Board of Supervisors
Thursday, February 18 2010
(Rescheduled from February 11, 2010
- Cancelled Due to Weather)
The regular monthly meeting was
called to order by the Chairman at 7:00 PM. Attending were Robert Young, Chairman; Peter Webster, Supervisor;
Kenneth E. Picardi, Esquire, Township Solicitor; Norm Ulrich, Township Engineer; Rick Sacks, Environmental Engineer;
Steve Vodopija, Roadmaster; Jackie Tallon, Manager; Lois Reitnour, Administrative Assistant; and Desra Keenan,
Secretary, Park& Recreation Board.
PUBLIC COMMENT
PERIOD
Mr. Young called for any additions
to the agenda. There were none.
MINUTES
No minutes were submitted for
approval.
TREASURER'S
REPORT
The financial reports submitted (as
of February 11, 2010) 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. Webster made a motion to accept the
Treasurer's Report and file for audit, Mr. Young 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
February 11, 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 $62,717.98; monthly payroll for the period is $7,340.19,
benefits package $3,109.28; and MFS/IRA funds $1,591.02. Grand total disbursements for
the period are $74,758.47. 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 March 11, 2010. Mr. Webster 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
Report was submitted by Fire
Marshall and will be posted.
PERKIOMEN CROSSING
WATER/SEWER PLANT REPORT
IVY RIDGE SEWER PLANT
REPORT
Ms. Tallon reported for BWM.
Perkiomen Crossing wastewater plant is operating well. Some increased sludge production
due to cold weather. Perkiomen Crossing water plant is running well. Wastewater Treatment
Plant at Ivy Ridge is working well.
Filter controls froze twice during
extreme cold. Mr. Ulrich stated that the valve freezing issue is being addressed.
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 January: installed new drain on Colonial Road, winter
road maintenance increased during months of January and February (figures of approximate costs posted in report),
pothole repairs, sign maintenance, Kiosk for Wayland Park and vehicle maintenance.
Mr. Vodopija stated
that the complete report is posted for the public to review.
Mr. Young noted the road crews' job
well done of keeping the roads cleared during the current weather conditions. Ms. Tallon also noted that she
received appreciative comments on the road crews' performance.
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
Ms. Tallon reported for Code
Enforcement Officer. Five (5) building permits were issued, 0 zoning permits, 0 special event permits, and 2
Use & Occupancy permits in January. 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 that the January
Planning Commission Meeting was cancelled.
CPVRPC
REPORT
Ms. Tallon stated that the Regional
Planning meeting was held January 25, 2010. Meeting was attended by Tracey Tackett for Upper Frederick
Township and Leo Bagley from Montgomery County.
PARKS & RECREATION
BOARD
Ms. Keenan, Parks & Recreation
Secretary, was present.
The Park Board selected Saturday,
June 12, 2010 as the Community Flea Market Day. Hours for the flea market will be from 8:00 and 12 noon.
Benches have been ordered for the
Bob Wayland Memorial Park.
Parks & Recreation Board meeting
was attended by Eagle Scout, Gary Kluk, who is interested in doing his Eagle Scout Project for the Upper Frederick
Parks & Recreation Department. Possibilities were discussed and Scout Gary Kluk will submit proposals to
the board for consideration.
Complete Park & Recreation Board
meeting minutes are posted for public review.
OLD
BUSINESS
Sewer Issues
Scioto Village Sewage
Treatment Plant - Draft letter to Chris Mullen written
by Township Solicitor was approved for mailing by Mr. Young and seconded by Mr. Webster.
-
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 upgrade is completed.
Final payment requested for Almeida
& Hudak. Ms. Tallon requested motion to be made for final payment to Almeida & Hudak.
Mr. Webster motioned to authorize payment release #8 in the amount of $44,950.00 and motion was seconded by Mr.
Young.
Perkiomen Crossing Water
Pipe Failure
Kenneth E. Picardi, Township
Solicitor, stated that discovery phase is still moving forward in this matter.
Wayland Park -
Survey
Norm Ulrich, Township Engineer,
stated that we are ready to issue a "notice to proceed" letter to Irick, Eberhardt & Mientus for the survey
work. Mr. Young motioned to authorize LTL to proceed with "notice to proceed" letter to Irick, Eberhardt
& Mientus to survey Wayland Park and if required a Legal Description not to exceed $190. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Webster and was unanimously passed by all.
Colonial Road
Project
A draft of the plans for the
project was given to Steve Vodopija by Norm Ulrich.
Two (2) appraisals were submitted
for the possible purchase of approximately 5 ½ acres along Colonial Road in order to straighten out the road.
Mr. Webster made a motion authorizing Mr. Allebach to move forward in negotiations with the property
owner. Mr. Young seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Amusement Tax
Ordinance -
No action taken.
Water/Sewer Account Issues
- To be addressed
in Executive Session
Remaining 2010 (2)
Appointments Zoning Hearing Board - To be addressed in Executive Session
New
Business
2010 Census
Census personnel 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. Hours are Monday thru Wednesday 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and Thursday and Friday from 9:00
am to 1:00 pm.
Census department is hiring
personnel to assist at a rate of $13/hour. They will test and train.
Fire Hydrant at Perkiomen
Crossing
Fire hydrant at Perkiomen Crossing
was broken by ProMark while engaging in snow removal. Fire Marshall stated that hydrant can be capped in lieu
of replacement since it is not an essential hydrant to the area. Property manager at Perkiomen Crossing
to be notified that Upper Frederick will contract the repair and inspection of hydrant through M & A Excavating
and forward invoice to ProMark for payment.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Assisted Recycling - Saturday,
February 27, 2010 from 8 AM to 12 PM.
Bookmobile - Friday, February 19,
2010 and March 5, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 P.M.
Mr. Webster motioned and Mr. Young
seconded the motion to adjourn the regular meeting and convene the Executive Session at 7:30 PM.
Mr. Webster motioned and Mr. Young
seconded the motion to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene the regular meeting at 8:09 P.M.
Personnel and property matters were
discussed.
Mr. Webster motioned and Mr. Young
seconded the motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:10 P.M.
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