PALMER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING

FEBRUARY 28, 2006

A general business meeting of the Palmer Township Board of Supervisors was held on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Palmer Library with four Supervisors in attendance. Robert Lammi was absent. Also in attendance were the Township Manager, Director of Public Services, Planning Director, Police Chief, and Township Solicitor. Joe Nixon from the Morning Call represented the news media. Colver convened the meeting and led those present in the Pledge to the Flag.

2. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS – FEBRUARY 28, 2006

INFORMATION

The report will be provided at the meeting.

DISCUSSION

On motion by Mitchell, seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the Board voted to approve the disbursement of funds for February 28, 2006.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – JANUARY 20, 2006

DISCUSSION

On motion by Smith, seconded by Mitchell, and agreed by all, the Board voted to approve the minutes of February 20, 2006.

4. FERRARO LAND DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONAL USE HEARING AND PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAN REVIEW

INFORMATION

The Board needs to approve/disapprove the conditional use request and the preliminary/final plan review.

DISCUSSION

Stenographer Ted Rewak was in attendance. Bruno said the first part of this item is a conditional use hearing and the second part is the land development review. Bruno said Mr. Ferraro is proposing a residential conversation within the confines of the Route 248 overlay district. Bruno said Ferraro is converting from residential use to professional office use. Bruno asked anyone who would like to speak to be sworn in by the stenographer.

Donald Lynch, Engineer, and Robert Ferraro, Applicant, 3276 Nazareth Road, were in attendance. Bruno noted this item was publicly advertised as required. Bruno asked Mr. Ferraro if he was the owner of the property, he said he was. Bruno asked for a copy of the deed of the property. Bruno reviewed the deed and noted the property is owned by Mr. Ferraro and his wife and marked the deed as exhibit A-1.

Lynch reviewed the property owned by Ferraro and said he would like to convert a lower dwelling area of the residential property into an office for his business. Lynch said 400 square feet will be used for general office use with a separate entrance from the outside of the structure. Lynch said the existing driveway would be utilized by the employees. Lynch said there will be five employees with three of them coming from off the residence. Lynch said hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bruno noted the plan should be marked as exhibit A-2.

Mr. Ferraro said the business is the National High School Coaches Association. Ferraro said they select coach of the year and athlete of the year for twenty different sports. Ferraro said they conduct national events with two events in this area and other events held along the east coast. Ferraro said it is not a retail operation with any kind of walk in business. Lynch said there is no proposal to put up a sign. Colver asked if there is anything Lynch felt could be negative from this use. Lynch said the existing parking will accommodate the employees. Ferraro said there are five desks in the downstairs with phones and faxes. Bruno asked for the character of the neighborhood. Ferraro said at one point our neighbor attended a meeting and said they never knew we had any business at our property. Colver said there are other businesses in the area. No comments, questions or testimony came from the audience. On motion by Mitchell, seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the Board closed the hearing for deliberation. The Board agreed there were no issues regarding this conditional use request.

On motion by Panella, seconded by Smith, and agreed by all, the Board approved the Ferraro conditional use request.

Colver said regarding land development the Board had information from the township engineer and the township staff. Colver asked Lynch if there were any issues on their end. Lynch referred deferral requests for road widening, sidewalks, street trees, and curbing. Colver said the Board agrees to leave the trees as is. Colver said what happens if at one point there is widening on Route 248. Bruno said if you defer it that will be noted on the plan. The Board agreed to defer all four requests. Dillman said the driveway on the property extends into the Penndot right-of-way. Dillman said the best way to handle the right-of-way now, for possible future widening, would be to have the township accept the right-of-way from the applicant now. Dillman said then the township would be in a position to agree to have the road widened if Penndot came and requested that in the future. Ferraro said he would agree to dedicate the right-of-way to the township now.

Jensen referred to a memo from John Embardino regarding a motor home parked in the driveway. Jensen said the zoning administrator said if the motor home is on site there aren’t enough parking spaces for employees. Ferraro said he thought there were enough spots with the motor home on site. Ferraro said they will be selling the motor home in the near future. Smith asked about the gate to the property. Ferraro said a device will be given to emergency services so they can access the property if they are away.

