The West Vincent Township Board of Supervisors held their regular meeting on the above date at the Township Building. Chairman Kenneth Miller called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m.; also in attendance were Supervisors Zoë Perkins and Karl Brachwitz, Township Manager Allen Heist and Township Solicitor Allan Greenwood.

Minutes:

• Unanimous approval was granted for minutes of July 6, 12, 19, and 26 with a motion from Mr. Brachwitz and second from Mrs. Perkins.

Reports:

• Treasurer's Report - Treasurer Mike Burnley reported the following account balances: General Fund, $233,750.78; State Fund, $93,814.54; Kimberton Sewer Fund, $21,944.16; Road Repair Loan, $9,491.83; St. Stephens Greene Water Fund, $12,715.12; St. Stephens Greene Sewer Fund, $29,766.18; and Township Building Construction Fund, $703,978.75.
• Tax Collector's Report - Received from Berkheimer Associates: Current Real Estate Tax, $8,569.70; Delinquent Real Estate Tax, $1,500.00; Debt Service - Road Repair Loan, $13,371.96, and Earned Income Tax, $23,575.83. Received from Chester County: Real Estate Transfer Tax, $18,973.02.
• Building Inspector's Report - In July, 11 building permits and 11 U&O's were issued and 29 inspections conducted; fees totaled $2,748.80.
• Police Report - The Police Department responded to 103 calls in July. One criminal arrest was made for theft of PA Lottery Tickets. Several burglaries along Horseshoe Trail and South Chester Springs Road are being investigated; anyone with information should contact the Department. The Police are also investigating thefts from several vehicles along Malehorn Road. Residents are reminded to remove all valuables or garage door openers from their vehicle and to secure vehicles at all times. Traffic details throughout the Township will continue. Motorists are reminded to observe the new 40 m.p.h speed limit posting on Birchrun Road.
• Fire Companies - Ridge Fire Company responded to 3 calls and Ludwigs Corner Fire Company responded to 9 calls in West Vincent Township during July.
• Solicitor's Report - Mr. Greenwood is preparing to advertise the Himsworth Conditional Use Hearing scheduled for September 13, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. and an ordinance restricting speed in excess of twenty-five miles per hour on French Creek Road between Pughtown Road and the East Vincent Township line for the August 23^rd Board of Supervisors meeting.

Correspondence:

• A letter was received from the Chester Springs Library thanking the Township for its contribution of $2,500 which will be used to acquire educational resources and to provide area residents with innovative programming. Circulation is up 26% over 1998 and the Library has expanded its offerings of Books on Tape.

Subdivisions/Land Development/Zoning:

• The Board unanimously acknowledged receipt of a subdivision extension agreement to December 31, 1999 for Michael Matlock (Long Lane) upon a motion from Mrs. Perkins and second from Mr. Brachwitz.
• An agreement for subdivision review extension to October 30, 1999 for Shontz/Seibert (Cotswold Estates) was acknowledged with a motion from Mrs. Perkins and second from Mr. Brachwitz; the motion carried unanimously.
• The Board acknowledged receipt of a land development plan for the 2.024 acre Daniel Grubb property in the PC/LI Zoning District on the northwest corner of Pottstown Pike and Cedar Lane with a unanimous motion from Mrs. Perkins and second from Mr. Brachwitz. The plan will be distributed for review.
• The Board also acknowledged receipt of a conditional use application from Daniel Grubb to use his property for a Travel Agency, second floor apartment, and retail/wholesale beer distributorship with drive through service. A public hearing will be held Monday, September 27, 1999 at 7:30 p.m.

Old Business:

• Correspondence was received from PennDOT granting approval for the Township to install "School Bus Stop Ahead" signs on Route 100 near the Black Horse Restaurant.
• A motion was made by Mr. Brachwitz to renew the 1999 Maintenance and Service Agreement for computer hardware with NxTech; the motion was seconded by Mrs. Perkins and carried unanimously.

New Business:

• Allan A. Myers, Inc. will begin paving Hollow Road from Flowing Springs Road to Bethel Church Road (East Vincent Township) on Friday, August 13^th or Monday, August 16^th; the road will be closed during construction.

Business from the Floor:

• Mike Burnley questioned the status of the new Municipal Complex; revised final floor plans are expected this week and reduced copies will be available.
• Mr. Miller reported S. Chester Springs Road would be paved on Wednesday, August 11^th from Route 401 south to 2563 S. Chester Springs Road.
• Wheeler Aman stated that the criteria for opening the Kimberbrae Trail has been met and inquired as to the status of opening the trail; Miller and Brachwitz indicated their opposition to opening the trail at this time. The West Vincent Land Trust will address the Kimberbrae Trail issue at their meeting to be held Tuesday, August 17^th at 4:15 p.m.

Bills List:

• Mrs. Perkins made a motion to pay the bills on the Bills List dated August 9, 1999; it was seconded by Mr. Brachwitz 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 7:58 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,