2010-04-26, Board of Supervisors Meeting

2010-04-26

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
April 26, 2010
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
William C. Brown, Supervisor
Mario D. Pirritano, Supervisor
John C. Minito, Supervisor
Stephen F. Smith, Manager
Donald F. Martin, Assistant 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. Tilley advised that an executive session was held prior to tonight’s meeting to discuss a bond release for Lenker Estates, Septic Management Program, Act 537, Comprehensive Plan, Meadowbrook MHP, a Right-to-Know request pertaining to the Recycling Facility, Act 32, a police arbitration hearing, damage to the street sweeper, and application for reimbursement for snow storm costs.
Mr. Albert advised that an executive session was held on April 8th to discuss a police matter.

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

There was no public comment.

V. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Subdivision Plans:

A. Bond Reduction Requests:

1. Atlantic Tactical:
Current Bond 10% Contingency Reduction Remaining Amt. $1,990.14 $1,190.14 $1,990.14 $0.00

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to approve the bond reduction request for Atlantic Tactical as recommended by ARRO Engineering.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

2. Lenker Estates:
Current Bond 10% Contingency Reduction Remaining Amt. $239,509.50 $30,256.95 $157,434.50 $112,331.95

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the bond reduction request for Lenker Estates as recommended by ARRO Engineering, contingent upon staff approval of some minor outstanding issues.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
April 26, 2010
Page -2-

B. Time Extension Requests:

Fager Tract – Lewisberry Road July 26, 2010
New View – Shawnee Court July 26, 2010
Steigerwalt Hollow Estates July 26, 2010
Beacon Hill Hotel – Beacon Hill Blvd July 26, 2010
Deerfield – Old Stage Road September 27, 2010
Tintsman Tract – Pleasant View Road December 6, 2010

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to approve the six (6) time extension requests as listed above.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

2. Resolution No. 2010-4 – Designate Agent, Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to adopt Resolution No. 2010-4, designating Stephen F. Smith as the authorized agent to execute all required forms and documents for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes. The Resolution was adopted.

3. Ordinance No. 2010-2 – Authorizing the West Shore Tax Bureau to Impose and Retain Costs of Collection, Delinquent Taxes:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to adopt Ordinance No. 2010-2, authorizing the West Shore Tax Bureau to impose and retain those costs and fees associated with the collection of delinquent taxes, in accordance with Act 192 of 2004.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes. The Ordinance was adopted.

4. Award Bids – Paving, Seal Coating and Micro-Surfacing:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to award the bid for shoulder widening, base repair, scratch course and wearing surface on a portion of Pleasant View Road, Big Spring Road and a portion of Industrial Drive to Kinsley Construction in the bid amount of $541,902.75, contingent upon receipt and approval of payment and performance bonds and proofs of insurance as specified in the bid documents, and to award the bid for seal coat on Beacon Hill Blvd. and Kellinger Road, and micro-surfacing on a portion of Limekiln Road to Stewart & Tate, in the bid amount of $65,937.50, contingent upon receipt and approval of payment and performance bonds and proofs of insurance as specified in the bid documents.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

5. Authorization to Advertise Ordinance – Septic Management Program:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown authorizing staff to advertise an ordinance implementing a Septic Management Program, as mandated by DEP.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

6. Schedule Public Hearing – Comprehensive Plan:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to schedule a public hearing for the Comprehensive Plan on June 28, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., prior to the regularly scheduled Board meeting.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
April 26, 2010
Page -3-

7. Zoning Hearings:

There was no comment on the scheduled hearings.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

There was no old business discussed.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

There was no new business discussed.

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – March 29, 2010:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the minutes of the March 29, 2010 meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Vote on the motion: Mr. Mickle and Mr. Brown abstained as they were not present at the meeting; all others, 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 not be an Executive Session following this meeting.

XI. ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to adjourn the meeting
Vote on the motion: All yes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.