Monday, August 25, 2008
Chairman Jeffrey McDonnell called to order the executive session at 7:00 p.m. In attendance were Supervisors Fox, Prousi and Sarosky. Vice Chairman Birch was absent. Also in attendance were John Nagel, Frank Bartle, Ed Skrzat, Chris Mann and Bill Brightcliffe. Personnel and potential litigation matters were discussed.
At 8:05 p.m. Chairman McDonnell called to order the action meeting. In attendance were Supervisors Fox, Prousi and Sarosky. Vice Chairman Birch was absent. Also in attendance were Frank Bartle, John Nagel, Bruce Shoupe, Phil Wursta, John Chambers, Elaine Mills, Kevin Costello, Rich Brady, Bill Brightcliffe, Larry Gregan, Mike Galla and Shirley Snyder.
There was no public comment at this evening's meeting.
Representative Rick Taylor presented a $5,000 check to the Department of Fire Services which will be used for the purchase of a Mobile Data Computer. A $10,000 check was presented to the Police Department which will be used to purchase a Krimesite Imager.
Sue Dessner was appointed as a member of the Autumn Festival Committee with a term to expire January 1, 2009. Resolution #1 unanimously appointed Sue to the Autumn Festival Committee.
Frank Bartle announced that the Board had met in an executive session prior to this meeting and that a personnel matter and potential litigation were discussed.
Bruce Shoupe provided on overview of the plan for Kidalas Court, which proposes to utilize the Historic Preservation Overlay District to create a total of seven lots on property located at 1215 Kenas Road. The applicant has requested two waivers. Township consultants reviewed the waivers and provided positive responses to these waivers. The applicant, Emil Saladik requested an additional waiver of the Township's Park and Recreation fee. Bruce Shoupe stated that this is a standard fee. Resolution #2 unanimously approved the plan for Kidalas Court.
Kevin Costello provided a summary of the Prudential Volunteer Grant. Bill Maule, Chairman of the Park & Recreation Board and a Prudential employee, submitted an application for the Prudential Cares Volunteer Grant program with the support of the Board of Supervisors of Montgomery Township. Montgomery Township and the Park & Recreation Board have been awarded a $250 grant from Prudential. The grant will be applied to a study of the Township's natural wooded areas in the parks. Resolution #3 unanimously approved the acceptance of the Prudential Cares Volunteer Grant in the amount of $250.
Kevin Costello summarized the consideration of the Department of Forestry review. The Park & Recreation Board is recommending that a study of the wooded areas within the township's parks be completed by the Bureau of Forestry, and that they provide a Forest Stewardship Plan to the township. The Board inquired what areas were to be considered for this review. Kevin Costello noted that Windlestrae Park and Spring Valley Park were the two areas that would be looked at. Supervisor Fox asked whether the Public Works Department would be implementing these recommendations. Kevin Costello advised that it would depend on the scope of the work. John Nagel noted that the work could be outsourced, but all work would be under the supervision of the Public Works Department. Resolution #4 unanimously authorized the Park & Recreation Board to have the Bureau of Forestry conduct a Forest Stewardship Plan for an amount not to exceed $1,000.
John Nagel noted that in discussions with various members of the Business Development Partnership and the Board of Supervisors, it was felt that there is a need to evaluate the township's sign code. It was suggested that a sub-committee of three Business Development Partnership members be considered to discuss these matters and forward their recommendations to the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors for consideration. Resolution #5 unanimously appointed Allan Nappen, Jay Haehn and Tony Lizell to the Sign Ordinance Sub-committee.
Under the consent agenda, the minutes of the meeting for August 11, 2008, and the payment of bills were approved as submitted. Resolution #6 approved the transfer of $7,000 from the General Fund to the Autumn Festival Fund. Resolution #7 approved the Deeds of Dedication for Springville Farm Subdivision. Resolution #8 approved an escrow release for AAA Montgomeryville (Dunkin Donuts). All consent agenda resolutions were unanimously approved.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.