Board of Supervisors
Thursday, March 11 2010
The regular monthly meeting was
called to order by the Chairman at 7:00 PM. Attending were Robert Young, Chairman; Michael Frederick, Vice
Chairman; David Allebach, Esquire, Township Solicitor; Norm Ulrich, Township Engineer; Mark John, Zoning Officer;
Rick Sacks, Environmental Engineer; Robert Maul, BWM; Dennis Bolognese, Fire Marshall; Steve Vodopija, Roadmaster;
Jackie Tallon, Manager; Lois Reitnour, Administrative Assistant; Kevin Murray, Chairman, Park& Recreation Board
and a few residence in the audience.
PUBLIC COMMENT
PERIOD
Mr. Young called for any additions
to the agenda. There were none.
MINUTES
Mr. Young made a motion to approve
the minutes from the January 14, 2010 and the February 18, 2010 Board of Supervisors meetings. Mr. Frederick
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
TREASURER'S
REPORT
The March financial reports
submitted include an all funds income, expense and budget report, tax collector's monthly report, statement of cash
balances and the customer balance report from the Water/Sewer plant at Perkiomen Crossing Development and the Sewer
plant at Ivy Ridge Development. Mr. Young made a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report and file for audit,
Mr. Frederick seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The cash disbursements report was
included in the Treasurer's Report.
BILLS TO BE PAID
LIST
The report of expenditures for March
2010 was submitted for approval. The list of bills to be paid is included at the end of the
minutes. The total payables for the month are $134,809.70; monthly payroll for the period is $1,545.19,
benefits package $734.26; and MFS/IRA funds $1,764.76. Grand total disbursements for the period are
$138,853.91. Mr. Young made a motion to approve payment of the bills and to advance to the Treasurer
the funds to pay any needed bills or expenditures, to save penalties or accrue interest and payroll prior to the next
meeting on April 8, 2010. Mr. Frederick seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
EMERGENCY
SERVICES
Fire Company
Report
Report was submitted by Fire
Marshall and will be posted.
Mr. Bolognese informed the board
that the fire company building is now mortgage free. Monies from an applied Debt Reduction Grant from the
state and cashed in CD's provided the funds. Next endeavor will be to update the firefighting
equipment.
Easter Flower sale scheduled for
Friday afternoon, April 2nd and Saturday, April 3rd. Information on time frame will be
given to Jackie Tallon.
Community Ambulance
Service
The complete report is posted for
the public to review.
Lower Frederick Regional
Ambulance
Report not received at time of
meeting. Report will be posted for public review upon receipt.
PERKIOMEN CROSSING
WATER/SEWER PLANT REPORT
IVY RIDGE SEWER PLANT
REPORT
Mr. Maul reported for BWM.
Wastewater Treatment Plant at Ivy Ridge is working well. Perkiomen Crossing
water plant is running well. Perkiomen Crossing wastewater treatment plant exceeded monthly ammonia
limit due to additional cold water from the snow. Rick Sacks, Environmental Engineer, suggested having
a meeting with DEP to have an adjustment to winter/summer ammonia limits. Concern was voiced over the
heavy rains projected for the weekend of March 12th - 14th. Mr. Sacks informed
the board that plant was prepared.
The report is posted for the public
to review.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER'S
REPORT
Rick Sacks, Environmental Engineer,
was present and stated that the report was posted for the public to review.
ROADMASTER'S
REPORT
Mr. Vodopija stated that the road
crew performed the following work for the month of February: major snow plowing and snow removal, pothole
repairs, installed kiosk for Wayland Park and vehicle maintenance.
Perkiomen Crossing Sewer Plant
lights have been installed. Mr. Vodopija stated that both Ivy Ridge and Perkiomen Crossing Sewer Plants
security gates will be keyed identical. Appropriate keys will be issued upon completion.
Mr. Vodopija stated
that the complete report is posted for the public to review.
Mr. Young again noted the road
crews' efforts in keeping the roads cleared during the current weather conditions.
CIVIL ENGINEER'S
REPORT
Norm Ulrich from LTL Consultants was
present. The complete report is posted for the public to review.
BUILDING INSPECTOR'S
REPORT
Mark John reported that there were
zero (0) building permits issued, zero (0) zoning permits, zero (0) special event permits, and three (3) Use &
Occupancy permits in February. The complete report is posted for the public to review.
ZONING HEARING BOARD/UCC
APPEALS BOARD REPORT
No applications were made to the
Zoning Hearing Board.
