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The Regular Meeting of the
Doylestown Township Board of Supervisors was held at 7:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at the Doylestown Township
Municipal Building, 425 Wells Road, Doylestown, PA. Members of
the Board of Supervisors in attendance included Chairman;
Barbara N. Lyons, Vice Chairman; E. Thomas Scarborough, Jr.,
Supervisors: Barbara Eisenhardt, Cynthia Philo and Jeffrey A.
Bennett. Others in attendance included Chief of Police; Stephen
J. White, Township Solicitor; Jeffery P. Garton, Director of
Operations; Richard E. John and Township Manager; Stephanie J.
Mason
Absent: Township Engineer;
Mario Canales
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROMOTIONS:
Mr. Scarborough made a
MOTION to accept Police Chief White’s recommendation for
Corporals Donald R. Lawson, Jr. and Charles H. Zeigler
promotions to Sergeant and Police Officer James C. Boettger
promotion to Corporal, seconded by Mrs. Eisenhardt.
MOTION was ADOPTED 5 to 0.
District Judge Mark Doupel
swore in Donald R. Lawson, Jr., Charles H. Zeigler as Sergeants
and James C. Boettger as Corporal.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Resident; James Bingler of
Turkey Lane requested an update regarding the negotiations with
Grasso Property land development along Furlong Road. Mrs. Lyons
stated only the tree cutting issue will be addressed at
tonight’s meeting. Mr. Garton added that Grasso has been
redesigning a plan in which the Board has not seen.
Resident; Joe O’Malley of
Rogers Road requested the status of the Comprehensive Traffic
Plan and when residents will be advised. Mr. O’Malley stated the
Board discussed at the September 30, 2009 Special Meeting to pay
for the comprehensive plan and be reimbursed by developers at a
later time. He also indicated that recently Grasso Properties
has been in discussions with Township staff and would like the
Board to move forward on their decision. Ms. Mason will contact
the Township Traffic Engineer regarding their draft
comprehensive plan for presentation at the Board of Supervisor’s
meeting of February 16, 2010.
Resident; John Everett of
Turk Road asked when will the Water and Sewer Advisory Committee
present their plans. Mr. Scarborough stated the plan will be
presented at the February 16, 2010 Board of Supervisors meeting.
PRESENTATIONS:
Performing Arts Council
Chairman of the Performing
Arts Council; Mardi Harrison informed the Board of their
successful 2009 season with well attended, eight shows and
currently six shows are scheduled for 2010 pending state grants
to assist in funding. Ms. Harrison also informed the public the
council is currently accepting sponsorships from $100.00 to
$5,000.00. Finally Ms. Harrison wanted to thank Parks and
Recreation Director; Karen Sweeney and Township Manager;
Stephanie Mason for their hard work and support.
Parks and Recreation
Board
Chairman of the Parks and
Recreation Board; John Bray stated in 2009 a Master Plan was
created for the expansion of Central Park. In 2010 the Board
will expand that plan to include an in-house expansion along the
retention basin near the putting green that will be presented to
the Board of Supervisors later this year. In 2010, the Board
will also focus on maintenance aspects of the parks. A list of
parks will be presented at a later time. Mr. Bray concluded by
also thanking Karen Sweeney for her hard work and assistance.
ANNOUCEMENTS:
The next meeting of the
Board of Supervisors is scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2010
at 7:00 p.m.
Doylestown Administrative
Offices will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2010 for
President’s Day
Doylestown Township Golf
Outing is scheduled for Monday, June 7, 2010 beginning at 8:00
a.m., located at the Doylestown Country Club.
MINUTES APPROVAL:
Mr. Scarborough made a
MOTION to approve the January 4, 2010 Board of Supervisors
Reorganizational Meeting minutes, seconded by Mr. Bennett.
MOTION was ADOPTED 5 to 0.
Mr. Scarborough made a
MOTION to approve the January 19, 2010 Board of Supervisors
minutes with corrections, seconded by Mr. Bennett
1)
Page 1; Paragraph 3 –
Change Ken Schneider to Ken Snyder
2)
Page 2; Paragraph 4 –
Delete “Mrs. Lyons suggested she and Ms. Philo sit down and
review December 15, 2009 minutes. Paragraph 7 – Change Mary
Bigler to Sue Bingler of Turkey Lane.
MOTION was ADOPTED 5 to 0.
CORRESPONDENCE:
None
REPORTS:
SOLICITOR: York &
Swamp Associates – Tree Removal Agreement
Mr. Scarborough made a
MOTION to accept the Tree Removal Agreement between Doylestown
Township and York & Swamp Associates in regards to removal of
trees along Route 263 and Swamp Road and Rogers Road as drafted
by Mr. Jeffrey P. Garton, seconded by Mr. Bennett.
