COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 24, 2008

In attendance: Council Staff

Joanna M. Furia Michael J. McGee, Township Manager
W. William Whiteside, III William Walker – Assistant Twp Manager
Mark McCouch Richard Sabol – Finance Director
Gregory S. Nesbitt Mary Eberle, Esq. - Solicitor
Andrew Santacroce Russell Dunlevy, P.E. - Engineer Roy Rieder, P.E. - Engineer

President Furia called the meeting to order at 7:09 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 Furia recognized the 2008 Horsham Day contributor Willow Financial, previous Horsham Day fireworks sponsors, at which time Council presented a plaque to Mr. Joseph Olshefski, Tom Saunders, and Michael Cirino for their $ 7,500 contribution.

President Furia recognized Matt Lasard of Boy Scout Troop # 81 in attendance for his Merit Badge for citizenship.

President Furia asked for comments or questions from the public. Mr. Paul Lynn, 425 Myrtle Avenue read a letter previously sent to Council in opposition to the Toll Brothers heliport. President Furia asked for additional public comment, there were none.

President Furia asked for the will of Council concerning the List of Checks. It was moved by Mr. Santacroce, second by Mr. Whiteside to approve the List of Checks in the amount of $ 295,446.28 and further move to authorize payment of same. All in favor, motion passed unanimously.

Council reviewed the following Zoning Hearing Board Applications for April 2008:
HTZHB 08-3: Jeffrey & Janet Fox, 2 Pebble Drive – Residential application; Council will remain neutral.

Toll Brothers Heliport (HTZHB 07-39) – Mr. Steve Harris, David Smith, Raymond Simms and James Studerman were in attendance for this application. Mr. Raymond Simms, a consultant for the applicant, reviewed the safety study that was previously distributed to Council for their review. Mr. Paul Lynn questioned the permit application process in other townships and if there is on-site fueling of helicopters. After much discussion regarding the location of the existing heliport, the flight path along Dresher and Gibraltar Roads, safety concerns, upgrades to the heliport including lighting in pavement, better surface and limitation on parking around the area of the heliport, Council will appear in opposition to this application.

Council reviewed the following subdivision and land development applications.

408 Norristown Road (04-15-D): In attendance for this application were: Mr. George
Chajkowsky of Fioravanti, Inc and Mr. Paul Sabia.

After brief discussion, the applicant agreed to comply with Carroll Engineering’s review
letter and submit revised plans, the application may be scheduled for the April 9th
meeting for approval.

Horsham Road Shopping Center (07-09-D): In attendance for this application were
Caroline A. Edwards, Esquire and Engineer, Mr. Rich Stonebeck. Applicant agrees to
comply with Carroll Engineering and McCloskey & Faber’s review letters. This
application may be scheduled for the April 9th meeting for approval.

UPS (07-08-D): In attendance for this application was Ms. Julie Von Sprecklesen
and Mr. Mark Havers, P.E. Pickering Corts. Ms. Von Spreckelsen indicated the
applicant will comply with Carroll Engineering’s review letter. Ms. Eberle will confirm
the responses to McCloskey & Faber’s review letter. This application may be
scheduled for the April 9th meeting for prelim/final approval upon the conditions as
discussed.

Horsham Gate-Welsh/Blair Mill Shopping Ctr (07-03-D): In attendance for this
application were Mr. Gary Tilford, P.E., Charles Shoemaker, Mr. Bruce Goodman, and
Mr. Rich Stonebeck, Charles Shoemaker. After much discussion regarding street/shade
tree replacements along Flynn Drive, it was recommended the applicant submit revised
landscape plans for McCloskey & Faber’s review. Mr. Goodman discussed a possible
wall design plan in lieu of replacement trees proposed to be planted elsewhere in the
township. Also discussed was possible pedestrian access from surrounding property
owners to decrease vehicular traffic. This application may be scheduled for April 28th
meeting for further review if revised plans are submitted in a timely fashion.

President Furia asked for the will of Council concerning the truck auction. It was moved
by Mr. Nesbitt, second by Mr. Whiteside to authorize the sale of a 1989 truck by
absolute auction and further move to execute the J.J. Kane agreement for same. All in
favor, motion passed unanimously.

Mr. McGee discussed the JII Plan meeting scheduled for March 25, 2008. Concerns to
be raised include: strictest compliance with federal statutory definition of associated
users and input regarding who the associated users will be, adherence to local
subdivision, land development, planning and zoning requirements, financial impact to
the community, environmental cleanup responsibility, determination of disposal if the
state later decides they do not want the property, tower control, fire protection, flooding
concerns surrounding the base and development of the south west corner of the base.

The members of Council directed that a letter be sent to the Governor expressing their
concerns.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:53 p.m.

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Michael J. McGee

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