MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

OF KENNETT TOWNSHIP

 

801 Burrows Run Road

 

Conference Room

 

June 4, 2008

 

*REVISED

 

The work session was called to order by Chairman Hammaker with Vice-Chairman Falcoff  and Supervisor Elling all present.      

 

The Supervisors and Secretary-Treasurer reviewed all the items on the discussion list.

 

The Supervisors met with Steve Morse, Bob Johnston and Kahill Engineers to discuss the Morse property and the stormwater pond on the Dewson property.  A meeting will be scheduled with Tim Dewson and Steve Morse to resolve the issue.

 

The Supervisors met with Dennis Delduco and Bob Johnston to discuss engineering charges and determined that the total amount due is $3770.00.

 

The Supervisors met with Roger Lysle, Roadmaster, to discuss the addition to the salt storage shed for equipment storage at the maintenance garage. 

 

Adjourned:  The meeting adjourned at 3:18 p.m.

 

Public Comment – No public was present.

 

                                                            Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Lisa M. Moore

Secretary-Treasurer

 

 

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

OF KENNETT TOWNSHIP

 

801 Burrows Run Road

 

Conference Room

 

June 11, 2008

 

The work session was called to order by Chairman Hammaker with Vice-Chairman Falcoff  and Supervisor Elling all present.      

 

The Supervisors and Secretary-Treasurer reviewed all the items on the discussion list including the public meeting agenda.

 

The Supervisors met with Tom Nale and John Haedrich to get an update on the Route 52 Bikeway project.  They will make a presentation at the July 21, 2008 Public meeting.

 

The Supervisors met with Steve and Pamela Witsil to discuss the Turner-Bell property.

 

Adjourned:  The meeting adjourned at 2:14 p.m.

 

Public Comment – No public was present.

 

                                                            Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Lisa M. Moore

Secretary-Treasurer

 

 

 

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

OF KENNETT TOWNSHIP

 

801 Burrows Run Road

 

June 16, 2008

 

Chairman Hammaker called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., with Vice-Chairman Falcoff and Supervisor Elling all present.  

 

Mr. Elling moved that the minutes of the June 4 and 11, 2008 meetings be approved as distributed, Mr. Falcoff seconded the motion and it carried with all Supervisors in favor.  Mr. Hammaker moved that the minutes of the May 28, 2008 meeting be approved as distributed.  Mr. Falcoff seconded the motion and it carried with both in favor.  Mr. Hammaker reaffirmed the motion approving the May 19 and 21, 2008 minutes. He stated that in the previous minutes the Board of Supervisors appointed Roger Lysle as the Roadmaster. 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS

 

1)         Mr. Falcoff presented the public safety information data, gave the June 2008 Accident Summary as follows:

 

May, 2008 accident statistics:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous:

 

 

 

- Test wells are basically constructed; initial monitoring is not yet definitive.

- Majority of contaminated earth has been removed.

- neighboring property well continues to test negative for contamination.

- Pumping of contaminated well continues; oil sheen still present.

Board of Supervisors Minutes                                                June 16, 2008                                                     Page 2

 

- 8 criminal investigations.

- 53 routine assignments.

- 5 alarm activation calls.

- 10 automobile accidents.

 

    These resulted in:

- 38 traffic arrests or citations.

- 1 criminal arrest.

- 0 non-traffic citations.

- 1 written warning.

 

State police activity is in addition to these incidents.

 

2)         Mr. Hammaker announced that the Shepherd Conditional Use Hearing has been tentatively scheduled for July 21, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Ordinance No. 173

Mr. Hammaker presented Ordinance No. 173 which contains comprehensive amendments to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. Mr. Hammaker moved to adopt Ordinance No. 173.  Mr. Falcoff seconded the motion and it carried with all in favor. 

 

Act 537 Plan

Bob Listerman of the Planning Commission gave an update on the Act 537 plan. 

 

ROADWORK

Mr. Elling stated that the roadcrew has been mowing and trimming, a new generator was installed, a fire hydrant will be installed on Burrows Run Road, they are oil and chipping the roads, road inspection was held on June 10, 2008, one sign was damaged on Centermill Road and a tree was down on Sills Mill Road.

 

Municipal Cooperative of Southern Chester County – Bids

Mr. Elling moved to approve the following bid from the Municipal Co-op of Southern Chester County:

Asphalt Industries for Surface Treatment in the amount of $70,739.00.  Mr. Falcoff seconded the motion and it carried with all in favor.

 

Mr. Elling stated that PennDOT widened Burnt Mill Road in May and it will be resurfaced next month.

 

SUBDIVISION/LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANS

  

 

Extensions

Mr. Hammaker moved to approve the following extensions: 1) Shepherd property until 8/1/2008. 2) D’Agostino Property until 8/30/2008, and; 3) Horneblende Property until 9/30/2008. Mr. Falcoff seconded the motion and it carried with all Supervisors in favor.

 

 

Board of Supervisors Minutes                                                June 16, 2008                                                       Page 3

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

Per Capita Tax

Mr. Hammaker moved to accept the Per Capita Tax Exonerations per two memos dated June 11, 2008 and Per Capita Tax Additions per memo dated May 27, 2008.  Mr. Elling seconded the motion and it carried with all in favor.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Many residents of Victoria Gardens were in attendance to present a letter to the Supervisors regarding the uncompleted work at their development.  Lisa Moore and the Supervisors explained to the residents that a meeting will be held with the developers and legal counsel to determine the direction they are taking in order to complete the project. The Township will respond to the residents once further information is available.

 

ADJOURNMENT  

Mr. Hammaker acknowledged receipt of the financial statement for the prior month.  Mr. Hammaker moved that the bills be approved for payment, seconded by Mr. Falcoff, with all Supervisors in favor.

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Lisa M. Moore

Secretary-Treasurer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

OF KENNETT TOWNSHIP

 

801 Burrows Run Road

 

Conference Room

 

June 18, 2008

 

The work session was called to order by Chairman Hammaker with Vice-Chairman Falcoff and Supervisor Elling all present. 

 

The Supervisors and Secretary-Treasurer reviewed all the items on the discussion list.

 

Adjourned:  The meeting adjourned at 1:29 p.m.

 

Public Comment – No public was present.

 

                                                            Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Lisa M. Moore

Secretary-Treasurer

 

 

 

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

OF KENNETT TOWNSHIP

 

801 Burrows Run Road

 

Conference Room

 

June 25, 2008

 

The work session was called to order by Chairman Hammaker with Vice-Chairman Falcoff present.  Supervisor Elling was absent. 

 

The Supervisors and Secretary-Treasurer reviewed all the items on the discussion list.

 

The Supervisors met with Bob Adams, Township attorney, Vince Donahue, builders attorney, Mike Decker, John Holsten and Jim Gannon to discuss the status of the Victoria Gardens outstanding items in the escrow account.  Everyone agreed that the developers will create a time line to have all items completed by September 30, 2008.  Bob Adams and Vince Donahue will meet with Mike Clement who represents the residents of Victoria Gardens to discuss their proposal.

 

The Supervisors met with Tom and Sandy Mills, Hillary Jones, William Ryan and Anne Cannon to discuss the status of Chandler Mill Bridge.  The Supervisors agreed to write a letter to Steve Fromnick, County Facilities, to confirm their desire for the bridge.

 

Adjourned:  The meeting adjourned at 2:26 p.m.

 

Public Comment – No public was present.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Lisa M. Moore

Secretary-Treasurer