BENSALEM TOWNSHIP COUNCIL



BENSALEM TOWNSHIP COUNCIL

MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday

October 9, 2018

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:

Joseph Pilieri, President

Joseph Knowles, Vice President

Ed Kisselback, Secretary

Jesse Sloane, Member

Ed Tokmajian, Member

ALSO PRESENT:

Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo

Joseph Pizzo, Township Solicitor

Lauren Gallagher, Township Solicitor

Ron Gans, Township Engineer

Debora McBreen, Council Clerk/Recording Secretary

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Council President Pilieri opened the meeting with a moment of silence which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

PLEASE NOTE:

The minutes are not verbatim but rather a synopsis of what transpired during the meeting, and while I do my best to attribute remarks and questions to the correct individual, there may be mistakes or omissions because of the “back and forth” dialogue and the lack of the use of the microphones.

2. PUBLIC COMMENT:

Council President Pilieri asked if anyone from the audience wanted to speak on any agenda items, Alan Winsor, Azalea Ave, Trevose, came forward and expressed his concerns regarding the Residency Ordinance and commented that if you work for the Township you should live in the Township.

3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 27, 2018 - AMENDED:

Council Member Sloane indicated that item #4 regarding the Fire Tax needed to be changed and reworded to what was said, Mr. Pizzo indicated he was willing to say that Council Member Sloane asked if it had to go on the ballot because it was above three mills and Mr. Pizzo said yes, then Mr. Pizzo made that comment because it was the County that did the adjustment to what a mill is not the Township. Council Member Sloane made a motion to approve the minutes with the correction of the discussion between Mr. Pizzo and himself. Council Member Tokmajian seconded and the motion carried 5-0.

Council President Pilieri asked Solicitor Pizzo if there were any changes to the agenda this evening. Solicitor Pizzo indicated that item #5 request regarding the liquor license had been withdrawn. A discussion pursued by Solicitor Pizzo regarding the details of the different types of liquor licenses and their function. Solicitor Pizzo requested that when Council reached agenda item #9 regarding the Planning Module for the Broken Goblet that the township had not yet received the paperwork and would ask that the item be tabled to a later date.

4. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE:

Solicitor Pizzo indicated that the version of the Residency Requirement for Township Employees Ordinance that was advertised for this evening for Councils consideration is the version of the potential amendment that Council would like to consider. The Township currently has a requirement in place that applies to all employees of the Township and same for those employees that were grandfathered by having worked for the Township before the residency requirement was put into place a number of years ago and same for those employees of the Township who may be covered by a Collective Bargaining agreement that allows for them to reside within a certain distance outside the Township. The ordinance before Council this evening would continue to have the Township Directors live in the Township within 6 months of their hire date. And this would apply to any Directors who were hired after January of 1994. The only change to the language that is currently in the Township Code would be that a waiver request from the Mayor could be requested of Council and that Council would act upon it within thirty days of submission. The material change of the policy would be for all employees who are not Directors of the Township would be required to reside in the Township for a period of five years beginning from the 6 months after the date of hire. Thereafter their fifth year of their anniversary of employment, employees would then have the option to choose to live outside the boundaries of the Township in any direction within twelve miles of the boundaries of the Township. This would not apply to any employee who is covered by a conflicting language that is within the collective bargaining agreement.

Council Comments on the Proposed Residency Ordinance:

Council Member Sloane thanked everyone for working together to get to a vote this evening. And also stated that he appreciates the fact that it levels the playing field for township employees as to putting everyone on the same page as the collective bargaining agreements go.

Council Secretary Kisselback commented that he questions the constitutionality of having someone live where they work as opposed to allowing them to live wherever they would like to live and work wherever they would like to work but had no problem with having the Ordinance come before Council.

Council Vice President Knowles was okay with the compromise and stated that anyone who lived in the Township for five years, in most cases, would most likely stay in the Township and believed there would only be isolated incidents relating to personal or family issues.

