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| MANAGER |
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| Lori A. Stauffer | 623 Municipal Drive Nazareth, PA 18064 | (610) 759-7434 LStauffer@lowernazareth.com |
| SECRETARY/TREASURER | ||
| Tammi M. Dravecz | 623 Municipal Drive Nazareth, PA 18064 | (610) 759-7434 TDravecz@lowernazareth.com |
| PLANNING & ZONING ADMINISTRATOR | ||
| Lori B. Seese | 623 Municipal Drive Nazareth, PA 18064 | (610) 759-7434, Ext. 1003 LSeese@lowernazareth.com |
| PUBLIC WORKS | ||
| 623 Municipal Drive Nazareth, PA 18064 | (610) 759-7436 publicworks@lowernazareth.com | |
| LOCAL SERVICES TAX COLLECTOR | ||
| Lorie Gyarmaty | 623 Municipal Drive Nazareth, PA 18064 | (610) 759-7434, Ext. 1001 LGyarmaty@lowernazareth.com |
| OPEN RECORDS OFFICER | ||
| Lori A. Stauffer | 623 Municipal Drive Nazareth, PA 18064 | (610) 759-7434, Ext. 1001 recordsrequest@lowernazareth.com |
| REAL ESTATE TAX COLLECTOR | ||
| Eric Mitcheltree | PO Box 284, Nazareth, PA 18064 office: 519 Mountain View Rd, Nazareth |
(484) 291-1546 RETaxCollector@lowernazareth.com |
| EARNED INCOME TAX COLLECTOR | ||
| Keystone Collections Group | 3606 Route 378 Ste A (within the Black River Plaza) Bethlehem, PA 18015 |
(888) 519-3897 |
| TOWNSHIP ENGINEER | ||
| Keystone Consulting Engineers | 2870 Emrick Boulevard Bethlehem, PA 18020 |
(610)759-7434 |
| SOLICITOR | ||
| Gary Asteak | 726 Walnut Street Easton, PA 18042 |
(610)759-7434 |
Board of Supervisors
| James S. Pennington, Chairman | jpennington@lowernazareth.com |
| Martin J. Boucher, Vice Chairman | mboucher@lowernazareth.com |
| Robert J. Hoyer | rhoyer@lowernazareth.com |
| Bert R. Smalley | bsmalley@lowernazareth.com |
| Amy L. Templeton | atempleton@lowernazareth.com |
What is the Board of Supervisors?
Lower Nazareth Township is governed by an elected body organized under the Second Class Township Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. That Board is called the Board of Supervisors and consists of five (5) elected officials, each serving a six (6) year term.
The Board of Supervisors is charged with the general governance of the township to secure the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Community. To accomplish that task the Board adopts laws, known as ordinances, which govern various activities within the Township.
The Board may appoint a Township Manager who is charged by the Board with implementing the ordinances it passes and managing the annual budget of the Township which is adopted by the Board each December for the following calendar year.
How Board of Supervisor Meetings Work
The Board of Supervisors typically meet on a twice monthly basis to conduct business on behalf of the Township. All meetings of the Board are open to the public with an opportunity at each meeting for public comment.
If a resident has a concern he or she feels needs to be addressed within the Township, the individual is encouraged to contact the Township Office. Many times, issues can be addressed by Township Staff, however if an appearance before the Board is necessary, time may be scheduled to present concerns to the Board of Supervisors. Residents are encouraged to present their views on Township matters on any of the means available, including written or electronic communication or by telephone. The Township Staff strive to facilitate your communication with the Board of Supervisors.
Board of Auditors
Jake Towne
Regis Flaherty, Secretary
The elected Board of Auditors consists of three members, each elected to a six year term. Typically, the Board of Auditors conducts the annual audit of township finances, except when an independent auditor has been appointed by the Board of Supervisors, which is the case in Lower Nazareth Township. The Elected Board of Auditors also set the compensation of supervisors when employed by the township as road masters, road superintendents, road laborers, or as secretary or as treasurer.
Planning Commission
Hugh Harris, Vice Chairperson
Tara Capecci, Secretary
Travis Gerould
Bert Smalley
This Commission is a five-member advisory body to the Board of Supervisors. Each member serves a six-year term. The Planning Commission meets on the third Monday of each month. This Commission makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on development plans submitted to the Township, suggests modifications where needed, and recommends appropriate actions. The nature of local government requires that the Board of Supervisors dedicate itself to the many issues of day-to-day operations and the details of land use can often be lost in the mountain of important, but time-consuming demands. The Planning Commission, as an independent advisory body, gives the Board of Supervisors the assurance that the important issues of land use and future growth are given the necessary attention.
Zoning Hearing Board
Manouel Changalis – Chair
Daniel Cortright – Vice Chair
Michael Gaul
Robert Stocklas(1st Alternate)
[vacant seat] (2nd Alternate)
The Zoning Hearing Board has no legislative power; therefore it can neither make nor modify zoning policy. The Zoning Hearing Board does not have enforcement powers. It is a quasi-judicial body; that is, its powers are to some extent judicial in nature. The board schedules hearings on applications and appeals that come before it, takes evidence, and issues written decisions with findings of fact and conclusions of law. A ZHB must limit its scope of activities to those permitted by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) and by the local zoning ordinance.
The primary purpose of the Zoning Hearing Board is to help assure fair and equitable application and administration of the zoning ordinance by hearing appeals on the zoning officer’s determinations and by granting relief from the literal enforcement of the ordinance in certain hardship situations. The Board consists of a three-member Board with two alternate members. All members of this Board are appointed by the Board of Supervisors and serve five year terms. They meet on demand, the fourth the Tuesday of each month.
Environmental Advisory Council
[vacant seat]
[vacant seat]
[vacant seat]
[vacant seat]
The Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) advises the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and Park and Recreation Boards on matters dealing with protection, conservation, management, promotion and use of natural resources, located within the Township. The EAC consists of five members, each serving a three-year term. These members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The EAC meets on demand only.
Agricultural Security Committee
Jeff Setzer
Guy Wagner
Robert Kuscan
David Meixell
The Agricultural Security Committee reviews Agricultural Security Area applications and reports back to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors with their recommendations. This five-member committee is appointed by the Board of Supervisors and meets on demand only.
