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October 11, 2023 Supervisor Meeting Minutes

Bridgeton Township Meeting Room

October 11, 2023 Bridgeton Township Supervisor Meeting Minutes

BRIDGETON TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS
Minutes of October 11, 2023 Regular Monthly Meeting
The regular meeting of the Bridgeton Township Board of Supervisors was held on October 11, 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, Supervisor Roger Keller and Supervisor Michael Lynch. Also present were
Secretary/Treasurer Sheryl Patterson and CC Hopf (virtual). Solicitor David Shafkowitz was 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 Lynch which carried 2-0, the minutes from the September
13, 2023 regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors were approved.
BILLS/PAYROLL: Upon motion by Supervisor Keller and seconded by Supervisor Lynch, which carried 3-0, the bills and
payroll in the amount of $ 22,510.62 from October were approved
TREASURER’S REPORT: Upon motion by Supervisor Lynch and seconded by Supervisor Keller, which carried
3-0, the Treasurer’s Report from September 2023 was approved.
REPORTS:
1. Fire Company – upon motion by Supervisor Lynch and seconded by Supervisor Keller, which carried 3-0, the release of
the 2023 foreign fire funds in the amount of $ 11,274.25 was approved.
2. Open Space – news on canal & Wilderness Park- there were three trees blocking access that have been cleaned up; the
trail work has been postponed until spring since the AMC is currently completing another trail. Volunteers will be needed.
3. Solicitor – No report.
4. Planning Commission – CC Hopf reported that the Planning Commission met on September 26th: a) July/August
minutes were approved; b) public comments on the Short-Term Rentals draft ordinance were heard; c) the draft of the
ordinance on number of chickens was not supported by the Planning Commission as it is written – due to existing zoning
that already regulates the number of chickens based on acreage. d) no time to work on the Comprehensive Plan – the
Planning Commission is holding a workshop on November 28th to finish up the Comprehensive Plan; e) the historic survey
was received. Next meeting to be held on October 24th where there will be continuing discussion of the Short-Term Rentals
draft ordinance.
5. Secretary/Treasurer – upon motion by Supervisor Lynch and seconded by Supervisor Keller, which carried 3-0, the
proposal to advertise the special budget meeting to be held on November 1st was approved.
6. B/N/T Groundwater Committee – Nockamixon Township passed an ordinance.
7. Roadmaster – the 2023-2024 salt bid award letter was sent to Silva Concrete Products.
8. Zoning Officer – submitted a written report to the Board of Supervisors.
9. Emergency Management – no report.
10. Traffic Committee – moving ahead and looking into sharing resource agreements; traffic sign upgrade is being
considered. Supervisor Keller suggested that the traffic committee look at projects in stages.
OLD BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
None.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD:
1) Terry Kuntz – recommended that American Chestnut trees be planted in Memorial Park to replace tree that was
removed; best to plant in the spring.
2) Gabrielle Curione Wallace and Carlos Carretero commented about the changes in the Short-Term Rental draft
ordinance. The Board of Supervisors noted again that the proper place for this discussion is at the Planning Commission
meeting. Supervisor Holby offered to meet with concerned citizens and discuss further. He encouraged review of the Draft
Ordinance by identifying specifically areas of concern or support, then submitting the proposed modifications to the
Planning Commission via email.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Upon a motion by Supervisor Lynch and seconded by Supervisor Keller, which carried 3-0, the meeting was adjourned at
8:10 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheryl L. Patterson
Secretary/Treasurer

Supervisors Meeting, Live and Zoom Wednesday, Nov. 8th, 7pm

Bridgeton Township Meeting Room

 

 

 

 

BRIDGETON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

AGENDA
November 8, 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, October 11, 2023
APPROVAL OF BILLS/PAYROLL – $ 25,634.86
(includes $ 13,675.00 for Berm Lane road work)
APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT – October, 2023
REPORTS

  1. Fire Company –
  2. Open Space –
  3. Solicitor –
  4. Planning Commission –
  5. Secretary/Treasurer –
  6. B/N/T Groundwater Committee –
  7. Roadmaster –
  8. Zoning Officer – report sent to Supervisors
  9. Emergency Management –
  10. Traffic Committee
    OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

