Minutes – Board of
Supervisors
The Supervisors of Chadds
Ford Township met in the
Organizational Meeting
Mr. Kliman announced the purpose of this meeting is to organize and nominate for various positions. This will be the only meeting of the Board of Supervisors this month.
Nominations
Mr. Thorpe nominated, Mr. Shipley seconded, and the Board approved Harvey L. Kliman for Chairman.
Mr. Kliman nominated, Mr. Shipley seconded, and the Board approved
George M. Thorpe for Vice Chairman and Roadmaster. Roadmaster compensation to be $58.33 per month. [See correction in February 2001 Minutes.]
Mr. Thorpe motioned, Mr. Shipley seconded, and the Board approved the following appointments:
v To continue to employ the firm of Petrikin, Wellman, D’Amico, Brown and Petrosa, specifically Donald T. Petrosa, Esquire, as Township Solicitor. Retainer to be $400.00 per month and $125.00 per hour.
v
To continue to employ Robert L. Pinto, Esquire,
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v To continue to employ James C. Kelly of Kelly Engineers as the Township’s principal engineering company. (Fee Schedule attached)
v Kelly Engineers; specifically Keith A. Leiberman and John Ibach, as the Township’s Sewage Enforcement Officer.
v To continue to employ the Brandywine Conservancy, or equivalent consultant, for land development review services (Fee Schedule attached).
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Nominations (cont.)
v To continue with First Union Bank as the depository for the Township’s funds.
v Adoption of Resolution 2001-1, approving the appointment of Elko Advisory Group, LLC as the Township appointed auditors for 2001.
v William Cloud as Emergency Coordinator.
v Richard J. Jensen to remain as Building Inspector, Code Enforcement Officer, Zoning Officer, and Plumbing Inspector. Remuneration is ($650.00) per month. [See correction in February 2001 Minutes] Other compensation shall remain the same as follows:
Fees % of Fees Collected
Zoning 70%
Building 35%
Plumbing 60%
Grading 70%
Certificates of Occupancy (w/o permits) 70%
Certificates of Occupancy (w/permits) 35%
v Gail G. Force as Secretary/Treasurer. Remuneration of ($770.00) per month, plus an additional ($60.00) per month for attendance of the Planning Commission meeting. [See correction in February 2001 Minutes]
v Appointment of the firm of Fronfield & DeFuria, specifically Francis T. Sbandi, Esquire, as Solicitor for the Zoning Hearing Board. The basis for fees is to remain the same.
v Sigurd S. Swensson as Vacancy Officer for a one-year term.
v James Murray to the Sewer Authority for a five-year term.
v John Spoehr to fill a vacancy on the Sewer Authority (four years remaining).
v James Reamer to the Planning Commission for a four-year term.
v Ed Wandersee to the Zoning Hearing Board for a three-year term.
v Gary Whelan to the HARB for a five-year term.
v Janet Ebert to the Open Space Committee for a three-year term.
v Lois Saunders to the Open Space Committee for a three-year term.
v Deborah Love D’Elia to the Open Space Committee for a three-year term.
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Nominations (cont.)
v Samantha Reiner to fill Ed Wandersee’s position on the Open Space Committee (two year remaining).
Mr. Thorpe motioned, Mr. Shipley seconded, and the Board approved the establishment of the Treasurer’s Bond in the amount of $900,000.
Diane Pendleton complimented the Board on the Appointments.
Fred Reiter commented that he felt Martin Brothers had done a good snow removal job during the last storm.
Mr. Thorpe
motioned, Mr. Shipley seconded, and the Board approved the Minutes of both the
See Chairman’s Report (attached).
Mr. Shipley reported on a meeting with the Girl Scouts regarding the sale of their 188-acre Sunset Hill property, the most valuable piece of property owned by the Girl Scouts. There were representatives from Curt Weldon’s office, Bob Kane from Senator Bell’s office, two members from County Council, a Planning Director from the County, Brandywine Conservancy, Natural Lands Trust, the CEO and Directors of the Girl Scouts; and, from the Township, Harvey Kliman and Ed Wandersee. They discussed the unique features of this parcel that may be valuable to preserve. They were receptive to discussing disposition of the property that would be sensitive to open space interests or land use interests to preserve aspects of the property. They will be making a decision later this year. Apparently the decision to dispose of the property is irreversible; however, any decision would be balanced by how much they want to get for the property. They have been asked to keep the Township informed.
