2010-01-25, Board of Supervisors Meeting

2010-01-25

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
January 25, 2010
MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Albert, at 7:01 P.M.

II. ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: Perry Albert, Chairman
John W. Mickle, III, Vice Chairman
Mario D. Pirritano, Supervisor
William C. Brown, Supervisor
John C. Minito, Supervisor
Stephen F. Smith, Manager
Stephen M. Waller, Code Administration Director
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 January 4th to discuss drug and alcohol testing from PSATS.
Mr. Tilley advised that an executive session was held prior to this meeting to discuss bond requirements, pension analysis, PA American Water Co., an ordinance for disability benefits, a septic system ordinance, sheriff sale of the Wolf property, the Lowry arbitration, and nutrient credit trading.

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

Ron Allen asked the status of permits still not received. Mr. Waller will check on the status..

V. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Presentation – PA American Water Company:

Ms. Cindy Hitz advised the Board that the chloromination will begin in July. The entire system will be flushed in the spring in preparation.
Mr. Smith commended PAWC and Ms. Hitz for their cooperation with the Township on many projects over the years.

2. Subdivision Plans:

A. Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan, Shettel Farm – 3 lots, Schoolhouse Ln:

1. Modification Requests:

602.1.G, 602.2.A, 602.2.C – Cartway Improvements
Mr. Waller advised that the Board had previously denied this request. Mr. Albert said that the Township Engineer has viewed the property and concurs with the Board’s opinion.
Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to reaffirm the denial of the modification request.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

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2. Plan Approval:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to approve the preliminary/final plan for Shettel Farm, 3 lots, School House Lane, contingent upon submittal of signed and notarized plans; payment of recording fees; payment of all engineering review fees; and compliance with the engineer’s letters of March 31, 2009 and December 24, 2009.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

B. Modification Requests – Blanchard – Big Spring Road:

1. 602.1.G, 602.2.A – Cartway Improvements

2. 604.J – Driveway Slope

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the two modifications requests listed above.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

C. Modification Request – Premier Media:

1. Chapter 19, Sect. 106.1.B, Height Requirements

Mr. Waller advised that the applicant has asked that this request be tabled to the next meeting.
Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to table this modification request to the meeting of February 22, 2010.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

D. Time Extension Requests:

Blanchard, Big Spring Road March 29, 2010
Fager Tract April 26, 2010
New View, Shawnee Court April 26, 2010
Hutton Commons, Beinhower Road June 29, 2010
Van Dyke, Marsh Run Road January 31, 2011

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the five (5) above listed time extension requests.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

3. Appointment, Fairview Township Authority:

No action was taken on this appointment.

4. Appointment, Lewisberry Sewer Authority:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to appoint William Kessler to the Lewisberry Sewer Authority to fill an unexpired term to January, 2013.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

5. Appointment, Planning Commission:

Mr. Smith explained that due to an oversight, this appointment was not made at the Reorganization meeting.

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to appoint Michael Powers to the Planning Commission for a 4 year term to January, 2014.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.
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6. Resolution No. 2010-1, Amend Fee Schedule:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to adopt Resolution No. 2010-1, amending the Township’s fee schedule..
Roll call vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes. The motion carried.

7. Extension of Contract, Corps of Engineers – Marsh Run Park:

Mr. Smith explained the remediation of this area by the Corps for +/- 20 years. The Township does not want to take it back until the remediation is complete. When DEP approves, the Corps will build soccer fields, roadway, etc., and turn the land back to the Township. No contract is needed at this time.

8. Acknowledgement of Change in Insurance, Police Department:

Mr. Smith briefly discussed the changes in the insurance.

9. Draft of Disability Plan Amendment:

This item will be discussed in Executive Session.

10. Appointments – Pension Boards and Post-Retirement Medical Trust Board:

1. Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the appointment of Tammy Jones and Steve Waller to the Non-Uniform Pension Board, and the appointment of Daryl Fogle to the Post-Retirement Medical Trust Board.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.
2. Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to approve the appointment of Davis Holland and Gary Ross to the Police Pension Board, and the appointment of Tim Dehoff to the Post-Retirement Medical Trust Board.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

11. Zoning Hearing:

There were no cases for January or February.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

There was no old business discussed.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan – Sweigert, Ridge Road:
Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to approve preliminary/final plan for Kathleen Sweigert, Ridge Road, contingent upon submittal of signed and notarized plans; payment of recording fees; payment of all engineering review fees; and compliance with the engineer’s letter dated December 11, 2009.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

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B. Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan – Mikos Estate, Big Spring Road:
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to approve preliminary/final plan for the Mikos Estate, Big Spring Road, contingent upon submittal of signed and notarized plans; a letter relinquishing the 2 EDUs that were granted by the Authority; payment of recording fees; payment of all engineering review fees prior to recording the plan; and compliance with the engineer’s letter dated October 7, 2009.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 28, 2009 and January 4, 2010:

Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to approve the minutes of the December 28, 2009 and January 4, 2010 meetings of the Board of Supervisors.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

IX. RATIFICATION OF BILLS PAYABLE:

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

X. ANNOUNCE EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Albert advised that there will be an Executive Session following this meeting.

XI. ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to adjourn the meeting
Vote on the motion: All yes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.