Kay Builders representatives met last week with Upper Milford supervisors to review questions related to their plans for the 30-acre Kohler tract in the township.

The company plans some 200 townhomes and twin homes on the property and company representatives wanted direction regarding some of the issues which have been raised by the planning commission.

Among the issues discussed at the Feb. 2 meeting were drainage, the park which will be part of the development and a drip irrigation system which the company has proposed. That system is a way to release stormwater gradually from detention ponds on the property in order to minimize stormwater runoff.

Scott McMackin of Kay Builders called it a new concept in this area. Supervisor Robert Sentner wanted to know who would be responsible for repairs if the system fails and township engineer Jeffrey Ott said there should be consideration for that possibility in the plans.

Richard Brooks said the first phase of the project will be construction of 28 to 30 twin homes and said it will be difficult to open the park until the second phase is completed.

Supervisors Chairman George DeVault said, “I’m surprised we’re talking about this tonight” because there are still so many unresolved issues raised in reports from the township engineer and the conservation district.

Township Solicitor Marc Fisher said the final plan should designate what will be done in each phase.

A handful of residents of Mink Estates, which is adjacent to the property, were in attendance, but there were no comments.

In other business, New Tripoli Bank representatives John Hayes and David Hunsicker informed supervisors of the bank’s plans to open a branch on Buckeye Road, on the former Hinnerschietz Auto Sales property.

Hayes said they are looking forward to being part of the community. He said the bank has been around since 1910 and has always tried to give back to the communities where it has branches.

Hunsicker, the CEO, said, “Unlike East Penn Bank (which has been taken over by another bank), we’re in for the long haul.”

Sentner commented later the new bank should be an asset to the community and looks forward to its contributions to community organizations like the fire companies and the Upper Milford Youth Association.

In other business, supervisors thanked the Borough of Emmaus for informing them of the borough’s recently adopted zoning amendment addressing zoning districts and regulations related to medical marijuana dispensaries, growing/processing facilities and related issues.

Fisher said he “strongly suggests” supervisors take a look at implementing a similar ordinance in the township, since there is nothing currently in the zoning bylaws. Supervisors agreed and directed the township staff to work on it.

The board also held a half-hour executive session to discuss personnel and real estate.