MOTION was ADOPTED 5 to
0.
POLICE
CHIEF: No Report
TOWNSHIP ENGINEER: No
Report
TOWNSHIP MANAGER:
Route 202 Parkway Construction
Ms. Mason informed the
public that more information regarding the Route 202 Parkway
construction is available at
www.US202-700.com and refer to the Doylestown Section 721 or
call the township building.
Future road closures are
scheduled along Bristol, Almshouse and Wells Road and will be
posted on the Township’s and
www.US202-700.com websites.
Ms. Philo, as the Roads and
Bridges liaison, will schedule a public meeting to discuss the
progress of the Route 202 Parkway construction.
SUPERVISORS:
MRS. LYONS
Mrs. Lyons announced the
Board of Supervisors met earlier at 4:00 p.m. for the Pension
Meeting and then at 5:00 p.m. for interviews for Board &
Commissions openings.
MRS. EISENHARDT
Mrs. Eisenhardt suggested a
sign-in sheet be provided to visitors of the Board of
Supervisors meeting in order to avoid confusion of resident’s
names when creating minutes.
The Board by consensus
agreed to provide a sign-in sheet for residents who attend the
Board of Supervisors meeting.
MR. SCARBOROUGH
With sadness, Mr.
Scarborough informed the public that Ag. Council Board member,
Joe “Tex” Peters recently passed away and his wife Ruth would
like to thank the Board for the flower arrangement.
Mr. Scarborough made a
MOTION to nominate Joe Salvati to the TAB Board, seconded by Mr.
Bennett.
Mrs. Eisenhardt suggested
all candidates for the Boards and Commission be interviewed
prior to making nominations.
MOTION was ADOPTED 4 to 1,
with Mrs. Eisenhardt voting nay.
Mr. Scarborough made a
MOTION to nominate Nina Paratore to the Performing Arts Council,
seconded by Mr. Bennett.
MOTION was ADOPTED 3 to 2,
with Ms. Philo and Mrs. Eisenhardt voting nay.
Mr. Scarborough made a
MOTION to nominate Martha Gasparian
to the Performing Arts Council.
MOTION WITHDRAWN due to
considerations other candidates
Ms. Scarborough made MOTION
to nominate Joe Paternostro to the Water and Sewer Advisory
Committee, seconded by Mr. Bennett.
MOTION was ADOPTED 4 to 1,
with Mrs. Eisenhardt voting nay. Mrs. Eisenhardt informed the
public that her nay votes has nothing to do with the
capabilities of the candidates. She feels it’s only fair to
consider all candidates prior to nominations.
Mr. Scarborough made a
MOTION to nominate Daniel Ring to the Parks and Recreation
Board, seconded by Mr. Bennett.
MOTION was ADOPTED 4 to 1,
with Mrs. Eisenhardt voting nay.
NEW BUSINESS:
Household Hazardous Water
Commitment Letter
Ms. Philo made a MOTION to
approve the Household Hazardous Waste Commitment letter and
participate in a three-year collection program in the amount of
$2,801.25 per year, seconded by Mr. Bennett.
MOTION was ADOPTED 5 to 0.
Sweeping Bid Extension –
Year 3
Mrs. Eisenhardt made a
MOTION to accept RMC Clean Sweep, Inc’s street cleaning bid for
the spring and fall seasons, in the amount of $11,600.00 as per
the recommendation of Mr. Richard John, seconded by Mr. Bennett
MOTION was ADOPTED 5 to 0.
Declaration of
Obsolescence and Request to Send to Auction
Mrs. Eisenhardt made a
MOTION to approve that the following items be considered
obsolete and sent to auction for disposal, seconded by Mr.
Scarborough.
One Flink UCT salt
spreader
Eight Police vehicles
roof light bars
PRESENTATIONS:
Bike and Hike Committee –
Andy Hamilton
Mr. Hamilton began his
presentation by thanking Mr. John and the Township for all of
their assistance in the installations of trails along Iron Hill
Road. In 2010 the committee will be planning a path along
Peace Valley Park and Bucks County will be initializing a
bicycle plan as well.
Environmental Advisory
Council – Chairman; Keith Peters
In 2009 the EAC reviewed six
plans; completed a path along the Environmental Education
Grove. The Pennsylvania Conservation Grant was applied but was
not received. However, the committee will continue to search for
other grants. In 2010 the Committee with conduct many seminars
for residents, and continue with Storm Drain programs, Battery,
Ink and Toner recycling, child left behind event, Green
building, Energy Meter programs and Historic Tree registry.
