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Boards & Commissions

INTERESTED IN HELPING YOUR COMMUNITY BY SERVING ON ANY BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS?
 

RED HILL IS CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR TWO MEMBERS FOR THE BOARD OF APPEALS 

The board meets on as as needed basis - Members may reside outside the borough

 Interested parties shall be qualified by training and experience on matters pertaining to building construction.  Training and experience may consist of licensure as an architect or engineer, experience in the construction industry, and training or experience as an inspector or plan reviewer. The purpose of this board is to hear and rule on appeals, requests for variances and requests for extensions of time.  

Please send a letter of interest and a brief resume to Doris Decker President Red Hill Borough Council 

56 W Fourth Street, Red Hill, PA 18076 or email to  ddecker@redhillborough.org

Red Hill Planning Commission

The Red Hill Planning Commission consists of five residents appointed by Borough Council for staggered four year terms. It is the responsibility of the planning commission to review all land development applications for compliance with the zoning ordinances and subdivision and land development ordinances. The planning commission acts as an advisory board and makes recommendations to Borough Council. The planning commission receives professional advice from the Borough Engineer and the Montgomery County Planning Commission.  The Planning Commission is also responsible for drafting and recommending new ordinances for incorporation into the current Zoning and/or Subdivision and Land Development Ordinances.  The Planning Commission meets on the Third Thursday of the month at 7 pm at the Red Hill Borough Council Chambers. 

Chairperson

David Schiffgens

215-679-2040

Term ends:

12/31/2026

Member
Philip Johnson
215-679-2040
Term ends:
01/04/28

Member

John Lehr

215-679-2040

Term ends:

12/31/2024

Member

Ross Kirchgasser

215-679-2040

Term ends: 12/31/2024

Member

Mary Chattin

215-679-2040

Term ends:

12/31/2026

Alternate Member
Kimberly Gery
215-679-2040
Term ends:
01/04/28

Engineer: John Rundy, Remington & Vernick Engineers.;  Solicitor: Mark Hosterman, Esq. Wisler Pearlstine LLP; 

Montgomery County Planning Commission Representative: Matt Lubitz

Upper Perkiomen Valley Regional Planning Commission

Red Hill Representatives: Philip Johnson & Kimberly Gery

Red Hill Zoning Hearing Board

The purpose of the Zoning Hearing Board is to hold public meetings on applications for special exceptions or variances from the zoning ordinances. The Zoning Hearing Board is independent from Borough Council and all decisions are final, unless appealed through the courts.

The Zoning Hearing Board consists of three members. Members are residents of the borough and may hold no other offices in the borough.  All members are appointed by Borough Council. Each member’s term is for three years and is fixed so that one member’s term expires each year.

CHAIRMAN

Curt Walter

215-679-2040

Term ends: 12/31/2025

Member

Christopher Jamison

215-679-2040 

Term Ends:  01/04/27

 

Member

Chad Gery

215-679-2040

Term ends: 12/31/2024

Alternate Member

position open if you are interested please contact 

ddecker@redhillborough.org

Solicitor: David M. Sfafkowitz, Esq.

Red Hill Board of Appeals

Interested parties shall be qualified by training and experience on matters pertaining to building construction.  Training and experience may consist of licensure as an architect or engineer, experience in the construction industry, and training or experience as an inspector or plan reviewer. The purpose of this board is to hear and rule on appeals, requests for variances and requests for extensions of time.  

Rachael Howe - Term ends: 12/31/2024

CURRENTLY THERE ARE TWO POSITONS OPEN 

contact ddecker@redhillborough.or or 215-679-2040 if interested

Red Hill Water Authority Board Members

Upper Montgomery Joint Authority Board Members Representing Red Hill

Brian Stever

Term ends:

12/31/2024

James Watko

Term ends:

12/31/2025

Philip Palancar

Term ends:

12/31/2026

Christopher McMahon

Term ends:

12/31/2027

Sandy Bergey

Term ends:

12/31/2028

CLICK HERE FOR THE  WATER AUTHORITY WEBSITE

Donna Paul

Term ends: 12/31/2026

Kimberly Gery

Term ends: 12/31/2024

Upper Perkiomen Valley Ambulance Board Member Representing Red Hill
Carly Gebhard                                                                                            CLICK HERE FOR THE AMBULANCE WEBSITE

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