REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING  July 26, 2022  The regular semi-monthly meeting oft the Board of Supervisors, Hanover Township, Northampton County, was called to order by Chairman John Nagle at the Hanover Township Municipal Building, 3630  Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem, PA, 18017 at 7:00 P.M. Solicitor Anthony Giovanni, and Manager Finnigan. The Pledge of Allegiance was performed.  Present were Supervisors Warren, Lawless, Diacogiannis, Prendeville, Engineer Brien Kocher,  Upon motion ofMr. Diacogiannis, seconded by Ms. Lawless, the Board approved the agenda. Mr. Warren aye, Ms. Lawless aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye, Mr. Prendeville aye, Mr. Nagle aye.  Upon motion of Ms. Lawless seconded by Mr. Prendeville, the Board approved the minutes from the  meeting ofthe Board of Supervisors dated June 28, 2022.  Mr. Warren aye, Ms. Lawless aye, Mr. Prendeville aye, Mr. Diacogiannis abstain, Mr. Nagle C aye.  Upon motion ofl Ms. Lawless seconded by Mr. Warren, the Board approved the list ofbills and  transfers dated July 26, 2022.  Mr. Warren aye, Ms. Lawless aye, Mr. Prendeville aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye, Mr. Nagle aye.  COURTESY OF THE FLOOR  Steven Fenicle of2150 Mark Twain Circle asked the Board ifthe land behind him will be sold off for warehouses. Mr. Finnigan stated land is owned by Lehigh Valley Northampton Airport Authority andi is under a land lease with a third party. Formal plans have not been submitted to the Township for revies as of Kelly Kempfer of2621 Oakside Circle requested an update from the Board about water pressure issue with the fire] hydrants. Mr. Nagle stated results of engineering study are being reviewed internally at this point, SO  yet and the lease holder is well aware big box warehouses will not be acceptable.  they did not prepare any information to update the Board.  REPORT OF THE CHAIR  Mr. Nagle reported he delivered Kenneth Saff! his proclamation. Mr. Nagle stated there have been 3 executive sessions since the last meeting. The first executive session was held on July Sth 2022, for personnel matters, the second executive July 17th, 2022, for personnel matters, and the third executive session was just held July 26!, 2022, prior to the Board Meeting also forj personnel matters. Mr. Nagle stated he attended Tunnels to Towers exhibit on July 16, 2022, it was an honor of9/11 events and first responders that were. lost and Mr. Finnigan gave a moving welcoming speech and was well attended and  received by all.  REPORTOF THE VICE CHAIR  Mr. Prendeville wanted to commend the HTVFC for the 2 spray down events with the aerial during the  recent heat wave. Mr. Prendeville appreciates the time taken to cool residents off.    SUPERVISOR'S COMMENTS  Mr. Nagle - Road District #1, had nothing to report.  Mr. Diacogiannis- Road District #2, has nothing to: report. Mr. Diacogiannis stated the Citizens Police Academy is going tol be held, there is interest, and get your applications ini ifinterested, spots are limited. Mr. Diacogiannis pledged more proactive approach from Police Commission regarding finding and applying for available grants for CRPD and not rely on the two municipalities for grant funds. Mr. Diacogiannis stated our districts, state representatives, and senators are changing in fall/winter. Mr. Diacogiannis and Mr. Finnigan met with our new state representative and his friend Steve Samuelson and has he has pledged his support to Hanover Township in seeking grant funding for the Township. Mr. Warren - Road District #3, reported there was no library Board meeting on July 11th, 2022. Mr. Warren attended Tunnels to Towers also, and thought it was a great event for Township and great to see the partnership with Tunnels to Towers and Miller Keystone Blood Center. Mr. Warren reported he wasn't sure ifthey met their goal of 300+ blood donations but will find out. Mr. Warren reported he was glad to see them raising awareness and is great opportunity for younger people to be more involved in the community. Ms. Lawless- Road District #4, reported that if you haven't donated blood Miller Keystone Blood  Center is in the Township and encouraged everyone to donate ifthey can. Mr. Prendeville - Road District #5, had nothing to report.  APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS - BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES  Director of Administration - Resignation Elizabeth D. Ritter, effective July 29, 2022. Mr. Diacogiannis seconded the motion.  Mr. Prendeville moved the Board accept with regret the resignation oft the Director of Administration,  Mr. Warren aye, Ms. Lawless aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye, Mr. Prendeville aye, Mr. Nagle aye with regret.  Township Manager's Secretary - Resignation Secretary, Amanda L. Redcay, effective August 17,2022.  