Upper Nazareth Supervisor’s Meeting – April 16, 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.
April 19th – Yard Waste Facility opens
June 6th – Movie Night at Tuskes Park—Toy Story (30th Anniversary of that movie)
June 14th – Electronic Recycling Event at Tuskes Park and 155 Friedenstahl Avenue
August 23rd – 9AM-3PM Car Show at Tuskes Park
August 23rd – Movie Night at Tuskes Park – Cars
October 18th – Ghouls & Goblins 5K Run from 7AM – 11AM
November 28th – Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Township Building
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Two residents from Tatamy Road expressed continued concern and frustration with the flooding in their area and asked if there’d been any update from Heidelberg about directing excess stormwater into the quarry. Scott Sylvainus said Heidelberg had concerns about the quality of the stormwater although Nazareth Borough already drains their stormwater into the quarry. One resident asked that, if the lots they live on now were open, would the township issue building permits with the known drainage issue and wanted to know why some landowners weren’t being held accountable for stormwater runoff. Gary Asteak said that he doubted Heidelberg would help with as there isn’t anything in it for them.
The Supervisors voted to approved an expanded Feasibility Study from Carrol Engineering to look at options.
An East Lawn resident reported a safety issue with people parking too close to Stop signs on Wayne and Newport Roads. Any car coming out to make a turn has visibility issues and risks being hit. Shawn Shupe reported that there is one sign up for ‘No Parking from here to corner’ and others could be installed. Mike Rinker suggested people call the Police and have them take care of it.
SUPERVISOR COMMENTS
Approval to advertise Corrections to the Zoning Ordinance to fix some typographical errors and omissions.
TOWNSHIP ENGINEER
A meeting with the Conservation District was held with the developer for Overlook Estates West.
The Engineer has been trying to contact people on the Tadmore 2 project to remind them about updates they must make for the Rail Road crossing, roads, etc. and that they must coordinate with the township.
TOWNSHIP MANAGER
Approval to reject the one application received for updating the SALDO (it was higher than the budgeted amount) and to readvertise the RFP.
Approval for a 1-year renewal for a Certificate of Deposit for money in the Road Improvements Fund.
Approval for a 1-year renewal for a Certificate of Deposit for money in the General Fund.
Approval for a 1-year renewal for a Certificate of Deposit for money in the Open Space Fund.
PLANNING AND ZONING
Approval for the Township to apply for an High Occupancy Permit for the Penn Dixie Commercial Park so the height of a pipe can be modified.
Approval of a Letter of Extension until July 30, 2025 for the Nazareth Borough Yard Waste Facility
Denial of a request from the developer of Overlook Estates West to modify paving details already agreed to in the plan.
Approval for an Indemnification Agreement so the developer of Overlook Estates West can begin earth moving activity. The Agreement will hold the Township harmless and require the developer to assume all responsibility for any issues with moving soil. No building is allowed until permits are issued.
PUBLIC WORKS
Approval to pay $6,173.89 to Groundworks for an Additional Pump & AquaStop Air System for the township building.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Approval for College Assistance for an officer.
Approval to accept a resignation from a part-time officer.
Approval to sell a 2015 Ford Explorer for $4,700.
Becky Bartlett covers these meetings because citizens have a right to know what their government is doing.
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