Registration is Now Open for the 2018 Spring CCATO Conference
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Chester County Township to be Honored for Conservation Efforts
Lewis H. Marshall Award
Educational Sessions...Register Today!
Desmond Hotel and Conference Center
1 Liberty Boulevard
Malvern, PA 19355
Registration begins at 8 a.m., general session at 9 a.m. and breakout sessions begin at 10:45 a.m.
Municipal Membership Registration
Affiliate Membership Registration
Please take the time to visit with all of our Affiliate members and exhibitors. CCATO’s Affiliate members and other teaming partners make available invaluable knowledge and resources; take the time to get to know them!
9:00 a.m. -- 10:15 a.m. General Session
- Opening Remarks
- Audit Committee Report
- Hillary Krummrich, Director, Chester County Agricultural Development Council
- PSATS Update
10:45 a.m. -- 12:00 p.m. Breakout Session (please choose one session per attendee)
Autonomous Vehicles and the Future of Mobility
The panel will discuss the expected impacts of connected vehicles, autonomous vehicles, and advanced transportation technologies on existing transportation infrastructure and new strategic directions. These technologies are expected to have a significant impact on the planning of our communities in the near future.
Moderator: Amanda Sundquist Esq., Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees
Panelist: Mathew M. Kozsuch, P.E., Associate & General Manager - Exton, McMahon Associates
Panelist: Brian Styche, Transportation Services Director, Chester County Planning Commission
Panelist: P. Timothy Phelps, Executive Director, Transportation Association of Chester County
Panelist: Roger Cohen, Policy Director, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Igniting a Healthy, Sustainable Chester County Economy
VISTA 2025 is a Chester County public-private partnership effort that is focused on creating and implementing an economic development strategy for Chester County. What are the critical variables needed to ensure a long-term, sustainable, healthy, growing economy in Chester County? This panel will discuss, needs, critical core services, planning, and other variables as they relate to economic development strategies.
Moderator: E. Martin Shane, Supervisor, East Goshen Township
Panelist: Brian O'Leary, Executive Director, Chester County Planning Commission
Panelist: Gary Smith, President & CEO, Chester County Economic Development Council
Panelist: Tony Scheivert, New Garden Township Manager
Panelist: Neal Fisher, Vice-President of Development, The Hankin Group
The Opioid Crisis in Chester County
The misuse of and addiction to opioids including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl is a serious national crisis that affects many of our families in Chester County. This panel will discuss this national crisis and our commitment to fight this crisis in Chester County
Moderator: Cary B. Vargo, Upper Uwchlan Township Manager
Panelist: Michael G. Noone, Chester County First District Attorney
Panelist: Vincent Brown, Director, Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services
Housing Needs In Chester County - Affordable Housing, Rentals, Accessory Dwelling Units, and Tiny Houses
Affordable housing is a key economic development strategy, attracting and retaining a growing, well-educated workforce. There is growing recognition of the significant economic benefits to providing diverse housing options. This panel will discuss affordable housing options, walkable, mixed use neighborhood options, accessory dwelling units, tiny houses and related planning issues.
Moderator: Charles Fleischmann, Supervisor, Upper Oxford Township
Panelist: Anthony T. Verwey, Esq., Gawthrop Greenwood, PC
Panelist: Susan Elks, Planning Services Division Director, Chester County Planning Commission
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch
- Chester County Update -- Michelle Kichline, Chairperson, Chester County Commissioners
- Natural Lands Growing Greener Communities Award
- Lewis H. Marshall Award
- Announcements
1:30 p.m. Afternoon Session (Afternoon session will begin at the conclusion of lunch)
Laying It on the Line: Pipelines in Your Township
This workshop will provide an overview of major pipeline projects in Chester County, how these pipelines are approved and regulated, and the role of townships in the siting, construction, and operation of these pipelines and related facilities.
Moderator: E. Martin Shane, Supervisor, East Goshen Township
Panelist: Mark L. Freed, Esq., Curtin & Heefner, LLP
Municipal Membership Registration
Affiliate Membership Registration
Don't forget to submit your application for the Natural Lands Growing Greener Communities Award.