The regular meeting of the West Vincent Township Board of Supervisors was held on the above date at the Township Building. Vice Chairman Karl Brachwitz called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m.; others in attendance were Supervisor Zoë Perkins, Township Solicitor Allan Greenwood, Township Code Enforcement Officer Robert Wideman, and William Handy, court reporter. Mr. Brachwitz reported that Chairman Miller would be arriving late.
Conditional Use Hearing:
The purpose of the hearing was to take formal action on the conditional use application of Heather and Lance Heft based upon the record established during the conditional use hearings held November 27, 2000 and December 11, 2000. Mr. Brachwitz read the Decision granting conditional use approval of tax parcel #25-7-233, Hollow Road, to construct a driveway, on-site sewage disposal system, storm water management system, and cuts and fills in a precautionary slope district under provisions of Section 1704 of the West Vincent Township Zoning Ordinance.
A motion was made by Mrs. Perkins to grant conditional use approval to Heather and Lance Heft in accordance with the Decision dated December 26, 2000, subject to the Applicant’s compliance with nine conditions per the attached document; the motion was seconded by Mr. Brachwitz and carried unanimously. The hearing was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
Continuation of Regular Meeting:
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:44 p.m.
Correspondence:
Correspondence was received from Kimberton Fire Company thanking the Township for their support. Mrs. Perkins read, "We would specifically like to say thanks for the additional $4000 that you were able to appropriate for this year. It’s always a pleasant surprise to get a little unexpected extra when talking money. Your continued support with the road crew does not go unnoticed either."
Subdivisions/Land Development/Zoning:
Chairman Miller arrived at 7:55 p.m. Richard Guarini, The Hankin Group, was present to review three proposed waiver requests not specifically covered by the Conditional Use Decision but are reasonable related to implementation of the approved site plan. The waiver requests include relief from:
Mr. Guarini will research the suggested 20 m.p.h. speed limit on roadways throughout the development, and added that this neotraditional-type development in itself promotes slower speeds.
The waivers will be incorporated into the land development plan and submitted to the Board for review.
An agreement of subdivision review extension to January 31, 2001 for The Hankin Group (Weatherstone) was acknowledged with a motion by Mr. Brachwitz and second from Mrs. Perkins; the motion carried unanimously.
The Board acknowledged receipt of the Gayle L. Hammond and Claude Nash preliminary/final subdivision plan for a lot-line change on a combined tract acreage of 14.633 located at 2400 and 2540 Beaver Hill Road upon a unanimous motion from Mr. Brachwitz and second from Mrs. Perkins.
Correspondence was received from Jessina Bereznak, Barrington Lane, requesting that the Township paint the water tank at St. Stephens Greene. Robert Wideman investigated the complaint and reported there is mildew on the water tank; the tank will be power washed when the weather becomes warmer.
Old Business:
Correspondence was received from David A. Malman, Esquire regarding Michael and Janet Polay and read into the record as follows:
"Notice is hereby given that Michael and Janet Polay have initiated a water resource withdrawal activity on their property at 29 St. Andrews Lane, West Vincent Township. The use is intended to involve an ultimate withdrawal of spring water in excess of 100,000 G.P.D. and to be subject to State and Federal regulation. Such a use is not subject to municipal regulation pursuant to Section 608.1(f) of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. Section 10608.1(f)."
Solicitors Greenwood and Crawford are reviewing the notice.
A motion was made by Mrs. Perkins, seconded by Mr. Brachwitz, to adopt Resolution 15-2000, appropriating specific sums in accordance with the attached Budget 2001 estimated to be required for operation of the Township during the year 2001; the motion carried with Perkins and Miller voting in favor and Brachwitz opposed.
New Business:
A draft letter to the Delaware River Basin Commission was reviewed by the Board; the Township is writing in support of the recently completed Sustainable Watershed Management Program for Northern Chester County Watersheds and requesting that DRBC review and approve the plan as an Integrated Resources Plan as defined by Section 6.(i).(2) of its Ground Water Protected Area Regulations. The Board unanimously authorized the Township Manager to send the letter upon a motion by Mr. Brachwitz and second by Mrs. Perkins.
An employment agreement between the Township and Allen G. Heist, Township Manager, will be reviewed by Solicitor Greenwood prior to approval at the reorganization meeting to be held Tuesday, January 2, 2001.
The Board authorized Allan Greenwood to advertise an ordinance restricting speed in excess of 20 m.p.h. on St. Andrews Lane, restricting speed in excess of 35 m.p.h. on School House Lane (between St. Matthews Road and Flowing Springs Road), and restricting speed in excess of 20 m.p.h. on Black Horse Road (dirt portion)
Solicitor Greenwood reported working on the McBride Shopa & Company contract for Treasurer services in 2001, Castle Valley Consultants, Inc. contract for Engineering services in 2001, and the ordinance pertaining to rules and regulations for the Township Park. In reviewing the Township Park Rules and Regulations, the Board advised Mr. Greenwood to include a criminal instead of civil complaint penalty provision. Also being reviewed is the proposed Police Mutual Aid Agreement; the Solicitor will check with the Township insurance carrier regarding liability incurred when Township Police Officers are working in a neighboring Township and possible implementation of a hold harmless clause.
Robert Wideman reported that the Township Park Walking Trail received significant damage during recent rains; the Road Crew will be asked to inspect and report on the damages and work will be done in the Spring to restore the Trail.
Bills List:
Mr. Brachwitz made a motion to pay the bills on the Bills List dated December 26, 2000; it was seconded by Mrs. Perkins and carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Mrs. Perkins moved that the meeting be adjourned; the motion was seconded by Mr. Brachwitz and the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. An executive session was held regarding real estate matters pertaining to Columbia Transmission.