The regular meeting of the West Vincent Township Board of Supervisors was held on the above date at the Township Building. Chairman Kenneth Miller called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.; others in attendance were Supervisor Zoë Perkins and Solicitor Allan Greenwood. Supervisor Karl Brachwitz and Township Manager Heist were attending the PSATS' 1999 State Convention in Hershey.

Minutes:

Unanimous approval was granted for minutes of March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 with a motion from Mrs. Perkins and second from Mr. Miller.

Reports:

Treasurer's Report - Mike Burnley reported the following account balances: General Fund, $178,256.91; State Fund, $5,497.38; Kimberton Sewer Fund, $9,182.89; Road Repair Loan Account, $15,447.16; St. Stephens Greene Water Fund, $8,877.94; St. Stephens Greene Sewer Fund, $26,510.04; and Township Building Construction Fund, $693,221.66. The State Fund balance does not reflect the Liquid Fuels Tax allocation in the amount of $93,189.49 received April 1, 1999.

Tax Collector - Received from Berkheimer Associates: Current Real Estate Tax, $8,590.59; Delinquent Real Estate Tax, $5,892.46; Debt Service - Road Repair Loan, $3,916.14; and Earned Income Tax, $26,510.04. Received from Chester County: Real Estate Transfer Tax, $12,378.11.

Building Inspector's Report - In March, 17 building permits and 13 U&O's were issued and 27 inspections conducted; fees totaled $3114.40.

Police - The Police Department responded to 80 calls during March. There were several accidents within the Township; one resulted in arrest for driving under the influence. The West Vincent Police will be increasing traffic details due to several complaints from Township residents. Violation notices will be sent to residents and business owners when the Police responds to false alarms. Officer Janders and Officer Bechtel attended Act 180 training as required by the PA Municipal Police Training Commission.

Fire Companies - Ludwigs Corner Fire Company responded to 16 calls and Kimberton Fire Company responded to 5 calls in West Vincent Township during March.

Solicitor's Report - Solicitor Greenwood reported working on the following: advertising for the McCurdy & Son Conditional Use Hearing (4/26/99) and the Kanavy Conditional Use Hearing (5/10/99); Southdown Properties' application to DEP for a second (back-up) well at Wetherill Estates per the Water System Agreement; and IRM regarding insurance as it relates to the Polay claim. Mrs. Perkins questioned the status of Cooks Glen Road; Solicitor Greenwood is hopeful the issue will be finalized in the near future.

Correspondence:

Chairman Miller reviewed the following correspondence:

• Chester County Health Department reminding homeowners to have regular maintenance performed on their on-lot sewage system to ensure that it continues to function properly.
• PennDOT - General maintenance resurfacing is scheduled for Hollow Road from Flowing Springs Road to Bethel Church Road, East Vincent Township.
• The 1999 Schedule for Regional Southeastern PA HHW Program was received. Four Chester County Events will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on May 8^th at Owen J. Roberts High School, June 19^th at Bethlehem-Lukens Plate-ARC Building, September 18^th at New Garden Township Building, and October 9^th at the Government Services Center. Unacceptable materials include latex paint (air dry latex paint and dispose with trash), explosives, ammunition, appliances, radioactive waste, tires, infectious waste, and unidentified waste.

Subdivision/Land Development/Zoning:

• Steven DiFrancesco, Hunter, Reed and Company, Inc., was present to review a lot line adjustment plan for the Old Ridge Farm, Jaine Lane and Birchrun Road, owned by Roy S. Neff. Reconfiguration of the three parcels, totaling 61.9 acres, is necessary to enroll the property in Act 319 and to provide more logical access for the developable portion of the property. A motion was made by Mrs. Perkins, seconded by Mr. Miller, to acknowledge receipt of the Neff Lot Line Adjustment Plan; the motion carried unanimously. The plan will be distributed for review.
• Gene Richards, representing Romeo Coscia, was present to review the Coscia Subdivision Plan, which received preliminary approval in January, and also an alternate plan, which would require a waiver from Section 606L of the Subdivision Ordinance - "a single driveway may be shared by no more than three lots or units". The waiver would eliminate a second access onto Horseshoe Trail. Mr. Richards was advised to review the alternate plan with the Planning Commission on Thursday and request a recommendation prior to the April 26^th Board meeting.
• Norman and Nancy Carr, 2217 Chester Springs Road, have applied for a hearing before the Zoning Hearing Board to request a variance from the terms of Section 2222A.3 of the Township Zoning Ordinance requiring accessory uses be located twenty feet from the side yard property line. The hearing will take place Wednesday, April 28, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Building.
• Ellen and Warren Scott, 1743 Flint Road, have applied for a hearing before the Zoning Hearing Board for a special exception and request a variance to build an addition to their existing residence, reconfigure the existing driveway and add a shed on the property. A hearing date has not been set.
• Hankin Conditional Use and Zoning Amendment Application - A public hearing will be held Thursday, April 29, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ludwigs Corner Fire Company.

Bills List:

Mrs. Perkins made a motion to pay the bills on the Bills List dated April 12, 1999; it was seconded by Mr. Miller and carried unanimously.

There being no further business, Mrs. Perkins moved the meeting be adjourned; the motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,