WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
7171 ALLENTOWN
BOULEVARD, HARRISBURG, PA 17112
MONDAY, JULY 21, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman
Jones called the meeting to order at 7 PM.
Mrs. Zimmerman offered a prayer followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance. .
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
Shirley McCahan, 7230 Jonestown Rd. Ms. McCahan
addressed the issue of excessive speeding on Township roads. Recently a car went off the road into a
field. The McCahan’s invited the police
to use their driveway and within 40 minutes they stopped three speeders. Two days after a rock was thrown through
their bow window. Ms. McCahan stated
that the time is coming for some law enforcement in the Township.
Beth Carricato, 699 Knight Rd. Ms. Carricato
echoed Ms. McCahan’s sentiments on law enforcement. She also addressed the issue of resident involvement in the comp
plan update. She feels that there was a
great deal of involvement for both meetings in addition to a phenomenal
response to the 1999 survey. She also
stated that the legislative body, the Supervisors, must buy into the plan.
PRESENTATIONS/STAFF REPORTS
Comp Plan Update – Jim Zeiters, Chairman. Mr.
Zeiters reported that the Planning Commission and the Consultant have just
finalized the land use map. Using the
present zoning districts, the consultants developed a projected doubling of the
population in 20 years. The Planning
Commission, in order to follow the preferences of the residents, are attempting
to reduce the densities in some districts, especially the Village district,
which has seen almost complete multi-family developments recently. The consultants will have new population
figures for the next workshop meeting on August 13. There are plans for a public meeting in September with a
presentation for adoption to the Board in October. At that time the Planning Commission will recommend a moratorium
on all zoning changes until the zoning ordinances can be updated. This may necessitate an extension of the
contract with the consultants into 2004 in order to allow for the zoning
changes and sub-division and land development ordinance modifications. The commercial district behind Jonestown Rd.
was explained as an area against the interstate with a service road accessing
the area.
Exit 77 Concepts – Al Brulo and Dave Beachy, HRG,
Inc. Mr. Brulo reported that the survey work and traffic counts at
Exit 77 have been completed. They have
developed some rough concepts, which were presented to the Supervisors. They are not ready for public consumption at
this time.
Roadmaster Report. Mr. Harmon presented pictures
of trash left outside the gate at the public works shop. He also reported on trash being dumped into
the compost bin. Because of these
problems he has had to shut the gates during working hours, preventing dumping
in the compost bin. Compost dumping
will only be allowed on Saturdays from 8 AM to 12 noon, when the site has an
attendant. He will investigate the
possibility of providing an attendant one day during the week. Many residents have expressed their
displeasure to Mr. Harmon. Ms. McCahan
stated that Mr. Harmon has been most cooperative and she understood the
problems. Mr. Harmon reported that the
paving on Fairville Rd. is approximately ¾ done. There has been a problem getting the blacktop supplies because
PennDot is in the area paving and utilizes all the local supplies. The drainage project for Moyer Rd. must be
put off till next year. He is trying to
get to the Morningstar Rd. drainage project yet this year. Mr. Rimer stated that as a result of Ms.
Zimmerman’s formal complaint Mr. Leonard has inspected the driveway at
Applebee, which is now a zoning issue.
Mr. Harmon has also visited the site several times. Mrs. Zimmerman read a thank you letter
addressed to the Public Works Road crew.
Park and Recreation Coordinator. Ms. Fesig
made a preliminary report on the Festival.
There was more corporate sponsorship this year however she felt the
attendance was down from last year. She
also drew attention to the completed marquee in front of the Municipal
building. She reported on the caboose
discussions at the Park and Recreation Board meeting. They had received two verbal figures from contractors of
approximate $9000 for repairs to the caboose to outfit it for birthday
parties. After much discussion the
consensus of the Park and Rec Board was to leave it as a static display and put
it onto their budget project list with a low priority and cost of $9000. Ms. Fesig also reported that the playground
program is in its 4th week with approximately 80 children. The contract for soda from Pepsi appears
later on the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARING/MEETING:
Ordinance 2003-10 - Zoning Ordinance Amendment 195-122 Buffering. See complete transcript.
Mr. Ziltz moved, seconded by Mrs. Zimmerman, to table this amendment. Motion passed three to two with Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Jones voting against.
Ordinance 2003-11 - Zoning Ordinance Amendment 195-90 Open Space. See complete transcript.
Mr. Millard
moved, seconded by Mr. Ziltz, to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment 195-90 with
the following addition, “The private open space conservation easement shall be
maintained as originally established”.
Motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Workshop meeting – July 7, 2003. There was one correction to the date of the meeting. Mrs. Zimmerman moved, seconded by Mr.
Millard, to approve the minutes. Motion
passed unanimously.
Regular meeting – July 7, 2003. Mr. Ziltz moved, seconded by Mrs. Zimmerman, to approve the
minutes as presented. 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 $14,003.72
Total prepaid expenditures $43,745.80
Mrs. Zimmerman moved, seconded by Mr. Hoffman to
approve the prepaid expenditures as presented.
Motion passed unanimously.
