MINUTES OF MEETING

MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

            Chairman Joseph Walsh called the executive session to order at 7:30 p.m.   In attendance were Supervisors Candyce Fluehr Chimera, Michael Fox and Jeffrey McDonnell.  Supervisor Robert Birch was absent.  Also in attendance were Frank Bartle, Esquire and Lawrence Gregan.

            Chairman Joseph Walsh called the action meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.   In attendance were Supervisors Candyce Fluehr Chimera, Michael Fox and Jeffrey McDonnell.   Also in attendance were Frank Bartle, Esquire, Lawrence Gregan, Chief J. Scott Bendig, Rick Lesniak, Shannon Drosnock, Ann Shade, Stacy Crandell, Kevin Costello, Bruce Shoupe, Brian Forman, Rich Grier, Kelsey McMeans and Deb Rivas.

            Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Vice Chairman Michael Fox acknowledged the Anniversary of the Marine Corps (November 10^th) and Chairman Joseph Walsh recognized Veterans Day (November 11^th). 

            Chairman Joseph Walsh called for public comment from the audience and there was none.

            Township Solicitor Frank Bartle, Esquire reported that the Board had met in an executive session earlier in the evening at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Zehr Condemnation matter which is in the Court of Common Pleas in Montgomery County and also one matter of potential litigation.  Mr. Bartle stated that these matters are legitimate subjects of executive session pursuant to Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Law.

            Chairman Joseph Walsh made a motion and Vice Chairman Michael Fox seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the October 27, 2014 Board meeting.  The minutes of the meeting were unanimously approved as submitted.

            Director of Recreation and Community Center Brian Forman reported that the Recreation Department announced the plans for the 11^th Annual Holiday Lights Contest and 2^nd Annual Breakfast with Santa.  The Holiday Lights contest encourages residents to decorate their homes in the Township for the holiday season.  All entries are due by Friday, December 5, 2014 at 4:30 p.m.  The categories to be judged include Most Colorful, Most Variety, Most Traditional, and the Grand Prize Winner – “Car Stopper Award”.  Township staff and Park and Recreation Board members will judge the entries and the winners will be notified and recognized at the December 15, 2014 Board of Supervisors meeting.  The second annual Breakfast with Santa will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2014 with two seatings, at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The event is for the whole family and requires advance reservations.  With the assistance of the Fire Department of Montgomery Township, Santa will arrive on the Fire Truck for a special visit.

            Township Manager Lawrence Gregan reported on the progress of the building of the Recreation and Community Center.  Mr. Gregan reported that the steel framework and steel floor/roof deck for the building has been installed; the exterior panel walls were started and are expected to be completed by the end of the week; and the concrete slabs for the 1^st floor, 2^nd floor, gymnasium floor and the walking track have been poured.  With the completion of the floor slabs, the various trades such as plumbing, HVAC, electric and fire protection, are now mobilizing to start their fit out work in the interior of the building.  The parking lot and driveway areas have been graded and stone subgrade has been installed in anticipation of the binder paving course.  The new 12” water main has been installed and activated around the perimeter of the property.  The road widening and storm sewer improvements along the Horsham Road frontage of the property are under way.  Upcoming work includes the completion of the exterior panel walls; the installation of the acoustical roof deck over the gymnasium; the installation of the roofing materials including plumbing and HVAC curb units; and installation of one of the two stairways to the second floor. 

            Township Manager Lawrence Gregan reported that there are four traffic signal locations in the Township that require upgrades and as a result, staff is requesting approval to submit applications for these traffic signal upgrades to PennDOT.  The first application is for a revision to the traffic signal at the intersection of Route 202 Parkway and Connector A by the addition of a double yellow “skip tracks” for the northbound left turn movement from the Parkway onto Connector A.  The second application is for revisions to the traffic signal at the intersection of County Line Road and Stump Road involving the installation of Traffic Adaptive and Video Detection Systems as part of the PennDOT WD-2 County Line Road Widening project.  The third application is for revisions to the traffic signal at the intersection of County Line Road and Kenas Road involving the installation of new traffic signal equipment, including Traffic Adaptive and Video Detection Systems, as part of the PennDOT WD-2 County Line Road Widening project.  The final application is for revisions to the traffic signal equipment at the intersection of County Line Road, Lower State Road and Limekiln Pike involving the installation of new traffic signal equipment, including Traffic Adaptive and Video Detection Systems, as part of the PennDOT WD-2 County Line Road Widening project.  Resolutions #1, #2, #3 and #4 made by Supervisor Michael Fox, seconded by Supervisor Candyce Fluehr Chimera and adopted unanimously, authorized the Township Manager to submit applications to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for traffic signal improvements as noted above.

            Director of Planning and Zoning Bruce Shoupe reported that the developer of the Wegmans Supermarket, LDS#660, has requested that the 18 month maintenance period begin.  Resolution #5 made by Chairman Joseph Walsh, seconded by Vice Chairman Michael Fox and adopted unanimously, authorized the acceptance of the start of the 18 month maintenance period for LDS#660 – Wegmans Supermarket.

            Resolution #6 made by Chairman Joseph Walsh, seconded by Vice Chairman Michael Fox and adopted unanimously, approved escrow release #9 in amount of $61,291.34 and authorized the start of the 18 month maintenance period for LDS#643 – Kidalas Court.

            Resolution #7 made by Vice Chairman Michael Fox, seconded by Supervisor Candyce Fluehr Chimera and adopted unanimously, accepted the Deed of Dedication for the LDS#643 – Kidalas Court and for the right-of-way for Kenas Road.         

            Resolution #8 made by Chairman Joseph Walsh, seconded by Vice Chairman Michael Fox and adopted unanimously, accepted the $149.60 fee for liquid fuels from Emil and Nancy Saladik for the dedication of Kidalas Court.

            Resolution #9 made by made by Chairman Joseph Walsh, seconded by Supervisor Candyce Fluehr Chimera and adopted unanimously, approved the construction escrow release #1 for LDS #630 – Firefox Phase 1 in the amount of $337,999.75.

            Resolution #8 made by made by Supervisor Michael Fox, seconded by Supervisor Robert Birch and adopted unanimously, approved the construction escrow release #1 for LDS #671 for 127 Stevers Mill Road in the amount of $7,845.60.

            Resolution #10 made by made by Vice Chairman Michael Fox, seconded by Supervisor Candyce Fluehr Chimera and adopted unanimously, approved the submission of the application for the 2014 Tree City USA Recertification and 2014 Growth Award.

            Resolution #11 made by Vice Chairman Michael Fox, seconded by Supervisor Candyce Fluehr Chimera and adopted unanimously, awarded the contract for the purchase of a replacement vehicle for the Director of Planning and Zoning, to Whitmoyer Auto Group, an authorized vendor under the Pennsylvania Cooperative Purchasing Program at a cost of $20,825.00.

            Chairman Joseph Walsh made a motion to approve the payment of bills.  Vice Chairman Michael Fox seconded the motion.  The payment of bills was unanimously approved as submitted.

            There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.