[0:00] All right, everybody. Good evening. >> Good evening, everyone. Happy New Year.

[0:04] Uh, my name is Dave Berman. I'm the township manager here in Havford

[0:07] Township. Today is January 5th, 2026, and this is the annual organizational

[0:12] meeting of the Hefford Township Board of Commissioners. We'll start with the roll

[0:17] call. Commissioner Gand, >> present.

[0:19] » Commissioner Elect Forst Gr >> here.

[0:22] » Commissioner McCluskey here. >> Commissioner elect Trump Trombetta

[0:25] » here. >> Commissioner Cavender

[0:27] » here. Commissioner Elect Holmes >> here.

[0:30] » Commissioner Quinn >> here.

[0:31] » Commissioner Elect Hart >> here.

[0:33] » Commissioner McCullum >> here.

[0:35] » Now I'd ask Chief Iola to please lead us in the pledge of

[0:38] » allegiance

[0:43] » to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it

[0:47] stands one nationy [clears throat]

[0:52] andice for all. God bless America.

[1:00] Next, I'd like to welcome the honorable Elysia

[1:04] Mancini Dur, who will administer the oath of office to the newly reelected

[1:08] commissioners of Everford Township, beginning with Commissioner Elect Forsty

[1:12] Grub.

[1:16] [applause]

[1:42] I, Cheryl Forste, >> I, Cheryl Forste,

[1:46] » do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear

[1:48] » that I will support, obey, and defend >> that I will support, obey, and defend

[1:52] » the Constitution of the United states, >> the Constitution of the United States,

[1:56] » the Constitution of this Commonwealth, >> the Constitution of this Commonwealth,

[2:00] » and that I will discharge the duties >> and that I will discharge the duties

[2:04] » of Commissioner Second Ward >> of Commissioner Second Ward

[2:07] » in Havford Township, Delaware County >> in Havford Township, Delaware County

[2:10] » with fidelity >> with fidelity.

[2:13] » Congratulations.

[2:26] Next, Commissioner elect Trombetta.

[2:41] Okay. >> I, Judy Trotta,

[2:46] » I, Judy Trombetta, >> do solemnly swear

[2:49] » do solemnly swear >> that I will support, obey, and defend

[2:52] » that I will support, obey, and defend >> the Constitution of the United States

[2:56] » the Constitution of the United States. >> The Constitution of this Commonwealth

[3:00] » the Constitution of this Commonwealth >> and I will discharge the duties

[3:04] » and I will discharge the duties >> of Commissioner Fourth Ward

[3:07] » of Commissioner for Ward >> in Hford Township, Delaware County. in

[3:11] Hfordford Township, Delaware County. >> Fidelity.

[3:13] » With fidelity. Thank you, [applause]

[3:24] » Commissioner Elect Holmes.

[3:39] Andy, be very careful with this. This is a first edition. [laughter]

[3:48] » Yeah, do that. I, Larry Holmes,

[3:51] » I, Larry Holmes, >> do solemnly swear

[3:54] » do solemnly swear >> that I will support, obey, and defend

[3:57] » that I will support, obey, and defend the

[3:59] » Constitution of the United States >> the Constitution of the United States

[4:02] » constitution of this commonwealth >> the Constitution of this Commonwealth

[4:06] » and that I will discharge the duties >> and I will discharge the duties

[4:09] » of Commissioner Sixth Ward >> of Commissioner Sixth Ward

[4:12] » in Havford Township, Delaware County >> in Havford Township, Delaware County

[4:16] » with fidelity. with Fidelity.

[4:30] » Commissioner elect Hart.

[4:43] I, Jerry Hart, >> I, Jerry Hart,

[4:45] » do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear

[4:47] » that I will support, obey, and defend >> that I will support, obey, and defend

[4:51] the >> Constitution of the United States

[4:53] » the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of this

[4:56] Commonwealth >> and the Constitution of this

[4:58] Commonwealth >> and that I will discharge the duties

[5:00] » and I will discharge the duties >> of Commissioner A Ward

[5:04] » of Commissioner A Ward >> in Havford Township, Delaware County

[5:07] » in Havford Township, Delaware County >> with fidelity

[5:10] » with fidelity. All

[5:14] » [applause]

[5:18] » right, we don't have rolls.

[5:24] » Oh,

[5:31] » hold auditor Ross Anderson. Just in time.

[5:34] » Right on time. >> Could I get help with the uh

[5:40] » Do you mind holding? Good to see you.

[5:54] » Say it with me. >> Yes.

[5:58] I, Ross Anderson, >> I, Ross Anderson,

[6:00] » do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear

[6:02] » that I will support, obey, and defend >> that I will support, obey, and defend

[6:05] » the Constitution of the United States >> the Constitution of the United States

[6:09] » the Constitution of this Commonwealth >> the Constitution of this Commonwealth

[6:12] » and that I will discharge the duties >> and that I will discharge the duties

[6:16] » of auditor in Havford Township >> of auditor in Hford Township.

[6:20] » Delaware County >> Delaware County

[6:21] » with fidelity >> with fidelity.

[6:28] » [applause]

[6:55] » Okay, now that the oaths of office are complete,

[6:58] um, as township manager, I'll offer a few brief remarks. Um, I want to talk

[7:03] about trust in public service. Um, it comes down to doing the little things

[7:08] that we say we're going to do and doing them when we say we're going to do them.

[7:12] At the local level, we believe predictability is a public service. In

[7:17] 2025, Hford Township adopted its budget on time. We reached a successful

[7:23] collective bargaining agreement and we did so with a uh modest and responsible

[7:28] tax increase grounded in long-term planning. It reflects a strong

[7:33] partnership. The board of commissioners sets the policy and direction and the

[7:39] manager and the staff over here. We carry out that direction efficiently

[7:45] and transparently. I want to thank our staff for turning

[7:49] policy into service every day. Local government is also unique. It's

[7:56] the only level where residents can truly reach out and touch us. It's that

[8:00] closeness that creates accountability. It keeps us focused on results.

