2009-01-26, Board of Supervisors Meeting

2009-01-26

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
January 26, 2009
MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Albert, at 7:05 P.M.

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
Stephen F. Smith, Manager
Stephen M. Waller, Code Administration Director
Edward A. Stalnecker, ARRO, Engineer
Walter A. Tilley, III, Stock & Leader, Solicitor
Bernard G. Dugan, Chief of Police
Donna L. Nissel, Secretary

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Albert advised that an Executive Session was held on January 5, 2009 to discuss personnel matters.
Mr. Tilley advised that an Executive Session was held prior to this meeting to discuss the Township audit, Chesapeake Bay requirements, the resignation of a staff member, changes in the pension plans, and changes in the Comprehensive Plan.

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

There was no public comment at this time.

V. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Subdivision Plans:

a. Bond Reduction Request – 600 Industrial Drive:

Current Bond 10% cont. held Reduction Amt. Remaining Amt.
$ 80,518.25 $ 70,518.25 $ 8,000.00 $ 72,518.25

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to approve the bond reduction request for 600 Industrial Drive, as recommended by the Engineer.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

b. Bond Reduction Request – Thompson Townhomes:

Current Bond 10% cont. held Reduction Amt. Remaining Amt.
$ 16,008.00 $ 3,208.00 $ 16,008.00 $ -0-

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to approve the bond reduction request for Thompson Townhomes, as recommended by the Engineer.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

c. Preliminary Subdivision Plan – Lenker Estates, Limekiln Road & Green Lane Drive:
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to approve the preliminary subdivision plan for Lenker Estates, contingent upon signed and notarized plans; payment of engineer review fees; and compliance with the Engineer’s letter dated October 1, 2008.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

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d. Modification Request – Lower Allen Township Authority:

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve the modification request from submission of land development plans and associated fees.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

e. Resolution No. 2009-4, Planning Module – 382 Cameron Road:

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve Resolution No. 2009-4, Planning module for 382 Cameron Road.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes; Mr. Minito, yes.
The Resolution was adopted.

f. Modification Request, 711 Bencru Lane – Driveway Separation Distance:

Mr. Waller advised that no further information has been received as requested at the last meeting and the applicant is not present tonight.
Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to deny the modification request for 711 Bencru Lane.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

g. Request for Change to Official Zoning Map – Lincoln Drive:

The request from Jon Ebersole, who owns property on Lincoln Drive, is to change the zoning from Residential to Commercial Highway. He indicated that other surrounding property owners, including the Highland Motel, join him in this request. He was advised that the request must be submitted to the Township Planning Commission and the York County Planning Commission for their comments and recommendations.
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to schedule a Public Hearing for April 27, 2009.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

h. Time Extension Requests:

Deerfield – Old Stage Road May 18, 2009
Metzler Hangar – Ross Ave. March 30, 2009
619 Old York Road June 29, 2009
Silver Fox Estates April 27, 2009
Grace Baptist Church April 27, 2009
Hutton Commons July 27, 2009
Van Dyke January 25, 2010

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

i. Rezoning – Weaver Tract:

Mr. Waller explained that staff and the Comprehensive Plan Committee all agree that this tract should be rezoned from Residential Rural to Residential Single. Ron Secary, the applicant’s engineer, concurred. He was advised that the request must be submitted to the Township Planning Commission and the York County Planning Commission for their comments and recommendations.
Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to schedule a Public Hearing for May 18, 2009.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to table action on Ordinances No. 2008-5, 2008-6, 2008-7 and 2008-8 to the meeting of February 23, 2009.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.
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2. Resolution No. 2009-3, Electronic Access to PennDOT Systems:

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to adopt Resolution No. 2009-3, an agreement permitting electronic access to PennDOT systems.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes; Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Brown, yes. The motion carried.

3. Accept Resignation, David Draper:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to accept the resignation of David Draper.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

4. Authorization to Hire, Building Inspector:

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to authorize staff to advertise the position of Building Inspector.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

5. Request for No Parking – Boeing Road:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to authorize a No-Parking Study or whatever action is necessary to resolve this issue, subsequent to a meeting with the Depot Chief.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

6. Zoning Hearings:

The Board had no comment on the schedules hearings.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

1. Mr. Pirritano asked Chief Dugan what had been purchased with the proceeds from the sale of surplus firearms. The Chief advised that ballistic vests were purchased.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Mr. Smith reviewed Mr. Fleming’s paving list. The Board discussed priority projects on the list with Mr. Fleming.

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 1, 2008 and January 5, 2009:

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the Minutes of the December 1, 2008 and January 5, 2009 meetings of the Board of Supervisors.
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.
Vote on the motion: Mr. Albert abstained as he owns the building in which the business is located; all others, yes. The motion carried.
Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to ratify payment of all other Bills Payable as presented.
Vote on the motion: Mr. Mickle abstained as Acme Trailer Works, which he owns, is on the bills list; all others, yes. The motion carried.

X. ANNOUNCE EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mr. Albert advised that the Board will hold an Executive Session following this meeting.

XI. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.