Upper Providence Township

UPPER PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP DELAWARE COUNTY BUSINESS MEETING January 7, 2008 8:25 PM
The Upper Providence Township Council held their monthly Business Meeting on January 7, 2008 at 8:25 PM immediately following the Reorganization Meeting in the Upper Providence Township Building. Mr. Bierling led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Forum
None

Roll Call
Present: Mr. Cashman, Chair, Mr. Bierling, Vice Chair, Mr. Clinton, Mr. Visek, Mr. Reid, Mr. Robert Pappano, Township Solicitor, James C. Kelly, Township Engineer, Mr. Anthony T. Hamaday, Township Manager, and Irene Schultz, Administrative Assistant, Walt Omlor, Constable

Awards, Presentations and Announcements
Council recognized Bryant Peng, for his achievement to Eagle Scout. Mr. Cashman presented him with a certificate. Bryant shared that his Eagle Scout project was done at Reformation Lutheran Church. He stated that he constructed a structure/enclosure to house and hide the church dumpster. He added that he had a lot of donations and support throughout the project. He said that the enclosure will still allow easy access to the dumpster. Bryant and his mother had photos taken along with Council. Council offered their congratulations for his achievements. Judge Lippincott was on hand to swear in Fredric Reid to his first term as the 2nd District Councilman. Mr. Reid’s wife was on hand to assist with the ceremony. Judge Lippincott was sworn in Edward Bierling to his second term as the 4th District Councilman. Mr. Bierling’s wife assisted with the ceremony. Chief Montella presented the 2007 police report. He stated that calls for service were up in 2007. He added that all of the goals were met in 2007. He went on to outline the goals for the Department for 2008. Some of these goals included additional training in technology, records management, ability to do reports from the police vehicles, and a dedicated traffic safety officer. Chief Montella then introduced Ryan Jackson, the newest full time officer on the force. He stated that Officer Jackson has exceeded his expectations. Mr. Cashman thanked Chief Montella and the entire police department for their continued hard work and dedication. Judge Lippincott swore in Ryan Jackson officially as a fulltime Upper Providence Township police officer. Judge Lippincott officially swore in David Montella as Police Chief. Chief Montella’s wife and children were on hand to congratulate him. He also introduced 4 generations of Montella’s. All gathered with Council for photos.
Approval of the Minutes
Approval of the December 13, 2007 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to approve the December 13, 2007 Regular Council meeting minutes. Mr. Bierling yes Mr. Clinton yes Mr. Reid yes Mr. Visek yes Mr. Cashman yes 5-0 Motion Carried
Municipal Boards, Authorities, Commissions & Committees
Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to reappoint Michael Bryne to the Sewer Authority for a 5-year term to expire January 1, 2013. Mr. Bierling yes Mr. Clinton yes Mr. Reid yes Mr. Visek yes Mr. Cashman yes 5-0 Motion Carried Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to reappoint Denise Gentile to the Zoning Hearing Board for a 5-year term to exp9ire January 1, 2013. Mr. Bierling yes Mr. Clinton yes Mr. Reid yes Mr. Visek yes Mr. Cashman yes 5-0 Motion Carried Mr. Clinton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to reappoint Stephen Miller to the Planning Commission for a 4-year term to expire January 1, 2012. Mr. Bierling yes Mr. Clinton yes Mr. Reid yes Mr. Visek yes Mr. Cashman yes 5-0 Motion Carried Mr. Clinton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Visek, to reappoint Michael Hoppus to the Environmental Commission for a 3-year term to expire January 1, 2011. Mr. Bierling yes Mr. Clinton yes Mr. Reid yes Mr. Visek yes Mr. Cashman yes 5-0 Motion Carried
Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development
none

Unfinished Business
Ordinance No. 430 – 2008 Tax Levy (2nd reading) Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to adopt Ordinance No. 430 establishing the 2008 Tax Levy at 3.048 mills. Mr. Bierling yes Mr. Clinton yes Mr. Reid yes Mr. Visek yes Mr. Cashman yes 5-0 Motion Carried

New Business
Voucher List for December 2007 Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to approve the voucher list for December 2007 in the amount of $268,585.14. Mr. Bierling yes Mr. Clinton yes Mr. Reid yes Mr. Visek yes Mr. Cashman yes 5-0 Motion Carried NSL Rose Tree Place Assessment Appeal Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to oppose the assessment appeal of NSL Rose Tree Place, Sandy Bank Road and authorize the Township Solicitor to work with the RTMSD solicitor in taking the necessary legal steps to oppose the appeal petition before the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas. Mr. Bierling yes Mr. Clinton yes Mr. Reid yes Mr. Visek yes Mr. Cashman yes 5-0 Motion Carried Chester Ridley Crum Watershed Association Education and Outreach Program Participation Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to approve the annual participation in the Chester Ridley Crum Watershed Association Education and Outreach Program as part of the Township’s MS4 permit requirements at a cost of $200. Mr. Bierling yes Mr. Clinton yes Mr. Reid yes Mr. Visek yes Mr. Cashman yes 5-0 Motion Carried Chester Ridley Crum Watershed Association’s Annual Stream Cleanup Donation Request Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to approve a donation in the amount of $250 to the Chester Ridley Crum Watershed Association to support CRC’s annual Stream Clean-up Program. Mr. Bierling yes Mr. Clinton yes Mr. Reid yes Mr. Visek yes Mr. Cashman yes 5-0 Motion Carried Healthy Communities Donation Request Mr. Clinton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Visek, to approve a donation in the amount of $250 to HCI in support of their Capital program. Mr. Bierling yes Mr. Clinton yes Mr. Reid yes Mr. Visek yes Mr. Cashman yes 5-0 Motion Carried Recreation Board Contribution Requests Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to approve the donation requests of $1000 to the UPT Seniors and $250 to the Penncrest AM Prom Committee as recommended by the Recreation Board. Mr. Bierling yes Mr. Clinton yes Mr. Reid yes Mr. Visek yes Mr. Cashman yes 5-0 Motion Carried Verizon Fios Update It was announced that as of December 27, 2007, Verizon is officially providing service to the Township. It was explained that service is not yet available to everyone in the Township yet. Not all homes in the Township are connected at this time but are expected to be sometime in the spring of 2008.

Administrative Reports
Mr. Hamaday announced that leaf collection would be ongoing until January 16thand residents may place their holiday trees out for that collection. Or, they may place trees curbside for regular trash pick up. He also stated that a Rain Barrel workshop sponsored by CRC will take place on Saturday, February 9th details on the Township website. He added that administrative offices would be closed on Monday, January 21st for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. He also reminded residents to be aware of snow emergency routes and placement of snow when cleaning their properties during a snow event. Mr. Cashman announced that they would meet in an Executive Session to discuss personnel and litigation matters.
Adjournment Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to adjourn the meeting at 9:07 P.M. The motion was unanimously approved.
___________________ Anthony T. Hamaday Township Secretary	_______________________ Edward James W. Cashman Council Chairman

Municipal Boards, Authorities, Commissions & Committees