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1 1 ' I LIMERICK TOWSHIP - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RE-ORGAIZATIO MEETIG MIUTES JAUARY 7, :02 P.M. A meeting of the Limerick Township was held on Monday, January 7, 2019, in the Public Me ting Room of the Lirnerick.Township Municipal Building located at 646 W. Ri9ge Pike with D. Elaine DeWan, Chai rp erson, presiding. This meeting was advertised in The Mercury on December 18, ' s Present: Supervisors D. Elaine DeWan, Kenneth W. Sperring, Jr., Thomas J. eafcy, Jr., and Patrick M. Morroney s Absent: Kara Shuler Others Present: John J. Iannozzi, Esq:, Township Solicitor; Khaled R. Hassan, P.E., Township Engineer; Daniel K. Kerr, Township Manager; Beth F. DiPrete, Asst. Twp. Mgr./Treasurer; R. Brian Skelton, Chief of Police Call To Order: Ms. DeWan called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Opening Comments THIS MEETIG IS BEIG RECORDED. Appointment of Officers Board - Temporary Chairman Motion was made by Ms. DeWan and seconded by Mr. eafcy, to appoint John J. Iannozzi, Esq., Township Solicitor, as the Temporary Chairman of the Board for the pu rp ose of accepting nominations for the position of Chairman of the Board. Motion passed unanimously. Board - Chairman Mr. Iannozzi opened the floor for nominations for the position of Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. eafcy nominated Kenneth W. Sperring, Jr. for the position of Chairman of the Board. Motion was made by Ms. DeWan to close nominations. Motion passed unanimously. With one person being nominated, Mr. Sperring was unanimously appointed for the position of Chairman of the. Board - Vice Chair Mr. Sperring opened the floor for nominations for the position of Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Motion was made by Ms. DeWan and seconded by Mr. Morroney, to nominate Thomas J. eafcy, Jr. for the position of Vice Chailman of the Board. Motion passed unanimously. With one person being nominated; Mr. eafcy was unanimously appointed for the position of Vice Chairman of the. Township Secretary: Motion was made by Mr. eafcy and seconded by Mr. Mon-oney, to appoint Daniel K. Kerr as the Township Secretary. Motion passed unanimously.

2 2 Page 2, Minutes Township A. sistant Secretary: Motion was made by Mr. eafcy and seconded by Ms. DeWan, to appoint Timothy A. Haas as Assistant Secretary. Motion passed unanimously. Town.ship reasurer and Setting of Bond: Motion was made by Mr. eafcy and seconded by Ms. DeWan, to appoint Beth F. DiPrete as Township Treasurer and setting Bond at $10 million. Motion passed unanimously. Appointment of Employees Motion was made by Ms. DeWan and seconded by Mr. eafcy, to appoint the following Limerick Township employees to the positions for 2019, as published. Motion passed unanimously: Roadmaster - William R. Bradford Open Records Officer - Daniel K. Kerr Zo11ing Officer- Greta Martin Washington Assistant Zo11i11g Officer - Joe Antonelli Building Code Official - Robert F. Loeper, Jr. Code Enforcement Officers - Robert F. Loeper, Jr., Joe Antonelli, Gregory R. Breyer, Mike Latshaw, Shaun Semmeles, Dennis Hiller, Shawn aftzinger Fire Code Official - Gregory R. Breyer Assistant Fire Co,le Officilll - Mike Latshaw Director of Emergency Services - Gregory R. Breyer Emergency Ma11ageme11t Coordimztor - Gregory R. Breyer Deputy Emergencv Management Coordinator - Shaun Semmeles Fire Marshal - Gregory R. Breyer Assistllllt Fire Marshal - Mike Latshaw Appointment of Professional Consultants Motion was made by Ms. DeWan and seconded by Mr. Morroney, to appoint the following Professional Consultants for 2019, as published. Motion passed unanimously: Joseph J. McGrory, Jr. -Township Solicitor in accordance with letter dated 9/07/ 18 Johll P. McLaughlin - Special Counsel for Labor Matters in accordance with letter dated 12/ 13/2018 Pennoni Associates, J,zc, - Township Civil & Sewer Engineer in accordance with letter dated 12/ 10/18 Traffic Planning mu/ Desigll, Inc. - Township Traffic Engineer in accordance with letter dated I 2/I 0/I 8 CarriganGEO- Township GIS Program Administration in accordance with letter dated 01/02/19 Simo11e Collins Landscape Arclzitecture - Township Planner in accordance with the Limerick Township 2018 Compensation Schedule dated 1/3/19 Girard Pension Services, LLC Municipal Pension Services - Pension Investment Advisor for both the Uniform and on-uniform Pension Plans JCMA-RC - Pension Investment Advisor for the on-uniform Defined Contribution Plan Duda Actuarial Consulting - Pension Actuarial Consultant for both the Uniform and onuniform Pension Plans

