2012-07-30, Board of Supervisors Meeting

2012-07-30

 

 

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
July 30, 2012 – 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Brown, at 7:09 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: William C. Brown, Chairman
Mario D. Pirritano, Vice-Chairman
John C. Minito, Supervisor (Arrived at 7:20)
Christopher L. Allen, Supervisor
Robert P. Stanley, Jr., Supervisor
Stephen F. Smith, Manager
Donald F. Martin, Assistant Manager
Stephen M. Waller, Code Administration Director
Patrick J. Fazzini, Stock & Leader, Solicitor (Left at 8:20)
David A. Jones, Stock & Leader, Solicitor (Arrived at 8:20)
Scott E. Hockenberry, Chief of Police
Donna L. Nissel, Secretary

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Brown advised that an Executive Session was held after the June 25th meeting to discuss legal and personnel matters. Mr. Fazzini advised that an Executive Session was held prior to this meeting to discuss land acquisition, Planning Commission applications and employee benefits.

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

1. Paul Morris, 468 Old York Road, addressed ongoing drainage problems on his property. Mr. Bitner, Mr. Allen, Mr. Brown and Tiffany Crum will meet with him at the site.

2. Joyce Keefer, 793 Scenic Circle, listed several items she would like to see addressed in Roof Park – flooding on parts of the walking trail, the placement of recycling containers in the park and planting trees by the tot lot.

V. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Establish Budget Meeting Dates:

Mr. Smith suggested budget review meetings be held on September 10, 13 and 17 at 2:00 p.m. The Board agreed to those dates.

2. Discussion – Dedication of Fairview Road:

Mr. Smith advised that in June, 2010 the Board at that time authorized staff and the solicitor to proceed with the necessary surveys, deeds and paving to bring the road into compliance for dedication, however nothing has been done to date. Mr. Stanley suggested getting the approximate cost for this project and discuss it in conjunction with the 2013 budget. The other board members concurred.

3. Environmental Covenant, Marsh Run Park:

Mr. Smith said that the document has been executed and submitted to DEP. He is meeting with DEP and the Army Corps of Engineers tomorrow.
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4. Sewer Connection – PA Turnpike Maintenance Facility:

Mr. Smith advised that the Turnpike has proposed the use of a flow meter and chart recorder on their discharge line, rather than water usage for sewer billing purposes.
Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to approve the use of a flow meter and chart recorder.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

5. Subdivision Plans:

A. Modification Request – Deardorff, Pinetown Road:

1. 402.1.C – Driveway Profile Scale
2. 602.2.C – Cartway Improvements

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the modification requests for Deardorff, Pinetown Road, from 402.1.C and 602.2.C.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

B. Final Minor Land Development Plan – Allied Roofing, 340 Pleasantview Road:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to approve the final minor land development plan for Allied Roofing, contingent upon submittal of signed and notarized plans; payment of recording fees; payment of all engineer/staff review fees; payment of applicable recreation fees; submittal of an improvement guarantee estimate for approval; the placement of the improvement guarantee with the corresponding engineer escrow; and compliance with the Township staff memo dated July 25, 2012
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

C. Plan Discussion – Barbara Sadler, Brenneman & Highland Drive:

Ms. Sadler advised the Board that a subdivision plan to reconfigure two lots was approved by the Board in January, 2012; however it has not been recorded. She has now submitted a second plan for the same property to reconfigure one lot and create three lots. She has met with Mr. Fleming and Mr. Bitner to discuss roadway widening requirements and cost estimates. She will withdraw the approved plan and staff will review the new plan and forward it to the Planning Commission in September.

D. Time Extension Request:

Shettel – Lewisberry Road December 3, 2012

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the time extension listed above.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

6. Ratify Towing Zones:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to ratify the towing zones as established by the Chief of Police
Vote on the motion: Mr. Allen abstained as he is as he is an owner and employee of Allen’s Auto, Inc., one of the towing agencies involved; all others, yes. The motion carried.

7. Authorize Purchase of Two Police Vehicles:

Chief Hockenberry advised that two police vehicles can be purchased under the Costars contract for a total of $57,000. Mr. Brown stated that the Board is not prepared to commit that much money at this time and asked the Chief to provide detailed information on the current vehicles, including maintenance records, for the Board’s review.

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8. Surplus Property – Police Department:

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to declare an H & K model 91 rifle as surplus property and authorize its disposal by trade-in to Atlantic Tactical for the purchase of a FNH SCAR .308 caliber rifle.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

9. Request for Speed Study – Green Lane Drive:

Mr. Smith advised that he has received a request to lower the speed limit on Green Lane Drive to 20 mph. Mrs. Wrightstone, Old Ford Drive, said she walks every day and observes a lot of speeding. Mrs. Conley, Green Lane Drive, made the same observation and suggested the use of speed tables. The Board will address these concerns during budget discussions.

10. Sidewalks – Green Lane Farms:

Mr. Smith reviewed the status of mandatory sidewalk repairs in Green lane Farms. All affected properties have now been marked and letters are being sent to those property owners.
Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to waive all permit and inspection fees, refund any fees already paid and amend the ordinance to increase the time to commence the repair from 10 days to 30 days, and increase the time to complete the repair from 30 days to 90 days.
Vote on the motion: Mr. Allen, no; all others, yes. The motion carried.

11. Sign Study – Capital City Airport:

Mr. Pirritano noted that since the signs were updated at the entrance to the airport, a traffic control sign obscures a portion of the “Louis Beemer” sign. Mr. Bitner was authorized to take the appropriate measures to move the traffic control sign.

12. Donation Request – Red Land Senior Center:

Representatives from the Senior Center asked the Board to consider an additional donation of $10,000 this year to cover their current operational needs. They advised that 36% of their members are Fairview residents. The Board will consider their request during budget discussions.

13. Discussion – Tobacco-Free Parks and Playgrounds:

This program, Young Lungs at Play, would establish tobacco-free areas in the parks and playgrounds. The Board felt this was a good idea and authorized the preparation of the necessary paperwork.

14. Appoint Highway Foreman:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to appoint Keith A. Reynolds as Highway Foreman, for a 6 (six) month probationary period effective July 30, 2012 at a salary rate of $24.839/hour.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

15. Authorization to Advertise – Highway Laborer:

Mr. Smith asked Board approval to advertise a laborer position in the Highway Department. With the retirement of Mr. Myers, that department will be down three men. The Board concurred.

16. Authorization to Hire – 2 Positions, Wastewater Department:

Mr. Smith asked Board approval to hire a laborer and a maintenance tech for the sewer department. The Board concurred.

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17. Bid Award – Clean & Televise Sewer Lines:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to reject the bid of Bricco, Inc. for non-compliance with the bid documents.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to award the bid to clean and televise sewer lines to Mr. Rehab for a five (5) year term at the estimated yearly cost of $82,970.00.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

18. Zoning Hearings:

At this time there are no new Zoning Hearing Board cases.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

There was no old business discussed.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Planning Commission Vacancy:

As the August Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled, the Board will review all the applications submitted to fill the vacancy, and make the appointment at the August meeting.

2. Fire Department Report:

Mr. Brown thanked the Fire Department for providing the requested monthly report.

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to approve the minutes of the June 25, 2012 meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

IX. RATIFICATION OF BILLS PAYABLE:

1. Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen 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. Pirritano 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 be an Executive Session following this meeting.

XI. ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Brown adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m.