2013-07-09, Board of Supervisors Meeting

2013-07-09

 

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
July 9, 2013 – 1:00 p.m.
MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by the chairman, Mr. Brown, at 1:02 pm.

II. ROLL CALL

PRESENT: William C. Brown, Chairman
Mario D. Pirritano, Vice-Chairman
John C. Minito, Supervisor
Robert P. Stanley, Jr., Supervisor
Stephen F. Smith, Manager
Donald F. Martin, Assistant Manager
Stephen M. Waller, Code Director
Donna L. Nissel, Secretary

ABSENT: Christopher L. Allen, Supervisor

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSIONS

Mr. Brown advised that there have been no executive sessions since the last meeting

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC

There was no public comment.

V. AGENDA ITEMS

1. Schedule Public Hearing – Goodman Birtcher North American Management, LLC, Conditional Use:

Mr. Waller explained the application for a conditional use for construction of a warehouse on an 81.9 acre tract located at the northwest intersection of Lewisberry Road and I-83. He advised that the Planning Commission has recommended moving this plan forward.

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to schedule a public hearing on the conditional use request for Goodman Birtcher North American Management LLC, on July 29, 2013 at 6:00 pm

2. Bond Issue and Tapping Fees

Frank Leber and Jens Damgaard of Rhoads and Sinon, and William Carlin Jr. of Public Financial Management, Inc. presented a plan of finance and schedule of events for the sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2013 for the ACT 537 sewer project.

Mr. Stanley made a motion seconded by Mr. Pirritano to authorize the financing team to proceed with the attached plan as presented.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Kevin Fox of GHD Inc gave a presentation on the current and proposed tapping fee structures.

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3. Notice of Intent to Award Bids – Act 537 Sewer Projects:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to authorize the notice of intent to award the following contracts:

Joao & Bradley Construction Co., INC – Timber Ridge Northern Collection and Conveyance System, Phase 1 Contract 1, Sewer Extension General

Greenland Construction Inc. – Timber Ridge Northern Collection and Conveyance System, Phase 1 Contract 2, Pump Station General

J.B. Electric Corp – Timber Ridge Northern Collection and Conveyance System, Phase 1 Contract 3, Pump Station Electrical

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

4. Execute Lease Agreement, Norfolk Southern Railway – Boat Ramp, McCollum Park:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to authorize execution of the Lease Agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway for the Boat Ramp at McCollum Park.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Pirritano requested the Lease be subject to annual approval by the Board.

5. Resolution No. 2013-12, Automated Red Light Enforcement Agreement:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to adopt Resolution No. 2013-12, authorizing the Manager and Secretary to execute the reimbursement agreement with PennDOT to upgrade overhead lighting at 13 signalized intersections, in the amount of $48,000.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS

Mr. Smith gave an update on several potential development plans in the Township.
• 83 acre tract
• Hempt Farm
• Sheetz

Mr. Fox gave an update on the bore project underneath the Turnpike and reported that the Township will be submitting application permits to DEP.

VII, EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mr. Brown advised that there will not be an Executive Session following this meeting

VII. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 2:57 p.m.