2011-02-28, Board of Supervisors Meeting

2011-02-28 FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS February 28, 2011 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 William C. Brown, Supervisor John C. Minito, Supervisor Mario D. Pirritano, Supervisor Stephen F. Smith, Manager Donald F. Martin, Assistant Manager Stephen M. Waller, Code Administration Director Walter A. Tilley, 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 this meeting to discuss legal matters pertaining to enforcement of property codes, collection actions for certain public works projects, a police officer’s grievance for disciplinary action, and the Township’s obligation to provide certain services. IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC: Mr. Curtis Deemer, Crescent Drive, advised the Board that a neighbor has what he considers excessively bright outdoor lights which shine directly into his house. He requested the Board to consider an ordinance that would limit or control outdoor lighting. Mr. Waller advised that only commercial properties can be controlled under current ordinances. The Board recommended that if talking with the neighbor produced no results, he should consider a civil action before the District Judge. V. AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Ratify Disciplinary Action, Police Department: Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to ratify the disciplinary action taken by the Chief of Police. Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried. 2. Zoning Ordinance Update: Mr. Waller advised that the Steering Committee has met and are in the very preliminary stages of the update. A public meeting was held on February 23rd, but no one from the public was in attendance. 3. Subdivision Plans: A. Time Extension Request: 107 Old York Road – Ramsay March 28, 2011 Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to approve the time extension listed above. Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried. FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS February 28, 2011 Page -2- 4. Resolution No. 2011-3, PennDOT Application – Traffic Signal Permit: Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to adopt Resolution No. 2011-3, PennDOT application for a traffic signal permit for the intersection of Lewisberry Road and I-83 southbound ramps. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes. The resolution was adopted. 5. Resolution No. 2011-4 – Procedures for Professional Services, Pension Plans (Act 44): Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to adopt Resolution No. 2011-4, adopting written procedures for choosing professional services for the pension plans in compliance with Act 44 Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes. The resolution was adopted. 6. Resolution No. 2011-5 – Records Retention and Destruction Policy: Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to adopt Resolution No. 2011-5, setting forth the Township’s policy for the retention and destruction of certain records in accordance with the Municipal Records Manual issued by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Bureau of Archives and History. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes. The resolution was adopted. 7. Ratify Contract Award, Chemical Toilets: Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to ratify the contract award to Walters Services for the rental of chemical toilets for the period of April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012. Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried. 8. Bid Award – New Market Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project: Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to authorize Gannett Fleming to issue an Intent to Award for this project to SWERP, Inc., in the amount of $374,660.00, contingent upon satisfactory review of all bonding and insurance requirements, and authorize Gannett Fleming to issue the Notice to Proceed upon receipt of all approved bonding, insurances and an executed agreement. Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried. 9. Zoning Hearings: It was noted that there were no hearings in January or February, and one is scheduled for March. VI. OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business discussed. VII. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Mr. Smith advised the Board that Bernie Coleman has submitted his resignation from the Planning Commission. Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to accept, with regret, Mr. Coleman’s resignation from the Planning Commission and to send a letter of appreciation for his service. Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried. FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS February 28, 2011 Page -3- VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – January 31, 2011: Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to approve the minutes of the January 31, 2011 meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried. IX. RATIFICATION OF BILLS PAYABLE: Mr. Albert 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 not be an Executive Session following this meeting. XI. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to adjourn the meeting Vote on the motion: All yes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.