253 Municipal Drive
Thorndale, PA 19372
January 4, 2016 7:03 PM
Call to order
Attendance – Cynthia L. H. Eshleman; President, Jennifer Breton; Vice Chairman, John Contento; Commissioner, Joshua Young; Commissioner, George Chambers; Commissioner, Greg Prowant; Township Manager, Jeffrey W. McClintock, PE, CFM; Township Engineer, and Denise Miller Recording Secretary.
Administration of Oath of Office – Administered by the Honorable Judge Jeff Valocchi
Commissioner elect Jennifer M. Breton – The Honorable Judge Jeff Valocchi swore in Jennifer M. Breton as Caln Township Commissioner.
Commissioner elect George M. Chambers – The Honorable Judge Jeff Valocchi swore in George M. Chambers as Caln Township Commissioner.
Commissioner Young called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM
Commissioner’s and Audience pledged allegiance to the flag.
Commissioner Young introduced former Commissioners in the audience, and Dave Lamb of the Planning Commission.
Nominations for Board President
Commissioner Young called for nominations for the President of the Board. Mr. Chambers made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Breton, to nominate Cynthia Eshleman as Board President. Commissioner Contento nominated himself as President of the Board. Vote failed due to no second. Commissioner Young called for a motion to close nominations. Moved by Commissioner Contento and seconded by Commissioner Chambers. Vote passed 5-0. Commissioner Young called for a vote for stated motion to elect Commissioner Eshleman as Board President. Vote passed 5-0.
Nominations for Board Vice President
Commissioner Eshleman opened nominations for Vice President of the Board. Commissioner Young motioned, seconded by Commissioner Chambers, to nominate Commissioner Breton for Board Vice President. Vote passed 5-0.
Appointments and Reappointments of Officials
Commissioner Eshleman entertained a motion to appoint the following officials. Moved by Commissioner Young and seconded by Commissioner Breton. Vote passed 5-0.
- Solicitor – Buckley, Brion, McGuire Morris LLP
- Township Secretary – Mary Kemble Slade
- Township Engineer – Jeffrey W. McClintock, P.E., C.F.M.
- Fire Marshall and Emergency Management Coordinator – Ray Stackhouse
- Zoning Officer and Building Code Official – Keystone Municipal Services
- Administration Officer for Pensions – Gregory Prowant, AICP
- Auditor – Maulo & Company
- Treasurer – Bonnie Smith
- Vacancy Board Chair – Al DiMatteo
Appointments and Reappointments to Boards and Commissions
Commissioner Eshleman entertained a motion to reappoint the following to Boards and Commissions. Moved by Commissioner Young and seconded by Commissioner Chambers. Vote passed 5-0.
- Patty DeFroscia reappointment to the Historical Commission for term ending 12/31/20.
- Lorraine Tindaro appointment to the Historical Commission for term ending 12/31/20.
- Eugene Spratt reappointment to the Planning Commission for term ending 12/31/19.
- John Robinson Jr. (Ex-Officio) reappointment to the Planning Commission for the term ending 12/31/17.
- Chuck Coxson appointment to the Zoning Hearing Board for the term ending 12/31/18.
- Jim Mayrides alternate reappointment to the Zoning Hearing Board for the term ending 12/31/18.
The following appointments and reappointments will be brought for a vote at a future meeting, once all interviews are conducted. Civil Service, Municipal Authority, and Park and Recreation.
Approval of Agreements
Severance Agreement for Andy Reczek – Commissioner Eshleman entertained a motion for acceptance of the Severance Agreement for Andy Reczek. Moved by Commissioner Contento and seconded by Commissioner Young. Resident Bob Reymos requested a copy of the Severance Agreement. Commissioner Eshleman replied that it will be made available for him. Vote passed 5-0.
Keystone Municipal Services – Commissioner Eshleman entertained a motion to approve Keystone Municipal Services as the Township Zoning and Building Official. Moved by Commissioner Contento and seconded by Commissioner Breton. Vote passed 5-0.
Local Government Management Services – Commissioner Eshleman entertained a motion to accept the Local Government Management Services contract. Moved by Commissioner Contento and seconded by Commissioner Young. Vote passed 5-0.
Comments
Commissioner Eshleman called for public comments. There were none.
Adjournment
Commissioner Contento made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Breton, to adjourn the Reorganization meeting at 7:15 PM. Vote passed 5-0.
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