About Upper Saucon Township
Meeting Schedules, Agendas and Minutes
Boards, Departments and Officials
Parks and Recreation Services
News and Events
Newsletter
Useful Links
Forms, Documents and Public Notices
FAQs
Township Map
Ordinances
Community Calendar
Return Home
Meeting Schedules, Agendas and Minutes


Board of Supervisors Agenda

AGENDA
Upper Saucon Township Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
Monday, October 4, 2010 – 6:00 P.M.
Township Municipal Building

1. CALL TO ORDER - Chairman Miro A. Gutzmirtl

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. NOTIFICATION
All public sessions of the Upper Saucon Township Board of Supervisors are electronically recorded. The recordings are maintained as part of the record of the meeting until the minutes are transcribed and approved by the Board.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT (Any Item On or Off the Agenda)
Please sign the Speaker Sign-In Sheet at the front desk if you wish to address the Board during the Public Comment portion of the agenda. Speakers are asked to limit their comments to 3 minutes or less.

5. CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS

6. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 141-A - COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE OF 2009
Ordinance No. 141-A modifies, clarifies and supplements the recently enacted Upper Saucon Township Zoning Ordinance of 2009, and the Upper Saucon Township Zoning Map dated
April, 2009.

a. Public Hearing on Proposed Ordinance No. 141-A

  • Introduction by Township Solicitor
  • Staff comments
  • Accept public comment and input

b. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 141-A
Consideration of a motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 141-A which modifies, clarifies and supplements the recently enacted Upper Saucon Township Zoning Ordinance of 2009, and the Upper Saucon Township Zoning Map dated 4/09.

7. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 141-B - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - VILLAGE COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT
Ordinance No. 141-B amends the Upper Saucon Township Zoning Ordinance by (1) creating a new VC-Village Commercial Overlay Zone, and (2) making the necessary revisions to fully incorporate the new VC-Village Commercial Overlay Zone throughout the Ordinance text.

a. Public Hearing on Proposed Ordinance No. 141-B

  • Introduction by Township Solicitor
  • Staff comments
  • Accept public comment and input

b. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 141-B
Consideration of a motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 141-B which amends the Zoning Ordinance by creating a new VC-Village Commercial Overlay Zone and establishing regulations for the new VC-Village Commercial Overlay Zone.

8. SUBDIVISIONS & LAND DEVELOPMENTS - None

9. MINUTES
a. Regular Meeting of September 20, 2010

10. COMMITTEE REPORTS

11. RESOLUTIONS - None

12. MOTIONS
a. Proposal From Municipal Resources of Pennsylvania To Develop Job Descriptions and Evaluate The Township's Staffing Needs
Consideration of a motion to accept the proposal dated August 19, 2010 from Municipal Resources of Pennsylvania to develop job descriptions for various Township positions and evaluate the Township's staffing needs. (Note: the Finance and Administration Committee is recommending acceptance of this proposal)

b. Center Valley Manor - Release of Funds (Final)
Consideration of a motion to authorize the release of construction security in the amount of $67,629.00 for the Center Valley Manor Subdivision in accordance with the memo dated October 1, 2010 from the Director of Community Development.

c. Proposal From The Trust For Public Land To Develop Strategy For Preserving Open Space
Consideration of a motion to accept the proposal dated November 16, 2009 from the Trust For Public Land for consulting services to assist the Township in developing a strategy for preserving open space. (Note: the Open Space Study Committee is recommending acceptance of this proposal)

13. CORRESPONDENCE & INFORMATION ITEMS - None

14. DIRECTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Zoning Hearing Board Agenda - October 11, 2010

15. BILLS, PAYROLL AND COMMISSIONS

  • Prepaid Invoice List #10042010 dated 09/30/2010……….$100,036.65
  • Warrant List #10042010 dated 09/30/2010…….…………$420,731.60

Consideration of a motion to authorize payment of the Prepaid Invoice List and Warrant List #10042010 dated 09/30/2010.

16. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

17. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR

18. EXECUTIVE SESSION

19. ADJOURNMENT


Disclaimers and Legal Information