Board approves fee schedule, road‑program advertisement and several routine items; appointments advance

The Board of Supervisors approved a slate of routine but consequential actions at its Feb. 6 meeting, including an updated fee schedule, authorization to advertise the township’s 2023 road program and a proposed ordinance to restrict stopping and parking near Maple Point Middle School, and authorization of several contracts and incentive payments.

Most votes were unanimous. The board approved the consent agenda and adopted Resolution 23‑04 (fee schedule) after staff said the redlined packet clarifies several categories and aligns fees for large non‑residential construction with comparable municipalities. The board unanimously authorized advertisement to solicit bids for the 2023 road program, which lists resurfacing and drainage work on identified streets and includes two alternates: North Fire Station parking lot and a walking path reconstruction on Frosty Hollow Road.

On traffic safety the board authorized advertisement of Ordinance 23‑01 to establish a no stopping/standing/parking zone on Briggs Road between Langhorne‑Yardley Road and Paxton Lane on weekdays from 2–4 p.m.; staff said the change responds to police and citizens‑traffic commission recommendations addressing school‑dismissal safety. The board agreed to notify residents immediately adjacent to the proposed restriction before the ordinance comes back for final action.

The board also authorized a professional‑services agreement with actuarial firm Conrad Siegel and approved the township’s volunteer firefighter and EMS incentive program, which offers $250 per active volunteer and a $100 parks & recreation credit; staff said the program is budgeted in the fire protection fund. Several motions to accept resignations and to reappoint or appoint volunteers to advisory bodies were carried; a contested appointment for Ryan Leighton to the Planning Commission passed 4‑1.

Votes at a glance (as recorded in meeting):
- Consent agenda: motion carries 5‑0 (SEG 175–183).
- Resolution 23‑04 (fee schedule): approved 5‑0 (SEG 184–223).
- Advertise 2023 road program: authorized 5‑0 (SEG 294–305).
- Advertise Ordinance 23‑01 (Briggs Road no‑parking zone): authorized 5‑0 (SEG 379–392).
- Volunteer firefighter & EMS incentive program: authorized 5‑0 (SEG 420–429).
- Professional services agreement with Conrad Siegel: authorized 5‑0 (SEG 459–469).
- Resignations accepted and multiple appointments: motions carried (various segments); Ryan Leighton appointment to Planning Commission carried 4‑1 (SEG 769–779).

Why it matters: These actions set administrative fees, begin the procurement process for major road work, and advance personnel and vendor contracts that affect township operations and budgets. Several items, including the Briggs Road ordinance and the road program, will return for later action that may involve further public notice or bidding.

Next steps: Ordinance 23‑01 will be advertised and brought back for consideration; the road program will proceed to public bidding; contracts and incentive programs are funded per staff representations and will be implemented by the responsible departments.