Pocopson Township
Chester County, Pennsylvania
 

Sellers called the meeting to order at 8:50 a.m. and opened with the pledge of allegiance.  Supervisors Brutscher and Hubbard were in attendance.  Also in attendance was Bill Harwood, Road Master and Building Inspector.

Olmsted / Escrow Releases:  The following three releases were approved by John Fenn, township engineer, in his letters dated 1/6/06:
Motions:  Sellers moved, Brutscher seconded to approve escrow release, Phase 1, No. 16 in connection with improvements at the Olmsted Subdivision in the amount of $2,968.00 with an inspection fee payable to Pocopson Township of $1,313.00.  Motion carried with all in agreement.

Sellers moved, Hubbard seconded to approve escrow release, Phase 2, No. 14 in connection with improvements at the Olmsted Subdivision in the amount of $3,623.00.  This is the inspection fee payable to Pocopson Township.   Motion carried with all in agreement. 

Sellers moved, Brutscher seconded to approve escrow release, Phase 3A, No. 13 in connection with improvements at the Olmsted Subdivision in the amount of $13,939.52 with an inspection fee payable to Pocopson Township of $3530.00.   Motion carried with all in agreement.

Gawthrop / Minor Subdivision:  Jake Diem, Regester Associates;  Diem said that Mr. & Mrs. Gawthrop do not feel it is necessary to dedicate additional right-of-way for a simple lot line change.  The applicants expressed concern that granting additional right-of-way will promote development on Bragg Hill Road.  The Board discussed the issue and agreed they would like to consult with the township’s solicitor whether this is a subdivision or zoning ordinance issue before making a decision.  Diem said he would return to the next meeting in January for the Board’s opinion on this matter.

Baily Farm/Corinne Village:  Frone Crawford, Esq.; Jim Brandolini, and Robert Bruce Balbernie, Developer; Jack Smith, Apex Engineering;  Brandolini reported that DEP has submitted the latest review letter to the township dated December 23, 2005 containing several comments about the Sewage Facilities Planning Modules.  Brandolini said there is still confusion about ownership of the sewage treatment plant.  The Board agreed to arrange a meeting with Castle Valley Consultants, DEP, and the applicants to resolve the issue of ownership of the sewage treatment plant.  Brandolini said he had met with John Fenn to address the outstanding technical issues, and Brandolini said that the issues are mostly resolved at this point.  Crawford stated that he would like to come back before the Board at the next meeting to ask for preliminary plan approval.

Public Comment:  Brutscher asked if any of the Supervisors were planning to attend the meeting hosted by the BVA in February.  Hubbard said he would attend the meeting on Febraury 3^rd at 8:00 a.m. in the Red Clay Room in Kennett Square and make a report to the Board in February.  

Courts at Longwood / Dedication:
Motion:   Sellers moved, Brutscher seconded to accept Resolution #02 of 2006 the Deed of Dedication in fee simple for Ballintree Lane in the Courts at Longwood Development, Resolution #02-A of 2006 the Deed of Dedication in fee simple for storm drainage, stormwater, and emergency access easements in the Courts at Longwood Development, and Resolution #02-B of 2006 Deed of Dedication in fee simple for an additional right-of-way along S.R. 0052 (a.k.a. Lenape Road) at the Courts at Longwood Development.
Motion carried with all in agreement.

Sellers asked the secretary to review the recorded plan to ensure that the emergency access easement on the Schor property is clearly shown on the plan before releasing the executed documents to the township solicitor.

Brandyridge / Dedication:
Motion:  Sellers moved, Brutscher seconded to accept Resolution #03 of 2006 Deed of Dedication for widening right-of-way area “C” in Brandyridge Development, Resolution #03-A of 2006 for right-of-way areas “A,” “B-1,” and “B-2” in Brandyridge Development and Resolution #03-B of 2006 the Deed of Dedication for Brandyridge Road in Brandyridge Development.  Motion carried with all in agreement.

Sellers asked the secretary to make sure the 2005/2006 snow plowing fees have been collected before releasing the executed documents to the township solicitor. 

Mark & Sandy Royer – Zoning Hearing Board Application:  The secretary said Mark & Sandy Royer had withdrawn their application for a variance request on their property located at 1617 Lenape Road in a letter dated January 6, 2006.

Roads / Building Inspection:  Brutscher discussed hiring Keystone Commonwealth for the building inspection.  Sellers said the township will need to adjust their fee schedule to accommodate the Keystone fee structure.  Sellers asked the secretary to set up a meeting with Keystone Commonwealth and Bill Harwood to discuss the fee schedule for building inspection.

Brutscher discussed a wash-out on Wawaset Road in the township.  Harwood reported he had made PennDOT aware of the wash-out.

Treasurer’s Warrants:  The secretary submitted the warrants, and they were approved.

Minutes of December 29, 2005:  Motion - Sellers moved, Hubbard seconded to accept the minutes of December 29, 2005 as submitted.  Motion carried.

Brutscher abstained as she was not present at that meeting.

Reorganizational Meeting:  Motion - Sellers moved Hubbard seconded to accept the minutes of the January 3^rd Reorganizational Meeting as amended.  Motion carried.

Brutscher abstained as she was not present at that meeting.

Planning Commission Appointment:  Sellers suggested appointing Gary Summers (resident on Corinne Road) to the township’s Planning Commission instead of the Open Space Committee.  The Board members agreed with this suggestion.

Motion:  Hubbard moved, Brutscher seconded to appoint Gary Summers to serve the remainder of Judy Cousin’s term on the Planning Commission with the term to expire on December 31, 2006.   Motion carried.
This appointment will fill the open position created by Mrs. Cousin’s resignation. 

Minutes – November 28, 2005:  Motion - Sellers moved, Brutscher seconded to approve the minutes of November 28, 2005 as submitted.  Motion carried.

Minutes – December 12, 2005:  Motion - Sellers moved, Brutscher seconded to approve the minutes of December 12, 2005 as amended.  Motion carried.

Adjournment:  The meeting was adjourned at 10:07 a.m.

______________________                                                    _____________________
Karen J. Eckard, Secretary                                                       H. William Sellers, Chairman