The Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of East Norriton Township was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Lewis McQuirns, at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 7, 2008, at the Township Municipal Building.  Supervisors present were Lewis K. McQuirns, Donald J. Gracia, 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 announced that East Norriton Township has received second place for their Annual Report from the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors 40th Annual Township Citizen Communication Contest.

            The Chairman introduced the next item on the agenda, Authorize Bids for Police Motorcycles.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to authorize advertising for bids for two Harley Davidson 2008 Road King Motorcycles. After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

            Mr. Gracia made a motion to authorize the purchase of four 2008 Police vehicles.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

            The Chairman announced that the Board of Supervisors met this evening in two public hearings and in Executive Session earlier this evening to discuss matters of litigation and personnel.

            The Chairman announced that the Approval of Meeting Minutes is deferred to the February meeting.

            The Chairman announced that the Committee Reports are deferred to the February meeting.

            Mrs. Heckman introduced the first item under “Old Business”, Resolution No. 2385 – Reschedule Public Hearing for Power House. Mr. Gracia made a motion to defer this item to a future meeting.  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, Consider Adoption SALDO – Ordinance No. 503.  Township Solicitor, Christen Pionzio reviewed this ordinance which was the subject of a public hearing earlier in the evening.  Mrs. Heckman made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 503.  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, Consider Adoption Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map – Ordinance No. 504.  Township Solicitor, Christen Pionzio reviewed this ordinance which was the subject of a public hearing earlier in the evening.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 504. 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, Barrington Property Open Space Acquisition.  Township Solicitor, Christen Pionzio reported that she is working with Mrs. Barrington’s counsel.

            Mrs. Heckman introduced the next item on the agenda, Abbonizio Change Orders and Settlement Agreement.  Township Manager, Helmuth Baerwald reviewed the proposed change orders to the sewer lateral repair project contract and the settlement agreement.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to authorize execution of change orders #2, 4, 5, and 6 and affirm the settlement agreement.  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, Sanitary Sewer Lateral Project.  This item was deferred until next month’s meeting.

            Mrs. Heckman introduced the next item on the agenda, Sewer Grant.  Representative Jay Moyer announced that the status of the grant payment is scheduled for January 19, 2008.  Mr. Staufenberg reviewed that the grant will reimburse the township’s expenses and makes it possible for the township to reimburse the affected property owners.

            Mr. Staufenberg introduced the next item on the agenda, Watershed Engineering Proposal.  Township Manager, Helmuth Baerwald reported that he is not prepared to recommend execution of the agreement.

            Mrs. Heckman introduced the next item on the agenda, Developments and Construction Updates. There is no new update.

            Mrs. Heckman introduced the next item on the agenda, Storm Drainage Issues/Projects. There is no new update.

            Mr. Staufenberg introduced the next item on the agenda, Traffic Issues.  There is no new update.

            Mr. Staufenberg introduced the next item on the agenda, US 202 Widening.  There is no new update.

            Mrs. Heckman introduced the next item on the agenda, Sanitary Sewer Issues.  Mr. Stuart Rosenthal of Gilmore Associates reported that the work on the Stony Creek Stabilization project began today.

            Mr. Staufenberg introduced the next item on the agenda, Reserve at Penn Crossing – Dedication status.  Township Solicitor, Christen Pionzio stated that the township is waiting for the developer to complete a few items.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to approve the dedication conditioned upon review and approval by the Township Solicitor and staff.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Heckman and approved unanimously.

            Mrs. Heckman introduced the next item on the agenda, 222 Connor Street Subdivision and LD Resolution No. 2394.  Mrs. Heckman made a motion to table this item until next month’s meeting.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

            Mr. Gracia introduced the first item under “New Business”, Resolution No. 2387 – Consider Scheduling Public Hearing IN-Institutional District.  Township Solicitor, Christen Pionzio reviewed Resolution No. 2387.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to schedule the Public Hearing for Tuesday, February 19^th, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at East Norriton Middle School.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

            Mr. Gracia introduced the next item on the agenda, Resolution No. 2388 – Consider Scheduling Public Hearing for Zoning Map Change.  Township Solicitor, Christen Pionzio reviewed Resolution No. 2388.  Mr. Staufenberg made a motion to schedule the Public Hearing for Tuesday, February 19^th, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at East Norriton Middle School.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Serratore and approved unanimously.

            Mr. Gracia introduced the next item on the agenda, Resolution No. 2389 – Consider Scheduling Public Hearing Williamstadt Zoning Change.  Code Enforcement Officer, Bryan Bortnichak reviewed Resolution No. 2389.  Mr. Gracia made a motion to schedule the Public Hearing for Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. 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, Resolution No. 2393 – Conditional/Final Approval (2^nd application). Mr. Serratore made a motion to table this item until next month’s meeting.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Heckman and approved unanimously.

            Mr. Gracia introduced the next item on the agenda, East Norriton Little League Signs and Permit Waivers.  Code Enforcement Officer, Bryan Bortnichak reviewed a letter from the Norristown Area School District dated January 2, 2008 and a letter from the East Norriton Little League dated November 28, 2007 requesting waiver of sign and permit fees.  Mrs. Heckman made a motion to approve the waiver requests.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Gracia and approved unanimously.

            Mr. Serratore introduced the next item on the agenda, Appointment of Voting Delegate at PSATS Convention.  Mrs. Heckman made a motion to appoint the Chairman of the Board as the voting delegate from the township at the PSATS convention.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Staufenberg and approved unanimously.

            Mr. Gracia introduced the next item on the agenda, Resolution No. 2396 Affirming Pension Plan Payments by Employees.  Township Manager, Helmuth Baerwald reviewed Resolution No. 2396.  Mr. Serratore made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2396.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Gracia and approved unanimously.

            Mr. Serratore introduced the next item on the agenda, Expenditure Authorization.  A. MRA Car Wash and Bridge – Engineering Expenses - $4,091.84; B. Street Lighting Consultant Invoice - $1,120.00; C. Four Police Vehicles - $90,000.00; and D. Sewer Repair Work – Stony Creek - $4,000.00.  Mr. Serratore made a motion to approve items A through D.  After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Heckman and approved unanimously.

            Mr. Gracia reviewed the meeting schedule for January 1, 2008 through March 25, 2008.

            Mr. Gracia introduced the next item on the agenda, Legislation.  Township Manager, Helmuth Baerwald reviewed Tax-exempt Property Relief.

            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. Gracia made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. After requesting any comments and there being none, the motion was seconded by Mr. Staufenberg and approved unanimously.

Helmuth J. H. Baerwald
Township Secretary