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June 14, 2023 Supervisor Meeting Minutes
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
Supervisor Meeting Minutes for June and July 2017
July/August Supervisor Meeting Minutes
Groundwater Committee June 2016 Minutes
Supervisor Meeting Minutes – June 2016
Supervisor May Meeting Minutes
October Supervisor Meeting Minutes
September Supervisor Meeting Minutes
The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgeton Township Board of Supervisors was held on September 10, 2015, as advertised, at the Township Building, 1370 Bridgeton Hill Road, Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania. Present were Supervisor/Chairman Gard Holby, Supervisor Roger Keller and Supervisor Michael Lynch. David Shafkowitz, Township Solicitor was also present. An Executive Session was held prior to the meeting to discuss a matter of personnel.
Supervisor Holby called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
Supervisor Holby called for public comment on the regular meeting agenda. No public comment was received.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD:
- State Police Presentation. Sergeant David Nosal and Trooper Bill Griffith were in attendance at the meeting and provided an incident report for Bridgeton Township from January 2015 to the present. The Officers explained the incident numbers in the report and were able to reach the conclusion that Bridgeton is a safe and quiet community. The Officers took questions from those members of the public and Board. The Officers agreed to place more focus on speeding along River Road.
- Arianne Elinich from the Bucks County Concerned Citizens against the Pipeline was present to discuss the event held on behalf of the Organization earlier in the month and wanted to thank the Board for their assistance and support.
MINUTES: Upon motion by Supervisor Keller, seconded by Supervisor Holby, which carried 2-0, the July 9 and August 13, 2015, minutes were approved. Supervisor Lynch abstained.
BILLS/PAYROLL: Upon motion by Supervisor Keller, seconded by Supervisor Lynch, which carried 3-0, the expenditures and payroll reports for August 2015 were approved.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Upon motion by Supervisor Holby, seconded by Supervisor Keller, which carried 3-0, the treasurer’s report for August 2015 was approved.
REPORTS:
- UBE Fire Company Report. Jim Serfass provided the Township with an update on Fire Company activity
- B/N/T Groundwater Management Committee. A representative of the provided a report on the Committee’s current activity. The July 2015 minutes were received and are on file with the Township.
- Open Space Committee. Supervisor Holby presented a resolution for the Board’s consideration from the Heritage Conservancy with regard to the pursuit of the potential purchase of the Pursell Property. Supervisor Holby explained that the Heritage Conservancy has expressed an interest in pursuing grant dollars on the Township’s behalf from State and County sources. There will be no matching requirement from the Township. The Resolution is required by the Conservancy which essentially commits the Township as a sponsor of any state or county funds. Upon motion by Supervisor Holby, seconded by Supervisor Keller, which carried 3-0, the Resolution was approved.
- Planning Commission. Supervisor Keller reported that the Noise Ordinance was delivered to the Township Solicitor for review and re-submission to the Planning Commission for their next meeting. Additionally, Supervisor Keller reported that the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed zoning amendment involving townhomes in the VC and VR Districts and the Planning Commission recommended adoption of the ordinance to the Board of Supervisors.
- Secretary/Treasurer. None.
- Solicitor. The Solicitor advised the Board that the Proposed Zoning Ordinance regarding townhome use in the VC-VR Zoning District has been advertised for a hearing at the October meeting of the Board.
- Road Master. None
- Zoning Officer. None
- Emergency Management. Supervisor Holby reported to the Board that a request was received for the Board to consider a Mutual Aid Agreement for emergency services between Bridgeton, Nockamixon and Tinicum Townships. Along with the Agreement came a draft Ordinance. Before the Township’s executes intergovernmental cooperation agreement, an Ordinance must be advertised and adopted at a public meeting. Upon motion by Supervisor Holby, second by Supervisor Keller, which carried 3-0 the proposed Ordinance was authorized for advertisement.
OLD BUSINESS:
- Internet/Phone System Changes. Supervisor Lynch reported that proposals have been solicited for upgraded phone and internet service for the Township. Service Electric provided the best proposal, as compared to the current service. The proposal was presented to the Board by Supervisor Lynch. Upon motion by Supervisor Holby, seconded by Supervisor Lynch, which carried 3-0, the proposal from Service Electric was approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
- Fire Police Request, Borough of Riegelsville. Upon Motion by Supervisor Holby, seconded by Supervisor Lynch, which carried 3-0, the Board authorized the Township’s Fire Police to assist in the Riegelsville Fall Roll Out Car Show schedule for November 1, 2015.
