ATTENDING Vice Chairperson Craig Hannafin, Members Mike Burnley and Ginny Wright, Township Manager Allen Heist; Board liaison Zoe Perkins

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m. Minutes from the November 2,1998 meeting were approved

ADMINISTRATIVE:

Pam Brown and Jim Wendelgass expressed a willingness to serve another term. They were not present.Will table to the February meeting

Board of Supervisors: Re-organizational meeting January 4, 1999

Fronefield Crawford completed background work; referendum on May ballot regarding bond for open space

Zoning ordinance and Subdivision and Land Development were adopted on December 28, 1998

MAIL:

• PSATS- Sunshine Law states there must be time provided for the public to speak prior to official action, which is already being done.
• DEP- Technical review of the application on the Michael A. Himesworth to construct a pond on this property, indicating that wetlands may be impacted
• PSATS- Stormwater Management Workshop - January 21^st, Collegeville

REPORTS:

• Township Park - Eagle Scout candidate to plant trees at the park
• Northern Federation - Follow up to December meeting regarding the Sustainable Land Water Resources Management Implementation Program discussion points included water supply (adding a public water directive& legal opinion), wastewater and stormwater

ZONING:

• Eleanor Brown-Zoning Hearing on Tuesday, January 19, 1999 She is requesting a variance to permit the construction of a home on her lot in such a way to encroach upon the required rear yard or side yard

OLD BUSINESS:

• Land Trust Application has been made for Tax exemption status designation and incorporation of the West Vincent Township Land Trust, Inc.
• Village Café- Helen W. Parke has decided to continue to operate holding tank rather then to upgrade
• Ludwig Village- Notice of law suit regarding groundwater contamination

SUBDIVIISIONS:

• Borst- No issues concerning the subdivision as presented
• Fasel - Waiting for revised sketch
• The Hankin Tract - Looking for approval in January. Planning Commission Workshop January 14, 1999
• Exxon U.S.A.- waiting for legal opinion
• Coscia - Waiting for revised preliminary plan
• Borst- 2 lots approved by the Board of Supervisors

NEW BUSINESS: Zoe Perkins submitted sketch of the Davis Estate (135.3 Acres) showing 6 lots ranging from 15 to 35 acres. All primary trails will be preserved.

The meeting was adjourned at 10.45 a.m. The next meeting will be held Monday, February 1, 1999. Please call the Chairperson at 469-9858 if unable to attend.