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Board of Supervisors The Board of Supervisors plays the central role in the township government. Section 510 of the Code governing Townships of the Second Class places general supervision of the  affairs of the township in the
hands of the Board of Supervisors. The Board combines many of the
roles found in separate branches or levels of the state and federal
governments. It serves as the legislative body of the township,
setting policy, enacting ordinances and resolutions, adopting budgets
and levying taxes. Since there is no separately elected executive, the
Board may delegate through ordinance, any and all of its
non-legislative functions, i.e. formulating the budget, enforcing
ordinances, approving expenditures, hiring employees and in general
supervising the day-to-day affairs of the township, to an appointed,
professional manager. Because of their elected status, the supervisors
are often called upon as community leaders. In many cases the
supervisors serve as problem solvers and act as agents for township
citizens with outside agencies or private firms. The Supervisors have
a role in representing the township’s communal interests, past,
present and future. Although assisted by a planning commission, a
professional manager or historical commission, many of the final
decisions must be made by the elected officials.
Current Members:
(left to right)
Donald J. Gracia, Vice Chairman; James J. Serratore III, Supervisor; Kandy
Heckman, Supervisor; Lewis K. McQuirns, Chairman; James K. Staufenberg,
Supervisor. Click here to view the Operating Principles adopted by the East Norriton Township Board of Supervisors on December 18, 2007  |
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Boards & Committees Elected Auditors  The Board of Auditors is comprised of three individuals who are elected by the residents of East Norriton Township for staggered six year terms. The Board of Auditors meets once a year in January at its annual Reorganization meeting at which the Auditors select a Chairman and Secretary of its Board as well as receive for file a copy of the Township Treasurer’s Bond. The Board of Auditors reviews the annual audit produced by the Appointed Auditors consisting of financial statements and management letters. The Board of Auditors sets any compensation for Township Supervisors who seek employment with the Township. Elected Auditors are prohibited by law from holding any other elected or appointed Township office or position. Current Members: (left to right) Eleanor Yaworski, Kevin Tickner, Sr., Chairman; Sandra Molnar, Secretary;
Vacancy Board The Vacancy Board consists of the Board of Supervisors and one volunteer who serves as Chairman. The role of the Vacancy Board is very specialized. If voters of the Township fail to select a supervisor or other elected official, such as the real estate tax collector, or if a vacancy occurs during a term in office either through resignation or death, the Board of Supervisors may appoint a successor to fill that vacancy. If the Board of Supervisors does not make the appointment within 30 days after the vacancy occurs, the vacancy is filled by the Vacancy Board within the next 15 days. If the Vacancy Board fails to fill the position within the 15 day time period, the Court of Common Pleas is generally called upon to fill the vacancy. The lone citizen member of the Vacancy Board is appointed annually by the Board of Supervisors. Current Members: John W. Fichter, Chairman; and Board of Supervisors
Zoning Hearing Board The East Norriton Township Zoning Hearing Board consists of a group of three dedicated volunteers who are appointed by the Board of Supervisors for staggered term of four years.  The Zoning Hearing Board derives its authority from
the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (Act 247). The primary
function of the Board is to ensure the fair and equitable application
and administration of the township’s zoning ordinance by hearing
appeals on the Zoning Officer’s decisions and by granting relief from
the literal interpretation of the zoning ordinance under proven hardship
conditions. The Board has no legislative authority; it can neither make
nor modify zoning law, but it has the jurisdiction to grant exceptions
in certain specific cases. The Zoning Hearing Board is a quasi-judicial
body, i.e. its authority is to some extent judicial in nature. The Board
schedules hearings on applications and appeals that come before it
through the Zoning Officer; takes evidence, and issues written decisions
or findings of fact. Current Members:
(left to right) Herbert
Rubenstein, Solicitor; Louis J. Mincarelli; Evelyn Melchiorre, Chairman;
James K. Strange, Secretary.
Planning Commission The Township Planning Commission is composed of nine community residents for staggered terms of four years each. These individuals, who volunteer their time in order to act as an independent voice representing the overall interests of the community. The members of the commission are appointed by the Board of Supervisors and serve as an advisory committee, recommending changes of the official zoning map, proposed zoning ordinance amendments, subdivision and land development plans. The Commission also makes recommendations to the Zoning Hearing Board on all pending zoning variances/special exceptions which come before the Board. Lastly, the Planning Commission is considered by many to be the watchdog of the comprehensive growth of our community. Current Members: Joseph Gavanus, Jr.; William Griffin; Joan A. Morello; Robert L. Schmidt; Keith C. Tornetta; Lloyd Young; Derek Bell; Danielle Stinson; Colleen Henderson.
Shade Tree Commission The East Norriton Township Shade Tree Commission which is made of three residents who are appointed for staggered terms of five years, was established in late 1996 to act as an advisory committee to the Board of Supervisors on all matters and legislation relating to shade trees in the Township. The Commission shall advise the Board of Supervisors regarding the control of the shade trees within the right-of-way of public streets of the Township, including residential subdivisions in the Township, recommend the planting, removal, maintenance and protection of such trees and review subdivision and land development plans as are authorized by the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance. Current Members: James J. Serratore, III; Thomas S. Brodoski; Judith Sliker Belkowski, PhD.
Historical Advisory Committee The Historical Advisory Committee is comprised of five members appointed by the Board of Supervisors to 5 year staggered terms. The Historical Advisory Committee is responsible  to promote the general welfare by
protecting the integrity of Historic Resources of East
Norriton Township. The Committee attempts to mitigate
the negative affects of proposed changes on Historic
Resources and encourages the continued use of Historic
Resources and facilitate their appropriate reuse. The
Committee encourages the preservation of historic
settings and landscapes and discourages the unnecessary
demolition of historic sites. The overall purpose of the
historical Advisory Committee is to implement the goals
of the Pennsylvania Constitution at Article I, Section
27, which establishes the State policy of encouraging
the preservation of historic and aesthetic resources.
