Upper Nazareth Supervisor’s Meeting – August 7, 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.
August 24th – Kick off ceremony at 10AM for the Fitness Court behind the township building
August 24th – Free movie night at Tuskes Park: “Wish”
CANCELLED – 2024 COMMUNITY DAYS
September 28th – County Household Hazardous Waste event beginning at 8AM. Registration is required and opens on August 28th
October 1st – National Night Out at the Intermediate School from 6 PM to 8 PM.
November 29th – Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Township Municipal Building
SUPERVISOR COMMENTS
The Supervisors received a request to install a “Deer Crossing” sign on Beil Avenue. Scott Sylvainus pointed out that multiple township roads could need these signs listing Tatamy Road, Friedenstahl Avenue, Mt. Vernon, etc. Police Chief Cope said he was only aware of car accidents involving deer on Route 248 and around the Gracedale Complex. Supervisors tabled the request and plan to monitor for the need for warning signs.
SOLICITOR
Gary Asteak said that the Stormwater Ordinance had been advertised and is scheduled to be voted on at the August 21st meeting.
The landowner for the Penn Dixie project posted a notice on the property and in a local newspaper announcing “No Trespassing.” Gary contacted him to say that such a notification could interfere with the Penn Dixie land management plan. The property owner clarified that the notice doesn’t apply to township employees.
TOWNSHIP MANAGER
Approval of updates to amended Policy No. 2, Open Records Law.
Approval to adopt Resolution No. 24-12 to apply for a Local Share Account Grant for police body cameras.
Approval to renew a 3-year preventative maintenance plan with Burkholder’s.
Approval to advertise the meeting dates for the 2025 Budget: August 21st, September 4th and September 18th at 6PM.
MS4 STORMWATER
Progress continues to be made on the stormwater basins on Tewksbury and Sycamore.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
William Bartlett presented on the 3.7 acres of preserved open space at Gun Club and Newburg Roads.
Approval to hire a landscape architect for $1,000 to produce specifications for the park.
Approval to accept a quote from Weeds Inc. for site prep and meadow planting if they reduce the cost by $500 to $23,200.
Becky Bartlett covers these meetings because citizens have a right to know what their government is doing.
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