1. Schwenksville Borough Town Hall
July 27th, 2016 – 7:00PM
Perkiomen Valley Library

2. Welcome Introductions Purpose Council Staff Police Coverage
Revitalization Task Force

3. Police Coverage Introduction of Police Task Force Members
Presentation by Joseph Guinta, Mayor
Questions and Answers

4. Police Coverage Exploration

5. Current Police Services
Provided by the Pennsylvania State Police
No local tax dollars spent for State Police Services
Enforce the PA Criminal Code
Enforce State Motor Vehicle Codes
Enforce Local Traffic Codes
Serve Upper Frederick Township, Perkiomen Township, Skippack Township, Upper Salford Township (full time) and Lower Frederick Township (part time) as well as Schwenksville.

6. Why are we evaluating Alternative Police Services?
State Police are short handed and cannot be in the Borough for extended periods of time.
Complaints about thefts from vehicles; lack of traffic code enforcement; alleged drug activity.
Vandalism and increasing need for patrols of the Perkiomen Trail Corridor.
Proposed Legislation to start charging communities for State Police Services (HB 709)

7. Option: Purchase Police Services from Lower Frederick Township
Contract With Lower Frederick Township Police Department for Police Services; same services provided to Lower Frederick Township residents.
Most cost efficient alternative to State Police- $125, per year for 3 Year Contract
All Officers on Duty would respond to calls in both Jurisdictions.
A Schwenksville patrol sector would be created
A monthly Report would be provided detailing Borough Police Activity

8. Lower Frederick Police Services
Two officers on duty
Currently Provide Police Coverage Monday-Friday 7AM to 10PM; and 10 hours Saturdays.
State Police Coverage 10PM to 7AM and Saturdays and Sundays except as noted above.
Enforce PA Criminal Code
Enforce State Motor Vehicle Code
Enforce Local Traffic Codes
Enforce Local Non-Traffic Ordinances like parking ordinances, snow emergency routes, noise & Peace & Good Order Ordinances
Provide Special Event Coverage
Provide Patrol Services same as in Lower Frederick Twp.

9. Why Not Our Own Police Department?
A One-Man Department is Not affordable
Cost for Pensions
Cost for Insurance
Cost for Equipment
Cost to Administer a Police Department is in excess of $125,000 per year.
More Coverage and Manpower through contracted services

10. Costs for Purchasing Police Services from Lower Frederick Township
$125, Per Year
$90 per capita
$ per household
2.4 Mill Increase
$414 increase for Median home valued at $172,767
Dinner for two once per month ($34.50)
Population = 1,385 US 2010 Census
Households = 623 US 2000 Census
Total Assessed Value for Borough =51,915,045 June 2016; 1 mill -$51,915.00
$172,767x (2.4 mill) =$414 increase
Based on Dinner Entry of $17.25 each

12. Police Coverage
Questions & Answers

13. Revitalization Task Force
Borough started RTF as part of a County program around Continues to brainstorm and guide revitalization efforts.
First Revitalization Plan in 2002, revised in 2010.
Past two years working on vision for Main Street improvements, called “Streetscaping”. Borough maintains a contract with Montgomery County for Planning Services, and two planners have been assisting the Task Force in developing this plan. Tonight one of those planners, Sarah Richardsen, is going to fill you in on what “Streetscaping” means, and what the plan includes.
Many community members have served on the Task Force over the years, including borough administrators, business owners, residents both of the Borough and neighboring municipalities, for whom Schwenksville serves as their Main St. also.

14. Revitalization Task Force
Members who have participated in the Main St. plan are:
Mayor Joe Giunta
Borough Manager, Anne Klepfer
Council Members,
Todd Larsen,
Maureen Giaccomucci
Lee Ann Miller
Planning Commission
Gary Schneider
Community Members
Tailwind Bike Shop owner, Joe Laird
Glenn Umberger and Heidi Carrow

15. Revitalization Task Force
Opening Remarks
Lee Ann Miller
Presentation by Sarah Richardsen

16. Schwenksville Borough Town Hall
Questions & Answers