MINUTES OF THE ORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SCHUYLKILLTOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA SCHUYLKILLTOWNSHIP BUILDING, 111 VALLEY: PARK ROAD, PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460 Dulyadvertised in The Potistown. Mercury and posted on w.schylAllnvp.org  HELD ON 01/02/2024  INATTENDANCE Board of Supervisors Present: Bob Cooney, Chair (viat telephone) Martha Majewski, Vice Chair Mark Donovan Danielle Jouenne Jonn Callahan lommshpAdmnsraton: Lauire Getz, Township Manager Valentina Mitterer, Assistant Township Manager William Brennan, Esq., Township Solicitor Tina Stephens, Executive Assistant  Absent: None  SWEARING-IN OF NEWLY ELECTED OFFICALS- 7:10PM  The Oath of Office was administered by Tina Stephens in her capacity as notary for the following newly  elected officials:  Jonn Callahan, Board of Supervisors Member Mark Donovan, Board of Supervisors Member Michael D'Amico, Board of Auditors Member APPOINTMENT-TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN Schuylkill Township Board of Supervisors. APPOINTMENT- CHAIRMAN  Mr. Brennan was appointed as temporary Chairman oft the meeting to accept nominations for the 2024 Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Brennan called for nominations for Chairman ofthe  Upon motion by Supervisor Majewski, seconded by Supervisor Jouenne and unanimously passed, Supervisor Donovan is appointed. as Chair for the Schuylkill Township Board of Supervisors for 2024. Upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Majewski and unanimously passed, Supervisor Cooney is appointed as Vice-Chair for the Schuylkill Township Board of Supervisors for  APPOINTMENT-VICE CHAIRMAN  2024.  Mr. Brennan relinquished the Chair to Supervisor Donovan at this time.  1    MINUTES OF THE ORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SCHUYLKILLTOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA SCHUYLKILLTOWNSHIP BUILDING, 111 VALLEY PARK ROAD, PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460 Duly advertised in The Pottslown Mercury and posted on wsehyKilivp.org  HELD ON 01/02/2024  CALLTOORDER  The yearly reorganization meeting was called to order at' 7:25 p.m. The meeting was chaired by  Supervisor Donovan leading the Pledge of Allegiance. APPOINTMENT-TREASURER  Upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Majewski and unanimously passed, Laurie Getz is appointed Treasurer for the Schuylkill Township Board of Supervisors for 2024. a) Upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Majewski, and unanimously passed, the Schuylkill Township Treasurer's Bond was set at two million dollars ($2,000,000) for  2024 with the cost oft the bond to bej paid by the Township.  APPOINTMENT-, ABSITANTTREASURES  Upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Jouenne and unanimously passed, Supervisor Majewski is appointed as Assistant Treasurer fort the Schuylkill Township Board of b) Upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Jouenne, and unanimously passed, the Schuylkill Township Assistant Treasurer's Bond was set at two million dollars ($2,000,000) for 2024 with the cost of the bond to be paid by the' Township.  Supervisors for 2024.  OTHER APPOINTMENTS  Upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Majewski and unanimously passed, Upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Majewski and unanimously passed, Upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Jouenne and unanimously passed, Upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Callahan and unanimously passed, Laurie  Laurie A. Getz is appointed as Township Manager.  Valentinal Mitterer is appointed. as. Assistant Township Manager. Valentinal Mitterer is appointed as Township Secretary. A. Getz is appointed as Assistant Township Secretary.  PUBLIC COMMENT None.  APPOINTMENT OF BOARDLIAISON POSITIONS  Upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Majewski and unanimously passed, the following appointments were made for 2024 with the Clean Energy Taskforce liaison position being  removed:  2    MINUTES OF THE ORGANIZATION MEETING OF THEI BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SCHUYLKILL TOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA SCHUYLKILLTOWNSHIP BUILDING, 111 VALLEY PARKI ROAD, PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460 Duly advertised. in The Pottstown. Mercury and posted on .sehglAilinvporg Company Liaison, CBA Bargaining Committee Liaison, Pension Committee Liaison,  HELD ON 01/02/2024  Bob Cooney. Open Space Commission Liaison. Mark Donovan Jonn Callahan. Martha Majewski Commission Delegate- Alternate Danielle Jouenne. Emergency Declaration Officer Primary. Emergency Declaration Officer Alternate Emergency Management Coordinator Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator. Vacancy Board Chair. Recycling Coordinator.  