Upper Nazareth Supervisor’s Meeting – October 2, 2024
ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS
There is an open position on the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC). Residents who’d like to serve should send a Letter of Interest to the Township Office.
October 5th – Free demonstration classes at the new fitness court at 9AM & 10AM. Register on the UNT website
October 26th – Trunk or Treat at Tuskes Park from 3:00 – 5:00 PM
November 29th – 7:00PM Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Township Municipal Building
PUBLIC COMMENT
A resident on Broad Street Extension complained about a large hole in the pavement near the West Saint Elmo intersection. She’s called PennDOT but hasn’t heard back and requested the township also call.
A Tatamy Road resident asked about stormwater and the recent paving project on Mt. Vernon Ave and wanted to know if it would include storm sewers. Scott Sylvainus said the township is still waiting to hear back from Heidelburg about pumping stormwater into the quarry during heavy storms.
SUPERVISOR COMMENTS
The Tadmor warehouse developer presented several ideas for calming traffic on Gun Club Road including Speed Humps and “No Trucks” signs. The developer pointed out that trucks from the facility should only be using the exit onto Route 248 and not traveling up to Newburg Road. Mike Rinker said he would support the signs but not the Speed Humps. Scott Sylvainus pointed out that Speed Humps cause maintenance problems and issues with noise.
A Gun Club Road resident said he is concerned about and increase in traffic on the road and potential affects on school bus stops and would like to see the township introduce some measures to calm traffic.
Kristin Mullen asked the developer about a recently opened sinkhole on Gun Club Road and pointed out that there weren’t any cones around it. The developer said they were aware of the sinkhole and would address it.
TOWNSHP ENGINEER
The MS4 plan has been submitted to DEP.
The swale at Sycamore Park is 90% finished.
They are letting the grass grow for another week at the Tewksbury Basin then they will put in baffle walls.
SOLICITOR
Approval to advertise Ordinance No. 198 Amending Ordinance No. 76 – Animal Ordinance. The vote will be taken at the first meeting in November.
Approval to advertise for bids for a farmland lease.
PUBLIC WORKS
Shawn Shupe said leaf pickup will begin in a few weeks.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Chief Cope said they couldn’t hold National Night Out on October 1st. They may try to reschedule it for later this month.
Becky Bartlett covers these meetings because citizens have a right to know what their government is doing.
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