2001-2008, Montgomery Township. All rights reserved
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The Board consists of five members. The 2008 Board of Supervisors are:
At every Board of Supervisors Public Meeting, there is a time for Public Comment for any items not specifically listed on the Agenda. At this time, you can address the Board with your specific concern.
The Township Manager and staff help set the Board’s Agenda based on the current events that come before the Township. The Chairperson of the Board maintains the final say on each agenda. If you are pursuing a land development, planning, or re-zoning issue, you will follow the flow of activities which will lead you to a Board meeting once your particular application is ready for the Board’s consideration. All other requests should be addressed in writing to the Township Manager.
You can contact Board of Supervisor members through the Township Manager’s office.
The Board of Supervisors Agenda is released the Friday afternoon prior to a Board meeting to be held the following Monday. The agenda will be posted on the website. You can also call 215-393-6901, after you begin to hear the message, press the # key, then enter Ext. 5978 to hear the latest agenda.
The Board meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month. The action meeting begins at 8:00 p.m. A worksession may be held at 7:00 p.m. You should obtain a copy of the agenda for the meeting to determine if a worksession will be held.
The Planning Commission meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:30p.m.
John O. Chambers
Chambers Associates
831 DeKalb Pike
Center Square, PA 19422
No Phone Calls Please
Frank R. Bartle, Esquire
Dischell, Bartle, Yanoff & Dooley, P.C.
1800 Pennbrook Parkway Suite 200
Lansdale, PA 19446-0107
No Phone Calls Please
Philip Wursta
Pennoni Associates Inc.
875 N. Easton Road
Suite 10
Doylestown, PA 18901
No Phone Calls Please
John B. Nagel
Montgomery Township
1001 Stump Road
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
215-393-6900
The Tax Collector is an elected position. Currently, our tax collector is Patricia Gallagher.
The Tax Collector can be reached at 215-996-9999. Hours of operation vary during the year. See the Real Estate page for details.
Yes, Berkheimer has been appointed as Tax Officer.
Berkheimer Tax Administrator
976 New Galena Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: (215) 348-4262
Hours: M-F 9:00am to 12:00pm
March 25, 2003
Dear Taxpayer:
This letter is written to address your concerns by clarifying the differences between the Business Privilege/Mercantile Tax and the Earned Income/Net Profits Tax. We appreciate your thoughts and concerns. We offer the following response:
Local municipalities are provided a variety of options for tax reform by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Montgomery Township Board of Supervisors has studied and analyzed all of its options to assure the most equitable mix of taxes between taxes paid and services received by both our residents and businesses. The primary sources of tax revenues levied by Montgomery Township are Real Estate, Business Privilege/Mercantile, Earned Income/Net Profits, Occupational Privilege and Amusement. All of the taxes Montgomery Township levies are separate and distinct of each other thereby eliminating any possibility of double taxation.
The Pennsylvania Courts have ruled that double taxation exists only where there is the imposition of the same tax by the same taxing power upon the same subject matter. The tax base upon which the Business Privilege Tax is imposed is different from the tax base upon which the Earned Income Tax is imposed. The Business Privilege Tax places a millage tax ($1.50 for every $1,000 in gross receipts) on Gross receipts; the Earned Income Tax places a flat percentage rate on either "earned income" or "net profits". As to an individual business, the Earned Income Tax (1%) is based on net profits. Since "net profit" is defined as the net income from the operation of a business after provision for all costs and expenses, it is readily apparent that gross receipts and net profits reach different tax bases.
As an example, a taxpayer may have zero net profits and therefore pay no Earned Income Tax while at the same time have gross receipts which would require him/her to pay the Business Privilege Tax; thus, the subject matter of the two taxes differ. Furthermore, the Business Privilege Tax is applicable only to those persons engaged in business while the Earned Income Tax must be paid by all individuals having an "earned income" or "net profit".
We hope this information addressed your questions and concerns. We also invite you to an upcoming Finance Committee meeting, if you have any further questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Montgomery Township Board of Supervisors
Montgomery Township has eight voting districts. By viewing the Montgomery Township Wards Map, you can see the different voting districts within the Township. Your district is based on where you reside.
The polling places are as follows:
There are currently two stations. Station #1 located at Route 309 and Stump Road in Montgomery Township. Station #2 is located at Route 202 and Montgomery Rd. (just north of the five point intersection)
Montgomery Township does not have its own municipal trash collection service. Trash haulers, however, are licensed by the County to insure that they follow proper disposal practices. Residents have the option to choose a trash hauler of their preference. It is recommended that you check with your neighbors to determine which trash haulers collect in your neighborhood. Prices may vary from hauler to hauler depending on the number of scheduled pick-ups per week. The Township waste ordinance requires that all trash be placed in approved containers and not put out more than 24 hours in advance of collection.
In addition to regular trash collection, these haulers are required to collect mandated recyclable items - aluminum, clear glass and newspapers (plus high grade office paper and corrugated cardboard from businesses). When arranging your private trash collection, please get instructions on how to prepare your recyclables and which day the hauler collects recyclable items.
No, you must contact the Montgomery County Health Department at 610-278-3000.
Montgomery Township does not have its own municipal trash collection service. Trash haulers, however, are licensed by the County to insure that they follow proper disposal practices. Residents have the option to choose a trash hauler of their preference. It is recommended that you check with your neighbors to determine which trash haulers collect in your neighborhood. Prices may vary from hauler to hauler depending on the number of scheduled pick-ups per week. The Township waste ordinance requires that all trash be placed in approved containers and not put out more than 24 hours in advance of collection.
In addition to regular trash collection, these haulers are required to collect mandated recyclable items - aluminum, clear glass and newspapers (plus high grade office paper and corrugated cardboard from businesses). When arranging your private trash collection, please get instructions on how to prepare your recyclables and which day the hauler collects recyclable items.
The Township has two cardboard recycling bins in the Municipal Building parking lot at Stump and Horsham Roads. Please remember to break down your boxes as much as possible before placing them in the bins.
Small animals can be reported to the Township Public Works Department at 215-855-0510. Deer and other larger animals need to be reported to the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
The Township does not maintain private property. Residents are responsible for maintaining their own lawns, driveways and sidewalks.
No, any mulch that the Township generates is used in our Township parks.
Montgomery Township will be holding leaf waste drop offs at Windlestrae Park (main section) off Kenas Road along with the Spring and Fall curbside pick-up.
NOTE: LEAF WASTE MUST BE PLACED IN BIODEGRADLE PAPER BAGS FOR BOTH THE PICK-UPS AND DROP-OFFS AT THE PARK.
The Spring curbside pick-up date for 2008 is Saturday, April 26th between the hours of 7AM and 5PM.
The 2008 Schedule for Leaf Waste Drop-Offs at Windlestrae Park are:
No, you must purchase leaf bags yourself.
Most, if not all, unemployment offices have been closed. Applications are being taken by telephone. For information, call 1-800-558-4PAT.
If you have Comcast Cable, please contact 610-828-3932.
If you have Verizon FiOS TV, please contact 888-553-1555.
The Public Works Department maintains the Township parks, properties and trees. For questions, they can be reached at 215-855-0510.
In addition to this website, all Montgomery Township residents who subscribe to Comcast cable television can tune into Channel 22 for up to date information about the Township and community.
The Montgomery Soccer Association can be reached at 215-855-9002.
The Montgomery Township Baseball/Softball Association can be reached at 215-362-1253.
Montgomery Township
1001 Stump Road
Montgomeryville, PA18936-9605
2001-2008, Montgomery Township. All rights reserved