Municipal Authority –
Chairman; Ed Harvey
In 2009 the Authority had a
grand total of 4,065 customers include Cross Keys and in
Plumstead Township. Although a grant for source of water along
the Furlong section was not accepted, the Authority will
resubmit their application to DEP in 2010. Doylestown is
considered lead agency for a grant of 2.8 million dollars to be
used towards Cross Keys water system. In 2010 the Authority is
financially sound and projects scheduled are PennDot Parkway
agreement to relocate water mains along Wells and Lower State
Road by 2011, Sandy Ridge Road water main, DTMA received a H2O
Utility Grant in the amount of $649,776.00 to install water main
along Sauerman, Turk to East Roads, Rapid response system
installation, and the rebuilding of North West well.
Open Space Committee –
Chairman; Dr. Josh Feldstein
Dr. Feldstein informed the
Board that the Township consists of 15.54 square miles, which
equals to 9,945 acres. The committee has preserved 12.8% of the
township area to include 740 +/- acres in the Township. In 2010
the committee has been allocated $620,408.00 and will make every
effort to use toward open space.
Planning Commission –
Chairman; Rick Colello
Mr. Colello informed the
Board that in 2009 three plans were reviewed to include Temple
Judea, Thompson Organization and Doylestown Hospital
improvements in regards to the pavilion and signage. One of the
main goals of the commission is to review the Township’s
ordinances and in 2009 several ordinances were passed to include
Wind Energy, Adult Entertainment, Home Based businesses, the
Dewatering of New Home Foundations and Catch All. In 2010 the
commission reviews of ordinance will be minimal, but will be
constantly reviewing.
Water and Sewer Committee
– Chairman; Ed Harvey
Currently the Water and
Sewer Committee has ten board members and with the help of Mr.
John, Stephanie Mason and Sandra Zadell, 2009 was a great year.
In 2010 the committee will continue its Septic Management
program and currently at 98% compliance for the township and
will update the 537 Plan by keeping cost down. In July of 2009
the committee voted to pursue a sewer system in the Pebble Ridge
area. A presentation will be provided to the Board of
Supervisors on February 16, 2010.
Summit on Aging –
Chairman; William Lloyd
Mr. Lloyd provided the Board
with a summary of programs to include nine communities brought
together to provide accurate information and open communication
within the senior population and create an awareness of
security, health and wellness to enhance the quality of life. In
2010 the sessions will be taped in order that other
municipalities can televise them. In March of 2010 a discussion
for Alzheimer’s is scheduled.
TAB Board – Chairman;
Kurt Krause
Mr. Krause informed that
Board that in 2009 the board began televising the Board of
Supervisors meeting, optimizing audio ceiling microphones, added
a wireless capability and DVD copies of the broadcasts are now
available. The Comcast Agreement will not be viewed until
2012. In 2010 the board will add a fourth camera, character
overlays to videos and monitors. Mr. Krause concluded his
presentation by stating the board will evaluate a way to present
the meetings over the internet.
Traffic Advisory –
Chairman; Mark Shiner
In 2009, the board
concentrated on traffic calming measures to include a
questionnaire provided to the public for concerned areas such as
Sauerman Road. The advisory boards two majors project in 2009
were Sauerman and proposed developments on Rogers Road. In 2010
the Advisory Board will continue to reviews traffic concerns on
a monthly basis and listen to residents for recommendations.
Zoning Hearing Board –
Chairman; Drew McPherson
In 2009 the Board was
presented with eight cases, seven resolved and one pending. In
2010 the Board has three applications; the first is regarding
the Home Business ordinance.
Ways and Means Committee
– Chairman; Mark Glassman
In 2010, the committee will
continue to work with township staff to provide input on the
township budget. In 2010 the committee will be working with a
new Director of Finance. The one major project scheduled for
2010 is the funding for longer term Pension Plan issues.
Dog Park
Mrs. Lyons advised the
public that she and Dog Park Committee member, Kathy Brown will
explore a license with Turk Park 3 and the county for a dog
park. Currently they are in communication with County Planner;
Lynn Bush about the potential of the dog park who is in talks
with County Commissioners. Mrs. Lyons hopes to have further
information for the public in the future.
ANNOUCEMENTS:
The next meeting of the
Board of Supervisors is scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2010
at 7:00 p.m.
Doylestown Administrative
Offices will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2010 for
President’s Day
Doylestown Township Golf
Outing is scheduled for Monday, June 7, 2010 beginning at 8:00
a.m., located at the Doylestown Country Club.
ADJOURNMENT:
8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Stephanie J. Mason
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