2012-03-26, Board of Supervisors Meeting

2012-03-26

 

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
March 26, 2012 – 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Brown, at 7:00 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: William C. Brown, Chairman
Mario D. Pirritano, Vice-Chairman
John C. Minito, Supervisor
Christopher L. Allen, Supervisor
Robert P. Stanley, Jr., Supervisor
Stephen F. Smith, Manager
Donald F. Martin, Assistant Manager
Stephen M. Waller, Code Administration Director
David A. Jones, Stock & Leader, Solicitor
Scott E. Hockenberry, Chief of Police
Donna L. Nissel, Secretary

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Brown announced an executive session was held after the last meeting to discuss personnel matters. No executive session was held prior to this meeting.

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

1. Scott Derr, Carroll Township, introduced himself and advised those present that he was running for the state legislature.

V. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Subdivision Plans:

A. Final Minor Subdivision – John J. Semones, 2 lots, Old York Road:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve the final minor subdivision plan for John J. Semones, Old York Road, contingent upon the submittal of signed and notarized plans; payment of recording fees; payment of all engineer fees; and compliance with the Township staff memo dated March 22, 2012.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

B. Bond Reduction Request:

1. Woodbridge Farms, Phases X & XI:

Current Bond Amt. 10% Conting. Reduction Amt. Remaining Amt.
$ 435,933.69 $ 59,020.09 $ 85,600.05 $ 291,313.55

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to approve the bond reduction request for Woodbridge as recommended by the Township Engineer
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

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C. Modification Requests – Gilmore, Willis Road:

402.1.A – Original Property Description
402.1.O – Existing features
402.1.R – Two Foot Contours

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve the modification requests from 402.1.A, 402.1.O and 402.1.R
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

403.2.D – Stormwater Management Plan
602.2.C – Cartway Improvements

Mr. Gilmore and his engineer, Mr. Hoover, discussed their reasons for requesting a waiver from these two sections. The Board granted a time extension for further review of the matter.

D. Draft Zoning Ordinance and Map:

Mr. Waller advised that the final draft of the ordinance and map will be presented to the Planning Commission at their April meeting. A public hearing before the Board of Supervisors will be scheduled.

E. Time Extension Request:

Deerfield, Old Stage Road September 24, 2012

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

2. Piping Projects:

Mr. Bitner and Mr. Smith discussed problems being encountered with the installation of drainage and stormwater pipes and inlets.

3. Ratify Purchase of Backhoe:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to ratify the purchase of a Cat backhoe under the Costars contract, with the disposal of a 1977 Trojan as trade-in.

4. Authorize Purchase of Two (2) Police Vehicles:

Chief Hockenberry presented a proposal to purchase two 2013 Explorers at a cost of $24,889 under the Costars contract, and the disposal of a 2005 Impala and a 2006 Charger. Mr. Pirritano asked why he was considering SUVs. The Chief advised that they get better gas mileage than the Impala and Charger. Mr. Minito said he would like to see information on a hybrid vehicle. The Board tabled action to the April meeting for more analysis.
Mr. Smith said he feels the policy on assigned vehicles should be updated.

5. Ratify Purchase of Zoning Truck:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to ratify the purchase of a crew cab 4WD truck for the Zoning Dept., transfer the F350 to the Highway Dept. and declare a 1999 pickup as surplus to be sold at auction.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

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6. Ratify Hiring, Part-time Summer Employees:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to ratify the part-time employment for three (3) part-time parks positions (Barry Hardy, Roger Hockenberry and Chris Vandrew) and one (1) part-time fixed assets position (Mike Cattuti).
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

7. Ratify Emergency Repair, Beinhower Pump Station:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to ratify an emergency repair of the suction pipe at the Beinhower Pump Station.

Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

8. Establish Salary – Police Chief:
9. Establish Salary – Police Lieutenant:

The Board will retire to Executive Session at the conclusion of the meeting to discuss items 8 & 9 and reconvene the meeting to take action on both.

