2007-03-26, Board of Supervisors Meeting

 

2007-03-26

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
March 26, 2007
MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Albert, at 7:06 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: Perry Albert, Chairman
John W. Mickle, III, Vice Chairman
Mario D. Pirritano, Supervisor
John C. Minito, Supervisor
Paula S. Tezik, Manager
Bernard G. Dugan, Chief of Police
Stephen M. Waller, Code Administration Director
Stephen F. Smith, Assistant Manager
Walter A. Tilley, Stock & Leader, Solicitor
Mark Bruening, RV&B, Engineer

ABSENT: William C. Brown, Supervisor

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Tilley provided a summary of the executive session(s) held before the current meeting. (Copy attached).

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

Mr. Bowen of 622 Fishing Creek Road spoke on the opposition to the burning ban as now in place and the problem with his neighbor’s malfunctioning septic system. The malfunction is being investigated by Mr. Whitmore, SEO. Mr. Albert explained the statutes that require no burning in the Township and the requirements of DEP.

V. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Subdivision Plans:

a. Shops at Old York, Old York Road:
No action was taken on this matter.

b. Lot #33 Olde Forge Crossing, Bellows Court, Final Subdivision Plan:
Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito, to approve the plan contingent upon submittal of signed and notarized plans, payment of all engineering fees, and compliance with the Engineer’s report of March 2007.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

c. Improvement Guaranty Release, Daniel Houser Land Development Plan, Ross Avenue:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to release the improvement guaranty for the Daniel Houser land development plan, Ross Avenue, as reviewed and approved by the Township Engineer.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

d. Martin/Dicely, Grandview Drive:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito, to approve the modification requests from § 402.2.E, 402.2.G, and 303.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

e. Charles Zellers, Moores Mountain Road:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito, to approve the modification requests from § 402.1.0 Existing Features, §602.2.C Cartway Widening, and §611.4.D Survey Markers.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito, to deny the modification at the request of the planning commission of § 403.2.D Stormwater Plan.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

f. John Yanoviak, 450 Fishing Creek Road:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Albert, to approve the modification requests from § 402.2.G Wetland Report, 402.2.A E & S Plans, 701.2.B.7 Pipe Capacities, 701.2.C.7 Basin Slope/Flow Channel, 701.2.C.10 Basin Side Slopes
and 701.2.D.12 Basin Berm Width.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

g. Time Extension Requests:

McKinney, Pleasant View Road April 30, 2007
Tintsman Tract, Pleasant View Road May 21, 2007

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

h. Olde Forge Crossing #3:
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito, to approve the final 10-lot plan of Olde Forge Crossing #3.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

i. Silver Fox Estates Preliminary, 51lots:
Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to approve the preliminary 51-lot subdivision of Silver Fox Estates.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-7, Installation of Banner:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-7 for the installation of a banner on the iron bridge as required by Penn Dot.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

3. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-8, Amend Fee Resolution:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-8 amending the Fee Resolution to include Fire Department Facility Fees.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

4. Community Development Block Grant Contract, Comprehensive Plan:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano, to execute the Community Development Block Grant contract for the Comprehensive Plan.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

5. Transfer of Ownership, Compost Windrow Turner:

Mr. Minito made a motion seconded by Mr. Mickle, to purchase this equipment for $1 from the York County Solid Waste Authority and certify to DEP that the equipment will be used for composting only as the equipment was funded by a DEP recycling grant.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

6. Authorization to Hire Recycling Attendant:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to hire Larry Smith effective April 9, 2007 at an hourly rate of $10.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

7. Authorization to Hire Part-Time Clerical:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to hire Linda Reynolds effective April 10, 2007 at an hourly rate of $12.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

8. Confirm Resignation Acceptance, D. Taylor:

Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano, to confirm the acceptance of the resignation of David Taylor effective 03/15/07.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

9. Ratify Change of Position, S. Shoemaker:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito, to ratify the change of position for Sean Shoemaker from Equipment Operator to Wastewater Plant Operator, Scale O1B, effective 03/15/07.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

10. Ratify Advertisement for Laborer, Public Works:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito, to ratify the advertisement for a laborer position in the Public Works Department.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

11. Zoning Hearings, April 2007:

The Board had no comment on the scheduled hearings.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

· The Limekiln Road bridge is expected to be repaired this summer.
· The Fire Station dedication is scheduled for Saturday, April 28th at 10:00 a.m.
· There will be a public meeting on April 24th at 6:30 to discuss the Wyndamere Road and Valley Road realignment project.

NOTE: Mr. Pirritano left the meeting at this time and did not return.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
· Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito, to approve the Emergency contract with Singh Operational Services Inc. for professional services at the Southern Area Wastewater Treatment plant.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

· Mr. Mickle requested that the Township enforce the parking restrictions on tractor-trailers that are being parked at the shopping mall at the corner of Ross Avenue and Old York Road. Mr. Waller will pursue enforcement.

· PennDot, through Kinsley Construction, will begin the paving of Ross Avenue; it is expected to be completed in thirty days.

· Mr. Daniel Houck of 664 Bamberger Road requested that the Board look into the promises made with respect to the paving of Bamberger Road and paving his driveway.
After much discussion the Board noted that there was no definite time frame as to when the Township was to pave Bamberger Road. There was an agreement for the developer to pay a certain sum for each lot sold for use by the township on improvements to this road. This money was used to pay for a portion of the upgrades to date on Bamberger Road; however, the Township has already spent considerably more on Bamberger Road than it received.
With respect to paving his driveway there is no documentation that the Township was to pave this driveway. If he could provide such documentation the board would revisit this matter.

· Fieldbooke Subdivision:
Mr. Waller presented the portion of the plan for Fieldbrooke located in Newberry Township. Mr. Waller advised the Board that the plan being presented to Newberry Township shows one of the two roads from this subdivision connecting to the streets of Fairview Township. There was discussion that the Board would not permit any connection from the subdivision in Newberry Township to our Township’s road system.
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Albert, that Fairview Township will not permit connection of roads in the Fieldbrooke subdivision in Newberry Township to the Fairview Township road system.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – February 26, 2007:
Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to approve the minutes of the February 26, 2007 meeting.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

IX. RATIFICATION OF BILLS PAYABLE:

Mr. Minito a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano, to ratify payment to Factory Supply Company:
Vote on the motion: Mr. Albert abstained as he owns the building; all others – yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano, to ratify payment of all other Bills Payable.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

X. ANNOUNCE EXECUTIVE SESSION
XI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.