- Website. Supervisor Lynch provided an update on the scanning of ordinances for the Township’s website, which Supervisor Lynch explained was now complete.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment was received from CC Hopf with regard to parking during fire company carnival and shooting at the Sportsman’s Club.
Being no further business, upon motion by Supervisor Keller, seconded by Supervisor Holby, which carried 3-0, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 pm, with the next meeting to be held on October 8, 2015 at 7:00 pm at the Township Building.
Respectfully submitted,
Tammy Macaluso
Secretary/Treasurer
May 2015 Supervisor Meeting Minutes
The regular meeting of the Bridgeton Township Board of Supervisors was held on May 14, 2015, as advertised, at the Township Building, 1370 Bridgeton Hill Road, Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania. Present were Supervisors Gard Holby, Roger Keller and Michael Lynch. Also present was Secretary/Treasurer Tammy Macaluso and David Shafkowitz, the Township Solicitor. No Executive Session was held prior to the meeting.
Supervisor Holby called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m.
Supervisor Holby called for public comment on the meeting agenda. No public comment was received.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD:
Paul Dietz, III, P.E., Urwiler & Urwiler – Gerhardt Sewage Facilities Planning Module – Mr. Dietz was present on behalf of the Applicant with regard to a planning module application which sought an amendment to the Township’s Act 537 Plan. Mr. Dietz advised the Board that the matter was reviewed by the Township Planning Commission which recommended approval of the proposed Act 537 application. Mr. Dietz explained that the application for the Act 537 Amendment was necessary because the Bucks County Board of Health visited this property and determined that it was unsuitable for a traditional on-lot sewage disposal facility consistent with the Township’s Act 537 Plan. The option presented and discussed with the Department of Health is to install a mini-sewage treatment plant with stream discharge on the Property. This proposed revision to the Township’s Plan requires approval from the Board of Supervisors, the establishment of an operation and maintenance agreement and ultimate approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Timothy Fulmer, Township Engineer was also present for this application. Mr. Fulmer advised that notice of the application and tonight’s meeting were published in a newspaper of local circulation requesting any comments to the proposed amendment. Mr. Fulmer reported that there were no written comments made during the 30 day period allotted. Mr. Fulmer also stated that the monitoring of this treatment plant is done on an annual basis with the County Board of Health and language can be added to the Operation and Maintenance Agreement stating that the Township will be copied on any documents provided to and from the County Board of Health.
Upon motion by Supervisor Holby, seconded by Supervisor Keller, which carried 3-0, the Board adopted Resolution 2015-2, Resolution for Plan Revision for New Land Development condition upon the Operation and Maintenance Agreement being prepared to the Board’s satisfaction and the escrow account being established pursuant to the Township’s requirements.
Nick Zangli, Bridgeton Athletic Association – Mr. Zangli was present to discuss with the Board the prior request for a municipal donation to the Athletic Association. Supervisor Holby stated that the AA serves, essentially, as a Park and Recreational facility for the Township and that the Township has a budgetary line item committed to park and recreation which has not been used. Accordingly, the Board has decided, after reviewing the financials of the AA that providing a donation to the Association would be consistent with the Township’s goals and budgetary parameters. Upon motion by Supervisor Keller, seconded by Supervisor Holby, which carried 3-0, the Board approved a $1000.00 donation to the Bridgeton Athletic Association.
Kris Linden, Township Resident – Ms. Linden reported to the Board that she was concerned about a neighboring farm which was being sprayed with a pesticide that may cause harm to the surrounding property owners. Ms. Linden inquired whether the Board has any authority to address the use of pesticides within the Township. The Board requested that the Solicitor look into what, if any authority the Township may have in regulating the use of pesticides within the Township.
Timothy Fulmer, Township Engineer – Seal Coat Bid – Mr. Fulmer reported to the Board regarding the bids received for the Township’s 2015 road projects. Mr. Fulmer advised that only one bid was received for the 2015 Bituminous Sealcoat Road Project for Lodi and Boulder Roads and Skyline and Riverview Drives from Asphalt Maintenance Solutions, LLC. The bid amount was $67,796.30 for the entire project. Mr. Fulmer recommended to the Board that the bid was reasonable, that the bidder was a responsible bidder and that the bid should be awarded to Asphalt Maintenance Solutions, LLC in the total amount of $67,796.30, which was based on the unit price of $2.42/SY conditional upon the following:
- Receipt of a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, both in the amount of 100% of the contract price.
- Compliance with all other specifications contained in the contract documents.
