Council Agenda
January 10, 2012
7:00 P.M.
Chancellor Center
6:30 PM Executive Session for discussion of litigation and personnel
Call to Order ____ P.M.
Moment of Silence
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor’s Report – Dennis O’Brien
Police Report for December
Amendments to the Agenda
President’s Report – Robert Walker
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Certificates of Appropriateness
COA 2011-034-H Resident Kathleen & Paul Murphy, 226 Court Street
v Motion to follow the recommendation of the Historic Architectural Review Board and direct President of Council to sign COA 2011-034-H, thereby approving the historical appropriateness of the application, with final approval by the Code Enforcement Officer. Sec.
The applicants are seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness for renovations to a detached garage. The project was completed prior to HARB review and/or issuance of any building permits.
HARB recommended approval of the application, as presented, noting that the work has already been completed.
Approval of Minutes
v Motion to approve the December 7, 2011, Work Session Minutes. Sec.
v Motion to approve the December 13, 2011, Council minutes. Sec.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Budget & Finance – Gerard O’Malley & Robert Walker
v Motion to accept, subject to audit, the Consolidated Expenditure Report for the month of December totaling $138,798.67. Sec.
Personnel Committee – John Burke
Reappointments
v Motion to reappoint George Penn to a 6-year term on the Civil Service Commission through December 31, 2017. Sec.
v Motion to reappoint James McAuliffe to a 3-year term on the Historic Architectural Review Board through December 31, 2014. Sec.
v Motion to reappoint Michael Piacentino to fill a 3-year term on the Environmental Advisory Council through December 31, 2014. Sec.
v Motion to reappoint Christina Wall to a 3-year term on the Environmental Advisory Council through December 31, 2014. Sec.
v Motion to reappoint Warren Woldorf to a 4-year term on the Joint Historic Commission through December 31, 2015. Sec.
v Motion to reappoint J. Eric Johnson to a 5-year term on the Newtown Bucks County Joint Municipal Authority through December 31, 2016. Sec.
v Motion to reappoint Ann Balderston to a 3-year term on the Shade Tree Commission through December 31, 2014. Sec.
v Motion to reappoint Thomas Dillione to a 3-year term on the Zoning Hearing Board through December 31, 2014. Sec.
v Motion to reappoint William E. Palkovics as an alternate on the Zoning Hearing Board. Sec.
v Motion to reappoint Harry V. Tomlinson as an alternate on the Zoning Hearing Board. Sec.
New Appointments
v Motion to appoint to a 4-year term on the Planning Commission through December 31, 2015. Sec.
v Motion to appoint to a 3-year term on the Historic Architectural Review Board through December 31, 2014. Sec.
v Motion to appoint for a 1-year term as Vacancy Chair. Sec.
Solicitor’s Report
v Motion to approve the municipal adoption of Resolution 01-10-2012 for the Bucks County 2011 Hazard Mitigation Plan. Sec.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC TO BE HEARD
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Motion to Adjourn
The Conditional Use Hearing for Steeple View LP (Stocking Works II) will be opened as a separate public meeting following the Council Meeting and is scheduled to run for 90 minutes.