Tonight’s Planning Commission Meeting has been canceled due to today’s Primary Elections and the Township Building being a polling PLace.
Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, April 23rd is canceled
Sample Ballots for PA Primary Election Tuesday April 23rd, 2024
The PA Primary Election will take place Tuesday, April 23rd.
- Polls are open on election day from 7 A.M. – 8 P.M.
- The polls are located at the Bridgeton Township Building
- Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee/mail-in ballots is April 23rd (must be received by 8 pm) at these sites: https://www.buckscounty.gov/1417/Drop-Box-Locations
Township Supervisor’s Meeting Minutes – March 13th, 2024
BRIDGETON TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS
Minutes of March 13, 2024 Regular Monthly Meeting
The regular meeting of the Bridgeton Township Board of Supervisors was held on March 13, 2024 as advertised, at the
Township Building, 1370 Bridgeton Hill Road, Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania. This meeting was also held remotely via
Zoom. Present were Supervisor Gard Holby, Supervisor Michael Lynch, and Supervisor Roger Keller (virtual). Also present
were Secretary/Treasurer Sheryl Patterson and CC Hopf (virtual). Solicitor David Shafkowitz was absent.
Supervisor Holby called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM. No executive session was held prior to the meeting as there were
no matters of real estate or litigation. It was noted that the February 14, 2024 Regular Monthly Meeting of the Bridgeton
Township Board of Supervisors was cancelled due to lack of quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA:
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Upon motion by Supervisor Lynch and seconded by Supervisor Keller which carried 3-0, the minutes from the January 2,
2024 reorganization/regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors were approved.
BILLS/PAYROLL: Upon motion by Supervisor Lynch and seconded by Supervisor Keller , which carried 3-0, the bills and
payroll in the amount of $ 33,092.31 from January were approved; the bills and payroll in the amount of $ 14,901.27
from February were approved; and the bills and payroll in the amount of $ 11,882.81 from March were approved.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Upon motion by Supervisor Lynch and seconded by Supervisor Holby, which carried
3-0, the Treasurer’s Reports from December 2023, January 2024, and February 2024 were approved.
REPORTS:
1. Fire Company – No report.
2. Open Space – The park name has been voted upon and “Bridgeton Nature Preserve” was chosen. There will be a park sign placed by Tinicum Conservancy listing all those who contributed funds for the purchase of the park. Others will pay for the cost for the sign. Construction of the trails will begin this spring.
3. Solicitor – Upon motion by Supervisor Lynch and seconded by Supervisor Keller, which carried 3-0, the request to
advertise the latest version of the Comprehensive Plan Update was approved. Thanks were given to the Planning
Commission for all their hard work on this project.
4. Planning Commission – CC Hopf reported that the Planning Commission met on February 27 and reviewed a line-by-line
draft of the proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance. They considered everything that was sent to them as well as the
residents’ comments. At the next meeting on March 26, the Planning Commission will finish making recommendations,
which will then be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors.
5. Secretary/Treasurer – a) Liquid Fuels money was received in the amount of $ 49,427.68; b) the DCED audit was on
March 7th; and c) the 2022 Liquid Fuels audit occurred on March 18.
6. B/N/T Groundwater Committee – has a new chairman – Tom Eckhoff; they are working on a new website to concentrate
data. The B/N/T Groundwater Committee will have two presentations at Palisades High School @ 7:30 PM: a) 4/8 – water
quality testing; and b) 4/22 – understand and protect our local water aquifer.
7. Roadmaster – the Canal Lane Bridge has been demolished and is scheduled to re-open in the fall.
8. Zoning Officer – submitted a written report to the Board of Supervisors.
9. Emergency Management – gave a briefing to the Board of Supervisors for emergency preparedness and will also
coordinate with Bucks County Emergency Services.
10. Traffic Committee – a) data gathering is continuing with one sign but another one is needed so both northbound and
southbound directions can be monitored – will give baseline of speeding on River Road to be presented to PennDOT so that
calming measures can be installed; b) recommend installing a camera at the Milford Bridge to document the truck traffic –
will give more information to report to PennDOT.
