2013-05-20, Board of Supervisors Meeting

2013-05-20

 

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
May 20, 2013 – 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Brown, at 7:03 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, Codes Administration Director
David A. Jones, Stock & Leader, Solicitor
Sgt. Davis Holland, Police Department
Donna L. Nissel, Secretary

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Brown reported on the following Executive Sessions held since the last meeting:
April 29, 2013 – Discussed status of Police contract; pending litigation, York County 2013-SU-552-44, Fairview Township vs. Bernard G. Dugan and Karen Dugan
May 8, 2013 – Discussed status of Police contract; pending litigation, York County 2013-SU-552-44, Fairview Township vs. Bernard G. Dugan and Karen Dugan; personnel matters relative to a non-uniform employee
May 14, 2013 – Discussed the executed order of the arbitrator's award of the police contract; pending litigation, York County 2013-SU-552-44, Fairview Township vs. Bernard G. Dugan and Karen Dugan; personnel matters relative to a non-uniform employee; discussed the status of an ongoing personnel matter with the solicitor relative to the Police Department

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

1. Henry Hedden, Red Land Community Library, thanked the Board for their donation to the library and gave an update on their programs.

2. Attorney Richard Seneca introduced himself to the Board and advised that he has recently located his office on Yorktown Road, next to the Summit Restaurant. He commended the Township Police Department and the road crew for their excellent work.

3. Wendy Smith, representing the Fairfield Community Association said that they are having a problem with speeding through the development and asked that a sped study be done to lower the speed limit. Mr. Waller advised that only Remington Drive is a Township road. The engineer will look into the matter.

V. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Building, Zoning, Codes:

A. Modification Request – Woods Edge, Pinetown Road:

602.1.G and 602.2.C – Cartway Widening (tabled from 04/29/13)

Mr. Brown said that there are two options: meet the requirements of the ordinance for widening the road, or consider the draft agreement providing for funds from the developer.
Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to deny the modification requests and require the developer to meet the requirements of the ordinance.
Mr. Stanley said he felt that the widening should be all on one side. Mr. Fox's attorney said this would allow for contiguous paving rather than piecemeal on both sides.
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Vote on the motion: Mr. Allen, Mr. Pirritano and Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Brown and Mr. Stanley, no.
The motion carried.
The Board tabled action on plan approval or a time extension until later in the meeting.

B. Modification Request – Wagner, Siddonsburg Road:

602.1.G & 602.2.C – Cartway Improvements (tabled from 04/29/13)

Mr. Bitner advised that PennDOT approved the driveway with no widening of the road required because of an existing bridge structure.
Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to approve the modification requests from 602.1.G and 602.2.C, cartway widening due to safety concerns.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to approve the subdivision plan for Wagner, Siddonsburg 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 28, 2013.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

C. Modification Requests – Shettel Farm, Schoolhouse Road:

402.1.O – Original Property Description
602.1.G & 602.2.C – Cartway Improvements

Mr. Bitner advised that all lots have PennDOT driveway HOPs with no conditions for roadway widening.
Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the modification requests from 402.1.O, original property description and 602.1.G & 602.2.C. cartway improvements.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

D. Modification Requests – FedEx, Industrial Drive:

SLDO, 303.A.2 – Sewage Planning Module
SWM Ordinance, 301.L – SWM Basin Setback
SWM Ordinance, 308.C.1.C – SWM Basin Slopes

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve the modification requests from SLDO 303.A.2, sewage planning module; SWM 301.L, Basin setback; and SWM 308.C.1.C, basin slopes.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Smith advised that there is an issue with additional runoff going into sewer manholes. Mr. Greg Holtzman will address this matter with staff.

E. Resolution No. 2013-6 – Sewage Planning Module, John Semones, Old York Road:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve Resolution No. 2013-6, sewage planning module for John Semones, 2 lots, Old York Road
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

F. Bond Release Request – Fairview Ridge, Phases 1A, 1B and 2:

Current Bond Amt. 10% Conting. Reduction Amt. Remaining Amt.
$ 50,000.00 $ 0.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 0.00

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to approve the bond reduction request for Fairview Ridge, Phases 1A, 1B and 2 as recommended by the Township engineer
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

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G. Final Subdivision Plan – Woodbridge Farms, Phases 8 & 9:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the final subdivision plan for Woodbridge Farms, phases 8 & 9 contingent upon the submittal of signed and notarized plans; payment of recording fees; payment of all engineer fees; submittal and approval of an improvement guarantee with the placement of the improvement guarantee; placement of a letter of credit in lieu of the 4% engineer's escrow with direct payment to be made as needed; and compliance with the Township staff memo dated May 16, 2013.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

H. Final Minor Subdivision Plan – Shettel Farm, 6 lots, Schoolhouse & Lewisberry Rds:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to approve the final minor subdivision plan for Shettel Farm, contingent upon favorable action on the modification requests above; the submittal of signed and notarized plans; payment of recording fees; payment of all engineer fees; and compliance with the Township staff memo dated April 22, 2013.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

I. Time Extension Requests:

Tintsman Tract – Old Stage Road October 28, 2013

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

J. Zoning Hearings:

Mr. Waller advised that there were no cases submitted for June.

K. Woods Edge – Continued:

The attorney representing Mr. Fox said that the developer is willing to strike the credit for the Woods Edge frontage and change the date for the Township to begin road widening in the area of Travers Roost to on or about June, 2014.

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to rescind the previous motion requiring widening of Pinetown Road.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The previous motion was rescinded.

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to approve the agreement, as revised, deleting the credit for the Woods Edge frontage and changing the date to commence road widening of Pinetown Road to June, 2014.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the modification requests from 602.1.G and 602.2.C – Cartway Widening, conditioned on the execution of the revised agreement.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve the Woods Edge Subdivision Plan subject to the approval of the revised agreement and modification approvals above; the submittal of signed and notarized plans; payment of recording fees; payment of all engineer fees; and compliance with the Township staff memo dated August 29, 2012.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

2. Request for Capacity, 628 Wyndamere Road – 1 residential EDU, South Plant::

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to approve the request for capacity, 1 residential EDU for 628 Wyndamere Road.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

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3. Resolution No. 2013-3 – Street Light, Old York Road & Orchard Blvd:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to adopt Resolution No. 2013-3, authorizing Met Ed to install a street light at the intersection of Old York Road and Orchard Blvd
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

4. Resolution No. 2013-4 – York County Hazard Mitigation Plan:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to adopt Resolution No. 2013-4, adopting the 2013 York County Hazard Mitigation Plan as Fairview Township's official Hazard Mitigation Plan
Vote on the motion: All yes. The resolution was adopted.

5. Resolution No. 2013-5 – 11 (eleven) Street Lights, Woodbridge Farms, Phases 8 & 9:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to adopt Resolution No. 2013-5, authorizing Met Ed to install 11 (eleven) street lights in Woodbridge Farms, phases 8 & 9
Vote on the motion: All yes. The resolution was adopted.

6. Authorization to Advertise for Bids – Paving, Big Spring Road and Fairview Road:

Mr. Allen made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to authorize advertisement for bids for paving of a portion of Big Spring Road between Elder Trail and Beinhower Road and a portion of Fairview Road between Sewered Road and the dead end.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

There was no old business discussed.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

There was no new business discussed..

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the minutes of the April 29, 2013 meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

IX. RATIFICATION OF BILLS PAYABLE:

1. Mr. Allen made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito 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 advised that there will not be an Executive Session following this meeting.

XI. ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.