Council President Pilieri commented that the department asking for this it is their job in the matter of disasters such as snowstorms and of that nature, taxpayers pay the tax money to get those services, his concerns were people are out and we get a freak storm the people of Bensalem can’t get into work will now be in trouble because we will not have the people to perform the services that they were hired to do and they knew at the time they took the job that they had to live in the Township.

Council President Pilieri asked if anyone in the audience had any comments, seeing no one come forward the public portion was closed.

Council Member Sloane motioned to approve, Council Vice President Knowles seconded and the motion carried 4-1-0, with Council President Pilieri voting nay.

5. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE:

The consideration of an Ordinance authorizing the transfer of Restaurant Liquor License No. D-3224 into the Township of Bensalem from Dublin, Busks County had been withdrawn.

6. CONSIDERATION OF A PRELIMINARY & FINAL LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN:

Applicant: Republic Bank

Location: 2961 Mechanicsville Road

Proposed Use: Bank

Zoning Clarification: G-C (General Commercial)

Tax Parcel: 2-37-29, 2-37-30 & 2-37-31

Solicitor Pizzo suggested that Council can make the determination at the end of the hearing but based on the representations of counsel and based on the review letter, if Council wanted to grant Preliminary and Final this evening the plan would be appropriate for that and normally what Council would do is condition that upon the applicant paying fees for the final approval. The applicant suggested if Council were to entertain the idea of the Preliminary and Final that there would be two waivers to be considered. One would be a waiver to allow the applicant to present it as a Preliminary and Final. Council President Pilieri spoke but used no microphone and I believe suggested to wait on the waivers until after the review letter was presented from Mr. Gans. Witnesses were sworn in. The site plan was presented. Mr. Gans’ letter was presented and the applicant indicated that the zoning was received for the setback at the 9/12/18 Zoning & Hearing board meeting. The applicant agreed to comply with all the requirements of the Township Engineers letter. The other waiver was in regards to the modifications of the landscaping and the applicant would offer a fee in lieu of if those adjustments did not meet the requirements of the township. Council President Pilieri asked Engineer Gans if he was in agreement as to what the applicant would like to do and I believe Mr. Gans (no microphone) said yes. Solicitor Pizzo indicated what the applicant was looking for in the event the neighboring property was looking for more or less of the planting that the township ordinance may call for as to the species of trees and what the neighboring property owner is looking for something that is perhaps larger or fuller, it may to the extent of not following to the letter the ordinance, so the applicant is asking for the ability to do that with the goal to satisfy the townships requirements but to also provide as full as a buffer for the neighboring property. The applicant agreed to Solicitor Pizzo’s explanation as to what they were looking for in regards to the waiver of the modifications to the landscaping.

Council Member Tokmajian asked for an explanation on the zoning variance. The applicant explained in depth the letter from the Township Engineer and the Zoning & Hearing Boards granting of such variance.

Council Secretary Kisselback asked about D10 of the Engineers letter and asked if the applicant had provided the Stormwater management plans. The applicant replied that they did not supply those plans. Council Secretary Kisselback asked “How do we know it is going to work?” The applicant explained his position in regards to the question. Council Secretary Kisselback asked the applicant about the comments from the Bucks County Planning Commissions letter indicating a dedicated left lane, westbound, on Street Road. The applicant replied that there would only be a right in and a right out onto Street Road.

Council weighed in on the “pork chop” and the police concerns of the illegal movement of a left turn out onto Street Road. The applicant would work closely with PennDOT to have the “pork chop” monitored.

Alan Winsor, 3232 Azalea Ave., made a suggestion to the applicants regarding a “slow down” lane.

Bill McHale, 2525 Mechanicsville Road, indicated that Stormwater runoff is important. Traffic was a concern and he was against the project.

Barbara Ziedler, 1108 Ohio Ave. was against the project and had concerns about the traffic.