Mr. Prendeville moved the Board accept with regret the resignation oft the Township Managers  Mr. Diacogiannis seconded the motion.  Mr. Warren aye, Ms. Lawless aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye, Mr. Prendeville aye with regret, Mr. Nagle aye  with regret.  Office Support Associate - Resignation Emily Morrison, effective August 5, 2022. Mr. Diacogiannis seconded the motion.  Mr. Prendeville moved the Board accept with regret the resignation of the Office Support Associate,  Mr. Warren aye, Ms. Lawless aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye, Mr. Prendeville aye with regret, Mr. Nagleaye  with regret.  PLANNING & ZONING - Ms. Lawless Zoning Hearing Board - 5325 Stenton Drive  The applicant is requesting relief from the provisions of the Ordinance from the setback provisions  fora covered patio.  The Board does not want to send representation to the Zoning Hearing Board.    Zoning Hearing Board -901 Highland Ave  The applicant is requesting reliefi from the provisions oft the Sign Ordinance for Wawa Signage. The Board does not want to send representation tot the Zoning Hearing Board. The applicant is requesting relieffrom the provisions oft the Sign Ordinance. The Board does not want to send representation to the Zoning Hearing Board.  Zoning Hearing Board - 90 Highland Ave  Ordinance Advertisement  Ms. Lawless moved the Board to authorize the Solicitor's office to advertise a proposed ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map of the Hanover Township Zoning Ordinance Chapter 185 of the codified code ofthe Township of Hanover to provide for the amendment ofrezoning ofa certain tract ofl land located at 300 Gateway Drive and Center Street, Hanover Township, PA from Commercial Center District (C-2) to  Planned Industrial Business District (PIBD). Mr. Warren seconded the motion.  Mr. Warren aye, Ms. Lawless aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye. Mr. Prendeville aye, Mr. Nagle aye.  ADMINSTRATONE Mr. Diacogiannis  Authorize Advertisement for Final Nazareth Area Multi-Municipal Plan adoption oft the Nazareth Area Multimunicipal Comprehensive Plan for August 23, 2022. Mr. Warren aye, Ms. Lawless aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye, Mr. Prendeville aye, Mr. Nagle aye.  Mr. Diacogiannis moved the Board authorize the Secretary to advertise the public hearing for the  Mr. Prendeville seconded the motion.  Resolution -LSA Northampton County Grant  Mr. Diacogiannis moved the Board adopt Resolution 22-14, indicating that Hanover Township Northampton County's desires to apply for grants with the Commonwealth Financing Authority from the Local Share Account ofNorthampton & Lehigh Counties. The Township is requesting al Local Share Account - Northampton & Lehigh Counties grant of$51,458.00 from the Commonwealth Financing  Authority to be used for a Bomag BW100SL-5 Asphalt Roller.  Mr. Prendeville seconded the motion.  Mr. Warren aye, Ms. Lawless aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye, Mr. Prendeville aye, Mr. Nagle aye.  Resolution - DCED NORCO Hanover Township Grant  Mr. Diacogiannis moved the Board adopt Resolution 22-15, indicating that Hanover Township Northampton County's desire to apply for grants with the Northampton County Department of Community and Economic Development from the 2022 Grow NORCO program. The Township is requesting a 2022 Grow NORCO grant of$19,100.00 from the Northampton County Department of] Economic & Community Development to be used for Public Works Department to purchase ai new Toyota Forklift Model 50-  8FGU25.  Mr. Prendeville seconded the motion.  Mr. Warren aye, Ms. Lawless aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye, Mr. Prendeville aye, Mr. Nagle aye.  Advanced Door Service - Agreement Renewal Agreement with Advanced Door Service for HTCC.  Mr. Diacogiannis moved the Board authorize the Chairman to sign the Preventative Maintenance    Mr.Prendeville seconded the motion.  Mr. Warren aye, Ms. Lawless aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye, Mr. Prendeville aye, Mr. Nagle aye.  Goodtime Amusements Contract - Hanover Carnival  Mr. Diacogiannis moved the Board authorize the Chairman to sign the contract with Goodtime Amusements LLC, for the suppling ofi rides and concessions at the Hanover Township Carnival, September 7  -10,2022.  Mr. Prendeville seconded the motion. Consulting Agreement  Mr. Warren aye, Ms. Lawless aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye, Mr. Prendeville aye, Mr. Nagle aye.  Mr. Diacogiannis moved the Board authorize the Chairman to sign the consulting agreement between  Hanover Township Northampton County and Elizabeth D. Ritter.  Mr. Prendeville seconded the motion.  Mr. Warren aye, Ms. Lawless aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye, Mr. Prendeville aye, Mr. Nagle aye.  Hanover Township Emergency Plan - Community Center  Mr. Diacogiannis moved the Board adopt the Hanover Township Emergency plan for the Community Mr. Finnigan discussed that the plan is required for the pre-school programming and needed in the event of  Center and its programs including children.  