2009-07-27, Board of Supervisors Meeting

2009-07-27

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
July 27, 2009
MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Albert, at 7:05 P.M.

II. ROLL CALL:

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

ABSENT: Bernard G. Dugan, Chief of Police

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Tilley advised that an Executive Session was held prior to this meeting and provided a summary of the subjects discussed (attached).

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

There was no comment from the audience.

V. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Subdivision Plans:

A. Modification Request – 425 Yocumtown Road:

602.2.C – Cartway Improvements

This item was deleted from the agenda.

B. Final Subdivision Plan – 425 Yocumtown Road:

This item was deleted from the agenda.

C. Modification Request – Amerada Hess Corp., 710 Limekiln Road:

305.5.A – Waive all SLDO Ordinance Requirements

Applicant wishes to install an 8’X 10’ storage shed beside the existing Hess store at 710 Limekiln Road.
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the modification request from 305.5.A, waive all SLDO Ordinance requirements.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

D. Modification Request – Steven & Dawn Smith, 761 Lewisberry Road:

305.5.A – Waive all SLDO Ordinance Requirements

Applicant wishes to install a 35’ X 100’ greenhouse structure on the property.
Mr. Albert recused himself as he owns the property.
Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to approve the modification request from 305.5.A, waive all SLDO Ordinance requirements.
Vote on the motion: Mr. Albert abstained as he owns the property; all others, yes. The motion carried.

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E. Time Extension Requests:

425 Yocumtown Road August 31, 2009
Fed Ex Ground – Industrial Drive September 28, 2009
Silver Fox Estates October 26, 2009
Fager Tract – Lewisberry Road October 26, 2009
New View Corp. – Shawnee Court October 26, 2009
Hutton Commons – Beinhower Road January 25, 2010

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to approve the six (6) time extensions as listed above.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

2. Ordinance No. 2009-6, Establish Stop Intersection – Constine Court at Willis Road:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to adopt Ordinance No. 2009-6, establishing a stop intersection at Constine Court and Willis Road.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes. The Ordinance was adopted.

3. Ordinance No. 2009-7, Restate Police & Non-Uniform Pension Plans:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to adopt Ordinance No. 2009-7, restating the Police and Non-Uniform pension plans.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes. The Ordinance was adopted.

4. Award Bid – Installation of Guide Rail, Various Locations:

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to award the bid for the installation of guide rail in various locations to William Orr & Sons in the amount of $70,875.00 contingent upon receipt and review of Payment & Performance Bonds and Workmen’s Compensation Affidavit.
Mr. Smith advised this project would be paid from Liquid Fuels funds.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

5. Award Bid – Trenchless Pipe Lining, Stone Row Lane and Keystone Drive:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to award the bid for trenchless pipe lining to E.K. Service in the amount of $98,484.00, contingent upon receipt and review of Payment & Performance Bonds and Workmen’s Compensation Affidavit.
Mr. Smith advised that this project would be paid from Liquid Fuels funds.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

6. Retain Consultant, Energy Conservation Grants:

Mr. Smith explained that these grant applications are due August 14, 2009, and Mr. Robert Stanley, CET Architectural Services, has the knowledge and expertise to expedite the grant applications. These grants may or may not be cost effective.
Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to retain CET Architectural Services to assist in the study and preparation of energy conservation grants, if warranted.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

7. Accept Report, Sale of Surplus Township Equipment at CapCOG Auction, July 15, 2009:

Mr. Smith advised that the Township’s profit from this sale was approximately $5,000 +/-.
Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to accept the report on the sale of surplus equipment.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

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8. Resolution No. 2009-12, Authorize Manager to Submit H2O Grant, UV System:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to authorize the Manager to submit an H2O Grant application for the installation of an Ultra-Violet Disinfection System at the North WWTP.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes. The Resolution was adopted.

9. Resolution No. 2009-13, Authorize Manager to Submit H2O Grant, Force Main:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to authorize the Manager to submit an H2O Grant application for the replacement of the Meadowbrook Force Main.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes. The Resolution was adopted.

10. Zoning Hearings:

There was no comment.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

There was no old business discussed.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Ron Allen:

Mr. Tilley advised that Mr. Allen continues to be in violation of the Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Hearing Board decision of 1997, as well as a 2002 court order to remove 200 tires per month from his property.
Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle authorizing Mr. Waller and Mr. Tilley to take all appropriate actions to ensure enforcement of the 2002 court order and the 1997 Zoning Hearing Board decision.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

2. Ratify Declaration of Disaster Emergency:

Mr. Smith explained the damage to the roadway at the Limekiln Road Bridge over the Yellow Breeches Creek, caused by flooding on July 23 and 24. This declaration allows the Township to repair the roadway without going through the costly and time-consuming process of bidding the project and to apply for any disaster funds should they become available.
Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to ratify the Declaration of Disaster Emergency.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes.

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 29, 2009:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to approve the minutes of the June 29, 2009 meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
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 of all Bills Payable as listed.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

X. ANNOUNCE EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Albert advised that the Board will hold an Executive Session following this meeting.

XI. ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to adjourn the meeting
Vote on the motion: All yes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.