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Treasurer
Account balances as of
State Funds:
v Checking $284.99
v Savings $649.08 $ 934.07
Township Funds:
v Checking $107,530.08
v Savings $ 33,896.71 $141,426.79
Escrow Fund: $448,257.96
Total $590,618.82
Certificates of Deposit opened
Township Fund $ 65,978.48
Building Fund $102,443.61
Sewer Fund $ 7,111.13
Land Trust $ 10,000.00
Money Market opened
Township Fund $ 50,085.31
Total Certificates of Deposit/Money Market $235,618.53
TOTAL ALL FUNDS $826,237.35
Receipts for the month of December 2000:
General Fund:
|
Transfer from DVRFA loan |
$1,841.50 |
|
|
District Court – fines |
266.00 |
|
|
Treasurer of |
265.11 |
|
|
Treasurer of |
18,217.00
|
|
|
|
1,491.27 |
|
|
PECO – permit |
70.00 |
|
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Receipts – December 2000 (cont.):
|
Charles J. Weigold v $308.14 – Twp. v $ 76.35 – Fire v $ 47.78 – Int. Twp. v
$ 11.84
– Int. Fire |
444.11 |
|
|
Richard J. Jensen v $1,200.00 – BP v $ 392.50 – ZP v $ 40.00 – PP v $ 200.00 – GP v
$
80.00 – C/O |
1,912.50 |
|
|
Engineering Reimbursements v $1,430.26 – Children’s Hospital v
$
469.88 – v
$
54.63 - Feinman |
1,954.77 |
|
|
Legal
Reimbursements v
$1,312.50 – Children’s Hospital |
1,312.50 |
|
|
Sales of Maps & Ordinances |
122.65 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Receipts – General Fund |
|
$27,897.41 |
|
|
|
|
|
Interest – General Fund |
105.11 |
|
|
Interest – State Fund |
26.15 |
|
|
Interest – Money Market |
85.31 |
|
|
Escrow Fund: |
|
|
|
Joan K. Zantzinger
– GP |
700.00 |
|
|
Whitney M. Maroney
– GP |
700.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Receipts – Escrow Fund |
|
1,400.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL RECEIPTS |
|
$29,513.98
|
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Bills presented for payment
General Fund:
|
PECO v $422.36 v $146.00 v
$130.38 |
$698.74 |
|
|
PECO |
73.97 |
|
|
Verizon
(phone and fax) |
88.21 |
|
|
Petrikin,Wellman,Damico,Brown
& Petrosa |
5,728.00 |
|
|
Kelly Engineers |
14,672.91
|
|
|
|
2,333.33 |
|
|
Shurgard
of Painter’s Crossing |
159.00 |
|
|
Ehrlich |
57.00 |
|
|
Suburban Propane |
675.00 |
|
|
Daily Times |
1,469.52 |
|
|
Merit Court Reporting Services |
169.50
|
|
|
Hanson Aggregates
Pennsylvania, Inc. |
875.53 |
|
|
Martin Brothers Excavation |
2,870.00 |
|
|
Martin Brothers Excavation |
3,150.00 |
|
|
H.A. Thomson Co. |
1,390.00 |
|
|
PIRMA - liability insurance |
8,107.23 |
|
|
Paul F. McLaughlin – SD escrow
refund |
750.00 |
|
|
Susie Ahlstrom |
60.00 |
|
|
Harvey L. Kliman |
125.00 |
|
|
George M. Thorpe |
125.00 |
|
|
James E. Shipley |
125.00 |
|
|
George M. Thorpe – Roadmaster |
65.00 |
|
|
Reino’s
Print & Copy |
268.27 |
|
|
Richard J. Jensen |
2,683.12 |
|
|
Richard J. Jensen – postage |
41.90
|
|
|
Richard J. Jensen – phone |
39.77
|
|
|
Richard J. Jensen – |
595.00 |
|
|
Gail G. Force |
970.52 |
|
|
AOL |
26.95 |
|
|
First Union Bank – safe
deposit box |
29.50 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Bills –
General Fund |
|
$48,422.97 |
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Bills presented for payment
|
Escrow Funds: |
|
|
|
Paul F. McLaughlin – GP Lot #1 |
700.00 |
|
|
Martin G. Smith – SD |
750.00 |
|
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Total Bills –
Escrow Fund |
|
1,450.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL BILLS |
|
$49,872.97
|
Mr. Shipley motioned, Mr. Thorpe seconded, and the Board approved the
bills as presented.
Mr. Thorpe presented his Roadmaster’s Report (see attached).