[8:05] Do we always get it right? No. But we listen to our residents. We adjust and

[8:11] we keep moving forward. It's not about Rs and D's. It's about

[8:16] delivering the services residents expect in the most cost-effective way possible.

[8:22] With that, with that, let's reorganize and we're going to get back to work. And

[8:27] so, we'll now accept nominations for president of the board of commissioners

[8:30] for calendar year 2026. >> Mr. Township Manager,

[8:34] » Commissioner Holmes. >> Uh, Mr. Township Manager, I move to

[8:37] nominate uh fourth W Commissioner Judy Trombetta to serve once again as

[8:41] president of our board of commissioners. And I'll second.

[8:49] » Are there any other nominations? >> Motion to close.

[8:52] » Motion to close. Is there a second? >> Second.

[8:55] » All in favor? >> I.

[8:58] » All right, we'll call the question by roll call.

[9:04] Commissioner Gond Teta. >> Commissioner uh Commissioner Forsty

[9:09] Grupy Tetta. >> Commissioner McCcluskey. Judy Trombetta.

[9:15] » Commissioner Trombetta. >> Judy Trombetta.

[9:17] » Commissioner Cavender. >> Judy Trombetta.

[9:20] » Commissioner Holmes. >> President Trumpa.

[9:22] » Commissioner Quinn. >> Yes.

[9:24] » Commissioner Hart. >> Judy Tromba.

[9:26] » Commissioner McCullum. >> Judy Tretta.

[9:29] » Congratulations. >> Thank you.

[10:22] Thank you.

[10:26] » First, let me begin by thanking my colleagues for their continued support

[10:30] and confidence in allowing me to serve as your president for another term. It's

[10:35] truly an honor and I don't take it lightly. Um, and I'm looking forward to

[10:39] another productive year ahead. With that, I will now accept or entertain a

[10:45] motion for vice president.

[10:49] » Madame President, I'd like to nominate third W Commissioner Kevin McCluskey as

[10:54] vice president. >> Heard a motion. Is there a second?

[10:57] » Second. >> Thank you. I've heard a motion second.

[11:00] Are there any other nominations for this position? Madam President.

[11:03] » Yes. Commissioner McConn I'm sorry, seventh board commissioner

[11:07] Connor Quinn. >> Is there a second?

[11:11] » Second. >> A motion in a second. Are there any

[11:14] other nominations? >> Madam President, I move we close

[11:18] nominations. >> Thank you.

[11:21] » Motion to close. So the board will now consider the motion to close by a a

[11:25] voice vote. All those in favor of closing nominations, please say I. I.

[11:29] » Any opposed, please say nay. Any abstensions?

[11:33] The board will now consider Kevin McCcluskey and Connor Quinn for the role

[11:37] of vice president of the board for the year 2026. Mr. Burman, please take the

[11:42] role. Commissioner Gonde, >> Connor Quinn,

[11:44] » Commissioner Forsy, Grub, >> Commissioner McCcluskey,

[11:49] » Commissioner McCluskey, >> Evan McCluskey,

[11:53] » Commissioner Cavender, >> Kevin McCloskey,

[11:56] » Commissioner Holmes, >> uh, Commissioner McCcluskey,

[12:00] » Commissioner Quinn, >> Quinn,

[12:03] » Commissioner Hart, >> Kevin McCloskey,

[12:06] » Commissioner McCullum, >> Conor Quinn,

[12:09] » Commissioner Trombetta, >> Kevin McCuskkey. Congratulations. Um,

[12:13] Vice President McClleskey,

[12:24] your name tag.

[12:30] » Okay.

[12:34] » Thank you, Judge Der. >> Have a good night.

[12:40] » Just realize mine's

[12:59] As Commissioner McCloskey gets seated, um we're actually going to take a fivem

[13:02] minute recess to allow for our uh family members and friends to leave if they'd

[13:07] like to. Fivem minute recess, please. Thank you. Thank you. Our meeting is

[13:12] resuming now. So, we now move on to our administrative appointments. Um the

[13:18] first one being the township solicitor. Solicitor. The board will entertain a a

[13:22] motion now. >> Madam President.

[13:24] » Yes. Commissioner Holmes. >> Uh I move we reappoint John Walco as

[13:29] township solicitor for a one-year term to expire December 31st, 2026.

[13:34] » Second. >> I've heard a motion and a second. Are

[13:37] there any other nominations for this position?

[13:39] » Motion to close. >> Heard a motion to close. Is there a

[13:42] second for that? >> Second.

[13:45] » Okay. The board will now consider the motion to close by a voice vote. All

[13:48] those in favor of closing nominations, please say I.

[13:51] » I. >> Any opposed? Any abstensions?

[13:55] Board will now consider John Walco as our township uh solicitor. And you can

[14:00] just say yes or no. Mr. Burman, please take the role. [laughter] Commissioner

[14:06] » Commissioner Gandek. >> Yes.

[14:08] » For uh Commissioner Forstey Grub, >> yes.

[14:10] » Commissioner McCcluskey, >> yes.

[14:12] » Commissioner I'm sorry, I went out of order. Commissioner Forste, then we have

[14:16] Commissioner Cavender. >> Yes.

[14:18] » Commissioner Holmes, >> yes.

[14:20] » Commissioner Quinn, >> yes.

[14:21] » Commissioner Hart, >> yes.

[14:22] » Commissioner McCullum, >> yes.

[14:24] » Now, Commissioner McCcluskey. >> Oh, yes.

[14:26] » And Commissioner Trombetta, >> yes. Congratulations, Mr. Walco.