Vouchers
to be approved $72,931.71
Mr. Hoffman moved, seconded by Mr. Ziltz, to approve
the vouchers as presented. Motion
passed unanimously.
Financial
Statement, June, 2003.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS AND PLANS
#01.010, F/LD Vartan Bank,
Clover Lane & Allentown Boulevard. Action of
BOS by July 21, 2003. An extension was
received till August 25, 2003. Action
of BOS by August 18, 2003.
Mr. Millard moved, seconded
by Mr. Ziltz to table the item until the August 18, 2003, meeting. 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.
OLD BUSINESS
Project/Program Status Report. There was a question about the status of the Swatara Capacity. It was agreed that Mr. Shope should present a report at the next meeting.
The consensus of the Board was to remove the caboose from the project list. Mr. Ziltz moved, seconded by Mr. Millard, to have the Township find a new home for the caboose. Motion passed three to two with Mr. Jones and Mr. Hoffman voting against.
Resolution 2003-37 - Appoint
New Member to EAC for Seat #3. Several
volunteer applications were presented to the Board. Mr. Millard moved,
seconded by Mrs. Zimmerman, to appoint Bill Ostermayer to fill seat #3 of the
EAC. Motion passed unanimously.
Consent Items. Mr.
Ziltz moved, seconded by Mrs. Zimmerman to approve the following consent items:
2.
Act 14 Notification – American Water Services – Truck Stops Corporation
of America Permit Renewal application
3.
Application for Public Fire Hydrants – Millstone Phase 1, Northeast
intersection of Cobblestone Dr. and Stoneridge Circle, and Creek Bottom Drive
+/- 260 feet south of Cobblestone Dr.
4.
Application for Public Fire Hydrant – Clover Hill Development, Bretz
Dr., +/-200 feet east of Hershey Rd. (SR 39)
Motion passed unanimously.
Selection of Architectural Firm to Review - Township
Building Assessment and Concept Plans. At the
workshop meeting on July 14, 2003, two firms gave presentations related to the
RFP for Architectural services. Mr.
Ziltz moved, seconded by Mrs. Zimmerman, to award the contract for Phase I to
Bink Architectural Partnership. Motion
passed unanimously.
Authorize Chapter 187 - Stop Sign Assessments and
Code Amendment to Section 187-19. Mr. Rimer
asked for this stop sign study as a result of issues raised at a previous Board
meeting. Their report identified 33 stop signs or intersection that had
unresolved issues. Mr. Ziltz moved, seconded by Mr. Jones, to request a
quote from the Township Engineer on the study of the stops signs, or lack
thereof, in the Township. Motion passed
unanimously.
Authorize Soda Contract. Mr. Ziltz moved, seconded by Mrs. Zimmerman, to award the
soda contract to Pepsi Bottling Group.
Motion passed unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Rimer pointed out the several letters sent out looking for funds to
aid the School District in completion of the roadwork connected to the new High
School. The consensus of the Board was
also to send a letter to Dr. Hasson and the School Board reminding them that
the road must be completed before the school opens. Mr. Millard also requested an informal survey of the permit costs
charged by other municipalities to the Central Dauphin School system.
Mr. Rimer also reported that he has spoken with the Funeral Directors
Association since receiving their letter.
OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME
BEFORE THE BOARD
Mr. Hoffman moved, seconded by Mrs. Zimmerman, to
move forward with advertising for a public hearing on the draft ordinance
amendment to the Property Maintenance Code section 302 to be scheduled on
August 18,2003. Motion passed
unanimously.
The Township will send flowers to Mr. McNeil during
his hospital stay.
Mr. Rimer reported on the upcoming SAMI workshop
meeting here at the Township on August 13 or 14. Attendees will include East Hanover Township, Lower Paxton
Township, and PennDot.
Mr. Rimer also reported that there are approximately
8 projects being proposed to the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission.
Solicitor Yost reported contact from Public
Financial Management. There are
currently funds available at attractive rates with subsidies available for
closing costs. He also reported on the
appealed filed by Cumulus Media to the Zoning Hearing Board. Mr. Yost recommended filing as a party to
the case in order to preserve the rights of the Township. Mr. Ziltz moved, seconded by Mr.
Hoffman, to file as a party to the case.
Motion passed four to one with Mr. Millard voting against.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Bob Rogers,
President West Hanover Baseball and Softball Association. In regards to the correspondence items #3
and 4, there was miscommunication between a Baseball board member and the Parks
and Rec office. The information on
disposing of trash was never passed on the other Baseball Association member;
therefore the trash was piled up at the baseball field as usual. As a Park and Rec Board member, Mr. Rogers
agreed that the issue of fees for an outside group should be revisited.
Bill Ostermayer, Dauphin County Woodlands
Association. Mr. Ostermayer gave a
short presentation on determining the age of trees. He also encouraged everyone to join the Dauphin County Woodlands
Association.
Gloria Zimmerman. Mrs. Zimmerman stated that at some point in
the future the Board needs to look at providing local law enforcement.
Steve Millard. Mr. Millard asked for information on a card
entry system for the front door.
Bob Jones. Mr. Jones questioned whether another person
should be hired for the road crew. Mr.
Rimer will report back to the Board for the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT. 10:15 PM.