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TELFORD, PENNSYLVANIA AUGUST 6, 2007
The Telford Borough Council meeting held this date was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President Jeffrey Maxwell with the following members in attendance: J. Allen Landis, Carolyn Crouthamel, Robert Baker, John Harrell, Stanley Nyce and Scott Hillegass. Also present were Mayor Jay Stover, Manager Mark D. Fournier, Recording Secretary Cathy Fried, Solicitor Mark E. Weand, Fire Chief Raymond Scheeler, Engineer Maureen Griet, Souderton-Telford Main Streets Manager Pamela Coleman and the press.
The invocation was given by Jeffrey Maxwell followed by the pledge of allegiance.
A Hillegass / Crouthamel motion was carried unanimously (7-0) approving the July 2, 2007 minutes.
TREASURER'S REPORT: was unanimously (7-0) approved by a Landis / Nyce motion.
MAYOR'S REPORT:
Mayor Stover reported that he attended the Library Meeting. He was contacted by Congressman Charles Dent regarding a bill that was passed by the House of Representatives containing a $250,000 grant for the Train Station / Freight Building renovations. Congressman Dent has asked that letters be sent to Senator Spector encouraging passage of this bill.
POLICE REPORT:
We investigated nine accidents for the month of July and a total of 56 accidents to date. In 2006 a total of 69 accidents were investigated for the entire year. Motor vehicle crashes, for whatever the cause, are on the rise for 2007. Of the nine accidents investigated this month, only one was a reportable accident that had one person injured; none were DUI related and one was hit and run.
A resident within the Telford commons development called a report of something hitting their house with a loud bang and when they stepped outside to see what had happened there was a strong odor of chemicals in the air. When Detective Floyd arrived on scene he took into evidence a split water bottle and pieces of aluminum foil. Further investigation has revealed that a few young chemists in the neighborhood threw the bottle, which had the aluminum foil and toilet cleaner in it. The chemical reaction caused the bottle to explode on the neighbor's deck. Charges against the juveniles are pending. Detective Floyd will elaborate on this incident when he is able to submit a report next month.
We had four incidents of criminal mischief to vehicles reported in July, two of which have been closed by arrest; one is still under investigation and the last was closed without arrest.
Officers responded to nine domestic incidents, three of which ended with arrests. The remaining six were resolved in other ways.
We provided traffic assistance to Moyer & Son, Inc. for their annual 5K race on July 11th. Officer Minninger attended the monthly tact team practice.
I have attached a letter that I received from a resident of East Broad Street (Mrs. Linda Morris) as well as my response to her. Both letters are self explanatory and I believe that the situation is completely resolved since I have not been contacted by Mrs. Morris to discuss the situation further. A letter from Tri-Valley Primary Care thanking us for our assistance during their PowerWalk and PowerRun on Sunday, June 9th is also included for your review.
FIRE REPORT: We received the monthly report for the file.
LIBRARY REPORT: We received the monthly report for the file.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT:
1. Train Station - Work continues on this project. During the month of August our public works crew will be preparing the sub grade and installing stone for the areas designated for paver installation. We will also dig for curbing, sidewalk and a 14' x 14' dumpster pad.
2. Parks - We continue to mow as required.
3. Weed Control - This is an on-going maintenance item.
4. Line Striping - We continue to install cross walks and stop bars, etc.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
- Reviewed various building / zoning permit applications and land development plans with the Zoning Officer and the Solicitor.
- Attended various meetings with regard to Borough Council and Telford Borough Authority.
- Met with the Borough Engineer and Solicitor to coordinate various project reviews and construction projects.
- Held two coordination meetings with the Architects and Contractors on the Train Station / Freight Building Renovation Project.
- Coordinated a meeting with the Administration Committee regarding 2007 police negotiations.
- Coordinated a Public Safety Committee meeting regarding Centennial Park issues.
- Attended the dedication of the Pennridge Senior Center.
- Met with a concerned resident regarding a rental property on West Broad Street.
- Held a pre-construction meeting for the Centennial Park Project.
- Held a meeting with the Engineer, Public Works Director, and Building Official to discuss building sewer lateral inspections and building standards.
