Board of Supervisors’ Meeting
7:30 p.m., Monday, March
27, 2006
Sellers called the meeting to order at 8:55 a.m. and
opened with the pledge of allegiance. Supervisors Hubbard and Brutscher
were in attendance.
Steve Conary, Planning Commission Member, was also in
attendance.
Announcements: Brutscher announced a
representative from Verizon would like to come to the next township
meeting to discuss the Verizon franchize for TV and wireless service.
Hubbard said he cannot attend the State Convention
this year. It was decided Pocopson Township was not going to send a
delegate to the convention.
Ordinance Hearing:
Brutscher moved, Hubbard seconded to close the
regular meeting at 7:45 p.m. and open the hearing for public comment and
adoption. The secretary said the ordinance was advertised in “The Daily
Local News,” on Wednesday, March 15, 2006. Brutscher reviewed the
ordinance with the meeting attendees.
Motion: Brutscher moved, Hubbard seconded
to adopt ordinance NO. 1 of 2006 authorizing enterance into an
intergovernmental cooperation agreement establishing the Brandywine Valley
Scenic Byway Commission with the townships of Birmingham, East Bradford,
East Marlborough, Kennett, Pennsbury, Pocopson, and Chadds Ford for the
Governence, Management, Implementation, Oversight, Operation, and
Administration of the Brandywine Scenic Byway. Motion carried with all in
agreement.
Motion: Brutscher moved, Hubbard seconded to
close the hearing and reopen the regular board meeting at 9:20 a.m.
Motion carried.
Appointment of Building Inspector: The Board
discussed the appointment of Keystone Municipal Services who will be
performing Building Inspection and Zoning Enforcement for the township.
The Board agreed the appointment was tabled until the next meeting on
April 10th. The Board was concerned about the township office
administration costs since all telephone calls and scheduling will be
coming through the township’s office. Sellers said the additional support
from township staff should be covered in the fees.
Toll Brothers/Sheeder Property: The Board discussed the
condemnation of the Margetich property. Nora Margetich was present along
with Toll Brothers attorney, Michael B. Murray, Jr., Riley, Riper, Hollin
& Colagreco. The Board discussed the condemnation with Mrs. Margetich,
and she requested them to allow her more time to negotiate with Toll
Brothers.
Motion: Hubbard moved, Brutscher seconded to table the
condemnation of the Nora Margetich property to widen Route 52 to
accommodate the new Toll Brothers development of the Sheeder Tract in
Pocopson Township to allow Mrs. Margetich time to meet with Toll
Brothers. Motion carried.
Mr. & Mrs. Conaway were present, residents on Denton
Hollow Road, to discuss the proposed trail easement that was on the
original Toll Brother’s plan on the western edge of the Sheeder property.
The Board reviewed the plan, and it was determined the trail had been
relocated further into the development during the litigation process on
this property. The Conaways expressed concern that they would not be
permitted to ride their horses out the back of their property across the
Sheeder tract to access other trails in the township without the easement.
The Board agreed that the secretary would contact Tom
Kessler, Toll Brothers, Project Manager, to see if an easement could be
placed back on the western edge of the property as part of the final
recorded plan.
Treasurer’s Warrants: The warrants were
signed and approved as submitted.
Minutes of March 12, 2006: Sellers
moved, Brutscher seconded to approve the minutes of March 12, 2006
as submitted. Motion carried.
Olmsted Dedication: The Board agreed to
accept from Berman Homes, Inc., $5,355 for repair and maintenance of the
walking trails as part of the dedication of the Olmsted public
improvements.
Other Business:
The secretary invited the Board of Supervisors to attend the April
Planning Commission meeting for a presentation to Judy Cousins to thank
her for her 20 plus years of service to the commission.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at
8:45 p.m.
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Karen J. Eckard, Secretary
H. William Sellers, Chairman |