There is no UCC Appeals Board
activity at this time.
PLANNING
COMMISSION
Mr. Ulrich reported on the February
Planning Commission Meeting. Frederick Mennonite Community representatives gave an updated presentation for
the Phase I Planning and Cottage Conversion. Mr. Long, Goezel Road Subdivision, presented a rough
sketch of his project and requested guidance from the PC. Oliver Carley, CH Planning, briefly discussed the TDR
Ordinance.
CPVRPC
REPORT
Ms. Tallon stated that the Regional
Planning meeting was held February 22, 2010. Meeting was attended by CH Planning for Upper Frederick
Township. Main topic was Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan.
PARKS & RECREATION
BOARD
Mr. Murray, Chairman, reported that
new netting was ordered for the pavilion for bird control and that the Parks & Recreation Board is looking into
purchasing a tent for Community Day in lieu of renting;
Complete Park & Recreation Board
meeting minutes are posted for public review.
OLD
BUSINESS
Sewer Issues
Scioto Village Sewage
Treatment Plant -
Mr. Allebach reported that Mr. McMullen responded favorably to his letter and is looking forward to
proceeding with the plant. Mr. McMullen will contact the DEP.
Perkiomen Crossing
Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
Rick Sacks, Environmental Engineer,
was present and stated that the Perkiomen Crossing Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade is completed and running
well. Mr. Sacks is planning to meet with DEP to discuss ammonia and nitrogen winter criteria.
Mr. Sacks also reported that minor leakage was detected at the joints of chemical feed pumps and are being corrected.
Ms. Tallon had a payment release
request from Phillips Electrical. Mr. Young motioned to authorize payment release of $29,332.09 to Phillips
Electrical in response to payment application #6. Mr. Frederick seconded and was approved by
all.
Perkiomen Crossing Water
Pipe Failure
David Allebach reported that
attorneys for PECO and Henkels & McCoy's will be coordinating efforts to get proper information to Henkels and
McCoy. If meeting between attorneys does not occur, Mr. Allebach will file the discovery
motion.
Wayland Park -
Survey
Norm Ulrich, Township Engineer,
stated that survey work is making good progress and anticipates the survey being substantially complete by next Board
of Supervisors meeting. Steve Vodopjia, UFT Roadmaster and Phil Mientus of Irick, Eberhardt & Mientus,
Inc., to coordinate with the pinning locations for future monument markers.
Mr. Steve Spurio, 404 Colonial Road,
questioned area of Wayland Park being surveyed and if Potts Road was part of the survey. Mr. Young explained
the purpose of the survey and the area being covered by the survey. Mr. Spurio expressed his opposition
to the use of Potts Road.
Colonial Road
Project
Dave Allebach waiting to hear from
the Girl Scouts concerning the land purchase offer.
Mr. Ulrich stated that final draft
plans were forwarded to Steve Vodopjia for his review and comments.
Amusement Tax
Ordinance -
No action taken.
Resolution 2010-01 -
Appointing Beth Keys to the Zoning Hearing Board - Tabled
Remaining 2010 Appointment
Zoning Hearing Board - Tabled until contact made with male
applicant.
2010 Census
Ms. Tallon reported that the U.S.
Census forms have been mailed out. Personnel from the census bureau will be using the Upper Frederick
Municipal Building Meeting Room to assist township citizens with their census forms from March 19, 2010 to April 19,
2010 for half days. Hours are Monday thru Wednesday 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and Thursday and Friday from
9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
New
Business
Agricultural Security Area
Application
Dave Allebach reported that
application has been received and is being processed. Expected timeline for finalization is June 2010.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Assisted Recycling - Saturday, March
27, 2010 from 8 AM to 12 PM.
Bookmobile - Friday, March 19, 2010
and Friday, April 2, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 P.M.
Before adjournment, Mr. Young again
called for any additions to the meeting. Mr. John Ferrino, owner of a local gas station, appealed to the
Board of Supervisors for assistance with his property. After listening to his disclosures, the Board of
Supervisors only recommendation was that Mr. Ferrino might want to obtain the services of an Environmental
Attorney.
Mr. Young motioned and Mr. Frederick
seconded the motion to adjourn the regular meeting and convene the Executive Session at 7:28 PM.
Mr. Frederick motioned and Mr. Young
seconded the motion to adjourn the executive session and reconvene the regular meeting at 8:20 PM.
Mr. Frederick motioned and Mr. Young
seconded the motion to accept the Historical Society Grant as modified.
The regular meeting was adjourned at
8:25 PM.
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