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 Kevin Healy.
Upon
motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board approved the Agenda
with the addition of the RCN discussion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert
yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Upon
motion of Mr. Nagle, seconded by Mr. Salvesen, the Board approved the minutes,
as written, from the meeting of the Board of Supervisors dated September 12,
2006.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert
yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Upon
motion of Mr. Salvesen, seconded by Mr. Colon, the Board approved the List of
Bills and Transfers dated September 26, 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.
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS,
COMMITTEES
Mr.
Finnigan introduced Mr. Timothy Brooks and Kristopher Mattson to the Board. Mr.
Brooks has been selected to be the Emergency Management Coordinator and Mr.
Mattson has been selected to be the Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator.
Mr. Finnigan stated that they will be working with Mike Coogan, Vince Milite
and Frank Almer.
Mr. Walbert moved that the Board
appoint Timothy A. Brooks as Emergency Management Coordinator, subject to the
approval of Pennsylvania Emergency Management.
Mr. Nagle
seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr.
Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Mr.
Walbert moved that the Board appoint Francis B. Almer as Deputy Emergency
Management Coordinator.
Mr. Nagle
seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert
yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Mr.
Walbert moved that the Board approve to appoint Kristopher S. Mattson as Deputy
Emergency Management Coordinator.
Mr. Nagle
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 to appoint Mr. Jared McLaughlin, 5208 Harriet
Lane, Bethlehem, PA., 18017 to the Special Events Committee with the term
expiring January 1, 2008; and to notify Mr. McLaughlin and the Special Events
Committee of the appointment.
Mr. Nagle
seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert
yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
PUBLIC WORKS
Mr.
Finnigan explained why representatives from RCN were here; so if the Board
would get complaints, they would know what was going on. Mr. Finnigan stated
that on each complaint he has received, RCN has been out within 24 hours to
address any problems, complaints and concerns the residents have.
Mr.
Michael Kane, Mr. John Young and Mr. Mike Edmund were present from the RCN
Engineering Department. Mr. Kane stated there are in the process of putting 8—9
miles of underground network in the Pointe North area to service phone, cable
and internet service. Mr. Kane explained what they are doing, how they are
working with PA One Call, PPL, Verizon
and other utility companies and detailed the problems they have experienced
since beginning the work and how they are trying to prevent problems.
Mr. Kane explained
the pedestals or stumps, why they are there and when they will be removed.
Mr. Kane stated that as of now, there are 100
homes that are active and ready for service. Mr. Kane commented on how
beautiful the properties in the area are and that they are not doing anything
deliberately and the contractor is responsible, as well as RCN, for the restoration, re—seeding, straw,
whatever it takes.
Mr. Colon
asked if they are affecting the shade trees and their root structure.
Mr. Kane
stated in most cases, they use a machine that finds the roots, alerts you of
them so that the roots can be avoided.
Mr. Colon
asked if another competitor would want to come in the Township, would they have
to trench.
Mr. Kane
stated yes, they would have to do their own network.
Mr. Nagle
asked if RCN will be working in other parts of the Township.
Mr. Kane
stated that between now and the end of the year they will be doing other parts.
Mr. Young
stated that right now there about 12 service areas in Hanover Township and the
entire Township will be re—built with two—way.
The Board
thanked them for coming out and explaining what they are doing.
ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Nagle
noted for the record that the 2007 Pension Minimum Municipal Obligation will be
$247,936.00 as notified by the Secretary/Treasurer.
Mr. Nagle
moved that the Board approve to waive the rental fee for the meeting room at
the Community Center on September 30, 2006 to the Citizens Against Terrorism in
regards to a lecture on Terrorism Awareness and Prevention to be given by State
Trooper Daniel Steele; and to notify the Recreation Director and the Citizens
Against Terrorism of the Board's action.
Mr. Colon
seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert
yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
DEVELOPMENTS
Mr.
Finnigan stated that he and Mr. Birdsall's office have been working with Jaindl
Land Company relative to access onto Lot 11. Mr. Finnigan referenced the letter
from Mr. Jaindl and stated that both he and Mr. Birdsall are comfortable with
the content of the letter and therefore would need a motion authorizing the
Chairman to sign the letter dated September 25, 2006 from David Jaindl relative
to access to Lot 11 in conjunction with Pidcock Engineering's SK—37 drawing
dated August 22, 2006 and last revised September 21, 2006.
Mr. Colon
moved that the Board approve to authorize the Chairman to sign the letter dated
September 25, 2006 from Jaindl Land Company relative to access to Lot 11 in
conjunction with Pidcock Engineering's SK—37 drawing dated August 22, 2006 and
last revised September 21, 2006.
Mr. Nagle
seconded the motion.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert
yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Mr.
Finnigan noted for the record that earlier tonight Mr. Diacogiannis signed the
Subdivision Maintenance Agreement, Declaration of Covenant and Agreement for
Maintenance of Stormwater Management Facilities and Subdivision Improvements
Agreement for Hanover Corporate Center 2.
Attorney
Zator was present representing Jaindl Land Company and thanked the Board for
their efforts.
A
discussion was held concerning the amendment to the security agreement for
Hanover Pointe. Mr. Broughal stated they sent a letter asking to switch from a
tri—party agreement to a letter of credit and he does not have a problem with
that, assuming that the numbers are correct, and the improvements agreement is
going to have to be amended to reflect that it's now a letter of credit rather
than an improvements agreement. Mr. Broughal stated that he needs to prepare an
amendment and needs Mr. Birdsall to confirm the amount.
Mr.
Finnigan stated that they need to provide us with an amendment extending the
current security to August 27, 2007 prior to September 28, 2006.
COURTESY OF THE FLOOR
Cynthia
Lancaster of 4845 Matt's Drive was present to express her concerns regarding
the RCN problems. She had her power and phone lines cut and she is not happy
with the stump boxes on her property. She stated this does not enhance her
property or the Township at all.
Mrs. Lancaster respectfully requested that the
Township create a code for future companies to follow or an approval process
that the companies have to go through regarding size, color, quantity of any
structure above the ground.
Mr.
Diacogiannis thanked her for her comments and told her she missed the
presentation by RCN earlier in the meeting and gave her a brief overview of
RCN's discussion.
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 District
#5 & 6 had nothing to report.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Mr.
Birdsall had nothing to report.
SOLICITOR'S REPORT
Mr.
Broughal had nothing to report.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Mr. Healy
reported that Hanson Aggregates is doing the 2006 Roadwork and we are having
some problems with them and are getting poor quality work. The work will get
done, but it will be late.
Leaf
Collection will begin October 15th.
MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr.
Finnigan reported on the following:
Upon motion of Mr. Colon yes, seconded by Mr. Nagle, the Board approved adjournment at 8:22 P.M.
Mr. Colon yes, Mr. Salvesen yes, Mr. Nagle yes, Mr. Walbert yes, Mr. Diacogiannis yes.
Stacy C. Milo
Secretary/Treasurer