WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
7171
ALLENTOWN BOULEVARD, HARRISBURG, PA
17112
MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 16, 2002
EXECUTIVE SESSION
An executive session was held prior to the public
Board meeting. Items discussed included
personnel matters and legal issues.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Jones called the September 16, 2002, regular meeting of the West Hanover Township Board of Supervisors to order at 7:00 PM. Mrs. Zimmerman delivered an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT – None
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Application - Buffer and Screening Requirements for Elementary
and Secondary Schools and Institutions of Higher Education, Central Dauphin
School District. Please see transcript.
South Central EMS - Barry Calhoun. Mr.
Calhoun made a presentation to Bill McCahan.
The certificate was in recognition of his outstanding performance and
exceptional ability and dedication to the community as a volunteer with both
the West Hanover Township volunteer Fire Department and as the West Hanover
Township Director of Emergency Medical Services.
Delta Development – Status Report on Exit 77 – Lou
Roth & Tara Nicotra. Mr. Roth made a brief presentation on the
status of funding for the Exit 77 project.
The Senate has passed the Department of Transportation bill however it
did not appropriate for the Interstate Maintenance Funds, which included the
Exit 77 project. The Interstate
Maintenance Fund had a $74 million cut in funding. The bill now goes before the House. The general consensus was there would probably be no funding
approved before the election.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Mr. Millard read the Treasurer’s report:
Mr. Millard identified the following prepaid
expenditures:
Vouchers prepaid to meet due
dates $11,624.73
Total prepaid expenditures $33,553.61
Mr. Ziltz moved, seconded by Mr. Zimmerman, to
approved the prepaid expenditures.
Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Millard made one addition to the
vouchers, $217.54 for mileage reimbursement for Harold Arndt to total
$64,292.89. Mrs. Zimmerman
moved, seconded by Mr. Ziltz, to approve the vouchers of $64,292.89. Motion passed unanimously.
In reviewing the financial statement ending
August 31, 2002, Mr. Jones questioned the state shared revenue amount. Several deposits have not been received yet.
Text
Amendment to Zoning Ordinance – Buffer and Screening
Requirements for Elementary and Secondary Schools and Institutions of Higher
Education – CD School District Application.
Mr.
Millard moved, seconded by Mr. Ziltz, to amend the existing Section 195-140(C)
to read as follows:
All
commercial, public, institutional and industrial uses shall provide handicapped
parking spaces in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
Accessibilities Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities, developed by the U. S.
Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. The applicant shall certify in writing or
plan note that a zoning application and/or subdivision/land development plan
complies with all relevant ADA requirements.
Motion passed unanimously.
There
was a great deal of discussion on the proposed text amendment section B. It was determined that the Board could
discuss and vote on each of the three sections separately. Mrs. Zimmerman moved, seconded by Mr. Hoffman, to
deny the proposed text amendment section B, Screening Standards for Elementary
and Secondary Schools and Institutions of Higher Education. Motion passed four to one, with Mr. Jones
voting nay to the motion.
#01.010, F/LD Vartan Bank,
Clover Lane & Allentown Boulevard (Received Time Extension until December 3, 2002, Action
by November 18, 2002). Mr. Yost has
spoken with their attorneys and the final draft of the language on the sidewalk
issue will be completed shortly. Mr.
Ziltz moved, seconded by Mr. Hoffman to accept the extension authorized by
Vartan Bank to December 3, 2002. Motion
passed unanimously.
#02.008 F/LD Central Dauphin
High School, Piketown & Linglestown Road. The
plan is presented for approval with the landscaping plan as approved by the
Zoning Hearing Board. The amendment
that was just voted down has no affect on the plan under consideration. There were also 3 draft agreements,
presented by Solicitor Yost, to be included as part of the plan review for the
project. These were developed in
conjunction with Dennis Shatto, Solicitor for the Central Dauphin School
District. Mr. Yost presented the latest
(dated 9/16/02) version of the agreements.
Mr. Hoffman moved, seconded by Mr. Ziltz, to include the 9/16/02
version of 3 agreements (commonly referred to as Piketown Road realignment,
Piketown Road curve improvement, and Blue Ridge Ave. intersection improvement)
between the Township and the Central Dauphin School District and incorporate
these into the plan review. Motion
passed unanimously.
There was some discussion on
the provision for Park and Recreation areas or fee-in-lieu-of-funds. The Park and Recreation Board recommended
that the FILO funds not be waived unless they are given first consideration for
space use. It was agreed that, based on
the Central Dauphin School District policy section 700, there was a low
probability of special consideration given to the Township. The Board agreed that this item still needed
to be negotiated.
Mr. Jones moved, seconded by
Mr. Ziltz, for the Central Dauphin School District Final land development plan
#02.008, that the Board of Supervisors waive the West Hanover Township
Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance for:
1. Section
173-11 Preliminary Plan Requirements
2. Section 173-25 Minimum Centerline Grade
3. Section
173-26 Installation of curbing along the west side of the southern end of
relocated Piketown Road and along the south side of Linglestown Road
4. Section
173-45.B.1.d Storm sewer pipe size
5. Section
713-15.B.(3) Minimum driveway profile scale
6. Section
173-15.B.(4) Minimum property description scale
7. Section
173-27.B.2 Installation of sidewalk along the west side of relocated Piketown
Road
8. Section
173-24.F.2 Street elevation in the floodplain
And
direct the Planning Commission memorandum be incorporated into and made part of
this motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Ziltz moved, seconded by Mr. Millard, to
approve the Central Dauphin School District final land development plan
#02.008, contingent upon:
1. Section
173-15.C.(1) Approval of the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan by the
Dauphin County Conservation District.
