Upper Nazareth Supervisor’s Meeting – May 15, 2024
ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS
The township office on Newport Avenue is currently under construction. Residents can enter through a side door. The box for Real Estate tax checks has been mounted onto a fence.
There is an open position on the Environmental Advisory Committee. Residents who’d like to serve should send a Letter of Interest to the Township Office.
May 18th – The County will hold a free document shredding event for residents from 10AM – Noon at 2801 Emrick Blvd.
June 5th – Stormwater Workshop at 6PM
June 8th – Electronic recycling event from 9AM – 11AM at Tuskes Park and the Friedenstahl Yard Waste Facility
June 8th – The County will hold a free document shredding event for residents from 10AM – Noon at 2801 Emrick Blvd.
June 22nd – Free movie night at Tuskes Park – “Wish”
August 24th – Free movie night at Tuskes Park
September 26, 27 & 28th – Community Days
September 28th – County Household Hazardous Waste event beginning at 8AM. Registration is required and opens on August 28th
November 29th – Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Township Municipal Building
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pam Berlew, who serves on the Planning Commission, raised several concerns about the proposed development at Penn Dixie Commercial Park. The proposal includes moving the Cement Batch Plant nearer to Tuskes Park. A special exception for cement factories was put into place in 2004 and, as a result, environmental testing is not required for this plant. Ms. Berlew pointed out that the EPA recommends that cement plants should be no closer than 1,000 ft to residential housing. Also, she said that the current plans do not include a berm between the residential neighborhood and that containers on the property have been moved without first leveling the ground.
Brian Sayago asked about the status of the approval for the project and Scott Sylvainus asked if the Board would be able to override any decision. Solicitor Gary Asteak said the Board can challenge the decision, but the special exception may or may not affect the relocation of the cement batch plant. Brian Sayago recommended the Board take up this issue. John Soloe pointed out that any questions should be directed to the applicant at a Planning Commission meeting.
TOWNSHIP ENGINEER
Streetlights in the Scenic View subdivision will be installed soon.
Approval for Letter of Credit Reduction No. 3 at Heritage Village Phase 5-6 for $764,000.
TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR
Gary Asteak reported that the township has settled on the 32.9 acre Keller Tract. Funds to purchase the property were provided by the Earned Income Tax.
TOWNSHIP MANAGER
The Township presented a plaque to John Soloe for his 18 years of service as Zoning Officer. Scott Sylvainus presented Soloe with a proclamation and announced that May 31st will be recognized as John Soloe Day. Mr. Soloe officially retires on May 31st.
Approval to increase the pay of new Zoning Officer, Angela Strohl, to $27/hour.
Approval by a vote of 4-to-1 to pay $119.98/month to RCN to increase the internet speed from 125 megabytes to 1 gigabyte. (Sylvainus voted against). Lisa Klem said the increase in speed was necessary to run new computer programs.
PLANNING & ZONING
John Soloe announced that the first draft of the Zoning Ordinance is available and out for feedback.
PUBLIC WORKS
Approval to increase the pay of a public worker to $24.92/hour.
Approval to increase the pay of a public worker to $28.04/hour.
Approval to purchase a 2020 CAM Tilt Trailer from Salisbury Township.
MS4 – STORMWATER
Approval of a bid for rehabilitation of the Tewksbury and Sycamore basins for $441,000.
EAC
Approval to pay $450 for an appraisal of an open space application which was originally filled in 2022.
POLICE
Approval to pay for 2 college classes for an officer.
Approval to purchase Lexipol’s Standard Operation Manual and Computer Program for $22,790.
SAFETY COMMITTEE
Approval to appoint Shawn Shupe as the Certified Public Works Trainer for UNT.
Becky Bartlett covers these meetings because citizens have a right to know what their government is doing.
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