Boards & Commissions
If you are interested in filling a vacant position on any board or commission, please submit a Letter of Interest to Upper Southampton Township, 939 Street Road, Southampton, PA 18966, or email to administration@ustwp.org.
All meetings are held at the Upper Southampton Township Municipal Building, 939 Street Road, Southampton, PA, unless noted otherwise.
All terms listed for the following Boards and Commissions, ends on December 31 of the year following the member's name.
Board of Auditors (Elected Officials)
Members:
- Priscilla Reim (2027)
- Gerald Crandley (2023)
- Debra M. Ciarlante (2025)
Term: 6 Years
Environmental Advisory Council
Advises the Board of Supervisors regarding ways and means of promoting orderly development, utilization and conservation of the natural resources of Upper Southampton Township.
Members:
- Vacancy (2024)
- Cathie Forman (2023)
- Hans Peters, Jr. (2022)
- William Lee (2023)
- Jim Lewis (2022)
- Cynthia Kolesar (2024)
- Janet McCullough (2024)
Term: 3 Years
Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM, except for the month of January, when they will meet on the 2nd Thursday at 7:00 PM
Fire Code Board of Appeals
Hears appeals of interpretations of the fire code official.
Members:
- Vacancy (2023)
- Jared B. Sandler (2022)
- Thomas D. Brown (2024)
Term: 3 Years
Meetings are held when necessary.
Fire Company Financial Advisory Board
Meets with the Southampton Fire Company and advises the Board of Supervisors on the financial matters of the Fire Company.
Members:
- Judith Braunston (2024)
- Lola G. Biuckians (2022)
- Tim U'Selis (2023)
Term: 3 Years
Meetings are held quarterly: March 17, 2021, June 16, 2021, September 15, 2021 and December 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM at the Southampton Fire Company No. 1, 925 Street Road, Southampton, PA
Historical Advisory Board
Advises the Board of Supervisors in identifying and preserving historic sites, buildings, papers, documents and relics of historic significance to the Township.
Members:
- Diana Posten (2022)
- Lynwood J. Vogel (2022)
- Glenn Baun (2023)
- James Day (2023) - Chairman
- Susan Koelble (2024)
Term: 3 Years
Meetings are held the 4th Saturday of each month at 9:00 AM at the Farmhouse in Tamanend Park, 1255 Second Street Pike, Southampton
International Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals
Hears appeals on matters concerning the International Property Maintenance Code.
Members:
- Lisa Marie Erkert (2023)
- Franz Kautz (2024)
- David George (2022)
Term: 3 Years
Meetings are held when necessary.
Library Board
Is responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the Southampton Free Library.
Members:
- Darlene Starr (2022) - Secretary
- Andrea Woodring (2022) - President
- Michelle McFarlane (2024)
- Ray Greenberg (2024)
- Lynne Price Taylor (2022)
- Debbie Silver (2023)
- Mary Rogers (2023)
Term: 3 Years
Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Southampton Free Library, 947 Street Road, Southampton.
Municipal Authority Board
Is responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the water and sanitary sewer systems.
Members:
- Evelyn Brennan (2023)
- Tim U'Selis (2022) - Chairman
- Paul Angermeier (2026)
- Joseph Gerace (2024)
- James Monaghan (2025)
Term: 5 Years
Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Municipal Authority Building, 945 Street Road, Southampton.
Municipal Pension Fund Management Committee
Administers the Municipal Pension Fund and advises the Board of Supervisors on all pension matters including investments and funding.
Members:
- Township Manager (Permanent)
- Keith E. Froggatt, Sr (2023)
- Ken Kline (2024)
- Ann Alker (2026)
- Daniel Cistone (2025)
Term: 5 Years
Meetings are held quarterly on Wednesdays at 8:30 AM
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Advises the Board of Supervisor's regarding the supervision, regulation, equipping and maintenance of Township recreation programs and facilities.
Members:
- Andrew Pickford (2022)
- Patricia Myers (2023) - Chairman
- Dominic Centofanti (2026)
- Richard Grillone (2025)
- Walter Shead (2024)
Term: 5 Years
Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM.
Planning Commission
Advises the Board of Supervisors on land development plans and ordinances regarding zoning and land use matters.
Members:
- William C. Trimarco (2024)
- David L. George (2025)
- David K. George (2022)
- David Faust (2025)
- Stanley Gawel (2023) - Chairman
- Franz Kautz (2023)
- John Hewes (2022)
Term: 4 Years
Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 PM
Police Pension Fund Management Committee
Administers the Police Pension Fund and advises the Board of Supervisors on all pension matters including investments and funding.
Members:
- Township Manager (Permanent)
- Keith E. Froggatt (2023)
- Ryan Hand (2024)
- James Schirmer (2026)
- Daniel Cistone (2025)
Term: 5 Years
Meetings are held quarterly on Wednesdays at 8:30 AM
Solid Waste & Recycling Committee
This Committee will study issues related to collection and disposal services and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.
Members:
- Tom Weiss
- Larry Taylor
- Dominick Cini
- John Hewes
- Rose Manzo
- Andrew Kraft
- Raymond Gump
- Marguerite Genesio
- Thomas A. McCullough
Term: 1 year
Uniform Construction Code Board of Appeals
Hears appeals on matters concerning the Uniform Construction Code.
Members:
- David George (2023)
- Stanley Gawel (2022)
- Myron Bernhang (2024)
- Franz Kautz (2025)
- Joseph A. Kulp (2026)
Term: 5 Years
Meetings are held when necessary.
Vacancy Board
Members:
- Lorraine Rice (2022)
Term: 1 Year
Meetings are held when necessary.
Zoning Hearing Board
Serves as an appeals board for persons seeking relief from decisions of the Zoning Officer and is empowered by state law to grant variances and special exceptions from requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
Members:
- William Cummings (2022) - Chairman
- Maggie Hoeger (2023)
- Fred Whitlock (2024)
- Will McGowan (2026)
- Fred Koelble (2025)
- Michael McNally - Alternate Member - (3 Year Term - 2023)
- Thomas E. Panzer, Solicitor
Term: 5 Years
Meetings are held when necessary.