Monday, August 11, 2008
Vice Chairman Robert Birch called to order the executive session at 7:00 p.m. In attendance were Supervisors Fox, Prousi and Sarosky. Chairman McDonnell was absent. Also in attendance were John Nagel, Robert Iannozzi, Jeanine Hurry and Sue Dessner. Items of personnel were discussed.
Vice Chairman Birch called to order the action meeting at 8:00 p.m. In attendance were Supervisors Fox, Prousi and Sarosky. Chairman McDonnell was absent. Also in attendance were Robert Iannozzi, John Nagel, Bruce Shoupe, Rich Brady, Bill Brightcliffe, Larry Gregan, Pam Gural-Bear, Kevin Costello and Deb Rivas.
Under public comment, Mark Simon, an owner of the Altantic Book Warehouse and the property it is located on, read a statement to the Board announcing that the proposed plans for an expansion of the Raymour and Flanigan store on his property have fallen through. Mr. Simon stated that it was not probable to have four property owners come together to create a plan for the Township to consider. Instead, Mr. Simon indicated that the property owners need guidance from the Township Supervisors who need to take the initiative through zoning or other means to determine what type of redevelopment they would like to see happen at this location. Mr. Simon indicated that he is running out of options for his property and one consideration would be to lease the property which would tie up any development for many years. Supervisor Prousi indicated that he is a member of the PA Economic Task Force and it is his understanding that funding has been set aside for improvements to this intersection through the Montgomery County plan. Mr. Simon indicated that he would make Raymour and Flanigan aware of this recent development and the Board told Mr. Simon to work with Bruce Shoupe on this matter.
Solicitor Robert Iannozzi announced that the Board had met in an executive session prior to this meeting and that personnel issues were discussed. Mr. Iannozzi also announced that the Board had met in an executive session on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. to discuss matters of personnel.
Vice Chairman Birch presented the Township donation of $7,000 to the Montgomery County Public Library of Norristown. The library serves Montgomery Township through its Bookmobile service. Kathleen Arnold-Yerger was present to accept the check. Ms. Arnold-Yerger gave a brief presentation on the latest developments in technology at the library.
Vice Chairman Birch presented another Township donation of $1,000 to the Visiting Nurse Community Association. Ginny Coombs was present to accept the check. Ms. Coombs provided a brief summary of the new programs that the association is offering as a result of the generous donations received.
The acceptance of the Prudential Volunteer Grant and the Department of Forestry Review were deferred to the next Board meeting on August 25, 2008.
Under the consent agenda, the minutes of the meeting for July 28, 2008, and the payment of bills were approved as submitted. Resolution #1 approved the amended fee schedule to include special duty overtime rates for fire service personnel. Resolution #2 approved the Montgomery Walk private sidewalk change. Resolution #3 approved the Statement of Work for the Communications upgrade. All consent agenda resolutions were unanimously approved.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.