2011-03-28, Board of Supervisors Meeting

2011-03-28

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
March 28, 2011
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
Stephen F. Smith, Manager
Donald F. Martin, Assistant Manager
Stephen M. Waller, Code Administration Director
Patrick Fazzini, Stock & Leader, Solicitor
Bernard G. Dugan, Chief of Police
Donna L. Nissel, Secretary

ABSENT: William C. Brown, Supervisor
John C. Minito, Supervisor

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Albert advised that no Executive Session were held after the last meeting or prior to this meeting.

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

There was no public comment.

V. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Presentation – SARAA, Capital City Airport:

Mr. Pirritano gave a brief history of the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority. He introduced Tim Edwards, Executive Director and Marshall Stephens, Deputy Director, who made a presentation on the activities at the airport and the relocation of helicopter training.

2. Briefing – PA Turnpike Sewer Connection:

This item was deleted from the agenda.

3. Subdivision Plans:

A. Request for Street Light Installation – Braddock Drive:

Mr. Waller explained the request by petition of the residents on Braddock Drive for additional street lights to be installed on their portion of Braddock Drive.
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to authorize staff to investigate the cost and mechanics of installing three additional lights on Braddock Drive.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

B. Resolution No. 2011-6, Planning Module – Wm. Haines, Pinetown Road:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to adopt Resolution No. 2011-6, Planning Module for William Haines, Pinetown Road.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, Yes; Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes.
The Resolution was adopted.

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C. Modification Requests:

1. 107 Old York Road:
a. 402.1.A – Property Description
b. 604.2.A – Curbing
c. 605.1 – Sidewalks
d. 701 – Stormwater Management

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve the modification requests for 107 Old York Road from 402.1.A, 604.2.A, 605.1 and 701.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

2. D’Agostino, Lewisberry Road:
a. 402.1.A – Property Description
b. 403.2.D – Stormwater Management
c. 501.1 – Improvement Bonding

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to approve the modification requests for D’Agostino, Lewisberry Road from 402.1.A, 403.2.D and 501.1.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

D. Modification Request from All SLDO Requirements – Langletz, 920 Limekiln Rd:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Albert to deny the modification request for Langletz, 920 Limekiln Road.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

E. Final Minor Subdivision Plan – 107 Old York Road:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to approve the final minor subdivision plan for 107 Old York Road, contingent upon favorable action on the modification requests above; submittal of signed and notarized plans; payment of recording fees; payment of all engineer fees; and compliance with the Township Staff memo dated March 24, 2011.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

F. Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan – Shettel Farm, Revised:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to reaffirm approval of the revised Shettel Farm plan, previously approved January 25, 2011, but never recorded.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

G. Final Subdivision Plan – Matthew D’Agostino, Lewisberry Road:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve the final subdivision plan for D’Agostino, Lewisberry Road, contingent upon favorable action on the modification requests above; submittal of signed and notarized plans; payment of recording fees; payment of all engineer fees; execution of the submitted Declaration of Easement and Right-of-Way document; and compliance with the Township Staff memo dated March 24, 2011.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

H. Final Subdivision Plan – Deerfield, Old Stage Road:

Mr. Waller advised that this plan appears to be in limbo, as the owner is in bankruptcy court. However, the engineer has filed a time extension request.
Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve a time extension for Deerfield to September 26, 2011.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

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I. Resolution No. 2011-8 – Street Acceptance, Portion of Old Trail Court:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to approve Resolution No. 2011-8, accepting a portion of Old Trail Court and adding same to the Township road system
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Pirritano yes.
The Resolution was adopted.

J. Modification Request, Sign Ordinance – Handyside Plumbing, Old York Road:

Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve the sign modification request for Handyside Plumbing.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

K. Time Extension Requests:

Gerald Hempt – Limekiln and Spanglers Mill Roads April 30, 2011
Fager Tract – Old Quaker and Lewisberry Roads June 27, 2011
New View Corp. – Shawnee Court June 27, 2011

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve the three (3) time extensions as listed above.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

4. Resolution No. 2011-7 – Temporary Banners, Iron Bridge:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to adopt Resolution No. 2011-7, for the installation of temporary banners on the Iron Bridge for Vickie’s Angel Walk from 09/01/11 to 10/10/11 and the SMT Turkey Trot from 10/10/11 to 11/28/11
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes. The resolution was adopted.

5. Authorization to Dispose of Surplus Equipment:

Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to authorize the disposal of surplus radios as a trade-in to Triangle Communications.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

6. Appointment, Planning Commission:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Albert to appoint Seth Grebbien to the Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term to January 2014.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

7. Zoning Hearings:

There are no hearings scheduled for April at this time..

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

There was no old business discussed.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Mr. Smith advised that the Public Works Dept. did an emergency sewer pipe repair on Yellow Breeches Drive in Green lane Farms.

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2. Mr. Smith advised that the US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking waivers from the following ordinances in order to move forward with improvements to Marsh Run Park to return the site to its original use as a soccer field.
Chap. 27, 1402.1 – Paved surface, parking area
Chap. 27, 1402.7 – Lighting
Chap. 27, 1402.11 – Fencing or buffered area
Chap. 27, 1404.22 – Parking Spaces
Chap. 22, 602.2.B and 602.2.C – Cartway Improvements
Chap. 22, 701 – Drainage and Stormwater Management. The USACE will comply with all Federal, State and County requirements, and seeks a waiver from requirements of this Section. USACE contractors will access the site either through DDSP or over Marsh Run via the Mifflin Avenue Bridge. If the bridge requires replacement, the USACE will seek a variance from Chap. 22, 3.B.10, Roadway Crossings within Flood Prone Areas.
Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to approve the formal plan of the US Army Corps of Engineers for Marsh Run Park and to grant the appropriate waivers listed above, in accordance with the plan, and to authorize Mr. Smith to take any and all appropriate actions to accomplish this project.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – February 28, 2011:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to approve the minutes of the February 28, 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. Pirritano 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. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mickle to adjourn the meeting
Vote on the motion: All yes. The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.