2010-02-22, Board of Supervisors Meeting

2010-02-22

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

February 22, 2010

MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Albert, at 7:04 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

Walter A. Tilley, III, Stock & Leader, Solicitor

Bernard G. Dugan, Chief of Police

Donna L. Nissel, Secretary

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Tilley advised that an executive session was held prior to the meeting of January 25th to discuss personnel matters, and an executive session was held prior to this meeting to discuss the Act 537 Plan and DEP’s response.

Mr. Albert advised that an Executive session was held after the meeting of January 25th to discuss police matters.

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

There was no public comment.

V. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Subdivision Plans:

A. Modification Request – Premier Media:

Chapter 19, Sect. 106.1.B, Sign Height Requirements

Mr. Waller explained that the site for the sign, adjacent to the Turnpike, is approximately 40 feet below the level of the roadway. The ordinance specifies that sign height be no more than 50 feet. In order for the sign to be seen from the Turnpike, the applicant is requesting that the Board approve a sign height of 70 (seventy) feet. Mr. Waller felt that given the circumstances and the additional information supplied by the applicant, this request was reasonable. The Board concurred.

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to approve the modification request from Chapter 19, Section 106.1.B, for a sign height of 70 (seventy) feet.

Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

2. Retirement, Police Chief/Acceptance into the DROP Program:

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to accept, with regret, the notice of retirement of Chief Bernard G. Dugan, effective March 27, 2010, with acceptance into the DROP Program for a period not to exceed 2 (two) years.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Albert commended Chief Dugan for his years of service to Fairview Township.

3. Ordinance No. 2010-1, Amending the Police Pension Plan:

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle, to adopt Ordinance No. 2010-1, amending the Police Pension Plan in order to comply with Act 51 of 2009.

Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes.

The Ordinance was adopted.

4. Ratify Declaration of Snow Emergency, February 5, 6 & 7, 2010:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to ratify the Declaration of Snow Emergency on February 5, 6 & 7, 2010.

Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

5. Ratify Declaration of Snow Emergency, February 9, 10 & 11, 2010:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to ratify the Declaration of Snow Emergency on February 9, 10 & 11, 2010.

Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

6. Appointment, Fairview Township Authority:

Mr. Mickle advised that two individuals had expressed interest in this appointment. While Michael Thompson was certainly qualified, he has previously served on the Authority and is currently serving on the Planning Commission. He felt that John Calaman would bring a fresh perspective to the Authority.
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Albert to appoint John Calaman to the Fairview Township Authority for a 5 year term to January, 2015.

Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

7. Zoning Hearing:

There were no cases scheduled for February.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

Mr. Pirritano commended staff on the excellent job with the snow removal from the two large storms two weeks ago. He asked Chief Dugan how many vehicles were towed. The Chief advised that officers personally contacted residents by going door to door asking that they remove their vehicles from the street; only 6 or 7 had to be towed.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Final Subdivision Plan, Cider Press Estates:
Mr. Waller explained that an incorrect lot line was discovered on the original final plan. The amended plan has now been submitted and is ready for approval and recording.

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to approve the amended final subdivision plan for Cider press Estates.

Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – January 25, 2010:

Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the minutes of the January 25, 2010 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. Brown to ratify payment of all Bills Payable as presented.

Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

X. ANNOUNCE EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Albert advised that there will be an Executive Session following this meeting.

XI. ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Albert said that before the meeting was adjourned, he wanted to recognize Tyler Piatt from Boy Scout Troop 584 who was in the audience and commended him for his participation in the scouting program.

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to adjourn the meeting

Vote on the motion: All yes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.