2012-09-24, Board of Supervisors Meeting

2012-09-24

 

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
September 24, 2012 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER:

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

II. ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: 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
Stephen M. Waller, Code Administration Director
David A. Jones, Stock & Leader, Solicitor
Scott E. Hockenberry, Chief of Police
Donna L. Nissel, Secretary

ABSENT: William C. Brown, Chairman

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Pirritano announced the following Executive Sessions:
August 27: Personnel issues, debt collection and potential condemnations
September 10: Interview potential candidate for Planning Commission vacancy
September 13: Personnel issues and potential litigation
September 17: Legal issues and personnel matters relative to the budget
Prior to this meeting: Personnel matters

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

There was no public comment.

V. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Donation Request Red Land Senior Center:
John Staz, Jen Washburn and Bob Gasswint, representing the Center, asked the Board to consider an additional donation this year to help fund their operating expenses. The York County Agency on Aging has cut their funding in half, effective immediately, as well as increasing their lunch requirements from an average of 24 per day to 35 per day. Mr. Staz advised that the Community Center Feasibility Study should be completed in October. In response to Mr. Minitos request, they checked with the School District on the possibility of purchasing the vacant Mt. Zion school building. They were advised that the School Board will have the property appraised and then decide if it will be put up for sale.
Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to approve an additional donation to the Red Land Senior Center in the amount of $5,000.00.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

2. Subdivision Plans:

A. Draft Zoning Ordinance Update:

Mr. Waller gave copies of the proposed ordinance and map to the Board members and asked that they review and provide comments and/or recommendations by the next meeting. It will then be forwarded to the York County Planning Commission for their review. Once that is completed, the ordinance will be advertised and a public hearing will be scheduled.

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B. Preliminary Subdivision Plan: Deerfield/Three Lees Organic Farm, Old Stage Rd:

Mr. Waller advised that no time extension request has been received and staff recommends denial of the plan based on the deficiencies listed below contained in the letter from ARRO Consulting Engineers dated April 30, 2008, which have never been addressed.

1. Locate existing manmade features on or adjacent to proposed lots, (22-402.1.O).
2. Street lights must be installed with maximum distance of three hundred feet (300ft)
along the proposed street , (22-605.6).
3. Stormwater detention basins shall be fenced with six foot high fence, (22-701.2.C(9)).
4. Provide additional right-of-way and cartway width along Old Stage Road (SR4025) (22-602.1.G).
5. Provide minimum right-of-way and cartway width along Old Stage Road (SR4025) (22-602.2.A and 22-602.2.C).
6. Certification of accuracy must be signed and sealed by the responsible professional(s). Certification of accuracy must be dated after the last plan revision.
7. Certification of ownership and dedicatory statement must be signed and notarized by the owner(s) (22-402.1.M). Certificate of ownership and dedicatory must be dated after the last plan revision.
8. Provide street addresses. Street names must also be reviewed by emergency management services and the United States Postal Service, (22-403.1.F).
9. Storm drainage plan and report certification (Appendix 13) must be signed and sealed by the responsible professional(s) (22-402.2.E). Stormwater drainage plan certification must be dated after the last plan revision.
10. The plan proposes a drainage system near the site entrance that will discharge onto the Kichman property. If the installation of this system results in additional flows across the Kichman property, a drainage easement will be required. Stormwater runoff rate calculation should be provided for this discharge point.
11. Provide property owner approval and understanding that storm water runoff from Road A will affect their
property. Provide necessary drainage easements across Shope property, (22-701.2.D(2)).
12. Onsite subsurface sewage disposal system will require a permit (s) from the Township Sewage
Enforcement Officer, (22-610.1.D.(1)).
13. Provide evidence of erosion and sediment control plan permit requirements coordination with the York
County Conservation District (YCCD) (22-402.2.A). General Note 15 on Sheet 1 of 11 states that the plan has been submitted to YCCD for review.
14. Applicant shall provide proof of application of a highway occupancy permit submitted to PennDOT,
(22-402.2.C(1)).
15. The applicant must provide copies of approved waterway encroachment permits for proposed
disturbance to the existing stream.
16. For Lot No. 9, the location of the recently conducted percolation testing should be shown on the plan.
17. Provide agreement with adjacent property owners, for access to Old Stage Road, to remove existing
vegetation within clear sight triangle. Agreement is required so that stipulated conditions can be enforced, if needed.

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to deny the plan as recommended by staff based on deficiencies listed above as noted in the letter from ARRO Engineering dated April 30, 2008
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

C. Time Extension Requests:

1. Hoffert, Siddonsburg Road December 3, 2012
2. D Agostino, Lewisberry Road December 3, 2012
3. Susquehanna Sports Center, Shawnee Ct. December 3, 2012
Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to grant the three (3) time extension requests as listed above.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

4. Deardorff, Pinetown Road December, 2013
Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to grant a time extension to October 29, 2012 contingent upon Mr. Deardorffs payment of all outstanding review fees.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

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D. Modification Requests:

1. John Hoffert, Siddonsburg Road
402.1.X: Well Location, Lot #2
402.1.Y: Percs & Probes, Lot #2

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the modification requests for John Hoffert, Siddonsburg Rd., from 402.1.X, well location, lot #2 and 402.1.Y, percs & probes, lot #2.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

2. Sadler, Highland/Brenneman Drives:
602.1.G and 602.2.C: Cartway Improvements

Mrs. Sadler indicated that Mr. Bitner told her that he would recommend that the road be widened to 25 feet instead of 30 feet; however there was no written report and Mr. Bitner was not in attendance. Mrs. Sadler indicated that the cost of this work would determine if she went ahead with the project. The Board recommended that she get estimates for both 25 and 30 feet by the next meeting.
Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to table action on this request to the October 29th meeting.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

3. Zoning Hearings:

Mr. Waller advised that at this time there is one case scheduled for October.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

There was no old business discussed.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Mr. Smith advised that letters to property owners in Phase 1 of the On-Lot Septic System Management Program will be mailed the first week of October.

2. Mr. Smith reported that a check was received from the York County Solid Waste Authority in the amount of $3,006.46 for the collection of 29.29 tons of electronic recycling.

3. Mr. Smith also advised that a check for Firemans Relief was received from the State in the amount of $121,609.01.

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the minutes of the August 27, 2012 meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the minutes of the September 10, 2012 meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Vote on the motion: Mr. Allen abstained as he was not present at the meeting; all others, yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the minutes of the September 13, 2012 meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the minutes of the September 17, 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. Minito 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. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to adjourn the meeting.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.
Mr. Pirritano adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.