Board of Supervisors Pre-Agenda
Thursday, October 01 2009
The Preagenda Meeting of the Upper Frederick Township Board of Supervisors was called
to order by the Chairman at 7:00 PM. Attending were Robert Young, Chairman; Peter Webster, Supervisor; David
Allebach, Township Solicitor; Tracy Tackett, Township Planner; Jackie Tallon, Township Manager; and Sherry Zawada,
Administrative Assistant.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Webster made a motion to approve the Minutes from the September 3, 2009 Board of
Supervisors Preagenda meeting. Mr. Young seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Young made a motion to adjourn the regularly scheduled meeting and to open a public
hearing for the purpose of discussing regional planning amendments. Mr. Webster seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
7:00 Public Hearing Re: CPVRPC Amendments
David Allebach, Township Solicitor, stated that there are two proposed amendments to
the Regional Comprehensive Plan by the Regional Planning Commission, one being the traffic study and one being a
community character study. Ms. Tackett gave a brief explanation of each amendment. There were no questions
from the audience.
Mr. Young made a motion to conclude the public hearing and resume the regularly
scheduled meeting. Mr. Webster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Community Day Awards:
Coloring contest
Ages 3 - 6 - 1st Place - Angie Nelson
2nd Place - Nicole Stoudt
3rd Place - Olivia
Ages 7 - 9 - 1st Place - Maggie Nelson
2nd Place - Abigail Burnett
3rd Place - Caitlin Keenan
Ages 10 - 12 - 1st Place - Tyler Martin
2nd Place - Veronica Samiec
3rd Place - Sonya Miller
Chili Cook off
Joe & Mellissa Stenn
50/50
Kathleen Young - $50.00
OLD BUSINESS
Resolution No. 2009-12, Amendments to the Central Perkiomen Valley Regional
Comp Plan
Mr. Young made a motion authorizing the adoption of Resolution No. 2009-12, amendments
to the Central Perkiomen Valley Regional Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Webster seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Sewer Issues
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Scioto Village Sewage Treatment Plant
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Proposed Municipal Plant
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Act 537 Plan
Ms. Tallon stated that these matters will be placed on the agenda for the next
regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting on October 8, 2009.
Perkiomen Crossing WWTP Upgrade
These matters will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on October 8, 2009.
Ms. Tallon stated that a punch list of items that need to be completed has been
received from Rick Sacks, Township Environmental Engineer and that these items are being considered.
These matters will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on October 8, 2009.
Perkiomen Crossing Water Pipe Failure
David Allebach, Esquire, Township Solicitor, is progressing in this matter.
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on October 8, 2009.
Wayland Park Trail
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on October 8, 2009.
Colonial Road Project
Ms. Tallon stated that she is looking into possible money through the County for this
project.
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on October 8, 2009.
Fisher Road Project
Ms. Tallon stated that the engineered project will be put on hold and the road crew
will temporarily repair the bridge starting in October, 2009.
This matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on October 8, 2009.
Amusement Tax Ordinance
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on October 8, 2009.
Woodland Road Overlay
Ms. Tallon stated that the Woodland Road overlay project is complete.
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on October 8, 2009.
Act 32, EIT Collection Consolidation
Ms. Tallon stated that Act 32 amends the local tax act to consolidate the collection of
earned income tax on a countywide basis. Ms. Tallon also stated that the first meeting is scheduled for
November 4, 2009 and that it will be attended by the Upper Frederick Township representative, Cindy O'Donnell,
Township Treasurer.
Proposed Zoning Amendments
David Allebach, Township Solicitor, stated that proposed amendments are being prepared
for the Zoning Ordinance.
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on October 8, 2009.
T Mobile Cell Tower
David Allebach, Township Solicitor, stated that an agreement was reached with T Mobile
concerning the necessary steps to be taken in this matter.
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on October 8, 2009.
2010 Budget
Ms. Tallon stated that this matter is progressing.
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on October 8, 2009.
NEW BUSINESS
Frederick Mennonite Community
Mr. Young stated that Cliff Stout from Stout,
Tacconelli & Associates attended the Planning Commission meeting on September 24, 2009 in representation of
the Frederick Mennonite Community. Mr. Stout stated that Frederick Mennonite Community would like to alter a
4-unit living area into a duplex sample area for the promotion of future phases. Mr. Stout asked that the Board of
Supervisors consider recommending a waiver of land development for this minor change in the configuration of the
Frederick Mennonite Community property. Mr. Stout stated that this change would include less building coverage and
approximately the same impervious coverage as well as little or no impact to stormwater runoff.
Mr. Young stated that a motion was made at the Planning Commission meeting recommending
to the Board of Supervisors a waiver of the traditional land development process for the construction of two sample
cottages at the Frederick Mennonite Community contingent upon the review of the Township Engineer, Township Planner
and Township Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer.
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on October 8, 2009.
Amend Fee Resolution
Ms. Tallon stated that this matter is progressing.
The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Board of
Supervisors meeting on October 8, 2009.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Young motioned and Mr. Webster seconded the motion to adjourn the regular meeting
and convene to executive session at 7:34 PM.
Mr. Webster motioned and Mr. Young seconded the motion to adjourn the executive session
and reconvene the regular meeting at 8:25PM.
Personnel issues were discussed.
Mr. Webster motioned and Mr. Young seconded the motion to adjourn the regular
meeting at 8:26 PM.
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