Donna Horn

The meeting included a review of a proposed ordinance to amend height regulations for the RA district, which was tabled for further review by the county. The commission also continued working on the township's zoning ordinance re-write project, specifically reviewing the residential districts.

The meeting included the swearing-in of a new police officer, review of various department reports, and consideration of several new business items. Key actions included accepting a resignation from the Zoning Hearing Board, awarding a demolition contract for a FEMA-funded project, and adopting resolutions to amend zoning fees and grant a land development waiver for the local high school. Additionally, staff was authorized to advertise several ordinances related to snow removal requirements, height regulations in the R-A district, and updates to the Human Relations Ordinance, as well as a new road paving project and the creation of a Business Development Advisory Committee.

The commission reviewed a proposed ordinance regarding data centers and decided to table its recommendation pending the receipt of the Montgomery County model ordinance and an official review letter. Additionally, the commission conducted a review of the Zoning Ordinance Re-write Project, specifically focusing on use regulations ranging from office to industrial uses, with plans for the Montgomery County Planning Commission to provide necessary updates and corrections to the document.

The agenda includes the upcoming swearing-in ceremony of a police officer, the potential creation of a Business Development Advisory Committee to guide economic strategy, and consideration of a land development waiver for the Norristown Area High School project. Key manager's items include awarding a bid for the demolition of a property, adopting a resolution to amend zoning hearing board application fees to cover direct costs, and authorizing staff to advertise an ordinance revising building height regulations in the floodplain and the upcoming road paving project.

The commission conducted a reorganization and confirmed the retention of existing roles for the calendar year. In addition, the commission reviewed and approved a resolution submitted by the Chief of Police regarding the hiring process for new patrol officers.