2012-11-14, Board of Supervisors Meeting

2012-11-14

 

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
November 14, 2:00 p.m.
(Continued from November 8, 2012)

MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Brown, at 2:05 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: William C. Brown, Chairman
Mario D. Pirritano, Vice-Chairman
John C. Minito, Supervisor
Robert P. Stanley, Jr., Supervisor
Christopher L. Allen, Supervisor
Stephen F. Smith, Manager
Donald F. Martin, Assistant Manager
David A. Jones, Stock & Leader, Solicitor
Stephen M. Waller, Codes Director
Lt. Jason Loper, Police Dept.
Donna L. Nissel, Secretary

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Jones announced that an Executive Session was held prior to this meeting to discuss personnel issues.

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

There was no public comment.

V. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Update – Draft Zoning Ordinance:

Mr. Waller commented on the process to date. John Calaman, John Mickle and Dave Smith advised the Board of their recommendations which they previously provided to Mr. Waller.

2. Discussion – UCC Appeals Board:

This item was not addressed.

3. Discussion – Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Fairview Township E.M.S.:

Mr. Smith advised that ALS and BLS services are provided; Fairview will now provide ambulance service to Lewisberry; all boxes will be changed.

4. Northeastern Senior Center, Additional Funding:

Mr. Smith stated that the Northeastern Senior Center provides all the home-delivered meals to Fairview residents. He recommended that the Center be given an additional $5,000. The Board concurred.

5. Approval of Minutes:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito, to approve the minutes of September 24, 2012.
Vote on the motion: Mr. Brown abstained as he was not present at the meeting; all others, yes. The motion carried.
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Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito, to approve the minutes of October 29, 2012.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the minutes of November 8, 2012.
Vote on the motion: Mr. Allen abstained as he was not present at the meeting; all others, yes. The motion carried.

6. Ratification of Bills Payable:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito 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.

Mr. Pirritano 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.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

There was no old business discussed.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Ratify Declaration of Disaster Emergency – Hurricane Sandy, October 29, 2012:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to ratify the declaration of disaster emergency for Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

2. Status of West Shore Recreation:

Mr. Smith advised that Lower Allen Township will continue funding for West Shore Recreation.

3. Auto Dialer Costs, Lower Allen:

Mr. Smith advised that Lower Allen's auto-dial system costs approximately $14,000-$15,000/year.

4. Discussion – Building Permit Issue:

There was discussion about a 160 sf addition constructed without a permit.

5. Review – Properties in Need of Repair:

There was a brief discussion on properties in the Township in need of repair.

6. Ratify Emergency Repairs – Heck Hill Road:

Mr. Smith advised that a section of storm pipe on Heck Hill Road had to be replaced as a direct result of Hurricane Sandy.
Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to ratify the emergency repairs to Heck Hill Road.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

7. Police Contract Arbitration:

Mr. Smith reported that Attorney Palumbo advised that this issue should be resolved in about two weeks.

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8. Acting Chief of Police:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to appoint Lt. Jason Loper as Acting Chief of Police.
Mr. Brown stated that Lt. Loper will have the Board's support.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

VIII. ANNOUNCE EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Brown advised that there will be an Executive Session following this meeting.

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m.