Ferraro asked what happens when the business moves out of the house, will it convert back to residential use only. Bruno said you could sell it as a converted use. Ferraro said in three to five years the office will move out of the residence. Bruno said we can revisit it at that time. Jensen said one other recommendation from the Planning Commission was to note on the plan that no wholesale or retail sales will be conducted on site. Ferraro said they only use 400 square feet of space for the office so why would the recreation fee be based on the 2.6 acres. Bruno said it is up to the Board because typically it is based on the land development plan which is for the whole site. Colver said typically it is based on $1,000 per unit and really this is only one unit. Ferraro said that sounds more typical. Ferraro said there are 7,000 square feet of house and we only use 400 square feet for the business. Colver said maybe we need to go with a .62 acre for somewhere around $1,860.

On motion by Smith, seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the Board approved the preliminary/final plan review conditioned upon the applicant complying with all items outlined in the Township Engineer letter dated February 9, 2006, complying with the township departmental comment sheet dated February 9, 2006, deferring the frontage improvements regarding road widening, curbing, sidewalks and street trees, noting on the plan that no wholesale/retail sales are allowed from the site, a recreation fee of $1,860 based on .62 acres, accepting voluntary traffic fees from the applicant in the amount of $1,000, the applicant preparing a subdivision improvements agreement to the satisfaction of the Township Solicitor, the applicant provide financial surety in a form acceptable to the Township Solicitor, accept township right-of-way on Rt. 248 as depicted on the plan, and applicant will supply the Township Engineer with the boundaries for the right-of-way.

5. NORTHWOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK PRELIMINARY/FINAL LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW

INFORMATION

The Board needs to approve/disapprove the preliminary/final land development plan for Northwood Industrial Park.

DISCUSSION

Louis Ferrone, Project Engineer, and Frank Bubba, Contractor were in attendance. Ferrone said it is a one acre lot and they want to put up a 7,080 single square foot building. Ferrone said they will provide concrete apron going into the lot. Ferrone said they are asking for a deferral for sidewalk. Ferrone said they have no issues regarding the Township Engineer letter. Ferrone said they have no issues with recreation fees of $3,000 and a $1,000 voluntary traffic fee.

On motion by Smith, seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the Board voted to approve the preliminary/final plan review for Northwood Industrial Park conditioned upon the applicant fulfilling the items outlined in the Township Engineer letter dated February 9, 2006, complying with the township departmental comment sheet dated February 9, 2006, deferral for the sidewalk but not for driveway apron, a recreation fee of $3,000 per acre be paid, accepting voluntary traffic fees from the applicant in the amount of $1,000, applicant prepare a subdivision improvements agreement to the satisfaction of the Township Solicitor, and provide financial surety in a form acceptable to the Township Solicitor.

6. ESTATES AT NORTHWOOD FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAN REVIEW

INFORMATION

The Board needs to approve/disapprove the final subdivision plan for the Estates at Northwood.

DISCUSSION

Nick Pugliese, Developer, and Don Frederickson, Engineer, were in attendance. Frederickson said they are seeking final plan approval with a few conditions as outlined in the plan report. Frederickson said this is for 15 new building lots. Colver asked if there were any outstanding issues. Frederickson said we are okay with the Township Engineer letter and the township requirements. Smith asked about the Police Department concern regarding street width. Dillman said it is typical minimum street width. Frederickson said the homes will have two car garages. Colver asked if it is private. Frederickson said it is public. Dillman said he wanted to point out the township has responsibility to contend with the storm sewer down stream. Dillman said the plans are ready for the township to move forward. Dillman said we need to get this work under way so it’s moving at the same time that Pugliese’s storm sewer improvements are being done. Colver said the last time we discussed this issue Pugliese agrees he is completing the storm sewer work to the south side of Sandy Lane. Pugliese said that is correct. Dillman said the other item to discuss is the sedimentation pond and the spillway for that pond. Dillman said he’d like to explore this more with Frederickson to divert runoff away from the houses. Frederickson said they worked with the conservation group today to divert that overflow if the temporary pond would top. Colver asked what the request was regarding the pool. Pugliese said it’s an above ground pool that’s been there for ten years. Colver said deferral on sidewalks is nothing since there are no sidewalks in the area. Dillman requested a copy of the HOP application. Dillman said as with every project we want to hold pre-construction meetings.

