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Township Boards and Commissions

Township Departments


Township Staff


Administration
Township Manager, Thomas F. Beil: 610-282-1171 ext. 3
Assistant Township Manager, Robert E. Kassel, Jr.: 610-282-1171

Community Development
Director of Community Development, Sharyn E. Heater: 610-282-1171 ext. 2
Building Code Official/Building Inspector, Ned Leibensperger: 610-282-1171
ext. 1
Sewage Enforcement Officer/Environmental Officer, Edward Powell:
610-282-1171 ext. 1
Zoning Officer/Codes Enforcement, Trent J. Sear: 610-282-1171 ext. 254
Pavilion Rentals, Lyne Miller 610-282-1171 ext. 228

Finance
Director of Finance, Robert E. Kassel, Jr.: 610-282-1171 ext. 7
Accounting Supervisor, Thomas Young 610-282-1171 ext. 223 Accounts
Payable/Payroll Clerk, Nancy Reppert 610-282-1171 ext. 7 Accounts
Utility Billing/Accounts Receivable, Cindy Young 610-282-1171 ext. 229

Police
Chief of Police, Robert E. Coyle: 610-282-3064

Roads
Superintendent of Roads, Donald H. Eck, Jr.: 610-282-1171 ext. 6
Assistant Superintendent of Roads, Daniel Guerrero: 610-282-1171 ext. 6

Sewer and Water
Superintendent of Water and Wastewater, Daniel J. Stahlnecker: 610-694-8680

Fire Department
Fire Chief, Charles Castetter: 610-791-0266

Ambulance Corps
Captain, James Attrill: 610-282-1565

Tax Collector
Tax Collector, Deborah Herstine: 610-797-2282
Click here to view the Tax Collector's Hours

Appointed Professionals
Township Solicitor, Dimmich & Dinkelacker, P.C.: 610- 398-1800
General Service Engineer, The Pidcock Company: 610-791-2252
Water Engineer, The Pidcock Company: 610-791-2252
Sewer Engineer, Schreiter Engineering: 610-873-0520
Geotechnical and Wetlands Consultant - SAIC: 717-901-8100
Municipal Authority and Sewage Treatment Authority Solicitor – Gary A. Brienza, Esq.: (610) 759-1530


Township Boards and Commissions

Board of Supervisors
Upper Saucon Township is governed by a five member Board of Supervisors elected at large for staggered six year terms. The Board is responsible for setting policy, enacting local ordinances, adopting budgets and levying taxes.

The following individuals currently serve on the Board of Supervisors:

  • Miro Gutzmirtl, Chairman
  • Stephen C. Wagner, Vice Chairman
  • Joaquim (Jack) DeMatos
  • Joseph M. Horvath
  • John E. Gilda Jr.


Municipal Authority and Sewage Treatment Authority
The Upper Saucon Township Municipal Authority owns the sewer collection system and the Upper Saucon Sewage Treatment Authority owns the sewer treatment plant. While the Township has ultimate responsibility for managing and operating the sewer system, it has chosen to utilize the management expertise of the Board of Directors of the Authorities. The Authorities' board members are appointed by the Township's Board of Supervisors.

The following individuals currently serve on both the Municipal Authority and the Sewage Treatment Authority:

  • Bruce D. Bush, Chairman
  • Mindy Moore, Vice Chairperson
  • Steven Annunziato, Secretary
  • George Thomas V, Treasurer
  • Joaquim (Jack) DeMatos, Asst. Secretary Treasurer


Park & Recreation Commission
The Park & Recreation Commission is an advisory body that assists the Board of Supervisors in planning, organizing, and administering the Township's recreation programs and activities. Members of the Park & Recreation Commission are appointed by the Board of Supervisors.

The following individuals currently serve on the Park & Recreation Commission:

  • Lee Kandt, Chairman
  • Tracy Roman, Vice Chairwoman
  • George A. Calaba, Jr.
  • Tyrone Hollie
  • Carolyn Lidie
  • Craig Roth

Official Comprehensive Recreation & Open Space Plan
Click here to download the plan (PDF Format, Free Adobe Reader required)


Zoning Hearing Board
Any Township which has enacted a Zoning Ordinance must appoint a Zoning Hearing Board. The purpose of the Zoning Hearing Board is to hear appeals on the validity of the Zoning Ordinance or map or any decision of the Zoning Officer. In addition, the Board has the power to grant variances and special exceptions to the Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Hearing Board has three regular members and three alternate members, all of whom are appointed by the Board of Supervisors for three-year terms.

The following individuals currently serve on the Zoning Hearing Board:

  • Michael DePaolis, Chairman
  • James Rouland, Vice Chairman
  • Thomas A. Mandry, Member
  • Roderick Chirumbolo, Alternate
  • Chip Gallagher, Alternate


Planning Commission
The Planning Commission has seven members who are appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The Planning Commission advises the Board of Supervisors on matters related to planning and development. This includes making recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding the approval of subdivision and land development plans within the Township, and amendments to the Township Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.

The following individuals currently serve on the Planning Commission:

  • Samantha Ciotti Falcone, Chairperson
  • Gerry Anthony, Vice Chairman
  • Patrick Leonard
  • Bryan Macfarlane
  • Alfred Cancellieri
  • Tony Roman Jr.
  • Julian Phillips


Environmental Advisory Council
The Council shall advise the Board of Supervisors and any other duly established boards, commissions and committees of the Township on matters dealing with protection, conservation, management, promotion, and use of open space, recreation, historic, and natural resources located within Upper Saucon Township. The Councils’ board members are appointed by the Township's Board of Supervisors.

The following individuals currently serve on the Environmental Advisory Council:

  • Thomas L. Gettings, Chairman
  • Peter O. Staffeld, Vice Chairman
  • Erin L. Frederick
  • James J. Ward
  • Al Cancellieri

 

 

 



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