3 3 Page 3, Minutes Resolution - Appointment of Auditing Firm 0 Motion was made by Mr. Morroney and seconded by Ms. De Wan, to approve Resolution , appointing Maillie LLP as Township Auditing Firm on a one-year Contract Term m accordance with the engagement letter dated 1/2/19. Motion passed unanimously. (X) ~ Resolution - Appointment of LST Tax Collector and Tax Hearing Officer Motion was made by Ms. DeWan and seconded by Mr. eafcy, to approve Resolution , appointing H.A. Berkheimer Associates as Tax Collector for all Local Services Taxes (LST) and as Limerick Township Tax Hearing Officer for Motion passed unanimously. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees Motion was made by Ms. DeWan and seconded by Mr. eafcy, to approve appointments to the following Boards, Commissions and Committees, as published. Motion passed unanimously: Boards, Commissions and Committees Board Planning Commission Act 209 Committee - Planning Commission - Planning Commission - Planning Commission - Planning Commission - Planning Commission - Development Rep. - Development Rep. - Development Rep. - Development Rep. - Development Rep. - Development Rep. Agricultural Security Committee A1>1>ointment Term Robert (Greg) G. Richardson 4 yrs. 12/31/22 4 yrs. 12/31/22 4 yrs. endinq 12/31/22 Ryan P. Wall Keith G. Daywalt Keith G. Daywalt Kenneth McLaughlin Michael J. McCloskey, Ill VACACY Marta S. Pecharo Jim Blade! James G. Reading John (Jack) B. Seber VACACY eil B. Sukonik Anthony C. Giamo John (Jack) B. Seber Mary DeAlba Melissa Miles 12/31 /19 12/31 /19 12/31 /19

4 4 Page 4, Minutes Industrial Development Authority ational Flood Insurance Program Official in Charge.. Open Space Committee Parks and Recreation Committee Student Rep. (non-voting member) Pension Committee Uniform Rep. on-uniform Rep. Township Rep. Township Rep. Administrator Streetscape and Buffering Committee/ Project Study Committee Property Maintenance Board of Appeals UCC Board of Appeals Vacancy Board Chair Board Liaisons Planning Commission Parks & Recreation Committee Emergency Services Committee - Raymond D. Waltz VACACY 12/31 /19 William Dovie 5 yrs. 12/31/23 D. Elaine DeWan Mary DeAlba William Miller Brian E. Reiter Brian S. Maguire,, VACACY VACACY VACACY Sgt. Pat Roche Len Bartosiewcz Kara Shuler Beth F. DiPrete Daniel K. Kerr VACACY Marta S. Pecharo Michael J. McCloskey,111 Patricia L. Kaufman John (Jack) 8. Seber Brian S. Maguire Christopher J. Haring 12/31 /19 5 yrs. 12/31/23 5 yrs. 12/31/23 12/31 /19 12/31 /19 Patrick Sullivan 5 yrs. 12/31/23 Patrick Sullivan 5 yrs. 12/31/23 Thomas M. McGrory 12/31 /19 Kara Shuler Patrick M. Morroney D. Elaine DeWan 12/31 /19

5 5 Page 5, Minutes Open Space Committee Streetscape & Buffering Committee Agricultural Security Committee 0 co Thomas J. eafcy, Jr. Thomas J. eafcy, Jr. Kenneth W. Sperring, Jr. 12/31 /19 Resolution - Zoning Hearing Board ~ Motion was made by Mr. eafcy and seconded by Ms. DeWan, to approve Resolution , appointing the following of the Limerick Township Zoning Hearing Board. Motion passed unanimously: A lbert Y. Herr - 5-year term December 31, 2023 Community Block Grant Program Community Development Block Grant Certifying Officer Motion was made by Mr. eafcy and seconded by Mr. Morroney, to re-appoint Daniel K. Kerr as the Limerick Township Community Development Block Grant Certifying Officer for Motion passed unanimously. Resolution - Designation of Compliance Officer for the Section 504 Program of the CDBG Program Motion was made by Ms. DeWan and seconded by Mr. eafcy, to approve Resolution , designating Marcy Mancini as a Responsible Employee in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of Motion passed unanimously. Fair Housing Discrimination omplaint fficer Moti~n was made by Mr. eafcy and seconded by Ms. De Wan, to re-appoint Beth F. DiPrete as the Discrimination Complaint Officer for any Housing-Related Bias or Discrimination Complaints. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution - Adopting a Fair Housing Policy Motion was made by Mr. eafcy and seconded by Ms. DeWan, to approve Resolution , adopting a Fair Housing Policy. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution - Depositories of Township Funds Motion was made by Ms. DeWan and seconded by Mr. Morroney, to approve Resolution , appointing Ambler Savings Bank, BB&T Bank, KeyBank, Matrix Trust Company, Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust, PLGIT (The Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust), TD Bank, The Victory Bank, and WSFS as depositories of all Township Funds for Motion passed unanimously.

