Assistant Township Manager, Mr. Donald Delamater swore in newly elected Supervisor, Karen “Kandy” Heckman.

            Assistant Township Manager, Mr. Donald Delamater swore in newly elected Supervisor, James J. Serratore, III.

            Assistant Township Manager, Mr. Donald Delamater swore in newly elected Supervisor, James K. Staufenberg.

            Assistant Township Manager, Mr. Donald Delamater swore in newly elected auditor, Kevin C. Tickner, Sr.

            Assistant Township Manager, Mr. Donald Delamater swore in newly elected tax collector, Kevin T. McDevitt. 

The Reorganization Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of East Norriton Township was called to order by the temporary Chairman, Township Solicitor, Christen Pionzio, Esquire, at 7:15 p.m.. on Monday, January 3, 2006 at the Township Municipal Building.

The next order of business was the election of the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for the year 2006.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion nominating Donald Gracia as the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

Mr. Donald Gracia then assumed his position as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and asked for a nomination to the position of Vice Chairman.

Mr. Serratore then made a motion nominating Lewis K. McQuirns as the Vice Chairman.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Staufenberg and approved unanimously.

Supervisors present were Donald J. Gracia, Lewis K. McQuirns, James J. Serratore III, James K. Staufenberg and Karen “Kandy” Heckman.

Mr. Donald Gracia read a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance was then recited by all in attendance.

The Chairman introduced the next item on the agenda, Oath of Office for new Police Officer.  Chief of Police, Mr. John McGowan introduced Edward C. Culbreath, Jr. as East Norriton Township’s newest Police Officer.  Assistant Township Manager, Mr. Donald Delamater swore in Police Officer, Edward C. Culbreath, Jr.

The Chairman made an announcement that the Board of Supervisors met in Executive Session prior to tonight’s meeting to discuss matters of personnel and litigation.       

The Chairman introduced the next item on the agenda, Reaffirm 2006 Budget and Resolution No. 2268 Tax Levy.  Mr. Serratore made a motion to reaffirm the adoption of the 2006 budget which was adopted at the December 20, 2005 public meeting.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Staufenberg and approved unanimously.

The Chairman introduced the following operating officials for 2006: Township Manager, Secretary/Treasurer - Helmuth J. H. Baerwald; Deputy Tax Collector and Act 511 - Township Manager and Finance Department Personnel; Public Safety Director/Police Chief - John J. McGowan; Lieutenants  - Karyl Kates and Kurt Taboga; Police Detectives, Peter Mastrocola, William Esmonde and Jean Morrison; Assistant Township Manager - Donald D. Delamater; Finance Officer - William Scurry; Code Enforcement Director/Zoning Officer - Bruce S. Shoupe; Building Inspector - George Jones; Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer - Mark Highley; Code Enforcement Officer - John Altomari; Fire Marshal –David Boyer; Public Works Director - Joseph Sorgini; and Parks and Recreation Director - Larry Brown.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to appoint the operating Township officials for 2006, as read by the Chairman.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

Mr. Serratore made a motion appointing the firm of Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin as the Township Solicitor for 2006 with compensation of one hundred thirty dollars an hour per the Firms December 12, 2005 letter.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. McQuirns and approved unanimously.

Mr. McQuirns made a motion appointing the firm of Robert E. Blue, Consulting Engineers, as the Township Consulting Engineer for 2006 and fixing the compensation as per the schedule listed in a letter dated December 21, 2005 from Robert E. Blue, Jr., P.E. After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

Mr. Staufenberg made a motion appointing ARRO Consulting, Inc. as the Sanitary Sewer Consulting Engineer for 2006, and fixing the compensation as per the letter dated December 21, 2005.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

Mrs. Heckman made a motion appointing E. Van Rieker as the Township Planning Consultant for 2006, and fixing the compensation of ninety dollars an hour as per the letter dated December 2, 2005.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Staufenberg and approved unanimously.

Mr. Serratore made a motion appointing Conrad M. Siegel, Inc. as the Township Actuary for 2006, and fixing the compensation as per the letter dated December 8, 2005.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. McQuirns and approved unanimously.

