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 7:40 p.m.; others in attendance were Supervisors Zoë Perkins and Clare Quinn, Township Manager Allen Heist, Zoning Officer Robert Wideman, Township Solicitor Allan Greenwood and Bill Handy, Court reporter.

Conditional Use Hearing:

A conditional use hearing for Jon A. Lines was called to order at 7:45 p.m. The hearing had been duly advertised as shown by proof of publication. The applicant desires to construct four (4) mini storage buildings on his property, which is zoned commercial. Tax parcel # 25-6-68 and 25-6-68.2 located at 964 Pottstown Pike.

Solicitor Greenwood submitted the following Board exhibits into record:

• A-1 Plan
• A-2 Photographs of the location and surrounding area
• A-3 Castle Valley Consultant review letter dated February 25, 2002
• A-4 Application
• B-3 Memorandum to the Board from Robert Wideman dated March 11, 2002
• B-4 Chester County Planning Commission Review Letter dated March 1, 2002
• B-5 West Vincent Township Planning Commission Minutes dated February 21, 2002

 Solicitor Greenwood invited anyone present to enter an appearance as party to the proceeding and Entry of Appearance forms were filed by:

Jane Shields, Esquire, representing Mr. Lines questioned Mr. Lines regarding the location of the mini storage, contents to be stored, lighting, parking. Mrs. Shields showed pictures of many locations on this property in relationship to other commercial businesses along Pottstown Pike. Shields questioned David Beideman on many of the items listed in Castle Valley's review letter. Attorney Andrew Bellower expressed concerns regarding traffic related issues. The hearing was continued to Monday, April 8, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. at the West Vincent Township Building. The hearing was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

Continuation of Regular Meeting:

The meeting was called to order at 9:15 p.m.

Minutes:

Approval was granted for minutes of February 4,11,18 and 25 with motions from Mrs. Perkins and second by Mrs. Quinn.

Reports:

Treasurer's Report - The following February 28, 2002 account balances were reported:

General Fund, $174,576.78; State Fund, $12,325.05; Kimberton Sewer Fund,

$27,055.83; Township Building Loan Fund, $602,293.77; Open Space Capital Reserve

Fund, $19,861.67; St. Stephens Greene Sewer Fund, $28,640.67 and St, Stephens Greene

Water Fund, $22,150.07

Police Report- Police Chief Michael Swininger reported that the Police Department responded to 31 calls in February and State police responded to an additional 42 calls. The department arrested a male subject after a traffic stop in the area of Kimberton and Flint Road for operating a vehicle without inspection and displaying a fraudulent registration plate. Police also investigated the theft of a wallet from a resident on St. Anthony's Lane. Officer Williams attended a training course on Community Terrorism Awareness.

Solicitor's Report- Solicitor Greenwood reported working on the S.O.P. for the police department, completion of the Dunning Subdivision and Matthews Meadows dedication issues.

Correspondence:

DEP sponsors collection areas for Household Hazardous Waste drop off; the location and dates are available at the Township Office.

French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust, Inc will host a meeting here at the Township Building on Thursday, March 21, 2002 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to learn how the Westchester Land Trust from Westchester County, New York successfully raise public awareness and public support for the Open Space referendum.

Subdivisions/Land Development:

Mrs. Perkins moved to acknowledge receipt of a subdivision review extension agreement to May 6, 2002 for Mary Seibert subdivision plan; the motion was seconded by Mrs. Quinn and carried unanimously.

Castle Valley Consultants, Inc submitted a review letter regarding Weatherstone (Hankin) Phase 1. This change order is to shorten up the discharge piping for stormwater Basin IV so the end wall is not directly above a sanitary sewer pipe.

The Toll Brothers/Orleans Home Builder, Inc. Conditional Use decision was reviewed and the applicant agreed to various changes dealing with stabilization and retaining walls. Mrs. Perkins made a motion to approve the Conditional Use decision has amended seconded by Mrs. Quinn. The written revised decision will be read at the March 25, 2002 meeting.

Tom Drauschak Conditional Use decision was read and approved by a motion by Mrs. Perkins, and seconded by Mrs. Quinn. All in favor.

A representative from Camphill Village was present to review the Agricultural Village Community and to discuss changes to the provisions on minimum open space (greenway) and conditional uses. A revised amendment will be prepared for final review.

Solicitor Greenwood reviewed the Police Standard Operating Procedure Manual, making comments; the Board of Supervisors will make a recommendation when all the changes are made.

A resolution authorizing the members of the West Vincent Township Special Fire Police to perform certain activities within the Ludwigs Corner Fire Company service area was reviewed and changes were made to read "at such events". Mrs. Perkins recommended approval, seconded by Mrs. Quinn. All in favor.

The resolution regarding the Fire Companies Reimbursement was tabled until the March 25, 2002 meeting.

Mrs. Perkins made a motion to approve the use of PC Solutions, Inc. for additional services regarding back-up tape system for the computer system, Mrs. Quinn seconded. All in favor.

Chris Carroll submitted a proposal to update the Townships Web site at an estimated cost of $778.00, Mrs. Perkins made a motion to accept Mr. Carroll's proposal seconded by Mrs. Quinn. All in favor.

A letter was received by Lynda Hickey, a resident of Pine Drive inquiring as to the time line for the paving of their street, Mr. Miller commented that it is on the top of the list to be paved but no date has been set at this time.

Mrs. Perkins made a motion to allow Mr. Law our Township Building Inspector to attend the quarterly business meeting for the Pennsylvania Association of Code Officials seconded by Mrs. Quinn; Mr. Miller was a no vote.

A new Township secretary, Gerry Echevarria, was hired starting on April 1, 2002. The starting pay rate will be $17.00 per hour plus overtime, with a 6-month probation period and conditioned on a satisfactory pre-employment post-offer examination.

With no business from the floor, a motion was made to approve the bill list. All in favor.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 p.m.