Government
Upper Makefield is a second-class township in Bucks County, Pa. governed by a 5-member Board of Supervisors. Under the board’s direction, township manager Stephanie Teoli manages the operation of the township and its departments, including administration, finance, building & code enforcement, public works, and public safety.
Upper Makefield Township
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| Aug 09 | Planning Commission |
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission serves as an advisory body to the Board of Supervisors and makes recommendations for land development and sub-division applications, zoning and building code ordinances, and matters of long range planning. The Commission is comprised of 7 citizens appointed by the Board of Supervisors to 4-year terms. The meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month at 3 p.m. and the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.
- Walter Wydro, Chair
- Karin Traina, Vice Chair
- Kathleen Pisauro
- Greg Pitonak
- Robert Curtin
- Ken Rubin
- Vacancy
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| Aug 24 | Zoning Hearing Board |
Zoning Hearing Board
The Zoning Hearing Board is a quasi-judicial body comprised of 5 members and 2 alternates, all appointed for 5-year terms. The Zoning Hearing Board helps ensure fair and equitable application of the zoning ordinances by granting relief from the literal enforcement of the ordinances in certain situations. Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
- Spencer Saunders, Chairman
- Thomas Ragan, Vice Chair
- John Devlin
- William Trainer
- William Kennedy
- Ben Kreider, Alternate
- Mary Jane Larson, Alternate
Capital Improvement Oversight Committee (CIOC)
The CIOC is an ad hoc committee appointed by the Board of Supervisors to provide citizen input and oversight of the Washington Crossing Gateway Project. Meetings are held as needed.
- W. Patrick Fiedler
- Mary Ryan
- Dan Rattigan
- Betsy Falconi
- Stephanie Teoli
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Environmental Advisory Council (EAC)
The EAC, a 7-member advisory council, focuses on environmental issues that directly and indirectly affect the township. The EAC reviews properties for inclusion in the plan to preserve Upper Makefield's Farmland and Open Space, and makes recommendations to the Board. The EAC also comments on various environmental issues, and reviews appropriate land development ordinances being written or revised. Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m.
- Barbara Hirst, Chair
- Catherine Magliocchetti, Vice Chair
- Bill Fox
- Phil Sandine
- Edward Ford
- Paul Greger
- Lorraine Muth
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| Aug 09 | Park & Recreation |
Park & Recreation Board
The Parks & Recreation Board advises the Board of Supervisors and staff on developing and maintaining park land and develops new recreational programs. Each of the 7 members is appointed by the Board of Supervisors for a 5-year term. Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
- Jim Pearsall, Chair
- Randy Reardon, Vice Chair
- Donna DeSimone
- Tom Kovacevich
- Tom Kovalcik
- Eileen Sichel
- Dawn Wyatt
Agricultural Security Board
The Agricultural Security Board considers applications for open space donations and conservation easements. Members serve at the pleasure of the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Members include one Supervisor member, 3 farmers, and one other resident. Meetings are held as needed.
- Bud Baldwin, Supervisor
- Larry Saltzman, Resident
- Dwight Ely, Farmer
- Bill Gunser, Farmer
- Carl Slack, Farmer
Council Rock Senior Citizens Center
Doris Kennedy
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Historical Advisory Commission
The Historical Advisory Commission promotes the appreciation and protection of historic resources throughout Upper Makefield Township and advises the Board of Supervisors on the identification, documentation, and preservation of the Township’s historic sites, buildings, and documents, for the benefit of current and future residents. Members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors to a 5-year term, with not more than one term expiring annually. Meetings are held on the 1st Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
- Carol Stuckley, Chair
- Erica Armour, Vice Chair
- Maureen Ferrazzi, Secretary
- Peter Crawford
- Richard Quanstrom
Historic Architectural Review Board
The Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) advises the Board of Supervisors on building permits for exterior work that will be visible from public streets in Historic areas. Meetings are held as needed.
- Richard Walker
- David Kuhns
- Jack Erickson
- James Galvin
- Doreen Ruffe
Traffic Safety Committee
The Traffic Safety Committee reviews potential traffic safety concerns throughout the township and makes recommendations for improvement to the Board of Supervisors. Meetings are held as needed.
- Tom Ragan
- Wendy Pfundt
- Betsy Barry
- Ed Kearney
- Robert Johnson
Cable Advisory Board
The Cable Advisory Board reviews issues related to cable services within Upper Makefield Township. Members address residents’ service complaints and recommend Cable Ordinance, Franchises and Franchise Renewals. Meetings are held as needed.
- Marc Zaharchuk
- Cliff Waldman
Upper Makefield Township
- 1076 Eagle Road
Newtown, PA 18940 - Phone: 215-968-3340
Fax: 215-968-9228 - info@uppermakefield.org
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