2008-05-19, Board of Supervisors Meeting

 

2008-05-19

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
May 19, 2008
MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Albert, at 7:09 P.M. at the Township Fire Station, 340 Lewisberry Road.

II. ROLL CALL:

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

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Ms. Chiaruttini provided a summary of the executive session.

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

Mr. Jim Hostetler who is developing a new hangar at Capital City Airport directed complaints to the Board over the excessive costs of having plans reviewed by the engineer. He noted that the plan he submitted to the Township was reviewed 6 times and the plan was only a single page. The Board will review this matter and if appropriate make a credit to Mr. Hostetler on this.

V. AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Subdivision Plans:

a. Olde Forge Crossing III, Lots 53 & 54, Old Forge Road

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to approve the plan contingent on signed and notarized plans, payment of engineering fees and recording fees, and compliance with the Engineer’s reports dated May 15, 2008.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

b. 502 Evergreen Road:

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to approve the modification request from § 402.1.A Original Property Description and 602.1.G. Roadway Width
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to approve the plan contingent on signed and notarized plans, payment of engineering and recording fees, and compliance with the Engineer’s report dated May 15, 2008.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

c. Shettels Run, Schoolhouse Lane:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to approve the modification request from § 402.1.A, 403.1, Original Property Description 401.2.G, Metes and Bounds, Streams
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to approve modifications of § 602.1.G, 602.2.A, 602.2.C Roadway Improvements, Lewisberry Road with the exception of the entrance.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to approve modifications of § Section 605.1602.1.G, Street Lights.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to approve modification of § 608.2 Buffer Yard with exception of Lot #9.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to deny the modification of § 614, Traffic Study, as this had been denied at the Planning Commission.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

d. Zoning Map Change Requests:

1. D’Agostino, Lewisberry Road: Neighborhood Commercial to Residential Village:

After listening to the developer and comments from Mr. Waller Mr. Pirritano made a motion seconded by Mr. Mickle to take no action at this time with respect to this request as this area may be reviewed during the Zoning Map Changes.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

2. Ebersole Lincoln Drive: Residential Single to Commercial Highway:

Mr. Ebersole and his attorney made various comments regarding the process that denied his application. The Attorney stated the County used flawed data in rendering their decision, that there were numerous court decisions supporting his position that this was not spot zoning.
Mr. Albert stated that if the County would reverse their position the Board then would seek to rezone the property and suggested that Mr. Ebersole go back to the County on this matter.
Mr. Mickle made a motion seconded by Mr. Brown to deny the request for a Zoning Change.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

e. Conditional Use Application, Cluster Development, RF Fager Tract, Lewisberry Road:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to schedule the public hearing for June 30, 2008.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

f. Revised Text Amendment, Weaver Tract, Cluster Development:
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Albert to forward the new text amendment for review as it had been modified again.
Vote on the motion: Mr. Pirritano and Mr. Brown, No. All others, yes. The motion carried.

g. Time Extension Requests
Lot #1, Yorktown Road August 25, 2008
Wolf Ridge Estates, Pinetown Road August 25, 2008
501 Industrial Drive August 25, 2008
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to approve the requested time extensions as listed.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

3. Flight Systems, Request for Temporary Storage Units:
Mr. Waller presented the request of Flight Systems that they be allowed to construct storage facilities on their property and not be required to prepare or present land development plans for a year and then they would have 2 more years to actually comply with the land development requirements. Mr. Albert noted that the development would take place in an area already paved and it was his opinion that the requirement for a development plan was not needed. He further noted that Mr. Shaffner, the owner of the property, is a good township citizen.

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to accept the 3 year proposal with the land development plan not being presented for a period of 1 year and completion for 3 years.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

3. Execute Community Development Block Grant Amendatory Contract, Comprehensive Plan:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to execute the Comprehensive Plan amendatory contract to extend the project completion date to 12/31/08.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

4. Adopt Resolution No. 2008-6, Community Development Block Grant Application:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to adopt Resolution No. 2008-6 authorizing the submission of a funding application for the 2009-2011Community Development Block Grant program.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to apply for additional grant assistance the amount of 1/3 to 2/3 of the amounts necessary for the balance for the Pa Grant Program for Recreation.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

5. Ratify Hire, Police Officers:

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to approve the hire of Pietro Picciurro effective May 27, 2008, Anthony Tereska effective May 27, 2008, and Vincent Trivarelli effective June 30, 2008.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

6. Completion of Probationary Periods, Police Department:

a. Completion of the probationary period of Police Officer Michael Bennage effective June 1, 2008.
b. Completion of the probationary period of Jayne Burnett effective June 1, 2008.
Mr. Brown made motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the probationary periods as listed.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

7. Authorize Staff to Proceed with Equipment Rental and Paving Bid Award:

Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to authorize staff to proceed with the bid award, with ratification of the contract at the June 30th meeting.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

8. Appointment of Township Manager:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to appoint Stephen F. Smith as Township Manager effective June 1, 2008.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to waive the residency requirement of Part 3, Section 1.302.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

9. Authorize Advertisement for Staff Engineer:

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to authorize staff to advertise for a full-time staff engineer.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

10. Appointments:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to appoint Donna Nissel as Township Secretary.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to appoint Perry Albert as Alternate to the West Shore Tax Bureau.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

11. Zoning Hearings, June 2008:
The Board had no comment on the scheduled hearings.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
The Board of Supervisors expressed their appreciation for Mrs. Tezik’s 35 years of Service to the Township and thanked her for her devotion and tireless leadership of the community and wished her well.
Mrs. Tezik thanked the Board for their support over the years.

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

IX. RATIFICATION OF BILLS PAYABLE:
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito, 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. Pirritano, to ratify payment of all other Bills Payable.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.
X. ANNOUNCE EXECUTIVE SESSION:
XI. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 8:33 pm.