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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Sept. 26th, 2023

Bridgeton Township Planning Commission
Minutes of the September 26, 2023 meeting
BTPC (PC): CC Hopf (Chair), Greg Gerhardt and Terry Brown.
Attending public: Kevin & Linnea McIntyre, Rick & Iris Lewis, Eric & Gabrielle Wallace
and Christina Kennedy.
I. Call to order
CC Hopf called the meeting to order at 7.40 pm. Zoom was unavailable at this meeting.

II. Requests from the public to be heard on the September 26, 2023 agenda:
Christina Kennedy read her husband, Jeff Porter’s written comments on how the STRs
help families locally and the STR’s spend money in our community. These comments
were repeated among the residents present; C C Hopf suggested for Jeff Porter’s
written comments to be forward to Bridgeton Twp. at info@BridgetonTwp.org.
Gabrielle Wallace asked how she can get appointed to the BTPC.
Printed copies of the draft STR ordinance were made available at the BTPC meeting for
the public for their reference and questions were fielded with reference to the proposed
STR draft. Terry Brown shared there may be “unintended consequences”; the BTPC
suggested that the residents write proposed edits to the draft STR ordinance and
forward their suggested edits to the township.
As most are not familiar about township planning commissions, C C Hopf, shared:
as set by and in accordance with the PA. Municipal Planning Code (PA MPC) and the
Bridgeton Twp SALDO, Article IV, Section 401 – The Planning Commission is an
advisory entity to the township Supervisors charged with advising the Supervisors on
matters relating to planning and zoning, subdivisions and land development
applications, planning modules and proposed ordinances.
The BTPC may support a plan or not, or simply not have an opinion one way or another.
Either way, the Supervisors are not bound to agree with or act on any of the Planning
Commission’s recommendations, – but can/will consider the planning commission’s
insights.
In accordance with same, the BTPC has a set number of commissioners by law, which
at present is set at 5 members, all residents of Bridgeton Township.
Members of the public are welcome to share your comments on proposed ordinances,
subdivisions and land development applications, or matters relating to planning and
zoning and, or send your requests to volunteer to township committees to Bridgeton
Township at: info@BridgetonTwp.org .
III. Review of July 25, 2023 meeting minutes and the August 22, 2023 minutes.The
draft minutes from the July 25, 2023 meeting were reviewed. Greg Gerhardt moved for
approval of the minutes. The motion was seconded by CC Hopf. There were no
comments and the motion was approved unanimously, 3, 0.

The draft minutes from the August 22, 2023 meeting were reviewed. Greg Gerhardt
moved for approval of the minutes. The motion was seconded by CC Hopf. There were
no comments and the motion was approved unanimously, 3, 0.

IV. 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.
The BTPC voted 3, 0 to not recommend or support amending Bridgeton Township’s
existing ordinance and referenced Bridgeton Township’s existing zoning ord.: Pg. 4-41
Pets, Keeping of, in particular Section d. calling for the maximum of 12 chickens and
Section h. more would be keeping of livestock… where our twp. Zoning ordinance goes
to Pg. 4-13 Livestock, Raising of (or Animal Husbandry). The Bridgeton’s Zoning also
goes further covering Pg. 4-26 Stable-Non-Household; Pg. 4-37 Fences & Walls.

V. BTPC review of Bridgeton Township, Bucks County Pennsylvania draft
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.
Majority of the BTPC meeting was listening to residents during the public comments.

VI. The proposed Bridgeton Township Comprehensive Plan (CP) Update.
Discussion was postponed on the following:
-Discuss, edit the CP where needed: 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.
-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.
IV. Public comment
V. Comments from the PC members
VI. Adjournment
With no further PC or public comments, Terry Brown moved that the meeting be
adjourned. The motion was seconded by Greg Gerhardt and passed unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned at 9.02 pm.

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June 14, 2023 Supervisor Meeting Minutes

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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:

  1. Fire Company – No report.
  2. 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.
  3. Solicitor – No report.
  4. 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.
  5. Secretary/Treasurer – received final payment from PEMA due to Hurricane Ida in the amount of $ 630.55.
  6. B/N/T Groundwater Committee – No report.
  7. Roadmaster – No report.
  8. Zoning Officer – submitted a written report to the Board of Supervisors.
  9. Emergency Management – No report .
  10. 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:
  11. Township News – advertised in various locations: bulletin board, FaceBook pages, wilderness park , and in
    Senator Coleman’s publication.
    NEW BUSINESS:
  12. 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