Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes

7:30 p.m., February 22, 2010

 

In attendance: Supervisors – Georgia F. Brutscher, Lauressa J. McNemar, P.E.; Ross Unruh, Township Solicitor; James Hatfield, P.E., Township Engineer; Tom Kessler, Divisional Vice President, Toll Brothers

 

1. Call to order: Brutscher called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

2. Announcements: Kennett Area Regional Planning Commission (KARPC) did not meet in February due to the winter storms. KARPC will meet March 16th at the Pocopson Township Administration Building. Board met with landowner Denenno on February 18th to discuss open space acquisition. Brutscher, Don Lane, and James Hatfield met with James Fritsch, P.E., and landowner Barney Leonard on February 12th. Board acknowledged receipt of a letter from Robert E. Flinchbaugh, P.E., on behalf of Regester Associates, Inc., regarding work on the Pocopson Township Trail Masterplan. Regester Associates presented to the Township a laminated plan suitable for display showing the entire proposed trail network. At the invitation of the Longwood Fire Company, McNemar attended their Appreciation Dinner on February 12th as Township representative. 

 

3. Public Comment: Terry Gumpper asked if the Township will schedule additional days for chipping services due to the downed limbs and tree damage from the winter storms. Lane will prepare the chipping schedule at the end of the snow season. Gumpper and Board acknowledged the great efforts of the Public Works Crew members who worked diligently to clear Township roads from back-to-back major snowstorms.   

 

4. Leonard-Roberts Property/Bragg Hill Road/Tax Parcel 63-1-42.4 – James Fritsch, P.E., Regester Associates, Inc., on behalf of Barney Leonard and Nancy Roberts (Applicants) appeared before the Board to discuss Township Engineer Comment Letter dated February 22, 2010, regarding review of a Building Permit Plan prepared by Regester Associates, Inc., dated February 4, 2010. Applicant owns the 10.112 acre property located at 60 Bragg Hill Road. Applicant is working with the Natural Lands Trust to develop a stewardship plan for the property which consists of slopes 25% or greater and contains a proportionate share of wooded area. General Comments: Applicant will comply with Township Engineer recommendations regarding submission of NPDES permit for earth disturbance, revision of Note 6 regarding source of boundary and topographic information, wooden guiderail approval by PennDOT, specifications for silt fence and PVC pipe for roof drain, and documentation regarding location of proposed geo-thermal wells to be reviewed and approved by CCHD. Applicant must submit revised Plan to Township Engineer in advance of appearance before the Board in March.

 

5. Corinne Village/Toll “The Preserve”: Ross Unruh reported that Toll Brothers is scheduled to settle with Corinne Village LLC on the purchase of the land on February 24th and that his office is working with Fronefield Crawford, attorney for Toll Brothers, regarding the bond and final documents. Brutscher noted receipt of the letter from L. Peter Temple, attorney for Barnard Baily regarding post-closing items to be completed by Brandolini. Unruh responded that the Township is not in a position to enforce a post-settlement memorandum or amendment to the Agreement of Sale between Toll and Brandolini on behalf of Baily as it is a private party transaction. McNemar noted that the revised Landscape Plan prepared by Gary Burcham includes the addition of twenty (20) trees along Corinne Road to provide screening. Kessler assured the Board that those trees will be planted as early in the planting season as the weather will permit. He also acknowledged that Aqua agrees to execute an easement agreement at a later date. Hatfield reported that Conary researched the removal of Plan Note #33 regarding prohibiting the sewering of basements but that the Plan Note was not removed. Kessler agreed to prepare an amended sheet 1 for signature and for recordation at a later time accepting the removal of Plan Note #33. 

Motion: Brutscher moved, McNemar seconded to approve and sign the Final Land Development Plan for “Corinne Village” (also known as the “Baily Tract”) in accordance with the conditions as fully set forth in Pocopson Township Resolution 2009-5 and subject to submission of an Amended Plan Sheet for recording the deletion of Plan Note #33. 

 

6. Public Works Department: Lane submitted and the Board accepted as written a public works report dated February 22, 2010. The Report was supplemented with the following discussion: Board asked Lane to determine if fill is needed on the Barnard House site. Lane will meet with Township personnel to process the bid package received from Hatfield for the Creek Road project. Lane will meet with Hatfield to discuss particulars for the Red Bridge Lane bridge bid package. Barnard House gutters and downspouts damaged on the side facing Unionville-Lenape Road due to the snowstorms. Gutters and downspouts on the Public Works Garage and the Administration Building were also damaged during the snowstorms. Secretary is directed to pursue filing a property damage claim with the insurance carrier.

 

7. Barnard House Update: Brutscher reported a letter will be submitted this week to the Longwood Foundation confirming the Township’s interest in pursuing a grant application. An appointment is scheduled for February 26th with EDIS regarding a project manager proposal. Board will seek professional assistance with grant research and writing. Volunteer Barnard House Clean-Up Day scheduled for April 18th. 

 

8. Planning Commission Report 2/17/2010 Meeting: Secretary reported that the PC heard from Jack Becker regarding the Pocopson Road Project, Tax Parcels 63-4-148 and 63-4-148.1  Plan revisions will be submitted to the PC for the March 17th meeting in accordance with the comments and recommendations of the Township Engineer Review Letter dated February 5, 2010. The PC reviewed the pre-draft for the fence and wall ordinance with a draft to be presented in March. Sean Rafferty, Robert Miller, and Robert Costello agreed to assist the Board regarding candidate interviews for the PC vacancy.    

 

9. New Business: none.

 

10. Old Business: Terry Gumpper was provided a copy of the Chester County Regional Police Study through an Open Records Request. He submitted for Board consideration an analysis of the Report. Board members appreciated receiving the analysis. Brutscher acknowledged notice from State Representative Stephen E. Barrar regarding grant approval for funds for the schoolhouse.

 

12. Treasurer’s Warrants: Brutscher moved, McNemar seconded, to approve the Bill Payment Lists for February 9 – February 22, 2010 recommended for payment by the Treasurer. General Fund: 14 bills due for payment totaling $17,355.96; 1 debit card purchase for $35.00. Highway Aid: 6 bills due for payment totaling $6,510.58.  

 

13.  Correspondence: Secretary is directed to contact candidates for the Planning Commission Vacancy regarding interviews on March 4th.

 

14. Approval of Minutes of February 8, 2010: McNemar moved, Brutscher seconded to approve the February 8, 2010 Minutes as revised; motion unanimously approved.

 

15. Adjournment: At 9:50 p.m., Brutscher moved, McNemar seconded to adjourn the meeting.

 

 

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Susan E. Simone, Administrative Secretary                    Georgia F. Brutscher, Vice Chair