The Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of East Norriton Township was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Donald Gracia, at 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2006, at the Township Municipal Building.  Supervisors present were Donald J. Gracia, Lewis K. McQuirns, James K. Staufenberg, James J. Serratore and Karen “Kandy” Heckman.

            Following roll call, Mr. Gracia offered a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance was then recited by all in attendance.

            The Chairman asked for a moment of silence in memory of Rita Serratore, Supervisor Serratore’s mother.

            The Chairman introduced the first item on the agenda, Acknowledge Eagle Scout Daniel Perrone.  The Board of Supervisors presented Daniel Perrone of Saint Titus Boy Scout Troop #622 with a certificate in recognition of his achieving rank of Eagle Scout.

            The Chairman introduced the next item on the agenda, Presentation to Presidential Caterers – 55^th Anniversary.  The Board of Supervisors presented the Mandracchia family a certificate recognizing Presidential Caterer’s 55^th Anniversary.

            The Chairman introduced the next item on the agenda, Promotion of Police Officer Richard Ulmer to Sergeant.  Police Chief, John McGowan introduced Officer Richard Ulmer and Assistant Township Manager, Donald Delamater swore in Sergeant Richard Ulmer.

            The Chairman announced the Board of Supervisors held a Public Meeting on the Sewer Lateral Inflow and Infiltration Project and also met on October 17^th, 2006 and earlier this evening in Executive Session to discuss matters litigation and personnel.

            Mrs. Heckman made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 26, 2006.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

Mr. Serratore made a motion to approve the Finance Reports for September, 2006.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Staufenberg and approved unanimously.

The Chairman requested that the reading of the Committee Reports for September, 2006 be deferred and also commented that the Committee Reports were available on the table in the back of the meeting room.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to approve the Committee Reports for September, 2006.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.  

The Chairman asked if there were any citizens to be heard.  Mr. Smith of Taft Road thanked the Township for having the tree removed from the easement.  Mr. Penn Wood of Wood’s Golf Center expressed his dissatisfaction with the Amusement Tax paid by his establishment. 

Mr. McQuirns introduced the first item on the agenda under “Old Business”, Ordinance No. 489 – Cable Franchise Agreement with Verizon.   Representatives from Verizon gave a brief presentation.  Assistant Township Manager, Donald Delamater briefly reviewed Ordinance No. 489.  Mr. McQuirns made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 489 – Cable Franchise Agreement with Verizon.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

Mr. Serratore introduced the next item on the agenda, DEP Consent Order and Agreement.  Matt Brown of ARRO Consulting Engineers reported that the Township is waiting for final comments from the Department of Environmental Protection before executing the agreement.  Mr. Brown also reported that the third quarter report has been sent to the DEP for the Corrective Action Plan.

Mr. McQuirns introduced the next item on the agenda, Gill Quarries Report.  Township Solicitor, Christen Pionzio reviewed that there is nothing new to report.

Mr. Serratore introduced the next item on the agenda, Development and Construction Updates. Township Manager, Helmuth Baerwald reported:  Northwood’s/Shelter Group – is a proposed development on Germantown Pike between Northtowne Plaza and Arch Road that may be an aged-restricted independent/assisted living building, two banks, two sit down restaurants, office building and possibly a hotel. 

Mr. McQuirns introduced the next item on the agenda, Storm Drainage Issues/Projects.  Township Engineer, Robert Blue reported: A. North Whitehall and Township Line Roads Storm Drainage project – work to start sometime in December; B.  Briar Lane and Hillcrest Avenue – pending funding; C.  Lawnton Road, Lafayette and Springview Roads – pending funding; and D.  605 Meadowbrook Road – waiting for fence to be removed.

Mr. Serratore introduced the next item on the agenda, Traffic Issues.   Township Manager, Helmuth Baerwald reported that there is no additional information from last month’s meeting.

Mr. McQuirns introduced the next item on the agenda, US Route 202 Widening.  Township Manager, Helmuth Baerwald reported that construction is still scheduled to begin early 2008.  Mr. Baerwald reviewed a letter that was received from the owners of 2016 DeKalb Pike concerning the removal of trees during the construction of Route 202 by PennDOT.  Mr. Baerwald was authorized to support the request to keep the mature trees in this area.