Administration Liaison, Police Department Liaison, Fire Planning Commission Liaison, Police Department Liaison, Environmental Advisory Council Liaison, Regional Trail Historical Commission Liaison, Tax Collection Liaison, Phoenixville Regional Planning Commission Delegate  Fire Company Liaison, CBA Bargaining Committee Liaison. Committee Liaison, Devault Trail Committee Liaison  Phoenixville Area School District Liaison, Phoenixville Regional Planning  Laurie Getz Martha Majewski Rafael Henin Ashley Bengough Sandra Henzie  Ryan) Hough & Hough Associates  Supervisor Donovan commented that the Clean Energy Transition Plan Taskforce has completed their  work, sO the position is not being appointed for 2024.  Supervisor Majewski commented to confirm all appointments have been informed. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COUNCILS  Planning Commission  Ona motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Majewski, and unanimously passed, the following are appointed to the Schuylkill Township Planning Commission fora  four-year term to expire December 31,2027. Michael Bauer, Township resident Andrew Jaçob, Township resident Environmental Advisory Council term to expire December 31, 2026.  Onai motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Jouenne, and unanimously passed, the following are appointed to the Schuylkill Township Environmental Advisory Council for at three-year  Charles Aquilina, Township resident (Alternate to Member)  Jonathan Meyers, Township resident  Historical Commission December: 31, 2026.  On a motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Majewski, and unanimously passed, the following are appointed to the Schuylkill Township Historical Commission for three-year term to expire  Khail Hihi, Township Resident David Kiefer, Township Resident  3    MINUTES OF THE ORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SCHUYLKILLTOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA SCHUYLKILLTOWNSHIP BUILDING, 111 VALLEY PARK ROAD, PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460 Duly advertised in The Potfstown. Mercury and posted on nw.schylillvp.org  HELD ON 01/02/2024  Peter Levin, Township Resident (Alternate to Member)  Open Space Commission year term to. December 31,2 2026. ADMINISTRATIVEAPPOINTMENIS  Onar motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Majewski, and unanimously passed, Kathi Lex, Township resident, is appointed to the Schuylkill Township Open Space Commission fora a three-  Upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Majewski, and unanimously passed, the following administrative appointments are made: for 2024 until such time as amended by the Board of  Supervisors.  Open Records Officer.. Alternate Open Records Officer.. VFSA Joint Board Member.. VFSA Joint Board. Alternate. Tax Hearing Officer. Township Roadmaster. Township Engineer Township Traffic Engineer Township Solicitor. Township Conflict Counsel Township Land Planner. Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor. Zoning Officer/BCO. Building Inspector! Code Enforcement Officer/ Alternate Zoning Officer/ Alternate BCO. Fire Marshal. Deputy Fire Marshals. Fire Police Captain.  Valentina Mitterer Laurie A. Getz Laurie A. Getz Martha M. Majewski Laurie A. Getz Nicholas J. Cinciripino T & M Associates /Paul Boettinger, P.E. Bowman (McMahon Associates) Sianal Law/ Michael G. Crotty Natural Lands Kimberly J. Yocom-Valyo  Open Records Officer-Police Dept.. : Lt. Billl Fitzsimmons  Butera, Beausang, Cohen & Brennan/William J.) Brennan, Esq. Gawthrop Greenwood PC/Patrick McKenna, Esq.  ARRO Consulting, Inc. Evan' Taylor Joel Zimmerman Chris McKay  Supervisor Majewski commented to confirm all appointments have been informed.  OTHER MOTIONS  Upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Jouenne, and unanimously passed, the Board of Supervisors approved and authorized the advertising oft the dates of the 2024 Board of Supervisor Meetings as well as Board of Supervisors Work Sessions, Environmental, Advisory Council, Historical Commission, Open Space Commission, Planning Commission, and Zoning Hearing Board  meetings as presented on the 2024 calendar.  