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 7:35 p.m.; others in attendance were Supervisor Zoë Perkins and Township Solicitor Allan Greenwood. Supervisor Karl Brachwitz and Township Manager Allen Heist were attending the PSAT State Convention in Hershey.

Minutes:

• Unanimous approval was granted for minutes of March 6, 13, 20, 23, 27, and 29 with a motion from Mrs. Perkins and second from Mr. Miller.

Reports:

• Treasurer's Report - Barbara Dunn reported the following March account balances: General Fund, $41,935.97; State Fund, $9,626.17; Kimberton Sewer Fund, $15,652.35; Road Repair Loan Fund, $11,369.75; Township Building Loan, $683,624.43; St. Stephens Greene Water Fund, $18,133.52; and St. Stephens Greene Sewer Fund, $32,618.14.
• Police Report - Police Chief Karl Jones reported that the Police Department responded to 86 calls in March. The Department is investigating theft of stereo equipment from several vehicles along Route 100; six arrests were made for public drunkenness, urinating in public, and Drug Act 64; and two stolen vehicles were recovered.
  Mrs. Perkins asked Chief Jones if the Police Department has found their radio equipment inoperable due to "dead" spots within the Township; Chief Jones responded that the car phone, vehicle computer, and police radio are effected by "dead" spots particularly along Route 100, French Creek Road, some areas of Hollow Road, and at the Township Office. Mrs. Perkins advised that Ed Atkins, Chester County Department of Emergency Services would attend the Monday, April 24^th regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors to address the issue of "dead" spots within the Township; in addition to Chief Jones, representatives from the Ludwigs Corner Fire Company and Vincentshire residents will be invited to attend.
• Solicitor's Report - Solicitor Greenwood reported working on Resolution 6-2000, regarding permits for the placement of banners over public roadways; letter of credit for dedicated improvements at Vincentshire; and dedication of the Estates portion of Wetherill Estates. A preliminary punch list of the Wetherill Estates Development, dated April 10, 2000, was distributed by Solicitor Greenwood for the Board's review.
• Mr. Miller moved that the Board has reviewed the Township Engineer's report dated April 10, 2000, regarding the Wetherill Estates Development Punch List, and authorizes Manager Heist or Solicitor Greenwood to send a certified letter to the developer, as required by Section 510 of the MPC, providing notification that the Board has reviewed and approved the engineer’s report. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Perkins and carried unanimously.

Correspondence:

• In response to correspondence received from the Chester County Health Department, a motion was made by Mr. Miller that the Township intends to consider support and participation in a new Household Hazardous Waste Program starting in the year 2001. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Perkins and carried unanimously.

Old Business:

• The following rates, settlements costs, and approximate timetable for tax anticipation loan completion were submitted for review:
  • First Financial Bank - 5.4% interest rate if a deposit relationship is not available; settlement costs will range from $300-$400 if legal preparations are completed by the Township Solicitor or $600-$800 to include legal preparations; and a one week timetable for loan completion.
  • Downingtown National Bank - 5.75% interest rate; settlements costs and approximate timetable is comparable to First Financial Bank.
• Mrs. Perkins, Code Enforcement Officer Robert Wideman, Land Trust members and Wheeler Aman met with Kim Moretti, East Pikeland Township Manager, regarding the proposed East Pikeland trail system and park as it relates to the Kimberbrae Trail in West Vincent. Mrs. Perkins will supply background information and correspondence to Ms. Moretti and the trail issue will be placed on the April 24^th regular meeting agenda.

New Business:

• Isabelle Travaglini, Green Lane, attended the EAC April meeting to express her disappointment with the guiderail installed on Green Lane, stating that the PennDOT approved guiderail seems too long and the previous wooded guiderail maintained the scenic character of the area. Since there was no representation or memorandum from the EAC, the issue was tabled.

Business from the Floor:

• Township Resident Jane Gaffer advised the Board that a section of the stream bank along Birchrun Road (between Hollow Road and the Perkins residence) had been washed out and PennDOT corrected the problem by dropping a load of stone, which appears to be an inefficient size and type. Mrs. Gaffer also questioned if PennDOT considered the exceptional value rating of the stream when restoring the washed out area. Mrs. Perkins moved that a letter be sent to PennDOT asking why inefficient weight stone was used and was the exceptional value stream designation considered in selecting the appropriate materials used in restoring the washed out area.

Bills List:

• Mr. Miller made a motion to pay the bills on the Bills List dated April 10, 2000; it was seconded by Mrs. Perkins and carried unanimously.

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

Respectfully Submitted,