Upper Nazareth Reorganization & Supervisor’s Meeting – January 5, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS
January 6th – Auditors Meeting at 7:00PM
January 21st – Regular Business meeting at 7:00PM
January 31st – Christmas tree pickup ends
May 30, 2026 – Wellness Day from 10AM – Noon
May 30, 2026 – 5K Color Run at 9AM
REORGANIZATION MEETING
Approval to elect Scott Sylvainus as Chairman for 2026
Approval to elect Kristin Mullen as Vice-Chairman for 2026
TOWNSHIP APPOINTMENTS
Approval of Lisa Klem as Manager, Assistant Secretary/Assistant Treasurer/Alternate Open Records Officer/Chief Administrative Officer Pension Plans
Approval of Kim Mutarelli as full-time Secretary/Zoning Secretary/Purchasing Officer/Open Records Officer/Plans Administrator
Approval of Deanne Werkheiser as full-time Treasurer/Recording Secretary Planning Commission/Secretary Zoning Hearing Board.
Approval of Angela Strohl as the full-time Zoning Officer
Approval of Lisa Klem and Kim Mutarelli as delegates to Northampton County Association of Township Officials
Approval of Kristin Mullen as a delegate to the Nazareth Council of Governments (NAZCOG)
Approval of Scott Sylvainus as the voting delegate to the NAZCOG Steering Committee
COMMITTEE/BOARDS APPOINTMENTS
Approval to appoint Andy Bohl to the Zoning Hearing Board for 3 years. Term expires 12/31/28
Approval to appoint Jeanie Morgano and George Hasker to 5-year terms on the Recreation Board. Terms expire on 12/31/30
Approval to appoint Bill Bartlett and Brian Sayago to 3-year terms on the Environmental Advisory Council. Terms expire 12/31/28
Approval to appoint Nate Prichard as Chairman of the Environmental Advisory Council
Approval to appoint Mike Rinker as a representative to the Nazareth Ambulance Board.
Approval to appoint Mike Rinker as Emergency Management Coordinator.
There is a vacancy on the Auditor Board.
Approval to appoint Tadd Williams for a 1-year appointment on the Vacancy Board. Term expires 12/31/26
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Approval to pay Gary Asteak/Asteak Law Offices, $215-235/hour
Approval to pay Peters, Moritz, Peischl, Zulick, Landes & Brienza, LLP Steven N. Goudsouzian $180/hour for Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor
Approval to pay Barry Isett & Associates according to the fee schedule for Inspection Services
Approval to pay, according to the fee schedule, Carroll Engineers as Township Engineer
Approval to NOT appoint an Alternate Township Engineer
Approval to pay, according to the fee schedule, Barry Isett & Associates, as State Sewage Enforcement Officer.
COMPENSATION AS INCLUDED IN THE 2026 BUDGET
Approval to increase the pay of all non-uniform, non-exempt, part-time employees and part-time police personnel by 3%.
Personnel Salaries approved
- Township Manager – $110,000
- FT Chief of Police – $117,214
- Deputy Chief of Police – $110,558.75
- Township Auditors – $10.00/hour
- Planning Commission – $30.00 per meeting attended per member, paid quarterly
- Zoning Hearing Board – $30.00 per meeting attended per member, paid quarterly
Approval of the mileage allowance at the 2026 IRS rate – $0.725 per mile
Approval for the Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer/Supervisor for Signatory Authorization
Official Bonds Approved
- Manager – $170,000
- Secretary – $100,000
- Treasurer – $250,000
- RE Tax Collector – $500,000
Approval of Resolutions:
- No. 26.01 – Township Depositories
- No. 26.02 – Police Pension Contribution
- No. 26.03 – TCC Delegate and Alternate – Deanne Werkheiser & Lisa Klem
- No. 26.04 – Upper Nazareth Township Fee Schedule
- No. 26.05 – Library Agreement Renewal
REGULAR BUISNESS MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PROCLAMATION
Scott Sylvainus presented a proclamation to Fire Chief Jeff Fassl on the occasion of his retirement, thanking him for his many years of service. Jeff began his career with Nazareth Borough Fire in 1983, joining UNT Fire in 2009. Michael Kumer is the new chief at the Fire Department.
SUPERVISORS
Scott Sylvainus wished everyone a happy new year and welcomed new supervisor, J.R. Williams, to the board.
TOWNSHIP MANAGER/ADMINISTRATION
Approval to register 14 people for the PSATS Conference (2 from Public Works, 2 from the police, 3 from administration, 5 supervisors and 2 from Emergency Management)
Approval for Brian Sayago to serve as the Voting Delegate at the PSAT State Convention of Township Supervisors.
Approval to appoint Maher-Duessel to conduct the 2025 audit.
Lisa Klem announced several recently awarded grants received by the township: $744,000 for radios for fire, ambulance, police, etc, $138,000 for a bucket truck for the Public Works department and $10,000 from the County for Police Speed Monitor devices.
Becky Bartlett covers these meetings because citizens have a right to know what their government is doing.
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