Linda Snyder, 1049 Orchid Ave., was against the project and had concerns about the traffic.

Seeing no one else come forward Council President Pilieri closed the public portion on this agenda item.

Council President Pilieri’s commented that the intersections of Street and Knights Roads and Street and Mechanicsville Roads are the most dangerous intersections in the United States. Having a bank on that corner and the traffic is not fair to the residents in that area and feels it is overkill for this bank when there is other places they could have applied for this facility.

Council Secretary Kisselback agreed with Council President Pilieri in theory but in practicality, he believed it was a good fit for that area.

Council Vice President Knowles’ comments were inaudible due to the lack of the use of the microphone.

Council Member Sloane indicated that the area was already zoned commercial so something else could go in there and potentially cause much more traffic patterns than the bank is proposing.

Council Member Tokmajian reiterated his colleagues’ comments.

Solicitor Pizzo indicated that if council wanted to proceed with the Preliminary and Final Land Development and final approval of the plan that was consistent with the conversation, under the items in Section D, and specifically, but not limited to section D10, and as well as Section E and F, all of those items are a will comply by the applicant. The applicant will be required to get a Highway Occupancy Permit and PennDOT will weigh-in all of the improvements that may be required for the Street and Mechanicsville Roads frontages. The township will indicate through the township engineer and traffic engineer its desire to have the Street Road entrance be a right turn in and right turn out only and there can be barriers and “pork chops” to prevent left turns in or out. In regards to the Stormwater management it would be to the township engineer’s satisfaction and to PennDOT’s system, a Stormwater maintenance and monitoring agreement would be required with the township. In regards to the waivers, and specifically the preliminary and final, the applicant would be subject to all fees applicable to the application for the final approval and to the extent of the landscaping it is the intention of the township and the applicant has agreed that any of the plantings deviate what the township ordinances call for the landscaping plan would be satisfactory to the township engineer, the township traffic engineer and PennDOT which may be some sight issues involved. If there is any deviation as to what the ordinance requires the intention is at all times for the buffering to work in concert with the neighboring property owners to provide enough buffering as possible and so forth…..the applicant was agreeable to all the conditions that Solicitor Pizzo presented.

Council Secretary Kisselback motioned to approve the preliminary and final land development and reiterated Solicitor Pizzo conditions to be included with his motion, Council Member Sloane seconded and the motion carried 4-1-0, with Council President Pilieri voting nay.

7. CONSIDERATION OF A FINAL LAND DEVELOPMENT:

Applicant: Bensalem 21, LLC c/o Eric Kelly

Location: 1301 Bristol Pike

Proposed Use: Office Building

Zoning Clarification: PCD –( Planned Commercial District)

Tax Parcel: 2-37-29, 2-37-30 & 2-37-31

The applicant’s solicitor, Greg Adleman, from here on will be referred to as the “applicant”, presented the amended final land development project and indicated it has been before council many times over the last ten plus years. The plans have been modified and were before council for approval. Mike Jeitner, from Bohler Engineering, went over the Township Engineers Review letter which was dated October 3, 2018. There were significant Stormwater management improvements that will be made in conjunction with this project. They have revised the plan for the water quality inlets. Outside of the waivers, all the items are a will comply from this applicant.

Council Secretary Kisselback asked if the applicant was going to clean up and maintain the swale that was located near the property. The applicant indicated that there was a tri-party agreement between Bensalem 21, Holy Family University and the Hampton Inn which has been filed with the township. Between the three properties indicated the swale will be maintained.

