WEST VINCENT TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MINUTES -- DECEMBER 3, 2001

 

The administrative meeting of the Board of Supervisors, held in the Township Building was called to order at 8:10 a.m. by Chairman Kenneth Miller; also in attendance were Supervisor Zoë Perkins, Supervisor-Elect Clare Quinn, Township Manager Allen Heist and Code Enforcement Offcer Robert Wideman.

 

Morgan Hurst, estimator for C. Raymond Davis, was present to review his analysis of the Township Building plans in an effort to bring the plans within budget requirements. Overall, in looking at shape, size, layout, equipment, and materials there was nothing about the building inherently expensive. Since the construction market has changed and bids seem to be more competitive, Mr. Hurst suggested re-bidding the project with the following changes:

 

  • Specify less expensive materials such as alternate windows and lighting package; shingles, instead of metal roofing; 80% siding/20% stucco; raised panel doors in public areas - plain doors for the interior; and an all-acoustic ceiling in the meeting room.
  • Reserve upgrades (i.e. shutters, columns, etc.) for future installation.
  • Maintain the current building footprint leaving the areas not needed at the present unfinished for future expansion (i.e. renovations of the existing house, partition off a portion of the main office area, and modify the lay-out for the Police Department).

 

Mr. Hurst will mark-up the drawings with the suggested changes and meet with the Board on December 17th; Manager Heist will contact the architect, Cathers & Associates, Inc. to advise them how the Board will be proceeding with the project.

 

The Flowing Springs Road Culvert was tabled until the December 10, 2001 agenda to allow time for Mrs. Ward to meet with consultants regarding funding.

 

Mrs. Perkins moved to adopt Resolution 2001-18, accepting the deed of dedication to Forest Glen Drive and the storm sewer basin conditioned upon compliance with six conditions to the satisfaction of the Township Solicitor. The motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and carried unanimously.

 

Christopher Luning, Esquire forwarded a fax commenting on the draft James W. Trolier Conditional Use Decision and offered two changes for the Board's consideration pertaining to 1) clarification that the septic system may be moved as stated during testimony, and 2) the Zoning Officer determines when permanent stabilization of vegetation on the slope has been achieved. Manager Heist will revise the Decision and forward for review; the issue was tabled until the December 10, 2001 meeting.

 

The Board reviewed and approved a revised letter to Philadelphia Suburban Water Company supporting the extension of the franchise area to service the Griffith Property.

 

Solicitor Greenwood will review a draft Ordinance and Intergovernmental Cooperation Planning Agreement for the Phoenixville Region, which provides for joint and cooperative planning by members of the region and the preparation of a joint Comprehensive Plan; the issue was table until the December 10, 2001 meeting.

 

During their December 10, 2001 meeting, the Board will discuss representation/testimony on their behalf at the Toll Brothers, Inc./Orleans Homebuilders, Inc. Zoning Hearing on Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at 7 p.m.

 

A unanimous motion was made by Mrs. Perkins, seconded by Mr. Miller, to approve the Dewees Brothers proposal of $528 for heater repairs at the Evans farmhouse.

 

Township resident Michael Polay requested the grading of St. Andrews Lane.

 

Code Enforcement Officer Robert Wideman reported on the following:

 

  • Receipt of Thomas Drauschak Jr. conditional use application to construct a driveway in precautionary and prohibitive slopes.
  • Notice of Violation will be sent to Windridge Farm Christmas Trees regarding signs.
  • Notice of Violation will be sent to Mulch Man regarding signs.

 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m.