2007-06-25, Board of Supervisors Meeting

 

2007-06-25

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
June 25, 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
William C. Brown, Supervisor
Paula S. Tezik, Manager
Bernard G. Dugan, Chief of Police
Stephen M. Waller, Code Administration Director
Stephen F. Smith, Assistant Manager
Ed Stalnaker, ARRO, Engineer
David Jones, for Walter A. Tilley, Solicitor

ABSENT: Walter A. Tilley, Stock & Leader, Solicitor
John C. Minito, Supervisor

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

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

IV. APPOINTMENT OF ENGINEERING FIRM:
Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to appoint the firm of ARRO Engineering as the Township Engineer.
Vote on the motion: Mr. Pirritano – no, Mr. Albert – yes, Mr. Brown – yes, Mr. Mickle – yes. The motion carried.

V. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:
No public comment was received.

VI. PUBLIC HEARING, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE, No. 2007-03:
The Engineer reviewed the Ordinance and did add a section on inspection procedures for facility improvements. He noted the remainder of the ordinance was acceptable as prepared and recommended approval.
Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to adopt the Stormwater Management Ordinance No. 2007-03.
Vote on the motion: All yes.
The motion carried.

VII. AGENDA ITEMS
1. Subdivision Plans:

a. Steven and Barbara Krall – Pinetown Road, Final Subdivision Plan:
Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to approve the modification requests from Sections 402.1.A , 403.1, 402.1.Q, 403.2.D, and 606.4.1.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to approve the plan contingent upon submittal of signed and notarized plans, payment of all engineering fees and recording fees, and compliance with the RVB Engineer’s report dated June 22, 2007.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

b. Mark Koellner – 675 Fishing Creek Road, Final Subdivision Plan:
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano, to approve the plan subject to adherence to the comments outlined in the RVB report relating to this property.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

c. 214 Willis Road – Final Subdivision Plan:
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to approve the modification requests from Sections 402.2.G, 403.1, Wetlands Report; 403.2.D Stormwater Plan, &, 602.1.G, 602.2.A, and 602.2.C. Cartway Improvements.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to approve the plan contingent upon submittal of signed and notarized plans, payment of all engineering fees and recording fees, and compliance with the RVB Engineer’s report dated June 5, 2007.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

d. Karen Bertolette – 783 Old Quaker Road, Final Subdivision Plan:
Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to approve the modification requests from Sections 402.2.A, 403.1, 403.2.D, 602.1.G, 602.2.A, and 602.2.C.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to approve the plan contingent upon submittal of signed and notarized plans, payment of all engineering fees and recording fees, and compliance with the ARRO Engineer’s report dated June 22, 2007.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

e. Rumar, Lot 4 – Yorktown Road, Final Land Development Plan:
Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to approve the plan contingent upon submittal of signed and notarized plans, payment of all engineering fees and recording fees, and compliance with the RVB Engineer’s report dated June 11, & ARRO Engineer’s Report dated June 22, 2007.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

f. Richard Anderson – Fishing Creek Road:
Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to approve the modification requests from Sections 402.1.A, 403.1 Original Property Scale, 403.2.D Stormwater Plan, 602.1.G, 602.2.A, 602.2.C Cartway Improvements.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to approve the modification requests from Sections Section 609.1.A Connect to Public Water, Section 610.1.A Connect to Public Sewer.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

g. Wolf Ridge Estates – Pinetown Road:
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to approve the modification request from Section 402.1.A, Original Property Scale.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to take no action on the modification requests from Sections 602.1.G, 602.2.A, 602.2.C Cartway Improvements to permit further review of the requests.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

h. Fairview Summit Business Center:
The Board reviewed site access and advised they were scheduling a meeting with all developers and property owners adjacent to this section of the “Lewisberry Road Corridor”. This meeting will provide guidance to interested parties on this matter. The meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at the Fire Station.

i. Newberry Township Subdivision Plan, Huntsberger:
The Board noted that the Developer had not presented the plan to the Township for a formal review and therefore the Board would take no action on the plan. There was comment as to the Newberry Supervisor who was quoted in the paper saying this had nothing to do with Fairview. The Township Solicitor noted that since this plan abuts a Township right of way then the plan should be considered by the Township in the normal course of business.

j. Time Extension Requests:
Zellers, Moores Mt. Road August 27, 2007
Fieldbrooke, Beinhower Road September 24, 2007
John Brenneman, Brenneman Road September 24, 2007
Jeff Rice, 345 Old York Road September 24, 2007

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to approve the time extension requests for Zellers to August 27, 2007 and Fieldbrooke, John Brenneman, and Jeff Rice to September 24, 2007.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

2. Bid Award, Sale of Hedgerow Property:
Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano, to accept the bid for Hedgerow Park in the amount of $37,500 submitted by Hedgerow preservation Associates.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

3. Ratify Hire, Public Works Laborer:
Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano, to ratify the hire of Jeffrey Perry at an hourly rate of $11.38 with a six-month probationary period.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

4. Disciplinary Action, Police Department:
Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to ratify the disciplinary action issued by the Police Chief on May 26, 2007
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

5. Adopt Ordinance No. 2007-04, Speed Limit, Big Spring Road:
Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to adopt Ordinance No. 2007-04 establishing a 25 mph speed limit on Big Spring Road from Old York Road to Lafayette Drive.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

6. Adopt Radio Booster Ordinance No. 2007-05:
Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to adopt the Radio Booster Ordinance No. 2007-05, establishing standards for emergency services communications from within certain buildings in the Township.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

7. Resident Appeal of Per Capita Tax Delinquent Fee:
Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to deny the application for a waiver from the delinquent tax fee.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

8. Authorize Request for Proposals, Bridge and Culvert Inspections:
Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to authorize staff to request proposals for bridge and culvert inspections.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

9. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-9, Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding:
Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-9 renewing the Memorandum of Understanding through 2007 with the Watershed Alliance of York.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

10. Approval of Benefits, Non-Uniform Pension Plan:
Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to approve the Deferred Retirement Option Program and the three-year service increment for the Non-Uniform Pension Plan consistent with the benefits that are outlined in the Police contract, effective July 1, 2007.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

11. Approve Sale of Surplus Property, COG Auction:
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to approve the sale of surplus Township property at the COG Auction on July 18, 2007. The equipment includes motor vehicles, a roller, and other items no longer needed by the Township.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

12. Authorize Emergency Repair, Fuel Tank System:
Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano, to authorize the emergency repair to the fuel tank system.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

13. Zoning Hearing, July 2007:
No action by the Board is contemplated at this time.

VIII. OLD BUSINESS:
· No further action on the Limekiln Bridge.
· Everyone liked the fireworks and would like to see it again next year.

IX. NEW BUSINESS:
Chief Dugan announced that his department would be the focus of the Court TV show Forensic Files. The program will depict the Department’s case on the Hummert homicide.

X. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 21, 2007:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to approve the minutes of the May 21, 2007 meeting.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

XI. RATIFICATION OF BILLS PAYABLE:
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, 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. Brown, to ratify payment of all other Bills Payable.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

XII. ANNOUNCE EXECUTIVE SESSION:
XIII. Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm.