Present: H. Gilbert Williams, Gene Frantz, and Raymond Yeanish.

MOTIONED BY RAYMOND YEANISH AND SECONDED BY GENE FRANTZ IT WAS VOTED TO ACCEPT THE RE-ORGANIZATIONAL PLAN AS OUTLINE IN PREVIOUS YEARS AS FAR AS OFFICERS OF BOROUGH COUNCIL IS CONCERNED. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTOION CARRIED.

Meeting adjourned: 9:12 p.m.

Nancy J. Eppley

Borough Secretary

The Schwenksville Borough Council Meeting of January 10, 2002 was called to order by Council President, H.Gilbert Williams.

Roll call: Present were: Gilbert Williams, Gene Frantz, Raymond Yeanish and Mayor Carroll Rosenberger. Absent was: Barbara Slater

Pledge of Allegiance: By the assembly.

Dispense with the reading of the minutes of December 13, 2001, December 31, 2001, and January 7, 2002.

MOTIONED BY GENE FRANTZ AND SECONDED BY RAYMOND YEANISH IT WAS VOTED TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING OF THE MINUTES OF THE ABOVE. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

Approval of the minutes of December 13, 2001, December 31, 2001, and January 7, 2002.

Correction to the minutes of December 13, 2001: page 4 2 parcels (should be Miller & Albright) .

MOTIONED BY GENE FRANTZ AND SECONDED BY RAYMOND YEANISH IT WAS VOTED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 13, 2001 WITH THE CORRECTION AS NOTED, DECEMBER 31, 2001, AND JANUARY 7, 2002. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

SWEARING IN OF NEWLY APPOINTED COUNCIL MEMBER: DONALD A. WHITKO.

Mayor Rosenberger did the honors. Mr. Whitko will fill the unexpired term of Bernard McCollum.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/TREASURER'S REPORT: Nancy Eppley

Council has received the Deposit Detail for December, Expenditure Report with an additional check written to Thomas Snyder for recording the Hay Subdivision Plan and Mileage to the County. The expenditure report covers the period from January 1 - 11, 2002. Presented the Expenditure/Revenue Report from January 1 until tonight and a Cash Report as of the end of December 2001.

MOTIONED BY GENE FRANTZ AND SECONDED BY RAYMOND YEANISH IT WAS VOTED TO ACCEPT THE TREASURER'S REPORT AS PRESENTED. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS COUNCIL BOARDS:

Josephine Gill: Planning Commission Joseph Cahill: Zoning Hearing Board and

Samuel Schweigert: Authority Board

MOTIONED BY GENE FRANTZ AND SECONDED BY RAYMOND YEANISH IT WAS VOTED TO REAPPOINT THE ABOVE TO THE VARIOUS BOARDS. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

ENGINEER'S REPORT: Robert Flinchbaugh

Perkiomen Valley Elementary School: Plans and calculations were completed and a review letter prepared on December 6^th, and forwarded to Council and Planning Commission.

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This project proposes the demolition of the existing school and the development of a new school and associated driveway and parking facilities.

No revised plans have been received to date.

Centennial Commons Land Development: A review of the submitted plans and calculations has been completed. A review letter dated December 13^th was forward to Council and Planning Commission.

Project proposes the development of 2 apartment buildings and associated driveways and parking facilities.

This project discussed at the December 20^th Planning Commission Meeting. No revised plans have been received to date.

Third Street Improvements: A right of way plan and legal description has been prepared for the Frutchey property. This right of way is required for the increase in curb radius being proposed at this intersection. Information forwarded to Tom Snyder.

Mt. View Avenue Culvert Crossing: Plan and legal description has been prepared for the County property, between Main and Perkiomen Creek. An easement is required due to the proposed storm sewer which shall discharge from Main Street. Information forwarded to Tom Snyder.

Montgomery Avenue Ordination: Deed review for all adjoining properties has been completed. Plans and legal description are currently being prepared for the right of way area needed for this ordination.

Telvil: Improvements inspections are continuing as necessary.

SOLICITOR'S REPORT: Loren Szczesny

Perkiomen Valley School District: Lot line adjustment with the Ziegler property must be resolved. There will be a special meeting with PVSD and council on January 31^st.

