Board of Supervisors Pre-Agenda
Thursday, September 03 2009
The Preagenda Meeting of the Upper Frederick Township Board of Supervisors was called
to order by the Chairman at 7:00 PM. Attending were Robert Young, Chairman; Michael Frederick, Vice-Chairman;
Peter Webster, Supervisor; Rick Sacks, Environmental Engineer; and Sherry Zawada, Administrative Assistant.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Frederick made a motion to approve the Minutes from the August 6, 2009 Board of
Supervisors Preagenda meeting. Mr. Webster seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Sewer Issues
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Proposed Municipal Plant
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Act 537 Plan
Ms. Zawada stated that these matters will be placed on the agenda for the next
regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting on September 10, 2009.
Perkiomen Crossing WWTP Upgrade
Mr. Frederick made a motion to approve for disbursement the funds requested in the
amounts of $26,955.00 to Phillips Brothers and $128,250.00 to Almeida & Hudak concerning the Perkiomen Crossing
Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mr. Webster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Mr. Sacks presented change orders from the contractors and stated that he has reviewed
them and would recommend payment at a later date.
These matters will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on September 10, 2009.
Perkiomen Crossing Water Pipe Failure
Ms. Zawada stated that David Allebach, Esquire, Township Solicitor, is working on this
matter.
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on September 10, 2009.
Ordinance No. 2009-07, Riparian Corridor Conservation Ordinance
Mr. Young stated that Ordinance No. 2009- 07, the Riparian Corridor Conservation
Ordinance, is scheduled to be adopted at the regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting on September 10,
2009.
Colonial Road Bridge
Mr. Young stated that the Colonial Road Bridge has been completed and that Steve
Vodopija, Roadmaster, is in the process of assuring that the contractor in this matter completes the finishing
touches. The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting
on September 10, 2009.
Resolution No. 2009-09, Verizon FIOS Franchise Agreement
Ms. Zawada stated that Resolution No. 2009-09, the Verizon FIOS Franchise Agreement, is
scheduled for approval at the regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting on September 10, 2009.
Basketball Court at Township Park
Mr. Young stated that this matter could be worked into the budget for next year, with
the installation being completed during the first part of the year. The Board will consider putting this item
on next year's budget.
This matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on September 10, 2009.
Wayland Park Trail/Lower Merion Gun Club
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on September 10, 2009.
Fisher Road Project
Ms. Zawada stated that the engineered project will be put on hold and the road crew
will temporarily repair the bridge starting in early Fall, 2009 or after.
This matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on September 10, 2009.
Special Events/Transient Merchants/Amusement Tax
Ms. Zawada stated that this matter is being looked into by David Allebach, Esquire,
Township Solicitor.
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on September 10, 2009.
CPVRPC Amendment
Ms. Zawada stated that an amendment to the Regional Plan to include the transportation
and community character study is scheduled to be adopted at the regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting on
September 10, 2009.
Computer Technicians for Township System
Mr. Young is looking into acquiring a network junior engineer and an assistant for the
Township in addition to Sam Duncan.
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on September 10, 2009.
Woodland Road Overlay
Ms. Zawada stated that the Woodland Road overlay project is scheduled to begin on
September 10, 2009.
Transfer only permits, ordinance amendment
Ms. Zawada stated that David Allebach, Township Solicitor, has prepared an ordinance
amendment concerning transfer only permits.
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on September 10, 2009.
DARE Program
Ms. Zawada stated that a request for DARE Program funding has been received for the New
Hanover - Upper Frederick Elementary School and the Boyertown Junior High East School. Mr. Frederick stated
that a donation of $500.00 should be sent in support of the DARE Program.
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on September 10, 2009.
Act 32, EIT Collection Consolidation
Ms. Zawada stated that Act 32 amends the local tax act to consolidate the collection of
earned income tax on a countywide basis. Upper Frederick Township is included with Berks County due to the
fact that the majority of municipalities in the Boyertown Area School District are in Berks County. A delegate from
each municipality is required to attend committee meetings. Ms. Zawada also stated that Cindy O'Donnell, Upper
Frederick Township Treasurer, has been named to serve as the tax collection committee delegate.
Proposed Zoning Amendments
Ms. Zawada stated that proposed amendments are being prepared for the Zoning
Ordinance. The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors
meeting on September 10, 2009.
NEW BUSINESS
2010 Budget Calendar
Ms. Zawada presented the Board of Supervisors with a 2010 budget calendar prepared by
Cindy O'Donnell, Township Treasurer. This budget calendar was discussed and approved by the Board of
Supervisors.
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on September 10, 2009.
Document Destruction
Ms. Zawada stated that the resolution and document destruction list is scheduled for
approval at the regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting on September 10, 2009. Ms. Zawada also stated
that the approved documents are scheduled to be shredded on September 26, 2009.
House Bill 1500
Ms. Zawada stated that House Bill 1500 would require municipalities that do not provide
local police protection to pay an annual per capita fee to the Pennsylvania State Police. The Board will take
this matter into consideration.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Young motioned and Mr. Webster seconded the motion to adjourn the regular meeting
and convene to executive session at 7:25 PM.
Mr. Young motioned and Mr. Frederick seconded the motion to adjourn the executive
session and reconvene the regular meeting at 8:50PM.
Personnel and property issues were discussed.
Mr. Young motioned and Mr. Frederic k seconded the motion to adjourn the regular
meeting at 8:51 PM.
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