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 7:30 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 November 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 with a motion from Mr. Brachwitz and second from Mrs. Perkins.

Reports:

• Treasurer's Report - Mike Burnley reported the following November account balances: General Fund, $54,098.58; State Fund, $1,421.21; Kimberton Sewer Fund, $12,792.90; Road Repair Loan Account, $17,112.72; St. Stephens Greene Water Fund, $18,484.09; St. Stephens Greene Sewer Fund, $32,202.24; and Township Building Construction Fund, $745,940.39. Mike introduced Barbara Dunn, who is currently in training and will be appointed Treasurer in January 2000 - Welcome Aboard, Barbara!
• Tax Collector's Report - Received from Berkheimer Associates: Delinquent Real Estate Tax, $4,040.65; Debt Service - Road Repair Loan, $1,778.64; and Earned Income Tax, $40,897.02. Received from Chester County: Real Estate Transfer Tax, $8,145.65.
• Police Report - Officer Karl Jones reported the Police Department responded to 74 calls in November. The Department investigated several minor accidents; trespassing complaints at Camphill were investigated and citations were issued; Officers responded to complaints regarding hunters trespassing or shooting within the safety zone; and Township residents and business owners were reminded to have their alarm systems serviced after experiencing a false alarm.
• Solicitor's Report - Solicitor Greenwood reported working together with Manager Heist on a prospective employee agreement for Robert Wideman.

Correspondence:

• Correspondence was received from David Frame, Ludwigs Corner Fire Company, requesting financial support towards the purchase of a 2000 F250 4x4 Super Cab to be used in assisting with traffic control and transporting fire and rescue personnel. Additional information regarding cost and delivery of the vehicle will be requested prior to reviewing the 2000 Budget for funding.

Subdivision/Land Development/Zoning:

• A unanimous motion was made by Mr. Brachwitz, seconded by Mrs. Perkins, to acknowledge receipt of a conditional use application from SLC Senior Living, LLC; the applicant desires to use the property located at Conestoga Road and Black Horse Road (Ordway and Borst Tracts) for a Life Care Community as permitted as a conditional use under Section 2212 of the Township Zoning Ordinance. A hearing date was set for Monday, January 24, 2000 at 7:30 p.m.
• Zachrey Colburn, Southdown Homes, was present to request a waiver from the 10' side and rear yard setback requirement for driveways (Section 2103 G.) allowing the driveway on Wetherill Estates Lots 35 and 37 to be within five feet of the property line. Since settlement is scheduled on one of the lots next week, Mr. Colburn was interested in resolving this issue as soon as possible. The Board requested the following prior to taking action on Monday, December 20^th: verification that adjacent lot owners (Lots 34 and 36) have been notified of the waiver request; compliance with the four conditions stated in Section 2103 G; and the waiver request wording changed to allow the driveways to be not closer than five feet instead of within five feet.
• A letter was received from Wetherill Estates resident James Heinlein regarding two drainage basins located in the Community Park that are retaining water and thereby creating unnecessary health and safety risks; Mr. Colburn advised the Board that he met with the Wetherill Estates Homeowners Association and Southdown Homes is addressing the drainage basin issue.

Old Business:

• Mr. Brachwitz reviewed the building plan, architectural drawings, and site plans for the new municipal complex; bid specifications for the project should be ready in January. The proposed drawings and floorplan will be included in the next Township newsletter.

New Business:

• A full time Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer position starting January 4, 2000 has been advertised resulting in two applicants. Robert Wideman has been selected as the most qualified candidate. Mrs. Perkins moved that the proposed employment agreement between Robert Wideman and West Vincent Township, item number six on the agenda, be approved by the Board of Supervisors; the motion was seconded by Mr. Brachwitz and carried unanimously. Mrs. Perkins moved that the Board of Supervisors hire Robert Wideman in capacity of Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer according to the terms and conditions of the employee agreement; the motion was seconded by Mr. Brachwitz and carried unanimously.
• Manager Heist reported working on contracting internet service/E-Mail address/web site for the Township; a proposal will be reviewed December 27^th.

Business from the Floor:

• Regarding the St. Stephens Greene Homeowners Association proposal that Philadelphia Suburban Water Company be given the option to purchase and manage the St. Stephens Greene Water and Wastewater Systems, Claire Quinn, French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust member, stated that although she sympathizes with the residents of St. Stephens Greene the request does not warrant jeopardizing a potentially vulnerable interior site of the Township and the Trust does not support the PSW proposal.

Bills List:

• Mr. Brachwitz made a motion to pay the bills on the Bills List dated December 13, 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 Mr. Brachwitz and the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. An executive session was held regarding possible litigation matters.

Respectfully Submitted,