Weekly Update – January 5, 2018
C.A.R.D. LETTER TO PENNDOT
Citizens for Accountability & Responsible Development, East Allen C.A.R.D., recently wrote the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in regards to the added tractor trailer trucks and safety concerns on Weaversville Road. Copies were sent to East Allen, Allen and Hanover (Lehigh) Townships, Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, PA State Police, Rep. Marcia Hahn and Senator Mario Scavello.
We addressed oversize tractor trailers using this road, the rate of speed through the “S” turns while crossing the double yellow lines, the use of jake brakes through the turns, speeding and congestion. We hope to get a response and will keep you updated. Read the full letter below.
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Open in new tab Results of East Allen’s Reorganizational Meeting – January 2, 2018
Mr. Roger Unangst – Chairperson
Mr. Mark Schwartz – Vice Chairperson
Rose Wedde – Secretary/Treasurer
CPA Firm appointed – France, Anderson, & Basile
Tax Collector and Temporary Delinquent Tax Collector – Ms. Joy Hemming
Solicitor for Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission – Mr. Joseph Piperato $140.00/hour
Township Engineering Firm – Hanover Engineering Associates (Mr. Unangst abstained from vote since his brother is President of Hanover Engineering.)
Appointed Township Engineers – Mr. James Milot and Ms. Jill Smith $150.00 per meeting
Sewage Enforcement Sevices Hanover Engineering – Mr. Shawn Leidy $55.00/hour
Building Code Official – CodeMaster, Mr. Sherwin Miller
Recycling Grant – Hough Associates 1 year agreement
Appointed Vacancy Board, 1 year term – Ms. Jeanette Frack
Appointed Parks and Recreation Board – Mr. David Jones
Appointed Planning Commission – Mr. Robert Mills
Appointed Zoning Hearing Board – Mr. Christopher Cruz and Mr. Art Hemming
At the conclusion of the 1/2/2018 reorganizational meeting, a motion was made and a vote was taken by the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors of 5 – 0 to oppose HB1620, the Wireless Broadband Collection Act. The bill, among other things, would strip PA municipalities of all of their zoning authority over wireless antennas and equipment in public rights-of-way.
**We would like to thank Irene Kolessar for covering this meeting for C.A.R.D.!
Read the full PSAB Legislative Action Alert Below :
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