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.
The Supervisors met with Nancy Fromnick and representatives from DEP to discuss recycling requirements.
The Supervisors met with Chet McCabe, Zoning Officer, to discuss the parking at the Pines Property.
Adjourned: The meeting adjourned at 3:02 p.m.
Public Comment: No one was present.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa M. Moore
Secretary-Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
OF
November 17, 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 October 20, 22 and 29, 2008 and November 5 and 12,
2008 meetings be approved as distributed, Mr. Elling 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 November 2008 Accident Summary as follows:
October, 2008,
accidents:
Miscellaneous:
Kaolin Rd.
Since the repaving and safety improvements to
Rt. 82/US1/Cedarcroft Rd.
The Township engineer has been directed to evaluate potential options to allow northbound Cedarcroft traffic to enter northbound Rt. 82 and US1. However, the prime consideration for this initial work and potential additional roadway improvements is to insure the complete safety of the overall intersection, including through traffic on northbound US1.
Rt. 52/Hillendale Rd.
Design activity continues. Our engineer forecasts installation by fall 2009.
False alarms
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Well contamination at
These resulted in:
State police activity is in addition to these incidents.
This is first month where the Kennett Township PD responded to more calls than the State Police (95 vs. 94.)
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Hammaker presented the Preliminary Budget for 2009 with the total revenues at $4,327,029.00 and total expenditures at $4,186,399.00 with no tax increases.
Steve Melton of Kennett Fire Company discussed the Ambulance Service, Equipment and call history.
John Haedrich presented the Kennett Bikeway Planning Phase Report and stated that comments are welcomed until December 15, 2008.
Mr. Hammaker stated that the Supervisors held a Zoning Petition Hearing at 7:00 p.m. for the Kendal Rezoning request and it was approved. Mr. Hammaker moved to adopt Ordinance No. 177 for the Kendal Rezoning. Mr. Falcoff seconded the motion and it carried with all in favor. Mr. Hammaker stated that the Ordinance will be reaffirmed at the next public meeting due to some concerns from Kendal’s legal council. Mr. Hammaker stated that the Rezoning Petition has been reviewed by legal council, Planning Commission and Chester County Planning Commission.
ROADWORK
Mr. Elling stated that the new addition on the maintenance garage has been finished, bridge inspection reports for Pemberton Road and Southridge Drive Bridge were received and the recommended repairs have been completed, new drain pipe was installed under Southridge Drive, speed humps were removed on Woodchuck Way for winter storage, trucks and equipment were serviced for winter, plow and cinder spreaders have been prepared for winter, leaves are being cleaned up in cul-de-sacs, sewer lid for pump station at Creek Road is being constructed, J-mar counts are finished for the year, snow plow posts are being installed in subdivisions.
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Extensions
Mr.
Hammaker moved to approve the following extensions: 1) D’Agostino Property until
12/31/2008, 2) Hionis Property until 1/31/2009, and; 3) Shepherd Property CU
until 2/1/2009. Mr. Elling 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 two memos dated October
30, 2008 and a memo dated November 12, 2008 and Per Capita Tax Additions per
memo dated November 12, 2008. Mr.
Falcoff seconded the motion and it carried with all Supervisors in favor.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Residents were present expressing their concerns with
the on-going construction at the intersection of
Turner
Dan Fink, resident, asked for an update on the Turner Bell grant request. Mr. Elling stated that the Board of Supervisors declined the request and asked representatives from the Land Trust to read the reasons from the rejection letter: 1) Land Preservation calculations vs. historic data show this parcel to be considerably overpriced on a resource preservation basis. 2) Conservation of this property will not preserve the present view shed. 3) The Township is sensitive to the fact that the nearby residents would like the property preserved. However, the residents also know that the lot and surrounding lands have been zoned R-2 (2 acre-Residential) for many years and developed accordingly. 4) The appraisal attached to the application is suspect and probably does not reflect current market value. 5) The Open Space Fund is currently depleted and because of the overall economy we have great concern for revenues next year. Additionally, there are other potential easements, of perhaps greater significance, in progress that may require funding. Land Trust representatives stated that the final appraisal is pending. Mr. Elling stated that the Board of Supervisors will re-evaluate the request when the final appraisal is submitted.
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. Elling, with all Supervisors in favor.
The meeting adjourned 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Megan L. Hanby
Secretary-Pro-Tem
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 including the Public Meeting Agenda.
The Supervisors met with John Federico of Urban Engineering, John Haedrich and Tom Nale to discuss the Route 52 Bikeway status.
Adjourned: The meeting adjourned at 2:32 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 present. Supervisor Elling was absent.
The Supervisors and Secretary-Treasurer reviewed all the items on the discussion list.
Adjourned: The meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
Public Comment: No one was present.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa M. Moore
Secretary-Treasurer