The administrative meeting of the Board of Supervisors, held in the Township Building, was called to order at 8:10 a.m. by Chairman Kenneth Miller; also in attendance were Supervisors Zoë Perkins and Karl Brachwitz and Township Manager Allen Heist.
Board Members discussed the Paul and Shirley Pitcher application seeking zoning relief in order to permit the construction of a single family detached dwelling within the prohibited slope area and within the required 50 foot wetlands vegetated buffer. The Board agreed an alternative building site on the 12.1 parcel would require fewer variances and eliminate encroachment on steep slope and wetland buffer areas. A unanimous motion was made by Mrs. Perkins, seconded by Mr. Brachwitz, authorizing Mr. Brachwitz to convey the Board's opinion to the Zoning Hearing Board at the July 7th Pitcher hearing.
The Board also discussed the Sam Coroniti application seeking zoning relief in order to permit the construction of a single family home in such a way as to encroach upon the required front yard setback. A 100 foot setback from Hollow Road is required; the applicant proposes a 75 foot setback so as not to impact upon or disrupt the Birchrun stream segment which bisects the 5 acre lot. Board Members agreed the parcel offers alternative building sites that would be in compliance with zoning regulations. A unanimous motion was made by Mrs. Perkins, seconded by Mr. Brachwitz, authorizing Mr. Brachwitz to convey the Board's opinion to the Zoning Hearing Board at the July 21st hearing.
It was suggested the EAC consider generating a water conservation brochure to be mailed to Township residents.
David Schoenhard, Cathers & Associates, Inc., reviewed site plans, building plans, elevation drawings and cost estimates for the new Municipal Complex. The Board discussed various revisions to allow Cathers & Associates to proceed.
Robert J. Longley, Longley Insurance Agency, Inc., was present to review a property insurance proposal submitted to the Township by Selective Insurance Company.
A $7,500 Right-of-Way and Easement Agreement between the Township and Columbia Transmission Communications Corporation regarding a 2.1 acre property owned by the Township in Upper Uwchlan Township and a $22,150 Right-of-Way and Easement Agreement pertaining to a 12.92 acre parcel owned by the Township were signed. Payment will be received within five days.
The Board agreed that the segment of the Matthews Meadows walking path extending to the Township Park should be completed as noted on the approved Subdivision Plan (top of the spray field berm along Malehorn Road).
The Road Crew will be asked to mow St. Matthews Road at Conestoga Road.
The Board has reviewed the revised Special Events Ordinance, which replaces the permit procedure with a notification process, and authorized the ordinance to be advertised.
The Township Engineer and Building Inspector have reviewed the requirement for an engineer certified soil report when Superior Walls are used as a foundation system. When an on site evaluation warrants, a decision to waive the soil report requirement will be made by the Building Inspector on a case by case basis.
Upon recommendation by Manager Heist and Roadmaster Kenneth Miller, Mr. Brachwitz made a motion to hire Michael Hogga as a Part-time Road Worker at $11.00/hour plus benefit package, with a six-month probationary period and conditioned on satisfactory completion of a post offer/pre-employment exam. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Perkins and carried unanimously.
The West Vincent "Tots" reviewed the Township Park Tot Lot Plan and suggested an additional feature for active play on the arched connecting bridge between the two slides (i.e. rings to hang from, swing, climber, or third slide).
A Municipal Park Escrow Release #4 in the amount of $59,632.42 to Greenway Services Inc. was tabled until the June 28th meeting to allow time for Board Members to inspect the park and paved areas.
An agreement terminating employment was signed between Kay Segner and West Vincent Township.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m.