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Bucks County, Pennsylvania

 
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  • All meetings are open to the public.

  • Please view the Meeting and Event calendar for the current month's schedule.  

  • Unless otherwise specified, please direct correspondence to:
    (Member's Name), (Board or Commission)
    c/o Stephanie Mason, Township Manager
    425 Wells Road
    Doylestown, PA 18901

 

Agricultural Security Advisory Council

 
The Agricultural Security Advisory Council considers applications for open space donations and conservation easements. Meeting dates are established upon individual application received. Members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors to a one year term.
 
Dr. Joshua Feldstein, Chairman Marge Kohl
Jeffrey Fehr, P.G. Jordan Yeager
Barbara Eisenhardt, Board of Supervisors Liaison
 
Bike & Hike Committee
 
This Township committee works in cooperation with Doylestown Borough in constructing a pedestrian friendly walk/bikeway that will link residents in both the Borough and the Township. The goal is to complete the 22+ mile community walkway so that pedestrians have a safe route of travel without needing to utilize the sides of roadways. Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 8 AM. Members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors to a one year term.
Download Bike and Hike System Map
 
Doylestown Township Members Doylestown Borough Members
Clorece Kulp Lynn Goldman, Chairperson
Thomas Kelso Corinne Cody
Amy E. Mazzanti Bob Ruddy
Stephanie Mason, Township Manager Peter Fernandez
Phil Elingher, Ast. Borough Manager
 
Members-at-Large
Marilyn Jacobson, Chalfont Borough Dick Patterson
Judy Hendrixson Andrew & Allison Hamilton (consultant)
Robin Trymbiski, New Britain Township Eric Cutting
Mary Pat Holewinski Elsie White
Chris Stanford, P.E. (consultant) Valerie Mylowe
James K. Black David Liddle
 
Board of Appeals
 
Members are appointed for a five year term.
 
Robert R. Larason Joseph C. Van Houten
 
Board of Auditors
 

Members are elected for a six year term.

 
Patricia A. Medd, Secretary R. Tyler Tomlinson
W. Rodney Stone
 
Council on the Performing Arts
 
The Community Performing Arts Council plans all the summer concerts/events in Central Park, Doylestown Township. The Council solicits local companies as sponsors for these events so that all are welcome to enjoy a free, fun-filled evening with your family in a nice outdoor setting. The Council is appointed by the Board of Supervisors to a three year staggered term, with the exception of the chairperson who holds a one year term.
 
Mardi Harrison Elaine Carlson
Gary Harris, Borough Designee Karen Sweeney, Township Designee
Martha Gasparian Gail Russo
Phyllis Sexton Nina Paratore
 
Please direct all correspondence to:
(Member's Name), Performing Arts
c/o Karen Sweeney, Park & Recreation Director
Doylestown Township
425 Wells Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
 
Environmental Advisory Council/Shade Tree Commission
 

The EAC is an advisory council that focuses on environmental issues that directly and indirectly affect the Township. A majority of the EAC's monthly tasks includes the review of current development plans and discussion of  issues such as leaf burning, tire recycling, Arbor day, and Earth day. For the past four years, members have focused on the conservation of the Neshaminy Creek Watershed. Working with PA DCNR, their conservation efforts have placed the Neshaminy Creek as the second body of water on the State Conservation Registry.

The professional expertise of council members translates into recommendations on the environmental protection standards defined by the plan. These comments, in accordance with Township ordinances, are then submitted to the Planning Commission and Township Supervisors to be addressed as part of the overall review of the project. 

At the request of the Township Supervisors, the EAC provides letters of comment on various environmental issues, reviews, advises on appropriate land development ordinances being written or revised, and joins with other Township officials for special events and programs.

Members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors to a three year staggered term.

 
Keith Peters, Chairman Don Richardson
Arnold Feldman, Vice Chair Christopher Serpico
Richard Gaver Ethan Prout
Jeffrey Fehr, P.G. William Lloyd
E. Thomas Scarborough, Board of Supervisors Liaison
 
Please direct all correspondence to:
[member's name], EAC
c/o Sandra B. Zadell, Special Projects Coordinator
425 Wells Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
 
Historical Architectural Review Board
 
The HARB gives counsel to the Board of Supervisors regarding the application for a building permit for exterior work that will be visible from a public street to be done in the Historic District. 