On motion by Smith, seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the Board awarded conditional approval of the final plan of the Estates at Northwood with the following conditions: the applicant fulfill the items outlined in the Township Engineer letter dated February 9, 2006, comply with the comments noted on the township departmental sheet dated February 9, 2006, recreation fee of $1,400 per new dwelling unit for a total of $21,000, the township will waive the voluntary traffic impact fee from the applicant due to the significant amount of storm water improvements being completed by the applicant, the applicant prepare a subdivision improvements agreement to the satisfaction of the Township Solicitor, and supply financial surety in a form acceptable to the Township Solicitor, grant deferral request for sidewalks along Northwood Avenue east side of entrance, and approved the waiver request for tree preservation.

7. VICTORIA SQUARE V PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAN REVIEW

INFORMATION

The Board needs to approve/disapprove the preliminary subdivision plan for Victoria Square V.

DISCUSSION

Frederickson said this is the last piece of property for Victoria Square V. Frederickson said these are townhouse units on seven acres north of Victoria Square II. Dillman said between now and the final plan approval we need to get a handle on the Hobson Street detention basin and how it will be handled with this development. Dillman said he believes it is the townships obligation to provide detention for the full development of Victoria Square. Frederickson said that was part of the agreement prior to the development being built. Colver asked if they already have the storm sewers in place and now tie into it. Frederickson said yes. Dillman said the system was recently upgraded by the Palmer Town Center. Dillman said more volume needs to be created in the detention area by the township. Colver said we are currently working on that. Dillman said he’d like to talk with Frederickson about the small storm water handling. Adams said he is concerned with materials that have been moved from the development to the Hobson Street detention basin. Pugliese said we had an agreement during Phase III that we could move things to that area. Pugliese said that was only allowed in Phase III and not now. Frederickson said we are requesting waivers for a 100 foot tangent section between curves, lot lines and building within 200 feet of the site, and showing existing trees and tree preservation areas.

Panella made a motion to approve the preliminary subdivision plan review for Victoria Square V with the following conditions: the applicant fulfill all items outlined in the Township Engineer letter dated February 8, 2006, complying with items outlined on the township departmental comment sheet dated February 9, 2006, applicant obtain environmental clearance from DEP and the Township Environmental consultant, a recreation fee of $1,400 per new dwelling unit be paid for a total of $56,000, acceptance of a voluntary traffic impact fee of $1,000 per new dwelling unit for a total of $40,000, that no trees on Lot #21 be removed, Anthony Street to be kept “street” until it reaches Anthony Court, waiver as it relates to providing a 100-foot tangent section between curves, waiver for showing lot lines and buildings within 200-feet of the site, waiver for existing trees and tree preservation areas, applicant prepare a subdivision improvements agreement to the satisfaction of the Township Solicitor, and provide financial surety in a form acceptable to the Township Solicitor. Bruno noted the financial surety isn’t needed until final plan approval. Panella amended her motion to remove the financial surety requirement. The motion was seconded by Mitchell, and agreed by all.

8. COMMERCE BANK DISCUSSION

INFORMATION

The Board needs to approve/disapprove a request from Commerce Bank to vary from the townships policy regarding issuance of construction permits.

DISCUSSION

Jensen said she received a letter from Daniel Wallace, Interstate Development Services, requesting permits be issued and Jensen said she isn’t comfortable giving permits prior to approval of their plan. Colver asked if the demolition permit could be issued to get rid of the old photo building. Jensen said she didn’t have a problem with the demo permit. The other Board members agreed. Jensen said it could take several months for Commerce Bank to get approval from Penndot for the traffic signal. Colver said the demo and the additional parking and traffic calming inside the site is one thing. Colver said he’d agree with the parking lot improvements and demolition, but need to hold up on building permits. Bruno said they should have to give us some financial security.

On motion by Smith, seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the Board authorized the Township Solicitor to grant permission to Commerce Bank for permits for demolition, paving, and parking lot traffic calming measures on site, with the exception of the building permit for work to be done on site.

