Bill Thomas, 104 Valley View Road, stated that he supports the sewering of the Township.  He asked that Council please keep the residents informed of the progress and procedures well in advance of the actual project.  He stated that many of the residents he spoke with had no idea what is going on with the sewering of the Township.  He would like to educate the public and gather their input and answer their questions. 

Mr. Cashman stated that the public is always invited to attend the Upper Providence Township Sewer Authority meetings each month.  He said that the Township is not yet officially a member of CDCA.   He added that the sewering is still in the infancy stage but as things progress updates will be added to the Township website. 

Present:            Mr. Cashman, Chair, Mr. Bierling, Vice Chair, Mr. Visek, Mr. Williamson, Mr. Robert Pappano, Township Solicitor, James C. Kelly, Township Engineer, Mr. Anthony T. Hamaday, Township Manager, and Irene Schultz, Administrative Assistant

Approval of the June 14, 2007 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Bierling, to approve the June 14, 2007 regular Council meeting minutes.

Mr. Bierling                  yes
Mr. Visek                      yes
Mr. Williamson            yes
Mr. Cashman               yes

 Motion Carried
4-0

Sewer Authority
Mr. Williamson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to appoint David Decker to the Upper Providence Township Sewer Authority for a 5 year term to expire 1/1/2012.

Mr. Bierling                  yes
Mr. Visek                      yes
Mr. Williamson            yes
Mr. Cashman               yes

Motion Carried
4-0
Mr. Cashman announced that there is a vacancy on the Recreation Board and residents from any district but the 2^nd are encouraged to send a letter of interest to Mr. Hamaday or their councilperson. 
 

Voucher List for June 2007

Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to approve the June 2007 Voucher list in the amount of $303,507.36. 

Mr. Bierling                  yes
Mr. Visek                      yes
Mr. Williamson            yes
Mr. Cashman               yes

Motion Carried
4-0

Public Improvement Escrow Release #1 – St. Mary Magdalen Church
Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to approve the escrow release No. 1 in the amount of $119,355.75 to St. Mary Magdalen Church for completed construction improvements associated with the approved land development plan as recommended by the Township Engineer.

Mr. Bierling                  yes
Mr. Visek                      yes
Mr. Williamson            yes
Mr. Cashman               yes

Motion Carried
4-0

Park and Recreation Board Donation Requests
Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to approve contributions in the amount of $500 each to the Upper Providence seniors and Girl Scout Brownie Troop 51287 from the Recreation contribution budget as recommended by the Recreation Board.

Mr. Bierling                  yes
Mr. Visek                      yes
Mr. Williamson            yes
Mr. Cashman               yes

Motion Carried
4-0

Mutual Aid Agreement
Mr. Bierling made a motion, seconded by Mr. Visek, to approve an Emergency Fire Marshal Services Mutual Aid Agreement with Newtown Township.

Mr. Bierling                  yes
Mr. Visek                      yes
Mr. Williamson            yes
Mr. Cashman               yes

Motion Carried
4-0

Authorization to Post Vacancy (in-house only) Chief of Police
Mr. Bierling made a motion, seconded by Mr. Visek, to authorize the Township Manager to post in-house only the vacancy announcement in accordance with Chapter 282 of the Township Code for the Chief of Police position.

Mr. Bierling                  yes
Mr. Visek                      yes
Mr. Williamson            yes
Mr. Cashman               yes

Motion Carried
4-0

July Committees Meeting Cancellation
Mr. Bierling made a motion, seconded by Mr. Visek, to cancel the July Committees Meeting. 

Mr. Bierling                  yes
Mr. Visek                      yes
Mr. Williamson            yes
Mr. Cashman               yes

Motion Carried
4-0

Condemnation Announcement Drexeline Property
Mr. Bierling announced a proposed ordinance to commence condemnation of the Drexeline property located N.W. corner of N. Ridley Creek Road and W. Rose Tree Road. 

Mr. Hamaday announced that the Act 537 is available for review at the Township building or at the Township Engineer’s office. 

Mr. Kelly reported on the following items outlined in his report dated July 12, 2007.  The items included the 2007 Road Program, approval of contract documents and approval by PennDot for liquid fuel expenditures, Township Sewer Service Area Alternatives, stating that CDCA is complete.  The plan was advertised establishing the public comment and review period, and Mancil Road Improvements indicating that the curbing improvements are completed. 

Mr. Pappano stated he would be attending a meeting scheduled with the CDCA solicitor on July 24, 2007.  He added that the Rowan/Dougherty case, Old Orchard Road is scheduled for trial on Monday, July 16, 2007.

Ed Bierling stated that a child had been hit by a car in June as a result of a vehicle cutting through the neighborhood of Preston, Woodcliffe, Eastwood and Roberts Road.  The child sustained a broken ankle.  In an effort to avert another incident he is sending letters to neighbors on these streets asking for their input regarding cut through traffic. 

Mr. Omlor offered to have Community Service deliver the letters.

Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM.  The motion was unanimously approved.
 

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Anthony T. Hamaday
Township Secretary

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Edward James W. Cashman
Council Chairman