There are 20 commissions, boards and authorities currently serving
Upper Merion Township. They are staffed by appointed citizens who assist in
Township government by advising, informing and assisting the Board of
Supervisors. These citizen volunteers provide a valuable service to the
Township.
| Board |
Staff
Contact |
Telephone |
| Board Vacancy Committee |
Ralph P. Volpe |
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Elected Board of Auditors George
Shoffner Van Weiss Lynn Cosentino |
Nick Hiriak |
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Transportation Authority Oversees all
transportation improvements including those on highways, parkways and parking
lots. Michael Santillo Louis Zotti Carl Pinto Tad Hershey
Marvin Meneeley |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
Sharyn Clauson Lydia Dan-Sardinas Michelle Gallagher Bruce
Mitchell Jessica Etezady Carole Kenney Scott Sibley |
Brody Bovero |
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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. Sandra
Alexander Jenn Rebain Vivian Peikin David Parsells Lewis
Luchie, Jr. Sal Sonsino Janet Medrow |
Bill Daywalt |
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Fire & Rescue Services Board
Submits recommendations regarding apparatus specifications, major equipment
purchases, safety and training and financial allocations and loans to the
Township. Pamela Forster Gerry Dolga William Gittins Mark
Ross Chris Camarda Charles S. Rossi Eugene Lonchar |
Bill Henderson |
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Library Board of Directors Plans,
conducts and maintains a free, public, non-sectarian library for the use of the
residents of the Township. John Egan Helene Thorpe David
Bristowe Susan Lomax Michael Duris Aleta Cantwell Duey Tracy
Pasquale |
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
Howard Hoffman Gerald Denick William Carroll Jeffrey Pasquale
Michelle Michael James Kravitz |
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 |
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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. David Burns Michael
Trachtenberg Eileen Connelly Barbara Schafer Neil Sardinas |
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 Ronald Fonock Ronald G. Wagenmann
Vincent Mallon Trustees: Erika Spott Employee
Representatives: Andy Andreyko Robert McKernan |
Fred Santoro |
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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 |
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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. Frank Rodrique Matt Frangiosa
Catherine McBride Jennifer Schauble Thomas Halfpenny Allan
Pomerantz David Rassbach |
Ronald Fonock Charles
Zadroga |
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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 Dr. David
Krasner Jane Moore |
Jay Kowal |
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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 Robert Montemayor Mark S. DePillis
William Whitmore Brad Murphy |
Mark Zadroga |
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