9. ORDINANCE FOR CORRIERE ROAD/VAN BUREN ROAD ZONING RECLASSIFICATION

INFORMATION

The Board needs to approve/disapprove the ordinance.

DISCUSSION

Bruno said we spoke about this earlier and you gave me authorization to advertise the ordinance. Bruno said we are not asking for reclassification of the property. Bruno said this ordinance protects the adjoining property owner.

On motion by Mitchell, seconded by Smith, and agreed by all, the Board approved the ordinance to rezone from its current PO/IP to MDR to allow for the adjoining property owners to have the benefit of the previous side yard setback regulation.

10. PALMER TOWNSHIP BIKE PATH (BUSHKILL CREEK ALIGNMENT) CONTRACT AWARD

INFORMATION

The Board needs to approve/disapprove the contract.

DISCUSSION

This item was removed from the agenda for a future meeting.

11. RESOLUTION RENAMING NEWLINS MILL COURT TO DAKOTA DRIVE

INFORMATION

The Board needs to approve/disapprove the road renaming.

DISCUSSION

Jensen said when Newlins Mill Road was built there was a section kept where Mr. Bell lives. Jensen said Bell requested the name be changed because there were problems with emergency services.

On motion by Mitchell, seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the Board approved the resolution to rename Newlins Mill Court to Dakota Drive.

12. RESOLUTION TO ENERGIZE ONE STREET LIGHT ON HOWARD LANE

INFORMATION

The Board needs to approve/disapprove energizing the street light.

DISCUSSION

On motion by Mitchell, seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the Board approved the resolution to energize one street light at the end of the Howard Lane cul-de-sac in the Wolfs Run development.

13. DISCUSSION REGARDING ACT 167 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN WATER QUALITY UPDATE

INFORMATION

The Board needs to discuss and supply comments to the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission.

DISCUSSION

Dillman said the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission adopted a new master 167 ordinance and it has been circulated to all municipalities for comment. Dillman said this is all geared towards improving water quality during run off. Dillman said in coming months an ordinance will come back to the Planning Commission and this Board for adoption.

14. RESOLUTION AMENDING FEES FOR CONTINUANCES OF ZONING HEARING BOARD HEARINGS

INFORMATION

The Board needs to approve/disapprove the resolution.

DISCUSSION

Colver said we spoke about this before and the resolution is now complete.

On motion by Panella, seconded by Mitchell, and agreed by all, the Board approved the resolution amending fees for continuances of Zoning Hearing Board hearings to $50 for residential projects and $100 for non-residential projects.

15. ESCROW RELEASE #13 FOR VILLAGES AT MILL RACE, PHASE I

INFORMATION

The Board needs to approve/disapprove the escrow release.

DISCUSSION

On motion by Mitchell, seconded by Smith, and agreed by all, the Board approved escrow release #13 for Villages at Mill Race, Phase I.

16. ESCROW RELEASE #8 FOR VILLAGES AT MILL RACE, PHASE II

INFORMATION

The Board needs to approve/disapprove the escrow release.

DISCUSSION

On motion by Smith, seconded by Mitchell, and agreed by all, the Board approved escrow release #8 for Villages at Mill Race, Phase II.

17. ESCROW RELEASE #8 FOR VILLAGES AT MILL RACE, PHASE III

INFORMATION

The Board needs to approve/disapprove the escrow release.

DISCUSSION

On motion by Smith, seconded by Mitchell, and agreed by all, the Board approved escrow release #8 for Villages at Mill Race, Phase III.

18. ESCROW RELEASE #1 FOR HECKTOWN ROAD BUSINESS PARK

INFORMATION

The Board needs to approve/disapprove the escrow release.

DISCUSSION

On motion by Mitchell, seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the Board approved escrow release #1 for Hecktown Road Business Park.

19. ESCROW RELEASE FOR DUNKIN DONUTS AT SALES STREET

INFORMATION

The Board needs to approve/disapprove the escrow release.

DISCUSSION

On motion by Smith, seconded by Mitchell, and agreed by all, the Board approved releasing $29,700 for Dunkin Donuts at Sales Street.

20. JBM PLUMBING CHANGE ORDER TO THE COMMUNITY CENTER CONTRACT

INFORMATION

The Board needs to approve/disapprove the change order.

