MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
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.
Mr. Hammaker moved
to adopt Resolution 2008-12 regarding a grant application for the
Adjourned: The meeting adjourned at 1:55 p.m.
Public Comment: No one was present.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa M. Moore
Secretary-Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
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 1:20 p.m.
Public Comment: No one was present.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa M. Moore
Secretary-Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
OF
October 20, 2008
Chairman Hammaker called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., with Vice-Chairman Falcoff present and Supervisor Elling all present.
Mr. Hammaker
moved that the minutes of the September 15, 17, and 24, 2008 and October 1, 8
and 15, 2008 meetings be approved as distributed, Mr. Falcoff seconded the
motion and the motion carried with all Supervisors in favor.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
AND REPORTS
1) Mr. Falcoff presented the public safety information data, gave the October 2008 Accident Summary as follows:
September, 2008
accidents:
Miscellaneous:
Kaolin Rd.
Kaolin Rd. between Rt. 41 and 5 points was resurfaced on Sept. 26 and 29. The road also had centerline rumble strips, embedded centerline reflectors and side-of-road reflectors installed. Reduced speed limits had previously been implemented. There is noticeable improvement in vehicle traction in wet weather since the improvements. PennDOT is to be congratulated on the great job they did.
Installed blinking red lights on the stop signs to raise motorist awareness.
Rt. 82/US1/Cedarcroft Rd. intersections
Construction has begun on intersection signalization and the Cedarcroft interface with Rt. 82. construction should be completed by year-end.
Rt. 52/Hillendale Rd. intersection
Design activity continues. We anticipate project completion by Fall, 2009.
False burglar alarms
134 police calls in Twp. during September required police response- including 19 false burglar alarms; 14.2% of responses were a waste of police resources, needlessly putting them at risk and diminishing availability.
Well contamination at a
· The contaminated well’s pumping regime has been modified to an on/off sequencing to better flush contaminated rock fractures.
·
Pa One-Call does not mark private buried utilities such as propane or electric lines. As an example, propane lines from a tank to a standby power system must be marked by the propane supplier and are the homeowner’s responsibility.
- 1 criminal investigation.
- 42 routine assignments.
- 4 alarm activation calls.
- 4 automobile accidents responded to.
These resulted in:
- 1 traffic arrest or citation.
State police activity is in addition to these incidents.
2) Mr. Hammaker announced that the Township received $87,023.56 for Fire Relief money which will be distributed 50/50 to Longwood Fire and Kennett Fire Companies.
NEW BUSINESS
Claire Finfrock of the
Marlyn Dietz of the Deer Committee gave a presentation to the Township on the establishment of the Deer Committee, their involvement in deer control and controlled hunting results in the Township.
ROADWORK
Municipal Cooperative of Southern
Mr. Elling moved to approve the following bid from the Municipal Co-op
of
Eastern Salt Company for Road Salt in the amount of $14,770.00 for 200 tons. Mr. Falcoff seconded the motion and it carried with all in favor. Mr. Elling pointed out that the salt costs have increased from $55.79 per ton last year to $73.85 per ton this year.
Mr. Elling stated that the roadcrew has completed all paving and signs have been refaced, patching was completed on the roads, rubberized crack sealing was completed in four (4) subdivisions, Kaolin Road resurfacing project by PennDOT was completed, New yield signs were placed at both sides of the bridge at Hillendale Road, New flashing red and yellow lights were mounted on stop and intersection signs at McFarlan and Rosedale Roads, Trees were cleaned up, Sign damage was at a minimal, The new addition to the maintenance garage pole barn is near completion and they worked with Janice Taylor of KAPA on raceway cleanup.
Escrow Release
Mr. Hammaker moved to approve The Pines Escrow Release
No. 2 in the amount of $115,231.41 with $729,796.37 remaining.
Mr. Falcoff seconded the motion and it carried with all in favor.
Extensions
Mr.
Hammaker moved to approve the following extensions: 1) D’Agostino Property until
11/30/2008, and; 2) Delduco Property until 12/31/2008. Mr. Falcoff seconded the
motion and it carried with all Supervisors in favor.
OTHER BUSINESS
Per
Capita Tax
Mr.
Hammaker moved to accept the Per Capita Tax removals per memos dated September
17 and 24, 2008 and October 15, 2008 and Per Capita Tax Additions per memo dated
October 15, 2008. Mr. Falcoff
seconded the motion and it carried with all Supervisors in favor.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Turner
Mr. Hammaker began this discussion by stating that
since the enactment of the Open Space Tax the Township has collected $1,726,080
and in 2008 the Township funded $2,700,000 to the Kennett Township Land Trust
(KTLT) for Open Space Purchases.
Since the beginning of the KTLT the Township has spent $11,379,504 on open space
purchases and the KTLT operating costs.
Mr. Falcoff presented spreadsheet data showing all revenues and
expenditures for the Open Space funding since 1998 and he reviewed the land
preservation criteria. Mr. Hammaker
explained that soccer fields are needed in the area however an application has
not been presented to the Township and if an application is presented they would
need to apply to the Zoning Hearing Board for a Variance.
At the Turner Bell Property soccer fields are not a use by right in the
Residential District. Mr. Elling
stated that the KTLT submitted a request to the Supervisors on October 16, 2008
for conservation funding for this property, which is currently under review.
Numerous residents were present that live in the area
near the Turner Bell Property. The
residents all expressed the desire to keep the meadow open and object to having
soccer fields. Residents questioned
when the decision will be made as to the funding and the Supervisors replied
that they will try to come to a decision in one month.
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 8:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa M. Moore
Secretary-Treasurer