WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
7171 ALLENTOWN
BOULEVARD, HARRISBURG, PA 17112
MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2002
CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 p.m.
Chairman
Jones called the August 5, 2002, regular meeting of the West Hanover Township
Board of Supervisors to order at 7:00 PM.
Mr. Steinmeier delivered an invocation, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Robert Jones, Chairman Gloria
Zimmerman, Supervisor
Stephen Millard, Secretary/Treasurer
PUBLIC COMMENT – (Agenda Items Only)
Sgt. Lewis of Troop H of the PA State Police
presented information on the upcoming Citizen’s Police Academy. The classes will be held on Thursday’s
evenings, September 19 through November 21, from 6:30 to 9:00 PM. The class is free but registration is
required due to limited class size.
Background checks are also performed on all participants.
There was no public comment.
PUBLIC HEARING/MEETINGS
A.
Text Amendment to Zoning
Ordinance, CD School District, September 16, 2002
PRESENTATIONS, STAFF/COMMITTE
REPORTS
Building Inspector.
Harold Arndt did photograph the scene of the Manada Hill Inn fire this
morning but the State Police are investigating it as a crime scene so he was
not able to do an inspection. It
appears that the Inn is a total loss.
Zoning Officer. Mr.
Rimer has been reviewing applicants for the position of Zoning Officer and
plans to schedule interviews later this week.
Public Works. Mr. Harman
presented his weekly reports and the new project status report. Morning Star Ave. has not been paved due to
a delay for the water company. There
has also been a great deal of vandalism to the “Road Closed” signs for Clover
Lane.
Parks and Recreation. There was a great deal of discussion on the future of the Caboose. The only motion that was passed by the Park
and Recreation Board was to send the issue to the Board of Supervisors for
action. The general consensus of the
Board was to explore a variety of options to divest the township of the
Caboose. These options included
checking with museums, other municipalities, and advertising the availability
of the caboose. This item will be
included in the next meeting agenda as new business.
There was also discussion on the recommendation by
the Parks and Rec Board to require the School District to pay Fee-in-Lieu-of
fees. The Board felt that any priority
given to the Township for use of facilities would not be sufficient for our
purposes. This issue is working its way
through the Planning Commission process.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
TREASURER’S
REPORT (· Need Approval)
Mr.
Millard read the Treasurer’s report:
Mr. Millard reported the
payroll costs and stated there were no other invoices paid in advance.
Total
prepaid expenditures $22,212.41
Mrs. Zimmerman moved, seconded by Mr. Hoffman, to
approve the prepaid expenditures of $22,212.41. Motion passed unanimously.
Vouchers to be approved 8/19/02 $41,132.42
Mr. Millard reported on two
additional invoices to be added to the presented list: UGI gas bill of $127.90, and the
compensation for Clover Lane damage to Kevin Topps of $1500.00. There was a question on the amount of the
monthly retainer for Diana Reed, accountant.
This amount will be reviewed for the new budget year. Mr. Jones moved, seconded by Mr.
Millard, to approve the expenditures of $42,760.32. Motion passed unanimously
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS AND PLANS
#02.006 P/SB Walnut Run,
Rabbit Lane & Fairville Avenue.
Mr. Bob Fisher, RJ Fisher and Associates, presented the preliminary
subdivision plan for Walnut Run. The
plan consists of 83 acres with 18 lots and 2 open spaces. Each waiver request was reviewed in detail
with discussion centering on the following three requests:
Section 173-15I Street Lights. The initial request was a waiver for all the streetlights except those at the two main intersections. This was modified through discussion, and agreed to by the Board, to request waiver of all streetlights.
Section 173-25C. Installation of “No Parking” signs. Mr. Fisher stated that with the small number of lots, and the large lot size with long driveways for additional parking, that the requirement of all “No Parking” signs be waived.
Section 173-33I5 Setback of Community Sewage Disposal from Property Line. This system serves seven lots on one side of the creek. It was designed to use the natural contours of the land for the system. The back-up area is next to it but with steeper slopes and poorer soils. Mr. Fisher stated that this has been cleared with the SEO, Brian McFeaters.
Mrs. Zimmerman moved, seconded by Mr. Ziltz, for
the Walnut Run Preliminary subdivision plan #02.006, that the Board of
Supervisors waive the West Hanover Township Subdivision and Land Development
Ordinance for:
·
Section 173-15I Street Lights (with amended
modification of the waiver request)
·
Section 173-33I16 Screening of Community Sewage
System
·
Section 173-37B2 Dedication of Recreation Land
·
Section 173-48.B Stormwater Detention
·
Section 173-25C Installation of “no parking”
signs
·
Section 173-33I5 Setback of Community Sewage
Disposal from Property Line
and direct the
Planning Commission memorandum be incorporated into and made part of this
motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Mrs. Zimmerman
moved, seconded by Mr. Hoffman, to approve the Walnut Run preliminary
subdivision plan #02.006, tax parcel #68-020-002 contingent upon:
1. Certification of ownership
and dedicatory statement shall be signed and notarized.
2. Sewage planning module shall
be submitted.
3.
Wetlands Certification shall be executed.
4.
A certified Landscape Architect shall seal landscaping Plan.
5.
Approval of the change in floodplain by the FIA, if necessary.
6.
Obtaining the necessary stream crossing permits and other applicable
environmental disturbance permits for the bridge crossing over Walnut Run.
