2007-08-27, Board of Supervisors Meeting

 

2007-08-27

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
August 27, 2007
MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Albert, at 7:00 P.M.

II. ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: Perry Albert, Chairman
John W. Mickle, III, Vice Chairman
John C. Minito, Supervisor
William C. Brown, Supervisor
Mario D. Pirritano, Supervisor
Paula S. Tezik, Manager
Bernard G. Dugan, Chief of Police
Stephen M. Waller, Code Administration Director
Edward A. Stalnecker, ARRO, Engineer
Walter A. Tilley, Stock & Leader, Solicitor

ABSENT: Stephen F. Smith, Assistant Manager

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Tilley advised there were no executive meetings.

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

There was no public comment.

V. AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Subdivision Plans:

a. Lot 4 RUMAR, Yorktown Road:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano, to approve the revised plan that modifies the stormwater easement.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

b. Virginia Hoffman, Beinhower Road:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to reaffirm the approval of the plan to permit recording of the plan.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

c. Irish Meadows, Emily Lane:

Section 402.1.0 Adjacent Features
Section 402.2.A E & S Plans

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to approve the modification requests from Sections 402.1.0 and 402.2.A.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.
d. Three Lees Organic Farms, Old Stage Road:

Section 402.1.0 Adjacent Features
Section 602.1.G Right-of-Way Dedication
Sections 602.1.G, 602.2.A, 602.2.C Cartway Improvements
Section 605.6 Street Light Spacing
Section 701.2.C.9 Stormwater Pond Fencing

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to approve the modification requests from Sections 402.1.0, 602.1.G – right-of-way dedication, and 701.2.C.9.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito, to deny the cartway improvement modification requests from Sections 602.1.G, 602.2.A, and 602.2.C.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

e. John Brenneman, Brenneman Road:

Section 402.1.A Plan Scale
Section 403.1.A Metes and Bounds
Section 403.2.D Stormwater Management
Section 602.1.G, 602.2.C Cartway Improvements
Section 601.4 Sketch Plan

The Board discussed cartway improvements for subdivided lots and for residual tracts. The consensus of the Board was to require improvements on the subdivided lot but not on the residual tract. The Board would however require dedication of right-of-way on the residual tract.

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to approve the modification request from Sections 402.1.A, 403,1.A, 403.2.D, and 601.4.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano, to deny the modification request from Sections 602.1.G and 602.2.C for cartway improvements on Brenneman Drive for the subdivided lot, to approve the request for Sections 602.1.G and 602.2.C for the cartway improvements on Moores Mt. Road and for cartway improvements for the residual tract, and to deny the modification request for dedication of right-of-way on both lots on all roads.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

The Board advised Mrs. Huntsberger who was in attendance to resubmit her modification request for Lot 2, Fisher Road, for cartway improvements on the residual tract of land.

f. Rutters HOP:

The Board briefly discussed the development along the Lewisberry corridor and had delayed action on any developers’ HOP (highway occupancy permit) applications pending resolution of access to the Fairview Summit Business Center. Mr. Mickle commented on a revised plan recently submitted by Fairview Summit Business Center that did adjust the entrance to their site but still shows a traffic signal and associated changes to the Fire Department parking lot.
The Board concurred that they will not approve a traffic light or any changes to the Fire Department parking lot.
Mr. Albert will contact the developer with this information.
As there is no resolution on access to this site, the Board said it would act on the Rutters’ traffic study.
Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to direct staff to provide an acknowledgement letter to PennDot on Rutters’ traffic study.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

g. Time Extension Requests:

Charles Zellers, Moores Mt. Road September 24, 2007
Three Lees Organic Farms, Old Stage Road October 29, 2007
Doe Run, Old Quaker Road December 3, 2007
Hutton Commons, Beinhower Road December 3, 2007
Tintsman Tract, Pleasant View Road December 3, 2007

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to approve the time extension requests as listed above.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

2. Authorize Staff to Prepare/Amend and Advertise Tax Ordinances:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to prepare and advertise the Local Services Tax Ordinance and to amend the other Township tax ordinances as necessary to ensure all are in compliance with existing legislation.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

3. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-10, 2008 Minimum Municipal Pension Obligation:

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-10 establishing the minimum municipal pension obligation for the Uniform and Non-Uniform pension plans and establish a 2008 employee contribution rate of 2% for members of both plans.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

4. Fire Hydrant Application, Woodbridge Subdivision:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to approve the application for installation of a fire hydrant on Yates Ford Road in the Woodbridge Subdivision.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

5. Text Change, Stormwater Management Ordinance:

Mrs. Tezik noted there was an inconsistency in language in Plan Content, Section 701.2, and Appendix 13 as to who can prepare a stormwater plan. It was recommended that the language in Plan Content be changed to be consistent with Appendix 13.

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to direct staff to prepare and advertise this text amendment.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

6. Zoning Hearing, September 2007:

There were no comments on the scheduled Hearings.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
Resolution No. 2007-11, Adoption of Roads, Olde Forge Crossing:

Mr. Waller advised that all improvements were inspected and approved by the Engineer. The required rights-of-way for Old Forge Road have been submitted and will be recorded.

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-11 accepting Bellows Court, a portion of Foxfire Lane, and a portion of Turtle Hollow Drive as described on the attached exhibits.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Trick or Treat Night:

Mrs. Tezik advised that the Capital Area COG has established Trick or Treat night on Thursday, October 25, 2007 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Fishing Creek Salem United Methodist Church Bonfire Request:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano, to approve the Church’s request for bonfires on the dates indicated in conjunction with the Red Land High School football schedule. The Church will notify York County as required by ordinance.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Other Business:

Mr. Pirritano questioned the status of the windmill ordinance. Mrs. Tezik advised that regulations for discussion are being prepared.

Mr. Pirritano asked about the status of the Senior Center. Mrs. Tezik commented on the opening of the Center, the proposed merger with another Center, and funding from York County.

Mr. Pirritano and Chief Dugan commented on the recent graffiti in Green Lane Farms.

Mr. Pirritano commented on the reduction in the number of citations and warnings issued by the Police Department as compared to another month. Chief Dugan explained that traffic citations would be reduced if time must be allocated to other crimes and would also be impacted by staff leave.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
None.

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 23 and July 30, 2007:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano, to approve the minutes of the July 23 and July 30, 2007 meetings.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

IX. RATIFICATION OF BILLS PAYABLE:
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to ratify payment to Factory Supply Company.
Vote on the motion: Mr. Albert abstained as he owns the building; all others – yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to ratify payment of all other Bills Payable.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

X. ANNOUNCE EXECUTIVE SESSION:
None.
XI. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm.