MINUTES OF MEETING
AUGUST 8, 2011
Chairman Robert Birch called to order the executive session at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were Supervisors Candyce Fluehr Chimera and Michael Fox. Supervisors Jeffrey McDonnell and Joseph Walsh were absent. Also in attendance were Lawrence Gregan and Frank R. Bartle, Esquire. Matters of litigation and potential litigation were discussed.
Chairman Robert Birch called the regular action meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. In attendance were Supervisors Candyce Fluehr Chimera and Michael Fox. Supervisors Jeffrey McDonnell and Joseph Walsh were absent. Also in attendance were Frank R. Bartle, Esquire, Lawrence Gregan, Richard Brady, Richard Lesniak, Bruce Shoupe, Kevin Costello, Shannon Drosnock, Stacy Crandell, Richard Grier and Shirley Snyder.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Chairman Robert Birch called for public comment from the audience and there was none.
Frank R. Bartle, Esquire, announced that the Board met in an executive session earlier in the evening at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Bartle reported that a matter of litigation for the property located at 1314 Lansdale Avenue, Whetstone Zoning Hearing Board Appeal was discussed. Also a matter of potential litigation regarding real estate acquisition for potential Township open space was discussed. Mr. Bartle stated that these matters are legitimate subjects for an executive session pursuant to Pennsylvania Sunshine law.
Chairman Robert Birch made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 25, 2011 Board meeting and Supervisor Candyce Chimera seconded the motion. The minutes of the meeting were unanimously approved as submitted.
Frank Bartle opened the public hearing for the T Mobile Cell Tower Conditional Use Application at 8:02 p.m. Court Reporter, Mark Manjardi was present to transcribe the public record for the hearing. Mr. Bartle stated that the following were being entered as Exhibits to this matter: B1 - the Application; B2 - Proof of Publication; B3 - Plan with the Application and B4 - Letter from the applicants counsel, dated August 1, 2011, requesting a continuance to a date in November. Mr. Bartle stated that the public hearing for the T Mobile Cell Tower Conditional Use Application will be continued to Monday, November 14, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. at the Township Building, and no further advertisement of this hearing is required. The hearing was closed at 8:05 p.m. Motion #1 was made by Chairman Robert Birch to continue the public hearing for the T Mobile Cell Tower Conditional Use Application to November 14, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. at the Township building. The motion was seconded by Candyce Chimera and unanimously approved by a 3 - 0 vote.
The Director of Administration and Human Resources and the Finance Director traditionally serve as Co-Administrators of the Township's Pension Plans. The Board is being asked to consider naming Director of Finance, Shannon Q. Drosnock to this position. Resolution #1 unanimously appointed Shannon Q. Drosnock, Director of Finance, as the Co-Administrator of the Police Pension Plan, the 401(a) Plan and the 457 (b) Plan.
Montgomery Square United Methodist Church is seeking the release of a construction escrow in the amount of $114,435. Resolution #2 unanimously approved the release of the construction escrow for Montgomery Square United Methodist Church - LDS#638.
The annual transfer of funds to the Autumn Festival Fund was considered by the Board. Resolution #3 unanimously approved the transfer of $7,000 from the General Fund to the Autumn Festival Fund.
Chief Richard Brady reported that in 2012 the Police Department is scheduled to replace two marked patrol vehicles and one administrative vehicle. For several years, the department has purchased Ford Crown Victoria sedans for patrol vehicles. Ford will no longer be offering this model in 2012, replacing it with the Interceptor models. Chevrolet and Chrysler also have vehicles available, however, neither appears to accommodate the needs of the department. It is being recommended that the purchase of two 2011 Ford Crown Victoria vehicles be considered at this time. These two vehicles will be delivered painted black and white. Chief Brady noted that the Police Department will have to purchase an aftermarket wiring harness for these vehicles in 2012, at a cost of $495 each. These vehicles are in stock and the wiring harness option was not installed on these vehicles. Supervisor Michael Fox asked whether delivery needed to be taken now and how long the vehicles would be "stored" before being incorporated in the fleet of vehicles. Chief Brady reported that they would be in the parking lot until June 2012. Resolution #4 unanimously authorized the purchase of two (2) 2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Vehicles from Milham Ford under the Pennsylvania State Costars Purchasing Contract #13-034 for a total price of $46,920.
Chairman Robert Birch made a motion to approve the payment of bills. Supervisor Chimera seconded the motion. The payment of bills was unanimously approved as submitted.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.