Minutes – Board of
Supervisors
Fred Reiter
commented that the east shoulder of
Mr. Thorpe motioned, Mr. Shipley seconded, and the Board approved the Minutes of the February 7, 2001, meeting.
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Mr. Kliman commented that the latest report from the Rachel Kohl Library shows that approximately 7% of the users of this Library are Chadds Ford residents. Mr. Thorpe motioned that we donate $1,000 of the $2,000 budgeted for the Library this year. Mr. Shipley seconded donating $1,000, the same as we gave last year. Mr. Shipley encouraged all residents who use the Library to donate.
Account balances as of
State Funds:
v Checking $284.99
v Savings $652.11 $ 937.10
Township Funds:
v Checking $74,156.81
v Savings $34,101.08 $108,257.89
Escrow Fund: $445,207.96
Total $554,402.95
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 $ 50,421.07
Total Certificates of Deposit/Money Market $235,954.29
TOTAL ALL FUNDS $790,357.24
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Receipts for the month of February 2001:
General Fund:
|
Treasurer of |
5,400.00 |
|
|
Treasurer of |
6,367.55
|
|
|
District Court – fines |
25.00 |
|
|
Jones,Strohm,Crain&Guthrie
– Rappucci fine |
545.44 |
|
|
Richard J. Jensen v $710.00 – BP v $240.00 – ZP v $245.00 – PP v
$160.00
– C/O |
1,355.00 |
|
|
Engineering Reimbursements v $2,535.94 – Applied Card Systems v $ 94.48 – Sheer v $2,085.83 – Cavallo (Bergin) v $ 310.64 – Blanton v $ 558.01 – Dionysios G. Rassias v $ 382.50 – Whitney M. Maroney v
$
19.75 – Carmen J. Rappucci |
5,987.15 |
|
|
Legal
Reimbursements v $1,150.00 – Applied Card Systems v
$1,355.00 – Cavallo (Bergin) |
2,505.00 |
|
|
SEO v $500.00 – Janice B. Turner v
$300.00 – T.B.F. Development |
800.00 |
|
|
Chadds Ford Twp.Escrow Funds –
McLaughlin ZHB bills |
200.16 |
|
|
Chadds Ford Twp.Escrow Funds –
Rappucci ZHB bills |
190.26 |
|
|
Sales of Maps & Ordinances |
40.74 |
|
|
Total Receipts – General Fund |
|
$23,416.30 |
|
Interest – General Fund |
89.87 |
|
|
Interest – State Fund |
1.35 |
|
|
Interest – Money Market |
151.39 |
|
|
Escrow Fund: |
|
|
|
Cavallo Auto Body (Bergin) – Developer’s |
5,000.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL RECEIPTS |
|
$28,658.91 |
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Bills presented for payment
General Fund:
|
PECO v $156.05 v $451.43 v
$130.38 |
$737.86 |
|
|
PECO |
70.96 |
|
|
Verizon (phone and fax) |
109.52
|
|
|
Petrikin,Wellman,Damico,Brown
& Petrosa |
3,112.50
|
|
|
Kelly Engineers |
13,704.36
|
|
|
|
2,333.33 |
|
|
Shurgard of Painter’s Crossing |
159.00 |
|
|
Ehrlich |
57.00 |
|
|
Suburban Propane |
560.92
|
|
|
Daily Times |
494.02
|
|
|
Merit Court Reporting Services |
1,287.00 |
|
|
Hanson Aggregates
Pennsylvania, Inc. |
32.40 |
|
|
Martin Brothers Excavation |
6,115.00 |
|
|
Martin Brothers Excavation |
709.65 |
|
|
Fronefield & de Furia |
690.00 |
|
|
Natural Lands Trust |
1,158.00 |
|
|
Levis & Pinto |
4,809.00 |
|
|
Charles J. Weigold - expenses |
653.23 |
|
|
Susie Ahlstrom |
60.00 |
|
|
Harvey L. Kliman |
125.00 |
|
|
George M. Thorpe |
125.00 |
|
|
James E. Shipley |
125.00 |
|
|
George M. Thorpe – Roadmaster |
75.00 |
|
|
Richard J. Jensen |
2,131.75 |
|
|
Richard J. Jensen – postage |
86.02
|
|
|
Richard J. Jensen – |
402.50 |
|
|
Gail G. Force |
993.59 |
|
|
EarthLink, Inc. |
17.95 |
|
|
AOL |
26.95 |
|
|
Total Bills –
General Fund |
|
$40,962.51
|
|
Escrow Fund: |
|
|
|
Martin G. Smith – Rel. #1 |
9,576.00 |
|
|
Chadds Ford Twp. – Harper
appeal bills |
25.00 |
|
|
Total Bills –
Escrow Fund |
|
9,601.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL BILLS |
|
$50,563.51
|
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Mr. Shipley motioned, Mr. Thorpe seconded, and the
Board approved the bills as presented.
Mr. Thorpe presented his Roadmaster’s Report (attached).