OLD BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) Upon motion by Supervisor Lynch and seconded by Supervisor Keller, which carried 3-0, the request for fire police for the Plumstead Township Blaze of Glory 5K Run on March 23, 2024 was approved.
2) Upon motion by Supervisor Lynch and seconded by Supervisor Keller, which carried 3-0, the request for fire police for the Borough of Sellersville 150th Anniversary/Memorial Day Parade on May 25, 2024 from 8 AM – 1 PM was approved.
3) Upon motion by Supervisor Lynch and seconded by Supervisor Keller, which carried 3-0, the request for participation in
the Mosquito Control Program enacted by the Bucks County Health Department was approved.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
A general discussion ensued about the closing of the towpath below Homestead General Store, truck traffic, and
emergency preparedness.
ADJOURNMENT:
Upon a motion by Supervisor Lynch and seconded by Supervisor Keller, which carried 3-0, the meeting was adjourned at
8:06 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheryl L. Patterson
Secretary/Treasurer
Supervisors Meeting, Live and Zoom Wednesday, April 10th, 7pm
BRIDGETON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
AGENDA
APRIL 10, 2024
In Person & Virtual Via Zoom
Meeting ID: 976 4322 6924
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE Regular Meeting, March 13, 2024
APPROVAL OF BILLS/PAYROLL –
APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT – March, 2024
REPORTS
1. Fire Company –
2. Open Space –
3. Solicitor –
4. Planning Commission –
5. Secretary/Treasurer
6. B/N/T Groundwater Committee –
7. Roadmaster –
8. Zoning Officer – report sent to Supervisors
9. Emergency Management –
10. Traffic Committee –
OLD BUSINESS
1.
NEW BUSINESS
- Acceptance of 2024 Road Project Bid
- Request for Fire Police – Tinicum Arts Festival on Saturday, July 13 from 10 AM – 6 PM & Sunday, July 14 from 10 AM – 5 PM
- Motion by the Board to change the name of the ARPA Fund to “Reserve Fund”
- Opposition to PSATS Resolution # 24-26 – it is seeking a way to eliminate the elected Tax Collector position
PUBLIC COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting May 8, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, March 26th at 7:30 pm, Live & Zoom
The Zoom link for tonight’s Planning Commission Meeting is:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84570446035?pwd=zzxyhgxVXMYdjGjsYkPJOE6c2MNYVa.1
BRIDGETON TOWNSHIP PLANNIG COMMISSION
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
AGENDA – March 26, 2024
IN PERSON MEETING AND VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
CALL TO ORDER at 7:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THIS SEQUENCE OF AGENDA TOPICS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE February 27, 2024 BTPC MEETING
OLD BUSINESS –
SHORT TERM RENTAL/STR ORDINANCE proposal review, development and recommendation:
- March 2024 BTPC meeting – The February 2024 BTPC meeting covered a line-by-line review of the draft Bridgeton Township STR ordinance. The purpose of this meeting is to construct a final document from the Planning Commission, using all of the comments from the Public and Commissioners to be recommended to the BT BOS as a guide. There is a simple majority approval of the Commissioners to advance this to the next level of review and discussion by the Board of Supervisors.
- Note: several meetings were given to collecting public comments from individuals as well as a group called RRBT whose proposal was publicly reviewed line by line. All of the public input will be analyzed with all information collected from the Commissioner’s research in the February and March BTPC meetings.
NEW BUSINESS
BT PLANNING COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
- Comments will be restricted to 3 minutes per speaker.
