Draft
of 11/15/06
Chadds Ford Township Board of Supervisors Meeting
September 5, 2006
M I N U T E S
OFFICIALS
PRESENT: Deborah Love D’Elia, Chairman
Garry
Paul, Supervisor
Joseph
Mastronardo, Township Engineer
Hugh
A. Donaghue, Township Solicitor
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 7:32 PM. The
pledge of allegiance was recited. Mr.
Paul pointed out two emergency exits.
STATE POLICE REPORT
Although unable to attend tonight’s meeting, the State Police had submitted a report for the month of August. Mrs. Love D’Elia summarized the report as follows: 1 construction site burglary, 1 commercial burglary (realtor’s office at Routes 1 and 100) and 3 thefts from motor vehicles (2 at the Brandywine River Museum and 1 at Painters Crossroads Shopping Center).
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 5, 2006 Draft of 9/5/06
Minutes of the July 5, 2006 meeting
were presented for review. Board minutes
of August 2, 2006 will be approved next month.
SPECIAL
PRESENTATION
Stephen Ryan, a Boy Scout and sophomore at Archmere Academy, has contacted the Township with a proposal to complete landscaping work at Turner’s Mill in an effort to complete requirements for an Eagle Scout Badge. Stephen presented a landscaping plan for the east and south beds and used charts he had prepared to explain the installation process. The Supervisors agreed to have Stephen do the work. Mrs. Love D’Elia thanked Stephen for his efforts and asked him to report back when the project is complete.
SUPERVISORS REPORT
Chairman Love D’Elia scheduled and attended a meeting with Congressman Curt Weldon
seeking information on funding opportunities for the Township’s sewer project. Mrs. Love D’Elia passed on information to Sewer Authority Chairman Vince Del Rossi regarding grant opportunities through DELCORA. Congressman Weldon has also been in touch with Andy Reilly, Chairman of Delaware County Council, regarding Community Development Block Fund monies for zero interest loans.
Supervisor Garry Paul will be meeting with State
Representative Steve Barrar this coming Thursday also regarding funding for the
sewer project and low interest loans through PennVEST.
Mrs. Love D’Elia announced that the Township has
received grant proceeds through the Department of Community and Economic
Development in the amount of $200,000.00.
The Township is grateful for Representative Barrar’s help.
Mrs. Furlong reported the following figures as of August
31, 2006:
Total
deposits to General Fund: $ 41,906.55
Total disbursements
General Fund: $ 89,407.70
Total disbursements
Escrow Fund: $ 2,400.00
Cash Accounts Balances $ 1,150,181.50
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Upon motion and second (Paul, D’Elia), the
Supervisors unanimously voted to approve the Treasurer’s Report for August,
2006, and authorized payment of bills in the amount of $89,407.70.
FIRE
MARSHALL
Mr. Paul presented Fire Marshall Phil Wenrich’s
report in his absence. A copy follows
the minutes.
Mrs. Love D’Elia added that both
Phil and Joe Barakat will have new markings on their private vehicles denoting
them as “Fire Marshall” and “Public Works” respectively.
ROADMASTER’S
REPORT
Joe Barakat, Roadmaster, gave a report for the month
of August, 2006. The school bus
situation on Atwater Road was again discussed.
Mr. Barakat asked the Supervisors to approve an
expenditure for line striping.
Upon motion and second (Paul, D’Elia), the
Supervisors present approved payment in the amount of $2,976.00 to Guidemark of
Souderton, PA, the lowest bidder for double yellow line striping on Marshall,
Heyburn and Oakland Roads.
Mr. Jensen submitted a written
report and accompanying checks for the month of August to the Supervisors for
review.
Joseph Mastronardo, Township
Engineer, reviewed his report for August, 2006.
A full copy follows.
Sewer Line construction has slowed
slightly due to weather related problems, but is basically on schedule.
Mr. Mastronardo recommended two
reductions in letters of credit for Toll Brothers.
Upon motion and second (Paul, D’Elia), the
Supervisors present approved escrow release #3 for the Estates at Chadds Ford
in the amount of $1,023,993.65 ($743,414.60 and $289,934.80 in on-site and
sanitary sewer improvements, respectively) and escrow release #1 for the
Turner’s Mill WWTP in the amount of $359,871.75.