Mrs. Heckman introduced the first item under “New Business”, Resolution No. 2320 – Authorize revision of Northwoods Traffic Signal.  Township Manager, Helmuth Baerwald reviewed Resolution No. 2320 revising and modifying a traffic signal on Germantown Pike at the Northwoods development.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2320.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

Mr. Staufenberg introduced the next item on the agenda, Resolution No. 2319 – Authorize distribution of General Municipal Pension System State Aid.  Township Manger, Helmuth Baerwald reviewed Resolution No. 2319 authorizing the distribution of the general municipal pension system state aid program.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2319.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

Mrs. Heckman introduced the next item on the agenda, Proposed Budget 2007.  Assistant Township Manger, Donald Delamater reviewed the 2007 proposed budget.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to authorize advertisement of the 2007 proposed budget.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Heckman and approved unanimously.

Mr. Staufenberg introduced the next item on the agenda, Penalty Waiver request.  Township Manager, Helmuth Baerwald reviewed a letter that was received from Regal Petroleum Corporation DBA PAV Fuels requesting a waiver of interest and penalty fees accessed on the estimated 2006 Business Privilege and Mercantile tax for PAV Fuels.  Mr. Serratore made a motion to approve the waiver of $781.35 for the penalty and interests fees.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Heckman and approved four to one with Mr. Staufenberg opposing.

Mrs. Heckman introduced the next item on the agenda, Waiver Request – LFT Parking Lot.  Township Engineer, Robert Blue reviewed the waiver request received from LFT Realty Group, Inc. pertaining to the seventy-four car parking lot to be constructed.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to approve the land development process waiver request, subject to the Township Engineer's written recommendation listing all conditions of the waiver.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

Mr. Staufenberg introduced the next item on the agenda, Compliance Audit Reports.  This is an informational item, Township Manager, Helmuth Baerwald reviewed the Auditor Generals audit reports of the East Norriton Township Pension Plans for the period January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2005.  These reports are available for review at the Township Municipal Building during regular business hours.

Mrs. Heckman introduced the next item on the agenda, Stony Creek Farms -Worcester Township.  Township Manger, Helmuth Baerwald reviewed that the Township has received the traffic signal revision permit for the signal at   Township Line Road and North Wales Road.  The Township has sent the East Norriton Township specifications to the Worcester Township Engineer so it meets Township requirements.  A meeting has to be scheduled for the residents of that area.

Mr. Staufenberg introduced the next item on the agenda, ENPWJSA Operation  and Capital Improvements – proposed 2007 budgets.  Township Manager, Helmuth Baerwald reported that the treatment charges have gone down approximately $82,000.00 but the Township still has to generate approximately $365,000.00 for capital requirements at the joint sewer authority. 

Mrs. Heckman introduced the next item on the agenda, Germantown Pike Paving.  Township Manager, Helmuth Baerwald reviewed that work on Germantown Pike is to begin on October 29, 2006 and that the work is scheduled to take place between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.  Mr. Baerwald recommends that the Township pay to install thermoplastic line painting at all intersections for approximately $20,000.00.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to approve Mr. Baerwald’s recommendation.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

Mr. Staufenberg introduced the next item on the agenda, Rescheduling of the November Regular Meeting.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to changes the regular meeting from Tuesday, November 28^th, 2006 to Thursday, November 30^th, 2006.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

Mrs. Heckman reviewed the Township Leaf Collection schedule.

Mr. Staufenberg introduced the next item on the agenda, Expenditure Authorization.  A.  NAHS Hall of Champions Sponsorship Ad – full page $75.00; B.  Public Works Garage – Philomeno & Salomone -$39,320.00 and C.  Sanitary Sewer Televising -  $9,885.00 and $10,482.50.  Mr. Serratore made a motion to approve items A through C.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Stuafenberg and approved unanimously.

Mrs. Heckman introduced the next item on the agenda, Attendance Authorization.  A.  Chamber of Commerce “Man and Women of the Year” awards November 16, 2006.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to approve item A.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. McQuirns and approved unanimously.

Mr. Staufenberg reviewed the meeting schedule for October 24, 2006 through January 1, 2007.

Mrs. Heckman introduced the next item on the agenda, Legislation.  Township Manger, Helmuth Baerwald reviewed the proposed legislation regarding Emergency Duty Pay – the Senate unanimously approved and sent to the House legislation that would apply a state exemption to income earned when responding to official state emergencies. 

The Chairman requested an Hours of Operation sign to be posted at the entrance of the Municipal Building.

 There being no other business to come before the Board, the Chairman asked if there were any residents who wished to speak, there were none.

            Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m. After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Heckman and approved unanimously.

Helmuth J. H. Baerwald
Township Secretary