Current Members: (front, left to right): Lisa
Gregory; Eleanor Yaworski; Edward Duffy. (back, left to right): Nancy
Scheetz; Lloyd Young; Joan Lenhardt. (missing): Herman Marks. On July 24, 2007, the Board of Supervisors approved Resolution No. 2344 which establishes a Historic Resources Inventory List for the Township of East Norriton. To view this resolution and listing in PDF format, please click on the following: Resolution No. 2344 and Historic Resources Inventory List (PDF)
Traffic Advisory Committee The East Norriton Township Traffic Advisory Committee was created by the Board of Supervisors with Resolution No.1893 on January 18, 2000. The members of the Traffic Advisory Committee are appointed annually by the Board of Supervisors and serve in an advisory capacity as outlined in the Municipalities Planning Code which authorizes Townships of the Second Class to establish an impact fee for transportation capital improvements. The advisory committee developed land use assumptions, conducted roadway sufficiency analysis studies and made recommendations as to development of roadway improvements, capital improvements and impact fees for the Township as provided by Act 209 of 1990. After this work was completed and the Traffic Impact Fee was determined, the advisory committee meets regularly to monitor and evaluate the implementation of the capital improvement program and the assessment of the impact fees and to advise the township of the need to revise or update the land use assumptions, capital improvement program and/or impact fees. Current Members: Carmen S. Italia; James J. Serratore III; Joseph J. Tarantino; Keith C. Tornetta; George P. Myers; Anthony Taormina.
The Committee held its initial meeting in June of
2004. The Committee performed an audit of the previous East Norriton
Township Open Space Plan to assess the success of past preservation
efforts, as well as, determined the need to update other sections of the
1995 Plan. The Committee then reviewed any remaining existing open
space in the Township and prioritized the properties for possible
purchase. The Committee also reviewed municipal trail and pathway
construction plans for possible funding under this program. The
Committee presented the Plan update to the County Open Space Board in
February 2006 and received approval from the County Planning
Commission and County Open Space Board. Upon approval from the
County, the East Norriton Township Board
of Supervisors adopted the East Norriton Township Open
Space Plan Update. Current Members: James J.
Serratore III; Keith C. Tornetta; Shawn O'Rourke; Francis Denner; Daniel
Delaney; Helmuth J. Baerwald; Larry Brown; E. Van Rieker, AICP; Michael
Stokes.
The tax to be levied on all real property
within the Township subject to taxation for the fiscal year 2008 is
2.312 mills on each dollar of assessed valuation. Tax Collector
Kevin T. McDevitt
If your taxes are
held in escrow with your Mortgage Company and
you are inquiring about the payment status,
contact your Mortgage Company direct for proof
of payment.
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bonds in order to finance the construction of a sewage treatment plant
in Plymouth Township at the bank of the
Schuylkill
River. Some years later, Whitpain Township was permitted under a
contractual arrangement to discharge sewage to the same plant. Whitpain
recently became a voting member of the Authority. Three individuals from
each community who are appointed for staggered terms by the respective
Boards or Council of each member Township make up the Authority’s
Board. The Authority and its staff operate the large treatment plant in
Plymouth Township on Ross Street. Current Members: Lewis K. McQuirns; Helmuth J.H. Baerwald;
Keith C. Tornetta 
office draft ordinances, review contracts and other
legal documents, prepare agreements for the township and provide
day-to-day legal advise.
Blue
Consulting Engineers is a consulting firm specializing in Civil and
Municipal Engineering, Land Development, Land Surveying and Land
Planning. Mr. Blue has served as East Norriton Township’s Engineer
since 1986. His responsibilities include review of subdivision and land
development plans, construction inspections, erosion and sedimentation
control, and storm water management as well as infrastructure projects
and issues. Mr. Blue has been qualified as an expert witness before
Zoning Hearing Boards in Bucks, Chester and Montgomery Counties and has
been qualified in the Montgomery County Court system as an expert
witness in civil and municipal engineering matters. Mr. Blue was
appointed by the Montgomery County Courts to be a member of a Jury of
View whose role as a member was to review expert testimony presented and
determine and pass
judgment
on claims presented to the Jury of View. The firm also provides services
such as land planning, surveying and civil engineering to private
clients. Mr. Blue is a graduate of Temple University, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania and is a licensed Professional Surveyor in Pennsylvania and
a licensed Professional Engineer in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
development, land use, zoning, subdivisions, recreational
planning and development of feasibility studies. As president of the
firm E. Van Rieker and Company, Van also provides a full range of
planning services for business, industry and government entities. He has
extensive experience in performing comprehensive planning and zoning
updates for local municipalities. Van holds a Bachelor
of Science in Landscape Architecture and a Master of Regional Planning
from the Pennsylvania State University. He has also completed graduate
studies at Rutgers Center for Urban Policy Research in addition to
holding the following professional designations: Certified
Planner-In-Charge, Pennsylvania; Charter Member American Institute of
Certified Planners; Registered Professional Planner, New Jersey. He has
written a number of model ordinances as well as having been involved in
the planning and design for over 35,000 dwelling units.
to the Township
regarding all actuarial issues involving the pension plans. David
attends all Pension Advisory Board meetings and he prepares the required
actuarial valuations for the plans every other year.
