WEST VINCENT TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES -- FEBRUARY 18, 2002

 

Chairman Kenneth Miller called the administrative meeting of the Board of Supervisors, held in the Township Building to order at 8:40 a.m.; in attendance were Supervisors Zoë Perkins and Clare Quinn, Township Manager Allen Heist and Township Engineer Craig Kologie.

 

Morgan Hurst, estimator for C. Raymond Davis was on the agenda for a status report on the marked-up Township Building drawings and narrative, Mr. Hurst was unable to attend this morning and will be asked to report on this matter at the February 25 meeting.

 

Craig Kologie of Castle Valley Consultants reviewed with the Board the following: Stonecroft Development, the first house will be occupied by the end of the month and will be starting up the Pump and Haul system. Weatherstone (Hankin) is underway, but the DEP permits have not been issued to date so they are limited to the amount of pipe work that can be done. Castle Valley will review the pipe under the road at the inlets of the intersection of Janie Lane and Horseshoe Trail for drainage issues.

 

Matthew Upson was introduced to the Board. Mrs. Perkins, seconded by Ms. Quinn, made a motion to hire Mr. Upson as part-time/temp treasurer for 8-10 hours per week at the rate of $20.00 an hours; the motion carried unanimously.

 

Chief Swininger and the Board reviewed the status of the S.O.P., the Board will wait to receive a review from PIRMA and Allan Greenwood and will vote on this matter at the February 25, 2002 meeting. Mr. Miller made a motion and seconded by Mrs. Perkins to authorize the purchase of a Nextel phone for the new part-time police officer and to send Chief Swininger to F.B.I. Training for a week in the spring. All in favor. Our computer representatives are working with the Cody representative on working out programming and equipment issues.

 

Chris Carroll has made a proposal to the Township to update the website at a rate of $15.00 per hour, Township Manager Allen Heist will call Mr. Carroll and ask for an outline of his proposal. This matter will be addressed at a later date. Castle Valley will be linked to our website so that plans and review letters can be accessed by the public.

 

The Rt. 100 Bypass at Nantmeal Road is on the Ludwigs Corner Fire Company side of the road, so Mr. Della Porta has asked the Township Manager to contact the fire company to handle the right-of-way matter. The only area that may be affected will be the horseshow ground, which is a PennDOT issue.

 

The stone arch will be removed and a 30 ft. pipe added along Flowing Springs Road. Ms. Quinn will notify the Wards of the Township's plans. Township Manager Allen Heist will get estimates for facing the one end of the wall. This matter will be on the Monday, February 25, agenda.

 

The Open Space Referendum issues were discussed and whether a bond was needed at this time. The Board of Supervisors do not feel it is needed at this time and will review this matter in the spring.

 

The Philadelphia Suburban Water Co. will be running the water line along Rt. 100 and because of changes to the fire prevention ordinance it was discussed whether all commercial or residential property within 150 ft. will have to be hooked up. Mr. Heist will check the agreements for Jon Lines and Tim Kanavy and the cost of hook up.

 

Castle Valley is working on a letter to DEP regarding Matthews Meadow sewer plant violations and dedication, Mr. Heist will discuss with Allan Greenwood the process of capturing the escrow to complete the punch list items.

 

There will be a joint meeting at the West Vincent Township Building regarding of the closing of Eagle Farms Road. West Vincent Township will contact the adjoining Townships informing them of the meeting. A revised draft was reviewed for the application of Toll Brothers, Inc. and Orleans Homebuilders, Inc for a Conditional Use to regrade within steep slopes and to construct certain improvements within high groundwater areas. All walls should be constructed and/ or faced with stone similar in appearance of the site. Castle Valley will provide suggested language regarding retaining wall specifications.

 

Township Manager Allen Heist will send a letter to the residents of St. Stephens Greene regarding the drought emergency and letters will be sent to Wetherill Estates Homeowners Association.

 

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m.