. He will look at this and comply with whatever requirements we can meet on the property.

A discussion was held concerning the emergency access road.

  The Board has no problem with the number of units.

Mr. Birdsall stated the barrier needs to be addressed.

Mr. Birdsall and Mr. Sterner will work with Mr. Calahan on the sound barrier.

Mr. Finnigan directed the Township Solicitor and the Township Engineer to prepare a zoning ordinance amendment for the zoning map change.

Mr. Joseph Gurinko from the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission was present to discuss the findings of the Route 22 Corridor long term needs.

Attorney James Holzinger and Mr. Joseph Posh were present to discuss 4844 Bath Pike and the possibility of developing a CVS Pharmacy on that property. This property is located in a PIBD Zoning District.

Mr. Salvesen arrived at 8:26 P.M.

The Board gave their comments on the traffic and the entrance and exit to this property.

Mr. Birdsall will review the traffic data and impacts.

Mr. Finnigan moved that the Board approve to authorize the Township Solicitor to advertise for a public hearing on November 20, 2001 for amendments to the Township Zoning Ordinance and the Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.

Mr. Walbert seconded the motion.

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

Mr. Colon moved that the Board approve to grant the St. Nicholas Church an extension to November 30, 2001 to complete improvements, and to notify the Developer of the Board's action.

Mr. Walbert seconded the motion.

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

It was noted for the record that Holiday Inn Lot 3 has granted the Township an extension to December 6, 2001.

Mr. Colon moved to authorize the Chairman and Secretary to execute the agreements for Gateway Office Plaza.

Mr. Finnigan seconded the motion.

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

Mr. Colon moved that the Board accept the improvements for LVIP IV Lot 13 upon the following conditions:

• That the Developer provide maintenance security in the amount of $11,550.00 (15% x $77,000.00)

• That the Board approve the start of the eighteen (18) month maintenance period conditioned upon the receipt of the maintenance security.

• That the Board not release the improvement security until the maintenance security is provided.

• That the Developer adheres to Township Policy #25 (payment of Plans and Appeals Account charges); and to notify the Developer of the Board's action.

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

Mr. Walbert moved that the Board approve to authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement between Hanover Township and the NCSPCA. This agreement will be for the housing and disposal of stray animals, 24 hour emergency service for injured strays, full record keeping and documentation required by the Department of Agriculture Bureau of Dog Law, Spay/Neuter assistance programs, stray animal drop—off, twenty—four hours a day/seven days a week, including weekends and holidays for animal control officers and police officers, quarantine of stray animals suspected of rabies, humane investigations, citations and prosecutions, veterinary care for sick or injured strays.

Mr. Colon seconded the motion.

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

Mr. Walbert moved that the Board approve to authorize the Chairman and Secretary to sign the Hold Harmless Agreement between Hanover Township and Richard and Diane Ankrom.

Mr. Colon seconded the motion.

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

A discussion was held regarding the Inter—municipal Sewer Agreement.

Mr. Diacogiannis moved that the Board approve to designate Friday October 26, 2001 as Trick or Treat Night for Hanover Township between the hours of 6 P.M. and 8 P.M.

Mr. Finnigan seconded the motion.

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

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

The Jacksonville and Stoke Park Road project is delayed. We are waiting for PP & L to move the poles.

Need executive session.

Leaf collection will start October 15^th.

Need to vacate the portion of Stoke Park Road by Wegmans.

Mr. Salvesen moved that the Board approve to advertise for a Public Hearing on October 23, 2001 for the vacation of a portion of Stoke Park Road by Wegmans.

Mr. Colon seconded the motion.

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

Need executive session.

Mr. Birdsall had nothing to report.

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

Mr. Salvesen reported on Road District #2, 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.

Mr. Salvesen closed the regular business meeting to adjourn to executive session at 9:00 P.M.

Mr. Salvesen re—opened the regular business meeting at 9:35 P.M.

Mr. Finnigan moved that the Board approve to hold a Public Hearing regarding Church on the Move curative amendment on Tuesday November 27, 2001 at the Township Community Center at 7:30 P.M.

Mr. Diacogiannis seconded the motion.

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

Upon motion of Mr. Colon, seconded by Mr. Finnigan, the Board approved adjournment at 9:39 P.M.

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

Linda J. Sterner

Secretary/Treasurer