2010-03-29, Board of Supervisors Meeting

2010-03-29

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
March 29, 2010
MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Albert, at 7:04 P.M.

II. ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: Perry Albert, Chairman
Mario D. Pirritano, 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

ABSENT: John W. Mickle, III, Vice Chairman
William C. Brown, Supervisor

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Tilley advised that an executive session was held prior to tonight’s meeting to discuss police personnel matters, litigation with regard to Ronald Allen and Mary Lou Wolf, and code enforcement on the Barlup property.

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

1. Mr. Clayton Tennis, 100 Umberto Avenue, commended the Public Works Department for an excellent job with snow plowing and street sweeping. He also advised that the owner of 101-103 Umberto Avenue, an absentee landlord, has let the property fall into a state of disrepair. Mr. Waller’s office will investigate. He advised Chief Dugan that motorists are running the stop signs at the intersection of Umberto & Radesky. He also asked that officers on patrol in the area stop and speak with residents, especially the children.

2. Mr. Ronald Allen questioned Mr. Albert, Mr. Smith and Chief Dugan on several matters. Mr. Albert responded that Mr. Allen’s comments were duly noted. Mr. Smith stated that any comments or questions concerning the litigation should be directed to the Solicitor.

V. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Subdivision Plans:

A. Final Land Development Plan – Lot #1, Yorktown Road:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano, to approve the final land development plan for lot #1, Yorktown Road, contingent upon submittal of signed and notarized plans; payment of recording fees; payment of all engineer review fees; payment of recreation fees; and compliance with the ARRO engineering letter dated April 1, 2008.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

B. Modification Requests:

1. Fetterolf/Spahr – Brenneman Drive:
402.1.Y – Alternate Septic System

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito, to approve the modification request from 402.1.Y, alternate septic system, for Fetterolf/Spahr, Brenneman Drive, contingent upon DEP’s approval of the planning module.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.
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2. Steigerwalt Estate – Steigerwalt Hollow Road:

402.1.Y – Alternate Septic System
610.1.A – Connection to Sewer

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the modification requests from 402.1.Y, alternate septic system, and 610.1.A, connection to sewer, for the Steigerwalt Estate, Steigerwalt Hollow Road, contingent upon DEP’s approval of the planning module, and a note added to the plan and deed restrictions on both lots that when lot #1 is developed it will be serviced by public sewer and lot #2 would also be required to connect to the public sewer at that time.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

3. FedEx Ground – 510 Industrial Drive:

Waiver of All Subdivision and Land Development Requirements
Under Section 305.2

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve the request to waive all subdivision and land development requirements under Section 305.2.

C. Bond Reduction Requests:

1. A. G. Mauro:
Current Bond 10% Contingency Reduction Remaining Amt. $20,281.90 $16,781.90 $3,500.00 $16,781.90

2. Atlantic Tactical:
Current Bond 10% Contingency Reduction Remaining Amt. $13,091.49 $1,190.14 $11,101.35 $1,990.14

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve both bond reduction requests from A. G. Mauro and Atlantic Tactical as recommended by ARRO Engineering.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

D. Time Extension Requests:

503 Brenneman Drive May 24, 2010
Fieldbrooke, Beinhower Road June 28, 2010

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

2. Ratify Bid Award, Disposal of Sludge – Bid Opening of March 18, 2010:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to ratify the bid award for Disposal of Sludge, Screenings and Grit, to York Waste Disposal, Inc., for a period of 5 (five) years, at the bid prices specified on the attached Bid Tabulation.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

3. Appointment, Township Assistant Manager:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to appoint Donald F. Martin to the six-month probationary position of Township Assistant Manager at an annual salary of $57,000, subject to the satisfactory completion of the requisite background checks and drug and alcohol testing.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

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4. Roads Policies and Procedures:

5. Sewer Policies and Procedures:

6. Irish Meadows – Emily Lane:

The Board deferred items 4, 5 and 6 to Executive Session.

7. Resolution No. 2010-2 – Authorization to Join PLGIT, Uniform Post-Retirement Medical Benefits Trust:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve Resolution No. 2010-2, Authorization to join Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust for the Uniform Post-Retirement Medical Benefits Trust.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes. The motion carried.

8. Resolution No. 2010-3 – Authorization to Join PLGIT, Non-Uniform Post-Retirement
Medical Benefits Trust:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve Resolution No. 2010-3, Authorization to join Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust for the Non-Uniform Post-Retirement Medical Benefits Trust.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes. The motion carried.

9. Personnel Matter – Police Department:

Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to ratify disciplinary action issued by the Chief of Police.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

10. Discussion – Act 537:

Mr. Smith stated that preparation of the updated Act 537 is ongoing and must be completed as soon as possible. The Board discussed various items contained in the Plan, including the sewering of several small subdivisions.

11. Zoning Hearings:

There was no comment on the scheduled hearings.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

Mr. Pirritano commended staff on the excellent job with the street sweeping program.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Bond Reduction – Acme Trailer Works:

Current Bond 10% Contingency Reduction Remaining Amt. $7,667.50 $0.00 $7,667.50 $ 0.00

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito, to approve a full release of the bond, contingent upon placement of a maintenance bond in the amount of $$1,150.12, as recommended by the Township Engineer.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

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VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – February 22, 2010:

Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve the minutes of the February 22, 2010 meeting 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. Minito 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. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to adjourn the meeting
Vote on the motion: All yes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.