2009-05-18, Board of Supervisors Meeting

2009-05-18

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
May 18, 2009
MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Albert, at 7:00 P.M.

II. ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: Perry Albert, Chairman
John W. Mickle, III, Vice Chairman
Mario D. Pirritano, Supervisor
William C. Brown, Supervisor
Stephen F. Smith, Manager
Stephen M. Waller, Code Administration Director
Edward A. Stalnecker, ARRO, Engineer
Jody Leighty, for Walter A. Tilley, III, Stock & Leader, Solicitor
Bernard G. Dugan, Chief of Police
Donna L. Nissel, Secretary

ABSENT: John C. Minito, Supervisor

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Albert announced that no Executive Sessions were held, however the Board of Supervisors held a joint meeting with the Authority on May 12, 2009 to discuss sewer service.

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

1. Mr. and Mrs. Reisinger of Winebary Circle, lodged a complaint about late night shooting at the gun club. They advised that at least twice a week the shooting continues until 9:30-9:45. Mr. Rupp of Ridge Road also spoke against the late night noise. Chief Dugan advised that he cannot control late night shoots, but he will contact the gun club and try to work out a compromise.

2. Ms. Carmen Williams, West Shore Recreation Commission, thanked the Board for their assistance last year with an additional contribution to help cover their budget shortfall and for their continued support in 2009. She advised that revenues from program fees and interest are down; January was down 32% from last year and this month is down by 10%. They have reduced their expenditures by 22% and are looking for other office space as their current lease expires in 2012.

V. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Subdivision Plans:

A. Final Minor Land Development Plan – Diocesan Publications:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve the Final Minor Land Development Plan for Diocesan Publications, Limekiln Road, contingent upon signed and notarized plans; payment of engineer review fees; and compliance with the Engineer’s letter dated March 25, 2009.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

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B. Bond Reduction Request – Ed Yoffee:

Current Bond 10% Contingency Reduction Amount Remaining Amount $2,200.00 $0.00 $2,200.00 $0.00

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to approve the bond reduction request for Ed Yoffee, as recommended by the Engineer.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

C. Subdivision & Land Development Modification Request – Schiavoni:

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to approve a waiver of all Subdivision and Land Development ordinance requirements, contingent upon compliance with the Engineer’s letter dated May 1, 2009.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

D. Time Extension Requests:

FedEx – Industrial Drive September 28, 2009
Deerfield – Old Stage Road December 7, 2009
Shettle Farm – School House Lane December 7, 2009
Lenker Estates – Limekiln Road December 7, 2009

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

2. Resolution No. 2009-7, Installation of Banner:

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve Resolution No. 2009-7, for the installation of a banner on the Iron Bridge for the New Cumberland Apple Festival from 08/01/09 to 10/01/09.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes; Mr. Brown, yes. The Resolution was adopted.

3. Resolution No. 2009-8, Appoint Delegates to the Cumberland County Tax Collection Committee:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano, to adopt Resolution No. 2009-8, appointing Stephen F. Smith as Primary Voting Delegate and Perry Albert as Alternate Voting Delegate to the Cumberland County Tax Collection Committee.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes; Mr. Brown, yes. The Resolution was adopted.

4. Electronic Advertising, SB419:

Mr. Albert explained Senate Bill 419, which would allow legal notices to be advertised on the internet, rather than newspapers. This would save thousands of dollars in advertising costs.
Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to send a letter to the Senate in support of this bill.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

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5. Adjustment, Waste Water Salary Scale:

Mr. Smith advised that the Township is required to contract a licensed Water Treatment Plant Operator for the Municipal Building’s water system. Currently an operator from ARRO is providing this service. An employee in the Waste Water Dept. has passed his certification for Water Treatment Plant Operator. With a salary adjustment of .072 cents per hour, the Township would still realize a monthly savings of approximately $140.00.
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to approve an adjustment to the Waste Water Salary Scale for Water Treatment Operator.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

6. Authorization to Write Off Delinquent Engineer’s Review Fees:

The Board chose not to address the matter at this time.
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to table this item to the next meeting.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

7. Authorize Staff to Issue Notice of Intent to Award, Pleasant View Road Paving Bid:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to authorize staff to issue a Notice of Intent to Award for the Pleasant View Road Paving Project to the apparent low bidder/lowest responsible bidder with ratification of the contact at the June 29th meeting.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

8. Establish Eligibility List, Police Department:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to authorize the Chief of Police to establish an eligibility list in anticipation of new hires, contingent upon receipt of grant approval.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

9. Zoning Hearings:

There was no comment on the scheduled hearings.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

There was no old business discussed.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Discussion – Removal of Green Lane Dam:

Mr. Pirritano said he is reluctant to see the dam go, but knows it is inevitable as the project is already in motion. There was discussion on the decreased water levels and the dangers of people jumping off the cliff.
Mr. Mickle reminded the Board that 2-3 years ago dead trees caught on the dam could not be removed because of fish and wildlife habitat.
Mr. Smith advised that the work is to start in June.

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2. Zogby Corrective Plan, 607 Moores Mountain Road:

Mr. Waller explained that this plan was to correct some erroneous information on Zogby’s previously approved lot add-on plan.
Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to approve the corrective plan, contingent upon the engineer’s review of the plan prior to recording.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

3. Green Lane Bridge:

Mr. Pirritano advised that graffiti has been painted on the bridge. Mr. Fleming will contact the County bridge engineer.

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 27, 2009:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to approve the minutes of the April 27, 2009 meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

IX. RATIFICATION OF BILLS PAYABLE:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to ratify payment to Factory Supply.
Vote on the motion: Mr. Albert abstained as he owns the building in which the business is located; all others, yes. The motion carried.
Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to ratify payment of all other Bills Payable as presented.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

X. ANNOUNCE EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Albert advised that the Board will not hold an Executive Session following this meeting.

XI. ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to adjourn the meeting
Vote on the motion: All yes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.