DISCUSSION

Dillman gave the Board a draft change order to review.

On motion by Mitchell, seconded by Smith, and agreed by all, the Board approved the change order for the community center project.

21. DISABILITY INSURANCE DISCUSSION

INFORMATION

The Township Manager will bring the requested information to the meeting for discussion. The Board needs to approve/disapprove awarding a disability insurance carrier.

DISCUSSION

Anckaitis said regarding questions asked by Supervisor Panella at the last meeting, Brown and Brown Insurance informed me that a 60% short term benefit, rather than 66-2/3% benefit, would cost the township $18,230 a year vs. $20,410, a $2,128 dollar reduction in premium. Anckaitis gave examples of claims and costs associated to the benefits. Anckaitis also said the factors used are SIC codes, demographics, and zip codes. Panella asked about a payroll factor. Anckaitis said that is used for long term insurance not short term. Anckaitis said if anyone is out on short term disability while the policy goes into effect they are not covered until they return to work for a certain period of time.

On motion by Panella, seconded by Smith, and agreed by all, the Board approved purchasing short term disability benefits through Educators Life Insurance for an annual fee of $20,410.32.

22. TOWNSHIP ENGINEER CAPITAL PROJECTS STATUS REPORT

INFORMATION

The Township Engineer will update the Board on the status of all capital projects.

DISCUSSION

Dillman said they are working on the Greenwood Avenue extension project. Dillman said he handed easement information to the Solicitor tonight. Bruno said letters and agreements have been sent out to property owners to keep the process going. Dillman said these agreements will be necessary to process the change of land. Dillman said we are working on the right-of-way plans that need to be submitted to Penndot. Dillman said this can take some time. Colver asked if there were any issues with the larger property owners affected. Adams said the process is continuing to move forward with no major stumbling blocks at this time.

Dillman said we are also pressing forward with the Hobson Street detention plan. Dillman said the Public Works Department is working on moving the material out of that area.

Dillman said there is no real press with the community center outside work until the weather breaks.

23. PUBLIC COMMENT

Robert Gumlock, 109 Berks Street, asked about the start of the Greenwood Avenue project. Dillman said he can’t guess as to when it will all fall into place. Dillman said we are aiming for some time this construction season but probably no earlier than June or July. Dillman said we need to prove to Penndot that we have all the properties involved and once we do that it will move smoothly. Gumlock asked what happens when construction is taking place to protect us if a storm occurs. Dillman said we will work from the bottom up to help in that situation. Gumlock said they are concerned that if there is a storm during the construction phase will there be any kind of protection at the back of the Berks Street properties. Dillman said by that time the Starlite Estates pond should be functioning in its completed condition and will release water at a slower rate and it should not over flow. Gumlock asked for the duration time of the project. Dillman said it could take six months but could also be stopped for a short period and started up again.

Cliff Rushing and Lance LaMazza, Tulip Court, asked where the responsibility lies for requesting street signs in their development. They said they live on a cul-de-sac and a lot of traffic is cutting through thinking the cul-de-sac is a through road. They said “no outlet” signs would be beneficial. Colver said we ask for a letter with the request to be sent to the township traffic committee. The traffic committee then goes out and looks at the area and they make a recommendation to this Board. Colver said a decision will be made at one of our meetings.

