BUSINESS & ADMINISTRATION
Upper Merion Township
Boards and Commissions

Board Staff Contact Telephone
Board Vacancy Committee Robert Krutsick  
Elected Board of Auditors
Thomas Hough
George Shoffner
Van Weiss
Nick Hiriak 610-265-2600 x212
Transportation Authority
Oversees all transportation improvements including those on highways, parkways and parking lots.
Michael Santillo
Louis Zotti
Carl Pinto
Tad Hershey
Marvin Meneeley
   
General Authority
Organized for the purpose of overseeing the expansion of the existing township building and facilities and the funding of the expansion project. .
Tad Hershey
Marvin Meneeley
Carl Pinto
Louis Zotti
Michael Santillo
   
Municipal Utility Authority
Responsible for the sewering of the Township.
Stanley Channick
Edward J. Veneziale
Alfred MacCart
Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin
Pete Smyrk
Donald E. Burgess 610-265-2606 x106
Economic and Community
Development Committee

Develops long-term, strategic plans for Upper Merion, and advises the Board of Supervisors in planning for the township's long-term economic growth and community development, while attempting to maintain the highest possible quality of life for residents.
Greg Waks
Eric Medrow
Timothy Spangler
Sharyn Clauson
Stanley Channick
William J. Clements, Esq.
Brody Bovero 610-265-2600 x125
Environmental Advisory Council
Reviews all environmental laws and reports findings to the Board of Supervisors. Holds public meetings to collect information and public input on current environmental issues.
David Parsells
Sal Sonsino
Jenn Rebain
Vivian Peikin
Lewis Luchie, Jr.
Sandra Alexander
Janet Medrow
Bill Daywalt 610-265-2606 x104
Fire & Rescue Services Board
Submits recommendations regarding apparatus specifications, major equipment purchases, safety and training and financial allocations and loans to the Township.
William Jenaway
Dennis Orangers
William Gittins
Pamela Forster
Gerry Dolga
Charles S. Rossi
Eugene Lonchar
George Fielden 610-265-2608 x118
Library Board of Directors
Plans, conducts and maintains a free, public, non-sectarian library for the use of the residents of the Township.
Susan Lomax
John Egan
Aleta Cantwell Duey
Dennis Wagner
Doris Freeman
David Bristowe
Helene Thorpe
Karl Helicher 610-205-8548
Media Communications
Advisory Board

Assists in promoting and developing all media communications options in Upper Merion and advises the Board of Supervisors on the operation of cable communication technology within the Township.
David Rassbach
William Carroll
Richard Rhindress
Brian Powers
Howard Hoffman
Gerald Denick
Michelle Michael
Ed Higgins 610-205-8544
Open Space Plan Committee
Advise the Board of Supervisors on open space issues as mandated by Montgomery County's "Green Fields Green Towns" program.
Eric H. Medrow
Susan Kirkpatrick
Joseph Bartlett, Jr.
David Broida
Cathy Farrell
Barry Jeffries
Linda Butler Livesay
Mark A. McKee
Dan Rooney
Scott Sibley
John M. Tallman, Jr.
Vacant
Dan Russell 610-265-1071
Park and Recreation Board
Adopts rules and regulations governing park use, reviews all matters pertaining to the park system and recreation programs, including each fiscal year's proposed capital and operating budgets.
John Tallman, Jr.
Barbara Schafer
David Burns
Eileen Connelly
Brenda Wickersham
Lisa Schinski
Dan Russell 610-265-1071
Pension Advisory Board/Health
& Welfare Board of Trustees

Monitors the investment performance of Township pension funds and considers appeals to employee health and welfare benefits program.
Eric Medrow
Trustees:
Ronald G. Wagenmann
Barbara Frailey
Ronald Fonock
Employee Representatives:
Andy Andreyko
Robert McKernan
Fred Santoro 610-265-2600 x210
Planning Commission
Sees that existing land is used in the best interest of the Township, as well as the landowner. Conducts studies that will impact the Township in the years to come, examines subdivison and land development plans.
Robert Krutsick
Ken Forman
Mark McKee
Steven J. Elgart
James Shelton
Robert Loeper 610-265-2606 x102
Police Citizen Advisory Board
Promotes communication of public safety issues between citizens and the Police Department. Assists in identifying community problems and developing responsive solutions.
Jennifer Schauble
Catherine McBride
David Rassbach
Thomas Halfpenny
John Kelly
Stanley Doniger
Frank Rodrique
Ronald Fonock
Michael L. Martin
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Shade Tree and
Beautification Commission

Reviews landscape plans when appropriate for developer compliance to existing codes and ordinances and makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. To help promote pride in keeping the community attractive, presents beautification awards annually to residents who have improved their properties. On an ongoing basis, committed to beautifying roadways and parks within the township.
Michael Countis
Jim Ruddy
Vacant
Linda Livesay
Brad Murphy
Jay Kowal 610-279-9545
Zoning Hearing Board
Works to stabilize and maintain the character of neighborhoods and business districts by providing for uniform regulations throughout the township. Conducts meetings at the request of developers and those seeking a change in existing zoning provisions or classifications
Michael Fiore
Robert Montemayor
Mark S. DePillis
William Whitmore
Mark Zadroga  610-265-2608 x114



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