WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
7171 ALLENTOWN
BOULEVARD, HARRISBURG, PA 17112
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2003
CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 p.m.
Chairman
Jones called the meeting to order at 7 PM.
The Pledge of Allegiance was followed by an invocation offered by Mrs.
Zimmerman.
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT. None.
PRESENTATIONS/STAFF REPORTS
Parks and Recreation. Ms. Fesig reported that the Municipal
building marquee is on order. She has
received three quotes for the brickwork base for the sign. There was some concern about the
specifications of each quote. This was
tabled to further review the quotes. Ms.
Fesig also announced the schedule for the summer playground programs.
PUBLIC HEARING:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular meeting – May 5, 2003. Mrs. Zimmerman moved, seconded by Mr. Ziltz, to approve
both the workshop meeting and regular meeting minutes of May 5, 2003, as
presented. Motion passed unanimously.
Workshop meeting – May 12, 2003. Mr. Millard moved, seconded by Mrs. Zimmerman, to approve
the workshop minutes of May 12, 2003, as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT (· Need Approval)
Mr. Millard
read the Treasurer’s report:
Mr.
Millard identified the following prepaid expenditures:
Vouchers prepaid to meet due
dates $3,700.00
Total prepaid expenditures $29,846.33
Mr. Ziltz moved, seconded by Mrs. Zimmerman, to
approve the prepaid expenditures in the amount of $29,846.33. Motion passed unanimously.
Vouchers to be approved $49,170.98
There
was some discussion about invoices from Delta Development, Diana Reed, and HRG. Mr. Ziltz
moved, seconded by Mrs. Zimmerman, to approve the vouchers in the amount of
$49,170.98. Motion passed unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS AND PLANS
#01.010, F/LD Vartan Bank, Clover Lane &
Allentown Boulevard. Received Time Extension from
May 2, 2003, for 90 days to July 31, 2003.
Action of BOS by July 21, 2003.
Linkovic Waiver of Subdivision Plan, East
Hanover/West Hanover Township. Mr. Robertson,
Engineer for the Ms. Linkovic, reported that East Hanover Township has approved
the plan and there is no activity to the land in West Hanover Township. Mrs. Zimmerman moved, seconded by Mr.
Ziltz, for the Rosemary L. Linkovic waiver request from submitting Plan
Specifications and Processing Procedures, that the Board of Supervisors waive
the West Hanover Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance Article
IV. Motion passed unanimously. Mrs. Zimmerman moved, seconded by Mr.
Millard, to approve the Rosemary L. Linkovic Final Subdivision
Plan, tax parcel #25-013-068, based upon the prior waiver. Motion passed unanimously.
#03.002 F/SB Roger &
Alice Cackovic, Appleby Road. Melissa Patula, Act One,
presented the plans for the two-lot subdivision. Mrs. Zimmerman moved, seconded by Mr. Millard, that the
Board of Supervisors waive the West Hanover Township Subdivision and Land
Development Ordinance Sections as noted.
1.
Section 173-12.A Preliminary Plan Requirements,
2.
Section 173-11.B(2)(bb) Existing contours,
3.
Section 173-11.B(3)(h) Wetland site delineation,
4.
Section 173-37.B(2) Dedication of Parkland,
5.
Section 173-11.B(3)(f) Stormwater management plan,
Motion passed with Mr. Ziltz abstaining. Mrs. Zimmerman moved, seconded by Mr.
Millard, to approve the Roger J. and Alice M. Cackovic Final Subdivision Plan,
#03.002, tax parcel #68-005-009 contingent upon:
1.
Providing a copy of the Deed for Lot #2 with Open Space restrictions,
2.
173.37 – Paying the fee-in-lieu of parkland dedication,
3.
173.11.B(3)(b) – Approval of the sewage planning module by PADEP,
4.
173.15.C(19) – Addressing all outstanding staff review comments
5.
Verification of monuments and markers by the Township Engineer
6.
173.15.C(19) – Other items as determined necessary by the Township.
Motion passed with Mr. Ziltz abstaining.
