Council Agenda
May 8, 2012
7:00 P.M.
Chancellor Center
Call to Order ____ P.M.
Moment of Silence
Pledge of Allegiance
2012 Preservation Awards – James McAuliffe
Newtown Borough Historic Architectural Review Board
COMMERCIAL SIGNS
Sharon Brown – Owner
Highly Recommended Salon
6 W. Washington Avenue
Deborah McKenty
McKeehan Signs, Inc.
Signmaker
Tom Marotta – Proprietor
Kazaam Interactive
201 S. State Street
Ted & Nancy Garvey
Signs by Tomorrow
Signmakers
RENOVATIONS TO AN ACCESSORY BUILDING
Steve & Jeanne Haeckel – Homeowners
123 Penn Street
Joel Petty – Architect
Buildesign, Inc.
Scott B. Lesser – Builder
Scott B. Lesser Custom Carpentry, LLC
Steeple View LP Presentation – Allan Smith
Mayor’s Report – Dennis O’Brien
Special Event Application
Special Event Reminders
Amendments to the Agenda
President’s Report – Robert Walker
v Motion to approve a Resolution recognizing Pedestrian Safety Week from May 21-25, 2012, in Newtown Borough. Sec.
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Certificates of Appropriateness – Robert King
v Motion to follow the recommendation of the Historic Architectural Review Board and direct President of Council to sign the following Certificates of Appropriateness, thereby approving the historical appropriateness of the application, with final approval by the Code Enforcement Officer. Sec.
COA 2012-11 H Residents Daniel & Paula Everitt, 109 E. Washington Avenue
The applicants are seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness for the replacement of a chain link fence with a wooden fence, and the addition of new wood trellises.
HARB recommended approval of the application as presented.
COA 2012-012-H Applicant: Ellen Son, DMD, 154 N. State Street, State Street Dentistry
The applicant is seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness for a wall sign for State Street Dentistry, to be mounted on the front façade.
HARB recommended approval of the application as presented.
COA 2012-0013-H Applicant: Barry Shapiro, 505 E. Washington Avenue, Lotus Health & Wellness Center
The applicant is seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness for the replacement of a free standing sign for Lotus Health & Wellness Center.
HARB recommended approval of the application as presented.
COA 2012-014-H Residents Larry & Laurie Luff, 211 E. Washington Avenue
The applicants are seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness for the removal of an exterior staircase, removal of a window and re-siding in-kind of these areas.
HARB recommended approval of the application as presented.
COA 2012-015-H Residents David & Mary Callahan, 113 Court Street
The applicants are seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a pergola over a side patio.
HARB recommended approval of the application as presented.
COA 2012-016-H Resident Barbara Markey, 15 Liberty Street
The applicant is seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a screened porch addition.
HARB recommended approval of the application as presented.
COA 2012-017-H Applicant: Eugene H. Charlton, 129 N. State Street, apartments/retail shop
The applicant is seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness for the removal of two chimneys and replacement of the roof.
HARB recommended approval of the application as presented, noting that:
· The HARB concurred with the decision of the Joint Historic Commission approving the demolition of the chimneys,
· The cedar shingle roofing, being one of the two kinds of existing roofing on the house, is approved as a roof replacement in kind.
· The two demolished chimneys will be rebuilt using wood frames, with bricks from the demolished chimneys to be used for veneer, and with the detail and dimensions to match the demolished chimneys.
Approval of Minutes
v Motion to approve the April 4, 2012, Work Session Minutes. Sec.
v Motion to approve the April 10, 2012, Council minutes. Sec.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Budget & Finance – Robert Walker
v Motion to accept, subject to audit, the Consolidated Expenditure Report for the month of April totaling $ 108,904.38. Sec.
$5000 Council Rock Newtown Athletic Association
$3000 Newtown Library Company
$500 Jt. Historic Commission
Streets, Lights & Properties – Robert Walker
Solicitor’s Report – William J. Bolla
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
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Motion to Adjourn