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*Agenda/Draft Agenda Items For Discussion And Approval (Please Note: The Draft Agenda is subject to change) -
Regular Borough Council Meeting - Monday, July 15, 2013
**AGENDA ITEMS: **
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GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL (Channel 22/Comcast & Channel 38/Verizon) - We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with the Government Access Channel. Because of the issues we are experiencing the message board and the Borough Council meetings may not be televised until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank You.
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The Morrisville Environmental Advisory Council is proud to announce that Morrisville Borough has been awarded a Coastal Zone Management Grant of $14,346. This CZM grant is a federal grant provided to the PA Department of Environmental Protection by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the purpose of protecting, restoring, and responsibly developing coastal communities and coastal resources.
This grant award will complete the full funding of the first phase of restoration work at the Morrisville Riverfront Preserve (MRP). The MRP has also received funding from the Bucks County Municipal Open Space Program, the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds, J.P Mascaro & Sons, and private donations from Dave and Janet Rivella, Nancy Sherlock and the MEAC.
The Morrisville Riverfront Preserve will provide the region with a natural riverfront habitat with improved public access. Morrisville is partnering with the Delaware Riverkeeper Network to eradicate invasive Japanese knotweed at the site, to improve trails, to determine appropriate planting activities, and to develop a management plan for the Preserve.
The MEAC applauds the Borough Council and Borough Management for moving forward in facilitating this project. In doing so, they facilitate goals of the Morrisville Comprehensive Plan 2008, the Morrisville Open Space Plan 2009, and the Bucks County Natural Resources Plan.
The MEAC encourages residents and groups to learn more about our dynamic riverfront and to participate in making the MRP a vibrant, sustainable park. This is a big project which will bring big benefits to the future of Morrisville Borough. The MEAC will be conducting clean ups, trail work and seeding activities. Please contact Debby Colgan, EAC at 609-954-5360.
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LEAF DROP OFF SITE
The Morrisville Borough leaf drop off site (this site is for leaves only) is located at Riverview and Delaware Avenues.
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LEAF COMPOST
Morrisville Borough Residents interested in leaf compost for their yards, please contact Borough Hall at #215-295-8181. Arrangements will be made to open the Morrisville Leaf Dump for compost material to be picked up.
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SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING
As of Thursday, September 1, 2011, Morrisville Borough began single stream recycling. All recyclables can be put in one container - cans, glass, mixed paper, cardboard and most plastic containers. Put your recycling container out on your designated day. Please see the link on our website's main page and the Community Channel for additional information.
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TRASH AND RECYCLING
Trash and recycling in the Borough of Morrisville is collected by J. P. Mascaro & Sons. Trash collection is Monday and Thursday for the entire town. Your recycling day is based on which street your home is on. A brochure/collection map was mailed to each customer by J P. Mascaro & Sons. Additional brochures are available at Borough Hall.
The contact phone number for J. P. Mascaro & Sons
has been
changed to:
1-800-432-1616
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RECYCLING STICKERS
The containers used for recycling must be clearly marked. Recycling Stickers are available at Morrisville Borough Hall.
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The Morrisville Municipal Authority is part of the "SwiftReach" notification network. Please enroll your information, if you have not already done so, at their website:
www.mmawatersewer.com
. You will find a Morrisville Municipal Authority Emergency Notification-Contact Information Request
form.
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MORRISVILLE RIVERFRONT PRESERVE: The 8.8 acre Morrisville Riverfront Preserve is located at Delmorr and Philadelphia Avenues, it offers riverfront access to a naturalized riverfront, a unique amenity in our heavily developed region.
The project began in January 2010 which led to the re-zoning of the land by Borough Council to Natural Lands and Community Service Districts and approval by the Bucks County Open Space Program for funds to support the project.
Eradication of invasive plant species was started in September as part of a two year water safe herbicide spraying program. Morrisville is partnering with the Delaware Riverkeeper Network who is providing assistance in developing restoration strategies that will ensure a successful and sustainable project.
Replanting the area with native plant species and clearing trail paths will occur in phases.
The Preserve will be a quiet place of nature for fishermen, bird watchers, walkers and paddlers. Riverfront restoration will improve air, water, land, and habitat quality, as well as provide improved floodplain function and flood protection. The preserve will provide the opportunity for public education on the value of natural waterfront habitats. The Morrisville Riverfront Preserve is a special place that has benefits for all.
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Attention: Pet Owners -- Borough Ordinance #856 requires pet owners to clean up if their pet makes a mess on either public or private property. Please clean up after your pet and dispose in an appropriate container.
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Community Outreach Program
State Representative John Galloway will have a satellite office at the Municipal Building, 35 Union Street. Representatives are available on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
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