Other Boards and Committees
Agricultural Security Area Advisory Committee
The governing body of any local government may establish an Agricultural Security Area Advisory Committee which shall consist of three active farmers, each representing a different private or corporate farm, and one citizen residing within the unit of local government and one member of the governing body of such local government, who shall serve as the chairman of the committee. Such a committee shall be established when a proposal is received by the governing body for the creation of an agricultural security area. Pursuant to this act the members of such committee shall be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the chairman of the governing body. The members shall serve without salary, but the governing body may entitle each such member to reimbursement for his actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of his official duties. Such committee shall advise the governing body and work with the planning commission in relation to the proposed establishment, modification, and termination of agricultural security areas. In particular, the committee shall render expert advice relating to the desirability of such action, including advice as to the nature of farming and farm resources within the proposed area and the relation of farming in such area to the local govermnent unit as a whole.
Environmental Advisory Council
The Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) is a seven-member volunteer citizens commission appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
Purpose of EAC
Its purpose is "to advise the Township Board of Supervisors on matters dealing with protection, conservation, management and use of natural resources, including air, land and water resources located within the limits of Plumstead Township, to assist in the ongoing efforts of the Board of Supervisors to preserve open space within the Township, and to help educate residents of Plumstead about the importance of environmental protection."
Township Ordinance No. 98-7-21-1.
Our EAC is also participates in Stream and Road Clean-up, Tree Plantings, Community Events and special projects, like recyclable bag program and plastic bench projects.
Meetings
The EAC holds public meetings on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Building.
(7) Members
Members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors to 3-year terms.
Current members are:
- Bala Sreenivasan - Interim Chairperson
- Andrew Thomas
- James Paul Johnson
- Lurleen Worthington
- Deb Noone
- Vacant
- Vacant
You can review a copy of the meeting minutes by clicking on any active meeting date in our table below or use our drop down menu to review minutes from a previous year.
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EAC Archived Minutes
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If you have any questions, please contact the EAC at plumsteadTwpEAC@gmail.com
Activities
The EAC's activities include subdivision and land development review; ordinance review; site contamination investigations; educational activities; land preservation; and environmental planning.
Issues
Some of the most important environmental issues that the EAC focuses on are:
- Protection of groundwater and other natural resources
- Stormwater management
- Biodiversity conservation
- Habitat protection
- Streambank restoration
Recycling Information
2024 Bucks County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates
EAC's Plastic Survey Results
Plumstead Township Yard Waste Pickup
Plumstead Township Leaf Collection
Leaf Collection - Zone Map
Recycling in PA
Pesticide Recycling in PA
E-Recycling in Bucks County
Earth911
TerraCycle
Emergency Management Committee
(8) Members:
The committee is made up of the Chiefs of the primary Emergency Services providers located within the Township (Police, Fire and EMS), the Emergency Management Coordinator and the Township Manager.
- David Mettin - Chief of Police
- Scott Fleischer - Chief PPVFC & Emergency Management Coordinator
- Karen Grabosky - Chief PVFC
- Mike Tuttle - Chief PP/Plumsteadville EMS
- Kevin Nugent- Chief Dublin Fire Co
- Chuck Pressler - Chief CB EMS
- Angela Benner- Township Manager
The Emergency Management Committee was established in 2016. The Board of Supervisors relies on the committee to advise them as to the procedures to be followed in the event of a state of emergency. The committee will also be tasked with advising the Board as to areas where emergency services within the Township may be deficient or in need of improvement.
Meetings:
The Committee shall meet quarterly. Meetings will be at 7:30 PM in the Township Building. All meetings shall be open to the public.
Term: - 1 year
Historic Advisory Committee
Members:
- Donald Morris
- David Crane
- Idalean Hasenauer
- Kim Troup
- Michael Jonn
- Tom Upton
Meetings:
Third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Township Building and all meetings are open to the public.
The Plumstead Township Historic Advisory Committee was formed in 2002 to advise the Board of Supervisors on issues that effect historic resources. The committee also gathers historic information about the Township and provides history education to the public. (Resolution 2022-43).
The Board of Supervisors relies on the Committee to:
- to assist and advise on historic preservation ordinances for review and approval by the Board.
- to review pre-submission, preliminary plans and/or land development plans to determine the development's impact on historic structures.
- to review demolition permits or advise on restoration matters that affect historic resources.
- to review building and zoning permit applications regarding structures that have historic integrity as outlined in the historic site surveys.
- to review sign applications that pertain to historic buildings, most notably buildings located in the VC or VR districts. The type of lighting and size would be regulated.
- to review plans for older and/or historic bridges that are to be restored or upgraded by other governmental agencies.
- to provide advice on other issues that affect historic structures on a case by case basis.
Additional Information
Historic Advisory Committee Website
Land Preservation Education and Advisory Committee
The Committee membership will consist of 7 members who are Plumstead Township residents. One member each maybe appointed from the Planning Commission, Environmental Advisory Council, and the Historical Advisory Committee. The remaining members shall be from the public who have an interest in land preservation. A member of the Board of Supervisors, appointed by the Supervisors, will act as a liaison between the Committee and the Board of Supervisors.
The Committee may call on others, who would be in a non-voting capacity. These advisors
would assist the Committee as needed. These would be likely experts and would not have a resident requirement. However, no advisor shall be called upon unless the Board of Supervisors has approved the advisor's fee.
Meetings:
The Committee the second Thursday of each month. Meetings will be at 7:00 PM in the Township Building. All meetings shall be open to the public.
Veteran's Advisory AD HOC Committee
View the current AGENDA
(10) Members:
- James McComb - Chairman
- Aaron Gottshall - Vice Chairman
- Oliver Groman Jr.
- Michelle Harvey
- John P. Murphy
- Jerry Fox
- Kathy Albert
- Marlena V. Parker
- Dan Hilferty
- Vacancy
Meetings:
4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Township Building and all meetings are open to the public.
If you have any questions, please contact the Veteran's Committee at Veteran's Committee Email
Veterans Advisory AD HOC Committee was established in 2008 for the purpose of advising the Board of Supervisors on matters involving the support of current Veterans Day event planning efforts, and develop, design and submission of a plan to the Board of Supervisors for a Veterans Memorial. To initiate and support outreach efforts on behalf of Plumstead Township residents whom have served, and are serving or have loved one currently serving abroad. Committee will be under the direction of the Township Manger and all official actions by the committee will require the approval of the Board of Supervisors.
Committee/Membership: 5 Township Residents
Term: 1 year
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