Manager Mark Fournier reported the completion of the Well #6 Arsenic Treatment Project and the Interzone Transfer
Project. He also mentioned quarterly sewer and water billing that is being considered by the Authority.
BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT: We received the monthly report for the file.
SOLICITOR'S REPORT:
Solicitor Mark Weand reported there has been no response by Rock Community Church to the decision of the Zoning Hearing Board to deny the parking variance request. He also reported that the Noble Oaks Project is in the process of being closed out. The proposal for the Delbar Tract Subdivision will be reviewed with Building/Zoning Officer Richard O'Brien.
FINANCE AND ADMINSTRATIVE COMMITTEE: Mr. Hillegass
A-1 A Hillegass / Crouthamel motion was carried unanimously (7-0) approving the payment of bills for the month of July 2007 in the amount of $343,762.97.
A-2 A Hillegass / Nyce motion was carried unanimously (7-0) approving the appointment of Denise Wenhold as board member to the Telford Industrial Development Authority to fill the vacancy left by John Hoishik whose term expires in January, 2010.
A-3 A Hillegass / Landis motion was carried unanimously (7-0) authorizing the signing of the H. A. Berkheimer, Inc. Contract by the appropriate officers.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE: Mr. Baker
PZ-1 A Baker / Crouthamel motion was carried unanimously (7-0) to adopt Resolution 07-08 Montgomery County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan as modified March, 2007.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE: Mr. Nyce
Stanley Nyce reported that DEP continues to stress the importance of the collection of leaves and yard waste as a contingent for the 2005 grant.
EC-1 A Nyce / Crouthamel motion was carried unanimously (7-0) to approve the Northern Montgomery Recycling Commission Amended and Restated Intermunicipal Agreement - 2007 for signature by the appropriate officers.
PUBLIC WORKS / BUILDINGS & PLANT COMMITTEE: no report
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: Mr. Harrell
PS-1 John Harrell reported that a meeting was held with Mark Fournier, Douglas Bickel, Gary Yoder, Donald Beck, Carolyn Crouthamel, Stanley Nyce, Patrick DiGangi, and himself to discuss the parking situation at Centennial Field. The consensus of this meeting was that curbing at driveway entrances and mail boxes should be painted yellow to prohibit parking in these areas. It was also suggested that "no parking" signs be placed on the Franconia Township side of Church Road. Franconia Township will be contacted to discuss the proposed "no parking" signs and yellow striping.
Mrs. Colleen Porcelli, a Third Street resident, thanked Borough Council and the Public Safety Committee for reviewing the situation and for any future actions regarding the parking issues at Centennial Field.
PS-2 A Harrell / Crouthamel motion was carried unanimously (7-0) approving Telford Borough Fire Company's requests to assist with the TFC Vehicle Rescue Demonstration (Drill/Recruiting) at Landis Market, West Rockhill Township on July 28th; the Souderton Police Night Out on August 7th; the Ryan Court Block Party, Telford Borough on August 18th, the Housing of new Squad 75 truck at Telford Fire Company Station on August 28th, and the SAHS Celebration of Bands on September 22nd.
DEVELOPMENT & CULTURE COMMITTEE: Ms. Crouthamel
DC-1 A Crouthamel / Hillegass motion was carried unanimously (7-0) to approve the addition of language to the By-laws to include "conflict of interest" and "non-discrimination" policies as presented.
DC-2 A Crouthamel / Landis motion was carried unanimously (7-0) to appoint Daniel Wurst to represent Telford Borough on the Souderton-Telford Main Streets committee.
DC-3 Matthew Rittenhouse of Souderton-Telford Main Streets presented a proposal for Assou's Bistro as a candidate to occupy the Passenger Station. He represented this restaurant as his committee's choice for the Passenger Station and believes his proposal to fit the community.
A Crouthamel / Landis motion was carried unanimously to approve Assou's Bristro as a tenant for the restaurant in the Passenger Station.
OTHER BUSINESS: none
The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m. by a Crouthamel / Landis motion.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mark D. Fournier
Secretary
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