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Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 26th at 7:30 pm, Township Building

September 24, 2023 mdl1958

The next Bridgeton Twp. Planning Commission/BTPC meeting is today, Tuesday, Sept 26th at 7:30 pm .

This BTPC meeting will be live at the Township Building

Bridgeton Township Planning Commission Agenda for September 26, 2023

1) Call to order at 7:30 p.m. Zoom will not be available this evening.

2) Requests from the public to be heard on the Sept. 26, 2023 agenda;

note that written comments may be sent to: info@bridgetontwp.org

3) Review and approval of the July 25, 2023 draft minutes; and the review and approval of the August 22, 2023 draft minutes reflecting that the

August 22, 2023 BTPC meeting was cancelled due to the lack of a quorum.

4) BTPC review of Bridgeton Township, Bucks County Pennsylvania draft ordinance amending the Bridgeton Township Zoning Ordinance to permit and regulate keeping and raising chickens as an accessory use.

Our existing zoning ordinances: Pg. 4-41 Pets, keeping of, in particular please review d., and h.; plus other input from our Zoning Ordinance: Pg. 4-13 Livestock, Raising of (or Animal Husbandry); Pg. 4-26 Stable-Non Household; Pg. 4-37 Fences & Walls.

5) BTPC review of a draft of the Bridgeton Township Short-Term Rental Ordinance.

The goal of the draft ordinance is to allow Bridgeton Residents the opportunity for short-term rentals of their own homes or accessory buildings, with certain restrictions.

6) The Bridgeton Twp. Comprehensive Plan update; Roger Keller, Lead:

>The proposed Bridgeton Township Comprehensive Plan (CP):

-A link accessing the latest draft of the proposed CP update at: https://app.sharebase.com/#/document/17422359/share/129-LdvO66PHtKf9n-n8IvrfvvqJGA4 is posted on the Bridgeton Township website and a copy of the CP draft available at the Bridgeton Township building.

-Public presentation of the proposed CP update was on 7/25/2023 via Zoom; -The CP 45-day public comment period started 6/27/23, open until 8/12/23; with written comments sent to: info@bridgetontwp.org

-Discuss: 1) the CP update public comments that were received and 2) receipt of the completed Historic Survey containing photos, map, database and report for the historic resource survey update.

Note: Per the 8/1/2023 email from Bryn-Erin Kerr, Planner at the BCPC:

“At our meeting last week (the proposed CP update presentation on 7/25/2023), a question was brought up about needing an additional review period regarding a substantial change to the draft plan. After consulting with staff and the PA Municipalities Planning Code, it was determined that another public meeting would need to be held in this case. Section 302. (b) of the PA MPC states that if a substantial change is made after the first public hearing regarding the proposed plan, the governing body shall hold an additional public hearing before proceeding to vote on the plan.”

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As we updated our current 1994 Comp. Plan some of our thoughts were:

-What are Bridgeton’s challenges since last Twp Comp. Plan of 1994?

-Should the Comp Plan Map/pg. 31 be changed? How/in what way?

-Ref. the CP Map…What are Bridgeton Townships land use goals?

-Ref. the CP Map… What is our vision? “What do we want to be?”

-Decide what we DON’T want in the plan.

-What maps should be included and available as digital, GIS and paper

>A few census stats from: The U.S. Census, type “Bridgeton Township, Bucks County, PA” into their search bar. https://data.census.gov/cedsci/

>The county data portal includes a parcel viewer, pipeline viewer, county documents, historical aerials, ag. and open space properties mapping: https://dataportal-bucksgis.opendata.arcgis.com/#County%20Initiatives

>The parcel viewer has a number of useful overlays, including various imagery, zoning, land use, and natural resources: https://bucksgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=2eda3020dd9847eaa00d1d6c0764a607

>The 2011 County Comprehensive Plan explores issues on a regional basis.

