1. CALL TO ORDER - Chairman Miro Gutzmirtl
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. NOTIFICATION
All public sessions of the Upper Saucon Township Board of Supervisors are electronically recorded. The recordings are maintained as part of the record of the meeting until the minutes are transcribed and approved by the Board.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT (Any Item On or Off the Agenda)
Please sign the Speaker Sign-In Sheet at the front desk if you wish to address the Board during the Public Comment portion of the agenda. Speakers are asked to limit their comments to 3 minutes or less.
5. CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS
6. UPPER SAUCON TOWNSHIP (OBERLY MINOR SUBDIVISION) - APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL
The application of Upper Saucon Township to construct a sewage pump station and other related improvements on 1.4 acres located at 1441 Spring Valley Road. The applicant requests conditional use approval pursuant to Sections 1402, 1403 and 1702 of the Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is zoned R-1 - Rural Residential and is also located within the ESZ - Environmentally Sensitive Zone Overlay.
a. Public hearing on Conditional Use Application of Upper Saucon Township
- Introduction by Township Solicitor
- Presentation by applicant
- Accept public comment and input
- Discussion and deliberation by Board members
b. Action on Conditional Use Application of Upper Saucon Township
Consideration of a motion to approve the Conditional Use Application of Upper Saucon Township for the construction of a sewage pump station and other related improvements on 1.4 acres located at 1441 Spring Valley
7. DELUCA ENTERPRISES (FOX RUN RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION) - APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL
The application of DeLuca Enterprises to consolidate four existing parcels for the development of 165 single family detached dwellings (singles), 104 single family attached dwellings (townhouses) and a Neighborhood Convenience Center on 89.64 acres located south of the Center Valley Golf Club and bounded by Route 309 to the west and East Valley Road to the east. The applicant requests conditional use approval pursuant to Sections 1402, 1403 and 1702 of the Township Zoning Ordinance. Portions of the property are zoned Industrial (I) and are located in the ESZ - Environmentally Sensitive Zone and the AQC - Age Qualified Community Overlay, while other portions are zoned Commercial (C) and are located within the ESZ - Environmentally Sensitive Zone Overlay.
a. Public hearing on Conditional Use Application of DeLuca Enterprises
- Introduction by Township Solicitor
- Presentation by applicant
- Accept public comment and input
- Discussion and deliberation by Board members
b. Action on Conditional Use Application of DeLuca Enterprises
Consideration of a motion to approve the Conditional Use Application of DeLuca Enterprises to consolidate four existing parcels for the development of 165 single family detached dwellings (singles), 104 single family attached dwellings (townhouses) and a Neighborhood Convenience Center on 89.64 acres located along the east side of Route 309 immediately south of the Center Valley Golf Club, subject to the following conditions:
- Satisfaction of comments 1, 3, 4 and 5 contained in the August 24, 2007 SAIC review letter; and
- Satisfaction of all comments contained in any subsequent SAIC review letters.
8. SUBDIVISIONS & LAND DEVELOPMENTS
a. Fox Run Subdivision - Resolution No. 2007-53
Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2007-53 conditionally approving the preliminary land development plan and conditional use application of DeLuca Enterprises for the development of 165 single family detached dwellings (singles), 104 single family attached dwellings (townhouses) and a Neighborhood Convenience Center on 89.64 acres located along the east side of Route 309 immediately south of the Center Valley Golf Club.
b. Fox Run Subdivision - Sewage Facilities Planning Module - Resolution No. 2007-54
Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2007-54 approving the Sewage Facilities Planning Module for the Fox Run Subdivision and authorizing the submission of same to the PA Department of Environmental Protection for final review and approval.
9. MINUTES
a. Regular Meeting of June 11, 2007
b. Regular Meeting of June 26, 2007
c. Special Meeting of July 2, 2007
d. Regular Meeting of July 9, 2007
e. Regular Meeting of July 24, 2007
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS - None
11. ORDINANCES
a. Ordinance No. 134-A - Local Services Tax
Consideration of a motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 134-A imposing a local services
tax in the amount of $47.00 upon all individuals engaged in any occupation, trade or
profession within the Township limits.
12. RESOLUTIONS - None
13. MOTIONS
a. Purchase of Conservation Easement on Property at 3181 Chestnut Hill Road (Hersh Property)
Consideration of a motion to approve the purchase of a conservation easement on a 10.4962 acre property at 3181 Chestnut Hill Road (PIN #640449460356 1) for $31,000.00 and to authorize the Township Manager to execute the necessary documents to carry out the purchase of this conservation easement.
b. Release of Funds - Orleans Homebuilders (Liberty Village) - Certification No. S-1
Consideration of a motion to authorize the release of construction security in the amount of $246,739.18 for the Liberty Village Subdivision in accordance with the Township Sewer Engineer's recommendation made by letter dated September 19, 2007.
c. Request for Payment - Barry J. Hoffman Company, Inc. - Certification No. 5
Consideration of a motion to authorize final payment in the amount of $9,310.00 to Barry J. Hoffman Company, Inc., for work completed on the installation of a new emergency generator at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
d. Condemnation Settlement Agreement - Haring Property - 7468 Passer Road
Consideration of a motion to approve the settlement agreement with Charles Haring resolving various issues raised in connection with the condemnation of the Haring property at 7468 Passer Road.
14. CORRESPONDENCE & INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Correspondence From Lehigh County Association of Township Officials concerning 2007 Mini-Convention to be held on January 11, 2008 at Fogelsville Vol. Fire Company.
15. DIRECTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Installation of Guide Rail along Mill Road in the vicinity of Eichler Circle
b. New Tot Lot On South Side Of Park
i. Select location of proposed tot lot.
ii. Consideration of a motion to approve the purchase of a new tot lot, two park benches, and two small mountable play dinosaurs off the State contract for a total cost of $11,005.28.
c. Zoning Hearing Board Agenda - December 17, 2007
16. PRESENTATION BY POLICE CHIEF COYLE AND DISTRICT ATTORNEY JAMES MARTIN - ASSIGN UPPER SAUCON TOWNSHIP POLICE OFFICER TO LEHIGH COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE
17. BILLS, PAYROLL AND COMMISSIONS
- Prepaid Invoice List #12102007 dated 12/07/2007 $913,622.84
- Warrant List #12102007 dated 12/07/2007 $621,628.03
Consideration of a motion to authorize payment of the Prepaid Invoice List and Warrant List #12102007 dated 12/07/2007.
18. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
19. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR
20. EXECUTIVE SESSION
21. ADJOURNMENT