[14:31] We now move on to the township engineer appointment. As opposed to other

[14:35] appointments, this is appointment is done at the recommendation of our

[14:38] township manager. Mr. Burman, can you offer a recommendation?

[14:41] » I recommend we reappoint Penoni. >> Thank you, Mr. Burman. I'll now

[14:45] entertain a motion from this board to confirm the township manager's

[14:48] appointment. >> Madam President, go ahead.

[14:53] » Go ahead. >> Do I or I

[14:55] » that was a partial motion. I I [laughter] confirm the appointment

[15:01] of uh the town township manager's appointment of Penoni as the town

[15:07] engineer for a one-year term to expire December 3rd

[15:12] 31st. >> Second.

[15:14] » Okay. >> Thank you. I've heard a motion and a

[15:16] second. Um

[15:21] » right before us a motion uh is to confirm the township manager's

[15:24] appointment. This is a yes or no vote. You're welcome, Connor Quinn. Um, Mr.

[15:28] Burman, please take the role. >> Commissioner Gond,

[15:31] » yes. >> Commissioner Forstey Grub,

[15:33] » yes. >> Commissioner Cavender,

[15:34] » yes. >> Commissioner Holmes,

[15:36] » confirmed. >> Commissioner Quinn,

[15:38] » yes. >> Commissioner Hart,

[15:39] » yes. >> Commissioner McCullum,

[15:40] » yes. >> Commissioner McCcluskey,

[15:43] » yes. >> Commissioner Trombetta,

[15:45] » yes. Thank you. And congratulations, Mr. Penoni.

[15:51] » All right. We will now move on to a motion to adopt resolution 2473-2026

[15:58] and then we'll go individually into each of the appointments. I'll first

[16:03] entertain a motion. >> Madame President, I move we adopt

[16:08] resolution number 2473 of 2026 appointing individuals to serve on the

[16:13] specified volunteer boards and commissions.

[16:16] » Second. >> Thank you. We've heard a motion as a

[16:18] second. This is now open for discussion and so we'll move on to our first

[16:22] appointment um the civil service commission. I'll entertain a motion.

[16:26] » I move to re reappoint B or B burn Bernie McCabe to serve on the Sable

[16:35] Service Service Commission for a six-year term to exp buyer on December

[16:39] 3rd 31st 23rd31. >> Second heard a motion in a second. Are

[16:44] there any other nominations for this position? Um, Madame President, I would

[16:49] like to appoint uh Carolyn Hatcher to serve on the Civil Service Commission

[16:54] for a six-year term to expire on December 31st, 2031.

[16:59] » Second. >> A motion in a second. Are there any

[17:02] other nominations? >> Motion to close.

[17:05] » A motion to close. Second. >> Second.

[17:08] » I'll now consider the motion to close by a voice vote. All those in favor of

[17:11] closing nominations, please say I. >> I.

[17:14] » Any opposed? Any abstensions? The board will now consider Bernard McCabe and

[17:19] Carolyn Hatcher for the Civil Service Commission role. Mr. Burman, please take

[17:23] the role. >> Commissioner Gond,

[17:25] » Bernard McCabe, >> Commissioner Forstey Grub,

[17:28] » Carolyn Hatcher, >> Commissioner Cavender,

[17:34] » Bernard McCabe, >> Commissioner Holmes,

[17:38] » uh, Bernie McCabe. Commissioner Quinn

[17:42] » Bernie McCabe >> Commissioner Hart

[17:44] » Bernie McCabe >> Commissioner McCullum

[17:47] » Bernard McCabe >> Commissioner McCcluskey

[17:49] » Bernie McCabe >> Commissioner Trombetta

[17:52] » Bernie McCabe Congratulations. I will now entertain a motion to appoint

[17:58] an alternate position for the Civil Service Commission. Is there a motion?

[18:02] » Madam President? >> Yes. Commissioner McCollum. Motion to

[18:05] adopt Charlie Stevenson to serve as an alternate member of the Civil Service

[18:09] Commission filling an unexpired term to expire on December 31st, 2030.

[18:15] » Second. >> Heard a motion in a second. Are there

[18:17] any other nominations? >> Madam President.

[18:20] » Yes. Commissioner Forsy Gr. >> Motion to appoint Carolyn Hatcher to

[18:24] serve as an alterate member of the Civil Service Commission filling in an

[18:27] unexpired term to expire on December 31st, 2030.

[18:32] » Second. Heard a motion in a second. Any other nominations?

[18:35] » Motion to close. >> A motion to close. Is there a second?

[18:39] » Second. >> We'll consider the motion to close by a

[18:42] voice vote. All those in favor of closing nominations, please say I.

[18:46] » Any opposed? Any abstensions? Boards will now board will now consider Charlie

[18:51] Stevenson and Carolyn Hatcher for the role of civil service commission

[18:55] alternate. Mr. Burman, please take the role.

[18:57] » Commissioner Gondeck. >> Charlie Stevenson.

[19:01] » Commissioner Forstey Grub. >> Carolyn Hatcher.

[19:05] Commissioner Cavender, >> Carolyn Hatcher,

[19:09] » Commissioner Holmes, >> Miss Hatcher,

[19:12] » Commissioner Quinn, >> Char

[19:16] Charlie Steve Steson, >> Commissioner Hart,

[19:19] » Carolyn Hatcher, >> Commissioner McCullum,

[19:22] » Charlie Stevenson, >> Commissioner McCluskey,

[19:25] » Carolyn Hatcher, >> Commissioner Tron Betta,

[19:28] » Carolyn Hatcher. Congratulations. We will now move on to the health

[19:33] advisory board appointment. I'll accept I'll entertain a motion. Uh

[19:37] » Madame President, motion to appoint Alan Adler to serve on the health advisory

[19:42] board for a 5-year term to expire on December 31st, 2030.

