UPPER PROVIDENCE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, :00 P.M.

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1 UPPER PROVIDENCE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, :00 P.M. ATTENDANCE Board of Supervisors: Philip Barker, Chairman; Lisa Mossie, Vice Chairman; and Albert Vagnozzi, Supervisor. Staff Present: Timothy J. Tieperman, Township Manger; Bryan Bortnichak, Assistant Township Manager; and Mark Toomey, Police Chief. Consultants Present: Eric Frey for Township Solicitor Bresnan; William Dingman, Township Engineer; Geoff Grace, Planning Consultant; and Kenneth O Brien, Traffic Engineer. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Barker opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. BOARD ORGANIZATION Solicitor Frey acted as Temporary Chairman and requested motions for the election of Chairman and Vice Chairman. 1. Election of Chairman 2. Election of Vice Chairman CITIZENS COMMENTS APPOINTMENTS Mr. Barker motioned, seconded by Mr. Vagnozzi to appoint the following individuals to the positions as indicated: 3. Appointment of Township Secretary: Timothy J. Tieperman, Township Manager 4. Appointment of Township Zoning Officer: Bryan Bortnichak, Assistant Township Manager 5. Appointment of Township Treasurer: Richard D. Livergood, Director of Finance

2 Page 2 6. Appointment of Township Solicitor: Joseph E. Bresnan, Esq., Dischell Bartle Dooley Law Offices 7. Appointment of Municipal Authority Solicitor: Joseph E. Bresnan, Esq., Dischell Bartle Dooley Law Offices 8. Appointment of Township Labor Counsel: Ryan J. Cassidy, Esq., Eckert Seamans 9. Appointment of Bond Counsel: Ernest Bucky R. Closer, Esq., Curtin & Heefner LLP 10. Appointment of Township Engineer: William K. Dingman, P.E., Gilmore &Associates, Inc. 11. Appointment of Municipal Authority Engineer: William K. Dingman, P.E., Gilmore &Associates, Inc. 12. Appointment of Township Traffic Engineer: Kenneth D. O Brien, P.E. McMahon Associates, Inc. 13. Appointment of Township Planning Consultant: Geoffrey B. Grace, AICP, Grace Planning Associates 14. Appointment of Township Technology Consultant: Michael Cowan, Premier Technology Consultants NON-COMPENSATORY APPOINTMENTS: Mr. Barker motioned, seconded by Mr. Vagnozzi to appoint these individuals to the following Non-compensatory positions: 15. Appointment of Vacancy Board Chairman Charles Turner to a 1 Year Term. 16. Appointment of Planning Commission Member Christopher J. Caggiano to a 4 Year Term. 17. Appointment of Park and Recreation Board Members Steve Gouveia and Elizabeth Daley to a 4 Year Term. 18. Appointment of Municipal Authority Member Frank R. Giesa to a 5 Year Term. ACTION ITEMS

3 Page Consider action to set 2017 rate of compensation for Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor Mr. Barker made a motion, seconded by Mr. Vagnozzi to accept the 2017 rate of compensation for the Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor John A. Koury, Jr. of O Donnell, Weiss Mattei, P.C. at $ per hour, pursuant to a letter dated December 30, The motion passed unanimously Authorize legal advertisement of an Ordinance amending Chapter 160 (Taxation) to repeal Per Capita Tax Ordinance. Mr. Barker motioned, seconded by Mr. Vagnozzi to authorize the legal advertisement of an Ordinance amending Chapter 160 (Taxation) to repeal the Per Capita Tax Ordinance. 21. Consider action to establish 2017 Regular Meeting Schedule. Mr. Barker motioned, seconded by Mr. Vagnozzi to approve the 2017 Meeting Schedule. 22. Consider action to establish 2017 Holiday Schedule Mr. Barker motioned, seconded by Mr. Vagnozzi to approve the 2017 employee Holiday schedule. RESOLUTIONS 23. Consider adoption of Resolution appointing Zoning Hearing Board Member 5 Year Term. (Incumbent Don Madison does seek reappointment. His term expired 12/31/2016). This Resolution was tabled. 24. Consider adoption of Resolution affirming Township Fee Schedule. Mr. Barker motioned, seconded by Mr. Vagnozzi to adopt Resolution No , affirming the Township Fee Schedule. 25. Consider adoption of Resolution setting the 2017 bonds for the Township Manager and Finance Department. Mr. Barker motioned, seconded by Mr. Vagnozzi to adopt Resolution No , setting the 2017 bonds for the Township Manager and Finance Department. The motion passed unanimously Consider adoption of Resolution approving depositories for UPT funds during

4 Page Mr. Barker motioned, seconded by Mr. Vagnozzi to adopt Resolution No , approving the depositories for Upper Providence Township as follows: Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust (PLGIT) Branch Bank and Trust (BB&T) WSFS Bank Victory Bank Other Financial Institutions deemed appropriate 27. Consider adoption of Resolution approving appointment of professional auditor to perform an audit of the 2016 financial records of Upper Providence Township. Mr. Barker motioned, seconded by Mr. Vagnozzi to adopt Resolution No , approving the appointment of Mallie, LLP to perform an audit to the 2016 financial records. 28. Consider adoption of Resolution recognizing Black Rock Volunteer Fire Company as the Township s official volunteer fire company. Mr. Barker motioned, seconded by Mr. Vagnozzi to adopt Resolution No recognizing Black Rock Volunteer Fire Company as the Township s official volunteer fire company. SUPERVISORS COMMENTS 29. Board of Auditors Organization Meeting January 4 at 7:00 at Township Meeting Hall. Mrs. Mossie stated that the Board of Auditors Organization Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING Mr. Barker motioned, seconded by Mr. Vagnozzi to adjourn the Organization Meeting and proceed to the regular meeting. Respectfully Submitted By: Timothy J. Tieperman, Township Manager/Secretary

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