Council Tokmajian asked the applicant if they had the date of the tri-party agreement. The applicant indicated that the date on his copy read December 5, 1991. Solicitor Pizzo said that in many cases older townships, such as this PCD (Planned Commercial District), were constructed before the change in the laws that both allow and now require the township to get Stormwater facility maintenance agreements with property owners. The township didn’t previously have the ability to necessarily go onto private property, inspect Stormwater facilities and mandate that they go in and desilt or what-have-you, to an extent we did, but not today, since the changes in the law. As Council has indicated, as part of this application, the township will be getting a Stormwater maintenance and monitoring agreement which will clearly put the onus on the applicant to be responsible for maintaining this basin. With this approval they will execute an agreement to cover their own lot facilities as well as the common facilities. Council Member Tokmajian asked if the township could go out and inspect this basin. Solicitor Pizzo indicated that the township could, but it would have to be inspected by an engineer, not by someone driving by and looking at the basin to see if it is functioning properly. Council Member Tokmajian asked about the traffic light that leads into the shopping center and how it is “tight” in that area. The applicant replied that their traffic engineer was speaking to the township traffic engineer regarding the study. Traffic Planning Design, the township traffic engineer, did an analysis and the applicant will comply with all of their findings. Council Member Tokmajian questioned the applicant about not being willing to do the improvements on Bristol Pike. The applicant replied that they will do the improvements on Bristol Pike and at the signal if warranted. The applicant believes that based off of the analysis McMann provided to Traffic Planning Design additional mitigating is not necessary.

Council Vice President Knowles recalled that a Beauty School was one of the businesses and said that there was a conflict about the Beauty School and wanted to make sure that it was not going to be a contender. The applicant replied that there was no Beauty School or candidates at this time.

Council Member Sloane asked the applicant if they had received the Planning Commission letter of August 13, 2018 and asked how they were going to address those comments. Their response was as follows: Item #1, in regards to the building separation, the plans were submitted to the Township as part of the Zoning Review. The building separation was not noted as an item of violation. The applicant stated that it was not their intentions to require a variance for the building separation so they will speak to the owner of Bensalem 21 and address that appropriately. Item #2, the Stormwater management had already been addressed this evening. Fire and Rescue’s letter dated August 2, 2018 is a will comply with the Fire Marshals requests. The letter dated July 30th relating to the Traffic Safety Evaluation from the police department noticed one traffic issue exiting onto Biddle Lane. The applicant replied that it is a will comply.

Council President Pilieri indicated that back in 2013 when this property came in there was an issue with the basins and the water runoff, residents came out saying they were being flooded on Biddle Lane and they were supposed to take care of the basins back then. Engineer Gans said that the last approval did require this applicant to take care of the swale and basin. Engineer Gans indicated if Council approves this item they should consider making it a condition that the township sees the tri-party agreement.

Peter Tantello, Engineer representing Holy Family University indicated that Holy Family University owns and occupies the property at 1311 Bristol Pike. Mr. Tantello has concerns about the Stormwater management system associated with the development. The current system is distressed and have come to learn recently that the Stormwater management proposed for this site has been changed drastically over the past few weeks and would like the ability to review the system. Council President Pilieri asked Mr. Tantello why they were not attending to the basin. Mr. Tantello explained that the basins are located on the hotels property and stated that the way the agreement is constructed the hotel has to take the lead role in maintaining the basin.

Council President Pilieri asked if anyone in the audience what like to speak for or against this project. Seeing no one come forward, the public portion regarding this agenda item was closed.

Council Vice President Knowles stated that the Engineers Letter of Review to be included in his motion, along with all the review letters as a will comply and that the tri-party agreement be included along with the applicant to be solely responsible for cleaning the basin. Council Secretary Kisselback seconded and the motion carried 4-1-0, with Council Member Tokmajian voting nay.