10. Award Bid – Uniform Service:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to award the bid for uniform service to Cintas, Inc., as recommended by staff.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

11. Confirm Appointments – Non-Uniform Pension Board and Non-Uniform Post-Retirement
Medical Trust Board:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to confirm the appointments of Kenneth DeShong and Stephen Waller to the Non-Uniform Pension Board, and Kenneth DeShong to the Non-Uniform Post-Retirement Medical Trust Board.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

12. Ordinance No. 2012-2, Restricting Truck Traffic – Spruce and Locust Roads:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to adopt Ordinance No. 2012-2, restricting truck traffic (except local deliveries) on Spruce and Locust Roads.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Allen, yes; Mr. Stanley, yes.
The Ordinance was adopted.

13. Resolution No. 2012-5, Prevailing Wage Reform:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to adopt Resolution No. 2012-5, urging the PA General Assembly to eliminate or amend the Prevailing Wage Act 442 of 1961.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Allen, yes; Mr. Stanley, yes.
The Resolution was adopted.

14. Resolution No. 2012-6, Authorizing the Award of a Township Issued Firearm:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to adopt Resolution No. 2012-6, authorizing the award of a Township issued firearm to Police Chief Bernard G. Dugan upon his retirement, for fair value compensation.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Allen, yes; Mr. Stanley, yes.
The Resolution was adopted.

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15. Resolution No. 2012-7, Supporting the Fairview Township Fire Department in Obtaining
Funding from the PA Dept. of Economic Development:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to adopt Resolution No. 2012-7, supporting the Fairview Township Fire Department in obtaining funding from the PA Department of Economic Development to provide fire protection to the Borough of Lewisberry.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Allen, yes; Mr. Stanley, yes.
The Resolution was adopted.
Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito authorizing the submission of a grant application to DCED.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

16. Authorization to Bid – North Wastewater Plant Upgrades:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to authorize bidding for the North Wastewater Plant upgrades – screening and UV system.
Vote on the motion: Mr. Stanley abstained as he is an employee of CET Engineering Services, the firm handling the upgrade project; all others, yes. The motion carried.

17. Ratify Emergency Sewer Repair – Old York Road:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to ratify the emergency repair to the sanitary sewer system on Old York Road.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

18. Zoning Hearings:

Mr. Waller announced there were no Zoning Hearing Board cases scheduled for April

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

1. Mr. Smith reported on a meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers pertaining to Marsh Run Park. The Corps will construct 3 soccer fields and a temporary bridge.

2. Mr. Smith advised the Board that the letter to Commissioner Chronister regarding real estate taxes will be ready for their signatures next week.

3. Mr. Brown reported on a meeting he attended on March 7th regarding House Bill 2230 which would reduce school taxes, increase the earned income tax and allow counties to levy sales and use tax.

4. Mr. Smith advised that the newly formatted trash and sewer bills will be sent out on April 1st.

5. Mr. Smith reported that he has had discussions with the West Shore School District regarding the Act 537 plan and the connection of Fairview Elementary School to the sewer system.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Mr. Waller discussed the current policy for notifying surrounding property owners of upcoming Zoning Hearing Board cases by certified mail. With the escalating postage costs, these notices are approximately $5.00 each; the average case requires approximately 10 notifications. He stated that there is no requirement for certified notifications and recommended that the notices be sent regular mail instead of certified. The Board concurred.

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve the minutes of the February 27, 2012 meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.
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IX. RATIFICATION OF BILLS PAYABLE:

1. Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to ratify payment to CET Engineering Services as presented.
Vote on the motion: Mr. Stanley abstained as he is an employee of the company; all others, yes. The motion carried

2. Mr. Brown 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.

X. ANNOUNCE EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Brown announced that the Board will retire to Executive Session to discuss police salaries, and will reconvene the public meeting to take action to establish salaries for the Chief and Lieutenant. The Board recessed at 8:35 p.m.

XI. RECONVENE MEETING:

Mr. Brown reconvened the public meeting at 9:05 p.m.

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to establish the salary of the Police Chief at $89,550.65 and establish the salary of the Police Lieutenant at $84,267.09, both to be revisited in six months.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Brown adjourned the meeting at 9:06 p.m.