COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 28, 2008

In attendance: Council Staff

Joanna M. Furia (Arrived at 7:50 p.m.) Michael J. McGee, Township Manager
W. William Whiteside, III William Walker – Assistant Twp Manager
Mark McCouch Richard Sabol – Finance Director
Andrew Santacroce Mary Eberle, Esquire - Solicitor
Roy Rieder, P.E. - Engineer
Absent: Gregory Nesbitt, Russell Dunlevy

Vice-President Whiteside called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Township Building, 1025 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA, and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Vice-President Whiteside asked for comments or questions from the public, there were none.

Vice-President Whiteside asked for the will of Council concerning the List of Checks. It was moved by Mr. Santacroce, second by Mr. McCouch to approve the List of Checks from all funds in the amount of $ 504,247.35 and further move to authorize payment of same. All in favor, motion passed unanimously.

Horsham Dog Park Committee requested to be removed from the agenda. Vice-President Whiteside asked for the will of Council concerning the Horsham Dog Park. It was moved by Mr. McCouch, second by Mr. Santacroce to table the Horsham Dog Park lease. All in favor, motion passed unanimously.

Council reviewed the following Zoning Hearing Board Applications for July 2008.

HTZHB 08-14: Terry Siman c/o Vantage Point Advisors, 735 Lower State Road. Ms. Christen Pionzio, Esquire and Mr. Terry Siman were present for this application, distributing copies of the traffic analysis to Council. Upon review, Council will remain neutral conditioned upon the applicant dedicating the Welsh Road right-of-way and agreeing to install sidewalks on Welsh Road if Council so directs during the land development process.

HTZHB 08-23: Jason, Michelle & Joanne Walker, 742 Jarrett Road, Residential application; Council will remain neutral.

HTZHB 08-24: Rob & Terri Lorenzo, 264 Running Water court, Residential application; Council will remain neutral.

HTZHB 08-25: Sam & Vince Braccia, 710 Norristown Road, Residential application; Council will remain neutral.






Council reviewed the following subdivision and land development applications:

401-407 Horsham Road (07-02-D0, Horsham Commons: Julie Von Spreckleson, Esquire, appeared before Council to present the application. Upon discussion of waivers, the application will be placed on the August agenda for preliminary approval subject to conditions. President Furia arrived at
7:50 p.m.

Mr. Dennis Guise, Mr. Ken Lewko and Mr. Don Carmeans were in attendance and were representing the state. Mr. McGee gave a recap of several conference calls and meetings that have taken place with representatives of the Governor’s office. The members of Council were presented with copies of the proposed Federal Legislation. Several versions of the legislation had been discussed by the staff prior to the meeting. Mrs. Eberle, Mr. McGee and Mr. Guise reviewed the document with Council point by point. The members of Council asked for many clarifications. Mr. Whiteside stated and each of the other members of Council reiterated that they hope the state and the township would come to agreement of all issues as to insure the success of the Joint Interagency Installation. Mr. Guise repeated the state’s position that associated users need not be performing national defense, homeland security or emergency preparedness missions. He also advised that the state would like to enable those associated users to conduct 4,000 flying missions a year over and above all mission oriented flights. Council asked Mr. Guise to relay back to the Governor that the township could not support that concept. Council directed Mrs. Eberle and Mr. McGee to continue to work with the state in an attempt to reach an agreement on proposed legislation at both the state and federal levels.

408 Maple Ave (07-14-S): Mr. Ed Chadrow, P.E. Eastern/Chadrow and Mr. Sam Braccia were present for this application. After much discussion regarding waivers, the applicant agreed to remove the trees from the clear site triangle and to address stormwater management issues with the township engineer. This application will be scheduled for preliminary/final approval in August subject to conditions and the satisfaction of the township engineer.

Mr. McGee advised Council that further revisions to the Stormwater Ordinance were not needed. President Furia asked for the will of Council concerning the proposed ordinance. It was moved by Mr. McCouch, second by Mr. Whiteside to adopt the ordinance as proposed regulating discharges into the township’s stormwater system.

Roll Call Vote:
Mr. McCouch – Aye Mr. Santacroce – Aye
Mr. Whiteside – Aye Ms. Furia – Aye

Motion passed unanimously.

Mr. McGee updated Council regarding the Chestnut Lane improvement acquisitions stating that previously a portion of a parcel was condemned in error. President Furia asked for the will of Council concerning Maplewood Estates condemnation. It was moved by Mr. Whiteside, second by Mr. Santacroce to adopt the resolution as proposed relinquishing certain right-of-way acquisitions for Chestnut Lane Improvements.

Roll Call Vote:
Mr. McCouch – Aye Mr. Santacroce – Aye
Mr. Whiteside – Aye Ms. Furia – Aye

Motion passed unanimously.

Mr. McGee provided an update regarding the new police station indicating the land development and the mechanical design process has begun and the layout is basically complete. The soil/erosion and grading plans are almost complete and the township hopes to have this application scheduled for the September 10th meeting for land development, the September 28th meeting for authorization to bid, awarding the bid in October. Notice to proceed is expected by November.

President Furia asked for additional business, there was none.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:57 p.m.




_________________________ Michael J. McGee

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