WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
7171 ALLENTOWN
BOULEVARD, HARRISBURG, PA 17112
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16,
2002
CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 p.m.
Chairman Jones called the December 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.
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT – (Agenda Items Only)
Bob Imschweiler, 7932 Jonestown Rd. Mr.
Imschweiler complained about conditions at the Pilot Truck Stop. There is excessive oil running down the
road. He has contacted DEP about the
situation but it does not appear any action has been taken. One well in the neighborhood has been
contaminated and trucks are parked along Jonestown Road. He feels their oil separator is not working
and the riser in the detention pond is not operating. The general consensus of the Board was to hold a meeting between
Pilot, the neighborhood residents, Representative Ron Marsico, Senator Piccolo,
and the Dauphin County Commissioners.
Scott Boltz, 7940 Jonestown Road. Mr. Boltz
reported that he has no potable water, and in the latest rains there is a
strong odor of fuel in his basement sump pump.
Lt. Heath, State Police. Lt. Heath
presented applications for the Citizen Police Academy to start in
February. She reminded everyone of the
Terrorism Tip Line. She will ask that
patrols be stationed at Pilot when school buses are in the area. Mr. Steinmeier requested a report of the
crime statistics in West Hanover Township.
Linda Turns, 8000 Rabbit Lane. Ms. Turns
reiterated her request for the hiring of a new Zoning Officer. Mr. Rimer reported that he has had more
responses in the last few weeks and will be scheduling interviews over the
holidays.
PUBLIC HEARING/MEETINGS. None
Mr. Rimer pointed out the public meeting for the Rte
39/743 transportation study will be held on January 13, 2003.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Workshop meeting – December 9, 2003. Mrs. Zimmerman moved, seconded by Mr. Millard, to approve
the minutes. Motion passed unanimously
TREASURER’S REPORT
Mr. Millard
read the Treasurer’s report:
Mr.
Millard identified the following prepaid expenditures:
Vouchers prepaid to meet due
dates $0.00
Total prepaid expenditures $21,980.82
Mrs. Zimmerman moved,
seconded by Mr. Millard, to approve the prepaid
expenditures. Motion passed unanimously
Vouchers to be approved $31,875.74
Mr.
Millard presented additional invoices (not included on the list) to be paid by
the end of the year. Mr. Jones moved, seconded by Mr. Millard, to approve payment of all the presented
vouchers totaling $57,855.33. Motion
passed unanimously.
Financial
Statement, November, 2002. No
discussion.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS AND PLANS
#01.010, F/LD Vartan Bank, Clover Lane &
Allentown Boulevard (Received Time Extension until February 1, 2002, Action by
January 21, 2003)
#02.019
F/LD Capital Baptist Church, Hershey Road. Mr. Grove presented the final
land development plan. He has been
working with Mr. Yost to iron out the last minute items. A new NPDESII application must be submitted. He also pointed out that 4.64 acres will be
conveyed to the Township for Recreation.
Mr. Yost requested a formal agreement for the adjusted Sidewalk Variance
in addition to the note on the plans. Mrs.
Zimmerman moved, seconded by Mr. Millard, for the Capital Baptist Church final
land development plan #02.019, that the Board of Supervisors waive the West
Hanover Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance for driveway
profile scale, existing tree and vegetation description and direct the Planning
Commission memorandum be incorporated into and made part of this motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Mrs. Zimmerman
moved, seconded by Mr. Ziltz, to approve the Capital Baptist Church final land
development plan #02.019, tax parcel #68-024-170 contingent upon:
·
Addressing the contingencies of the preliminary
plan approval
·
Approval of the Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Plan by the Dauphin County Conservation District
·
Approval of the NPDES permit to discharge
stormwater.
·
Posting of the proper improvement guarantee and
execution of a development agreement.
·
Execution of the applicable agreement relating to
Plan Note #3 by the Township Solicitor prior to final plan approval.
·
Dedicating the 4.64-acre tract of land at the
time of plan recordation.
·
Providing a copy of the PENNDOT Highway Occupancy
permit to the Township prior to obtaining a building permit.
·
The plan for the installation of the sewer system
approved by the West Hanover Township Water & Sewer Authority, when
applicable.
·
Addressing outstanding staff review comments.
