NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2017
7:30 PM
PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. MOMENT OF SILENCE
4. FLAG PRESENTATION (None)
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
- Fire Safety Awards
- Certificate of Recognition – Mike Mayberry, Fresh Works
- Spring Mill Development Update
6. PUBLIC COMMENT (Limited to Agenda Items Only)
- CONSENT ITEMS
(A) Approval of Minutes – November 15, 2017
(B) Accounts Payable – December 13, 2017
(C) Accounts Payable – December 20, 2017
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. NEW BUSINESS
(D) Consider Resolution Prohibiting Category 4 “Mini-Casinos” Within the Boundaries of Northampton Township (Back-Up in Agenda File)
(E) Consider Resolution Opposing House Bill 1620 Limiting Municipal Regulations on Public Rights of Way
(F) Consider Agreement of Sale - Elm Avenue Cell Tower Leases
(G) Consider Adoption of 2018 Budget
11. REPORTS
Dr. Kimberly Rose
Frank O’Donnell
Larry Weinstein
Eileen Silver
Barry Moore
12. MANAGER’S REPORT
13. SOLICITOR’S REPORT
14. ENGINEER’S REPORT
15. PUBLIC COMMENT
16. ADJOURNMENT
Rules of Conduct for Board of Supervisor Meetings
In order to conduct efficient and productive meetings of the Board of Supervisors, residents are encouraged to follow these simple rules when offering public comment:
- Stay focused on the topic being discussed
- Accept divergent perspectives and respect the opinions of others
- Listen carefully about what others are saying whether or not you agree
- Do not interrupt others when they are speaking
- Limit your comments to 5 minutes, if possible, to allow time for others to participate in the meeting discussion
- Focus on positive, constructive outcomes
- Avoid comments about personal matters; limit comments to Township business only
- Do not hold side conversations; they are disruptive
- Encourage & support different points of view
- When in doubt, ask for clarification
- Recognize that everyone shares responsibility for the success of the community
The Board believes that following these simple rules will encourage positive discourse on matters involving the Township and its government, improves cooperation among meeting participants, and will help keep Northampton Township a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