8. CONSIDERATION OF A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN:

Applicant: BSV Housing LP (Bensalem Veterans Residences)

Location: 3063 & 3095 Mechanicsville Road

Proposed Use: Residential

Zoning Clarification: BP (Business Professional)

Tax Parcel: 2-37-63 & 2-37-63-1

Douglas Maloney, representing the applicant, applied proof of notices to Solicitor Pizzo. Two witnesses were sworn in, Mr. Zuckner, the Project Engineer with Mid Atlantic Engineering and Mr. Fischer who is the Regional Vice President of Pennrose Properties. Mr. Maloney indicated that this was a proposed 40 unit affordable housing residential facility that is going to have a strong veteran’s preference. This facility will be a three story building consisting of 40 one bedroom units with the following amenities: a staff office, a conference room, an office for a councilor of veterans’ affairs, a lounge facility and a fitness room. The proposal includes 23 parking stalls and 2 handicapped spaces. The Stormwater management will consist of an underground Stormwater system consisting of six very large pipes. The site itself is about one and a half acres and is currently owned by the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority. Mr. Maloney stated that he will comply with everything noted in the Township Engineers review letter dated September 6th, 2018. The Township Fire Marshals review letter is a will comply with all comments noted. Council Secretary Kisselback asked if Mr. Maloney had addressed the Townships Traffic Engineering letter from Traffic Planning and Design. Mr. Maloney indicated that he had not receive the letter, at which time, Mr. Gans supplied Mr. Maloney with that letter and stated that it is a will comply with all comments. Council Secretary Kisselback commented that Mr. Maloney should not be charged the Impact fee based on the welfare of the community that he is providing which is an exception that is provided by the Impact Fee Ordinance. Mr. Maloney stated that he would certainly accept the waiver of that requirement. A slide show was presented by Mr. Fischer who indicated that his facility will be aged restricted to tenants that are 62 and older. A conversation pursued regarding potential candidates along with the income qualification preferences, transportation by means of a shuttle provided by the county’s veteran’s administration, management, maintenance worker and case management workers.

Council Comments:

Council President Pilieri thanked Mr. Fischer for his presentation and the importance of taking care of the veterans.

Council Vice President Knowles asked why the facility wasn’t veteran restricted as opposed to veteran preference and would they exhaust all the veterans before giving a non-veteran consideration as a tenant. Mr. Fischer indicated that they were restraint by fair housing rules and need to market the property, however, the efforts that Mr. Fischer was describing early on in terms to outreach veterans organization’s well before the actual lease-up begins, is the way that they will ensure that they will get a community that is, if not 100 percent, certainly predominantly veteran. Council Vice President Knowles asked Mr. Fischer if they were renting an apartment to a veteran for $750.00, which was great, how will they make a profit. Mr. Fischer stated that the development is going to be funded by a federal program which is administered through the state and there is an allowable fee which they are allowed to earn on developing the property which is really held back until they deliver the project that was promised and to make sure that it is leased up appropriately. There is also some cash flow that can be made on this development but it is a very narrow margin because in exchange for receiving the benefits of the federal programs they are renting to a restricted level. Their main source of income is on the development side but it is absolutely necessary the current business and the future business is to do a good job of maintaining the property which will mean being tight with the operating budget and making sure the facility is filled with rent paying tenants. Council Vice President Knowles asked from the developer’s standpoint if it was the developer’s money to build housing for moderate income veterans. Mr. Fischer stated it was a combination of tax credit incentive for profit companies to invest in affordable housing and they were also taking out a market rate mortgage from a conventional lender for part of it, and then there are other programs that would be included like the County Home Fund which is a federal program. Council Vice President Knowles asked if there was a rent control in place. Mr. Fischer stated that there will be a deed restriction in place for thirty years which will limit the increase other than the cost of living adjustment therefore they will not be able to raise the rent.