an emergency.  Mr. Prendeville seconded the motion.  Mr. Warren aye, Ms. Lawless aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye, Mr. Prendeville aye, Mr. Nagleaye.  Budget Amendments Township Treasurer.  Mr. Diacogiannis moved the Board approve the mid-year budget amendments presented by the  Ms. Lawless asked if there are any abnormal budget amendments. Ms. Bucko that there is nothing unusual or abnormal for budget amendments, the Community Center budget was hard toj predict for 2022 sO there were ai few more Community Center amendments as those expenses were. hard to gauge. Ms. Lawless asked ifwe are on track with budget this year? Beth Bucko responded we are on track for budget revenue and expenses  for 2022.  Mr. Prendeville seconded the motion. DEVELOPMENIS- Mr. Warren  Mr. Warren aye, Ms. Lawless aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye, Mr. Prendeville aye, Mr. Nagle aye.  Freshpet Plant #2 Addition - Improvements Extension  Mr. Warren moved the Board grant the developer of Freshpet Plant Addition #2 an extension to September 1, 2022, to complete the improvements per the developer letter dated July 1,2022. Mr. Warren aye, Ms. Lawless aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye, Mr. Prendeville aye, Mr. Nagle aye.  Ms. Lawless seconded the motion. Hindu Temple - MPC Deadline    Mr. Warren noted for the record the developer of] Hindu Temple Society has granted the Township an extension to October 10, 2022, regarding the MPC deadline, per the developer letter dated. July 19, 2022.  4098 Bath Pike-] Improvements Extension  Mr. Warren moved the Board grant the developer of 4098 Bath Pike an extension tol November 18,  2022, to complete the improvements, per the developer letter dated July 19, 2022.  Ms. Lawless seconded the motion. SWB&R-I Recording Deadline  Mr. Warren aye, Ms. Lawless aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye, Mr. Prendeville aye, Mr. Nagle aye.  Mr. Warren moved the Board grant the developer of SWB&R Building Addition an extension to  April 20, 2023, for the recording oft the plan, per the developer letter dated July 20, 2022. Mr. Warren aye, Ms. Lawless aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye, Mr. Prendeville aye, Mr. Nagle aye.  Ms. Lawless seconded the motion.  Hanover Senior Living-I Improvements Extension  Mr. Warren moved the Board grant the developer ofH Hanover Senior Living and extension to November 4, 2022, to complete the improvements, per the developer letter dated July 21, 2022. Mr. Warren aye, Ms. Lawless aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye, Mr. Prendeville aye, Mr. Nagle aye.  Ms. Lawless seconded the motion.  PUBLIC WORKS-  Mr. Finnigan discussed the pool project. Mr. Finnigan stated at the direction of the Board, BKP went back to estimator forj pool components relative to pool project and asked for new numbers based on cost primarily with labor and fuel. BKP gave an updated estimate which was about $1,000,000.00 than the original. The pool advisory board met and moved components around which made the final estimate about a$ $814,000 delta. 2 major components are pricing of site work, trucks cost extra $400 an hour due toi fuel costs and also an increase in storm water requirements. BKP bid package should be ready to go tol bid by Aug 5th, 2022. Bid documents will bej prepared with items removed listed as alternatives SO Board can choose piecemeal to add the items back in. All alternative items are an extra $500,000 over the $814,000. Ms. Lawless moved the Board authorize BKP to finalize and release the bid specs subject to review  by" Township Engineer, Township Manager, and Township Solicitor.  Mr. Warren seconded the motion. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR STAFF REPORTS  Mr. Warren aye, Ms. Lawless aye, Mr. Diacogiannis aye, Mr. Prendeville aye, Mr. Nagle aye.  Engineer - Mr. Kocher had nothing to report Solicitor- - Mr. Giovanni had: nothing to report  Public Works- Mr. Milite gave update on grant funded Eeger Beaver Brush Chipper. It was working very well until it has broken down twice due to poor workmanship, has been taken to shop in Bloomsburg twice. Equipment is covered under warranty, but it has cost the Township time and fuel. Wood chips are recycled throughout Township Parks. Street Sweeping has started for summer cleanup. No yard waste in August.    Township Manager - Mr. Finnigan reported on National Night out next Tuesday August 2nd, 2022. CRPD will have K-9's, HTVFC is working on Jaws ofLife demonstration, having an issue finding junk cars to cut up. NNO will include hot dogs, birch beer, giant outdoor games. Mr. Finnigan also reported that CRPDis  hiring in anticipation of additional retirements.  Upon motion of Mr. Diacogiannis the Board adjourned at 7:53 pm.  Beth. A. Bucko Assistant Secretary