2011-01-31, Board of Supervisors Meeting

2011-01-31

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
January 31, 2011
MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Albert, at 7:00 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: Perry Albert, Chairman
John W. Mickle, III, Vice Chairman
William C. Brown, Supervisor
John C. Minito, Supervisor
Mario D. Pirritano, Supervisor
Stephen F. Smith, Manager
Donald F. Martin, Assistant Manager
Stephen M. Waller, Code Administration Director
Walter A. Tilley, Stock & Leader, Solicitor
Bernard G. Dugan, Chief of Police
Donna L. Nissel, Secretary

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Albert advised that no executive sessions have been held since the last meeting.

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

There was no public comment.

V. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Presentation – York County Convention & Visitors Bureau:

Laura Gurreri advised that the York County Convention & Visitors Bureau is a private non-profit organization. She provided some statistics about the Bureau and gave an overview of the various events and sports held throughout York County.

2. Presentation – Rettew Associates, Zoning Ordinance Update:

Mr. Waller reviewed the steps taken to date to update the Zoning Ordinance. Tim Staub and Chris Knarr of Rettew Associates, the Consulting Engineer for the project, explained the procedures and schedule for completion on the update. They advised that a draft will be available to the steering committee by late Spring, with a final draft ordinance for adoption by Fall.

3. Subdivision Plans:

A. Modification Requests – Ditlow-Nye, Nauvoo Road:
1. 402.1.R – 2 foot Contours
2. 602.2.G – Cartway Widening

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to approve the modification requests for Ditlow-Nye, Nauvoo Road, from 402.1.R, 2 foot contours and 602.2.G, cartway widening, conditioned on a note added to the plan indicating that improvements will be deferred until notified by the Township.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

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B. Modification Request – Patlin Properties, 597 Salem Road:
1. Waiver of all SLDO Requirements

Mr. Waller explained the request and advised that staff recommends denial.
Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to deny the modification request for Patlin Properties, 597 Salem Road
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

C. Modification Request – Poplar Ridge, Stormwater:

This request was withdrawn from the agenda.

D. Modification Request – Haubert Homes, 406 Chestnut Way:

1. 606.4.C – Driveway Isolation Distance

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to approve the modification request for driveway isolation distance from 100’ to 73‘, centerline to centerline, for 406 Chestnut Way.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

E. Final Subdivision Plan – Lot 1, Beacon Hill Blvd:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to approve the final subdivision plan for Lot 1, Beacon Hill Blvd., including a modification request from 608.1 – angle of property line, contingent upon submittal of signed and notarized plans; favorable allocation of sewer capacity by the Fairview Township Authority; placement of a bond for associated public improvements; placement of the 4% engineer inspection escrow; payment of recording fees; payment of all engineer fees; and compliance with the Township Staff memo dated November 29, 2010.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

F. Final Subdivision Plan – Ditlow-Nye, Nauvoo Road:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the final subdivision plan for Ditlow-Nye, Nauvoo Road, contingent upon the submittal of signed and notarized plans; favorable action on the modification requests listed above; payment of recording fees; payment of all engineer fees; and compliance with the Township Staff memo dated November 29, 2010
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

G. Time Extension Requests:

William Haines (Hoover Eng.) June 27, 2011
Hutton Commons (R.J. Fisher) Plan withdrawn

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to approve the time extension listed above for William Haines.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

4. Resolution No. 2011-1, Act 537 Plan:

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to adopt Resolution No. 2011-1, adopting the revised Act 537 plan.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes. The resolution was adopted.

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5. Resolution No. 2011-2 – Adoption of a Premium-Only Plan, Group Medical Insurance:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to adopt Resolution No. 2011-2, authorizing the adoption of a premium-only plan, group medical insurance.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes. The resolution was adopted.

6. Appointment, Lewisberry Area Joint Sewer Authority:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to appoint Julie Douville to fill a vacant unexpired term to January, 2014 on the Lewisberry Area Joint Sewer Authority.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

7. Zoning Hearings:

There was no comment from the Board on the scheduled hearings.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

There was no old business discussed.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Mr. Smith advised the Board that 71.5% of the snow budget has already been expended.

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 27, 2010 and January 3, 2011:

Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to approve the minutes of the December 27, 2010 and January 3, 2011 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. Brown 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. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to adjourn the meeting
Vote on the motion: All yes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.