Council Member Sloane stated that there was no facility like this in the township so that there was a need for this housing for veterans. Mr. Fischer replied yes. Council Member Sloane’s other concern was seeing only 22 parking spots for a 40 unit facility and asked Mr. Fischer if he expected his resident’s to be elderly and not have a vehicle. Mr. Fischer explained in detail how they figured out the number of parking spaces need for a facility of this size. Council Member Sloane asked Mr. Fischer what percentage, he expected, of veterans to fill this facility. Mr. Fischer replied that they will make it an effort to fill it with 100 percent of veterans. Council Member Sloane asked Council President Pilieri if the townships Veterans Advisory Board had any input regarding this facility. Council President Pilieri indicated that the townships Veterans Advisory Board was aware of the project, at which time Council President Pilieri asked Mr. Jim Pinto from the township’s Veterans Advisory Board to come forward. Council Vice President Knowles told Council President Pilieri that he had discussed this project with Mr. Slemmer and Mr. Trucks who are both on the Veterans Advisory Board. Council Member Sloane was curious if they had any comments or any input. Mr. Pinto asked if Mr. Fischer could work with the Veterans Advisory Board and Mr. Fischer agreed.

Council Member Tokmajian asked what the size of each unit was. Mr. Fischer indicated that the units were approximately 650 square feet. Council Member Tokmajian was concerned about the parking spaces not being enough after the staff was figured into the mix and that would only leave 17 parking spaces available to the tenants. Mr. Fischer wanted to clarify that the staff were not full-time employees but part-time employees, it also would be clear that parking would come on a first come first serve basis and also their experience with the other facilities the ratio would be sufficient. Council Member Tokmajian didn’t feel there were adequate parking spaces for the 40 units.

Council Secretary Kisselback agreed with Council Member Tokmajian in regards to the parking spaces not being adequate for the 40 units.

Council President Pilieri asked Mr. Gans when they look at the parking for these facilities is there a specific thing he would look at or a certain calculation that is required. Mr. Gans explained that he looks at the townships zoning ordinance which indicates it to be a .5 per unit for this type of development.

Council Vice President Knowles asked if they were going to finish the sidewalk. Mr. Zuckner indicated that they will be working with PennDOT to finish the sidewalk down to Street Road.

Council President Pilieri asked if there was anyone from the audience who would like to speak for or against this project and the following people came forward:

Alan Winsor, 3232 Azalea Ave., asked if there was a perk test was performed on this property. Mr. Maloney stated that there was a comment that they needed a wetlands certification put on the plans certifying that there are no wetlands.

Nancy Sarr, 43 Regents Court, asked why they only did a one day traffic study and do multiple days at different times of the year and explained in detail how the traffic is a nightmare along that corridor of Knights and Street Road all the way down to Mechanicsville Road. Mrs. Sarr also had concerns about the parking for that facility. Mrs. Sarr was concerned about the water run-off from that facility. Mr. Maloney indicated that the traffic study that was referenced concluded that this project would have no adverse impact. That study was done on the assumption of the original plan of 69 units and the study still showed no traffic impact. Mr. Maloney stated that because of his clients experience and the townships ordinance the parking spaces work for this facility, so you don’t want to add impervious surface when you don’t need to which we are trying to avoid.

Council President Pilieri asked about the age restriction and will they be able to have children live at the facility. Mr. Fischer explained that the age restriction was 62 and older and no one else can live there and management will enforce this restriction.

Seeing no one else come forward the public comment portion for this agenda item was closed.

Andy Graftsen, 3125 Mechanicsville Road was allowed to come forward after closing the Public Portion of this agenda item and said that he finds it hard to believe that there were ever be adequate parking at this facility. Mr. Graftsen was also concerned about flooding and didn’t believe that this was a good area for veterans housing.

Solicitor Pizzo commented that he was happy to see the efforts to support our veterans. As far as the planning goes the applicant is willing to comply with all the review letters as recommended by the Traffic Planning Design, Township Engineer, and the Fire Marshalls office.

Council Secretary Kisselback motioned to approve and the willing to comply with all the review letters and included the motion to waive the impact fee because of the nature of the project. Council Member Sloane seconded, Mr. Gans asked that they add a deed of consolidation to the motion, which was added, also, Council Member Sloane asked if the motion would include the BSV Housing to work with our Veterans Advisory Board, and at which time the seconded on the motion was amended and the motion carried 5-0.