Diane
Pendleton asked when the “
Mr. Kliman explained that WaWa at
Diane
Pendleton reported that the December 13, 2000, Zoning Hearing Board scheduled
for both Applied Card Systems and Joseph A. Grace,
III, was postponed. The Chadds Ford Auto hearing has been scheduled for
Jim Murray
reported that there had been an administrative oversight when plans were sent
to DEP. Notice was forwarded to
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Mr. Jensen reported the issuance of the following permits during the month: 1 temporary trailer, 3 temporary signs, 1 permanent wall sign, 2 permanent ground, 1 new home, 2 plumbing, and 3 decks. One Certificate of Occupancy for a new business and five Certificates for completed jobs were issued.
Mr. Jensen
attended seven meetings/inspections on
Henderson (
Barnaby’s
of
Henderson (
Shoppes of Painters Crossing – The parking lot has been paved.
Kid’s First – The construction manager has requested occupancy before the building of the site improvements have been completed. The terms of the Developer’s Agreement will be reviewed and this will be discussed with Mr. Jensen.
Keenan Auto Body – The building is under construction. The pavement base course has been installed and much of the site has been stabilized. Erosion and sedimentation controls are being adequately maintained.
Rizzo – Revised grading plan has not been received.
2000 Road Program – Line stripping prices have been solicited for the newly paved portions of Heyburn and Oakland Roads. A verbal quote was received from Fas-Stripe Co. ($1,050.00) and written quotes of $.25/L.F., minimum charge per visit of $500.00, ($1,750.00) from Highway Markings, and $1,925.00 for 3,500 L.F.from Stripe-A-Lot, Inc.
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Engineer (cont.)
Chester Creek Watershed
Management Plan – Mr. Kelly received notice that the Chester Creek
Watershed Planning Team has scheduled a WPAC/Municipal Engineers’ Committee
meeting for
St. Cornelius Planning Module – Mr. Shipley motioned, Mr. Thorpe seconded, and the Board voted to adopt Resolution 2001-2 approving the submission of the St. Cornelius Planning Module to DEP.
SEO Activity Report - no report
Applied Card Systems – No representative of Applied Card System was present. At the December Board of Supervisors’ Meeting, the Supervisors asked a representative to attend our next meeting to answer questions prior to the Zoning Hearing.
Fire Contract – Mr. Petrosa forwarded the Annual Fire Contract to Harry Dunn, the Solicitor for Concordville Fire Company for execution. The Board will execute a copy tonight.
Chadds Ford Automobile – Mr. Petrosa attended oral argument for Chadds Ford Automobile/Allure Appeal for denial of the Conditional Use Application before Judge Clouse. We are awaiting a decision from the Judge.
Auditor – The Board executed Resolution 2001-1 to appoint Elko Advisory Group, LLC to replace the elected Auditors for the year 2001.
Mr. Wandersee announced that the next meeting of the Open Space
Committee is scheduled for
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Ordinance 64-N – Mr. Petrosa conducted the public hearing for discussion of this proposed Zoning Ordinance and map, as advertised. The properties were posted by the Zoning Officer. This Ordinance amends our Zoning Ordinance to specifically delete Sections 12.61(b)(3)(iv) and (vii) and Sections 12.62(b)(3)(ii) and (iii) and eliminate sales of new motor vehicles and used motor vehicles as an accessory use by conditional use in the “B” Business District and the PBC District and only makes it a conditional use in the new zoning districts created. Mr. Thorpe motioned, Mr. Shipley seconded, and the Board approved Ordinance 64-N. Mr. Petrosa advised that this Ordinance will be enacted and in effect five days following this approval.
Old Business – None
Joseph A. Grace, III – Michael Lyons, Esquire,
representing both Joseph A. Grace, III, and his fiance, Amy Martin, who have filed a Zoning Hearing Board
Application for relief from the rear yard setback for a 12 foot by 30 foot
addition to a property on
Website – Mr. Kliman announced Charles Weigold has volunteered to develop a website for the Township. An agreement will be worked out with Mr. Weigold; i.e. control, liability, etc. and reviewed by our Solicitor. There will be discussions with Mr. Weigold regarding the contents of the website.
Hendrixson Letter of
Credit – We have received notice that the bank does not intend to renew Hendrixson’s Letter of Credit which expires
Bergin – Robert Pinto, Esquire forwarded the plans and agreements for the Bergin application to be signed and held by Mr. Pinto. Mr. Kelly will review.
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Gail
G. Force, Secretary