Upper Nazareth Township Meetings

Upper Nazareth Supervisor’s Meeting – February 5, 2025

ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS

There is an open position on the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC). Residents interested in serving should send a Letter of Interest to the Township Office.

March 29, 2025 – Wellness Day at Liebert’s Field (Rain date – March 30)

June 6, 2025 – Movie Night at Tuskes Park

June 14, 2025 – Electronic Recycling Event at Tuskes Park and 155 Friedenstahl Avenue

August 23, 2025 – Movie Night at Tuskes Park

November 28, 2025 – Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Township Building

COURTESY OF THE FLOOR

A 5^th Street resident spoke about the problems which have resulted from High School students parking on her street and said she felt threatened by police officers when she calls to report a car blocking her mailbox or driveway. She said she gotten a permit for a second driveway and put up a ‘no parking’ sign, but students continue to park there. When one of her family members had to park in front of her main driveway due to cars blocking the second driveway, the police ticketed her family member. (She called the State Police who told her that residents are allowed to park in front of their own driveways).  When she complained about cars blocking mailboxes, the police told her people were allowed to block mailboxes which, several Supervisors pointed out, wasn’t true. She says she’s seen cars park in front of fire hydrants and not get ticketed and reported that the students left litter and trash on the street. Scott Sylvainus told her that the Supervisors would be taking a vote on limiting parking in her neighborhood later in the meeting.

A Broad Street Extension resident asked if the township has discussed anything about the upcoming 250^th anniversary of the United States. Kristin Mullen told her this subject had come up during the Recreation Board meetings.

TOWNSHIP ENGINEER

The engineer gave an update on the Penn Dixie Project, saying road improvements (curbing, striping, drainage, etc.) needed to be completed for the permit and that the Township should be listed on the permit application.

He is waiting for revised plans for Silvercrest and Schoeneck Overlook Estates.

Improvements to the Rail Road crossings on Gun Club Road need to be done as part of the Tadmor Project.

Route 248 will need to be overlaid in the Spring.

He will be meeting with the Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority about a water/sewer connection.

Results from the inspection of the Penn Dixie bridge are pending.

TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR

Approval of a Letter of Extension for Schoeneck Overlook Estates (a plan for townhomes and apartments) until January 31, 2026.

Gary Asteak gave an update on the Faust appeal (55 and over apartments on 4^th Street). Faust lost twice at the Court of Common Pleas and has taken the case up to the Commonwealth Court. Unlike the previous cases, no resident has filed a brief in the case. Brian Sayago asked if the Township should get involved and Gary said all the township could do at this point was file a brief. Brian pointed out that that property has a history of stormwater problems. Scott Sylvainus said Faust may not be able to build additional structures on that land under current stormwater ordinances. Bill Bartlett asked Gary if he should recuse himself from any vote on the matter as he was part of the initial case in the Court of Common Pleas and Gary said “yes.”

Approval of Ordinance No. 200 to install additional stop signs along Blossom Hill and Gun Club Roads.

Approval of Ordinance No. 201 to place limitations on parking east of the High School from 7AM – 5PM on School Days. Residents will be allowed to park on their streets, but other cars could be ticketed during those hours if there’s a complaint.

TOWNSHIP MANAGER

Approval of an E-Cycling event on June 14, 2025 at Tuskes Park and 155 Friedenstahl Avenue.

Approval to pay Gene Metschulat Electrical $5,325 for lights in the Conference Room.

The 2024 4^th Quarter/Annual Nationwide Police Pensions report is available for review.

Lisa Klem announced “Outstanding Achievement Awards in Planning & Zoning programs” to Angela Strohl, Kristen Mullen and William Bartlett.

PLANNING AND ZONING

Approval for modifications to the Penn Dixie Commercial Park concerning the location of the sidewalks.

Approval of Resolution No. 25-08, preliminary approval of the Penn Dixie Commercial Park.

PUBLIC WORKS

Approval to hire a Full-Time laborer at $28.88/hour.

Shawn Shupe presented a 2024 Summary of the Yard Waste Facility—the information can be used in grant applications.

RECREATION

Approval to remove a Rec Board member due to a lack of attendance.

Approval to appoint a new member to the Rec Board.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC)

Supervisors tabled a proposed naming of the Agroforestry area near Gun Club and Newberg Roads.

Supervisors tabled a motion to approve a revised Trail Feasibility Study from HRG.

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Approval to accept the resignation of a part-time Police Officer.

Approval to accept a separation from the Department from a part-time Police Officer.

Approval to sell a rear seat to Collis Truck Parks for $75.

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