2008-02-25, Board of Supervisors Meeting

 

 

2008-02-25

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
February 25, 2008
MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Albert, at 7:07 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
Stephen F. Smith, Assistant Manager
Bernard G. Dugan, Chief of Police
Stephen M. Waller, Code Administration Director
Michael Hess, ARRO, Engineer
Walter A. Tilley, Stock & Leader, Solicitor

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Tilley provided a summary of the executive session(s) held before the current meeting. (Copy attached)

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

Troup 259 of the Boy Scouts of America was present to observe a Township meeting.

V. AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Subdivision Plans:

a. Hamme/Shaffer:
Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to approve the 2 lot subdivision.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

b. Resolution No. 2008-4A, Adopt a Portion of Nebinger Road:
Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to adopt the section of Nebinger Road located in Fairview Township and further agreed to plow Heck Hill Road for the Borough of Lewisberry and for Lewisberry to plow Nebinger Road.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The resolution was adopted.

c. Wolfe Ridge Estates, Pinetown Road, Preliminary Subdivision Plan:
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to approve the plan contingent on compliance with the Township Engineer’s report of February 20, 2008.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

d. Olde Orchard, Phases III & IV, Lots 118 to 129, Revised Subdivision Plan:
Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to approve the plan contingent on compliance with the Township Engineer’s report of January 29, 2008.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

e. Powers, Hostetler and Baker, Old Depot Road:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to approve the modification request from Section 303, Preliminary Plan.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito, to approve the modification request from Section 403.1.D, Tract Boundaries.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to approve the modification request from Section 403.2.A, E&S Plan Submittal.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

There was discussion on the method of managing storm water by the Airport and the issue of the pipe that extends from the Airport and runs under some homes in the Westfield Terrace development. The Board does not accept ownership or maintenance of the pipe. The owner of the stormwater pipe should authorize connection. Mr. Powers requested that the Board deny the waiver.
Mr. Minito made a motion, second by Mr. Pirritano, to deny the modification request, at the request of the applicant, from Section 701, Stormwater Facilities.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried. The modification was denied.

f. Time Extension Requests:

Silver Fox Estates, Highland Drive May 19, 2008
Carpenter Realty, Laurel Road April 28, 2008
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to approve the extensions as listed.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

2. Zoning Map Change Request, Lincoln Drive>
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano, to refer the request for a zoning map change from Residential Single to Highway Commercial to the Planning Commission and the York County Planning Commission for their review and comment.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

3. Zoning Map Change Request, 5 Lewisberry Road.

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Albert, to refer the request for a zoning map change from Neighborhood Commercial to Residential Village to the Planning Commission and the York County Planning Commission for their review and comment.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

4. Ordinance No. 2008-1, Sewer Rate Ordinance.
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to amend the rate ordinance to reflect a $9.00 per quarter increase that will be allocated exclusively for the Chesapeake Bay Compliance and advertise the ordinance for adoption at a special meeting on March 10, 2008 at 4:00 pm.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

5. Supplemental Engineering Cost, HRG, Inc.
Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito, to approve the supplemental engineering cost in the amount of $35,500 for the design of the Wyndamere Road and Valley Road realignment project.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

6. Resignation, Planning Commission.
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to accept the resignation of Mr. Rick Hossman effective February 29, 2008.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to appoint Anne Anderson to the vacant position.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

7. Highland Drive Culvert Study:
Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to replace the Highland Drive structure using alternative #1 with professional services provided by Pennoni as required.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

8. Resolution No. 2008-3, Installation of Banner
Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano, to adopt Resolution No. 2008-3.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

9. Amendment, Family and Medical Leave Act Policy
Mr. Minito made a motion seconded by Mr. Brown, to adopt the amendment to the Family and Medical Leave Act Policy.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

10. Employee Transfer from Public Works Laborer to MS4 Technician:
Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to approve the transfer of Paul Rodrigo from Public Works Laborer to the MS4 position effective April 1st at an hourly rate of $18.50.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

11. Zoning Hearings, March 2008:
There was no comment on the scheduled hearings.

V. OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to award the guide rail contract to MorganRail, Inc. in the amount of $66,431.00.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to authorize Benatec to prepare Phase II of the Guide Rail project for an amount of $2,850.00
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

VI. NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to authorize the Treasurer to issue a check to Red Barn as a deposit for the Nutrient Credit purchase for the Sewer System.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to authorize the Township, through the Capital Area COG to negotiate with Verizon for cable service.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – January 28, 2008 Meeting:
Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to approve the minutes of the January 28, 2008 meeting.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

VIII. RATIFICATION OF BILLS PAYABLE:
Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to ratify payment to Factory Supply Company.
Vote on the motion: Mr. Albert abstained as he owns the building in which the business operates. All others, yes. The motion carried.

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

IX. ANNOUNCE EXECUTIVE SESSION

X. ADJOURNMENT:

The Meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m.