Board of Supervisors Agenda

MINUTES
Upper Saucon Township Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
Monday, August 2, 2010 – 6:00 P.M.
Township Municipal Building

Members Present:
Stephen Wagner, Vice Chairman
Joseph M. Horvath
John E. Gilda, Jr.
Joaquim "Jack" DeMatos

Members Absent:
Miro A. Gutzmirtl

Staff Attending:
Thomas F. Beil, Township Manager
Robert E. Kassel, Jr., Asst. Township Manager
Dennis Harman, P.E., Township Engineer
Thomas Dinkelacker, Township Solicitor

CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman Wagner called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., in the Public Meeting Room of the Upper Saucon Township Municipal Building, 5500 Camp Meeting Road, Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County, PA.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chairman Wagner asked Kevin Anderson, who was being honored for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, to lead those in attendance in the “Pledge of Allegiance.”

PUBLIC COMMENT
None

CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS
None

RESOLUTION NO. 2010-21 – RECOGNITION OF KEVIN S. ANDERSON FOR    ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT
Motion made by Mr. Horvath and seconded by Mr. DeMatos to adopt Resolution No. 2010-21 recognizing Kevin S. Anderson for the tremendous honor he has brought to his family, Boy Scout Troop and community by attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

The motion was approved by a vote of 4 to 0.

SUBDIVISIONS & LAND DEVELOPMENTS
None

MINUTES
Regular Meeting of July 19, 2010
Motion made by Mr. Gilda and seconded Mr. Horvath to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of July 19, 2010.

The motion was approved by a vote of 4 to 0.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
None

ORDINANCES
None

RESOLUTIONS
Resolution No. 2010-34 – PennDOT Winter Traffic Services Agreement
Motion made by Mr. DeMatos and seconded by Mr. Gilda to adopt Resolution No. 2010-34 authorizing the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to execute the Winter Traffic Services Agreement with PennDOT.

The motion was approved by a vote of 4 to 0.

Resolution No. 2010-35 – Shared Use Path Crossing Agreement With PennDOT
Motion made by Mr. Horvath and seconded by Mr. Gilda to adopt Resolution No. 2010-35 authorizing the Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to execute the Shared Use Path Crossing Agreement with PennDOT.

The Township Engineer explained to the Board that once adopted, the agreement applied to all crossings in the Township.

The motion was approved by a vote of 4 to 0.

MOTIONS
Reject Bid For Crack Filling and Bituminous Seal Coating of Various Township Roads
Motion made by Mr. Horvath and seconded by Mr. DeMatos to reject the lone bid received for the crack filling and bituminous seal coating project. Mr. Beil said that only one bid was received which was $12,000.00 over the budgeted amount.

The motion was approved by a vote of 4 to 0.

Turn Over Ownership of Retired Police K-9 Dog To Officer Michael Fritts
Motion made by Mr. Horvath and seconded by Mr. DeMatos to turn over ownership and control of retired Police K-9 dog (Vito) to Officer Michael Fritts, pursuant to the internal policies and procedures of the Police Department.

The motion was approved by a vote of 4 to 0.

Designate Recipient of Funds Raised Through Upper Saucon Township Paper Recycling Program
Motion made by Mr. Horvath and seconded by Mr. Gilda to designate the Southern Lehigh Public Library as the recipient of all funds raised by collecting used paper in the Abitibi paper retrieval bins located at the Library and Township Building.

The motion was approved by a vote of 4 to 0.

CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS
None

DIRECTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
None

BILLS, PAYROLL, AND COMMISSIONS
Prepaid Invoice List #08022010, dated 07/30/2010, for $106,938.29
Warrant List #08022010, dated 07/30/2010, for $255,164.03

Motion made by Mr. Gilda and seconded by Mr. Horvath to authorize the payment of the Prepaid Invoice List and the Warrant List.

The motion was approved by a vote of 4 to 0.

COURTESY OF THE FLOOR
Robert Fulford, 3675 North Saucon Road – Mr. Fulford asked the Board about the status of a road improvement project at Camp Meeting Road and Route 309.  Mr. Wagner and Mr. Beil explained that the project was on hold because of budget constraints and a portion of the project was to be constructed by the developer of the Chernay Convenience Center whose project has been delayed due to the downturn in the economy. Mr. Beil explained that it does not appear that the project will be in the 2011 budget.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
None

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Resolution No. 2010-36 – Fees and Charges For Permit Extensions
Motion made by Mr. DeMatos and seconded by Mr. Horvath to adopt Resolution No. 2010-36 establishing the fees and charges for permit extensions. 

Attorney Dinkelacker explained that the State legislature recently adopted legislation granting automatic extensions to development approvals.  The new legislation allows municipalities to charge a fee to extend the approvals.  Resolution No. 2010-36 establishes the fees Upper Saucon Township will charge for extension of such approvals and is consistent with the new legislation.

The motion was approved by a vote of 4 to 0.

ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Mr. Horvath with a second by Mr. Gilda to adjourn the meeting.

The motion carried by a vote of 4 to 0.

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Secretary