The Chairman introduced the next item on the agenda, Appointment of Members to the following Boards/Commissions: Mr. Staufenberg made a motion appointing John W. Fichter to the Vacancy Board for a term of one year expiring on December 31, 2006.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Heckman and approved.

Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to appoint James K. Strange to the Zoning Hearing Board  for a three year term expiring on December 31, 2008.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to appoint Louis J. Mincarelli to the Zoning Hearing Board for the balance of Mr. Serratore’s term which ends on December 31, 2006.  After requesting any comments any there being none, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Heckman and approved.

Mr. Serratore made a motion appointing Mr. Herbert F. Rubenstein as Solicitor for the Zoning Hearing Board for 2006, and fixing compensation at one hundred twenty-five dollars an hour per his November 18, 2005 letter.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Staufenberg and approved unanimously.

Mr. Staufenberg made a motion appointing Mr. Joseph P. Rothwein to the Planning Commission for a four year term expiring on December 31, 2009.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Heckman and approved unanimously.

Mr. McQuirns made a motion appointing Ms. Joan A. Morello to the Planning Commission for a four year term expiring on December 31, 2009.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved.

Mr. McQuirns made a motion to authorize advertisement of an Ordinance to increase the Planning Commission from seven to nine members for consideration at the January 2006 meeting.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Staufenberg and approved unanimously.

Mr. Staufenberg made a motion appointing Ms. Joan A. Morello and Ms. Kristl L. Wiernicki to the Industrial Development Authority each for a five year term expiring on December 31, 2010. After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. McQuirns and approved unanimously.

Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to appointing Mr. Mark Chalphin, Mr. Carmen S. Italia Jr., Mr. James J. Serratore, Mr. Joseph J. Tarantino, Mr. Keith C. Tornetta, Mr. Anthony Toarmina and Mr. George Myers to the East Norriton Traffic Advisory Committee for a one year term expiring on December 31, 2006.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to appoint Mr. Lloyd Young to the East Norriton Historical Advisory Commission for a term of five years expiring on December 31, 2010.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

The Chairman announced no applications for the Shade Tree Commission were received, anyone interested please address a letter to the Township.

The Chairman introduced the next item on the agenda, Appointment of Retirement Benefits Advisory Board.  Mr. Serratore made a motion to appoint Lewis K. McQuirns as Chairman of the Benefits Advisory Board; Helmuth J. H. Baerwald as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Pension Funds; Donald D. Delamater as Secretary to the Advisory Board; William Scurry as representative of the Non-Uniformed Employees; and Officer Richard Ulmer as representative of the Uniformed Employees.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Staufenberg and approved unanimously.

The Chairman introduced the next item on the agenda, Motion to fix the Treasurer’s Bond.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion fixing the Treasurer=s Bond as $1,000,000.00, and presenting the Bond to the Elected Auditors for informational purposes.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

The Chairman introduced the next item on the agenda, Appointment of Auditor, Resolution No. 2270.  Mr. McQuirns made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2270 appointing the firm of Maillie, Falconiero & Company to serve as the Township Auditor for the year 2006 at a fee of $14,000.00.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

The Chairman introduced the next item on the agenda, Resolution No. 2266 Set Public Hearing  - Open Space Plan.   Mr. McQuirns made a motion to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. for review of the Township’s Open Space Plan.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

The Chairman introduced the next item on the agenda, Resolution No. 2271 Set Public Hearing  - Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan Update.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to schedule a public hearing Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. for review of the Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. McQuirns and approved unanimously.

 The Chairman introduced the next item on the agenda, Authorize Meeting with Lawnton Road and Valley View residents regarding Easement.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to authorize the Township Engineer, Solicitor, Planner and appropriate staff to meet with the residents of Lawnton Road and Valley View Road/Circle to review the proposed improvements in a Township storm water easement, yet to be dedicated, with the possibility of establishing a walking trail on the easement area when the work is completed. After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. McQuirns and approved unanimously.