Mr. Cashman called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM and appointed Mr. Visek Chairman Pro Temp for the purpose of nominating a Chair.

Absent:

Gerald Shay

Present:

Ed Bierling
Ed Cashman, Chairman
Bill O’Donnell, Vice Chairman
Steven Visek, Member
Robert Pappano, Township Solicitor
Anthony T. Hamaday, Township Manager
Irene Schultz, Administrative Assistant

Mr. O’Donnell presented Katie Lanahan with a certificate on behalf of Council for achieving her Gold Award. He stated that the Gold Award is the equivalent to the Eagle Scout Award.

Katie Lanahan thanked Upper Providence, Mr. O’Donnell and Mrs. Mason for their help in coordinating her project. She explained that her project is a bird blind she constructed in Glen Providence Park. She said it gives people a chance to enjoy the wildlife without the wildlife enjoying them. She also extended a thank you to her leaders Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Phipps for all of the support.

Mr. O’Donnell commended Katie Lanahan for her efforts in completing her project. He stated that many people start but few finish.

Approval of Minutes December 9, 2004 Council Meeting

Mr. Cashman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Visek, to approve the minutes of the December 9, 2004 Business Meeting.

Mr. Bierling yes
Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. O’Donnell yes
Mr. Shay yes

Motion Carried 5-0

Election of Council Chairman

Mr. Cashman made a motion to nominate Mr. O’Donnell as Chair of the Upper Providence Township Council for 2005. The motion was unanimously approved.

Motion Carried 4-0

Election of Council Vice Chairman

Mr. Visek made a motion to nominate Mr. Cashman as Vice-Chair of the Upper Providence Township Council for 2005. The motion was unanimously approved.

Motion Carried 4-0

Resolution No. 2005-1 Council Meeting Dates

Mr. Cashman made a motion, seconded by Mr.Visek, to adopt a resolution establishing meeting dates for Council’s Public Meetings for year 2005.

Mr. Bierling yes
Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. O’Donnell yes

Motion Carried 4-0

Resolution No. 2005-2 – Council Meeting Rules and Procedures

Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cashman, to adopt a resolution outlining rules of procedures for the conduct of business at Council Meetings.

Mr. Bierling yes
Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. O’Donnell yes

Motion Carried 4-0

Appointment of Township Engineer

Mr. Cashman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Visek, to appoint James C. Kelly, P.E., as Township Engineer at the compensation provided on the year 2005 Engineering Service Fee Schedule as prescribed by Council and other general engineering at the hourly billing rate as set forth therein.

Mr. Bierling yes
Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. O’Donnell yes

Motion Carried 4-0

Appointment of Township Solicitor

Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr.Cashman, to appoint Robert Pappano as Township Solicitor at a monthly retainer of $400 and an hourly rate of $130.00.

Mr. Bierling yes
Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. O’Donnell yes

Motion Carried 4-0

Resolution No. 2005-3 Appointment of Secretary-Treasurer for Bonding

Mr. Cashman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Visek, to appoint Anthony T. Hamaday, as Township Secretary and Treasurer and to adopt a resolution providing for bonding thereof.

Mr. Bierling yes
Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. O’Donnell yes

Motion Carried 4-0

Resolution No.2005-4 Council Administrative Committee Appointments

Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to adopt the resolution establishing appointments of Council members for year 2005 Administrative Committees.

Public Safety Committee

Chairman –Ed Bierling
Members – Ed Cashman, Steven Visek

Public Works Committee

Chairman - Ed Cashman
Members - Steven Visek, Ed Bierling

Administrative Committee

Chairman - Gerald Shay
Members – Bill O’Donnell, Ed Cashman

Community Development Committee

Chairman – Steven Visek
Members - Bill O'Donnell Gerald Shay

Fiscal Committee

Chairman - Bill O'Donnell
Members - Ed Cashman Gerald Shay Steven Visek Ed Bierling

Mr. Bierling yes
Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. O’Donnell yes

Motion Carried 4-0

Appointment of Code Enforcement Officer

Mr. Cashman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Visek, to appoint Gregory C. Lebold, as year 2005 interim Code Enforcement Officer in accordance with the faxed rates for such services.

Mr. Bierling yes
Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. O’Donnell yes

Motion Carried 4-0

Appointment of Zoning Officer

Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cashman, to appoint Christine M. T. Mason as year 2005 Zoning Officer.

Mr. Bierling yes
Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. O’Donnell yes

Motion Carried 4-0

Appointment of Roadmaster

Mr. Cashman made a motion, seconded by Mr.Bierling, to appoint David Pysher Roadmaster for year 2005.