>With the 2020 census completed, the latest County CP info. updates at: www.bucks2040.com and https://bucks2040-bucksgis.hub.arcgis.com/

7) BT Planning Commissioners Comments:

The next BTPC meeting will be on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

8) Public comments

9) Adjournment

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Supervisors Meeting, Live and Zoom Wednesday, Sept. 13th, 7pm

September 13, 2023 mdl1958

BRIDGETON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

AGENDA

September 13, 2023

In Person and Virtual Via Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/97643226924

Meeting ID: 976 4322 6924

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE Regular Meeting August 9, 2023

APPROVAL OF BILLS/PAYROLL $

APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT – August, 2023

REPORTS

1. Fire Company –

2. Open Space –

3. Solicitor –

4. Planning Commission –

5. Secretary/Treasurer –

6. B/N/T Groundwater Committee –

7. Roadmaster – The Township participated in the Bucks County Consortium’s salt bid. Bids were opened on 08/16/2023. There were (4) participants that submitted bid proposals:
Silva Concrete Products $66.00/ton
Morton Salt, Inc. $66.43/ton
Eastern Salt $89.90/ton
American Rock Salt $97.80/ton.

All bid proposals are for “delivered price per ton.” After review of all bid proposals, it is recommended to award the 2023-2024 Rock Salt Bid to Silva Concrete Products. It is estimated that the Township will require 150 tons for a total of $ 9,900.00. *In 2022-2023 we paid $67.76/ton based on 200 tons.

8. Zoning Officer – report sent to Supervisors

9. Emergency Management –

10. Traffic Committee –

OLD BUSINESS

1. Resolution # 2023-3 – to endorse designation of High Falls Creek into the Lower Delaware River Wild and Scenic River System

NEW BUSINESS

1. Fire police request for traffic control duties for the Sellersville Borough Winterfest event scheduled for December 9, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

PERSONS TO BE HEARD –

PUBLIC COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

Next Regular Meeting October 11, 2023 at 7:00 pm

9.13.23-Agenda Download

Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, August 22nd at 7:30 pm, is canceled

August 22, 2023 mdl1958

Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, August 22nd at 7:30 pm, Township Building and on Zoom

August 21, 2023 mdl1958

The next Bridgeton Twp. Planning Commission/BTPC meeting is today, Tuesday, August 22nd at 7:30 pm .

This BTPC meeting will be live at the Township Building and on Zoom and may be recorded.

To join the Zoom Meeting, click this link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2265158569?pwd=bmJuY3FOUTRNNkxSa1lFZkt3NWdPUT09

This Zoom meeting may be recorded.

Bridgeton Township Planning Commission Agenda for August 22, 2023

1) Call to order at 7:30 p.m.

2) Requests from the public to be heard

3) Review and approval of the July 25, 2023 draft minutes.

5)The BridgetonTwp.Comprehensive Plan update; Roger Keller, Lead: >The proposed Bridgeton Township Comprehensive Plan (CP):
-A link accessing the latest draft of the proposed CP update, available at: https://app.sharebase.com/#/document/17422359/share/129-LdvO66PHtKf9n-n8IvrfvvqJGA4 was posted on the Bridgeton Township website and a copy of the CP draft was made available at the twp. bldg. –
Public presentation of the proposed CP update was on 7/25/2023 via Zoom;

-The Comprehensive Plan 45-day public comment period started 6/27/23, open until 8/12/23; with written comments sent to: info@bridgetontwp.org ; or by mail to the township or placed into the drop box located at the front of the Bridgeton Township municipal building at 1370 Bridgeton Hill Road, UBE, PA. 18972.

