The Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of East Norriton Township was called to order by the Chairman

The Reorganization Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of East Norriton Township was called to order by the temporary Chairman, Donald Gracia, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at the Township Municipal Building.

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

The next order of business was the election of the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for the year 2007. Mr. Serratore 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 Mrs. Heckman 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 Mrs. Heckman and approved unanimously.

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 following operating officials for 2007: Township Manager, Secretary/Treasurer - Helmuth J. H. Baerwald; Deputy Tax Collector - 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–Bryan Bortnichak; Building Inspector - George Jones; Building Inspector – Code Inspections Inc.; Code Enforcement Officer - John Altomari; Fire Marshal and Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator –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 2007, 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 2007 with compensation of one hundred thirty dollars an hour per the Firms December 20, 2006 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 the firm of Robert E. Blue, Consulting Engineers, as the Township Consulting Engineer for 2007 and fixing the compensation as per the schedule listed in a letter dated December 20, 2006 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. Serratore made a motion appointing Gilmore & Associates, Inc. as the Sanitary Sewer Consulting Engineer for 2007, and fixing the compensation as per the letter dated December 18, 2006. After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Staufenberg and approved unanimously.

Mr. Serratore made a motion appointing ARRO Consulting, Inc. as the Township Special Projects Engineer and fixing the compensation as per the letter dated December 14, 2006. After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Staufenberg and approved unanimously.

Mr. Serratore made a motion appointing E. Van Rieker as the Township Planning Consultant for 2007, and fixing the compensation of ninety dollars an hour as per the letter dated December 15, 2006. After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Staufenberg and approved unanimously.

Mr. Staufenberg made a motion appointing Conrad M. Siegel, Inc. as the Township Actuary for 2007, and fixing the compensation as per the letter dated December 11, 2006. 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 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, 2007. After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Heckman and approved unanimously.

Mrs. Heckman made a motion to appoint Judith Belkowski to the Shade Tree Commission for a term of five years expiring on December 31, 2011. After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

Mr. McQuirns made a motion appointing Mr. Joseph Gavanus and Mr. Lloyd Young to the Planning Commission for a four year term expiring on December 31, 2010. After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved.

Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to appoint Louis J. Mincarelli to the Zoning Hearing Board for a three year term expiring on December 31, 2009. After requesting any comments any there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

Mr. Serratore made a motion appointing Mr. Herbert F. Rubenstein as Solicitor for the Zoning Hearing Board for 2007, and fixing compensation at $125.00 an hour per his November 28, 2006 letter. After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Staufenberg and approved unanimously.

Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to appoint Mr. Carmen S. Italia Jr., Mr. James J. Serratore, Mr. Joseph J. Tarantino, Mr. Keith C. Tornetta, Mr. Anthony Taormina and Mr. George Myers to the East Norriton Traffic Advisory Committee for a one year term expiring on December 31, 2007. After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

Mr. McQuirns made a motion to appoint Mrs. Joan Lenhardt to the East Norriton Historical Advisory Commission for a term of five years expiring on December 31, 2011. 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 Retirement Benefits Advisory Board. Mr. Serratore made a motion to appoint Lewis K. McQuirns as Chairman of the Benefits Advisory Board. After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Staufenberg and approved unanimously. Mr. McQuirns made a motion to appoint Helmuth J. H. Baerwald as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Pension Funds. 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 Donald D. Delamater as Secretary to the Advisory Board. After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously. Mr. Serratore made a motion to appoint William Scurry as representative of the Non-Uniformed Employees. After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Staufenberg and approved unanimously. Mr. Serratore made a motion to appoint 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.

Mr. Staufenberg made a motion setting the Board of Supervisors' regular meeting dates as follows: Tuesday, January 2, 2007; Tuesday, February 20, 2007; Tuesday, March 27, 2007; Tuesday, April 17, 2007; Tuesday, May 22, 2007; Tuesday, June 26, 2007; Tuesday, July 24, 2007; Tuesday, August 28, 2007; Tuesday, September 25, 2007; Tuesday, October 23, 2007; Tuesday, November 27, 2007; and Tuesday, December 18, 2007. After requesting any comments there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

Mr. Staufenberg made a motion setting the holidays for 2007 as follows: Monday, January 15, 2007 - Martin Luther King Day; Monday, February 19, 2007 - Presidents Day; Friday, April 6, 2007- Good Friday; Monday, May 28, 2007 - Memorial Day; Wednesday, July 4, 2007 - Independence Day; Monday, September 3, 2007 - Labor Day; Monday, October 8, 2007 - Columbus Day; Monday, November 12, 2007 - Veterans' Day; Thursday, November 22, 2007 - Thanksgiving Day; Friday, November 23, 2007 - Day after Thanksgiving; Monday, December 24, 2007 –Christmas Eve (floater); Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - Christmas; and Tuesday, January 1, 2008 - New Year’s Day. After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

Mrs. Heckman made a motion appointing Mr. John Kelly to the Industrial Development Authority for a five year term expiring on December 31, 2011. After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

Mr. Staufenberg made a motion approving all banks in the Commonwealth as the Township depository. After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

Mr. McQuirns made a motion setting compensation for the Supervisors for the year 2007 at $3,250.00 each, which is in accordance with Ordinance 362. After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Heckman and approved four to one with Mr. Staufenberg opposing.

The Chairman announced that there were no applications received to date for the Annual Distinguished Award. Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to extend the period of receiving nominations until the February regular meeting. After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

The Chairman called on the Parks and Recreation Director, Mr. Larry Brown for the next item on the agenda, Christmas Decorating Contest. Mr. Brown reviewed a Press Release on the Holiday Decorating Contest Winners for 2006.

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

Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to adjourn at 7:25 p.m., after requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. McQuirns and approved unanimously.