[19:47] » Second. >> Heard a motion and a second. Are there

[19:49] any other nominations for this position? >> Motion to close.

[19:53] » A motion to close. >> Second.

[19:56] » Thank you. All those in favor of closing nominations, please say I. I.

[20:00] » I. >> Any opposed? Any abstensions?

[20:03] » The board will now consider Alan Adler. Um, considering there's only one person

[20:09] nominated, please just uh indicate your vote by yes or no vote. Mr. Burman,

[20:13] please take the role. >> Commissioner Gond,

[20:16] » yes. >> Commissioner Forsy Grub,

[20:17] » yes. >> Commissioner Cavender,

[20:19] » yes. >> Commissioner Holmes,

[20:20] » Mr. Adler, >> Commissioner Quinn, yes.

[20:22] » Commissioner Hart, yes. >> Commissioner McCullum,

[20:24] » yes. Yes. Commissioner McCluskey. >> Yes.

[20:26] » Commissioner Tron Betta. >> Yes. Congratulations, Mr. Adler.

[20:31] » I will now entertain a motion. Um, there are two positions for the historical

[20:36] commission. I will accept the first nomination or appointment.

[20:40] » President. >> Yes. Commissioner Forsy Grap.

[20:42] » Like to make a motion to reappoint Anthony to serve on the historical

[20:47] commission for a 4-year term to expire on December 31st, 2029.

[20:53] » Second. Heard a motion and a second. Are there any other nominations for this

[20:56] position? >> Is there a motion to close?

[20:59] » To close. >> Board will now consider the motion to

[21:02] close. I'm sorry. Was there a second for the motion? Second. Thank you. Uh by

[21:06] voice vote, all those in favor of closing nominations, please say I.

[21:09] » I. >> Any abstensions?

[21:12] Any opposition? I'm just moving along. The board will now consider appointing

[21:17] Anthony Asetto with a voice vote of yes or no. Mr. Burman, please take the role.

[21:22] » Commissioner Gond. Yes. >> Commissioner Forstey Gruff.

[21:24] » Yes. >> Commissioner Cavender.

[21:26] » Yes. >> Commissioner Holmes.

[21:28] » Yes. >> Commissioner Quinn.

[21:29] » Yes. >> Commissioner Hart.

[21:30] » Yes. >> Commissioner McCullum.

[21:32] » Yes. >> Commissioner McCluskey.

[21:34] » Yes. >> Commissioner Tron Betta.

[21:35] » Yes. Congratulations, Mr. Asetto. >> I'll now entertain a motion for the

[21:39] second appointment to the historical commission.

[21:42] » Madame President, a motion to reappoint Stacy Maddox to serve on the historical

[21:46] commission for a 4-year term to expire on December 31st, 2029.

[21:51] » Second. Heard a motion and second. Are there any other nominations for this

[21:55] position? Motion >> to close.

[21:57] » Motion to close. Is there a second? >> Second.

[21:59] » Board will now consider the motion to close with a voice vote. All those in

[22:02] favor of closing nominations, please say I.

[22:05] » I. >> Any opposed? Any abstensions? Board will

[22:09] now consider Stacy Maddox uh with a yes or no vote. Mr. Burman, please take the

[22:14] role. >> Commissioner Gond,

[22:15] » yes. >> Commissioner Forstey Grub,

[22:17] » yes. >> Commissioner Cavender,

[22:18] » yes. Commissioner Holmes. >> Miss Maddox.

[22:21] » Commissioner Quinn. >> Yes.

[22:22] » Commissioner Hart. >> Yes.

[22:24] » Commissioner McCullum. >> Yes.

[22:25] » Commissioner McCluskey. >> Yes.

[22:27] » Commissioner Tron Betta. >> Yes. Congratulations, [clears throat]

[22:30] Miss Maddox. Um, there are two positions available for appointment for the Human

[22:35] Relations Commission. I'll now entertain a motion for the first appointment.

[22:38] » Madame President, I'd like to make a motion to reappoint Terry Lawrence to

[22:43] serve on the Human Relations Commission for a three-year term to expire on

[22:47] December 31st. 2028. >> Second.

[22:51] » I've heard a motion and a second. Are there any other nominations for this

[22:54] position? >> Motion to close.

[22:57] » Thank you. Is there a second? Thank you. The board will consider a motion to

[23:00] close with a boy vote. All those in favor of closing nominations, please say

[23:04] I. >> I.

[23:05] » Any opposed, please say nay. Any abstensions?

[23:08] Board will now consider Terry Lawrence to the human relations commission. Mr.

[23:12] Burman, please take the role. >> Commissioner Gund,

[23:15] » yes. >> Commissioner Forstey Grub,

[23:17] » yes. Commissioner Cavender, >> yes.

[23:19] » Commissioner Holmes, >> uh, Terry Lawrence.

[23:21] » Commissioner Quinn, yes. >> Commissioner Hart,

[23:23] » yes. >> Commissioner McCullum,

[23:25] » yes. >> Commissioner McCcluskey,

[23:26] » yes. >> Commissioner Tron Betta,

[23:28] » yes. Congratulations, [clears throat] Miss Lawrence. I'll now entertain a

[23:31] motion for the second appointment to the Human Relations Commission.

[23:35] » Madame President, I'd like to make a motion to reappoint Natalie Peterson to

[23:39] serve on the Human Relations Commission for a three-year term to expire on

[23:43] December 31st, 2028. >> Is there a second? Second.

[23:48] » A motion and a second. Are there any other nominations?

[23:51] » Motion to close. >> Thank you. Thank you. Um

[23:56] » the board will consider a motion to close with a voice vote. All those in

[23:59] favor of closing nominations, please say I.

