2009-02-23, Board of Supervisors Meeting

2009-02-23

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
February 23, 2009
MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Albert, at 7:02 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 26, 2009 to discuss personnel matters, land issues, retirement of the bookkeeper, and past due engineer invoices.
Mr. Tilley advised that an Executive Session was held prior to this meeting to discuss personnel matters, enforcement of parking issues, intermunicipal cooperation with New Cumberland Borough, traffic issues, police arbitration and retirement of a township employee.

IV. AWARDS PRESENTATION – POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Chief Dugan presented Certificates of Appreciation to the following individuals and organizations:
Jennifer Jules, Kathy Machamer, Summit Search & Rescue, Jemry Small, Lawrence Cox, Lower Allen Township Police Chief Frank E. Williamson, Jr., Newberry Township Police Chief John Snyder, and New Cumberland Police Chief Oren H. Kauffman, III.

The Chief also recognized the Fairview Township Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services for their invaluable assistance, as well as his support staff, Jayne Burnett and James Haller.

Chief Dugan introduced each member of his department and gave a brief summary of their backgrounds. He then presented the following awards:
Detective Tyson Baker – Award of Valor and Chief’s Commendation
Officer Andrew Paul – Award of Valor
Lt. Scott Hockenberry – Award of Valor
Officer Matthew Lakari – Chief’s Award of Distinction
Officer Michael Bennage – Chief’s Commendation
Officer William Buzzard – Chief’s Commendation
Officer Timothy Dehoff – Chief’s Commendation
Sergeant Davis Holland – Chief’s Commendation
Sergeant Craig Kelly – Chief’s Commendation
Detective Jason Loper – Chief’s Commendation
Officer Jason Lotier – Chief’s Commendation
Officer Gary Ross – Chief’s Commendation
James Haller, Records Management – Chief’s Commendation

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The Board recessed the meeting at 7:35 p.m. and reconvened at 7:45 p.m.

V. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

There was no public comment at this time.

VI. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Subdivision Plans:

a. Rename Township Street – Martin Lane (T-954):

Mr. Waller explained that a 4 lot subdivision has been submitted for Martin Lane, which intersects off Limekiln Road. There is also a Martin Drive, which has addressed properties on it. He recommended renaming Martin Lane before there are any addressed properties, to avoid future confusion.
Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to rename Martin Lane (T-954) to Shawnee Court, as recommended by staff, and prepare and advertise the appropriate ordinance for adoption at the next meeting.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

b. Time Extension Requests:

Travers Roost – Pinetown Road May 18, 2009
W.S.S.D. – Red Land High School May 18, 2009
Acme Trailer Works – Ross Avenue March 30, 2009

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano, to approve the three time extension requests as listed above.
Vote on the motion: Mr. Mickle abstained as he owns Acme Trailer Works; all others, yes. The motion carried.

c. Modification Requests:

1. W.S.S.D. – Red Land High School:

a. 303 – Preliminary Plan
b. 402.1.O – Existing Features
c. 402.1.P – Existing Natural Features
d. 402.1.R – Contour Lines
e. 602.1.G & 602.2 – Cartway Improvements

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the modification requests as listed above.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

2. Grace Baptist Church – Woodland Avenue:

a. 602.1.G – Cartway Improvements

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

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2. Authorization to Execute Investment Changes – Police Pension Plan:

Mr. Smith explained the investment changes recommended by Mellon Bank.
Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to ratify the recommended investment changes to the Police Pension Plan.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

3. Authorization to Execute Investment Changes – Non-Uniform Pension Plan:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to ratify the recommended investment changes to the Non-Uniform Pension Plan.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

4. Request for Increased Financial Support – Red Land Senior Center:

The Board directed Mr. Smith to invite a representative from the Center to appear at the March meeting and provide some statistics on the number of Fairview residents using the Center, kinds of programs, etc.

5. Authorization to Advertise – Speed Limit Ordinance:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to authorize staff to prepare and advertise an ordinance establishing the speed limit on Stetler Road at 30 mph.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

6. Appointment – Recreation Commission:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to appoint Wayne Enders to the Recreation Commission to fill an unexpired term to January, 2012.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

7. Zoning Hearings:

The Board had no comment on the schedules hearings.

VII. OLD BUSINESS:

1. Fairview Summit Business Center – Highway Occupancy Permit:

After much discussion, it was the Board’s opinion that not enough information has been provided for the Board to sign any documents at this time. Mr. Smith was directed to schedule a meeting with the developer, Mr. Waller, Mr. Stalnecker and Mr. Fleming.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:

1. DCNR Park Study Grant:

Mr. Smith discussed this $25,000 matching grant, which requires the establishment of a study committee. He feels this is an opportune time to form this committee as the Comprehensive Plan is almost complete and contains a lot of the necessary information.
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The committee would consist of the Township Manager, two elected officials, a representative from West Shore Recreation Commission, two citizens at large and one representative each from Newberry Township, Lower Allen Township and New Cumberland Borough.
Mr. Brown and Mr. Minito volunteered to serve on this committee.
Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to authorize the establishment of the Park Study Committee and appoint Mr. Brown and Mr. Minito to serve on same.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

IX. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – January 26, 2009:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the Minutes of the January 26, 2009 meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

X. RATIFICATION OF BILLS PAYABLE:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano 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: All yes. The motion carried.

XI. ANNOUNCE EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Albert advised that the Board will hold an Executive Session following this meeting.

XII. ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to adjourn the meeting
Vote on the motion: All yes. The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.