·
Other items as determined necessary by the
Township
Motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Project/Program Status Report. Mr. Rimer pointed out that both the Village and the Sexually Oriented Business Zoning Ordinances are going before the Planning Commission at their December meeting.
Township Building Reservation Fees. The $25 reservation fee for the Township meeting room was discussed. The general consensus of the Board was that it be specified as a $25 deposit, returnable upon the room inspection. Mr. Rimer will bring this matter before the Parks and Recreation Board at their next meeting.
Authorize Expenditure Sewer System/Flow Meter Monitoring. Three proposals were brought before the Board for monitoring the sanitary sewage flow at the gravity sewer serving Westford Crossing and Country Manor. There was some discussion on the need for monitoring. Mr. Rimer will talk with Mark Salisbury at the Water and Sewer Authority about visual monitoring.
Resolution 2002-63 Road
Dedications for Brynfield East
Resolution 2002-64 Road
Dedications for Brynfield Phases V & X
Resolution 2002-65 Road
Dedications for Brynfield Phases I, III, IX. (These three resolutions were discussed and voted on as one
entity.) Mr. Yost needs to determine
the correct legal descriptions. Mr.
Paul Hepler represented Yingst Homes, stated that not all the contingencies
have been completed as of today, however the remaining cannot be completed at
this time because of construction activity in the area and weather
concerns. Mr. Yost is working on a
draft agreement stating the developer is requesting dedication of these streets
primarily for snowplowing purposes. The
developer will be responsible for completing improvements both outside the
curb-to-curb area and within the curb area.
The improvement guarantee will remain in effect in addition to the
standard 18-month maintenance agreement.
The maintenance agreement will become effective from the time of
execution of the agreement rather than at the normal completion of the project
with the 18-month term not commencing until completion of the project and
acceptance by the Township. Mr. Millard moved, seconded by Mrs.
Zimmerman, to accept the road dedications of Brynfield Way, Hanoverdale Dr.,
Forney Way, Baumgardner Dr., Schaffner Dr., J.L. Moyer Court, and Quiggley
Circle in the Brynfield Subdivisions for the purposes of plowing these roads
with the following contingencies:
1. Execution of agreement for remaining
improvements, improvement guarantees, and maintenance guaranty.
2. Confirm accuracy of legal descriptions
of streets
3. Post of Maintenance security
4. Final inspection by HRG on last items
completed through 12/16/02.
Motion passed with Mr. Ziltz abstaining.
NEW
BUSINESS
West Hanover Township Fire Company 2003 Budget. Jim Johnson, President of the Fire Company, presented the Fire Company budget, requesting an increase in the fire tax millage. There was a great deal of discussion on the budget and plans to purchase new and sell old equipment, station renovations, paving, etc. The increase in millage is the first in 5 years and results in approximately an $8 increase for a property valued at $125,000.
Resolution 2002-66 West Hanover Township 2003 Budget. There have been no additions or corrections to the budget figures since adjustments were made at the last meeting. Mr. Ziltz moved, seconded by Mr. Millard to accept the 2003 budget for West Hanover Township as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2002-67 Tax Millage and Service Assessment Rates for 2003. The tax rate for general purposes remains at .9149. The tax rate for the fire hydrant fund, assessed only on those properties served by fire hydrants, decreased from .164 to .0984. The public street light foot frontage assessment, assessed only on those properties served by street lights, has changed to reflect new lighting zones based on recent installations. Mr. Millard moved, seconded by Mr. Ziltz, to accept the Tax millage and Service Assessment rates for 2003 as presented with the an increase of the Fire Tax rate to .2708 mills. Motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2002-68 Central Dauphin School District Sewage Module. This module was previously presented to the Board, however the resolution was missing. Mr. Ziltz moved, seconded by Mr. Millard, to adopt and submit to the DEP the Sewage Facilities plan for the New Central Dauphin High School. Motion passed unanimously.
Public Fire Hydrant Application – Brookridge Court. These two hydrants are already within a zone that is taxed for hydrants and therefore has no effect on the taxes collected. Mr. Ziltz moved, seconded by Mr. Millard, to authorize the Public Fire Hydrant application for Brookridge Court, contingent upon approval by the Fire Marshall and the Fire Chief. Motion passed unanimously.