[24:02] » I. >> Any opposed, please say nay. Any

[24:04] abstensions? The board will now consider Natalie Peterson for the to serve on the

[24:09] human relations commission. >> Madam President, before we vote, I just

[24:12] want to note one thing. Um, both of the the the candidate we just appointed and

[24:17] the candidate we're considering now are people that were appointed very recently

[24:21] to fill terms and now are getting their first shot at a at a full term. But I I

[24:25] just wanted to note that there were other applicants um and that were really

[24:29] really excellent applicants for the human relations board this year. And I

[24:35] just wanted to encourage the folks who also applied um to to pay attention to

[24:41] and be aware of uh openings that happened because um they were excellent

[24:45] candidates. >> Thank you, Commissioner Holmes. Any

[24:49] further comments related to that and hearing none, Mr. Burman, please take

[24:53] the role. >> Commissioner Gond,

[24:55] » yes. >> Commissioner Forstey Grub,

[24:56] » yes. >> Commissioner Cavender,

[24:58] » yes. >> Commissioner Holmes,

[25:00] » Miss Peterson. >> Commissioner Quinn, yes.

[25:02] » Commissioner Hart, yes. Commissioner McCullum.

[25:04] » Yes. >> Commissioner McCcluskey.

[25:06] » Yes. >> Commissioner Tromba.

[25:08] » Yes. Congratulations, Miss Peterson. There are three positions available for

[25:13] the Ice Rink Advisory Board. I'll now entertain a motion for the first uh

[25:18] appointment. >> Madame President, motion to reappoint

[25:22] Scott Lindelo to serve on the ice rink advisory board for a three-year term to

[25:27] expire on December 31st, 2028. Second. >> Second.

[25:30] » A motion and a second. Are there any other nominations?

[25:34] Is there a motion to close? >> Thank you.

[25:37] » Second. >> Thank you. Board will now consider a

[25:39] motion to close by a voice vote. All those in favor of closing nominations,

[25:42] please say I. >> I.

[25:44] » Any opposed? Any abstensions? The board will now consider Scott Lindelo uh for

[25:50] the ice rink advisory board. Mr. Burman. >> Commissioner Gond.

[25:54] » Yes. >> Commissioner Forstey Grub.

[25:56] » Yes. >> Commissioner Cavender.

[25:57] » Yes. >> Commissioner Holmes.

[25:59] » Scott Lindelo. >> Commissioner Quinn.

[26:01] » Yes. Yes. Commissioner Hart, >> yes.

[26:02] » Commissioner McCullum, >> yes.

[26:04] » Commissioner McCcluskey, >> yes.

[26:06] » Commissioner Tromba, >> yes.

[26:08] » Congratulations, Mr. Lindela. >> I'll now entertain another appointment

[26:13] to the ice rink advisory board. >> Madame President, a motion to reappoint

[26:18] Rob Cohen to serve on the ice rink advisory board for a three-year term to

[26:22] expire December 31st, 2028. >> Second.

[26:26] » Second. >> I've heard a motion and a second. Are

[26:28] there any other nominations for this position?

[26:31] » Motion to close. >> There a second.

[26:35] » Yes. >> Board will now consider the motion to

[26:37] close by voice vote. All those in favor of closing nominations, please say I.

[26:41] » Any opposed? Any abstensions? The board will now consider b uh Rob Cohen for the

[26:47] ice rink advisory board. Mr. Bman. >> Commissioner Gond.

[26:51] » Yes. >> Commissioner Forstey Grub.

[26:53] » Yes. >> Commissioner Cavender.

[26:54] » Yes. >> Commissioner Holmes.

[26:57] » Mr. Cohen. >> Commissioner Quinn.

[26:59] » Yes. >> Commissioner Hart.

[27:00] » Yes. >> Commissioner McCullum.

[27:01] » Yes. >> Commissioner McCcluskey.

[27:03] » Yes. >> Commissioner Tron Betta.

[27:05] » Yes. >> Excuse [clears throat] me.

[27:07] Congratulations, Mr. Cohen. I will now entertain a motion for the third

[27:11] appointment to the Ice Rank Advisory Board.

[27:14] » Uh, Madame President, motion to appoint Sarah Falton to serve on the ice rink

[27:19] advisory board for a three-year term to expire on December 31st, 2028.

[27:24] » Second. >> Heard a motion in a second. Are there

[27:26] any other nominations for this position? >> Motion to close.

[27:32] » Is there a second? >> Second.

[27:33] » Board will now consider the motion to close by a voice vote. All those in

[27:37] favor of closing nominations, please say I.

[27:39] » Any opposed? Any abstensions? The board will now consider Sarah Fulton uh to

[27:45] serve on the ice rink advisory board. Mr. Burman.

[27:48] » Commissioner Gond. >> Yes.

[27:49] » Commissioner Forste Grub. >> Yes.

[27:51] » Commissioner Cavender. >> Yes.

[27:53] » Commissioner Holmes. >> Miss Fton. Commissioner Quinn,

[27:56] » yes. >> Commissioner Hart,

[27:57] » yes. >> Commissioner McCullum,

[27:58] » yes. >> Commissioner McCcluskey,

[28:00] » yes. >> Commissioner Tron Betta,

[28:02] » yes. Congratulations, Miss Bolton. >> We will now move on to the parks and

[28:07] recreation board. There are three positions available. I will now

[28:11] entertain a motion for the first appointment.

[28:13] » Madam President, motion to reappoint Melissa Raphael to serve on the Parks

[28:18] and Recreation Board for a 5-year term to expire on December 31st, 2030. Second

[28:24] heard >> a motion in a second. Are there any

[28:27] other nominations? >> Motion to close. Heard

[28:30] » a motion to close. Is there a second? >> Second.

[28:34] » Board will now consider a motion to close by a voice vote. All those in

[28:37] favor of closing nominations, please say I.

