Township Meetings

Residents may be heard at Board of Commissioners meetings, at Public Hearings, or on other items of an agenda when recognized by the presiding member of the Board.

When speaking at a meeting, please do the following:

1. Remember to speak clearly into the microphone. This allows our virtual audience to hear you and for your statement to be captured in the Meeting Minutes.
2. Always begin by stating your name and address, then speak briefly on the matter (even when speaking more than once on separate topics).
3. All questions must be directed to the presiding official and not to another member of the audience.
4. At public hearings, individuals who will be giving testimony will be asked to swear or affirm the truthfulness of the testimony.

Questions and comments can also be sent in advance by email. Please see the instructions for email on the meeting webpage.

• Amendment - A change to a previously approved ordinance, resolution or motion.
• Motion - A motion is a proposal by a Commissioner that the Commission take a specific action on a recommendation, resolution or ordinance, or to express itself on an issue. A motion is made by one member and must have support (a second) by another member. Discussion is allowed on the motion prior to the final vote. The full Commission then votes, and the final vote indicates majority approval or disapproval of the motion.
• Ordinance - A local law approved by the Board of Commissioners. Ordinances can only be adopted by a majority of the commissioners at a public meeting after certain advertisement requirements established by the state have been met.
• Proclamation - A document officially recognizing an event or accomplishment by citizens or organizations.
• Resolution - An official decision made by the Commission that does not require a public hearing.
• Variance - A license approved by the Zoning Hearing Board, such as a variance from the zoning regulations. The Board of Commissioners is not empowered to grant variances.