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NEW BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS WORK
SESSION APRIL 28,
2008 A
work session of the New Hanover Township Board of Supervisors took place at Review of Agenda items –
The Board of Supervisors reviewed the agenda and had neither comments nor
changes. Review of Bill List – There were no questions with regard to the bill
list as submitted. Sign Ordinance Draft – Mr. The
work session concluded at 6:52 pm. __________________________________
Edward Wagner, Township Secretary
NEW BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS REGULAR
MEETING April 28, 2008 The regular monthly meeting of the
New Hanover Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, April 28, 2008
following a Work Session at the Public
Hearing Open space plan Amendment – Solicitor UPCOMING TOWNSHIP MEETING – announced by SCHEDULED:
May 1 May 7 Recreation Committee 7:00pm May 12 Next Regular Meeting of the BOS 6:30pm/7:00pm PRESENTATION OF CURRENT BILLS Bill List #8 Dated
04/28/08 General
Fund 01 $ 30,578.86 Sewer
Operating Fund 08 $ 9,336.62 Sewer
Capital Fund 10 $ 96,710.00 Trans.
Impact Fund 13 $ Capital
Fund 19 $ 538.05 State Liquid Fuels Fund
35 $ 2,921.88 Escrow
Fund 41 $ 40,029.50 Recreation Fund 96 $ 849.48 TOTAL $180,964.39
Andrew Kelly moved
to approve the bills and advance the treasurer the monies for utilities and
payroll for coming month. Ralph
Fluharty seconded the motion and
it carried 5-0. Minutes –
Douglas Muller moved to approve
the meeting minutes of the April 14, 2008 work and regular meetings. Andrew Kelly seconded the motion and it carried
4-0 with Business For Discussion or
Action: N.H.T.P.C. No. 736 Mann
Tract, 7 Lots Little Road – Robert
Irick was present seeking consideration for final plan approval. The plan was in a posture for approval at
the April 14, 2008 meeting but formal approval was deferred until a
determination was made as to when the fees would be submitted to the
Township. It was agreed that the
additional fee agreed upon following preliminary plan approval of $1,250.00
for bridge inspection would be paid at the time of the sale of the first lot
and that the $2,000.00 fee per lot could be paid at the time of sale of each
lot; all other fees are due prior to release of the final plan for recording. Ralph Fluharty moved to adopt Resolution 19-08 granting final plan approval and
stipulating conditions of approval. Sally Johnson, resident
nearby this development site, asked what would happen if the bridge
failed. Edward Wagner stated that
depending on the results of the inspection the weight limit over the bridge
may need to be lowered which would primarily affect heavy trucks. Ms. Johnson also expressed concern about
stormwater runoff and was advised by Engineer Brown that each lot will be
required to have its own stormwater basin meeting the requirements of the
code which should reduce the amount of runoff from the pre-development amount.
The motion carried 5-0. N.H.T.P.C. No. 742
NEW
BUSINESS Environmental Advisory Board Presentation – Chris Townsend presented
an overview of the committee’s goals and objectives for 2008. He listed conducting the EAB’s regular
meeting at the Deep Creek Nature Center on September 16, 2008, increasing
public awareness of the value of meadows by offering a children’s book at the
fall frolic, increase public awareness of the Township’s stormwater
ordinance, exploring new ordinances to protect natural resources consistent
with the EAB’s mission, ask that the committee be involved in open space and
planning of improvements to the Pleasant Run Park. The committee suggests that the Township
work with builders to reduce the carbon footprint consistent with the LEED
standards. Douglas Muller thanked Mr.
Townsend for attending the meeting and stated that he would be happy to
volunteer the assistance of his scout troop for community related
projects. Road Dedication - Hanover Hunt #630 – PA Capital Cities - Resolution 22-08 – OLD BUSINESS
FROM THE FLOOR – There
were no public comments on non-agenda items. EXECUTIVE SESSION – The
Board recessed to personnel/litigation session at 7:43pm.
Ralph Fluharty advised of
the Inner Regional Planning Cooperative and the proposed revisions to the
mission statement. A vote is
expected to be taken at the next upcoming meeting of the Pottstown
Metropolitan Regional Planning Commission.
The Board unanimously approved expenditure of
$250.00 for annual membership in the Montgomery County Lands Trust. ADJOURNMENT ____________________________________ NEW BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WORK SESSION APRIL14, 2008 A Work Session of the New Hanover
Township Board of Supervisors took place at Review of Agenda items – The Board of Supervisors reviewed the agenda and made no changes. Review of Presentation of First Quarter
Budget - Finance Director, Janice Lee, narrated a slide presentation as well
as presented a written report of first quarter 2008 fund balances at the
conclusion of the first quarter compared to fund balances for first quarter
2007 showing increases or decreases and explaining the reasons for the differences. The Board thanked Boyertown Soccer Association –
Middle Creek Fields – Steve Riviello was present stating that the soccer club
is interested in installing permanent lighting on the fields and that the
club is working with Met Ed to have electricity run to the light
fixtures. They are considering a total
of six poles, two on each side of the fields and two between the two fields. Lighting would be directed away from
traffic and would likely not be used past 9:00 PM except for tournaments
which typically run on Saturdays. An estimate of cost for usage of temporary
lighting is $6,000 to $7,000 each year.
The soccer club is working with the Optimist Club in an attempt to
reduce costs. Mr. Riviello asked if
the Township is planning on lighting the parking lot and was told the
Township currently has no plans but the soccer club may want to include
lighting for the parking lot. The club
is considering installing poles this year and following up with installation
of lighting next year. Mr. Riviello
stated that the boulders which were placed around the fields for protection
from turfing and vandalism seem to be working out
well and that there have been no incidents.
The Work Session adjourned to
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