2. Section
173-15.C.(2) Approval of the Sewage Planning Module by the Department of
Environmental Protection.
3. Article
XIX of the Zoning Ordinance – Approval of the Landscaping Plan by Township
Staff.
4. Section
173-17 Posting of the standard improvement guarantee and execution of a
development agreement.
5. Section
173-15.B.(16) Surveyor’s certification shall be executed
6. Section
173-15.B.(17) & (18) Certification of ownership shall be signed and
notarized.
7. Execution
of an agreement with the Central Dauphin School District and posting of a
complete improvement guarantee for the permitting, development and construction
and other aspects of the Piketown Road Realignment Project for future
dedication to West Hanover Township.
8. Execution
of agreements relative to the CD School District’s conditional use approval by
the Board of Supervisors regarding: (a) the Piketown Road “curve” improvement
project, and (b) possible future safety and mobility improvements that may be
warranted at Blue Ridge Avenue, Jonestown Road, and Allentown Boulevard
intersection area.
9. Other
applicable outstanding comments as identified by the Township Staff.
10.
The resolution of Section 173-37 – Recreation
Requirements
Motion passed unanimously
Resolution 2002-46 Originate Pedestrian-Path Committee. There is one minor change to the resolution as presented: the Board of Supervisors will appoint all members of the committee. As a matter of practice, the Board will take recommendations from the respective boards. Mr. Ziltz moved, seconded by Mr. Hoffman, to approve Resolution 2002-46 to originate the Pedestrian-Path Committee. Motion passed unanimously.
Town Meeting - Senator Piccola – 9/21/02 @ 10:00 to 10:45 AM. Mr. Jones announced the plans for Senator Piccola’s Town Meeting and encouraged everyone to attend.
BOS Conference Authorization Twp. Code Section 607. (4). Mr. Hoffman moved, seconded by Mr. Ziltz to authorize Mr. Rimer’s attendance at the 2002 Annual Fall Manager’s meeting in Landisville on November 1, 2002. Motion passed unanimously.
Township/Water & Sewer Authority Insurance Renewal for 2003. All of the Township insurances are valid through the end of the year; therefore we are in the process of renewing for the calendar year 2003. Currently the insurances are prorated for Water and Sewer Authority and the Township however guidance is needed to determine whether this arrangement should be changed to separate the Water and Sewer Authority completely or not. The Board would like to see premium rates for all the insurances in the 2 different manners: completely separate policies, or combined policies with the premiums prorated.
Accept and Award Bids for Galion Roll-o-static Tandem Roller. Mr. Hoffman moved, seconded by Mr. Millard, to award the bid for the Galion Roll-o-static Tandem Roller to the highest bidder, Mr. Thomas R. Stoner. Motion passed unanimously.
Accept and Award Bid for 2 new vehicles. No bids were received either from the advertisement or faxed bid requests. Mr. Hoffman stated that the state contract list was just released. The Board advised to pursue the state contract avenue for vehicle purchase.
Designate date for Halloween. Mrs. Zimmerman moved, seconded by Mr. Hoffman, to designate Thursday, October 31, 2002, from 6 to 8 PM, as the Township Trick-or-Treat night. Motion passed unanimously.
Approve and Authorize West Hanover Township Household Hazardous Waste Program for 2003. There was one correction to the cost of the program; the new cost should read as $1,111.67. There is a nominal fee to residents for disposal of latex paint. Cans with dried out paint can be included in the regular disposal. Mr. Ziltz moved, seconded by Mrs. Zimmerman, to approved the West Hanover Township Household Hazardous Waste Program for 2002. Motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2002-50 General Reimbursement Agreement for Exit 77 project. This agreement is the result of Township efforts for the improvement of Exit 77. There was some question why the construction costs were not included in the cost estimate. The Township has not been using federal funds to pay Delta Development; therefore the Township has not run afoul of the requirement on antilobbying. Mr. Hoffman moved, seconded by Mr. Ziltz, to approve Resolution 2002-50, subject to review by Solicitor Yost, the General Reimbursement Agreement for the Exit 77 project. Motion passed unanimously.
Approve and Authorize Engineering agreement with HRG for Exit 77 project. This is the agreement between the Township and HRG for engineering of the project. Mr. Ziltz moved, seconded by Mrs. Zimmerman, to approve the engineering agreement with HRG for the Exit 77 project, subject to review by Solicitor Yost. Motion passed unanimously.
Letter of Credit Release, Clover Lee. Mr. Millard moved, seconded by Mr. Hoffman, to approve the release of $19,555 from the improvement guarantee for the Clover Lee project. Motion passed unanimously.
Letter of Credit Release, Skyline Business Center. Mr. Hoffman moved, seconded by Mr. Ziltz, to approve the release of $1,750 from the improvement guarantee for the Skyline View Retail/Office Center project. Motion passed unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE No
Discussion.
OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME
BEFORE THE BOARD None
PUBLIC COMMENT None
SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
Mr.
Ziltz: There was
a question on the budgeting for the Festival, both expense and income. There was also a question of contributions
from other organizations involved in the festival. Mr. Rimer will look into the issue.
Mr.
Millard: Mr.
Millard wants the General Code Publishers to update the website with current
supervisor information. He also would
like more information from Diana Reed on her accounting services.
Mrs.
Zimmerman: Mrs.
Zimmerman requested a permanent marquee in front of the Township building be
added as a budget item for next year.
Mr.
Jones: Mr. Jones
questioned the amount of vandalism going on in the park and at the construction
site on Clover Lane.
ADJOURNMENT 9:55 PM