8500 Furey Rd, Upper Chichester, PA 19014 -2341
(610) 485-5881
Upper Chichester Township Outline

Upper Chichester

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Upper Chichester Township

Authorities, Boards and Commissions

At the root of any great community is the involvement of it's citizens. One great way to get involved is by joining a Board or Commission. These Boards act in various capacities assisting the Board of Commissioners and Township Administration in decision making. The involvement of members of community is paramount in building and retaining a strong community.

Planning Commission

4 Year Term

Monthly Meeting: 4th Thursday each Month at 7:00 PM
The Planning Commission acts in advisory capacity to the Township Commissioners to review subdivision and land development plans. The Commissioner's core purpose is to assure applicants plans are reviewed thoroughly and generally fit within the parameters set by the Township’s Comprehensive Plan and various other planning documents.

Chairman

Charles Fischer, 5th Ward (12/26)

Vice Chairman

Charles Lewis, 3rd Ward (12/28)

Recording Secretary

Gregory Trader, 2nd Ward (12/28)

Solicitor

James B. Halligan III, Esquire

Members

Bill Kennedy, 1st Ward (12/27)

Robert Whartnaby 4th Ward (12/29)

Board of Health

5 Year Term

Meeting: 1st Wednesday March, June, September, December at 7:00 PM
The purpose of the Upper Chichester Township Board of Health Department is to preserve, protect, and promote the health of the residents of Upper Chichester.

President
Vacant (12/29)

Health Officer
Dr. Joel Goldberg (12/26)

Health Inspector
Michelle Fanelli (12/26)

Secretary
Aisha Hynson

Members
Wayne Martin, 2nd Ward (12/30)
Byrin Bratcher, 3rd Ward (12/26)
Marge Omlor, 4th Ward (12/27)
Darrin Anderson, 5th Ward (12/28)

Recreation Committee

5 Year Term

Monthly Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 PM
The general purpose of the Recreation Committee is to assist the Recreation Director with the planning, implementation, and development of the recreation programs and events.

Director
Brian Warren
(484) 925-9450

President
Liz Franz, 3rd Ward (12/27)

Vice-President
Rose Robinson, 2nd Ward (12/28)

Members
Olivia Byrne, 1st Ward (12/27)
Danielle Eckhardt, 4th Ward (12/29)
Anthony Ricco, 5th Ward (12/30)

Southern Delaware County Authority

5 Year Term

Monthly Meeting: 1st Tuesday at 7:00 PM

President
Joseph A. DiMarco

Vice-President
Michael J. Chermak Jr

Treasurer
Robert L. Ganster, Jr.

Plant Manager
Joseph Stafford, Sr.

Personnel Manager 
Asst. Secretary
Nicole Whitaker

Secretary
John M. Schueren

Solicitor
Adam Matlawski

Engineer
Mike J. Ciocco, P.E., SEO

Accountant
Patrick Rogers, CPA

Office Manager
Linda Lamberto

Asst. Office Manager
Leslie Brant

Zoning Hearing Board

5 Year Term

Monthly Meeting: 1st Tuesday at 7:00 PM
The purpose of the Zoning Hearing Board is to help assure fair and equitable application and the administration of the zoning ordinance by hearing appeals of the Zoning Officer’s decisions and by granting relief from literal enforcement of the ordinance in certain situations. The Board is judicial body and may not make or modify zoning policy. The Board schedules hearings on applications and appeals, and hears evidence and issues written decisions or findings of fact. 

Chairman
Howard Mosley, 2nd Ward (12/29)

Secretary
Cyndi Charney, 4th Ward (12/28)

Solicitor
J. Adam Matlawski, Esquire

Members
Pamella Andrien, 1st Ward (12/30)
James Holefelder, 3rd Ward (12/27)
Christopher Cloran, 5th Ward (12/26)

Emergency Management Committee

Monthly Meeting: 2nd Monday at 6:00 PM

Coordinator
Bill Robinson

Deputy Coordinator
Carl Smith

Construction Committee

Construction Committee meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm on an "as needed" basis.
Goal: to streamline the development process with all the key players to help guide the developer in a plan resulting in a partnership to help smart construction development and benefit all stakeholders. 

Objectives: to provide guidance in the specific areas in each expertise of the team members collaboratively to save time, result in a safe and efficient construction, minimize any conflicting issues and make the developer ready for his presentation.

The purpose of the committee is to review all applications and site plans for land development and building projects in accordance with site plan review comments from the Township Planning Commission and Township Engineer.

Committee Members

  • Joseph Baiocco
  • Lisa Catania
  • Michael Gaudiuso
  • Mike Pierce
  • Charles Remaley

Others

  • Brian Siedel
  • Al Federico

Southeastern Pennsylvania Stormwater Authority

5 Year Term

Monthly Meeting: 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30pm
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Stormwater Authority

Chairman

Joseph Baiocco , 3rd Ward (12/26)

Vice Chairman

Edward Raikowski, 1st Ward (12/28)

Secretary

Mary Griffin, 5th Ward (12/27)

Tresurer

Bill Schade, 4th Ward (12/25)

Solicitor

Siana Law

 

Members

Executive Directors 
Gabrielle O’Connor, Co-Executive Director (Appointed)

Jim Putman, Co Executive Director (Appointed)

Property Maintenance Appeals

3 Year Term

Members
Open Position
Gerald Baker (12/25)
Bill Laverty (12/26)

Civil Service Commission

6 Year Term

Members
Darrell Hynson (12/30)
Jack Webb (12/25)
Joaquin Perezi (12/28)

Construction Committee

Construction Committee meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm on an "as needed" basis.
Goal: to streamline the development process with all the key players to help guide the developer in a plan resulting in a partnership to help smart construction development and benefit all stakeholders. 

Objectives: to provide guidance in the specific areas in each expertise of the team members collaboratively to save time, result in a safe and efficient construction, minimize any conflicting issues and make the developer ready for his presentation.

The purpose of the committee is to review all applications and site plans for land development and building projects in accordance with site plan review comments from the Township Planning Commission and Township Engineer.

Committee Members

  • Joseph Baiocco
  • Lisa Catania
  • Michael Gaudiuso
  • Mike Pierce
  • Charles Remaley

Others

  • Brian Siedel
  • Al Federico
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