7.
Adding a note to the Plan placing limitations on improvements and/or
reconstruction of the barn within the dedicated right-of-way.
8.
Other corrections recommended by the Township Staff, Township Engineer,
Dauphin County Planning Commission, and Environmental Advisory Council.
Motion passed unanimously.
#02.009 F/SB Brynfield
East Phase II & III, Hershey Road.
Mr.
Jones moved, seconded by Mr. Hoffman, for the Brynfield East Phase II & III
final Subdivision Plan #02.009, that the Board of Supervisors waive the West
Hanover Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance for Section
173-15.C.(7) and 173-15.C.(16) Letters from utilities, Section 173-15.C.(6)
stormwater management report, Section 173-15.C.(8) wetland study, Section
173-15.C.(10) school district notification, Section 173-15.C.(11) traffic
impact study, Section 173-15.C.(12) sewer authority capacity letter and Section
173-25.F.(2) street pavement section and direct the Planning Commission
memorandum be incorporated into and made part of this motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Mrs. Zimmerman
moved, seconded by Mr. Hoffman, to approve the Brynfield East Phase II &
III final subdivision plan #02.009, tax parcel #68-030-025 contingent upon:
·
Approval of the Erosion and Sedimentation Control by the Dauphin County
Conservation District
·
Paying fee in lieu in the amount of $300.00 per lot prior to the plan
being recorded
·
Posting of the proper improvement guarantee and execution of a
development agreement.
·
Surveyor and Engineers certification shall be executed.
·
Certification and ownership and dedicatory statement shall be signed
and notarized.
·
Wetland certification shall be executed.
·
A landscape architect shall certify the landscape plan.
·
Other items as determine necessary by the Township.
Motion passed unanimously.
Authorize SSEMS Employee Benefit Ambulance Membership Plan. There was some question about what actual benefits would accrue in participating in this membership. Mr. Millard moved, seconded by Mr. Ziltz, to not participate in the request for membership but continue with the annual Township contribution. Motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2002-45 Clover Lane Temporary Road Closure. There was some confusion in determining the detour route map. Mrs. Zimmerman moved, seconded by Mr. Hoffman, to approve the plan to close the northern part of Clover Lane from Route 22 to Patterson Dr., to start on Monday, August 26, 2002. Motion passed unanimously.
Authorize advertisement for bid proposals for Public Works storage shed building. Mr. Harman earlier reported on the lack of storage, especially covered storage. The current need is only for approximately 80 ‘ but he estimates that the full 160’ length will be needed in 1 to 2 years. The Board felt that it would be foolish to build the smaller building when it would be outgrown so quickly. However the actual need is only for a shed type building without the front enclosed and the garage doors. Mrs. Zimmerman moved, seconded by Mr. Hoffman, to authorize advertisements for bid proposal for a shed style pole building between the Public Works building and the salt shed, to consist of a roof and back side for storage of public works equipment, with supplemental information on enclosing the front side and installing garage doors. Motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
BOS Conference Authorization Twp. Code Section 607. (4). Proposals were presented for Dixie Fesig to attend the fall mini conference of the PA Recreation and Park Society, and Bill McCahan to attend the Keystone Emergency Management Association Workshop. It was noted that there is no line item in the budget for EMS Workshops/Training. This will be corrected in the next budget. Mr. Ziltz moved, seconded by Mrs. Zimmerman, to approve attendance for Dixie Fesig and Bill McCahan to attend upcoming seminars. Motion passed unanimously.
Article 67 & 68 Zoning Ordinance Amendments Public Hearing date of October 21, 2002. Mrs. Zimmerman moved, seconded by Mr. Hoffman, to set a public hearing date of October 21, 2002, for Zoning Ordinance Amendments. Motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2002-46 Originate Ped Path Committee. This item was tabled till the next meeting.
Resolution 2002-47 Join Harrisburg Regional Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Hoffman moved, seconded by Mr. Ziltz, to join the Harrisburg Regional Chamber of Commerce. Motion passed unanimously.
Release of Security, IFR Associates. There were questions about the detail of what items were to be released. Mr. Ziltz moved, seconded by Mr. Millard to table the item till the next meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Application for Fire Hydrant – Morning Star Avenue. Mr. Yost clarified the hold harmless clause in the contract. Mr. Ziltz moved, seconded by Mr. Hoffman, to apply for a Fire Hydrant on Morning Star Ave. Motion passed unanimously.
Accept bid for Galion Roll-o-static Tandem Roller. No bids were received on the roller. Mr. Hoffman moved, seconded by Mr. Ziltz, to re-advertise and try other strategies to solicit interest in the roller for sale. Motion passed unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
The letter from Scott Tochterman on the
funding request for the Exit 77 project was reviewed. A letter has since been sent to Congressman Gekas over Chairman
Jones’ signature. The Board requested
copies of the letter so they may each send the letter to the Congressman.
Mr. Rimer received a call from Rep. Marsico
regarding funds from the Hotel tax to be used for infrastructure
improvements. A letter will be written
to Dan Robinson to request matching funds for the Exit 77 project.
OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME
BEFORE THE BOARD
All 5 Board members
expressed interest in attending the Dauphin County Association of Township
Supervisors Annual Convention.
PUBLIC COMMENT
SUPERVISORS COMMENTS