Draft
of 5.27.07
Chadds Ford
Township Board of Supervisors Meeting
May 2, 2007
M I N U T E S
OFFICIALS
PRESENT: Deborah Love D’Elia, Chairman
Garry Paul, Supervisor
Hugh
A. Donaghue, Township Solicitor
Joseph
A. Mastronardo, Township Engineer
Richard
J. Jensen, Building Inspector/CEO
Maryann
D. Furlong, Secretary/Treasurer
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Deborah Love D’Elia called
the meeting to order at 7:35 PM. The
pledge of allegiance was recited. Mr.
Paul identified emergency exits.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – APRIL 2, 2007
Upon motion and second (Thorpe, Paul), the Board of Supervisors’ minutes of April 2, 2007, draft dated 4.12.07, were approved.
Corporal Bray expressed
thanks to the Supervisors for approving installation of a traffic signal
battery backup at the intersection of Routes 202 and 1. The upgrade will save the State Police a
tremendous amount of time during power outages.
During the month of April, 118 incidents were reported. There were four thefts from autos, two auto
thefts (from Family Chrysler Jeep and Garnet Ford) and one theft from a
construction site. Other incidents were
minor.
Chairman Love D’Elia thanked
Township residents and representatives from Crozer Chester Medical Center for
the recent CPR classes held at the Township Building. Approximately fifty residents were in
attendance. Requests for future sessions
are under consideration.
Prior to this meeting Mrs.
Love D’Elia, Garry Paul, Hugh Donaghue, Joe Mastronardo and representatives
from the Township’s Sewer Authority met to discuss sewage issues, outstanding
construction issues for the Township building and signage at Brandywine Prime.
On April 2, 2007 Mr. Thorpe and Mr. Paul met with Phil
Wenrich to discuss 911 response issues.
On April 25, 2007 Mr. Thorpe and Mr. Paul met with
Lee Weersing, Concordville Fire and Protective Association, regarding emergency
services in the Township.
The Treasurer reported the following figures for the
month of April, 2007:
Total
deposits to General Fund:
$ 223,766.05
Total
deposits to Liquid Fuel Fund: $ 67,094.67
Total disbursements
General Fund: $ 513,683.00
Total disbursements
Escrow Fund: $
1,600.00
Cash Accounts Balances
$ 1,331,141.04
Mr. Paul explained that the disbursements include a
$280,500 payment to Toll Brothers made in conjunction with the Township’s DEP
for Safe Water Grant.
Upon motion and second (Thorpe, Love D’Elia), the
Treasurer’s Report for April, 2007 was approved.
Mrs. Love D’Elia presented a written
report prepared by Mr. Wenrich. A copy
follows.
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ROADMASTER’S
REPORT
Mr. Barakat, Roadmaster, presented a report for the prior month. A copy follows.
Mr. Jensen presented the Building
Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer’s report for April.
Joseph Mastronardo, Pennoni
Associates reviewed activities during the past month. A written report follows.
MOTION TO AWARD THE 2007 ROAD CONTRACT TO A.F. DAMON
Upon motion and second (Paul, Love D’Elia) and
recommendation of the Township Engineer, the Board of Supervisors awarding the
2007 Road Program contract to the lowest bidder, A.F. Damon Company, Inc., in
the amount of $80,951.50.
Mr. Mastronardo reported speaking with a representative from Congressman Sestak’s office regarding the submission of a grant application for stormwater remediation. The Congressman’s office suggested that legislation might be adopted this fall that would be more appropriate to Chadds Ford since it would not require input from the Army Corp of Engineers. Mr. Paul questioned the timing and Chairman Love D’Elia asked if it would be possible to apply for grants under both programs. Mr. Mastronardo will check with the Congressman’s office and the local representative of the Army Corp of Engineers and report back.
Mr. Taylor, Planning Chairman,
reviewed a draft of minutes from Planning’s meeting of April 11th.
A
copy follows. The Comprehensive Plan
Task Force received approval from Delaware County Housing and Community
Development to advertise the Request for Proposals. The Task Force will next meet on June 13th.
Two hearings were held during April. A written report follows. A cell tower application by T-Mobile/Dr.
Harry Gray was officially withdrawn.
There was not a quorum at the April meeting. Review of an outstanding application was continued to Monday, May 7, 2007.
Mr. Del Rossi reported that a PennVEST loan
application would by reviewed in July.
There was discussion regarding work on the sand filter problem at the
Ridings WWTP and various other maintenance issues. Mr. Paul stated that infiltration problems in
the Ridings area need to be addressed.
The Sewer Authority will try to resolve the issue by working with
residents in an attempt to avoid DEP fines.
Samplings are now taken twice a week in compliance with DEP
regulations. The Authority approved a
rate increase for non-residential customers, the first increase of any kind in
fifteen years.
Chairman Debbie Reardon presented
the April report. A copy follows.
EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Mr. Barakat commented on his progress on the
Township’s Emergency Management Plan under the Roadmaster’s report.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Rhona Klein, Ridings Way, questioned what specific DEP violations have occurred at the Ridings WWTP as a follow up to discussing sewage problems with one of the residents. Mr. Del Rossi, Mr. Klaver and Mr. Paul replied.
David Poston questioned the placement of political signs on residential property. Mr. Donaghue replied that the property owner may remove such signs.
Debbie Reardon, Tally Ho Drive, reported a huge back up on Ridge Road at Route 202 at 8:45 AM yesterday. Mr. Cutrona and Mrs. Klein also commented. Mr. Barakat said the traffic signal is controlled by Concord Township and he will contact them tomorrow.
Chairman Love D’Elia added that the Ridge Road residential development is on hold pending the outcome of land use litigation brought by the developer against the Township. Mrs. Klein questioned where ingress and egress is planned for both the residential and commercial parcels.
Bruce Prabel, Heyburn Road, announced that primary election voting on Tuesday will take place at St. Cornelius Church on Ridge Road.
OLD BUSINESS
Chairman Love D’Elia gave an update on recent events regarding the FAA’s airport redesign project. Mrs. Furlong attended a FAA presentation at Concord High School, Wilmington, on behalf of the Township.
Discussion is continuing with Henderson Group regarding the placement of recycling igloos in the Painters Crossroads Shopping Center. Sue Cordes, Delaware County Recycling Coordinator, is reviewing the proposal.
NEW BUSINESS
McDONALD’S LAND
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
Michael Gill, Esquire, reviewed a land development application to expand and renovate the McDonald’s Restaurant at the corner of Route 202 and Christy Drive. Comments in Pennoni Engineer’s review letter of April 30, 2007 have been addressed. Mr. Gill provided photos of the site as it appears today and photos of a similarly constructed new restaurant to show evening lighting. The applicant sought preliminary/final approval.
Hours of operation were discussed. Mr. Dukart said the store will close at midnight, but the trend is going towards twenty-four hour operation. There was concern regarding police coverage of the parking area during evening hours. Mr. Donaghue suggested adding a clause to the proposed resolution requiring the applicant to seek further Board approval of a security plan prior to starting twenty-four hour operation.
Mr. Paul read the entire resolution. A copy follows the minutes.
MOTION TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION 2007-14 McDONALD’S USA, LLC
Upon motion and second (Paul, Love D’Elia), the Supervisors approved the preliminary/final land development plan for McDonald’s USA, LLC, located at Route 202 and Christy Drive subject to compliance with the requirements as set forth therein.
911 RESPONSE PRIORITIES
Mr. Paul reported that after several meetings with Township and other representatives, he and Mr. Thorpe are suggesting the Township should designate Concordville Fire and Protective Service as the primary provider with Crozer Emergency Services, out of Bethel Township, as the first alternate. Mr. Paul and Mr. Thorpe are in the final stages of their review and will report back.
T-MOBILE NORTHEAST
A conditional use application has been filed with the Township for erection of a cell phone tower on an existing PECO structure on South Creek Road. Mr. Donaghue suggested that T-Mobile consider
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co-location to allow other providers to add to their tower. The Supervisors scheduled the conditional use hearing for Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 6:30 PM prior to the Board of Supervisors meeting.
BIKE TO WORK WEEK
RESOLUTION
Delaware County Planning was again sponsoring the annual “Bike to Work Week” as promoting physical health and reducing air pollution, traffic congestion and energy consumption.
MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2007-15 BIKE TO WORK WEEK
Upon motion and second (Paul, Thorpe), the Board of Supervisors approved Resolution 2007-15 designating the week of May 14th as Bike to Work Week and encouraging the use of bicycles for travel to work and other destination.
RECYCLING EVENT IN
SWARTHMORE
Chairman Love D’Elia announced a computer recycling event to be held in the business district of Swarthmore Borough on Saturday, May 19th. Residents were encouraged to take part and flyers were distributed.
AUTHORIZATION TO
ADVERTISE SEWER ORDINANCE
Mr. Paul commented that the work session held earlier this evening proved the need for adoption of an ordinance to authorize the Sewer Authority to handle various enforcement issues. Mr. Donaghue will prepare a draft for review and suggested the Supervisors authorize the secretary to advertise a proposed ordinance for public hearing.
MOTION TO
AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT OF PROPOSED SEWER ORDINANCE
Upon motion and second (Paul, Love D’Elia), the Supervisors authorized the Township Secretary to advertise the proposed sewer ordinance.
MOTION TO APPROVE ESCROW RELEASES
Upon motion and second (Love D’Elia, Paul), the Supervisors approved release of the following two grading escrows:
APPLICANT/TWP ESCROW TYPE ESCROW AMOUNT CHECK AMOUNT
Newlin Homes, Stonebrook III
Lot I Grading $800.00 $800.00
Newlin Homes, Stonebrook III
Lot 3 Grading $800.00 $800.00
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:07 PM.
Respectfully
submitted,
MARYANN
D. FURLONG,
Township Secretary