2012-05-21, Board of Supervisors Meeting

2012-05-21

 

 

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
May 21, 2012 – 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Brown, at 7:00 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: William C. Brown, Chairman
Mario D. Pirritano, Vice-Chairman
John C. Minito, Supervisor
Christopher L. Allen, Supervisor
Robert P. Stanley, Jr., Supervisor
Stephen F. Smith, Manager
Donald F. Martin, Assistant Manager
David A. Jones, Stock & Leader, Solicitor
Scott E. Hockenberry, Police Chief
Donna L. Nissel, Secretary

ABSENT: Stephen M. Waller, Code Administration Director

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Jones advised that an executive session was held after the last meeting to discuss personnel matters; an executive session was held on May 3rd for a police grievance; and an executive session was held prior to this meeting to discuss personnel matters.

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

There was no public comment.

V. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Commendation, Police Department:

Chief Hockenberry presented a Chief’s Commendation to Officer Andy Paul for his actions in rescuing a boater on the Susquehanna River who was having a heart attack on August 16, 2009.

2. Presentation – Northeastern Senior Center:

Ms. Jane Deamer gave a brief report on activities and services, including meals delivered to Fairview Township residents, and thanked the Board for their continuing financial support.

3. Recognition of Eagle Scout:

Mr. Smith recognized Nathan Huggins, who recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Nathan’s Eagle project was the installation of the lighted sign and flower bed in the front of the Township Building. Nathan thanked the Township for providing the materials and the help of Township staff.

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4. Personnel Matter – Police Department:

Mr. Brown advised that the Board met in Executive Session on May 3, 2012, to resolve a formal grievance filed by an officer on April 19, 2012.
Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley that, after due deliberation, the Board now advises the officer that the decision of the Chief of Police is affirmed by the Board.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown abstained, as he had prior knowledge of the matter; Mr. Pirritano, yes; Mr. Minito, no; Mr. Allen, yes; Mr. Stanley, yes.
The motion carried.

5. Subdivision Plans:

A. Modification Requests:

1. Oakhill Partners – Oak Hill Road:

a. 701.3.F.4 – Stormwater Easements

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve the modification request from 701.3.F.4, stormwater easements.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

b. 701.4.B(1)(h) – Headwall/Endwall Protection

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to deny the modification request from 701.4.B(1)(h), headwall/endwall protection.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

2. Walker – Nauvoo & Lewisberry Roads:

a. 602.2 – Roadway Improvements

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to approve the modification request from 602.2, roadway improvements, based on correspondence from PennDOT that they did not want the roadway widened at this location.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

3. Eppley/Stremmel – Pinetown Road:

a. 402.1.X – Well Location
b. 402.1.Y – Septic Locations Lot #1

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to deny the modifications requests from 402.1.X, well location and 402.1.Y, septic locations, lot #1.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

6. Amendatory Contract – York County CDBG, New Market Sewer Improvements:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to authorize the Chairman to execute the amendatory contract with York County to extend the time for project completion to December 31, 2012.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

7. Authorization to Dispose of Surplus Equipment – Police Department:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to authorize the disposal of five (5) surplus shotguns as a trade-in to Atlantic Tactical for the purchase of an assault rifle.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.
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8. Approve Donation – American Legion:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to approve the donation of six surplus picnic tables to American Legion Post 974.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

9. Vehicle Policy:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to adopt a vehicle policy as presented.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

10. Accident Investigation Policy:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to adopt an accident investigation policy as presented.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

11. Mobile Communication Device Policy:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to adopt a mobile communication device policy as presented.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

12. Authorization to Award Bid – Paving, Laura Court:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to authorize staff to award the bid for paving Laura Court to the lowest responsible bidder, with ratification at a subsequent meeting.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

13. Contract Extension – Kline’s Services, Liquid Waste Hauling:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to extend the contract with Kline’s Services for liquid waste hauling to December 31, 2013.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

14. Zoning Hearings:

At this time there are no Zoning Hearing Board cases scheduled for June.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

1. Towing Zones:

Mr. Brown said that, based on information provided by the Police Department, in the past year there were 116 tows in zone 1 and 121 tows in zone 2, which is almost equal. As the towing agencies and the Township could not come to any resolution on the method to be used, he said there are three options: zones, month-to-month rotation or an RFP for exclusive towing rights. Mr. Jones advised that the towing ordinance will have to be revised.
Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to issue an RFP for one (1) towing agency for a two (2) year contract with an option for additional extensions, and to continue with zones until the ordinance is modified.
Vote on the motion: Mr. Allen abstained, as he is an owner and employee of Allen’s Auto, Inc., one of the towing agencies involved; all others, yes.
The motion carried.

2. Mr. Martin discussed reports provided by the actuary. It was recommended that an RFP for investment services be prepared. The Board concurred.

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3. Mr. Smith advised that new DEP mandates for the MS-4 program require an engineer’s approval, and must be submitted by August. These will be done in-house.

4. Mr. Smith advised that receivables in the sewer fund continue to increase. He said that the Township has been very aggressive in trying to collect these delinquent accounts, and should now consider using the water shut-off agreement the Township has with PA American Water Company.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Mr. Brown advised that he recently attended a ceremony at the New Cumberland Army Depot, and reported that last year there were 164 police officers killed and so far this year there have been 49 deaths.

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to approve the minutes of the April 30, 2012 meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

IX. RATIFICATION OF BILLS PAYABLE:

1. Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to ratify payment to CET Engineering Services as presented.
Vote on the motion: Mr. Stanley abstained as he is an employee of the company; all others, yes. The motion carried

2. Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to ratify payment of all other Bills Payable as presented.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

X. ANNOUNCE EXECUTIVE SESSION:

There will not be an Executive Session following this meeting.

XI. ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Brown adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.