MINUTES OF MEETING
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AUGUST 8, 2005
At 7:30 p.m. Vice-Chairman William Sarosky called to order the Executive Session. In attendance were Supervisors Prousi and Witmer. Chairman Greenberg and Supervisor Kuhn were absent. Also in attendance were John Nagel and Merle Ochrach. Personnel and litigation matters were discussed. The Executive Session adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
At 8:00 p.m. Vice Chairman Sarosky called the regular meeting to order. In attendance were Supervisors Prousi and Witmer. Chairman Greenberg and Supervisor Kuhn were absent. Also in attendance were John Nagel, Richard Brady, Kevin Costello, Gerald Grover, Monica DeCaro, Andrea Collins, Carol Tukey, Merle Ochrach and Deb Rivas.
Volunteer and Eagle Scout Candidate, Steve Heilman, was commended by Resolution #1 for his dedication and commitment in his work during phase one of the storm drain marker project initiated by the Environmental Advisory Committee.
Under public comment, Walter Petra-Roy of 104 Oak Tree Road, said that he believes that his drainage issue is almost at a resolution and he wanted to confirm that with the Board. Merle Ochrach indicated that she recently heard from attorney Michael Yanoff and he advised her that the two neighbors were both willing to sign releases. Mr. Yanoff indicated that he would prepare a proposed form of settlement and release for review. Ms. Ochrach indicated that the two builders have each agreed to contribute towards the solution, along with the Township, in return for the releases. Mr. Petra-Roy commented that that was encouraging.
Merle Ochrach announced that the Board met in an executive session earlier this evening to discuss matters of personnel and litigation. The litigations matters discussed included the Montgomery Township Assessment Appeal of the Montgomery Mall, Gable vs. Gable, and Springs v. Issam Elabsi, et al.
There was no Manager’s Report.
Under monthly reports, Andrea Collins, Monica DeCaro, Jerry Grover, Kevin Costello, Chief Richard Brady and Carol Tukey all provided oral reports on department activities over the past month.
Under the consent agenda, the minutes of meeting for July 25, 2005 and the payment of bills were approved as submitted. Resolution #2 approved the pension plan documents. Resolution #3 approved the escrow release for 1010 Lansdale Avenue. Resolution #4 approved the waiver for the fire substation landscape design plans. Resolution #5 approved the land development agreement for County Lane Estates. Resolution #6 approved the extension request for the DiDomizio subdivision. All consent agenda resolutions were approved unanimously.
A brief discussion was held regarding the second meeting of the Board of Supervisors in October. As the Chair and Vice Chair will be absent from the October 24th meeting, a proposal was made to reschedule the meeting to October 31st. However, various staff and consultants had conflicts with the 31st of October. The Board decided to cancel the second meeting in October, with the understanding that reviews
Under other business, Supervisor Prousi said that he has received several complaints about weeds and grass not being cut on Knapp Road. Kevin Costello indicated that the area in question is the responsibility of the developer as that is an open space parcel which the Township did not accept. The Board asked Carol Tukey to look into the matter.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:11 pm.