-Discuss the CP update:
1) public comments that were received
2) receipt of the completed Historic Survey containing photos, map, database and report for the historic resource survey update.
Per the 8/1/2023 email from Bryn-Erin Kerr, Planner at the BCPC:
“At our meeting last week (proposed CP update presentation on 7/25/2023), a question was brought up about needing an additional review period regarding a substantial change to the draft plan. After consulting with staff and the PA Municipalities Planning Code, it was determined that another public meeting would need to be held in this case. Section 302. (b) of the PA MPC states that if a substantial change is made after the first public hearing regarding the proposed plan, the governing body shall hold an additional public hearing before proceeding to vote on the plan.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
As we updated our current 1994 Comp. Plan some of our thoughts were: -What are Bridgeton’s challenges since last Twp Comp. Plan of 1994? -Should the Comp Plan Map/pg. 31 be changed? How/in what way? -Ref. the CP Map…What are Bridgeton Townships land use goals? -Ref. the CP Map… What is our vision? “What do we want to be?” -Decide what we DON’T want in the plan. -What maps should be included and available as digital, GIS and paper >A few census stats from: The U.S. Census, type “Bridgeton Township, Bucks County, PA” into their search bar. https://data.census.gov/cedsci/ >The county data portal includes a parcel viewer, pipeline viewer, county documents, historical aerials, ag. and open space properties mapping: https://dataportal-bucksgis.opendata.arcgis.com/#County%20Initiatives >The parcel viewer has a number of useful overlays, including various imagery, zoning, land use, and natural resources: https://bucksgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=2eda3020dd9847eaa00d1d6c0764a607 >The 2011 County Comprehensive Plan explores issues on a regional basis. >With the 2020 census completed, the latest County CP info. updatesat:www.bucks2040.com and https://bucks2040-bucksgis.hub.arcgis.com/

6) BT Planning Commissioners Comments: The next BTPC meeting will be on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023.

7) Public comments

8) Adjournment

Senior Citizen Property Tax/Rent Rebate Increase for 2023

August 15, 2023 mdl1958

Act 7-2023

TAX RELIEF ACT – SUPPLEMENTAL SENIOR CITIZEN TAX REDUCTION, PROPERTY TAX AND RENT REBATE AND FILING OF CLAIM

was signed by the Governor on August 4, 2023

Pertinent changes for the Property Tax and Rent Rebate are

1. increases the maximum rebate from $650 to $1,000.00

2. increases the household income limit from $35,000 to $45,000

3. establishes a yearly increase in income allowance that is equal to the Consumer Price Index (CPI)

This applies to claims for rebate for rent or property taxes payable during calendar year 2023 and after.

For more information about the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program, go to this PA State Government link: https://www.revenue.pa.gov/IncentivesCreditsPrograms/PropertyTaxRentRebateProgram/Pages/default.aspx

Bridgeton Township Summer Events!

August 10, 2023 mdl1958

Bridgeton Township Presents…

Community Service and Resources Expo!

Be sure to come this Saturday, August 12th, 1-4pm at the township municipal building, 1370 Bridgeton Hill Rd, to learn about all the resources and services available to you from a wide-range of government, non-profit and commercial agencies ! This is another presentation by Bridgeton Township Summer Program.

For more information about this and other programs contact Bridgeton Township:

1370 Bridgeton Hill Road Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972

(610) 982-5255

info@bridgetontwp.org

Supervisors Meeting, Live and Zoom Wednesday, Sept. 13th, 7pm

August 8, 2023 mdl1958

BRIDGETON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

AGENDA

September 13, 2023

In Person and Virtual Via Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/97643226924

Meeting ID: 976 4322 6924

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE Regular Meeting August 9, 2023

APPROVAL OF BILLS/PAYROLL $

APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT – August, 2023

REPORTS

1. Fire Company –

2. Open Space –

3. Solicitor –

4. Planning Commission –

5. Secretary/Treasurer –

6. B/N/T Groundwater Committee –

8. Zoning Officer – report sent to Supervisors

9. Emergency Management –

10. Traffic Committee –

OLD BUSINESS

1. Resolution # 2023-3 – to endorse designation of High Falls Creek into the Lower Delaware River Wild and Scenic River System

NEW BUSINESS

1. Fire police request for traffic control duties for the Sellersville Borough Winterfest event scheduled for December 9, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

PERSONS TO BE HEARD –

PUBLIC COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

Next Regular Meeting October 11, 2023 at 7:00 pm

9.13.23-Agenda Download

Bridgeton Township Summer Events!

