MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

OF KENNETT TOWNSHIP

801 Burrows Run Road

Conference Room

January 21, 2009

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 Chris Ross to discuss regional collection of taxes.

The Supervisors discussed the request from the Land Trust attorney not to discuss open space purchases with the public.  The Supervisors rejected this request because the public should be involved in discussions.

Adjourned:  The meeting adjourned at 2:42 p.m.

Public Comment:  No one was present.

                                                            Respectfully submitted,

Lisa M. Moore

Secretary-Treasurer

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

OF KENNETT TOWNSHIP

801 Burrows Run Road

January 19, 2009

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 January 5, 7 and 14, 2009 meetings be approved as distributed, Mr. Elling seconded the motion and the motion carried with all Supervisors in favor. 

1)      Mr. Falcoff presented the public safety information data, gave the January 2009 Accident Summary as follows:

December, 2008 accidents:

• 234 accidents during 2008 vs. 235 during 2007.
• 26 accidents during December, 2008 vs. 29 during December, 2007.
• No accidents on Kaolin Rd.
• 7 accidents on US1.
• 1 accident at Rosedale/McFarlan intersection.
• 1 accident at Rosedale/Bayard intersection
• 5 accidents on Rt. 82 (Creek Rd.)

The reduction in accidents on Kaolin Rd., since repaving and additional safety improvements, is striking. (Also, it appears we have lost our US1 comparison location. However, future US1 improvements at the two Rt. 52 intersections should reduce accident frequency.)

Miscellaneous:

• We will present the 2008 accident history and trend analysis at our February, Monday night meeting.

• The Cedarcroft/Rt. 82/US1 intersection is fully operational with signalization and the Cedarcroft right-in/right-out completed.

• East Marlboro Twp and we will be truck restricting Cedarcroft Rd. early in February. Trucks longer than 30 ft., other than local delivery, will be prohibited.

• Our engineer is studying potential modifications for the Cedarcroft/Rt. 82 intersection regarding improved accessibility. Any proposed changes would have to be approved by PennDOT, East Marlboro Twp. and Kennett Township.

• Hillendale/Rt. 52 signalization design continues. We have applied for a State grant for turn lane construction, in addition to basic signalization.

Well contamination on McFarlan Rd.:

• Water samples obtained on 12/22/08 from the 2 peripheral monitoring wells and the former potable well have been analyzed. As per previous samples, no targeted compounds were detected in the peripheral wells.

• Three targeted compounds were detected in the sample from the former potable well; however the concentrations are now compliant with Pennsylvania DEP Statewide Health Standards.

• The wells will again be sampled in January, and then on a quarterly basis. Should any concentrations exceed DEP’s concentration limit, then more frequent sampling or additional remediation may be required.

• Kennett Township Police activity

• 77 calls responded to from Chester County Police Radio.
• 4 criminal investigations.
• 51 routine assignments.
• 12 alarm activation calls. (This is 15.6% of total KTPD calls. Interestingly, during this period 15.7% of State Police activity were false alarms.)
• 10 automobile accidents responded to.

    These resulted in:

• 5 traffic arrests or citations.

For the complete year, 8.5% of overall Township police activity was response to false burglar alarms.

State police activity is in addition to these incidents.

2)      Chief McCarthy gave an annual police report for 2008.

Jim Guthrie presented the Historic Resource Survey along with Bob Wise, David Shepherd and the Chester County Planning Commission and answered questions from the residents.

Mr. Elling stated that the roadcrew has been trimming trees, locating buried manholes, chipped tress that fell down, cleaned leaves from shoulders, skin patched Walnut Street and Hillendale Road, ordered a John Deere loader, fixed inlets at W. Hillendale and Kaolin Roads, cindered roads due to ice storms and snow and a truck restriction sign was placed on Marshall Bridge Road.

Escrow Release

Mr. Hammaker moved to approve Pietro Industries escrow release No. 2 in the amount of $243,968.82 with $195,253.82 remaining.  Mr. Elling seconded the motion and it carried with all in favor.

Extensions

Mr. Hammaker moved to approve the following extension: 1) Leeds Property until 6/30/2009. Mr. Falcoff seconded the motion and it carried with all Supervisors in favor.

Per Capita Tax

Mr. Hammaker moved to accept the Per Capita Tax removals per memos dated December 29, 2008 and a memo dated January 12, 2009 and Per Capita Tax Additions per memo dated December 29, 2008.  Mr. Elling seconded the motion and it carried with all Supervisors in favor.

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 8:22 p.m.

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    Lisa M. Moore

                                                                                    Secretary-Treasurer

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

OF KENNETT TOWNSHIP

801 Burrows Run Road

Conference Room

January 14, 2009

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

Mr. Hammaker moved to adopt Resolution 2009-8 approving participation in the State Contract for purchasing equipment.  Mr. Elling seconded the motion and it carried with all in favor.

The Supervisors met with Mr. & Mrs. Grigsby and Bob Johnston to discuss the relocation of their driveway due to the installation of a traffic light.

Adjourned:  The meeting adjourned at 1:52 p.m.

Public Comment:  No one was present.

 Respectfully submitted,

 Lisa M. Moore

Secretary-Treasurer

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

OF KENNETT TOWNSHIP

801 Burrows Run Road

Conference Room

January 7, 2009

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 2009-7 removing the 2/10ths of a mil tax for open space on real estate.  Mr. Falcoff seconded the motion and it carried with all in favor.

The Supervisors met with Chet McCabe, Art Bernardon and Margarita Queralt Mirkil, Director of La Comunidad to discuss parking.

Adjourned:  The meeting adjourned at 2:22 p.m.

