Board of Supervisors
Thursday, December 10 2009
The regular monthly meeting was
called to order by the Chairman at 7:00 PM. Attending were Michael Frederick, Chairman; Robert
Young, Vice-Chairman; David Allebach, Esquire, Township Solicitor; Norm Ulrich, Township Engineer; Rick Sacks,
Environmental Engineer; Mark John, Code Enforcement Officer; Jackie Tallon, Manager; Sherry Zawada,
Administrative Assistant; and a resident in the audience.
PUBLIC COMMENT
PERIOD
Mr. Young called for additions to
the agenda. There were none.
MINUTES
Mr. Young made a motion to approve
the minutes from the November 12, 2009 Board of Supervisors meeting. Mr. Frederick seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
Mr. Young made a motion to approve
the minutes from the November 19, 2009 Board of Supervisors Budget meeting. Mr. Frederick seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
TREASURER'S
REPORT
The 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 through
December 10, 2009 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 $141,953.30, the payroll for the period is $10,796.19,
the total for matching of IRA contributions, health plan and Aflac is $5,296.83, and the grand total disbursements
for the period are $158,046.32. Mr. Frederick 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 January 14, 2010. Mr. Young seconded and the
motion passed unanimously.
EMERGENCY
SERVICES
Community Ambulance
Service
The complete report is posted for
the public to review.
Lower Frederick Regional
Ambulance
The complete report is posted for
the public to review.
Fire Company
Report
Ms. Tallon reported for Dennis
Bolognese, Fire Marshall, stating that 13 calls were responded to in November by the Fire Company.
PERKIOMEN CROSSING
WATER/SEWER PLANT REPORT
IVY RIDGE SEWER PLANT
REPORT
Bob Maul of BWM, Inc. was present
and stated that the Perkiomen Crossing wastewater plant and the Perkiomen Crossing water plant are running
well. Mr. Maul also stated that the Ivy Ridge plant has some issues with influent pumps clogging and that
they are to be rebuilt.
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 November: snow removal, cut and remove brush on Colonial
Rd., storm clean up and ditch work as needed, re-graded Fisher Rd., pothole repairs, cleaned inlets on Haywood Rd.
and Locust Lane. Mr. Vodopija stated that the complete report is posted for the public to review.
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, Code Enforcement Officer,
was present and stated that he issued 3 building permits, 0 zoning permit, and 6 Use & Occupancy permits in
November. The complete report is posted for the public to review.
ZONING HEARING BOARD/UCC
APPEALS BOARD REPORT
No activity to report.
PLANNING
COMMISSION
Mr. Ulrich reported that the
Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for November was cancelled.
CPVRPC
REPORT
Ms. Tallon stated that the Regional
Planning meeting on November 9, 2009 was attended by Tracy Tackett, Township Planner.
PARKS & RECREATION
BOARD
Ed Goltz, Parks & Recreation
member was present and stated that the Constable Speelhoffer Park was discussed at the last meeting.
OLD
BUSINESS
Sewer Issues
-
Scioto Village Sewage
Treatment Plant - Mr. Allebach reported that a letter received
from TriM Development requires a response from the Board of Supervisors. Supervisors will consider this
request and direct Mr. Allebach accordingly.
-
Proposed Municipal Plant
- No activity to
report.
-
Act 537 Plan
- No activity to
report.
Perkiomen Crossing
Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
Rick Sacks, Environmental Engineer,
was present and stated that the Perkiomen Crossing Wastewater Treatment Plant coming to end. Result of the
December 2009 meeting was that all processes were clearly defined. All parties, including manufactures
and operators, were in attendance. A few minor issues still need to be resolved.
Perkiomen Crossing Water
Pipe Failure
David Allebach, Township Solicitor
reported that based on his conversation with their attorney Henkels and McCoy will assume responsibility.
Wayland Park -
Survey
Norm Ulrich, Township Engineer,
submitted a proposal for a complete survey of Wayland Park. The Board directed Mr. Ulrich to acquire two more
proposals.
Colonial Road
Project
The Township Engineer and
Roadmaster are moving forward with the preparation in order to begin the survey work required for the
project.
Amusement Tax
Ordinance
David Allebach, Township Solicitor,
stated that a draft of the Amusement Tax Ordinance is being reviewed by the Board of
Supervisors.
Zoning/SALDO Amendments
1/14/10 Hearing
David Allebach, Township Solicitor,
stated that the Zoning/SALDO Amendments are scheduled for a hearing on January 14, 2010.
T Mobile
Cell Tower
David Allebach, Township Solicitor,
stated that an escrow agreement and performance bond have been submitted.
107 Colonial Road -
Fire
Mark John, Code Enforcement
Officer, stated that a fire occurred at 107 Colonial Road on November 3, 2009. Mr. John also stated that this
was an illegally occupied property. A discussion took place regarding the need to locate illegal living
spaces because of the dangers involved with habitating them and the possible need for emergency services to those
locations.
Building
Expansion
Ms. Tallon stated that she is
gathering information concerning a possible Township building expansion.
2010 Budget - Scheduled for
Adoption 12/29/09
Ms. Tallon stated that the 2010
budget has been advertised for adoption at the year end meeting scheduled for December 29, 2009.
2009 Budget
Amendment
Ms. Tallon stated that an amendment
to the 2009 budget is being worked on. This matter will be placed on the agenda for the
year end meeting on December 29, 2009.
NEW
BUSINESS
Tax Millage - Emergency
Services Tax Rate
The Board directed the Treasurer to
take 2 ½% from ambulance services disbursement and apply to emergency management.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Due to the Holiday Assisted
Recycling for December will be held Saturday, December 19, 2009 from 8 AM to 12 PM.
Bookmobile: New schedule for 2010
beginning in December 2009: Friday December 11, 2009, 10:00 - 12:00 AM
Mr. Young motioned and Mr. Frederick
seconded the motion to adjourn to executive session at 7:45 PM.
Mr. Young motioned and Mr. Frederick
seconded the motion to adjourn the executive session and reconvene the regular meeting at 8:59 PM.
Personnel and property issues were
discussed.
Mr. Young motioned and Mr. Frederick
seconded the motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:00 PM.
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