Board of Supervisors Pre-Agenda
Thursday, November 05 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; Cindy O'Donnell, Township Treasurer; Jackie Tallon, Township Manager; and Sherry
Zawada, Administrative Assistant.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Frederick made a motion to approve the Minutes from the October 1, 2009 Board of
Supervisors Preagenda meeting. Mr. Webster seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Sewer Issues
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Scioto Village Sewage Treatment Plant
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Proposed Municipal Plant
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Act 537 Plan
Ms. Tallon stated that these matters will be placed on the agenda for the next
regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting on November 12, 2009.
Perkiomen Crossing WWTP Upgrade
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Issues/Concerns Punch Lists
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Payment Release Request
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Change Orders
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Quote for Steps on New Treatment Tank
Ms. Tallon stated that these matters will be placed on the agenda for the next
regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting on November 12, 2009.
Perkiomen Crossing Water Pipe Failure
David Allebach, Esquire, Township Solicitor, is progressing in this matter.
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on November 12, 2009.
Wayland Park
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Survey of all Parkland on Fagleysville & Colonial Roads
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on November 12, 2009.
Colonial Road Project
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on November 12, 2009.
Fisher Road Project
Ms. Tallon stated that the engineered project will be put on hold until approximately
2013 and that the road crew has made temporary repairs to the bridge.
Amusement Tax Ordinance
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on November 12, 2009.
Woodland Road Overlay
Ms. Tallon stated that a payment release request has been submitted from Schlouch, Inc.
and has been approved by LTL Consultants.
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on November 12, 2009.
Act 32, EIT Collection Consolidation
Cindy O'Donnell, Township Treasurer stated that she attended the first EIT
collection consolidation meeting. Ms. O'Donnell also stated that officers were elected at this meeting.
Zoning/SALDO Amendments 12/10 Hearing
The hearing and adoption of the Zoning/Saldo Amendments is scheduled for the December
10, 2009 Board of Supervisors meeting.
T Mobile Cell Tower
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on November 12, 2009.
2010 Budget
The Board along with the Treasurer and Township Manager completed a thorough review of
the proposed 2010 budget. A discussion took place regarding the current tax millage which is 0.820. Mr.
Webster made a motion to increase the millage by .80 for a total millage of 1.62 for 2010. Mr. Frederick seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Tentative adoption of the 2010 budget will be placed on the agenda for the next
regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting on November 12, 2009.
NEW BUSINESS
107 Colonial Road - Fire
A fire took place on November 3, 2009 at 107 Colonial Road. A discussion took
place regarding this incident. This matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on November 12, 2009.
Robbins Zoning Hearing Issue
Ms. Tallon stated that the Robbins zoning hearing is scheduled for November 17,
2009. Ms. Tallon also stated that the Robbins and their attorney will be attending the November 12 Board of
Supervisors meeting to discuss their position for this hearing.
Emergency Services
Mr. Young stated that he attended a meeting with Gerald McMahon, Emergency Management
Coordinator; Dennis Bolognese, Fire Marshall; and Steve Vodopija, Roadmaster, concerning emergency services.
Building Expansion
Ms. Tallon stated that she will have information regarding the potential Township
Building expansion in the near future.
Outdoor Wood Heaters
A discussion took place concerning legislation potentially banning outdoor wood
heaters. The matter will be place on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting
on November 12, 2009.
2009 Budget Amendment
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on November 12, 2009.
Amend Fee Resolution
Ms. Tallon stated that this matter is progressing.
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on November 12, 2009.
Swearing in of Fire Police
Dennis Bolognese requested that two individuals be sworn in as fire police. The
swearing in will take place at the next regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting on November 12, 2009.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Young motioned and Mr. Frederick seconded the motion to adjourn the regular meeting
and convene to executive session at 8:47 PM.
Mr. Young motioned and Mr. Webster seconded the motion to adjourn the executive session
and reconvene the regular meeting at 10:00 PM.
Mr. Young made a motion to reorganize the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Webster
seconded. All were in favor.
Mr. Young made a motion and Mr. Webster seconded to appoint Mike Frederick as Chairman
of the Board of Supervisors. The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Webster made a motion and Mr. Frederick seconded to appoint Robert Young as
Vice-Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Frederick motioned and Mr. Young seconded the motion to adjourn the regular
meeting at 10:05 PM.
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