MINUTES OF MEETING

MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

JUNE 13, 2005

At 7:00 p.m. Chairman Greenberg called to order the Executive Session. In attendance were Supervisors Kuhn, Prousi and Witmer. Supervisor Sarosky was absent. Also in attendance were John Nagel, Merle Ochrach, Richard Brady, Leo Bagley and Karl Myers. Personnel and litigation matters were discussed. The Executive Session adjourned at 8:22 p.m.

At 8:25 p.m. Chairman Greenberg called the regular meeting to order. In attendance were Supervisors Kuhn, Prousi and Witmer. Supervisor Sarosky was absent. Also in attendance were John Nagel, Richard Brady, Kevin Costello, Gerald Grover, Monica DeCaro, Andrea Collins, Carol Tukey, Merle Ochrach, John Chambers, Rick Tralies, Matt Johnson and Deb Rivas.

Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Chairman Greenberg announced that due to incomplete paperwork, the two public hearings that were scheduled to be held this evening, Age Restricted Zoning and the Rezoning of Route 309 and Hartman Road for Age Restricted Development, would be opened and then immediately continued until the July 25, 2005 meeting.

The first order of business was the unanimous approval by Resolution #1 of the appointment of Karl Myers to the Environmental Advisory Committee.

Under public comment, Jeff Larsen, of 114 Thames Drive, asked if the Board would be accepting comments and discussion regarding the rezoning of the 309 and Hartman Road property at this evening’s meeting, or would all discussion occur at the July 25^th meeting. The Board concurred that all discussions concerning this proposed rezoning would occur at the July 25^th meeting.

Merle Ochrach announced that the Board met in an executive session earlier this evening to discuss matters of litigation and personnel. The litigation matters included the Montgomery Mall Tax Assessment, Montgomery Township vs. Frank Rich, Frank Rich vs. Montgomery Township and Montgomery Township vs. Franklin Realty Development.

There was no Manager’s Report.

Andrea Collins provided an update on the Route 202 parkway concept. Ms. Collins said that an informational open house was held on June 8, 2005 at the Township building. Over 50 residents attended to ask questions and voice their concerns. The next informational meeting will be held on June 14^th in conjunction with the Pine Crest Development’s annual meeting.

Andrea Collins provided an update on the Citizen Survey which was mailed out to all residents during the week of June 6^th. Residents have been asked to return the surveys by June 24^th. Levin Associates will be tabulating the data and providing a report to the Board of Supervisors towards the end of summer or early fall.

Under monthly reports, Chief Brady provided monthly statistics for the Police Department as well as an update on the successful conclusion of the first Citizens Police Academy. Kevin Costello provided a report on the activities of the Public Works Department, including the completion of the Novachip project and the Line Street culvert replacement scheduled to begin on June 20^th. Jerry Grover provided a monthly update for the Fire Services Department. Monica DeCaro and Andrea Collins submitted their monthly reports. Carol Tukey provided an update on the GIS project in the Planning Department as well as other activities of the department for last month.

At 8:38 p.m., Chairman Greenberg opened the public hearing for Proposed Ordinance #05-195Z – Creation of Age Qualified Residential Zoning District and Proposed Ordinance #05-196Z - Amending Zoning Map for Rezoning of Route 309 and Hartman Road for Age Restricted Development. Notes of testimony were taken by Court Stenographer, Cole Schenk.  Chairman Greenberg announced that these hearings will be continued until July 25^th at which time the Board will have a full hearing on these matters. The public hearing closed at 8:41 p.m.

Marc Jonas, Bill Reardon and Matt Hammond presented the consideration of plan for Advance Auto Parts proposed for the intersection of Welsh and North Wales Roads. The applicant requested four waivers regarding landscaping issues. Discussions were held concerning the planting of a low hedge around the perimeter of the parking areas adjacent to the streets. It was agreed that the low hedge would be allowed within the right-of-way. Resolution #2 unanimously approved the consideration of plan for the Advance Auto Parts.

Under the consent agenda, the minutes of meeting for May 23, 2005 and the payment of bills were approved as submitted. Resolution #3 approved the City of Harrisburg Cooperative Contract. Resolution #4 approved the land development agreement for Indian Lake Farms. Public Works Director, Kevin Costello, indicated that he observed that the culvert located just outside this development where a sidewalk bridge is to be constructed, appears to be fatigued and may need replacement in the very near future. The Board agreed to have a structural engineer take a look at the culvert. Resolution #5 approved the extension request for 1002 Lansdale Avenue. Resolution #6 approved the escrow release for Home Depot. Resolution #7 approved the escrow release for Heather Lea, Phase 1. Resolution #8 approved the fence easement agreement for 100 Virginia Court. Resolution #9 approved the award of an electrical bid alternate for the fire substation. All consent agenda resolutions were approved unanimously.

Under other business, Township Manager John Nagel proposed a resolution to authorize the Township Manager to purchase a replacement vehicle for the FDMT Fire Chief. The Fire Chief’s original vehicle was a pre-owned donation from the Township and is overdue for replacement. It was agreed that the money to purchase this vehicle would come out of the Capital Reserve Fund. Supervisor Kuhn made a motion to accept Resolution #10 as proposed by Mr. Nagel, and Supervisor Witmer seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous for Resolution #10.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.