Upper Nazareth Township Meetings

Upper Nazareth Supervisor’s meeting – December 20, 2023

ANNOUNCEMENTS

There are openings on the Recreation Board, The Library Board, the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) and the Sewer Authority. Residents who’d like to serve should send a Letter of Interest to the Township Office.

December 23^rd – Robert Disbrow Day in Upper Nazareth Township

January 2^nd at 7:00 PM – Reorganization & general meeting

January 3^rd at 7:00 PM – Auditor’s Meeting

PUBLIC COMMENT

A 5^th Street resident complained about high school students parking in her neighborhood. She reported problems with cars blocking driveways, blocking mailboxes which inhibits mail delivery and ‘trapping’ resident’s vehicles by parking so closely that they cannot leave. The township has an ordinance which prohibits anyone parking closer than 10 feet from someone’s mailbox but the Police say it’s not enforceable unless signs are posted. She said someone on her street is handicapped and the student’s cars are making it difficult for that person to get to his car. She asked if she could post her own sign but Gary Asteak said owner signs aren’t enforceable. She also said that the students should not be parking on 4^th Street as the buses use that road and students walk there. Scott suggested that the township could require permits to park on those streets and that they will put an article in the next newsletter.

BILLS

Kristin Mullen had a question about a bill from Keystone Engineering for the hydrological study in Farmview Estates. She said that the supervisors had only approved $8,500 but the township has been billed $12,000. The township will ask Keystone for an explanation before paying.

A Georgetown Road resident reported that, following an accident, two streetlights are out–one on Daniels Road, one on Georgetown Road

SUPERVISORS

Scott Sylvainus read a Proclamation, thanking Robert Disbrow for his seven years of service and declared December 23^rd, Robert Disbrow Day in Upper Nazareth.

ENGINEER

Heritage Village is likely to close out its Phase II stage in the beginning of 2024

An updated plan for Gun Club Road has been received from the developer

Farmview Drainage Hydrological Study – This study looks at ways to prevent flooding for residents along Tatamy Road, 1^st Street and Friedenstahl Ave by discharging stormwater into the quarry. Heidelberg Material had asked questions about flow rates and the amount of water to be discharged. In the event of a 100-year storm, the study estimates that the rise of water in the quarry would be ½ foot. The engineers are currently looking at installing a 72 inch pipe under Tatamy road. Detention basins are also a possibility but the plan requires more study. The supervisors approved sending the report to the quarry for review. Brian Sayago said there are other options to this plan and that the township should also consider those.

TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR

The contract with RCN is due to be renewed but it needs some tweaks. Gary will make a request to advertise the ordinance in the new year.

TOWNSHIP MANAGER

Approval for HomeTown Press to publish the 2024 Spring and Fall newsletters

A Covid-19 grant for $300K to address stormwater on Tewksbury and Sycamore has been received.

In her time at the township, Lisa Klem has brought in $2.2 million in grants for Upper Nazareth.

PUBLIC WORKS

Approval to purchase a storage container to be used to lawn mowers and fitness equipment for the Fitness Track

EAC

Approval to accept the lowest bid to do an appraisal for Application 2023-04

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Recently, there were 3 burglaries committed by one suspect on the west end of the township. That person is now in custody.

Approval for College Assistance for an officer to take classes in Criminal Justice

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

The Emergency Plan expires in March 2024. Updates are being worked on.

Becky Bartlett covers these meetings because citizens have a right to know what their government is doing.