ATTENDING Chairperson Pam Shillingford-Brown, Vice Chairperson Craig Hannafin, Members Mike Burnley and Ginny Wright, Township Manager Allen Heist.

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m. Minutes from the February 1, 1999 meeting were approved.

ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Pam Shillingford-Brown has asked Craig Hannafin to take over as Chairperson of the EAC due to her involvement with The Land Trust, and that Pam would be Vice-Chairperson. Everyone was in agreement; the change will be affective as of the April meeting.
• The Planning Commission Report - In response to Byers Station, the construction of 155 single family residential dwellings, 215 townhouse units, 240,000 square feet of commercial space, 10,455 linear feet of new road and 112 acres of open space located on a 287.4 acre tract in Upper Uwchlan Township, the Chester County Planning Commission would like West Vincent and Upper Uwchlan Township to have a joint meeting. The Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors agree that it would be very informational.
• Pam Shillingford-Brown spoke on behalf of the EAC in regards to the Clegg property, which may require an amendment to our new Zoning Ordinance to allow the voluntary vs. mandated placement of conservation easements. The EAC recommended that the Board of Supervisors pursue the amendment.

MAIL:

• The Office of the Chester County Engineer has applied for a Transportation Enhancement Grant from the Transportation Efficiency Act for an historic rehabilitation of County Bridge # 194 on Sheeder Mill Road over French Creek in East and West Vincent Township.
• Correspondence was received from Delaware River Basin Commission regarding a public hearing on Tuesday March 9, 1999, at 1:00 p.m. to receive comment on revisions to the special ground water protected area.
• Castle Valley Consultants sent a draft proposal of study for up-dating the Township's Act 537 plan for the Ludwigs Corner Area. Mike Burnley made a motion to update the plan and Craig Hannafin seconded the motion.
• St. Stephens Greene Water and Sewer-some problems with the water meters.
• Morgan Bros. has asked to have their escrow money released; Allan Greenwood is drafting a letter explaining why the escrow money cannot be released.
• Wetherill Estate- The Township sent a letter to DEP on March 30, 1998 regarding the approved public water supply permit. Allen Heist was authorized to submit the letter advising DEP that the Township will not accept dedication of the water system until this issue is resolved. Tom Rice, an adjacent property owner to Wetherill Estate, was present for discussion at the Board of Supervisors meeting.

REPORTS:

• Township Park/Township Building - The bids went out for an architect, 4 bids were received. The bids will be reviewed by the Township Engineer and the Board of Supervisors, and will be awarded on Monday, March 8, 1999.
• Tot Lot - The EAC must decide on the playground system.

OLD BUSINESS:

• West Vincent Land Trust, Inc.-Will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 4:15 p.m. at the Township Building. Pam Shillingford-Brown informed the EAC of talks she had had with Eleanor Morris, The French & Pickering Trust, regarding the Hadley property

SUBDIVISIONS:

• Blancato/Myers - Submitted a preliminary subdivision plan for two lots on their 9.88 acre property on Hilltop Road. The preliminary plan will go out for review.
• The Hankin Tract - Preliminary (by-right) subdivision review is extended to March 31, 1999.
• Exxon U.S.A.-Preliminary /final subdivision plan still awaiting revisions by Exxon.
• Coscia - 4 Lot subdivision plan. The final plans are out for review.

NEW BUSINESS:

• The Fox Hunters - The EAC sent a letter to the Board of Supervisors stating their concerns in the matter of the riders and hounds, the destruction of private property, and the recent incident at the Liss property on Jaine Lane. They will also ask what the intent is in resolving these matter; The EAC feels strongly about this issue and wants this letter to be put on record.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m. The next meeting will be held Monday, April 5,1999. Please call the Chairperson at 827-1847 if unable to attend.