[28:39] » I. >> Any opposition? Any abstensions? Board

[28:44] will now consider Melissa Rafel or Raffle, forgive me. Um for uh the parks

[28:51] and recreation board, Mr. Berman. >> Commissioner Gond.

[28:54] » Yes. >> Commissioner Forsy Grub.

[28:55] » Yes. >> Commissioner Cavender.

[28:57] » Yes. >> Commissioner Holmes.

[28:59] » Yes. >> Commissioner Quinn.

[29:00] » Yes. >> Commissioner Hart.

[29:02] » Yes. >> Commissioner McCullum.

[29:03] » Yes. >> Commissioner McCcluskey.

[29:05] » Yes. >> Commissioner Tron Betta.

[29:07] » Yes. >> Congratulations, Miss Raffle.

[29:10] » Um I will now entertain a an appointment for the parks and recreation board for

[29:15] the second appointment. Madam President, motion to reappoint Mark Minger to serve

[29:21] on the Parks and Recreation Board for a 5-year term to expire on December 31st,

[29:26] 2030. >> Second.

[29:28] » Put a motion and second. Are there any other nominations for this position?

[29:31] » Madame President, I'd like to nominate Gail Fairley Semarrod to serve on the

[29:37] Parks and Recreation Board for a 5-year term to expire on December 31st, 2030.

[29:43] That's to appoint Gail Fairley Simrod. Thank you. Is there a second?

[29:48] » Second. >> A motion and a second. Are there any

[29:51] other nominations? >> Motion to close.

[29:54] » A motion to close. Is there a second? >> Second.

[29:57] » Board will now consider a motion to close by a voice vote. All those in

[30:00] favor of closing nominations, please say I.

[30:03] » Any opposed? Any abstensions? The board will now consider Mark Muringer, forgive

[30:08] me, I'm butchered that, and Gail Fali Samarrod. Mr. Burman, please take the

[30:13] role. Commissioner Gandh Mark Murden, >> Commissioner Forstey Grub,

[30:20] » Gail Farley Seimrod,

[30:24] » Commissioner Cavender, >> Yale Fairley Simrod,

[30:27] » Commissioner Holmes, >> Yale Fairley Simrod,

[30:31] » Commissioner Quinn, >> Mark Minger,

[30:34] » Commissioner Hart, >> Mark Minger,

[30:37] » Commissioner McCullum, >> Mark Murder,

[30:39] » Commissioner McCcluskey, >> Mark Murder,

[30:42] » Commissioner Trombetta, Mark Murder. Congratulations, Mr. Minger. We have one

[30:47] more appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board. I'll now entertain a

[30:50] motion. >> Madame President, I'd like to nominate

[30:53] Gail Fairley Semarrod. Appoint Gail Gail Fairley Semarrod to serve on the parks

[30:58] and recreation board for a 5-year term to expire on December 31st, 2030.

[31:05] » Second. >> Second.

[31:06] » Heard a motion and a second. Are there any other nominations?

[31:09] » Yes. I would like to appoint Mike Klein to serve on the parks and recck board

[31:13] for a five a five-year term to to expire on December 3rd 30 31st 23rd 30.

[31:22] » Is there a second? >> Second.

[31:24] » Thank you. Um are there any other nominations?

[31:29] There a motion to close. >> Motion to close.

[31:31] » There a second for that board will now consider a motion to close by voice

[31:35] vote. All those in favor of closing nominations, please say I. I.

[31:39] » Any oppose? Please say nay. Any abstensions? And the board will now

[31:43] consider Gail Farrelli Seamarad and Mike Klene um for the parks and recreation

[31:48] board. Mr. Burman, please take the role. >> Commissioner Gond.

[31:52] » Uh Gail Farrelli Seamarad. I apologize for that.

[31:56] » Commissioner Forstey Grup >> Gail Fairley Simrod.

[32:00] » Commissioner Cavender. >> Gail Fairley Seamarrod.

[32:03] » Commissioner Holmes. >> Gail Fairley Simrod. Commissioner Quinn,

[32:08] » Mike Klein, >> Commissioner Hart,

[32:11] » Gail, Farrellly, Samuride, >> Commissioner McCullum,

[32:14] » Mike Klein, >> Commissioner McCcluskey,

[32:17] » Yale, Farley, Samarrod, >> Commissioner Sean Bett,

[32:20] » Yale, Farrell, Samarrod. Congratulations, Miss Felli Seamarad.

[32:25] We now move on to the planning commission. We have two uh openings of

[32:31] available. Um with that, I'll entertain a motion for the first appointment.

[32:35] Madame President, motion to appoint Adam Teranova to serve on the planning

[32:39] commission for a 4-year term to expire on December 31st, 2029.

[32:44] » Second. >> A motion, a second. Are there any other

[32:47] nominations? >> Motion to close.

[32:51] » Second. >> Motion to close and a second. Board will

[32:54] now consider a motion to close by a voice vote. All those in favor of

[32:57] closing nominations, please say I. >> I. I.

[33:00] » Any opposed? Please say nay. Any abstensions? The board will now consider

[33:05] Adam Tteranova with a yes or no vote. Mr. Burman.

[33:08] » Commissioner Gond. >> Yes.

[33:09] » Commissioner Forsy Grub. >> Yes.

[33:11] » Commissioner Cavender. >> Yes.

[33:12] » Commissioner Holmes. >> Mr. Teranova.

[33:15] » Commissioner Quinn. >> Yes.

[33:16] » Commissioner Hart. >> Yes.

[33:17] » Commissioner McCullum. >> Yes.

[33:19] » Commissioner McCcluskey. >> Yes.

[33:20] » Commissioner Tron Betta. >> Mr. Tteranova. Congratulations. I will

[33:25] now entertain a motion for the second position for the planning commission.

