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| COUNCIL |
Norristown is governed by Municipal Council which consists of seven members representing each of the voting districts in the Municipality. There are four districts and three at large seats. Council directs the activities of the Municipality through the appointed Municipal Manager, who in turn supervises all departments. As of January, 2006 Norristown no longer has a Mayorial position. The Municipality is now a strong council form of government. All serve four year terms, and are eligible for reelection twice. On the first Monday of January in each even numbered year, Municipal Council conducts a reorganization meeting where they elect a President and Vice President of Council. Council meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month. All members of council are part-time. The agenda is posted under calendar of events on our website 72 hours prior to the meetings.
Norristown 2009 Goals
Norristown Citizens: Council and Administration Commitment to You
- Public Safety/Health Awareness
- Promote Home Ownership
- Increase Business Opportunities
- Strive to bring a comprehensive health delivery system to the community
- Play major role in the education system (Developing Mentoring Programs)
- Develop Partnerships with local leadership and the community
- Encourage everyone to be counted for the 2010 Census |
| COUNCIL MEMBERS |
 William ‘Bill’ Procyson
At Large Councilman
Chair - Public Works Committee
235 East Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401-5003
Term to Expire: December 31, 2011
610-277-1953
procyson@verizon.net
Gary Simpson
4th District Councilman
Chair - Business Development
235 East Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401-5003
Term to expire: December 31, 2011
610.270.2946
gsimpson@norristown.org
Marlon Millner
At Large Councilman
Vice Chair – Personnel/Administration
235 East Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401-5003
Term to expire: December 31, 2013
484.636.7953
Linda Christian, Vice President and
3rd District Councilwoman
Chair - Public Safety Committee
(Building and Code Enforcement Depts.)
235 E. Airy St.
Norristown, PA 19401-5003
Term to expire: December 31, 2013
lchristian@norristown.org
phone: 610-960-2280
Mila Hayes
1st District Councilwoman
Chair - Public Safety Committee
Fire and Police
235 East Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401-5003
Term to expire: December 31, 2013
610-721-1053
mhayes@norristown.org
William Caldwell, Council President and
2nd District Councilman
235 East Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401-5003
Term to expire: December 31, 2011
610-270-2944
wcaldwell@norristown.org
 Cathy Lawrence
At Large Councilwoman
Chair - Finance Committee
Chair - Recreation Committee
235 East Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401-5003
Term to expire: December 31, 2013
610-496-1694
kbl1625@aol.com |
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| ADMINISTRATION |
Right to Know Information and Application
To access the Municipality of Norristown General Code please click on the link below:
http://ecode360.com/?custId=NO0820
The Administration Department, which is headed by the Municipal Administrator, David Forrest, as Chief Executive Officer, is responsible for overseeing all departments within the Norristown Municipality and works to provide the residents of Norristown a progressive, efficient, economical and responsive government. This department is responsible for preparing and setting of the Municipal Council’s agenda and general correspondence.
The Administrator, with the advice of the administrative staff awards contracts for purchases after taking into consideration several factors such as cost and quality and availability of the product or service. The bid opening is open to the general public.
For any inquiries please contact the Administration Department at 610-270-0420 or email the Municipal Administrator at dforrest@norristown.org.
Residents may express their concerns to administration, 24hrs a day, seven days a week, at the citizens concerns hotline by calling (610) 270-0446. |
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| FINANCE |
The Finance Department is responsible for all cash transactions, disbursements, employee benefits, and employee payroll. The department collects the current year Municipality and County Real Estate Taxes and trash hauling fees.
Click here for the 2008 Proposed Budget.
Business and phone numbers of interest:
For Earned Income Tax, Business Privilege Tax, Business Registration, Per Capita Tax, Occupational Privilege Tax:
H A Berkheimer Associates
50 North Seventh Street
Bangor, PA 18013
phone (800) 360-8989 or | H A Berkheimer
63 W. 4th Street
Bridgeport, PA 19405
(610) 279-7500 |
To access forms and additional information on the web click below:
http://www.hab-inc.com/company/forms.htm
Tax Clerk
Municipality of Norristown
235 East Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401
phone (610) 270-0431
fax (610) 270-0445
| For Delinquent Real Estate Taxes:
Tax Claim Bureau
One Montgomery Plaza
Norristown, PA 19401
phone (610) 278-3000
| For Ticket Information:
Ticket Clerk
Municipality of Norristown
235 East Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401
phone (610) 270-0426
fax (610) 270-0445 |
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| POLICE |
| Click Here to access Police Department Page. |
| BUILDING & CODE ENFORCEMENT |
| Click Here to access the Building & Code Enforcement Department Page. |
| PUBLIC WORKS |
The Department of Public Works is comprised of Streets Department, Parks Department, Public Property maintenance and the Recreation Department.
The Public Works Department provides the following services:
-Sweeping is done daily - weather permitting
-Storm line Cleaning - as needed
-Leaf Collection - during the fall
-Snow Plowing/Snow Removal - during the winter months
-Paving and/or Reconstruction of streets
-Storm Water line Maintenance
-Traffic Light Maintenance
-Traffic Sign Maintenance
-Line Painting
Also, the Public Works Department maintains over 300 acres of parks and Municipal properties. This includes 17 fields for baseball, soccer and other activities. Our parks offer playground equipment for tots and youths throughout the Municipality.
Phone numbers:
Public Works Office: 610-270-0437
Streets/Parks Department: 610-270-0437 or 610-270-0458
Emergency- Night or Weekends: 610-270-0977
Vehicle Maintenance: 610-270-0456
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
An MS4 educational presentation entitled, "When It Rains, It Drains" will be
provided to the Borough Council, Administrative Staff and public on
December 19, 2006 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers. Click here to view a powerpoint copy of the presentation material.
The Public Works Department is currently involved in updating the Municipality Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program which is administered by the Department of Environmental Protection. One of the PADEP's requirements is to develop a Public Education and Outreach program to educate the community on the pollution potential of common activities, and increase awareness of the direct links between land activities, rainfall-runoff, storm drains, and their local water resources. Most importantly the requirement is to give the public clear guidance on steps and specific actions that they can take to reduce their stormwater pollution-potential. The following are several links to websites that contain additional information on this program:
http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwatermonth.cfm
http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/menuofbmps/index.cfm
http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/southeastro/site/default.asp
On the DEP website, select "stormwater information", this will then list
further links for further information, including the Center for Watershed
Protection.
CAPITAL STREETS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
The Municipality will be continuing with its road improvements project in 2008. This is a project that was first undertaken in 2006. Different streets in order of priority will continue to be targeted including ADA handicapped accessibilty ramps. Below please find the work schedule for this project, as undertaken by Kehoe Construction the contractor on this project.
Click here for the construction schedule. |
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| PARKS & RECREATION |
The Recreation Department provides programs for children and adults throughout the year. Our Barone Complex offers two new NAA Fields and a girl’s softball field. Latshaw Field is a host to NAA, high school, College and Semi-Pro teams during the baseball season. We also have an adult Softball field on Weirman Field which various teams use. Our Parks offer Bocce Ball, Volleyball, and Horseshoes as activities where residents can join in league play.
All programs offered are in need of Coaches, Sponsors and Umpires.
For additional information on any sports offered, please contact Bill Plichta at 610-270-0467.
Click Here for 2009 Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series. |
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| PLANNING DEPARTMENT |
| Click Here to link to Planning & Municipal Development Department. |
| FIRE.. |
Click Here to access the Fire Department Page.
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