Council Appointment Expected To Replace Horsham's Nesbitt

HORSHAM TOWNSHIP, PA —Less than a week after a council seat officially opened, township officials are expected to fill the vacancy at its reorganization meeting Monday night.

At its last meeting of the year, long-time Councilman Gregory Nesbitt resigned. But his resignation wasn't effective until Dec. 31. Since Nesbitt's announcement on Dec. 14, the township has been accepting applicants and letters of interest from potential candidates.

The first item on the meeting agenda is for the council to consider an appointment to replace Nesbitt, who had one year remaining on his term.

Nesbitt announced his resignation, saying he needed to devote more time to his law practice. He had served on the council for 19 years.

The council will elect a president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary among its members.

Other positions expected to be filled are:

• Vacancy Board Chairman —(1) 1-year term
• Horsham Planning Commission —(1) 4-year term
• Horsham Water & Sewer Authority —(1) 5-year term
• Park & Recreation Board —(1) 5-year term
• Police Pension Advisory Committee —(1) 4-year term
• Industrial & Commercial Development Authority —(1) 5-year term, (1) 1-year term
• Zoning Hearing Board —(1) 3-year term, (1) 2-year term
• Environmental Advisory Board —(2) 5-year terms
• Historical Advisory Commission —(1) 5-year term
• Library Board of Directors —(2) 3-year terms
• Horsham Land Redevelopment Authority —(1) 5-year term
• UCC Board of Appeals —(1) 5-year term
• Military Installation Remediation & Infrastructure Authority —(2) 1-year terms, (2) 2-year terms, (1) 3-year term, (1) 4-year term and (1) 5-year term