2013-08-12, Board of Supervisors Meeting

2013-08-12

 

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
August 12, 2013 – 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by the chairman, Mr. Brown, at 7:00 pm.

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
Lt. Jason Loper, Police Department
Donna L. Nissel, Secretary

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSIONS

Mr. Brown advised that there have been no executive sessions since the last meeting

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC

There was no public comment.

V. AGENDA ITEMS

1. Modification Request – Bath Savers, 550 Financial Way:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to approve the modification request from 305.2.A, Minor Land Development Plan for Bath Savers, 550 Financial Way.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

2. Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan – FedEx, 510 Industrial Drive:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to approve the preliminary/final land development plan for FedEx, 510 Industrial Drive, contingent upon submittal of signed and notarized plans; payment of recording fees; payment of all engineer fees; submittal of an approved improvement guarantee; placement of a 4% engineers escrow; and compliance with the Township staff memo dated August 12, 2013.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

3. Authorization to Bid – Sale of Scrap Metal:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to authorize staff to advertize for bids for the sale of scrap metal.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

4. Authorization to Bid – Traffic Impact Study:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to authorize staff to advertise for bids for a traffic impact study.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

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5. Authorization to Hire – Full Time Licensed Operator, Waste Water Department:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to authorize hiring a full time licensed operator for the Waste Water Department.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

6. Resolution No. 2013-13 – Post-Issuance Compliance Procedures:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to adopt Resolution No. 2013-13, approving and adopting Post-Issuance Compliance and Procedures in connection with the issuance of bonds.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The Resolution was adopted.

7. Resolution No. 2013-14 – Amend Fee Schedule:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to adopt Resolution No. 2013-14, amending the Fee Schedule, by the addition of a returned check fee of $50.00.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The Resolution was adopted.

8. Authorization to Purchase Property – 57 Fairview Road:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to authorize the purchase of the property at 57 Fairview Road, adjacent to the North Waste Water Plant for the sum of $105,000.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

9. Discussion – Bond Documents:

Jens Damgaard, Rhoads & Sinon, reviewed the document and the financial information it contains. Mr. Smith asked the Board members to review and provide any comments they may have.

10. Discussion – Tapping Fees:

Mr. Smith and Mr. Stanley discussed the structure of the new tapping fee and recommended that the Board adopt a uniform tapping fee for all sewer basins of $9,000, plus a $350 connection fee and a $150 administrative fee if the property owner finances the fee through the Township. There was further discussion on how the fee is calculated. The ordinance will be ready for Board action at the August 26th meeting.

11. Discussion – Standard & Poor:

Mr. Stanley reported that a telephone conference was held with representatives from Standard & Poor relative to the Township’s rating. Mr. Smith advised that the cost for their rating will be $12,500.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

There was no old business discussed.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

There was no new business discussed.

VIII, EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

IX. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.