The Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of East Norriton Township was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Donald Gracia, at 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 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 Harry Mirable, Sr., a former supervisor and good friend of the Township.

            The Chairman announced the Board of Supervisors held a public meeting on the Sewer Lateral Inflow and Infiltration Project and also met earlier this evening in Executive Session to discuss matters litigation and personnel.

            Mr. Williams from the audience commented that the Board of Supervisors did not officially approve Resolution No.2324 at the November 30^th, 2006 regular meeting. Therefore, Mr. McQuirns made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2324 - 505 West Germantown Pike – Land Development Waiver Request.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

            Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 30, 2006 with the correction noted by Mr. Williams.  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, Sergeant Craig Walters – Completion of Probation.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to approve Sergeant Craig Walters to permanent status as Police Sergeant.  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, Open Bids for the sale of a Police Department vehicle.  The Chairman asked if there were any additional bids.  Mrs. Heckman made a motion to close the bids for the police department vehicle.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. McQuirns and approved unanimously.

            The bids for the police department vehicle were opened and the following were announced as submitting bids:  Vicki Schrack - $2,000.00 and Rogers Auto Sales - $1,060.00.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to approve the bid be awarded to Vicki Schrack in the amount of $2,000.00 based on Police Chief, John McGowan’s recommendation.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

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

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

            The Chairman asked if there were any citizens to be heard, there were none.

            Mr. McQuirns introduced the first item under “Old Business”, Final presentation of the 2007 Proposed Annual Budget.  Assistant Township Manager, Donald Delamater gave a power point presentation on the proposed 2007 budget.

            Mr. Serratore introduced the next item on the agenda, Resolution No. 2331 – Adopt Annual Budget for 2007.  Township Manager, Helmuth Baerwald reviewed Resolution No. 2331.  Mr. McQuirns made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2331 – Adopt Annual Budget for 2007.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.  

            Mr. McQuirns introduced the next item on the agenda, Resolution No. 2332 – Tax Levy for 2007. Township Manager, Helmuth Baerwald reviewed Resolution No. 2332.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2332.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. McQuirns and approved unanimously

            Mr. Serratore made a motion to move Resolution No. 2334 – Williamstadt Final Conditional Approval up on the agenda.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. McQuirns and approved unanimously. 

            Mr. Pierce Anderson for Williamstadt gave a presentation and reviewed the waiver requested outlined in the resolution.  Mr. McQuirns made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2334 granting conditional, final approval of the application for subdivision and land development of Williamstadt.  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, Ordinance No. 490 – Providing for Sewer Lateral Inspection and Repair.  Township Solicitor, Bernadette Kearney reviewed Ordinance No. 490 amending the code of East Norriton Township specifically Chapter 162, Sewers, providing for the Township’s inspection of sewer laterals on property within the Township. Resident, Nancy Eidman of 3230 Hayes Road expressed concerns with Ordinance Nos. 490 and 494 that were expressed in her letter dated December 18, 2006.  Mr. Staufenberg recommended to defer adoption of Ordinance No. 490 and consider extending the inspection notice period and extend the repair requirements period and to provide another draft Ordinance at the January regular meeting.  

            Mr. McQuirns introduced the next item on the agenda, Ordinance No. 494 – Sewer laterals Inspection for U & O’s.  Mr. McQuirns made a motion to approve the advertising of Ordinance No. 494 amending the code of East Norriton Township, Chapter 162, Sewers, imposing a requirement that a property’s sewer lateral be inspected prior to the sale of the property.   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, Ordinance No. 491 – Real Estate Transfer Tax Ordinance. Assistant Township Manager, Donald Delamater reviewed Ordinance No. 491 amending the East Norriton Township Code, Ordinance No. 243, Section 5, subsection (d) which identifies the stipulation for the stated interest rate for delinquent realty transfer tax.  Mr. Serratore made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 491.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously. 

            Mr. McQuirns introduced the next item on the agenda, Ordinance No. 492 and Ordinance No. 493 – Employee and Police Pension Plan Amendments.  Assistant Township Manger, Donald Delamater reviewed Ordinance Nos. 492 and 493 amending the East Norriton Township Employees’ and Police pension plan to comply with treasury regulations issued by the Internal Revenue Service.  Mr. McQuirns made a motion to approve Ordinance Nos. 492 and 493.  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, Gill Quarries Report.  Township Solicitor, Bernadette Kearney reviewed there is nothing new to report.