  1. Motion to Advertise Intent to Appoint a Certified Public Accountant to Complete 2023 Audit
  2. Motion to Advertise Proposed 2024 Budget is Available for Inspection
    PERSONS TO BE HEARD
    PUBLIC COMMENTS
    ADJOURNMENT

Next Regular Meeting December 13, 2023 at 7:00 pm

Supervisors Meeting, Live and Zoom Wednesday, Oct. 11th, 7pm

Bridgeton Township Meeting Room

 

 

 

 

BRIDGETON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

In-Person and Virtual Via Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/97643226924
Meeting ID: 976 4322 6924


AGENDA
October 11, 2023

CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE Regular Meeting, September 13, 2023
APPROVAL OF BILLS/PAYROLL – $
APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT – September, 2023
REPORTS

  1. Fire Company – motion to release 2023 foreign fire funds in the amount of $ 11,274.25
  2. Open Space –
  3. Solicitor –
  4. Planning Commission –
  5. Secretary/Treasurer – motion to advertise special budget meeting
  6. B/N/T Groundwater Committee –
  7. Roadmaster – the 2023-2024 salt bid award letter was sent to Silva Concrete Products
  8. Zoning Officer – report sent to Supervisors
  9. Emergency Management –
  10. Traffic Committee
    OLD BUSINESS
    NEW BUSINESS
    PERSONS TO BE HEARD
    PUBLIC COMMENTS
    ADJOURNMENT
    Next Regular Meeting November 8, 2023 at 7:00 pm

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

Bridgeton Township Meeting Room

 

 

BRIDGETON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING  

AGENDA 

September 13, 2023 

In Person and Virtual Via Zoom 

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

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

Bridgeton Township Meeting Room

 

 

BRIDGETON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING  

AGENDA 

September 13, 2023 

In Person and Virtual Via Zoom 

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

June 14, 2023 Supervisor Meeting Minutes

Bridgeton Township Meeting Room

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Supervisors Meeting, Live and Zoom Wednesday, July 12th, 7pm

Bridgeton Township Meeting RoomThe Bridgeton Township Supervisors will have their regular monthly meeting Wednesday, July 12th at 7:00pm live and on Zoom.

 

BRIDGETON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

AGENDA

July 12, 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 June 14, 2023

APPROVAL OF BILLS/PAYROLL    $ 22,534.34 

APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT –  June, 2023

REPORTS

  1. Fire Company –
  2. Open Space –
  3. Solicitor –
  4. Planning Commission –
  5. Secretary/Treasurer –  
  6. B/N/T Groundwater Committee –
  7. Roadmaster –
  8. Zoning Officer – report sent to Supervisors
  9. Emergency Management –
  10. Traffic Committee –

OLD BUSINESS

  1. Consideration for endorsing congressional designation of High Falls Creek

NEW BUSINESS  

 PERSONS TO BE HEARD – 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

Next Regular Meeting August 9 at 7:00 pm

Supervisors Meeting, Live and Zoom Wednesday, May 10th, 7pm

Bridgeton Township Meeting RoomThe Bridgeton Township Supervisors will have their regular monthly meeting Wednesday, May 10th at 7 pm. This meeting will be held live and on Zoom.
Link to Attend Virtually https://zoom.us/j/9764322692

 

BRIDGETON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
AGENDA
May 10, 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 March 8, 2023 & April 12, 2023
APPROVAL OF BILLS/PAYROLL    

APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT –  April 2023

REPORTS

  1. Fire Company –
  2. Open Space –
  3. Solicitor –
  4. Planning Commission –
  5. Secretary/Treasurer –  2022 audit was filed with DCED & advertised in the Intelligencer
  6. B/N/T Groundwater Committee –
  7. Roadmaster –
  8. Zoning Officer – report sent to Supervisors
  9. Emergency Management –

OLD BUSINESS

  1. Investments

NEW BUSINESS  

  1. Homestead Coffee Roasters Land Development
  2. Township News

PERSONS TO BE HEARD

PUBLIC COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

Next Regular Meeting June 14 at 7:00 pm