Municipal Planning Advisory Service Participation for 2003. Mr. Ziltz moved, seconded by Mrs. Zimmerman, authorizing subscription to the Municipal Planning Advisory Service for 2003. Motion passed unanimously.
Bid for Salt Spreader. Three bids were received for the salt spreader. Mr. Millard moved, seconded by Mrs. Zimmerman, to authorize the sale of the salt spreader to the highest bidder, Mr. Scott Yingst. Motion passed unanimously.
2003 Humane Society Domestic Animal Protective Services Agreement. The Humane Society has presented the Township with several service/payment options. We can continue to pay for service on a per animal fee basis, however animals must be delivered, no pick up is available. If the Township pays on an annual basis it covers all animals both picked up or delivered. Mrs. Zimmerman moved, seconded by Mr. Ziltz, to authorize execution of the contract with the Humane Society for an annual fee of $1,346. Motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2002–69 Certificate of Residence Amendment for Capital Tax Collection Bureau. The Tax Collection Bureau is adding a change to the Bureau Regulations requiring a Certificate of Residence anytime there is a job, address, or name change. Mrs. Zimmerman moved, seconded by Mr. Ziltz, to approve resolution 2002-69, adding a certificate of residency to the Earned Income Tax Regulations. Motion passed unanimously.
Release of Security for Pilot Oil. Mr. Brulo, Township Engineer, recommends continuing to hold the complete security due to conditions at Jonestown Rd. and Route 39. Mr. Ziltz moved, seconded by Mrs. Zimmerman, to deny release of Improvement Guarantee for Pilot Travel Center. Motion passed unanimously.
Execution of PERCS Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement. The current contract, executed in 2000, specifies $63 per hour for services and $82 per hour for emergency calls not during business hours. The new contract raises these rates to $68 and $89 respectively Mr. Ziltz moved, seconded by Mrs. Zimmerman, to execute the new contract with PA Percs for traffic signal maintenance. Motion passed unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
There
was discussion on the letter from Mr. Harteis relating to parking problems at
Pilot. Mr.
Ziltz moved, seconded by Mr. Millard, authorizing the Township Manager to move
forward on the issue of “No Parking” signs on Jonestown Road from the
intersection of Jonestown and Route 39 to the intersection at Dewey Dr. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr.
Jones pointed out the letter from Neil Shatto resigning from the Zoning Hearing
Board. Mr.
Ziltz moved, seconded by Mr. Millard, to accept the resignation of Neil Shatto
from the Zoning Hearing Board. Motion
passed unanimously.
The
Board reviewed the invitation to a dinner Report to the Taxpayers featuring
Lowman Henry as speaker. All of the
Supervisors will attend.
OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME
BEFORE THE BOARD
Contact
was made with VideoNow Productions regarding broadcasting Supervisors meetings
on Comcast Cable. The cost is $200 per
meeting up to 2 hours.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Don
Steinmeier 11 N. Fairville Rd. Mr. Steinmeier reminded the Board of the voter referendum bill
recently passed providing $100 million to Fire Companies in Pennsylvania. He asked that the Supervisors and the Fire
Company present suggestions to Representative Marsico and Senator Piccolo.
Bill
McCahan, EMS Coordinator. Mr.
McCahan reported that the fire hydrant at Pilot has been knocked down
twice. PAWC is responsible for
maintaining the hydrants.
Carl
Haederer, 7025 Terrann Dr. Mr.
Haederer stated that the use of the Township Building should be reserved for
non-profit groups. He agreed with the
denial of releasing the improvement guaranty money to Pilot. He was concerned about liability issues with
the proposed Ped Path and recommended a referendum vote by the taxpayers.
Jim
Johnson, President, Fire Company. Mr. Johnson thanked the Board for its
support. He reported on the Santa Claus
activities coming up on Thursday, December 19, 2002.
John
Kerschner, Fine Line Homes. Mr.
Kerschner thanked the Board for all its activities this year in getting Clover
Lane constructed. He also presented the
Board with a check for $40,000 as their second installment for offsite
improvements to Sterling Road, traffic signals, and drainage improvements.
SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
Mr.
Jones asked Mr. Yost about the real estate transfer issue. He has not completed the research and will
report back.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:45 PM