[33:29] Madame President, I'd like to make a motion to appoint David Shannon to serve

[33:33] on the planning commission for a four-year term to expire on December

[33:37] 31st, 2029. >> Thank you. Is there a second?

[33:41] » Second. >> A motion and second. Are there any other

[33:44] nominations for this position? >> Madam President,

[33:48] » yes, Commissioner Holmes, >> I would move to appoint Jennifer Anopa

[33:51] to serve on the planning commission for a four-year term to expire on December

[33:54] 31st, 2029. >> Second.

[33:57] » A motion and a second. Any other nominations?

[34:02] » Motion to close. >> Is there a second?

[34:04] » Second. >> Board will now consider a motion to

[34:06] close by a voice vote. All those in favor of closing nominations, please say

[34:09] I. >> I.

[34:10] » Any opposed, please say nay. Any abstensions? The board will now consider

[34:14] David Channon or Jennifer Onappa for the planning commission four-year term. Mr.

[34:20] Burman. >> Commissioner Gond.

[34:22] » Jennifer Onappa. >> Commissioner Forstey Grub.

[34:25] » Jennifer Anapa. Commissioner Cavender,

[34:29] » David Channon, >> Commissioner Holmes,

[34:32] » Jennifer Anapa, >> Commissioner Quinn,

[34:35] » Jennifer Anaba, >> Commissioner Hart,

[34:38] » Jennifer Anapa, >> Commissioner McCullum,

[34:40] » Jennifer Anapa, >> Commissioner McCcluskey,

[34:44] » Mr. Shannon, >> Commissioner Trombetta,

[34:47] » Jennifer Anapa. Congratulations.

[34:51] » We will now move on to the Shade Tree Commission. We have two positions for

[34:57] full term um to begin. So with that, I'll entertain my first motion.

[35:02] » Madame President, um motion to reappoint Dorene Zar to serve on the Sha Tree

[35:08] Commission for three-year term to expire on December 31st, 2028.

[35:13] » Second. >> A motion in a second. Are there any

[35:17] other nominations? >> Motion to close.

[35:21] » Second. >> Thank you. The board will now consider

[35:23] the motion to close by a voice vote. All those in favor of closing nominations,

[35:26] please say I. >> I.

[35:28] » Any opposed? Any abstensions? The board will now consider Dorene Sar for the

[35:34] Shade Tree Commission with a yes or no vote. Mr. Burman, please take the role.

[35:38] » Commissioner Gond, >> yes.

[35:39] » Commissioner Forstey Grub, >> yes.

[35:41] » Commissioner Cavender, >> yes.

[35:43] » Commissioner Holmes, >> Miss Sar.

[35:46] » Commissioner Quinn, >> yes.

[35:47] » Commissioner Hart, >> yes.

[35:48] » Commissioner McCullum, >> yes. Yes. Commissioner McCluskey.

[35:51] » Yes. Commissioner Trump Betta. >> Yes. Congratulations, Miss Sar. I'll now

[35:56] entertain a second appointment for the Shade Tree Commission for the full term.

[36:01] » Madam President, motion to appoint David Schneck to serve on the Shade Tree

[36:06] Commission for a three-year term to expire on December 31st, 2028.

[36:12] » Second. >> A motion to second. Are there any other

[36:14] nominations? >> Motion to close.

[36:18] » Second. Thank you. The board will now consider the motion to close by a voice

[36:22] vote. All those in favor of closing nominations, please say I. I.

[36:25] » Any opposed? Any abstensions? Uh, the board will now consider David Schnet um

[36:31] for the Shade Tree Commission full term um by a yes or no vote. Mr. Burman,

[36:37] please take the role. >> Commissioner Gond,

[36:39] » yes. >> Commissioner Forste,

[36:41] » yes. >> Commissioner Cavender,

[36:42] » yes. >> Commissioner Holmes,

[36:45] » yes. >> Commissioner Quinn,

[36:46] » yes. Commissioner Hart, >> yes.

[36:48] » Commissioner McCullum, >> yes.

[36:50] » Commissioner McCcluskey, >> yes.

[36:52] » Commissioner Tron Betta, >> yes. Congratulations, Mr. Schneck. I'll

[36:57] now entertain a motion for um a Shade Tree Commission position for an

[37:03] unexpired term. >> Um Madame President, motion to appoint

[37:07] Dan Martin to serve on the Shade Tree Commission filling an unexpired term to

[37:12] expire on December 31st, 2027. Second.

[37:17] » A motion and second. Are there any other nominations?

[37:20] » Motion to close. >> Is there a second?

[37:23] » Second. >> Board will now consider a motion to

[37:25] close with a voice vote. All those in favor of closing nominations, please say

[37:28] I. >> I.

[37:30] » Any opposed, please say nay. Any abstensions. And the board will now

[37:34] consider Dan Martin for the unexpired term. Um, with a yes or no vote. Mr.

[37:40] Burman, please take the role. >> Commissioner Gond,

[37:42] » yes. >> Commissioner Forstey Grup,

[37:44] » yes. Commissioner Cavender, >> yes.

[37:47] » Commissioner Holmes, >> uh, yes. Mr. Martin,

[37:50] » Commissioner Quinn, >> yes.

[37:52] » Commissioner Hart, >> yes.

[37:53] » Commissioner McCullum, >> yes.

[37:54] » Commissioner McCcluskey, >> yes.

[37:57] » Commissioner Tron Bett, >> yes. Congratulations, Mr. Martin. I will

[38:01] take a final motion for an appointment for the Shay Tree Commission on an

[38:05] expired term. Madame President, motion to appoint Chris Mahia Smith to serve on

[38:12] the Shade Tree Commission filling an unexpired term to expire on December

[38:16] 31st, 2026. >> Second motion, a second. Are there any

[38:21] other nominations? >> Motion to close.

