Board of Supervisors Meeting

7:30 p.m.., Monday, June 25, 2007

   Sellers called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. and opened with the pledge of allegiance.  Supervisors Brutscher and Hubbard were in attendance along with Bill Harwood, Road Master; Sandy Retzlaff, PR&T Committee; and Steve Conary, PC Member. 

Announcements: 
Brutscher reported John Fenn, township engineer, and herself attended the Conditional Use Hearing for the TAG / Norcini Development in East Bradford Township.  Brutscher said she would like Pocopson Township to be first on the hearing agenda once the applicants are through putting on their case.

Sellers reported Hubbard and himself had met with various officials i.e. PennDOT, Dee Durham of SAVE, DVRPC to discuss the proposed Route 52 roundabout.

Parks, Recreation, & Trails Committee:  Hubbard reported the company that is providing pony rides for Founders Day does not have their own liability insurance.  The Board members agreed to hire “My Little Pony” pony rides for Founders Day if the township’s insurer will agree to add them to the township’s certificate of insurance and hold them harmless for the event. 

Hubbard reported Rick Hostetler, Unionville Chadds Ford School District and himself were meeting on Wednesday, June 27 to discuss open issues on the trail easement located on the Pocopson Elementary School property. 

Hubbard reported the Brandyridge HOA has contacted the township about the steps to Creek Road that connect the Brandyridge walking trail to Creek Road.  Hubbard informed the HOA the steps will not be installed until the Route 52 and Creek Road road improvements are completed.

Retzlaff reported the Evos Recreation Company is sending construction specifications to the township.  Retzlaff said the 40’ x 60’ pad should be reviewed to make sure it is adequate for the site.  Hubbard said a construction plan is necessary to complete the site work for the installation of the tot lot.

SCALEBY FARM:  Scott Megill & Wayne Megill, Megill Homes Inc. were present to discuss their final plan.
Sellers reviewed the resolution for the Scaleby Farm Subdivison.  Scott Megill said the interior trails are being removed from the final plan as requested by the Board and the plan will be brought in for signing at the next Board meeting.  
Motion:
Hubbard moved, Brutscher seconded to accept Resolution #05 of 2007 the final land development plan for Scaleby Farm subdivision, consisting of 23 sheets prepared by Regester Associates, Inc., dated June 30, 2003, last revised April 25, 2007, is hereby approved subject to the conditions listed in this resolution. 
Motion carried.

Toll Brothers – Sewage Plant – Bond Reduction:   Motion:  Sellers moved, Brutscher seconded to approve bond reductions #1, #2, and #3 for the construction of the wastewater treatment plant at the Toll Brothers, Riverside Community.  Motion carried.

Brenda White Farm:  Sellers moved, Hubbard seconded to grant the Brenda White Farm an extension for plan review until September 10, 2007.   Motion carried.
Conary reported on the June Planning Commission meeting.

Roads Report:   Harwood reported the township’s road crew had tar and chipped Marlboro Road, half of Corinne Road from the prison to the Locust Grove schoolhouse, Brooks Road, and a portion of Haines Mill Road.  Harwood reported storm drain markers will be installed this week.  Harwood also said he is considering changing trash collectors to save the township money.

Public Comment:  No public comment.

Historic Committee Bylaws:  The Board discussed the Historic Committee bylaws and made some minor changes.  Brutscher said once the final changes are made, she would present the document at the next Historic Committee meeting.

Minutes of June 11, 2007:  Brutscher moved, Brutscher seconded to approve the minutes of June 11, 2007 as amended.  Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Warrants:  The Board approved and signed the warrants as submitted. 

Other Business:  The Board discussed and agreed the office will be closed on Fridays at noon throughout the summer. 

Resolution # 06 of 2007 :  Sellers moved, Brutscher seconded to approve resolution No. 06 which authorizes the township’s solicitor to file an injunction against Brandon Margera to enjoin his continued violation of township zoning and building ordinances at his residence located at 435 Hickory Hill Road.  Motion carried.

It was noted that Keystone Municipal should be citing Margera for the treehouse structure on this property since it was constructed without permits.

Adjournment:  The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.

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