John V. Gottschall, Vice Chair - Towamencin Township

Part Time Police Booking Clerk Position
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Vice Chairman Gottschall noted that Chief Dickinson has requested the hiring of an additional
part-time Booking Clerk. The part-time clerk would work one day a week (Sundays), but would
be available to fill in for vacancies during the week when they occur. The cost of the booking
center is shared among the 15 municipalities that use the facility. As the Booking Center is
expected to again experience a surplus this year, it will benefit the operation of both the Booking
Center and the Towamencin Police Department at no direct cost to the Township.
On motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mrs. Younce, the Board approved the hiring of a part
time book clerk for the Police Department.
Voting Yes: John V. Gottschall, H. Charles Wilson, Patricia Younce
Voting No: N/A
Abstaining: N/A
Absent: Daniel M. Littley, James P. Sinz
Authorization to Advertise Amendment to Earned Income Tax Ordinance
Vice Chairman Gottschall stated Act 32 of 2008 resulted in significant reforms and consolidation
of Pennsylvania’s earned income tax (EIT) collection system. Under Act 32, the current earned
income tax collection process will be restructured, ultimately creating 69 countywide Tax
Collection Districts throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A model Earned Income
Tax Ordinance was distributed by the Montgomery County Tax Collection Committee (“TCC”)
that would replace the Township’s current ordinance.
Mr. Wilson recommended that Section 2, sub paragraph B be changed from 1% to .5% for nonresidents.
On motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mrs. Younce, the Board authorized the advertisement of
the Earned Income Tax Ordinance with the recommended amendment by Mr. Wilson.
Voting Yes: John V. Gottschall, H. Charles Wilson, Patricia Younce
Voting No: N/A
Abstaining: N/A
Absent: Daniel M. Littley, James P. Sinz
Proposed Amendment to Parking Restrictions: Columbia Avenue / Woodlawn Drive / Oak
Blvd
Vice Chairman Gottschall noted the Police Department’s Traffic Safety Officer investigated
reported concerns of the Towamencin Volunteer Fire Company of moving large fire apparatus in
the area of Columbia Avenue and Oak Drive in the Inglewood section of the Township. As a
result of the investigation, the Police Department is recommending certain on-street parking
restrictions that would require an amendment to the Township Code.
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