Mr. Bierling yes
Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. O’Donnell yes

Motion Carried 4-0

Building Inspector(s) (all one motion for Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Sewage Enforcement Officer, Animal Control Officer, Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Coordinator/Deputy Coordinator

Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to appoint Gregory C. Lebold as year 2005 interim Building Inspector, and such other qualified persons as may be designated to assist as needed in accordance with the rate for such services.

Plumbing Inspector(s) to appoint Ronald Shea as 2005 interim Plumbing Inspector at a compensation of 60% of each plumbing fee with a minimum annual compensation of $1,500, and $30.00 per hour for non-permit work including response to complaints concerning plumbing code violations.

To appoint Gregory C. Lebold as 2005 alternate Plumbing Inspector

Sewage Enforcement Officer(s) to appoint Stuart Pollock as 2005 Sewage Enforcement Officer at a compensation of $42.00 per hour plus expenses and to appoint John Ibach and Keith Lieberman of Kelly Engineers as year 2005 alternate Sewage Enforcement Officers.

Animal Control Officer to appoint David Schlott, Municipal Animal Control, as 2005 Animal Warden.

Fire Marshal to appoint Alan Mancill as 2005 Fire Marshal.

Emergency Management Coordinator/Deputy Coordinator to appoint Anthony T. Hamaday as 2005 Emergency Management Coordinator and Alan Mancill as Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator.

Mr. Bierling yes
Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. O’Donnell yes

Motion Carried 4-0

Appointment of other Counsel (one motion for Ethics Commission, Zoning Hearing Board and Special Hearings)

Ethics Commission Mr. Cashman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to appoint Michael Puppio as Solicitor for the Ethics Committee for year 2005 at an hourly rate of $120.00

Zoning Hearing Board to appoint Stephen J. Polaha as 2005 Solicitor for the Zoning Hearing Board at an hourly rate $125.00

Special Hearings to appoint Paul Padien for utilization as needed for Special Hearing Counsel during the year 2005 at an hourly rate of $125.00.

Mr. Bierling yes
Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. O’Donnell yes

Motion Carried 4-0

Appointment of Civil Defense Director
Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cashman, to appoint the Chairperson of the Public Safety Committee as Civil Defense Director for 2005.

Mr. Bierling yes
Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. O’Donnell yes

Motion Carried 4-0

Appointment of Auditor Mr. Cashman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to appoint Leitzell & Economidis, PC as 2005 Auditors.

Mr. Bierling yes
Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. O’Donnell yes

Motion Carried 4-0

Appointment of Actuary – Pension Funds
Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to appoint Ken A. Spade of the Savitz Organization as Actuary for the Police and Non-uniformed Pension Plans for the year 2005.

Mr. Bierling yes
Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. O’Donnell yes

Motion Carried 4-0

Appointment - Chief Administrative Officer of Pension Plans

Mr. Cashman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Visek, to appoint Joanne C. Moore, Controller, as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Police and Non-Uniformed Pension Plans.

Mr. Bierling yes
Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. O’Donnell yes

Motion Carried 4-0

Resolution No. 2005-5 Depository for Township Funds

Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cashman, to designate Pennsylvania-Local Government Investment Trust (PLGIT), Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB), Commerce Bank, First Keystone Bank and other federally insured mutual fund and depositories as depositories for the receipt of funds of Upper Providence Township for the year 2005.

Mr. Bierling yes
Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. O’Donnell yes

Motion Carried 4-0

Resolution No. 2005-6 2005 Non-uniformed Employee’s Holiday Schedule

Mr. Cashman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to adopt a resolution establishing Highway and Office Employees’ 2005 paid Holiday Schedule.

Mr. Bierling yes
Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. O’Donnell yes

Motion Carried 4-0

Resolution No. 2005-7 Non-uniformed Employees

Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cashman, to adopt a resolution approving the Non-uniformed Employees’ Salaries for 2005.

Mr. Bierling yes
Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. O’Donnell yes

Motion Carried 4-0

Resolution No. 2005-8 – Boards and Commissions Meeting Dates

Mr. Cashman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to adopt a resolution establishing dates for the Boards and Commissions for 2005.

It was mentioned that the Planning Commission has changed their meeting time to 7:00 PM

Mr. Bierling yes
Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. O’Donnell yes

Motion Carried 4-0

Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to adjourn the Reorganization Meeting at 8:24 PM. The motion was unanimously approved.

Respectfully submitted,

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Anthony T. Hamaday

Township Secretary

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William J. O’Donnell

Council Chairman