Township Council
Monday, January 25 2010
COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 25,
2010
In attendance: Council Staff
W. William Whiteside, III Michael J. McGee, Township Manager
Mark McCouch William Walker - Assistant Twp
Manager
Andrew Santacroce Richard Sabol -
Finance Director
Deborah M. Tustin Mary Eberle, Esq. - Solicitor
Russell Dunlevy, P.E. -
Engineer
Roy Rieder, P.E. -
Engineer
Absent: Gregory S.
Nesbitt
President McCouch opened the regular Council meeting 8:55 p.m.
in the Township Building, 1025 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to
the flag.
President McCouch asked for questions or comments from the
public, there were none.
Mr. McGee provided an HLRA update indicating there has been
little activity since the last meeting. A Bucks County Committee meeting will be held on February 8th at
William Tennant High School with the Consultant to provide proposal information. There has been no activity on the
Willow Grove Naval Air Station however it has been advertised in the Federal Register.
President McCouch asked for the will of Council concerning the
List of Checks. It was moved by Mr. Whiteside, second by Mr. Santacroce to approve the List of Checks in all of the
funds in the amount of $ 210,329.46 and further move to authorize payment of same. All in favor, motion passed
unanimously.
Council reviewed the Zoning Hearing Board Applications for
February 2010:
HTZHB 09-29: Ronald Weindorfer, 24 Maple Ave - Residential
Application; Council will remain neutral to the application.
HTZHB 10-3: Jamcamm, LP, 1170 Easton Road - Applicant requests
relief to permit an automobile repair use with office and warehouse space in the I-2 Industrial District; variance
relief related to off-street parking for proposed automobile repair use and to convert the existing warehouse
structure on the property for automobile repair. Jason Sieminski, Esquire and Randy Chapman were present and agreed
to conditions that all vehicles for repair would enter the Jamcamm property from the C & C road, no retail sales
would take place on the property and the use would terminate should the property known as C & C Ford no longer be
utilized for car sales. Council will remain neutral with conditions.
Council reviewed the subdivision and land development
applications:
Citizens Bank (08-03-D) Upon discussion regarding road
improvements and stormwater issues the application will be scheduled for the February 10th Council meeting
for consideration of preliminary/final approval assuming the Zoning Hearing Board grants the variances requested by
the applicant on February 9, 2010. In addition to the waivers requested by the applicant, Mr. Goodman requested that
the receipt of a highway occupancy permit not be made a condition of approval.
Park Creek Sewage Treatment Plant Expansion (09-04-D) - Upon
discussion of the Engineer's review letters, the application will be scheduled for the February 10th
Council meeting for consideration of preliminary/final approval.
President McCouch asked for the will of Council concerning the
Self Oil land development application. It was moved by Mr. Whiteside, second by Mr. Santacroce to grant
preliminary/final approval to the Self Oil land development application.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. McCouch - Aye Mr. Santacroce - Aye Ms.
Tustin - Aye
Mr. Whiteside - Aye
Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. McGee reviewed the Power Line Trail pedestrian crossings.
President McCouch asked for the will of Council concerning the pedestrian crossing signals. It was moved by Mr.
Whiteside, second by Ms. Tustin to authorize the solicitation of bids for five of the power line trail pedestrian
signals and the advertisement of same. All in favor, motion passed
unanimously.
Mr. McGee reviewed the proposed Ordinances regarding massage
providers. President McCouch asked for the will of Council concerning the proposed Ordinance. It was moved by Mr.
Santacroce, second by Mr. Whiteside to advertise the proposed ordinance providing for comprehensive regulations for
massage providers. All in favor motion passed unanimously.
Mr. McGee noted that the proposed Ordinance regarding the
Zoning Code amendment relating to Adult Commercial Uses was not in final form for Council's consideration. President
McCouch asked for the will of Council concerning the proposed Ordinance. It was moved by Mr. Santacroce and second by
Mr. Whiteside to table action on the proposed ordinance amending the zoning ordinance concerning adult commercial
uses. All in favor, motion passed unanimously.
There being
no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:26 p.m. at which time Council entered into Executive
Session.
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Michael J. McGee
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