The administrative meeting of the Board of Supervisors, held in the Township Building was called to order at 8:40 a.m. by Chairman Kenneth Miller; also in attendance were Supervisor Clare Quinn, Township Manager Allen Heist, Code Enforcement Officer Robert Wideman, and Township Engineer Craig Kologie. Police Chief Michael Swininger introduced part-time police officer candidate Nicholas Campitelli, an officer with the East Coventry Police Department; the Board authorized Chief Swininger to start hiring procedures. Dave Ericsson, Philadelphia Suburban Water Company, was present to discuss the installation of PSWC's water main along Cedar Lane and the west side of Route 100 to service the Ludwigs Corner area and the abandoning of approximately 1820' of Cedar Lane. A Road Occupancy Permit application for Cedar Lane has been submitted to the Township; a PennDOT Road Occupancy Permit is expected this week. The abandoned portion of the road will be conveyed to the current property owners (Carolyn and David Decker) of the five tax parcels involved; a cul-de-sac will be created at the end of the public section of Cedar Lane to facilitate vehicle turn around. The Board indicated an interest in paving the public section of Cedar Lane; if the Township provides materials, PSWC will supply labor and equipment. The Township Engineer will review the proposed cul-de-sac design and minimum required radius; hydrant requirements and location; prepare a cross-section of Cedar Lane; and design specifications in the vicinity of Route 100 to address drainage issues. Manager Heist and Robert Wideman will research the "sprinkler hook-up" issue for commercial and industrial properties along Route 100; upon issuance of permits, residents/property owners will be notified of PSWC's extension of water service. Gregory Stevens, SLC Senior Living, LLC, was present to discuss a conceptual retirement community plan, possibly including a community center, on a 13-acre tract fronting Black Horse Road zoned R-2 and adjacent 24-acre tract (Ordway) fronting Route 401 zoned R-2 with a Mobile Home Park Overlay. Mr. Stevens had submitted a conditional use application in 1999 with hearings continuing through Spring 2000 to construct a life care community on the two properties. Neighbor concerns included the overall density of the project and visual impact of the proposed buildings on the eastern side of the tract; the applicant requested on indefinite extension of the decision. Copies of recent zoning ordinance amendments were given to Mr. Stevens; Mr. Wideman will review retirement community standards provided for in the Zoning Ordinance. A pre-construction meeting for Weatherstone (The Hankin Tract) was held January 15, 2002. Manager Heist indicated that A.J. Jurich, Inc., contractor for the Flowing Springs Road Bridge Repairs would use Hollow Road to access the bridge; the contractor will contact local quarries for estimates on field stone for the project. As a follow-up to discussions pertaining to the mill raceway during the January 14th Board meeting, Manager Heist contacted the suggested stonemason for a proposal to repair the stone arch culvert. An Open Space Referendum Ordinance will be considered for adoption at the January 28th Board meeting. The Board held general discussions on benefits of open space - saving tax dollars due to less services required, enhanced property values, conservation development, and preservation of resources; criteria for land protection - matching grants, 25 acres or more, adjoining eased ground, imminent danger, and agricultural viability/productivity; and tax income collected may be used to finance a loan specifically designated for open space. Ms. Quinn will prepare a draft outline for a public information strategy. The Planning Commission reviewed the Agricultural Village Community zoning amendment and has suggested the submission of a master plan and conditional use requirements for future changes. Manager Heist will contact Camphill Village regarding an increase in the open space requirement from 70% to 85%, which includes eased ground. The Township Engineer is working on a worksheet to evaluate the applicability of the proposed amendment. Manager Heist updated the Board on the Countryside Exchange Program and Phoenixville Regional Planning  meetings. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m. An executive session was held regarding personnel and real estate (Owen J. Roberts School District) matters.