The Secretary reported that both Bancroft Homes and Ferver Applications were reviewed at the February 28, 2001, meeting.
Ed Wandersee reported on the February 21 DiSabatino hearing where a side yard and front yard variance was granted with conditions, including compliance with all Township ordinances.
Mr. Jensen
reported that Chadds Ford Auto has moved; however, Mr. Petrosa was not certain
of the status of this case. He has
written their attorney and awaits a reply.
A hearing was scheduled for
Mr. Jensen
reported that because of predicted weather, the March 5, 2001, hearing was
cancelled for the Grace, III, property. The hearing will be held on
Jim Murray reported that the sewer plant is working fine. A new air compressor has been installed. Plans are complete for construction at Longview/Summit/Woodland and they hope to have bids this month. Details are still to be worked out with Chester Water Authority and the Township regarding right-of-way. The Sewer Authority needs the input of the Board of Supervisors regarding the hydrant system. Chester Water Authority wants an additional $1,500 per hydrant and an additional rental of approximately $300 per year. They are awaiting feedback from the Fire Marshall.
Mr. Jensen reported the issuance of the following permits during the month: 1 residential repair, 2 plumbing, 6 signs (1 sign denied), and 1 commercial alteration.
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Five Certificates of Occupancy for new businesses and 15 for completed permits were issued.
With regard
to the
Henderson (
Henderson (
Wawa (
Kid’s First – In response to
a request for a temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Mr. Jensen and J. P. Kelly
are scheduled to meet at the site on
Bancroft Homes – In response to Kelly Engineers’ plan review comments, further revisions will be made to this plan for the March Planning Commission meeting.
2000 Road Program - The punch list has been completed and Jim Kelly recommended a release of the 10% retainage ($10,774.70) to the contractor.
Mr. Kelly submitted copies of rules and regulations from the Chester County Health Department for review.
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Engineer (cont.)
SEO Activity Report (see attached report for the period February 1 through 28, 2001)
Mr. Petrosa outlined Ordinance 84-A detailing who must connect to the public sewer system. It corrects both the Township name and DER to DEP. This proposed Ordinance has been advertised in the Daily Times. Mr. Thorpe motioned, Mr. Shipley seconded, and the Board approved adoption of Ordinance 84-A.
The attorney for Garnet VW has arranged for a 90-day extension of the Letter of Credit, with a 30-day notice if they are not going to renew. Mr. Jensen asked who was to maintain the storm water management. The Developer’s Agreement will need to be reviewed.
Samantha Reiner submitted her report (attached). Mr. Shipley felt that we had to somehow inform the public of the proposed ordinance revisions before adoption. Mr. Kliman explained the process for adoption of any proposed ordinance, including moving public hearings to a larger location if necessary.
Mr. Thorpe
reported that there has been no meeting because this Workgroup was awaiting
feedback from the Brandywine Conference and Visitors Bureau. Unofficially the reports are that they have
made a decision to go to the Johnson’s Corner building in
Old Business
Stonebridge Bed and Breakfast – Mr. Kliman opened this topic for discussion by the members of the Board, some of whom attended the Open House. Mr. Kliman did speak to one neighbor regarding this proposed use. For this proposal to proceed, Mr. Kliman stated that this land would have to be either re-zoned or an overlay district would have to be provided. A Bed and Breakfast has relatively low impact on the neighborhood in terms of traffic, noise, smells, and other activity (i.e. trucks for deliveries, etc.);
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Stonebridge (cont.)
however, a 60-seat restaurant, as proposed by Dr. Sabanayagam, is more a commercial use. It would be difficult to re-zone a single property; therefore, other properties in the Township would have to be considered. If the restaurant use were to be considered, re-zoning would be opened up all along Route 1. Mr. Thorpe mentioned that during a recent meeting with The Henderson Group, it was mentioned that there is a need for first-class accommodations in our area. Mr. Shipley commented that he felt two issues were being mixed. This requires changing from residential to commercial zoning. He was not opposed to looking at a Bed and Breakfast Ordinance, but not with a 60-seat restaurant. He felt we should look at this as an opportunity to spot zone commercially, for a particular purpose, and decide if that is what we want to do. We would have to see what is in it for the Township, see what is in it for the private owners, and decide if we want to re-zone commercially in this one spot. A consultant for the Sabanaygams, MaryAnna B. Ralph, who is also a Pennsbury Township Board Member, described that Pennsbury has an overlay for Bed and Breakfasts and one for Antiques Shops. She will provide copies of these overlays for our consideration.
Mr. Kliman has prepared a brief description of Dr. Laskas’ renovation of a property on Route 202 for submission. Mr. Shipley motioned, Mr. Thorpe seconded, and the Board voted to submit this nomination.
Mr. Kliman asked Mr. Petrosa to look at Acts 67 and 68, which include mandated requirements for updating our comprehensive plan. Mr. Kliman distributed written materials for the Board members to review.
The meeting
was adjourned at
______________________________
Gail
G. Force, Secretary