Nickson Oyer – Waiver of Fee-In-Lieu of Dedication
for Total Lot Area to Partial Lot Area. A letter
from Mr. Oyer’s attorney was presented requesting modification of the FILO fees
to only deal with the impact of his project on the site. This had been discussed at a previous
meeting. Mr. Ziltz moved,
seconded by Mrs. Zimmerman, to approve the waiver request of Section
173.37.C.1.c, to assess the fee-in-lieu of land dedication to the approximately
1.9 acres impacted by this project.
Motion passed unanimously.
Preliminary SD/LD plan for
Mapleton Grove,
Tax Parcel 68-028-035. Received time
extension to Aug. 18, 2003. Action of
BOS by August 18, 2003. Mr. Forrest
Troutman, representing Yingst Homes, presented an official time extension for
the Mapleton Grove development. Mrs.
Zimmerman moved, seconded by Mr. Millard, to accept the extension. Motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Project/Program Status Report. The Board requested Mr. Rimer send a formal letter for the completion of the Clover Lane punch list, and also include a deadline for the work to be completed. There was also a reminder to send a letter to Lower Paxton regarding the Swatara sewage capacity.
Amendments to Chapter 67 – “Animals” in Township General Code of Ordinances. The main changes are the addition of staff comments to provide some measurable standard of noise. Solicitor Yost will review the language regarding noise. There was also some discussion on the limit of the number of pets and the appropriate lot size. This ordinance is tabled to enable Solicitor Yost to review the language.
Resolution 2003-37 - Appoint New Member to EAC for Seat #3. This resolution was tabled due to the lack of volunteers interested in the position.
Illicit Discharge and Connection Storm Water Ordinance. The proposed ordinance was just sent to Bob Cristoff at the Dauphin County Conservation District to review. This item was tabled.
NEW BUSINESS
Consent Items. Mrs.
Zimmerman moved, seconded by Mr. Ziltz, to approve the following consent items:
Authorization for Harold Arndt to attend International Fuel Code Seminar at a
cost of $99. Motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2003-39 – Appoint New Member for Water
and Sewer Authority Seat #1. Mr. Ziltz moved,
seconded by Mr. Millard, to table this appointment. Motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2003-40 Approving and Adopting and
Placing into effect and Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between West
Hanover Township and Dauphin County. This was
discussed at an earlier meeting and is similar to the resolutions passed in
previous years. Mr. Millard
moved, seconded by Mrs. Ziltz, to adopt Resolution 2003-40 with one
correction. Motion passed unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Rimer pointed out the suggestion form on the HATS project. The Board recommended a letter be sent
inquiring the status of the SAMI study.
There was a great deal of discussion on the letters and pictures
regarding the unprotected intersection at Northstar Drive, Rider Lane and
Windcrest Rd. This intersection has
evolved from a T-intersection to a 4-way without appropriate stop signs. An additional stop sign needs to be
installed at Rider Lane. Mr. Rimer will
investigate with the Township Engineer.
OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE BOARD.
Mr. Rimer presented the first draft of the fire
hydrant mapping used by the Fire Company and Emergency Management personnel.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Don Steinmeier,
11 N. Fairville Ave. Mr. Steinmeier
questioned the exoneration of County Real Estate Taxes under
correspondence. This was a reduction in
taxes due an adjustment in property value.
He also recommended that part of the proposed Animal Ordinance require
the owners clean up after their pets.
SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
Mr. Ziltz. Mr. Ziltz asked that the disposition of the
Caboose be put on the project list.
Mr. Millard. Mr. Millard requested that the Board packets
be delivered to members on Friday afternoon instead of members coming in to the
Municipal building to pick them up. He
also reported on proposed repairs to the front wall of the Municipal building
to correct leakage in the basement. He
would like to add this to the project list.
Mrs. Zimmerman. Mrs. Zimmerman asked about a fire truck
called to TA Sunday night
Mr. Jones. Mr. Jones remarked on closing the access
road to Gables truck stop. Mr. Rimer
will follow up with Gables. He reported
on a burglary over the weekend at Curves, the Beauty Shop, and the Tanning
Salon. He also asked for a codes
inspection at the Roofing supply business across from Report’s.
ADJOURNMENT. 9:20 PM