Mrs. Love D’Elia questioned the status of replanting
plans for the buffer area at the Estates at Chadds Ford. Mr. Jensen has viewed the areas in question with
Dan Furtek of Toll Brothers, who will then submit a plan for review by the
Brandywine Conservancy. The Chairman
asked Mr. Jensen to make sure the plan is added to the Board’s agenda as soon
as possible.
William Taylor, Chairman, summarized
the draft of minutes from the most recent Planning Commission meeting held on
August 9, 2006. A copy follows the
minutes.
Chairman Ed Wandersee reviewed
minutes of the August 16, 2006 meeting taken by Bob Reardon. A copy follows.
Three hearings are scheduled for September
19th as follows:
-
The Estates at Chadds Ford Lot 115 where the applicant is seeking a
variance to build a
deck on the rear of the
house;
-
The Holl residence on Webb Road where the applicant wants to build a
porch on the front
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and along the side of the home. Grading work is also planned to resolve
stormwater issues. A variance is not
required for the stormwater work.
- The Muscato residence on Carnation Lane where the
applicant seeks to build a pool outside the building envelope.
The Supervisors indicated that the Township
Solicitor will not need to attend any of the hearings on behalf of the
Township.
No new applications were received during August.
Mr. Paul presented the Sewer Authority report in Mr.
Del Rossi’s absence. Information
indicated that no meeting was held during August and all items regarding plant
operation were in compliance with the DEP permit.
OPEN
SPACE COMMITTEE
Mrs. Reardon reviewed the
Committee’s activities during August.
Open Space has been successful in receiving a PECO Growing Greener
matching grant award in the amount of $5,000.
A survey will be mailed to residents within the next two weeks in
conjunction with the Civic Association newsletter seeking input regarding
future Open Space endeavors.
Scenic Byways activities were discussed. Mrs. Reardon asked if the Supervisors will
participate in negotiations regarding the
Mr. Paul stressed the importance of the upcoming
survey and asked all residents to submit responses.
There was no meeting during the month of August.
Thomas Hannum of Hannum Harley Davidson
sought permission from the Supervisors to erect temporary tents for the annual
charity motorcycle event to take place on October 22nd. The Supervisors present agreed to the
request.
Mrs. Love D’Elia asked Mr. Donaghue
to draft an ordinance requiring a permit and establishing a fee for temporary
tents.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ben Stewart, Chadds Ford
resident, complained of the poor condition of Beaver Dam Road. Mr. Barakat responded that George Thorpe has
been working with Steve Barrar and DelDOT authorities to establish a
maintenance agreement. A meeting is
scheduled for September 18th to further discuss the matter.
Applicant Dominic Pileggi sought reaffirmation of the land development approval for Olde Ridge Village Phase II to afford more time in which to meet outstanding conditions.
RESOLUTION 2006-18 MOTION TO REAFFIRM PRELIMINARY/FINAL
LAND DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL -
Upon motion and second (Paul,
D’Elia), the Supervisors present reaffirmed preliminary/final land development
approval for Olde Ridge Village Phase II.
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Michael Dignazio, Esquire, was
present for applicant Joseph Grace. Mr.
Dignazio questioned the length of time it was taking to review plans and issue
permits for the project and noted what seemed to be inaction on the Township’s
part. The applicant was fearful of
loosing an interested tenant for the restaurant.
Mrs. Love D’Elia responded that the UCC appeals
board will be forthcoming with a decision as a result of the recent
hearing. Additionally, Mr. Mastronardo
will respond to specific questions within the next several days.
SUICIDE
AWARENESS WEEK
The Supervisors reviewed a proposed resolution regarding Suicide Awareness Week.
RESOLUTION 2006-19 TO DECLARE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 10
-16, 2006 SUICIDE AWARENESS WEEK
Upon motion and second
(D’Elia, Paul), the Supervisors present adopted Resolution 2006-19 declaring
September 10 - 16, 2006 to be Suicide Awareness Week in Chadds Ford Township.
Mrs. Furlong had reviewed
the following escrow releases with Richard Jensen and it was recommended that the following escrow funds
be returned to the applicant.
Name Escrow
Type Original Amount Amount Refunded
Newlin
Homes Grading $800.00 $800.00
Newlin
Homes Grading $800.00 $800.00
Anthony
& Shirley Dambro Grading $800.00 $800.00
There
being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:39 PM.
Respectfully
submitted,
MARYANN
D. FURLONG,
Township Secretary