Public Hearing:

The West Vincent Township Board of Supervisors held a public hearing followed by their regular meeting on the above date at the Township Building. Chairman Kenneth Miller called the public hearing to order at 7:37 p.m.; also in attendance were Supervisors Zoë Perkins and Karl Brachwitz, Township Manager Allen Heist, Township Solicitor Allan Greenwood, and William Handy, court reporter.

The purpose of the hearing was to take formal action on the conditional use application of Lawrence J. Kanavy based upon the record established during the conditional use hearing held June 14, 1999. Mr. Brachwitz read the Decision granting permission to use the property (Tax Parcel 25-6-30, 1026 Pottstown Pike) for distribution, sales and storage of building materials such as acoustical ceilings and insulation, under and subject to the following conditions:

1. Section 1104 (Design Standards) shall be complied with in the following particulars - parking, access and highway frontage, interior circulation and emergency access, loading and unloading, landscaping and screening, storage, lighting, and signs.
2. The provisions of Section 2213 of the West Vincent Township Zoning Ordinance (Performance Standards) shall be complied with - air quality, fire and explosive hazards, glare and heat, liquid and solid waste, noise, odors, vibration, radioactive or electrical disturbances, and public health and safety.
3. The applicant shall comply with the Fire Prevention Ordinance of West Vincent Township but shall be given 24 months within which to comply with the sprinkler and standpipe requirements.
4. If applicant has not complied with the said sprinkler and standpipe requirements within 24 months hereof any use and occupancy permit issued to the applicant shall, upon written notice from the Township, become null and void.
5. If public water is accessible to the subject property, the sprinkler system shall be connected thereto within 2 months of the date of accessibility.
6. This Decision must be consented and agreed to by the applicant within 10 days of its date, failing which the application is rejected for failure to comply with the sprinkler and standpipe requirements of the Township's Fire Prevention Ordinance.
7. All trash shall be within containers. There shall be no outside storage of materials and supplies.
8. All requirements herein shall be complied with prior to the issuance of a use and occupancy permit except as otherwise noted.
9. Nothing herein is meant to suggest that the applicant is relieved of its obligation to comply with relevant provisions of federal and state laws, rules and regulations, and ordinances.

A motion was made by Mr. Brachwitz to grant conditional use approval to Lawrence J. Kanavy in accordance with the Findings of Fact, Discussion, Conclusions of Law, and Decision and subject to the Applicant's compliance with the preceding conditions. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Perkins and carried unanimously.

Regular Meeting:

The regular meeting was called to order by Chairman Miller at 7:43 p.m.

Correspondence:

Manager Heist reviewed correspondence from Carol Siana regarding the condition of Bartlett Lane. Mrs. Siana indicated that the treatment applied last year to Bartlett Lane is no longer effective in controlling the dust and that the road is overrun with large potholes. Both Mr. Miller and Manager Heist have inspected Bartlett Lane and found the road in good condition except in the pothole area; the dust control treatment seemed to be effective. Mr. Miller will contact DUSTKILL for their recommendation on repairing potholes in the soybean-treated areas. Mrs. Siana will be notified that action will be taken regarding the potholes on Bartlett Lane.

Manager Heist will discuss with Robert Fetters projected road projects and related cost estimates for S. Chester Springs Road, School House Lane, and Horseshoe Trail. Shainline Excavating, Inc. will be contacted regarding their work schedule for Davis Lane culvert repairs.

Correspondence was received from Tim Rapsey, Camphill Village Kimberton Hills, Inc., requesting a speed study on French Creek Road between Pughtown Road north to the township line. Manager Heist will take the appropriate steps to proceed.

Subdivisions:

An agreement for subdivision review extension to August 31, 1999 for the Hankin Tract (By-Right) was acknowledged with a motion from Mrs. Perkins and second from Mr. Brachwitz; the motion carried unanimously.

The Board unanimously acknowledged receipt of a subdivision extension agreement to September 30, 1999 for EXXON Corporation upon a motion from Mr. Brachwitz and second from Mrs. Perkins. Manager Heist will send a letter to Exxon requesting the lot be mowed.

Mr. Brachwitz moved to grant final approval for the George E. Borst Estate Subdivision Plan (four lots on Black Horse Road); the motion was seconded by Mrs. Perkins and carried unanimously.

Old Business:

Mrs. Perkins questioned the status of the referendum to be placed on the ballot for the November election. Currently, property owners in West Vincent Township are assessed .56 mills for debt service to repay a $400,000 road repair loan, which will be paid off within a year. Township residents will be asked if they support replacing the millage currently dedicated to repayment of the road repair loan to fund open space land preservation. Manager Heist will contact Fronefield Crawford on the status of the referendum and also Chester County Voter Services regarding deadlines for referendum submissions.

New Business:

Board Members reviewed the Municipal Park Escrow Release #4 in the amount $59,632.42 to Greenway Services, Inc. It was noted the total tabulations of the continuation sheet do not include retainage held and therefore, do not agree with the figures on the contractor's application and certification for payment. No action will be taken on the Escrow Release until corrected documentation is received. The Township Engineer will be asked to confirm that the baseball and soccer fields are graded according to plan specifications.

A motion was made by Mr. Brachwitz to award the 1999-2000 Salt Bid to Oceanport Industries at a delivered price of $29.12; the motion was seconded by Mrs. Perkins and carried unanimously.

Ludwigs Corner Fire Company requests approval for one vehicle to travel outside the fire district on July 4^th; Manager Heist confirmed insurance coverage for the excursion. Mr. Brachwitz moved to grant approval for the Ludwigs Corner Fire Company apparatus to travel outside the fire district on July 4^th; the motion was seconded by Mrs. Perkins and carried unanimously.

Until now, membership with the Phoenixville Chamber of Commerce was a requirement to participate in the Township's group medical insurance program; however, membership is no longer required due to a change in the Township's medical insurance carrier. Treasurer Mike Burnley was directed by the Board to continue the Township's $150 membership with the Phoenixville Chamber of Commerce as a means of supporting Phoenixville as an urban center of the Township.

A consultation agreement was received from Barrow-Hoenstine Insurance Agency to provide an impartial review/evaluation of property and liability insurance proposals submitted to the Township. A second consultation proposal is expected and the matter was tabled.

The next administrative meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held Tuesday, July 6^th at 8:00 a.m.

A letter will be sent to seven year old Tacie Moskowitz thanking her for reviewing the Township Park Tot Lot Plan; the Board was grateful for her advice on the pending Park project.

Business from the Floor:

Craig Hannafin, EAC Chairperson, reviewed a draft letter to Mr. and Mrs. Mayerson regarding the closing of their trails along Hollow Road; the letter will be sent.

Bills List:

Mr. Brachwitz made a motion to pay the bills on the Bills List dated June 28, 1999; it was seconded by Mrs. Perkins and carried unanimously.

There being no further business, Mr. Brachwitz moved the meeting be adjourned; the motion was seconded by Mrs. Perkins and the meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m. An executive session was held regarding possible litigation matters.

Respectfully Submitted,