2007-12-03, Board of Supervisors Meeting

 

2007-12-03

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
December 3, 2007
MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Albert, at 7:15 P.M.

II. ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: Perry Albert, Chairman
John W. Mickle, III, Vice Chairman
John C. Minito, Supervisor
William C. Brown, Supervisor
Mario D. Pirritano, Supervisor
Paula S. Tezik, Manager
Stephen F. Smith, Assistant Manager
Bernard G. Dugan, Chief of Police
Edward A. Stalnecker, ARRO, Engineer
David A. Jones, Stock & Leader, Solicitor

ABSENT: Walter A. Tilley, Stock & Leader, Solicitor
Stephen M. Waller, Code Administration Director

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

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

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

No public comment.

V. AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Subdivision Plans:

a. Charles Zellers, Moores Mt. Road, Final Subdivision Plan:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the plan contingent on submittal of signed and notarized plans, payment of all engineering and recording fees, and compliance with the Township Engineer’s report of November 28, 2007.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion was approved.

b. Limekiln Manor – 9 Lots, Green Lane Drive:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve the modification request from Sections 602.1.G, 602.2.A, 602.2.C for cartway improvements for the frontage on Limekiln Road but not Green Lane Drive.
Vote on the motion: Mr. Brown, no. All others, yes. The motion was approved.

c. Honeysuckle Estates – Old Quaker Road:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve the modification requests from § 402.1.0 Existing Features and 605.6. Street Lights.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion was approved.

d. Improvement Guaranty Reduction Requests:

1. Weatherstone:

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve the improvement guaranty reduction request from $1,115,044.70 to $1,006,530.30 based upon inspection by the Township Engineer.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion was approved.

2. Shops at Old York:

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve the improvement guaranty reduction request, Number 3, from $441,458.25 to $371,693.27 based upon inspection by the Township Engineer.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion was approved.

e. Time Extension Requests:

Honeysuckle Estates January 28, 2008
Silver Fox Estates February 25, 2008
Irish Meadows, Old York Road March 31, 2008
Pelleschi, Locust Road March 31, 2008
Doe Run March 31, 2008
Noble Ventures, Marsh Run Road March 31, 2008
619 Old York Road March 31, 2008
Limekiln Manor March 31, 2008
Wolfe Ridge Estates, Pinetown Road March 31, 2008
Rice, Old York Road March 31, 2008
305 Water Street March 31, 2008
Pete Postupak – Meadowbrook Road March 31, 2008
Cedar View Estates March 31, 2008
Grace Baptist Church March 31, 2008
Hutton Commons June 30, 2008
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the time extensions as listed.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion was approved.

f. Temporary Permit Extension Request – Sales Trailer, Industrial Drive:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to deny the request for a time extension on the temporary permit.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion was approved.

g. Zoning Text Amendment Request:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to take no action at this time.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion was approved.

h. Zoning Map Change Request:
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown deny the Zoning Map Change.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion was approved.

2. Schedule Conditional Use Hearing, Weaver Tract, Old Forge Road:

The public hearing was scheduled for January 28, 2008.

3. Adopt 2008 Budget:

Resolution No. 2007-14, Establish 2008 Revenue and Expenditures

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to adopt Resolution No. 2007-14 establishing the 2008 Revenue and Expenditures.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion was approved.

Resolution No. 2007-15, Establish 2008 Tax Levies

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to adopt Resolution No. 2007-15 establishing the tax levies for 2008.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion was approved.

4. Bridge Inspection Report:

Mr. Mickle made a motion to replace the Highland Drive structure, with professional services provided by Pennoni as required.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion was approved.

5. Execute Quitclaim Deeds, Thomke/Foor – Hogan Alley:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to authorize the Chairman and Secretary to execute the quitclaim deeds.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion was approved.

6. Chesapeake Bay Debt Discussion:
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to authorize staff to take action when appropriate to arrange for debt financing in the name of the Township to provide for upgrades to meet the Chesapeake Bay Requirements.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion was approved.

7. Resolution No. 2007-16, Support of Capital Area Cog Chesapeake Bay Resolution:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to adopt Resolution No. 2007-16.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion was approved.

8. Authorize Ordinance Amendment, Sewer Rate Increase:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to authorize amending Chapter 18, Section 302.2, to increase the annual residential sewer rate to $640 and the annual non-residential and industrial sewer rate to $800 to be effective the second quarter, 2008.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion was approved.

9. Establish 2008 Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to establish the 2008 Board of Supervisors meetings as presented.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion was approved.

10. Establish 2008 Holiday Schedule:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion seconded by Mr. Minito to establish the 2008 holiday schedule as presented and add an additional hour and a half off on the day before the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion was approved.

11. Fire Hydrant Application, Weatherstone:

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the installation of 5 fire hydrants in the Weatherstone development subject to the hydrants being installed with Storz fittings.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion was approved.

12. Zoning Hearing, December 2007:

No discussion.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to authorize the Police Department to participate in the Smooth Operator Program.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to approve the withdrawal of the Cascades plan and release their bond.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – October 29, 2007 Meeting:
Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to approve the minutes of the October 29, 2007 meeting.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

IX. RATIFICATION OF BILLS PAYABLE:
Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle 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.

X. ANNOUNCE EXECUTIVE SESSION:
XI. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.