Trail System-Registration of Name: Following up with Wm. Eilberge who is the attorney with whom the borough will apply for and register the name for the trail.

Johnston/Rogers Subdivision: A prepared escrow agreement for the property owners to sign has been prepared along with sufficient financial security to cover the cost of the sidewalk installation. The monies will be held by the Borough until either the sidewalk is installed by the property owners or the Borough utilizes the funds to install the sidewalk on its own.

Centennial Commons Land Development: Loren's office has reviewed the provisions of the zoning order issued back in 1997 and the provisions of the current zoning ordinance governing the expiration of zoning relief previously granted. The developer was advised that the previous zoning relief had expired and that he would be required to return to the Zoning Hearing Board if he wished to pursue his plan as filed.

Sign Ordinance-Non Conforming: Several conversations between Loren's office, Tom Snyder, and Ernie Schmitt have occurred in reference to this non-conforming issue. Discussions have focused on the prohibition of internally illuminated signs and the requirement to comply with current zoning provisions in the event of a change to the face or type of the sign.

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Resolution for the Defibrillator: Loren read the resolution acknowledging and honoring Warren Lodge #310 for their contribution to the Schwenksville Borough Police Department.

MOTIONED BY GENE FRANTZ AND RAYMOND YEANISH IT WAS VOTED TO THANK THE WARREN LODGE #310 FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION OF THE DEFIBRILLATOR TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

POLICE DEPARTMENT: Chief Timothy Hoppes

Monthly Report for the Month of December. Tim explained his report.

Local calls responded to: 38 State Police calls responded to: 12

Tom and Tim are working on the renumbering for Main Street. Should be an easy task.

FIRE COMPANY REPORT: Jim Keyser No one present No report

AMBULANCE REPORT: Nancy Eppley

December calls for Schwenksville 18 For the Colonnade: 11

Entertainment Books on Sale at their Station and at the Train Stop Restaurant

Free Blood Pressure Checks

Yearly Membership drive in progress

ZONING OFFICER/BUILDING INSPECTOR: Ernest Schmitt

Issued various U & Os

Lot #6 at Cedar Lea needed re-inspection for framing

Working closely with architects and engineers on the North Elementary School project

Pre-bid Demolition Meeting set for 1/16/02 and opening 1/23/02 and award of bid 2/04/02

Wishes council to consider the new building codes.

Spoken to L & concerning various issues, everything moving well. Only one serious problem with an apartment building in the borough (has many violations).

Ernie, Tom , and Gib are meeting on the sign issue. 2 citations will be issued.

BOROUGH MANAGER: Tom Snyder

Mt. View drainage is lined up.

Mine Hill: Preliminary meeting with Lower Frederick awaiting decision.

Third Street, Maple to Perkiomen: LTL processing revision

Mine Hill Reconstruction: Grant and contract received

McKim Property: Received additional bids Contacting McKim family

Clemens Subdivision: No action

North Elementary School: Zoning approved

Pleasantview/Clearfield: Pipe installed

2002 Trash: Waste Management in process

Christmas Lights: Taken down

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COMMITTEE REPORTS

STREETS AND ROADS: Barbara Slater Absent (See Borough Manager's report)

FINANCE: Gene Frantz No report

TRAIL AND REVITALIZATION: Gilbert Williams Everything proceeding on schedule

PROPERTY: Assigned to newly appointed Donald A. Whitko No report tonight

FIRE COMPANY LIAISON: Gene Frantz No report

STREET LIGHTING: Ray Yeanish No report

MAYOR'S REPORT: Carroll Rosenberger No report

OLD BUSINESS: Nothing

NEW BUSINESS: Donald has been an elected auditor in the past. Now, that he has been appointed to council does he still retained this position? No. Council will seek to replace Donald.

Montgomery County Borough's Association Meeting to be held at the Indian Valley Country Club on January 24^th. Anyone interested in going contact Nancy.

AUDIENCE:

Richard Spare, Attorney representing Mr. And Mrs. Slemmer on the Miriam Smith estate. Property subdivided into two homes. Work done by builder, Mike Organski. The Slemmers have paid for some engineering and legal work and would like some monetary relief. This discussion has been tabled for later decision.