9. CONSIDERATION OF A PLANNING MODULE FOR BROKEN GOBLET:

This item was tabled to a date certain of October 22, 2018. Council Member Tokmajian motioned to approve, Council Member Sloane seconded and the motion carried 5-0.

10. REQUEST FOR A REDUCTION OF FEES:

Council Member Sloane asked if the township has previously approved a reduction of fees for the construction permit fees. Solicitor Pizzo indicated that the form obviously provides the request for these sorts of waivers for these line items. Since the township has been using this form for many years these are fees that are anticipated to be waived. The Mayor indicated that they were working on changing the permit fee waiver form with Matt Takita, but Mr. Takita is no longer with the Township so the form is looking to be revamped in the near future so that council can see the actual costs. Mr. Pizzo stated, at the risk of being repetitive, the form provides the request for these sorts of waivers as the Mayor said, the Building and Planning department is working on presenting council with an updated waiver form with a new fee schedule. The townships fee schedule, such as it is, does not provide for a “mark-up” for the township to make a profit. Mr. Nearon explained the permit fees have always been based on the fee to do the work and not inflated in any way. Council Vice President Knowles motioned to approve the permit fee reduction for Kollel Synagogue excluding the construction tax and the township surcharges. Council Secretary Kisselback seconded and the motion carried 5-0.

11. PUBLIC COMMENT:

Council President Pilieri invited additional Public Comment and the following people came forward:

Alan Windsor, 3232 Azalea Avenue, commented on the Tour of Honor and how wonderful the Fall Festival turnout was for 2018.

Linda Snyder, 1048 Orchid Avenue, indicated she was still having the same problems with her next door neighbor. Mayor indicated that he was very frustrated with our court system and the township had already cleaned the property and asked if it was back again. Mrs. Snyder said it wasn’t as bad but the trash was building up again. Solicitor Pizzo indicated that the property has been leaned and that they have refilled with the court an order to give the police direction to forcibly remove them from the property. The property is condemned in the sense that it is uninhabitable. There is a contempt hearing scheduled in two weeks. An inaudible conversation pursued. Solicitor Pizzo indicated that an order was in place to allow them to be on the property to make repairs during the daylight hours and in preparation for this case the police have been going out and making a record that they have been providing to building and planning and his office verifying that they knocked on the door and heard people rustling about and their attempts have been unanswered. There will be photographs and the testimony from Mrs. Snyder.

Joyce Britton and Bruce Graves are volunteers for the Human Society of the United States, passed out literature and were there to initiate the process for an ordinance to ban commercially raised dog, cats, bunnies. Solicitor Pizzo indicated that Solicitor Gallagher had a meeting with the township animal control officer looking into such a request regarding a possible resolution.

Seeing no one else come forward the Public portion of the meeting was closed.

12. OTHER BUSINESS:

The Mayor thanked Dawn Davis for the filling in and doing an incredible job with the Fall Festival this year.

Council Member Sloane indicated that some residents reported that the street lights were not working in Village Green on Betsy Ross Drive. Council Member Sloane also spoke to residents along Hansel Drive that are having multiple issues with sewage flooding and storm water flooding and drive through traffic driving too fast. A conversation pursued regarding speed bumps.

Council Member Tokmajian asked about the piece on the boards if it could be added into the next meeting. Council President Pilieri said that Solicitor Pizzo was looking into the legality and looking into the code regarding his request. Council Member Tokmajian mentioned the Fall Festival and how nice it was and thanked those who put it together.

Council Vice President Knowles said he had a very nice time at the Fall Festival and was happy to see the community come together and commended everyone who put it together..

Council Secretary Kisselback loved the feeling of the Fall Festival with the local town atmosphere.

13. ADJOURNMENT:

There being no other business to discuss Council Member Sloane made a motion to adjourn, Council Member Tokmajian seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted,

Debora F. McBreen

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