4    MINUTES OF THE ORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SCHUYLKILLTOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA SCHUYLKILL TOWNSHIP BUILDING, 111 VALLEY PARKI ROAD, PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460 Duly advertised in The Poftstown Mercury and posted on wisehy/Aillvporg Upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Majewski, and unanimously passed, the Board of Supervisors of Schuylkill Township authorized a requirement that all expenditures in excess of five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) must receive prior approval of the Board of Supervisors. Upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Jouenne, and unanimously passed, the Board of Supervisors of Schuylkill Township approved for 2024 a township mileage reimbursement rate of$0.67 per mile consistent with the United States Internal Revenue Service Guidelines. Upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Majewski, and unanimously passed, the Board of Supervisors of Schuylkill Township appointed Laurie A. Getz as the Township's Voting Delegate, with Supervisor Donovan as the Alternate, to the 2024 PSATS Conference. April 23-26, 2024. Upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Callahan, and unanimously passed, the Board of Supervisors of Schuylkill Township authorized up to: seven (7) individuals to attend the 2024 Upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Jouenne, and unanimously passed, the Board of Supervisors of Schuylkill Township authorized Laurie. A. Getz to attend the PA Municipal League PELRAS Annual Training Conference at' The Penn Starter Hotel & Conference Center March 13- Upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Jouenne, and unanimously passed, the Board of Supervisors of Schuylkill Township to approve employment contract ofLaurie Getz as Upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Jouenne, and unanimously passed, the Board of Supervisors of Schuylkill Township extended the current Memorandum ofUnderstanding Township Manager Getz commented that the MOU's will be handled at the next business meeting, the  HELD ON 01/02/2024  PSATS Conference with overnight accommodations ifrequested.  15,2024 with overnight accommodations.  Township Manger for the term of. January 1,2024 to. January 1,2026.  (MOU) for the Chiefof Police and Lieutenant through January 10,2024.  extension is purely administrative in nature. Resolution No. 2024-01: Depositories and Signatories  Resolved upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Majewski, and unanimously passed, the Board of Supervisors of Schuylkill Township approved. Resolution! No 2024-01 Depositories  and Signatories.  Resolution No. 2024-02: Appointment of Certified Public Accountant  Resolved upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Majewski and unanimously passed, the Board of Supervisors approved Resolution No 2024-02 Appointment of Certified Public  Accountant.  Resolution No. 2024-03: 2024 Schuylkill Township Fee Schedule  5    MINUTES OF THE ORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SCHUYLKILLTOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA SCHUYLKILLTOWNSHIP BUILDING, 111 VALLEY: PARK ROAD, PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460 Duly advertised in The Potlstown. Mercury and posted on ww.schg/Allnvp.org Resolved upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Majewski, and unanimously passed, thel Board of Supervisors of Schuylkill Township approved Resolution No 2024-032024 Resolution No. 2024-04: Schuylkill' Township Emergency Services Provision  HELD ON 01/02/2024  Schuylkill Township Fee Schedule.  Resolved upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Majewski, and unanimously passed, thel Board of Supervisors of Schuylkill Township approved Resolution No 2024-04 Emergency  Services Provision.  Resolution No. 2024-05: Schuylkill Township Affirmation Code of Conduct  Resolved upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Majewski, and unanimously passed, the Board of Supervisors of Schuylkill Township approved Resolution No 2024-05 Township Resolution No. 2024-06: Establishing Procedures and Rules for Compliance with the Pennsylvania Resolved upon motion by Supervisor) Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Majewski, and unanimously passed, the Board of Supervisors of Schuylkill Township approved Resolution No 2024-06 Establishing Procedures and Rules for Compliance with the Pennsylvania Right tol Know Law.  Affirmation ofCode ofConduct. Right-To-Know Law  NEW BUSINESS  Upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Majewski, and unanimously passed, the Board of Supervisors of Schuylkill Township authorized advertisement tol Bid the Green Light Go' Traffic Signal Improvements of System Connection along Pothouse Road and Whitehorse Road.  PUBLICCOMMENT None. ADJOURNMENT passed.  At7:45 p.m., the 2024 Organization Meeting oft the Schuylkill Township Board of Supervisors was adjourned upon motion by Supervisor Donovan, seconded by Supervisor Majewski and unanimously  Respeetiulysubmited, Valentina Mitterer Township Secretary  VlatimMzLy  6