2013-12-02, Board of Supervisors Meeting

2013-12-02

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES
December 2, 2013 – 7:00 p.m.

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
David A. Jones, Stock & Leader, Solicitor
Lt. Jason Loper, Police Department
Donna L. Nissel, Secretary

ABSENT: Stephen M. Waller, Codes Administration Director

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Brown advised that an Executive Session was held after the budget meeting on November 20th to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation.

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

1. Henry Hedden, Red Land Library, thanked the Board for their ongoing support and provided some information on new programs available for children.

2. Mary Biancavilla, Oak Drive, advised the Board of a recent problem with stray dogs in her neighborhood. She said they called 911 but had no response from an officer until the neighbors caught and leashed the animals. Lt. Loper will look into this complaint. Ms. Biancavilla also told the Board she felt that one of the new officers to be hired should be designated as an Animal Control Officer. Mr. Brown responded that would not be possible. Mrs. Vickie Wickwire, Old Quaker Road, took exception to the complaint saying she has had several occasions to call the Police Dept. about stray animals and they always responded in a timely and courteous fashion.

3. Eric Scheib, Woodbridge Farms, commented that the roads in Woodbridge are in bad shape, contractors are leaving trash along the road, and construction vehicles are not stopping at the school bus stops.

4. John Wesley, Timber Lane, said that several years ago the Township applied for a DCED grant for improvements to Township parks, but withdrew the application after it was approved for $35,000. He questioned why the Township would turn down grant money. Mr. Smith advised that it was a matching grant and the Township did not have the matching funds.

5. Jonathan Greer, Timber Ridge, asked the status of the sewer project. Mr. Smith advised that it had to be rebid because of lack of approval from the York County Conservation District. He also asked about the web site update. Mr. Smith said there is a meeting scheduled with the vendor for later this week.

6. Darren Dunlap, Carriage Road, asked the status of the sewer connection ordinance. Mr. Smith advised this will be on the agenda for the January 6th meeting.

7. Beth Witmer advised of a dangerous situation at the I-83 south bound ramp to Lewisberry Road, as people are using the shoulder to make right turns.

8. Shawna Handley, President, Fairview Township Fire Department, presented a plaque to Mr. Brown, in appreciation of his years of cooperation and support of the Department.

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V. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. 2014 Budget of Township Funds:

Mr. Martin advised that there have been no changes since the last budget meeting, and there are no tax increases included in the budget.

A. Resolution No. 2013-26 – 2014 Revenue and Expenditures:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion seconded by Mr. Allen to approve Resolution No. 2013-26, Township Revenue and Expenditures.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Allen, yes; Mr. Stanley, yes. The Resolution was adopted.

B. Resolution No. 2013-27 – 2014 Tax Levies:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito, to approve Resolution No. 2013-27, Tax Levies.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Allen, yes; Mr. Stanley, yes. The Resolution was adopted.

2. Building, Zoning, Codes:

A. Bond Reduction Request – Siddonsburg Estates Subdivision:

Current Bond Amt 10% cont. held Reduction Amt Remaining Amt
$ 94,448.38 $ 34,536.88 $ 55,911.50 $ 38,536.88

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to approve the bond reduction in the amount of $55,911.50 for the Siddonsburg Estates subdivision, as recommended by the Township engineer.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

B. Resolution 2013-28 – Street Acceptance, Maple Shade Drive:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to adopt Resolution No. 2013-28, accepting and adding Maple Shade Drive to the Township road system upon the condition that the applicant leave a balance of $4,000 for Roadway improvements that will take place in the Spring of 2014, submittal and approval of As-builts of the street; legal descriptions and executed deeds of dedication. The developer will be responsible for placement of a maintenance bond in the amount of $51,805.32 for an 18 month period once the street improvements are completed in the Spring of 2014.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The resolution was adopted.

C. Time Extension Requests:

Pioneer Ridge – Pinetown Road January 28, 2014
Deardorff – Pinetown Road January 28, 2014
Clover Crossing – Old Trail Ct June 30, 2014

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to approve the three (3) time extensions listed above
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

3. Authorization to Hire Two Police Officers:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to authorize hiring Anthony Jackson and Brian Kinney as full-time police officers, with a start date of January 2, 2014
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

4. Discussion – Ethics Policy:

The Board directed the solicitor to review the ethics policy for possible adoption at the January meeting.

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5. Authorization to Award Construction Contract:

Mr. Allen made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to authorize the award of the contract for the Act 527 sewer project with ratification at the next meeting.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

6. Authorization to Execute Survey Permission Forms – Sunoco:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to authorize the manager to execute the Sunoco Survey Permission forms.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

7. Authorization to Execute Right-of-Way Agreements – PPL:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to authorize the manager to execute right-of-way agreements with PPL.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

8. Authorization to Execute AT&T Lease Agreement:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to authorize the Manager to execute the AT&T Lease Agreement.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

There was no old business discussed.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

On the occasion of Mr. Brown’s last meeting as a Board member, Mr. Pirritano read the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 2013-29

WHEREAS WILLIAM C. BROWN DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF BY SERVING THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES AND RETIRING AT THE RANK OF COLONEL FROM THE UNITED STATES ARMY;
WHEREAS AFTER RETIREMENT CHUCK BEGAN SERVING THE RESIDENTS OF FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BY SERVING ON THE ZONING HEARING BOARD FROM 1999 TO 2001;
WHEREAS IN 2001 CHUCK WAS ELECTED TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND BEGAN A DISTINGUISHED TERM ON THE BOARD EVENTUALLY BECOMING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS;
WHEREAS CHUCK WILL RETURN TO PRIVATE LIFE IN JANUARY OF 2014 WITH MUCH APPRECIATION FROM ALL WHO HAVE WORKED WITH HIM;
WHEREAS CHUCK HAS DEDICATED OVER 15 YEARS OF SERVICE TO FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP;
WHEREAS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK CHUCK FOR HIS DEDICATION AND SERVICE AND WILL MEMORIALIZE HIS SERVICE BY PLACING IN ROOF PARK A PERMANENT PARK BENCH BEARING THIS INSCRIPTION :

THIS BENCH IS DEDICATED TO COLONEL WILLIAM C. BROWN
FOR DEDICATING OVER 15 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

RESOLVED THIS 2ND DAY OF DECEMBER, TWO THOUSAND AND THIRTEEN BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP, YORK COUNTY, PA.

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to adopt Resolution No. 2013-29, honoring William C. Brown.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The Resolution was adopted.

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VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to approve the minutes of the October 28 and November 20, 2013 meetings 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. Minito 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. Allen to ratify payment of all other Bills Payable as presented.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

X. ANNOUNCE EXECUTIVE SESSION:

There will not be an executive session following this meeting.

XI. ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m.