West Norriton Township
Work Session Agenda
November 8, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
1.
2.
Presentation of Proposed 2024 Budgets
3.
Discussion/Update on Status
A.
PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) - Traffic Signal Improvements at intersection of Forrest Ave. & W. Marshall St.
4.
Manager's Items
A.
Consider awarding Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program Grant
A. 33 Penfield Avenue - Roof - $9,215.00; and
B. 56 Galbraith Avenue - Sidewalk - $8,300.00
B.
Consider authorizing staff to advertise Ordinance No. 2023-765 Amending Zoning to Create Hookah Bar Use
Documents:
C.
D.
Consider adopting Resolution #23-1713 and Approving the Pass-Through Indemnity Agreement and also the Cooperation and Sub-grant Agreement
Office of the Budget notified Pathway School that the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has authorized the release of $1,000,000.00 in RACP funds for the Pathway School Renovations Project located in West Norriton Township, and has requested Pathway School prepare and submit a formal and complete RACP application to the Office of the Budget.
E.
Consider adopting Resolution #23-1715 (LSA Grant for Amphitheater at Centennial Park)
The PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act (Act 2004-71), as amended, provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to support projects in the public interest within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Amphitheater and Restrooms at Centennial Park - estimated cost $700,000.
No match required for grant.
F.
Consider adopting Resolution #23-1716 (LSA Grant for Dump Truck)
The PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act (Act 2004-71), as amended, provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to support projects in the public interest within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Dump Truck for Public Work Department - estimated cost $250,000.
No match required for grant.
5.
Commissioner Liaison Committee Reports
6.
Public Comment
- Recognize individuals that are taxpayers or residents of West Norriton Township wishing to offer comment.
- Require the name and address of such persons wishing to comment.
- Permit each individual at minimum one (1) opportunity to speak. The President may require an individual who has already spoken to wait until all others wishing to speak have had the opportunity before permitting an additional opportunity to speak. Once all others have had the opportunity to speak, the President shall determine whether time would allow for additional comment from the individual wishing to speak. Such a determination shall be based solely on the factor of time and shall not be based on the content or viewpoint of the particular individual(s) seeking additional opportunity to speak.
- Provide for a five (5) minute maximum for each individual to offer public comment. There shall be no ceding or assigning of time. In no case shall a time limit of fewer than two (2) minutes be designated. It may be requested that a spokesperson from a group address the Board of Commissioners.
- Preserve order by prohibiting disruptive conduct including, but not limited to, speaking by any person who is not, at that time, taking part in public comment.
To submit written Public Comment to the Board, please click here
7.
New Business
8.
Meeting Dates
A. Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) - December 6th @ 7:00 PM;
B. Recreation Committee - November 15th @ 7:00 PM;
C. Planning Commission (PC) - November 20th @ 7:00 PM;
D. Arts & Culture Commission - November 15th @ 7:00 PM
E. Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) - None
F. Human Relations Commission (HRC) - TBA
9.