WEST VINCENT TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES -- FEBRUARY 25, 2002

 

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 7:35 p.m., others in attendance were Supervisors Zoë Perkins and Clare Quinn, Township Manager Allen Heist and Township Solicitor Allan Greenwood.

 

Correspondence:

 

Columbia Gas Transmission is applying to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Air Quality Control, for a Title V permit renewal for the Eagle Compressor Station. Mr. Wideman will review the notice and report to the Board. The Township office will notify all residents within 500 ft. of the property of the permit renewal.

 

A notice has been received from the Department of Emergency Services regarding the "Drought and Water Shortage Emergency" strongly suggesting that all municipalities effective February 12, 2002 ban all outside burning. West Vincent Township has had a burning ban in effect since November 19, 2001.

 

Subdivision/Land Development/Zoning:

 

A conditional use hearing was held on Monday, January 14, 2002 for Thomas G. Drauschak, Jr. The Board reviewed Allan Greenwood's letter dated February 25, 2002 to Stuart Cohen, comment #1 "Other parties shall be notified once the Township receives a building permit application for the driveway" and #2 "That a driveway permit must be accompanied by and be apart of a house building permit. The Board agreed that neither comment be added to the conditional use decision. The finial decision will be read at the March 11, 2002 meeting.

 

Mrs. Perkins moved to acknowledge receipt of a subdivision review extension agreement to March 25, 2002 for the Toll Brothers, Inc./Orleans Homebuilders, Inc. (Ewing Tract) minor and major subdivision preliminary plan; the motion was seconded by Ms. Quinn and carried unanimously, Mr. Miller abstained. Township Manager Heist will send a letter to the Twin Hills Homeowners Association in response to their letter dated January 24 explaining the process of "party" status. The conditional use decision draft is out for review and the decision will be read at the March 11, 2002 meeting.

 

Mrs. Perkins made a motion to acknowledge receipt of a subdivision review extension agreement to May 25, 2002 for 939 Pottstown Pike; the motion was seconded by Ms. Quinn and carried unanimously.

 

Matthews Meadows' wastewater treatment plant has several violations. The Board reviewed the issues and their options and has asked Township Solicitor Allan Greenwood to start the escrow default process so the violations issue may be resolved.

 

Old Business:

 

Castle Valley submitted a letter to the Township regarding Cedar Lane materials cost estimates for paving. A motion was made by Ms. Perkins and seconded by Ms. Quinn to accept paving of Cedar Lane plus cost for overseeing the project after the road vacation process is complete. The motion carried unanimously.

 

Allan Greenwood is reviewing the S.O.P. for the police department and when all comments are back the Board will vote on this matter.

 

Township Manager is still waiting for estimates for facing the one end of the stone arch along Flowing Springs Road. The Board agreed to go ahead and order the pipe that will be needed for the protect, has asked Zoning Officer Robert Wideman along with the Township Engineer Castle Valley to oversee the inspections of the project.

 

Morgan Hurst, estimator for C. Raymond Davis brought in plans of the changes made to the new Township Building plans and feels this project will soon be ready to send out for bid. The Township staff will review the plans.

 

Residents from Wetherill Estates were present to discuss the status of the water plant dedication including issues of the impact fees and gating of the plant. .The dedication issues will be discussed at executive session since it is a matter of potential litigation.

 

McBride Shopa & Company has outlined the accounting services they provide to the Township and has asked to have the agreement signed. Ms. Quinn made a motion seconded by Ms. Perkins to approve the agreements, all in favor. The Board would like to see all accounting done in‑house with an outside auditor; the Board will review this matter with the treasurer.

 

PC Solutions, Inc. estimate to install migration of date (back‑up system) was submitted for $1,312.00 which includes training, network administration, maintenance and trouble shooting; before the Board decides, they would like to have the Township Manager consult with other outside sources.

 

New Business:

 

Mr. Fogwell has asked for a letter from the Board of Supervisors stating to the best of their knowledge the financial records reflect all assets, liabilities, receipts and expenditures for the year under audit. Mr. Heist will draft a letter.

 

Ms. Perkins announced that the newsletter would be out at the end of March.

 

Mr. Wideman supplied the Board with prices on a pavilion for the Township park, which is approxitimaly $10,145.00. The board agreed on the pavilion size to be 30x35. Mr. Wideman will get additional estimates for materials.

 

Bills List:

 

Mrs. Perkins made a motion to pay the bills on the Bills List dated February 25, 2002; the motion was seconded by Ms. Quinn and carried unanimously.

 

An executive session was held to discuss personnel issue (Township Secretary) and Wetherill Estate dedication.

 

There being no further business, Ms. Perkins moved the meeting be adjourned; Ms. Quinn seconded the motion and the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,