Meetings are to be determined as needed.
 
Dori Vincente, Registered Architect, Chairperson Bill Wallis, Vice Chairperson
Sinclair Salisbury, Building Inspector Nicholas Molloy, Real Estate Broker
Robert Klovekorn Harry Mondoil
Vacancy - Appointment Needed
 
Doylestown Township Municipal Authority  (DTMA)
 

The DTMA owns and operates the three systems which supply Doylestown Township water, per an agreement between DTMA and Doylestown Township Board of Supervisors, for forty (40) years starting February 16, 1993 and running through February 16, 2033.

DTMA is an operating Authority and will follow guidelines per Township approved water utility master plan as prepared by Huth Engineers.

DTMA agrees the Board of Supervisors must approve:
     - Acquisition or sale of property
     - Construction of utility infrastructure
     - Creation of capital improvement fund in excess of $500,000.00
     - Usage rate structures, districts and means of financing

DTMA agrees to establish an annual budget, pay all obligations, reimburse Township for expenses related to use of Township facilities and staff, and to promote expansion into other Central Bucks areas.

Members are appointed to a five year term.

 
Ronald C. May, Chairperson Richard E. John, Executive Director
Ed Harvey, Treasurer C. Edward Hege, Vice Chairperson
Alfred S. Ciottoni, P.E. Richard A. Bach, Secretary
Donna Jacobini, Recording Secretary Richard Magee, Solicitor
 
Please direct all correspondence to:
[member's name], DTMA
c/o Richard E. John, Executive Director
425 Wells Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
 
Open Space & Farmland Preservation Board
 
The Open Space & Farmland Preservation Board was created with the goal of protecting and preserving the natural beauty and agricultural potential of the Township's open spaces and farmlands. 

Members are appointed to a three year term.
 
Dr. Joshua Feldstein, Chairman Thomas Kelso, Planning Commission Representative
Jeffrey Fehr Allison Hamilton, Park & Recreation Representative
Don Richardson, EAC Representative Harrold Johns, Resident Representative
Judy Stern Goldstein, Township Planning Consultant Barbara N. Lyons, Board of Supervisors Liaison
 
Park & Recreation Board
 

The P&R Board advises the Board of Supervisors on matters of recreation policy and the development and maintenance of parks and open spaces in the Township.  The Board also hosts Doylestown Township's free Summer Concert Series each summer in Central Park off Wells Road.

Members are appointed to a five year term.

 
John Bray, Chairperson Donald A. Borden
Kathy Brown, Vice Chairperson Don S. Feldscher
Allison C. Hamilton Susan Reichwein
Daniel Ring
 
Please direct all correspondence to:
[member's name], Park & Recreation Board
c/o Karen Sweeney, Director, Parks and Recreation
425 Wells Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
 
Planning Commission
 
The Planning Commission performs three primary functions for the Township. Firstly, the Commission works closely with the Board of Supervisors, planning consultant, and Bucks County Planning Commission to consider current development plans and the ordinances which govern these developments.  Secondly, it is responsible for preparing a comprehensive plan for the development of the Township as set forth in the State Planning Code. The most recent comprehensive plan was completed in 1989. Finally, the Commission maintains records of all its actions. These materials are kept in the possession of the Board of Supervisors for their continued reference and use.  

Members are appointed to a four year term.

 
Rick Colello, Chairperson Edward W. Redfield, II
George Lowenstein, Vice Chairperson Judy Stern Goldstein, Township Planning Consultant
Thomas Kelso Donald Page
 
Public Information Board Advisor
 
Member appointed for a one year term.
 
Public Water and Sewer Advisory Committee
 
Ed Harvey, Chairperson, DTMA rep. Genevieve Querin, Vice Chairperson
Joseph Krumenacker Wallace Pattyson
Joe Paternostro Gary Munkelt
Ernest Szoke William Lloyd, EAC Representative
Don Page, Planning Commission Representative E. Thomas Scarborough, Board of Supervisors Liaison
Joseph Van Houten David Williams
 
Regional Police Committee
 

Barbara N. Lyons

 
Summit On Aging
 
The committee's goal is to provide senior citizens with information and connections to local resources.
 