- And/or may be presented in longer written form to: info@bridgetontwp.org
ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting is the 4TH Tuesday of the Month, April 23, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, March 26th at 7:30 pm, Live & Zoom
BRIDGETON TOWNSHIP PLANNIG COMMISSION
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
AGENDA – March 26, 2024
IN PERSON MEETING AND VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
CALL TO ORDER at 7:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THIS SEQUENCE OF AGENDA TOPICS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE February 27, 2024 BTPC MEETING
OLD BUSINESS –
SHORT TERM RENTAL/STR ORDINANCE proposal review, development and recommendation:
- March 2024 BTPC meeting – The February 2024 BTPC meeting covered a line-by-line review of the draft Bridgeton Township STR ordinance. The purpose of this meeting is to construct a final document from the Planning Commission, using all of the comments from the Public and Commissioners to be recommended to the BT BOS as a guide. There is a simple majority approval of the Commissioners to advance this to the next level of review and discussion by the Board of Supervisors.
- Note: several meetings were given to collecting public comments from individuals as well as a group called RRBT whose proposal was publicly reviewed line by line. All of the public input will be analyzed with all information collected from the Commissioner’s research in the February and March BTPC meetings.
NEW BUSINESS
BT PLANNING COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
- Comments will be restricted to 3 minutes per speaker.
- And/or may be presented in longer written form to: info@bridgetontwp.org
ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting is the 4TH Tuesday of the Month, April 23, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Delaware River expected to crest below Flood level at Riegelsville Monday morning.
According to the NOAA River Forecast website, the Delaware River is expected to crest at the Riegelsville Bridge river gauge at 14 feet Monday morning, a foot below the Action Level. Below are the river levels and expected impacts and a chart showing historic crests:
These images were taken from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which maintains and monitors river gauges along the length of the Delaware River. For more much information, here is a link to the NOAA Riegelsville River Gauge, which is updated regularly:
https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=phi&gage=rgln4
The main NOAA River Forecast site is available here:
Bridgeton Township Inaugural Newsletter
Bridgeton Township launched it’s inaugural, printed newsletter last week. “We wanted to reach out through all forms of media to our residents, mindful that not everyone uses the same tools of communication” said the Chairman of the Township Board of Supervisors, Gard Holby.
Plans for right now are to publish 4 editions annually. Here is a link to our eNewsletter: https://online.fliphtml5.com/mbqek/jsrx/#p=1
Supervisors Meeting, Live and Zoom Wednesday, March 13th, 7pm
BRIDGETON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ORGANIZATION/REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
AGENDA
March 13, 2024
In Person & Virtual Via Zoom
Meeting ID: 976 4322 6924
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE Regular & Re-organization Meeting January 2, 2024
APPROVAL OF BILLS/PAYROLL – $ 33,092.31 (January 2024)
$ 14,901.27 (February 2024)
(March 2024)
APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT – December 2023, January 2024 & February, 2024
REPORTS
1. Fire Company –
2. Open Space –
3. Solicitor – advertising of the latest version of the Comprehensive Plan Update
4. Planning Commission –
5. Secretary/Treasurer
6. B/N/T Groundwater Committee –
7. Roadmaster –
8. Zoning Officer – report sent to Supervisors
9. Emergency Management –
10. Traffic Committee –
OLD BUSINESS
1.
NEW BUSINESS
- Request for Fire Police – Plumstead Township Blaze of Glory 5K Run on March 23, 2024
- Request for Fire Police – Borough of Sellersville 150th Anniversary/Memorial Day Parade on May 25, 2024 from 8 AM – 1 PM
3. Request for Participation in Mosquito Control Program – Bucks County Health Department
PUBLIC COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting April 10, 2024 at 7:00 pm
State Senator Jarrett Coleman Pop-up Office in Hilltown today.
Senator Coleman’s staff will be helping with state government-related issues, programs and services in your neighborhood. We can help residents apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, which offers rebates of up to $1,000 to state residents age 65 or older, widows and widowers age 50 or older, or anyone age 18 and older who is 100% disabled.
Sign up link: https://senatorcoleman.com/pop-up-office-hours-available/
Staff also can help visitors with Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA) cards, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) issues, Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer Unclaimed Property program searches and claim requests, state agency issues not related to PennDOT, and other state government concerns.
Mobile office services will be offered on the following dates:
- Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nockamixon Township Building, 589 Lake Warren Road, Upper Black Eddy.
- Tuesday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hilltown Township Administration Building, 13 W. Creamery Road, Hilltown.