[38:24] » Second. >> A motion to close and a second. Uh we'll

[38:28] now entertain that motion by a voice vote. All those in favor of closing

[38:31] nominations, please say I. I. >> I. Any opposed, please say nay. Any

[38:36] abstensions? And the board will now consider Chris Mayha Smith for the Shade

[38:41] Tree Commission unexpired term for um through 1231 2026. Mr. Burman, please

[38:47] take the role. >> Commissioner Gond,

[38:48] » yes. >> Commissioner Forstey Grup,

[38:50] » yes. >> Commissioner Cavender,

[38:51] » yes. >> Commissioner Holmes,

[38:53] » Chris Mahia Smith. >> Commissioner Quinn,

[38:55] » yes. >> Commissioner Hart, yes.

[38:57] » Commissioner McCullum, >> yes.

[38:58] » Commissioner McCluskey, yes. >> Commissioner Tromba,

[39:01] » yes. Congratulations, Mr. Mayas Smith.

[39:06] We will now move on to the zoning hearing board um where we will consider

[39:11] one appointment. Um I'll now entertain a motion. Yes.

[39:16] » Go ahead. >> Oh, did I miss one? Sorry.

[39:18] » Sorry. Vacancy. All right. So, we'll go on to vacancy. Thank you. Um I'll

[39:23] entertain a motion. Uh, Madame President, uh, motion to reappoint Kevin

[39:27] McNichols, uh, to serve on the vacancy committee for a one-year term to expire

[39:32] on December 31st, 2026. >> Second.

[39:36] » A motion, a second. Are there any other nominations?

[39:39] » Motion to close. >> Second.

[39:41] » A motion to close and a second. Uh, we'll now consider that motion by a

[39:45] voice vote. All those in favor of closing nominations, please say I.

[39:48] » I. Any opposed, please say nay. >> Any abstensions?

[39:53] And Mr. Burman, please take the role. >> Commissioner Gond,

[39:56] » yes. >> Commissioner Forste,

[39:58] » yes. >> Commissioner Cavender,

[40:00] » yes. >> Commissioner Holmes,

[40:02] » yes. >> Commissioner Quinn, yes.

[40:03] » Commissioner Hart, yes. >> Commissioner McCullum,

[40:06] » yes. >> Commissioner McCcluskey,

[40:07] » yes. >> Commissioner Tron Betta,

[40:09] » yes. Congratulations, Mr. McNichols. And now we will move on to the zoning

[40:13] hearing board. One position available for a 5-year term. Um, I'll entertain a

[40:18] motion. >> Madam President,

[40:19] » yes. Commissioner Holmes. Uh, I move we reappoint Jesse Point to serve on the

[40:24] zoning hearing board for a 5-year term to expire on December 31st, 2030.

[40:30] » Second. >> A motion and a second. Are there any

[40:32] other nominations for this position? >> Motion to close.

[40:35] » Second. >> A motion to close in a second. We'll now

[40:38] consider that motion by a voice vote. All those in favor of closing

[40:41] nominations, please say I. >> I.

[40:43] » Any opposed? Any abstensions? The board will now consider Jesse Pton for a

[40:47] 5-year term on the zoning hearing board. Um, we'll proceed with a yes or no vote.

[40:52] Mr. Burman, please take the role. >> Commissioner Gond,

[40:54] » yes. >> Commissioner Forstey Gruff,

[40:56] » yes. >> Commissioner Cavender,

[40:58] » yes. >> Commissioner Holmes,

[41:00] » Mr. Point. >> Commissioner Quinn,

[41:02] » yes. >> Commissioner Hart,

[41:03] » yes. >> Commissioner McCullum,

[41:04] » yes. >> Commissioner McCcluskey,

[41:06] » yes. >> Commissioner Trombetta,

[41:08] » yes. >> Um, congratulations, Mr. Pointton. This

[41:11] exhausts our appointments for the evening. I'd like to just open the floor

[41:14] to my colleagues if anyone would like to offer any final remarks this evening. I

[41:18] would just like to thank everybody that applied for these uh spots. As we all

[41:23] say every year, this is a tough one because we have to say no to friends and

[41:28] people who do a lot for this uh uh community. So, I just urge everyone who

[41:33] applied just to continue to apply and um thanks for thanks for everything that

[41:38] you've done for the community and please stay involved.

[41:42] » Thank you, Commissioner Quinn. any >> just briefly say congratulations to all

[41:46] of my colleagues who were reelected and sworn in for another term today uh and

[41:50] uh congratulations to uh Commissioner Trinetta and Commissioner McCcluskey uh

[41:55] for serving as a another term as president and vice president of this

[41:59] board. >> Thank you. And if I could, uh, Madam

[42:02] President, I would also like to thank my colleagues for, um, the, um, excellent

[42:07] and meaningful participation this December and very busy schedules, um,

[42:11] for all the interviewing we did for the boards and commissions. The, um,

[42:14] candidates were all excellent um, as was the reviewing panel, and I just want to

[42:20] appreciate everybody's efforts to do that. I I'm older than everybody on this

[42:23] board, both in commissioner years and your years, and um, uh, told you.

[42:30] » I guess he's got me beat on year years. Yeah. But uh in terms of commissioner

[42:34] years, um the process we go through now is um is really impressive and

[42:39] transparent and um and a lot of thought um goes into um these appointments. Um

[42:45] and um and I appreciate the amount of attention um that my colleagues put into

[42:52] this um in what is frankly the busiest time of the year.

[42:57] » Thank you, Commissioner Holmes. Any final remarks from anyone else? And

[43:01] hearing none, I'll entertain a motion to adjurnn.

[43:03] » Move to meeting >> is adjourned. Thank you.

Haverford Township Board of Commissioners Reorganization Meeting - January 5, 2026

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