July 31, 2023 mdl1958

Bridgeton Township Presents…

Nature and Knowledge

Composting presentation!

Be sure to come August 2nd at 7pm to really learn about composting! This is another presentation by Bridgeton Township Summer Program. 1370 Bridgeton Hill Road UBE.

Get answers…

Need to be more successful?

How to get started?

I’m composting but I’m not getting soil that I can use.

This Master Gardener will answer all of your questions.

If you are a gardener or want to be one, Don’t miss this fun and interesting program…

Sshare with friends!

Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – June 27, 2023

July 29, 2023 mdl1958

BTPC Draft Minutes-June 27, 2023[15710] (1)Download

June 14, 2023 Supervisor Meeting Minutes

July 29, 2023 mdl1958

June 14, 2023 Bridgeton Township Supervisor Meeting Minutes

BRIDGETON TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS
Minutes of June 14, 2023 Regular Monthly Meeting
The regular meeting of the Bridgeton Township Board of Supervisors was held on June 14, 2023 as advertised, at the
Township Building, 1370 Bridgeton Hill Road, Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania. This meeting was also held remotely via
Zoom. Present were Supervisor Gard Holby and Supervisor Roger Keller. Also present were Secretary/Treasurer Sheryl
Patterson and CC Hopf (virtual). Supervisor Michael Lynch and Solicitor David Shafkowitz were absent.
Supervisor Holby called the meeting to order at 7:08 PM. No executive session was held prior to the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA:
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Upon motion by Supervisor Keller and seconded by Supervisor Holby which carried 2-0, the minutes from the May 10, 2023
regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors were approved.
BILLS/PAYROLL: Upon motion by Supervisor Keller and seconded by Supervisor Holby , which carried 2-0, the bills and
payroll in the amount of $ 13,682.23 from June were approved
TREASURER’S REPORT: Upon motion by Supervisor Keller and seconded by Supervisor Holby, which carried
2-0, the Treasurer’s Report from May, 2023 was approved.
REPORTS:

Fire Company – No report.
Open Space – Roger Keller reported that the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) , in conjunction with the Tinicum
Conservancy, were presenting plans for the park and local trails on June 15th at the Township building. They are also
planning for an initial identification and direction for the trail through the Casillio property.
Solicitor – No report.
Planning Commission – CC Hopf reported that the planning commission continued work on the Comprehensive Plan
update; the finish details will be completed by their June meeting and the 45-day review period will start.
Secretary/Treasurer – received final payment from PEMA due to Hurricane Ida in the amount of $ 630.55.
B/N/T Groundwater Committee – No report.
Roadmaster – No report.
Zoning Officer – submitted a written report to the Board of Supervisors.
Emergency Management – No report .
Traffic Committee – Ken Law reported : a) there were two truck stops by the State police; and b) the recent oil/chips
on River Road have had a positive effect in slowing people down.
OLD BUSINESS:
Township News – advertised in various locations: bulletin board, FaceBook pages, wilderness park , and in
Senator Coleman’s publication.
NEW BUSINESS:
Upon motion by Supervisor Holby and seconded by Supervisor Keller, which carried 2-0, the motion to hire a cleaning
service for the Township building once per month was approved.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD:
Robert McEwan from Lower Delaware Wild & Scenic – presentation for endorsing congressional designation of High Falls
Creek. Background: Delaware River was added to the designation in 2000. High Falls Creek has the largest falls in Bucks
County, has outstanding remarkable values, and potential for recreational use and open space preservation. Supervisor
Holby and Supervisor Keller decided to table this proposal until they spoke with Supervisor Lynch.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: A general discussion on canal erosion ensued.
ADJOURNMENT:
Upon a motion by Supervisor Holby and seconded by Supervisor Keller, which carried 2-0, the meeting was adjourned at
8:08 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheryl L. Patterson
Secretary/Treasurer