The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Fain followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Township Supervisors in attendance were Shannan Bieler, Richard Fain, Eugene Fried, Mary Gibbs Kershner and Eugene Marks. Township staff in attendance were Jeffrey Ashman, Fire Marshall, Larry Buck, Road Foreman, Edward Skypala, Township Solicitor and Stanley Seitzinger, Jr., Township Manager.
Mrs. Kershner thanked the Township Fire Marshal Jeffrey Ashman for advice and assistance regarding a potential hazardous materials problem.
Pam Leister presented information and comments regarding outdoor wood burners.
Fowl Ordinance - Discussion
The Board of Supervisors and Township citizens discussed a possible fowl ordinance. A poll of the Board of Supervisors indicated a lack of support for the proposed ordinance and the matter was tabled.
Parks and Recreation Rules and Regulations
The regulations were discussed in
terms of whether or not to allow hunting at various Township properties,
including the
Seedling Planting Program
Eugene Fried announced a meeting with Susan Harris of the Montgomery County Conservation District to discuss planting options for a mid-October seedling planting.
Speed Limit Traffic Studies (
The Township is awaiting receipt
of a proposal from Gilmore & Associates regarding proposed speed limit
traffic studies at
War Memorial
The requested funding was presented. The Township Manager will determine whether a grant application can be submitted. The funding request will receive further consideration in the 2009 Township Budget.
DCED Application
The Board of Supervisors
recommended preparation of the application to the Pennsylvania Department of
Community and Economic Development for bleachers to be located at
Upper Perk Downtown Association
The Board of Supervisors requested that $1000 be included in the 2009 Budget as a contribution to the Upper Perk Downtown Association.
1. Tot
Mr. Marks moved
to award the contract for the Macoby Run tot lot equipment to George Ely and
Associates under the state purchasing contract in the amount of $43,824.00 as
per the recommendation of the
2.
It was recommended that the dedication be held off until the spring of 2009 after the completion of the tot lot.
3.
The Board of Supervisors recommended not to install the fence due to the cost.
4.
The Board of Supervisors requested the installation of plaques on the two message center signs constructed by Cody Mauer as an Eagle Scout project. Mr. Mauer will be invited to attend an upcoming meeting of the Board of Supervisors in order to receive a service recognition award.
The Board of Supervisors
expressed general agreement with the proposed construction of a dog park at
The scheduled program date was announced.
Carpet/Vinyl Proposals –
Discussion ensued regarding the
installation of carpet in the
Review of September 9, 2008 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
Agenda
The agenda was reviewed.
A discussion ensued regarding the Hughes Development/Lowe’s Zoning Text Amendment. A poll of the Board of Supervisors indicated two Township Supervisors in favor of the proposed zoning text change and two undecided.
Other
Other business was not presented.
Adjournment
Mrs. Bieler moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:07 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kershner and carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Township Manager