Appointing members to the various volunteer boards and commissions is one of the responsibilities of Borough Council. Jenkintown Borough is extremely fortunate to have such extraordinary and talented residents with interest in serving by sharing their time, knowledge and expertise for the betterment of Jenkintown Borough.
On April 24th, 2019, Borough Council voted to make two very important appointments.
- Gary Bachman – Uniform Construction Code Appeals Board. Gary Bachman is a lifelong resident of Jenkintown Borough, he has served with the Pioneer Fire Company selflessly protecting the life safety of Borough residents, business owners and visitors for over 55 years, with 40 years of that time serving as the Pioneer Fire Company and/or Borough Fire Chief. In addition to Mr. Bachman’s volunteer service he operates a successful second generation mechanical/heating and air conditioning business in Jenkintown. Many residents and businesses that have experienced an emergency or routine hot water, heating, air conditioning issue or emergency fire incident have probably had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Bachman in person. His first-hand construction industry experience and working knowledge of the PA Uniform Construction Code are a valuable asset for this position. Details on the duties of the UCC Appeals Board can found on the Borough’s website https://www.ecode360.com/15139984
- Alison Danilak – Planning Commission. Alison Danilak currently serves on the Jenkintown Borough Design Review Board. Mrs. Danilak is a professional architect who has worked for over twenty years in the field and is currently pursuing a Masters Degree at LaSalle University. Mrs. Danilak gives back to the community in many ways, including volunteering disaster and humanitarian relief at the Loaves and Fishes Food Cupboard and teaching Sunday school & VBS at Grace Presbyterian Church.
The Planning Commission is established by the PA Municipal Planning Code and Jenkintown Borough Code. The Planning Commission’s responsibilities include: review of proposed ordinances, review and recommendations on land development plans, implementation and dissemination of the Borough Comprehensive Plan, listing and management of the Local Landmark, Historic, and Contributing Register of structures within Jenkintown Borough. Details on the duties of the Planning Commission can found on the Borough’s website https://www.ecode360.com/11182197?highlight=commission,planning%20commission#11182197
Jenkintown Borough would like to both thank and welcome Mr. Bachman and Mrs. Danilak to their respective positions.
Jenkintown Borough extends our sincere thanks to Robert Guerin for his past service on the UCC Appeals Board and to John Krebs for serving for twelve years on the Jenkintown Planning Commission.
Other appointments/reappointments made by Borough Council in 2018-2019 include:
- Gabriel Lerman, Jenkintown Borough Planning Commission
- Phil Zimmerman, Jenkintown Borough Planning Commission
- Jon McCandlish, Jenkintown Borough Planning Commission
- Glen Morris, Jenkintown Borough Planning Commission
- Lucinda Bartley, Jenkintown Borough Planning Commission
- Joseph Hentz, Jenkintown Borough Planning Commission
- Penelope Cutler, Jenkintown Borough Zoning Hearing Board
- Linda Manfredonia, Jenkintown Borough Zoning Hearing Board
- Anne Brennan, Jenkintown Borough Zoning Hearing Board
- Adrienne Redd, Environmental Advisory Committee
- Judy Bishop, Environmental Advisory Committee
- Andrea McCarthy, Environmental Advisory Committee
- Keara Weinstein, Environmental Advisory Committee
- Joanne Everett, Environmental Advisory Committee
- Maureen Lucak, Environmental Advisory Committee
- Angele Surault, Environmental Advisory Committee
- Megan DiPasquale, Environmental Advisory Committee Associate Member
- Molly Bruce, Environmental Advisory Committee Associate Member
- John McGrath, Shade Tree Commission
- Ryan Lafferty, Shade Tree Commission
- George Gazonas, Shade Tree Commission
- Bill McMahon, Shade Tree Commission
- Gary Hutnick, Jenkintown Civil Service Commission
- Mark Asher, Design Review Board
- Susan Yanessa, Design Review Board
- Kevin Poirot, Design Review Board
- Phil Zimmerman, Design Review Board
- Alison Danilak, Design Review Board
- Michael Quigg, Design Review Board
- Mark Brunner, Uniform Construction Code Appeals Board
- Chris McGeehan, Uniform Construction Code Appeals Board
- Jeff Orkin, Uniform Construction Code Appeals Board
- Steven Beltz, Uniform Construction Code Appeals Board
There are many Borough committees, boards, commissions and opportunities to serve, so please do not hesitate to inform Borough Council if you would like to be involved in any way.