There will be an Executive Meeting following tonight's meeting.

SPECIAL EVENT: Tom Snyder's Birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOM AND MANY, MANY MORE. A birthday cake was served to all.

Next meeting: Special Meeting: January 31, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.

Meeting adjourned.

RESULTS OF EXECUTIVE SESSION: Starting at 8:45 p.m.

Roll call: Present: Gilbert Williams, Gene Frantz, Raymond Yeanish, Donald A. Whitko, and Mayor Carroll Rosenberger.

MOTIONED BY GENE FRANTZ AND SECONDED BY RAYMOND YEANISH IT WAS VOTED TO BRING CARROLL ENGINEERING ON BOARD TO BE THE BOROUGH ENGINEER, BUT TO RETAIN THE CURRENT ENGINEER, LTL CONSULTANTS TO BE THE ENGINEER FOR THE NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

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Executive Meeting ended: 8:47 p.m.

All business having been completed, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Nancy J. Eppley

Borough Secretary

January 24, 2002

The Borough of Schwenksville Special Meeting was called to order by Council President, H. Gilbert Williams on Thursday, January 31, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.

Roll call: Present: H. Gilbert Williams, Gene Frantz, Barbara Slater, Raymond Yeanish, Donald Whitco and Mayor Carroll Rosenberger.

Pledge of Allegiance: By the assembly.

The purpose of tonight's meeting is to conduct a public hearing to consider an ordinance for adoption and enactment for the zoning district for the proposed new Perkiomen Valley School District.

Mr.Robert Brant conducted the meeting at this point.

This proposed ordinance has been duly advertised in the Norristown Times Herald with Proof of Publication.

The three parcels are described by Borough Manager, Tom Snyder are the North, Albright, School and a small portion of the Ziegler Property.

Montgomery County Planning Commission and Local Planning Commission have given their approval for the proposed adoption.

Changes are from R-2 to Institutional District.

Nothing from the public as far as comment on this subject.

Representatives present are: Jim Mazeika, Kevin Godshall, Dr. Priscilla Feir, and Michael Macaninch, attorney.

MOTIONED BY GENE FRANTZ AND SECONDED BY RAYMOND YEANISH IT WAS VOTED TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE BOROUGH OF SCHWENKSVILLE AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE #258, AS AMENDED, TO RE-ZONE THREE TAX PARCELS FROM R-1 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO IN-INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

Resolution: In reference to PVSDistrict Final Plan Approval subjected to various waivers

Mr. Brant read the resolution(pages 4) copy of which is in the files of Borough Hall and also attached to these minutes.

Questions:

Bob Flinchbaugh: Street Lighting-Not shown on the plan. Bob has recommended model and spacing.

According to Kevin Godshall separate lighting plan exists and is part of the final plan.

Right of Way along 2^nd Street. Sidewalk to be located outside of right of way. Was there an access easement, does Council want. Referring to Bob's letter in Jan. page 2. Jim Mazeika addressed this saying that the current right of way is 41' and this would push the sidewalk out of the right of way. Proposing is an additional easement outside of the right of way. If went according to land development and subdivision ordinance the right of way would be pushed back into the site. Refer to Jan. letter.

Borough of Schwenksville

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Chris Detweiler-Perkiomen Avenue: Referring to Waviers 2 and 3. Curbs and Sidewalk. What impact are they going to have on his property along the street for resale value. There are also existing trees in the area, will these trees need to be removed later?

Jim Mazeika said that there is some grading to be done. Sidewalk to be installed along with tree removal. Final complete plan should be out soon. New curb line will be shown.

MOTIONED BY RAYMOND YEANISH AND SECONDED BY DONALD WHITKO IT WAS VOTED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL PLAN APPROVAL TO PERKIOMEN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

Other Business:

Revitalization Project.

MOTIONED BY GENE FRANTZ AND SECONDED BY RAYMOND YEANISH IT WAS VOTED TO HAVE THE SOLICITOR ADVERTISE FOR THE HEARING ON THE REVITALIZATION PROJECT. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

No other business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Nancy J. Eppley, Secretary

Feb. 8, 2002