            Mr. McQuirns introduced the next item on the agenda, Development and Construction Updates.  Township Manager, Helmuth Baerwald reported there is no change from last month’s meeting.  The report is available for review.

            Mr. Serratore 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 work is pending scheduling; B. Briar Lane and Hillcrest Avenue watershed is pending funding; C.  Lawnton Road, Lafayette and Springview Roads storm water system is pending funding; and D.  605 Meadowbrook Road the survey is complete and now working with property owners on easement issues. 

            Mr. McQuirns introduced the next item on the agenda, Traffic Issues. Township Manager, Helmuth Baerwald reported there is nothing new to report from last month’s meeting.  Mr. Baerwald reported that the County has completed the resurfacing of Germantown Pike. 

            Mr. Serratore introduced the next item on the agenda, US Route 202 Widening.  Township Manager, Helmuth Baerwald reported there is nothing new to report.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to support the business community to pursue PADOT to perform the widening work.             After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously. 

            Mr. Staufenberg introduced the first item under “New Business”, Resolution No. 2323 – Approval of ACT 537 Revisions.  Township Manager, Helmuth Baerwald briefly reviewed Resolution No. 2323 required by the East Norriton Plymouth Whitpain Joint Sewer Authority adopting their plan to be submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.  Mr. Serratore made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2323. After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Staufenberg and approved unanimously. 

            Mrs. Heckman introduced the next item on the agenda, Resolution No. 2333 – Affirmation of payments by members into pension plans.  Assistant Township Manager, Donald Delamater reviewed Resolution No. 2333 affirming the requirements of payments by members into the non-uniformed employees’ pension fund and the police pension fund.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to approve Resolution No.  2333.  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, Budget Adjustments.  Assistant Township Manager, Donald Delamater reviewed the final budget adjustments for 2006.  Mr. Serratore made a motion to approve the 2006 budget adjustments.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Staufenberg and approved unanimously. 

            Mrs. Heckman introduced the next item on the agenda, Firefighter’s Relief Association Audit Report for the year ending December 31, 2005.  This is an informational item to advise that this report is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Township.

            Mr. Staufenberg introduced the next item on the agenda, NPDES Annual Report.  Assistant Township Manager, Donald Delamater reviewed this informational item; the annual National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) report.

            Mrs. Heckman introduced the next item on the agenda, Township Vacancies.  This is an announcement that there are a number of vacancies on the various Boards and Commissions of the Township.  The Board of Supervisors will also be considering a member as an alternate Zoning Hearing Board member.

            Mr. Staufenberg introduced the next item on the agenda, Expenditure Authorizations. A.  Deferred Pension Authorization – Bruce Shoupe; and B.  Authorize Hough Associates as the Township’s Recycling Representatives - $8,330.00.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to authorize items A and B.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. McQuirns and approved unanimously. 

            Mrs. Heckman introduced the next item on the agenda, Attendance Authorizations. A.  PSATS 85^th Annual Convention – April 22^nd thru 25^th, 2007.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to approve item A.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously. 

            Mr. Staufenberg reviewed the meeting schedule for December 19^th, 2006 through February 27, 2007.

            The Chairman made a motion to add the contract with Tri-State Grouting to the agenda.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. McQuirns and approved unanimously. 

            Mrs. Heckman made a motion to approve the contract with Tri-State Grouting of Bear, DE for approximately $59,000.00 for televising of the laterals as part of the Inflow and Infiltration project.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. McQuirns and approved unanimously. 

            Mrs. Heckman introduced the next item on the agenda, Legislation. Township Manager, Helmuth Baerwald had nothing to report.

Mr. Staufenberg announced that the Township is accepting nominations for Distinguished Citizens Award.  Forms are available at the Township Administration 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. Serratore made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 p.m. After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. McQuirns and approved unanimously.

Helmuth J. H. Baerwald
Township Secretary