Board of Supervisors Meeting -

I — CALL TO ORDER

I.a — Roll Call

I.b — Pledge of Allegiance

I.c — Disclosure of Recording Device

II — APPROVAL OF MINUTES

II.a — Regular Meeting, July 14th, 2026.

Moved by Vice Chair Stephanie DerOhannessian; seconded by Supervisor Giovanna Iacono.

Roll call: Vice Chair Stephanie DerOhannessian — aye; Supervisor Eileen Ming — aye; Supervisor Mike Davey — aye; Supervisor Giovanna Iacono — aye; Chair Chuck Dennie — aye. Motion carried (5–0, majority of votes cast).

III — TREASURER'S REPORT - Peter Barsz

III.a — Motion to accept the Treasurer's report, pay all bills, and release relevant escrows.

Moved by Chair Chuck Dennie; seconded by Vice Chair Stephanie DerOhannessian.

Roll call: Vice Chair Stephanie DerOhannessian — aye; Supervisor Eileen Ming — aye; Supervisor Mike Davey — aye; Supervisor Giovanna Iacono — aye; Chair Chuck Dennie — aye. Motion carried (5–0, majority of votes cast).

IV — REPORTS

IV.a — Finance (CD)

IV.a.1 — Motion to accept the 2026 Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) for the employees’ retirement plan in the amount of $44,200.00.

Moved by Chair Chuck Dennie; seconded by Supervisor Eileen Ming.

Roll call: Vice Chair Stephanie DerOhannessian — aye; Supervisor Eileen Ming — aye; Supervisor Mike Davey — aye; Supervisor Giovanna Iacono — aye; Chair Chuck Dennie — aye. Motion carried (5–0, majority of votes cast).

IV.b — Taxes (CD)

IV.c — Public Safety:

IV.d — Police (SD)

IV.d.1 — Motion to ratify the employment of Chris Singley as a Bethel Township Police Officer at a rate of $ 29.00 per hour, subject to a one-year probation period.

Moved by Vice Chair Stephanie DerOhannessian; seconded by Supervisor Eileen Ming.

Roll call: Vice Chair Stephanie DerOhannessian — aye; Supervisor Eileen Ming — aye; Supervisor Mike Davey — aye; Supervisor Giovanna Iacono — aye; Chair Chuck Dennie — aye. Motion carried (5–0, majority of votes cast).

IV.e — Bethel Hose Co #1 (CD)

IV.e.1 — Motion to approve the release of $11,583.00 from the Fire Tax Fund for the 2026 PEMA loan payment on Truck 66.

Moved by Chair Chuck Dennie; seconded by Supervisor Giovanna Iacono.

Roll call: Vice Chair Stephanie DerOhannessian — aye; Supervisor Eileen Ming — aye; Supervisor Mike Davey — aye; Supervisor Giovanna Iacono — aye; Chair Chuck Dennie — aye. Motion carried (5–0, majority of votes cast).

IV.e.2 — Motion to authorize entering into a three-year service agreement with Republic Services for waste removal services at Bethel Township Hose Company No. 1, subject to review and approval by the Township Solicitor.(tabled)

Moved by Chair Chuck Dennie; seconded by Vice Chair Stephanie DerOhannessian.

IV.f — EMS (GI)

IV.g — Emergency Management (GI)

IV.h — Facilities and Maintenance:

IV.i — Highway (GI)

IV.i.1 — Motion to amend the August 11, 2026 approval for MOR Construction to conduct emergency pipe repairs at 3661 Marian Drive through the COSTARS Cooperative Purchasing Program, to increase the amount by $19,683.92 to a revised total amount not to exceed $38,178.92.

Moved by Supervisor Giovanna Iacono; seconded by Chair Chuck Dennie.

Roll call: Vice Chair Stephanie DerOhannessian — aye; Supervisor Eileen Ming — aye; Supervisor Mike Davey — aye; Supervisor Giovanna Iacono — aye; Chair Chuck Dennie — aye. Motion carried (5–0, majority of votes cast).

IV.j — Buildings and Grounds (GI)

IV.k — Board Reports:

IV.l — Parks & Recreation (SD)

IV.l.1 — Motion to authorize an agreement with Sky Shooters Pyrotechnics, LLC for the 2027 fireworks display in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00, subject to review and approval by the Township Solicitor.

Moved by Vice Chair Stephanie DerOhannessian; seconded by Chair Chuck Dennie.

Roll call: Vice Chair Stephanie DerOhannessian — aye; Supervisor Eileen Ming — aye; Supervisor Mike Davey — aye; Supervisor Giovanna Iacono — aye; Chair Chuck Dennie — aye. Motion carried (5–0, majority of votes cast).

IV.m — Zoning Hearing (MJD)

IV.n — Planning Commission (GI)

IV.o — Sewer Authority (MJD)

IV.p — Education:

IV.q — Garnet Valley School Board (EM)

IV.r — Junior Supervisor (NG)

IV.r.1 — Recognition of Junior Supervisor, Nitya Gulati

IV.s — Rachel Kohl Library (EM)

IV.t — Manager's Report - William Addison

V — OLD BUSINESS

VI — NEW BUSINESS

VI.a — Motion to authorize a Purchase Agreement with the Delaware County Public Schools Healthcare Trust for the provision of employee healthcare benefits for the term January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027. Subject to Solicitor's Approval.

Moved by Chair Chuck Dennie; seconded by Vice Chair Stephanie DerOhannessian.

Roll call: Vice Chair Stephanie DerOhannessian — aye; Supervisor Eileen Ming — aye; Supervisor Mike Davey — aye; Supervisor Giovanna Iacono — aye; Chair Chuck Dennie — aye. Motion carried (5–0, majority of votes cast).

VI.b — Motion to authorize High Tech Heating and Cooling to re-insulate and seal all ductwork, add return-air ducts, and replace the existing refrigerant line set for the Township Office HVAC system in an amount not to exceed $12,500.00.

Moved by Supervisor Giovanna Iacono; seconded by Chair Chuck Dennie.

Roll call: Vice Chair Stephanie DerOhannessian — aye; Supervisor Eileen Ming — aye; Supervisor Mike Davey — aye; Supervisor Giovanna Iacono — aye; Chair Chuck Dennie — aye. Motion carried (5–0, majority of votes cast).

VII — ANNOUNCEMENTS

VII.a — Bethel Township’s Paper Shredding and Drug Take-Back Event will be held on Saturday, September 12th, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM behind the Myers Building. Residents are invited to bring unwanted documents for secure shredding and unused or expired medications for safe disposal.

VII.b — Thank you to Erica Brignac for facilitating the donation of Vermont Teddy Bears to the Bethel Township Police Department. These teddy bears will be available for officers to give to children they encounter during difficult situations to help them feel more at ease during a stressful experience.

VIII — ADJOURNMENT

Moved by Supervisor Giovanna Iacono; seconded by Vice Chair Stephanie DerOhannessian.

Roll call: Vice Chair Stephanie DerOhannessian — aye; Supervisor Eileen Ming — aye; Supervisor Mike Davey — aye; Supervisor Giovanna Iacono — aye; Chair Chuck Dennie — aye. Motion carried (5–0, majority of votes cast).