William Lloyd, Chairperson Ernie Gash
Judith S. Ermigiotti Alice Vernon
Roland Bender Marianne Nettina
Barbara Eisenhardt, Board of Supervisors Liaison
 
Telecommunications Advisory Board
 

The Board of Supervisors, in 1994, established the Cable Television Advisory Board, presently known as the Telecommunications Advisory Board (TAB), to make recommendations on cable television issues. The TAB reviews cable company residents' service complaints, recommends cable ordinances, franchises and franchise renewals, and are a member of the Central Bucks Cable Television Consortium and meet with other municipalities with similar concerns.

Members are appointed to a one year term.

 
Kurt R. Krause, Chairperson Ed Ebenbach
Joe Salvati Sandra B. Zadell, Telecommunications Representative
E. Thomas Scarborough, Board of Supervisors Liaison
 
Traffic Advisory Committee
 
Dori Vicente (VD 6) David Murray (VD 8)
Mark Shiner, Chairman (VD 2) Jacqueline Kennedy
Alan McQuarrie, Vice Chairman (VD 1) Doug Rowe (VD 5)
Dennis McFadden (VD 7) Joseph O'Malley (VD 3)
Carol Shuggars (VD 4) Phil Wursta, Traffic Engineer
Dean Logan, Police Lt.
 
Transportation Management Association
 
Cynthia Philo Stephanie Mason
 
Unsung Hero Community Service Award Committee
 

Barbara N. Lyons, liaison

 
Vacancy Board
 
Member appointed for a one year term.
 
Ways & Means Committee
 
Mark Glassman, Chairperson David Nettina
Ed Ebenbach Lee Schwarz
Brenda Bray Barbara N. Lyons, Board of Supervisors liaison
 
Zoning Hearing Board
 

The Zoning Hearing Board is a quasi-judicial body appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The Board has the following powers:

     a. To hear and decide appeals from a decision or determination of any administrative official in connection with the
Zoning Ordinance and amendments thereto. Such appeals must be made within 30 days after the date of the decision.

     b. To grant Special Exceptions, where the Special Exception is authorized by a provision of the Zoning Ordinance which applies to the Zoning District within the property, which is the subject of the application, lies. Such Special Exception will only be grated when the proposed use of the property use of the property and /or the physical characteristics of the property conform to the standards and criteria set forth by the Zoning Ordinance as prerequisites for the granting of the Special Exception. A Special Exception will not be granted where the public interest will be injured. The burden of proving that the grant of Special Exception would be contrary to the public interest shall be upon those opposing the grant of such a Special Exception.

     c. To grant Variances from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance. The Board may only grant a Variance where, owing to special conditions prevailing on the subject property, a literal enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance will result in an unnecessary hardship, meaning that the property owner will be prevented from making reasonable use of the property. The burden of proving the existence of an unnecessary hardship and proving that the proposal will not harm neighboring properties or the public good rests upon the applicant. The circumstances which give rise to such hardship must be unique to the subject property. The possibility that the applicant will gain a greater financial return if a Variance is granted does not in itself constitute a sufficient reason for the granting of a Variance.

No decision by the Zoning Hearing Board relieves any applicant from the responsibility of obtaining any required permits in the manner prescribed by Township Ordinance or State Law.

Members are appointed to a staggered five year term.

 
W. Andrew McPherson, Chairperson William Lahr III, Vice Chairperson
William J. Bolla, Solicitor Vacancy
 

Please direct all correspondence to:
[member's name], Zoning Hearing Board
425 Wells Rd

Doylestown, PA 18901

 

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Boards and Commissions

Agricultural Security Advisory Council
Bike & Hike Committee
Board of Appeals
Board of Auditors
Council on Performing Arts
Environmental Advisory Council/Shade Tree Commission
Historical Architectural Review Board
Memorial Committee
Municipal Authority
Open Space & Farmland Preservation
Park and Recreation Board
Planning Commission
Public Information Board Advisor
Public Water & Sewer Advisory Committee
Regional Police Committee
Telecommunications Advisory Board
Vacancy Board
Zoning Hearing Board
Summit On Aging Committee
Traffic Advisory Committee
Transportation Management Association
Ways & Means Committee
 

 

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