The administrative meeting of the Board of Supervisors, held in the Township Building was called to order at 8:15 a.m. by Chairman Kenneth Miller; also in attendance were Supervisor Zoë Perkins, Township Manager Allen Heist, Township Solicitor Allan Greenwood, Township Engineers Thomas Kelso and Craig Kologie, Township Code Enforcement Officer Robert Wideman, and Supervisor-Elect Clare Quinn.

Thomas Kelso, Castle Valley Consultants, Inc., indicated he has reviewed the proposed intermunicipal sewer agreement with Upper Uwchlan Township, which addresses ownership and operation of the Ewing Tract sewage system. The Township currently owns and operates one system at St. Stephens Greene and ownership of sewage systems at Matthews Meadows, Woodstone, Weatherstone, and the Ewing Tract are anticipated. Castle Valley Consultants, Inc. will incorporate management issues into the Act 537 Plan; Planning Solicitor Crawford will review the proposed Inter-municipal Agreement for the Ewing Tract and the suggested recommendations received from the Township Engineer.

C. Raymond Davis estimator, Morgan Hurst, was present to review the marked-up Township Building drawings for the former Evans property. Renovations on the existing farmhouse have been eliminated, portions of the new building will remain unfinished for future expansion, and various upgrades have been eliminated in the meeting room and offices; shingles will replace the proposed tin roof and siding will be used to finish 80% of the building's exterior. The architect will forward master drawings to Mr. Hurst for mark-up; the drawings and narrative will be submitted to the Board in January.

The Township Engineer, Solicitor Greenwood, and Manager Heist are reviewing Philadelphia Suburban Water Company's proposed agreement regarding Cedar Lane which includes abandoning approximately 1820 feet of Cedar Lane, the creation of a cul-de-sac at the end of the public section, and issuance of a permit for the installation of PSWC's water main. The existence of several landlocked lots in the area will be investigated and addressed.

Solicitor Greenwood indicated his satisfaction with Resolution 18-2001, accepting the deed of dedication for Forest Glen Drive and the deed of easement for the storm water basin. Mrs. Perkins moved to adopt Resolution 18-2001; the motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and carried unanimously. This Resolution rescinds, replaces and is given the same number as one regarding the same subject matter adopted by the Board of Supervisors on December 3, 2001.

Solicitor Greenwood reported that conditions pertaining to the Walter Dunning Final Subdivision Plan have not been finalized.

Mrs. Perkins made a motion to advertise an Electrical Code Ordinance, adopting the current edition and future editions of the NFPA National Electrical Code, establishing minimum regulations governing the design, installation, connection, renewal, extension, removal and reception of electric wiring and apparatus, and providing for issuance of permits and collection of fees, inspections, and penalties for violation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and carried unanimously. The Ordinance will be advertised for public hearing and adoption on Monday, January 14, 2001.

Correspondence was received from Traffic Engineer Gannett Fleming regarding the Flowing Springs Road culvert. When installing the plastic pipe and concrete endwalls, two preferred options were suggested:

1.   Extend the culvert, placing the ends 8 to 10 feet from the edge of the road.

2.   Extend the culvert placing the ends less than 8 feet from the edge of the road. Object marker signs may also be necessary.

Other options required the use of guide rails.

Upon the suggestion of Mr. Miller, Code Enforcement Officer Robert Wideman will inspect the site to consider the installation of a drainage pipe along Flowing Springs Road to divert water from the culvert to the bridge.

Due to the increasing need for space in the office area, the Board approved the storage of files in the meeting room.

The Township Office will be closed Monday, December 24, 2001, Tuesday, December 25, 2001 (holiday), Monday, December 31, 2001 and Tuesday, January 1, 2002 (holiday). December 24^th and 31^st are not paid holidays for the staff.

As a follow-up to a resident's concern, the Road Crew will be asked to check the transition area (pavement to dirt/gravel) on Bartlett Lane.

It was noted that part-time road worker, Mike Hogga, would convert to full-time hours in April or May 2002; the 2002 Budget will reflect a 5% increase in part-time wage and an hourly full­time rate of $16.98.

An executive session was held to discuss real estate matters pertaining to the Griffith Property.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m.