Sal Pugliese, said he is complaining about lack of police protection from terrorists. Pugliese said our police took no action and he is here to get answers. Smith asked if he was threatened recently. Pugliese said no, not recently. Pugliese said a month ago his son’s lug nuts were taken off his vehicle. Pugliese said he lost his job and was incarcerated because our police department felt they weren’t important enough. Smith asked if he reported the incident a month ago. Pugliese said no he didn’t, it wasn’t worth the phone call. Colver said we asked the Township Manager to look into this issue when you brought it up a few weeks ago. Anckaitis said he and Chief Fretz met with Sal last week. Anckaitis said he got a copy of every police incident report that he is referring to back to 2004 and then looked at the incidents that were pertinent to this issue. Anckaitis said on June 2004 there were two incidents where kids were riding by Mr. Pugliese’s home and making threats. Anckaitis said we dispatched an officer in both cases but there was no one there when police arrived. Anckaitis said on the 3^rd of June no action was taken, on the 4^th of June the officer got a hold of one of the parents of the kids making the threats and they were told to keep the kids away from the Pugliese home. Anckaitis said Mr. Pugliese was informed of the communication with the other family. Anckaitis said all the other incidents since then are not related or involving the same individuals as in 2004. Anckaitis said he feels proper police protection was provided. Anckaitis said I do not feel that our police neglected to provide protection to his family and Chief Fretz and I met with Mr. Pugliese last week and told him this. Panella asked what was the last date reported. Anckaitis said June 6, 2004. Anckaitis said there were other incidents with other individuals and Sal’s son but not the same individuals that Pugliese presented to us weeks ago. Colver asked Pugliese if it goes back to the 2004 incident. Pugliese said the lug nuts were done, but I can’t prove it was one of these kids. Pugliese said he didn’t report that incident because he doesn’t feel comfortable reporting anything to the police department any more. Anckaitis said no matter what your thoughts are you should report it because our police will investigate. Pugliese said during an incident in the school district related to drug dealing our police department gave names of individuals involved. Anckaitis said the officer was asked in the court of law and he did not verbally give the name, he wrote it down and presented it to the judge. Anckaitis said regarding that incident, Pugliese’s sons name was released from another witness involved. Pugliese said his son reported to a teacher, the teacher reported to the principal, and the principal reported to the police officer. Pugliese said the teacher’s name should have been reported as the informant, not his son who was a minor at the time. Bruno said it sounds as though he was ordered by the courts to release the name. Bruno said this has been investigated as you requested and Mr. Anckaitis has given you his report. Bruno asked Mr. Pugliese what else he was looking for from this Board tonight. Pugliese said Chief Fretz said it was the inexperience of the officer and I hold the Chief responsible. Pugliese said he will make this public notice in the papers. Anckaitis advised Pugliese to report any future incidents to the police.

24. REPORTS

Solicitor

· Bruno had an extension agreement for Parkview Estates, Phase 5, requesting time until September 23, 2006. On motion by Mitchell, seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the extension agreement.

· Bruno had an extension agreement for Fairfield Development, Hecktown Business Park, requesting time until September 20, 2006. On motion by Smith, seconded by Mitchell, and agreed by all, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the extension agreement.

· Bruno had an extension agreement for Selvaggio Enterprises, Somerset Village, requesting an extension until October 4, 2006. On motion by Mitchell, seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the extension agreement.

Township Manager

· Anckaitis said he would like the Boards approval of his February 16, 2006 memo regarding increasing non-uniformed longevity, vacation, and decreasing pension vesting benefits. On motion by Mitchell, seconded by Smith, and agreed by all, the Board approved the Township Manager’s memo.

· Anckaitis said they held the first dance at the Community Center last Friday night and it was an outstanding event. Anckaitis said about 248 kids attended and it ran perfectly. Anckaitis said they will be holding dances the third Friday of each month.

· Anckaitis said he will be out of town for next weeks meeting.

Public Services Director

· Adams said the FEMA repairs are continuing in the back of Old Orchard.

· Adams said the road improvement projects that use liquid fuels will be going out to bid shortly.

Planning Director

· Jensen said she and the Public Works Superintendent visited a site in Lopatcong Township, New Jersey where Belgium block curbing has been in place since 1970’s. Jensen said the Public Works Superintendent has put all his issues to rest regarding Belgium curbing. Jensen said we will add it to our mini specs.

· Jensen said Senator Rob Wonderling sent out a project survey and she has responded with the same project list as last year.

· Jensen asked for comments on the Zoning Hearing Board agenda. There were none.

Police Chief

· Chief Fretz referred to a letter he gave the Board with a recommendation to hire one part time officer due to the promotion of one officer to full time status at the beginning of the year. Fretz said Tyson J. Unangst will be hired as a part time officer contingent upon him completing all necessary testing. Fretz said Unangst worked with Upper Nazareth for some years and his mother worked for the township years ago. Fretz said when Mr. Unangst completes his testing he will bring him to a meeting. On motion by Smith, seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the Board approved the hiring of Tyson J. Unangst as a part time police officer as recommended by the Police Chief.

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