MINUTES OF MEETING
AUGUST 9, 2010
At 7:30 p.m. Chairman Joseph Walsh called to order the executive session. In attendance were Supervisors Birch, Chimera and Fox. Supervisor Jeffrey McDonnell was absent. Also in attendance were Frank Bartle and John Nagel. Items of potential litigation and personnel were discussed.
At 8:04 p.m. Chairman Joseph Walsh called to order the action meeting and led the pledge of allegiance. In attendance were Supervisors Birch, Chimera and Fox. Supervisor Jeffrey McDonnell was absent. Also in attendance were Frank Bartle, John Nagel, Lawrence Gregan, Kevin Costello, William Brightcliffe, Richard Brady, Bruce Shoupe and Shirley Snyder.
Solicitor Frank Bartle announced that the Board had met in an executive session prior to this meeting to discuss personnel matters and matters of potential litigation. These matters are permissible in executive session under the guidelines of the Sunshine law.
There was no public comment.
The Board of Supervisors presented a $3,000 check to The PEAK Center, and thanked the Center for all it contributes and the services it provides to the senior members of the community. Amy Cummings-Leight accepted the check and thanked the Board for their generosity in continuing to make donations to non-profit organizations in these difficult economic times.
J. Scott Bendig received a promotion to Deputy Police Chief joined by many family members, friends and co-workers. Deputy Chief Bendig was hired as a patrol officer in July 1989 and has served as a Canine Handler, DARE Instructor and Field Training Officer. He was promoted to Corporal in June 2000 and to Sergeant in June 2002. Deputy Chief Bendig has a Bachelors in Criminal Justice and a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice, and also attended the FBI National Academy in 2004. Resolution #1 unanimously approved the promotion of J. Scott Bendig to the rank of Deputy Police Chief of Montgomery Township and approved the terms and conditions of Deputy Chief.
Jay Glickman, Vice Chairman of the Montgomery Township Planning Commission provided a summary of the 2010 projects discussed by the Commission. Mr. Glickman noted that due to the economic conditions of this year, the Commission is seeing less development throughout the Township. The Commission previously met twice a month, but this year has only met four times to date. Some of the projects brought to and reviewed by the Planning Commission are the R3B Ordinance Amendment, the Amendment to the Floodplain Ordinance, McDonald's plans and Flynn/Derek Minor Sub-division. Mr. Glickman noted that re-development plans have also dropped off.
Michael Fox summarized the PA Stormwater Coalition's recent meetings and discussions. Mr. Fox noted that it appears that a nine month extension will be forthcoming, which will provide additional time to work on municipality's ideas, plans, and cost sharing measures. The Coalition has made presentations to groups in the Reading, Poconos, Chester County and Pottstown areas. Michael Fox and Doug Blazey have been invited to make a presentation in San Diego, California on the progress of the Coalition. Mr. Fox also stated that John Chambers has a wealth of professional help in this endeavor with Consultant Doug Blazey, Engineer Barry Wert and Engineer Eric Frary. There has been considerable interest by many municipalities to join the Coalition. The deadline for municipalities to become part of the Coalition is September 30th. Resolution #2 unanimously approved the PA Stormwater Coalition Cost Sharing Agreement.
John Nagel stated that Bucks County will be holding a Public Hearing regarding the Neshaminy Creek Watershed Stormwater Management Draft Plan on August 18, 2010. The DEP has not yet been published the Ordinance or Ordinance requirements. In a letter provided by John Chambers, he recommends that without seeing the proposed regulations and ordinances, he cannot recommend the support of the Ordinance at this time. Resolution #3 unanimously stated that the Board of Supervisors of Montgomery Township cannot support Act 167, Stormwater Management Ordinance, as it has not been published and it would be premature to move forward with our support at this time.
Under the consent agenda, the minutes of meeting for July 26, 2010 and payment of bills were approved as submitted. Resolution #4 authorized the advertisement of Request Bids for Leaf and Yard Waste Collection. Resolution #5 authorized the advertisement of Request Bids for Shade Tree Commission's Fall Projects. Resolution #6 authorized the Township Manager to codify the Code Book of Montgomery Township to add Ordinances adopted in 2009 and 2010, at a cost not to exceed $4,300. Resolution #7 approved the Revised Employee Voice and Data Polilcy. Resolution #8 approved the release of Letter of Credit for Devon Court. Resolution #9 Approved the replacement of Land Development Surety for Montgomery Chase. The construction escrow release for General Hancock Hotels was approved by Resolution #10. Resolution #11 approved the escrow release for Country Lane Developments. The transfer of $7,000 to the Autumn Festival Fund was approved by Resolution #12.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.