6 6 Page 6, Minutes Resolution-2019 Fee Schedule Motion was made by Mr. eafcy and seconded by Mr. Morroney, to approve Resolution , setting the 2019 Fee Schedule for Limerick Township. Motion passed unanimously. Approvals - Administration Motion was made by Ms. DeWan and seconded by Mr. eafcy, to approve the following Administrative items as published. Motion passed unanimously: 2019 Township Meeting Dates -, Planning Commission, and Parks and Recreation Committee 2019 Township Calendar 2019 Township Holiday Schedule 2019 Yard and Leaf Waste Drop Off Dates 2019 PSATS Convention/Certified Voting Delegate - Daniel K. Kerr 2019 Mileage Rate Reimbursement for Township Employees - 58 per mile (Established by the Internal Revenue Service) - effective O 1/01 / Schedule of Activities for Limerick Fire Department Motion was made by Ms. DeWan and seconded by Mr. eafcy, to approve the schedule of activities for Limerick Fire Department. Motion passed unanimously. REGULAR BUSIESS AOUCEMETS Mr. Sperring announced that the Board held an Executive Session prior to the meeting for matters of Litigation and Personnel. Mr. Sperring then offered the following announcements: };;- Auditors Reorganization Meeting-Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 6:00 PM };;- Parks & Recreation Committee Reorganization Meeting - Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 at 7 :00 PM };;- Planning Commission Reorganization Meeting-Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 7:00 PM };;- Christma Tree Drop-Off - Limerick Community Park until January 31, 2019 };;- Remember to check our website for up-coming Parks & Recreation events including information on: Parents ight Out Schools Out Camp Red Cross Baby Sitter's Clinic, Sunday, February 10th from 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM Camp Shamrock Summer Camp Registration Paperwork

7 7 Page 7, Minutes 0 co "r" Consideration of Minutes: Upon motion made by Mr. Morroney and seconded by Mr. eafcy, to approve the Minutes of the December 18, 2018 Meetings. Motion passed unanimously. Public Comments on Agenda Items: one. Bills List: Motion was made by Mr. eafcy and seconded by Mr. Morroney, to approve Bills List #1, 12/15/18 through 1/4/19, in the amount of $379, Motion passed unanimously. Subdivision and Land Development Extensions: a. Ely Property Subdivision (#05-21): b. Restaurant Depot (#17-05): Extended to 1/31/2020 Extended to 4/16/2019 Motion was made by Ms. DeWan and seconded by Mr. Morroney, to accept the development time review extensions. Motion passed unanimously. ew Business Approval - Township Logo Redesign Consultant: Motion was made by Mr. eafcy and seconded by Ms. DeWan, to approve the agreement with Simone Collins Landscape Architecture in the amount not to exceed $4, for purposes of redesigning the Township logo. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution-Right-of-Way Dedication: 76 Lightcap Road: Motion was made by Ms. DeWan and seconded by Mr. eafcy, to approve Resolution , accepting the ultimate right-of-way of 76 Lightcap Road. Motion passed unanimously. Zoning Hearing Board Advisories ZHB #18-13, Donna Godfrey eiffer Road: Discussion ensued on the application and it was the consensus of the Board to remain neutral and let the Zoning Hearing Board handle the application. Old Bus.iness Mr. Kerr summarized that the Board voted to oppose ZHB application #18-12 (Steven J. Kehoe eiffer Road) at their meeting on December 18, 2018, but have since noted a desire to reopen the discussion. A brief discussion ensued regarding the application and it was noted that the issue of concern centers on the possibility of a secondary residential unit because of the way the garage is to be constructed. There is not a concern about the garage accessory unit as it is proposed on its own. Motion was made by Mr. eafcy and seconded by Mr. Morroney, to remain neutral and withdraw the prior motion authorizing the Solicitor to appear in opposition of the hearing for ZHB application #18-12 (Steven J. Kehoe eiffer Road). They directed township staff

