2013-09-30, Board of Supervisors Meeting

2013-09-30

 

 

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES
September 30, 2013 – 7:00 p.m.

I. CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Brown, at 7:02 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
Lt. Jason Loper, Police Department
Donna L. Nissel, Secretary

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Brown advised that an Executive Session was held during the budget meeting today to discuss personnel issues. Another Executive Session was held after the budget meeting to discuss legal issues pertaining to the police contract.

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

1. Jane Pomerantz advised that their citizens group intends to submit an application for text amendment changes to the zoning ordinance.

2. Debbie Roach said she feels that the Township should use the newsletter for better notification.

3. John Rodgers said that the Board should not accept any more conditional use applications until the text amendments are considered.

4. Susan Smith, attorney for the citizens group against the warehouse project, took exception to the zoning changes in the new zoning ordinance and stated that there is no reason the Board should not consider the changes their group is asking for. She feels that there were inadequacies in the review of the Goodman Birtcher application and hopes the Board will give due consideration to their application for text amendments.

5. Heath Strock said that there are many vacancies of commercial property in the Township and feels that there should be a 75-80% occupancy before any more could be developed. He also questioned whether variable rates for refuse collection have been considered.

V. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Loyalty Oath – Fire Police

Mr. Brown administered the Fire Police Loyalty Oath to Chris Wayne and Paul Boyer.

2. Update – Red Land Senior Center

Mr. Bob Gasswint reviewed the history of the center and its move to the Wyndamere Church. He said they are in the beginning stages of their capital campaign and advised that the cost of the project is projected at $3.5 million. He also said that the YMCA may be a tenant in the new building. John Staz thanked the Board members for their help and Jen Washburn reviewed the current growth of the center.

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3. Building, Zoning, Codes:

A. Resolution No. 2013-20 – Planning Module, Pioneer Ridge:

Mr. Allen made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to approve Resolution No. 2013-20, planning module for Pioneer Ridge, Pinetown Road.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

B. Modification Requests:

1. Semones – 2 Lots, Old York Road:
602.2.C – Cartway Improvements

Mr. Waller advised that PennDOT has issued the HOP with no requirement to widen the roadway.
Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the request from 602.2.C, cartway improvements.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

2. Olde Forge Crossing – Lots 60 & 61, Foxfire Lane:
402.1.A – Property Description

Mr. Waller advised that there was a slight property line change for a septic system set-back.
Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve the request from 402.1.A, property description.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

C. Final Subdivision Plan – Semones, 2 Lots, Old York Road:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to approve the final subdivision plan for Semones, 2 lots, Old York Road, 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 September 23, 2013.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

D. Final Re-Subdivision Plan – Lots 60 & 61, Olde Forge Crossing:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve the final re-subdivision plan for Lots 60 & 61, Olde Forge Crossing, 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 September 6, 2013.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

E. Time Extension Request:

Pioneer Ridge – Pinetown Road October 28, 2013

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

4. Approve West Shore Recreation Commission 2014 Budget:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to approve the West Shore Recreation Commission’s 2014 Budget as presented, with an increase in Fairview Township’s per capita contribution rate to $2.99, for a total 2014 contribution of $49,837.32.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

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5. Request for One (1) Residential EDU – Vacant Lot, 537 Old York Road (South Plant):

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the request for one (1) residential EDU for the vacant lot at 537 Old York Road.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

6. Award Bid – Purchase, Removal and Recycling of Scrap Metal:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to award the bid for the purchase, removal and recycling of scrap metal to Consolidated Scrap Resources for the base amount of $302.00/ton with a price adjustment factor of -$150.00
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

7. Authorization to Hire – MS-4 and Highway:

1. Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen authorize the employment of Paul Goff, Jr. in the
MS-4 Dept., for a 6 (six) month probationary period effective October 1, 2013 at a salary rate of
$14.465/hour, contingent upon attaining a CDL license within sixty (60) days of hire and satisfactory drug
and alcohol testing and background check.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

2. Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to authorize the employment of Michael Ditonno as highway laborer, for a 6 (six) month probationary period effective October 1, 2013 at a salary rate of $14.874/hour, contingent upon attaining a CDL license within sixty (60) days of hire and satisfactory drug and alcohol testing and background check.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

8. Resolution No. 2013-19 – Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) – Pension Plans:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to approve Resolution No. 2013-¬¬19, designating
the 2014 MMO for the Police Pension Plan at $279,909.00 and the Non-Uniform Pension Plan at
$343,824.00.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

9. Discussion – Jake Brake Issue

Mr. Smith said that PennDOT regulates this issue, but an application can be filed with PennDOT. The Board concurred.

10. Discussion – Reservation of Capacity Agreements

Mr. Smith explained the reservation agreement and the pre-paid tapping fees. He also said that the reservation fee is expected to be increased next year.
A Timber Ridge resident asked why they could not reserve and pay the lower tapping fee. Mr. Stanley explained that the higher tapping fee was calculated in part on the cost of the project which is expected to be $21 million.

11. Discussion – Flood Insurance

Mr. Waller advised that FEMA is updating the flood maps and explained the requirements for Flood Plain and Flood Way and said that flood insurance is backed by the Federal Government. The new maps are expected to be finalized by October, 2014.

12. Discussion – Web Site

Mr. Smith advised that the web site is being revamped and should be ready by the end of the year; it will be searchable and more user friendly.

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VI. OLD BUSINESS:

1. Traffic Impact Study:

Mr. Smith advised that four proposals were received.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

1. York County Convention, November 14, 2013:

Registration deadline for the convention is October 23rd; Supervisors should notify the Township Secretary by October 15th if they plan to attend.

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to approve the minutes of the August 26, 2013 meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

IX. RATIFICATION OF BILLS PAYABLE:

1. Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to ratify payment to GHD, Inc. as presented.
Vote on the motion: Mr. Stanley abstained as he is a semi-retired employee and shareholder of the company; all others, yes. The motion carried.

2. Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to ratify payment of all other Bills Payable as presented.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

X. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Brown advised that the meeting will recess for an Executive Session (8:20 p.m.)

XI. RECONVENE MEETING:

The meeting was reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
It was announced that the Executive Session was held to discuss legal issues pertaining to a Right-to-Know request.

XII. OTHER BUSINESS:

1. Right-to-Know Request – Special Counsel’s Report:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to authorize full disclosure of the Special Counsel’s Report relative to Scott Hockenberry’s termination.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, no; Mr. Pirritano, no; Mr. Allen, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Stanley, yes.
The motion carried.

2. Resolution No. 2013-21, Permanent Sewer Easement – Spertzel, 392 Lewisberry Road:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to adopt Resolution No. 2013-21, authorizing the Township to acquire a permanent sanitary sewer easement across a tract of land known as 392 Lewisberry Road.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

XIII. ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.