Public Comment:  No one was present.

 Respectfully submitted,

Lisa M. Moore

Secretary-Treasurer

January 6, 2009

MEMBERS PRESENT:  J. Guthrie, B. Listerman, J. Haedrich, J. Przywitwoski, B. Hewton, M. Sabo, A. Verplanck and C. Alonzo Absent: W. Cooper

SUPERVISORS PRESENT:  M. Elling

CALL TO ORDER:  The minutes from the December 2, 2008 meeting were approved as distributed. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.   There will be a Work Session on January 13th @ 7:00 p.m.

2. Bob Listerman stated that the Act 537 group met on January 6, 2009 and has agreed to construct a new pod at the Borough Sewer Plant for a capacity of 550,000 gallons.  The committee will still investigate spray irrigation for the future.

3. Jim Guthrie discussed the Historic Resource Survey and stated that letters have been sent to property owners asking them to participate in the survey.  A presentation will be made at the January 19, 2009 Supervisors meeting.  Denise Klein and Ana Hinterleiter asked questions regarding historic structure restrictions. 

Annual Report

Jim Przywitowski presented the annual report for 2008.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 

John Haedrich nominated Jim Guthrie as Chairman for the Planning Commission. Anne Verplanck seconded the motion and it carried with all in favor. 

John Haedrich nominated Jim Przywitowski as Vice-Chairman for the Planning Commission.  Bill Hewton seconded the motion and it carried with all in favor.

SUBDIVISIONS AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS

Hionis Property – Land Development – Final

C District        Acres:  1.99     Tax Parcel No.  62-5-38

E.B. Walsh Associates                        Drawing Dated: 6/22/2006

Location:  Route 52                No. of Lots:  0

90-Day Clock Starts:  1/4/05              Expires: 2/28/2009

Chris Alonzo presented this proposal to build a restaurant located on Route 52.  No one was present representing the applicant.  All action was deferred.

Shepherd Property – Conditional Use – Article XVII

Bill Hewton presented this proposal to create 12 lots and one lot will contain the historic house under Open Space Design Option Article XVII.  All action was deferred.

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D'Agostino Property - Subdivision - Preliminary

R-4 District                 Acres:  9.33     Tax Parcel No.   62-3-124, 129, 129.1 & 129.2

EB Walsh Associates                                      Drawing Dated: 7/25/2007

Location:  Union Street                      No. of Lots: 24

90 Day Clock Starts:  3/14/2006                     New Clock Expires:  4/30/2009

Jim Guthrie presented this proposal to create 24 townhouses on 9.33 acres located on Union Street in the R-4 district.  No one was present representing the applicant and all action was deferred. Jim Guthrie noted that the Supervisors will not grant any more extensions for this proposal.

Delduco Property – Land Development – Preliminary

C District                    Acres:  .559     Tax Parcel No.   62-4-13

Concord Land Planners                                  Drawing Dated: 5/15/2008

Location:  Millers Hill             No. of Lots: 0

90 Day Clock Starts:  6/3/2008                       New Clock Expires: 10/31/2008

Bill Hewton presented this proposal to construct a carwash located on Millers Hill and stated that review letters were issued from Gilmore Associates, URS and Anne Walters all with outstanding issues.  He stated that the applicant is working on revised plans. No one was present representing the applicant. It was suggested that the applicant should attend the next Planning Commission meeting to update them on the proposal.  All action was deferred.

Greenwood Mushrooms - Land Development - Preliminary

SA District      Acres 23.8                   Tax Parcel No. 62-4-258 & 62-4-261.1

Hillcrest Engineers                                          Drawing Date:  11/5/2008

Location:  Norway Rd                                    No. of Lots: 0

90 Day Clock Starts:  12/2/2008                     New Clock Expires: 3/1/2009

Jim Przywitowski presented this proposal to add 16 doubles to the existing mushroom facilities on Norway Road with Barry Stengel, Hillcrest Associates, representing the applicant.  There will be buffering along Norway Road and the number of workers will not increase.  A site walk was held and a site meeting will be scheduled with Chester Water Authority.  Bob Johnston stated that he will issue a review letter and that Anne Walters did issue a review.  There is a historic structure on the property which will be retained and tree protection standards will be included.  All action was deferred. 

Clemens Property - Subdivision - Preliminary

R-2  District    Acres: 6.02                  Tax Parcel No.  62-4-164

Regester Associates                                        Drawing Date:  11/24/2008

Location:  Bayard Rd                         No. of Lots: 1

90 Day Clock Starts:  1/6/2009                       New Clock Expires: 4/1/2009

Anne Verplanck presented this proposal to create one additional lot located on Bayard Road with Ed Clemens present.  A meeting will be held on January 13^th at 6:00 p.m. with the Zoning Officer, Subcommittee and Township Engineer to discuss engineering issues.  The applicant was informed that the yellow subdivision sign needs to be placed on his property as stated in the Ordinance.  All action was deferred. 

Sparre Property – Sketch

John Haedrich presented this proposal to convert an 1845 school house in an office located along Route 52 with Debra Sparre present.  He stated that in the Village Zoning District the parking is required to be in the rear of a

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building and in this case the parking would need to be in the front of the parking. The applicant would need to go through the Conditional Use process and the parking would be addressed at that time.  The building is set back further then the allowed 200 ft.  The subcommittee will reexamine wording in Ordinance to accommodate these properties and work with Chet McCabe.  The Commission agrees to protect those areas that still want to remain as residential.

Adjournment:  The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. to executive session.

Respectfully submitted,

                                                            Lisa M. Moore

                                                            Secretary-Planning Commission