WEST VINCENT TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MINUTES -- NOVEMBER 12, 2001

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 7:40 p.m.; others in attendance were Supervisors Karl Brachwitz and Zoë Perkins, Township Manager Allen Heist, and Township Solicitor Allan Greenwood.

 

Bid Award:

2001-2001 Snow and Ice Removal Bids were received at the November 5, 2001 administrative meeting. The Township Manager Allen Heist and the Road Master Kenneth Miller reviewed all the bids. A motion was made by Mrs. Perkins, second by Mr. Brachwitz to except D & L Fleck Paving and Excavating Inc. and R.E. Lester, Inc. with David J. Monteith as a back up when needed. The motion carried unanimously.

 

Unanimous approval was granted for minutes of October 1,8,15 (Administrative), 15(Conditional Use), 22 and 29 upon a motion from Mr. Brachwitz and second from Mrs. Perkins.

 

Reports:

Treasurer's Report - The following October 31, 2001 account balances were reported: General Fund, $87,176.21; State Fund $79,288.19; Kimberton Sewer Fund $17,796.13; Township Building Loan Fund $722,961.43; St. Stephens Greene Sewer Fund $26,397.68; St. Stephens Water Fund $27,671.12 and Open Space Capital Reserve Fund $19,737.19.

Police Report -The Police department responded to 40 calls in October; the State Police handled 86 additional calls. The Department conducted several traffic details at school bus stops on St. Matthews Road and Black Horse Road. Two subjects were arrested in the 1500 block of Hollow Road for the possession of marijuana and related paraphernalia, two adults and two juveniles were arrested for trespassing and criminal mischief on Camp Hill Village property and the theft of construction equipment and a flat bed trailer from the 900 block of Pottstown Pike is under investigation.

 

Solicitor's Report - Solicitor Greenwood reported working on the earth moving escrow for Weatherstone (Hankin Group), Cooks Glen Road issues, Deed of Dedication and Deed of Easement for Horseshoe Farms has been recorded and Walter Dunning subdivision lots 4 & 5.

 

Correspondence:

 

The Chester County Parks and Recreation Department has a series of events, programs and activities planned in 2002 and 2003 to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the Revolutionary War in southeastern Pennsylvania plus sections of Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey.

 

PECO Energy sent out a fact sheet regarding the Chester County Electric Distribution System Upgrades to provide members of the community with current information about upgrades to the system in our area.

 

Chester County Emergency Management Coordinators sent information that will be useful in answering questions about Nuclear Power Plant security and Aircraft issues. Curt Weldon of the Seventh Congressional District will hold two public forums so that he may discuss with the community the activities of our government since the attack on September 11, 2001.

 

A drought watch and warning has been declared, a letter from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has been received reminding all of us about the reduction of water use through voluntary measures. Mrs. Perkins asked whether the St. Stephens Greene and Wetherill Estates will be notified.

 

The Flowing Springs Road culvert was moved up on the agenda with everyone's approval. Marilee Ward presented a letter from Thomas E. Boothby, Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering at Penn State. Mrs. Ward would like to see the culvert repaired and saved. Kenny Carroll, Christopher Jones, Bruce Sanders spoke on behalf of the historic value of this culvert. The board has gotten an estimate from the Township engineer and they will review Mr. Boothby's letter. Susan Morse would like to see an article in the next newsletter informing the Township residents of the Mill structure and its culvert. No final discussion was made at this time.

 

Subdivision/Land Development/Zoning:

 

The Board unanimously acknowledges receipt of a subdivision extension agreement for 939 Pottstown Pike extending review time to January 28, 2002 upon a motion from Mr. Brachwitz and seconded by Mrs. Perkins.

 

Rick Guarini of the Hankin Group and Elizabeth Witmer, Esquire were present to ask the Board to have Castle Valley, Inc. finish their review of the Earthmoving agreement so they may proceed with Final Plan approval. Township Manager Allen Heist will call Castle Valley. They have asked Allan Greenwood to review the Homeowners documentation and the escrow agreements.

 

David Beideman was here on behalf of Mr. Walter Dunning to ask for final plan approval. It was moved that the Dunning Subdivision application including waiver of the sewer and water feasibility report in exchange for which the developer will utilize Best Management Practices and Stormwater Recharge and a waiver of fee in lieu provisions, be approved subject to the following conditions, 1) Compliance with the terms and conditions of the letter of the Township Solicitor to the Township Manager dated 11/12/01, 2) Compliance with Township Engineer's report of 8/14/01 regarding SLDO section 606, 607, 608 and 609. Upon a motion by Mr. Brachwitz seconded by Mrs. Perkins. All in favor.

 

The Board unanimously acknowledged receipt of a subdivision extension agreement for the Edwina-Upson Dunworth and Pauline Davis extending review time to November 26, 2001. Upon a motion from Mr. Brachwitz and seconded from Mrs. Perkins.

 

Ray Gamble of Toll Brothers, Inc and representatives for Toll Brothers, Inc and Orleans Home Builders were present to ask the Board of Supervisions for feedback on design and waiver issues. Mrs. Perkins explained that they have to get recommendation from the Planning Commission, which has been holding work sessions on the second Thursday of each month just for the review of Toll Brothers (Ewing).

 

Ann Orth, the director of Land Preservation, was present on behalf of the French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust, Inc. to ask the Board of Superiors to extend the "the Dirt Road" funds for another eighteen (18) months. The Trust is waiting for funding to acquire the missing linkages for the 10 + mile section of the French Creek Trail. A motion was made by Mrs. Perkins to extend the funding for eighteen (18) months

seconded by Mr. Miller, Mr. Brachwitz apposed.

 

Solicitor Allan Greenwood will transfer the lien that is on a property on Pughtown Road to the current owners with a motion from the Board and will file a new municipal claim. A motion was made by Mrs. Perkins and seconded by Mr. Brachwitz. All in favor.

 

Striping of Route 100 & 401 was awarded to State Line Contractors at $500.00. The seal coating of the basketball court and the walking path at the Township Park was put on hold until spring. A motion was made by Mr. Brachwitz, seconded by Mrs. Perkins. All in favor.

 

An executive session will be held immediately following the regular meeting to discuss personnel matters (Police).

 

Bills List:

Mr. Brachwitz made a motion to pay the bills on the bills list dated November 12, 2001 Mr. Miller would like to review the bill for Bryon R. Law. This will be discussed at a further date. His regular bill is approved it was seconded by Mrs. Perkins. All in favor.

 

There being no further business, Mr. Brachwitz moved that the meeting be adjourned; the motion was seconded by Mrs. Perkins and the meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,