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 7:36 p.m.; others in attendance were Supervisors Karl Brachwitz and Zoë Perkins, Township Manager Allen Heist, and Township Solicitor Allan Greenwood.

Minutes:

• Unanimous approval was granted for minutes of April 3, 4, 10, 17, 24, and 25 with a motion from Mr. Brachwitz and second from Mrs. Perkins.

Reports:

• Treasurer's Report - Barbara Dunn reported the following April account balances: General Fund, $40,701.83; State Fund, $9,628.24; Kimberton Sewer Fund, $16,586.41; Road Repair Loan Fund, $13,925.43; Township Building Loan, $686,840.68; St. Stephens Greene Water Fund, $18,199.56; and St. Stephens Greene Sewer Fund, $32,920.62.
• Police Report - Police Chief Karl Jones reported that the Police Department responded to 68 calls and completed 80 hours of school in April. The Department is investigating several thefts from vehicles along Jaine Lane; three accidents were investigated with one resulting in an arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol and controlled substances; an arrest was made for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct; and approximately thirty citations were issued for various violations during the annual fishing season opening.
• Solicitor's Report - Solicitor Greenwood reported working with Manager Heist on the Fasel Subdivision, securing an attorney regarding PSW's proposal for the St. Stephens Greene and Wetherill Estates Water Plants, and Horseshoe Farms road dedication and stormwater easements.
• Mrs. Perkins noted that a legal opinion was recently received from the Commonwealth Court denying the Michael and Janet Polay appeal. The Polays' challenged the validity of the West Vincent Township Zoning Ordinance concluding that the Ordinance excludes as a land use the collection and removal of spring water for commercial purposes within the Township.

Correspondence:

• A motion was made by Mr. Brachwitz, seconded by Mrs. Perkins, to renew the Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract with Signal Service Inc. The contract cost remained the same as last year. The motion carried unanimously.
• Correspondence was received from East Pikeland Township indicating that the Township is not inclined to enforce the Kimberbrae Trail Easement at this time. A copy of this correspondence will be sent to Kimberbrae residents. Mrs. Perkins added that the West Vincent Land Trust feels that the Kimberbrae Trail issue is a Board of Supervisors concern, but is ready to accept the Kimberbrae Trail Easement if and when enforced.

Subdivisions/Land Development/Zoning:

• Castle Valley Consultants has reviewed the proposed design and details submitted by Benchmark Consulting Engineers and Surveyors pertaining to an additional stormwater pipe design to eliminate the ponding rainwater in the cul-de-sac on South Iroquois Lane, Wetherill Estates. A motion was made by Mr. Brachwitz to forward an approval letter to Zachrey Colburn, Southdown Homes, for installation of this expanded stormwater management system; this project is not included as an escrow account punchlist item. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Perkins and carried unanimously.
• An agreement for subdivision review extension to June 15, 2000 for the Owen J. Roberts School District (Griffith property) was acknowledged with a motion by Mr. Brachwitz and second from Mrs. Perkins; the motion carried unanimously.
• Ronald Agulnick, Esquire and Lisa D'Andrea were present to review the revised subdivision plan (Tier III) for James and Karyn Fasel, 1245 School House Road. The plan shows the 35 acre tract divided into Parcel A, which consists of three residential lots - 2.8 acres, 7.77 acres, and 2.9 acres - deed restricted against further subdivision and a 50% Greenway Area set aside; and Parcel B, a 21.4 acre lot, reserved for use as a single-family residence. An existing 50-foot access right of way will be conveyed to Robert and Linda Wells. TDR calculations of eight units were generated for Parcel A - three units reserved for development and five units remaining.
  Mr. Agulnick submitted draft copies of a Restrictive Covenants agreement and Installation and Maintenance Agreement for an On-Lot Sewage Disposal System for review. Other issues to be reviewed prior to granting final plan approval include: Township Engineer's verification of TDR calculations; Applicant's Engineer will add a Plan note regarding stormwater management to be addressed at Building Permit application stage and the items (excluding stormwater issues) included in the Township Engineer's letter dated May 8, 2000 will be incorporated on the Plan; submission of a formal written waiver request from Section 4031.2 of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance requiring a Hydrogeologic Impact Study; and review of the specific placement of buildings/building envelopes of Parcel A as they relate to meeting the intent of the TDR Section of the Zoning Ordinance. The discussion was tabled until the Monday, May 15^th administrative meeting.
  The Board unanimously acknowledged receipt of a subdivision extension agreement for the Fasel Subdivision extending review time to May 16, 2000 upon a motion from Mr. Brachwitz and second from Mrs. Perkins.
• An agreement for subdivision review extension to August 1, 2000 for the Columbia Gas Transmission land development plan was acknowledged with a motion from Mr. Brachwitz and second from Mr. Miller. The motion carried with Brachwitz and Miller voting in favor; Perkins abstained.
• Two bids were received for purchase, installation and start up of fifteen time meters at the St. Stephens Greene Sewage Treatment Plant; Manager Heist will verify that the Hoishik Electric Inc. bid includes purchase of the meters. The issue was tabled until the May 22^nd meeting.
• John Bachich and Dave Beideman were present to discuss stormwater management (swales versus curbs) for the single access street for Laymen's Home Missionary Movement proposed 33-lot subdivision on St. Matthews Road. The Board indicated a non-binding inclination to favorable support a 20' cartway with 2' rolled curbs (24' total width) and the proposed internal street widen at all intersections.
• Solicitor Greenwood indicated he is finishing the paperwork for Brighton Way (Birchrun Hills Subdivision) road dedication. Mr. Greenwood will forward the deed to the Title Company upon receipt of the marked-up title report.

Old Business:

• Three quotes were received for plant materials to complete Phase 1 of the Township Park Landscape Plan. A motion was made by Mr. Brachwitz, seconded by Mrs. Perkins, to accept the bid from Shemin Nurseries Inc., Oaks, in the amount of $5,611.60; the motion carried unanimously.

Business from the Floor:

• Township resident Thoma Johnson requested mowing and weed removal on either side of the guiderail installed on Flowing Springs Road (approximately 1/4 mile north of Hollow Road) along the curve in the road. Mr. Miller advised that the road crew began mowing Township roads in May. Mr. Johnson also mentioned his concern regarding traffic speeding on Flowing Springs Road in the vicinity of the "curve" and Sheeder Mill Road. Police Chief Jones will provide information, specs, and price estimates for an ESP timing device to the Board.

Bills List:

• Mr. Brachwitz made a motion to pay the bills on the Bills List dated May 8, 2000; it was seconded by Mr. Miller and carried unanimously.

There being no further business, Mr. Brachwitz moved the meeting be adjourned; the motion was seconded by Mrs. Perkins and meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m. An executive session was held regarding potential litigation and personnel matters.

Respectfully Submitted,