8 8 Page 8, Minutes who will attend to note to the ZHB the Board's desire to have any approval conditioned that no secondary dwelling unit shall be permitted. Motion passed unanimously. Manager's Report: Mr. Kerr wished everyone a Happy ew Year and exclaimed, "Go Eagles!" Supervisor Comments: Mr. eafcy raised concerns over a pothole at the intersection of Linfield-Trappe Road and Country Club Road. Mr. Morroney also raised concerns over a pothole in front of the Linfield Fire House along Main Street. Mr. Kerr assured Mr. eafcy and Mr. Morroney that the Township has contact PennDOT regarding potholes and will continue to do so. Ms. De Wan welcomed the young citizens who were in attendance at the meeting. Public Comments: Mr. Matthew Balint (123 Golden Vale Drive) is a new resident and introduced himself to the Board. Adjournment: There being no further business, motion was made by Mr. eafcy and seconded by Mr. Morroney, to adjourn the meeting at 7:21 P.M. Respectfully submitted, iti!f;{ Township Manager

9 LIMERICK TOWSHIP 646 WEST RIDGE PIKE LIMERICK, PESYLVAIA Administration Office: (610) Police Department: (610) BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RE-ORGAIZATIO MEETIG 7 JAUARY 2019, 7:00 P.M. - LIMERICK TOWSHIP MUICIPAL BUILDIG 0 00 ~ CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIACE OPEIG COMMETS AGEDA ~ THIS MEETIG IS BEIG RECORDED Appointment of Officers Board - Temporary Chair Board - Chair Board - Vice Chair Township Secretary and Assistant Secretary Township Treasurer and Setting of Bond Appointment of Employees Appointments: Roadmaster Open Records Officer Zoning Officer Assistant Zoning Officer Building Code Official Code Enforcement Officers Fire Code Official Assistant Fire Code Official Director of Emergency Services Emergency Management Coordinator Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Fire Marshal Assistant Fire Marshal Appointment of Professional Consultants Solicitor Special Labor Counsel Engineers - Civil

10 1 Q Page 2, Agenda Traffic Engineer Township GIS Program Administrator Township Planner Pension Investment Advisors Pension Actuarial Consultant Resolution - Appointment of Auditing Firm Resolution - Appointment of LST Tax Collector and Tax Hearing Officer Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees Planning Commission Act 209 Committee Agricultural Security Committee Industrial Development Authority (IDA) ational Flood Insurance Program - Official in Charge Open Space Committee Parks and Recreation Committee Pension Committee Property Maintenance Board of Appeals Streetscape and Buffering Committee/Project Study Committee UCC Board of Appeals Vacancy Board Chair Board Liaisons / Resolution - Zoning Hearing Board Community Development Block Grant Program Appointment - Community Development Officer Resolution - Designation of Compliance Officer for the Section 504 Program of the CDBG Program Appointment - Fair Housing Discrimination Complaint Officer Resolution - Adopting a Fair Housing Policy Resolution - Depositories of Township Funds Resolution Fee Schedule Approvals - Administration 2019 Township Meeting Dates -, Planning Commission, and Parks and Recreation Committee 2019 Township Calendar

11 Page 3, Agenda co ~ 2019 Township Holiday Schedule 2019 Yard and Leaf Waste Drop Off Dates 2019 PSATS Convention - Certified Voting Delegate 2019 Mileage Rate Reimbursement 2019 Schedule of Events for Limerick Fire Department REGULAR BUSIESS AOUCEMETS ~ Executive Session ~ Auditors Reorganization Meeting- Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 6:00 PM ~ Parks & Recreation Committee Reorganization Meeting- Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 at 7:00 PM ~ Planning Com.mi sion Reorganization Meeting-Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 7:00 PM ~ Clu-i tmas Tree Drop-Off - Limerick Community Park until January 31, 2019 ~ Remember to check our website for up-coming Parks & Recreation events including information on: Parents ight Out Schools Out Camp Red Cross Baby Sitter's Clinic, Sunday, February 10 1 h from 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM Camp Shamrock Summer Camp Registration Paperwork COSIDERATIO OF MIUTES: 12/18/18 PUBLIC COMMETS O AGEDA ITEMS BILLS LIST: #1, 12/15/18 through 01/4/19, $379, SUBDIVISIO AD LAD DEVELOPMET Extensions: a. Ely Property Subdivision (#05-21): b. Restaurant Depot (#17-05): Extended to 1/31/2020 Extended to 4/16/2019 EW BUSIESS Approval- Township Logo Redesign Consultant Resolution - Right-of-Way Dedication: 76 Lightcap Road

12 12 Page 4, Agenda ZOIG HEARIG BOARD ADVISORIES ZHB # 18-13, Donna Godfrey eiffer Road MAAGER'S REPORT PUBLIC COMMETS SUPERVISOR COMMETS ADJOURMET EXT AVAILABLE OS: ORDIACE 395 RESOLUTIO EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO FOLLOW THIS AGEDA; HOWEVER, IT IS SUBJECT TO CHAGE WITHOUT OTICE