Upon motion by Supervisor Keller, seconded by Supervisor Holby, which carried 3-0, the Board of Supervisors awarded the bid to Asphalt Maintenance Solutions, LLC based on the Unit Price of
$2.42/SY conditional upon the receipt of a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, both in the amount of 100% of the contract price and Compliance with all other specifications contained in the contract
documents relative to the project. Receipt of Certificate of Insurance, naming the Township and its agents as additional insured, pursuant to terms of the contract documents was received and noted.
MINUTES: Upon motion by Supervisor Lynch and seconded by Supervisor Keller, which carried
2-0, the minutes from the April 9, 2015 regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors were approved.
BILLS/PAYROLL: Upon motion by Supervisor Lynch, seconded by Supervisor Holby, which carried 3-0, the bills and payroll in the amount of $22,492.41 from April 2015 were approved.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Upon motion by Supervisor Lynch, seconded by Supervisor Holby, which carried 3-0, the Treasurer’s report from April 2015 was approved.
REPORTS:
- Fire Company – None
- Open Space – None
- Solicitor –
- A. Road Maintenance Agreement with Nockamixon Township – No update at this time.
- Sabatini Letter of Credit – No update at this time.
- Zoning Hearing Board Meeting – The Solicitor reported to the Board that a zoning application was received from a Mr. Elk for his property located on 1945 River Road, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972. Mr. Elky’s application was an appeal from the Zoning Officer’s Notice of Violation, which indicated that an illegal junk yard use was being conducted on the subject property. Upon motion by Supervisor Holby, seconded by Supervisor Keller, which carried 3-0, the Board moved to have Solicitor Shafkowitz represent the Board at the zoning hearing scheduled June 2, 2015 before the Township’s Zoning Hearing Board.
- Planning Commission – Minutes have been received and are on file for March 2015. Planning Commission report read and is on file.
- Secretary/Treasurer – Ms. Macaluso reported to the Board that the new accounting software and databases previously approved has been installed.
- B/N/T Groundwater Committee – Minutes have been received and are on file for March 2015.
- Roadmaster – Roadmaster Rich Pursell reported that the ditches alongside the roads slated for sealcoating are currently being prepped. Roadmaster Pursell also reported that the addition to the garage has been completed and, as a result, a security sensor will need to be relocated. Mr. Pursell requested that Secretary Macaluso contact Advent Security for assistance in this regard.
- Zoning –Zoning Officer’s Report for March 2015 has been delivered to the Board. A copy of the Zoning Officer’s report is on file with the Township.
OLD BUSINESS:
- Signage for Township Building – This matter is still under consideration by the Board and different options are being reviewed. Supervisor Keller advised the Board that he will obtain a sample of the letters that can potentially be used to identify the Township Building.
- Digitalizing Ordinances/Resolutions – Supervisor Lynch reported that he would like the Board to approve the hiring of File X to digitalize the Township’s Ordinances and Resolutions, at a cost not to exceed $250.00. Upon motion by Supervisor Holby, seconded by Supervisor Lynch, which carried 3-0, the Board approved the hiring of File X to digitalize the Township’s Ordinances and Resolutions, at a cost not to exceed $250.00.
- Internet/Phone Upgrade – Supervisor Lynch is still researching the Township’s franchise agreement with Service Electric. Service Electric states that the franchise agreement only allows for the provision of cable TV service to the Township, and not internet. Supervisor Holby will
contact Service Electric to research and/or discuss the potential provision of internet service directly to the Township.
- Multimodal Transportation Fund Program – The Board decided to forgo the development of a project for this grant cycle and will reconsider the matter for next year.
NEW BUSINESS:
- Electronic Recycling Information – The Board was considering potential methods of offering recycling of electronics within the Township. Secretary Macaluso presented some options for consideration by the Board. The Board decided to table the matter for further discussion.
- Bucks County Association of Township Officials, Membership Outreach Meeting – Supervisor Holby will attend June meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Nick Zangli, Bridgeton AA is seeking contact information for cell tower companies for a possible site location on Bridgeton AA land. Supervisor Holby stated that cell providers look to co-locate first instead of building new towers.
Mr. Zangli would like any information possible regarding the lowering and raising of the American flag. Secretary Macaluso will forward information on to him.
Being no further business, upon a motion by Supervisor Holby, seconded by Supervisor Keller, which carried 3-0, the meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m., with the next meeting scheduled to be held on June 11, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Building.
Respectfully submitted,
Tammy Macaluso
Secretary/Treasurer