| Board of Supervisors' Meeting Minutes
8:45 a.m., August 9, 2004
Sellers opened the meeting at 8:50 a.m. with the
pledge of allegiance. Supervisors Brutscher and Hubbard were in
attendance. Harwood, Director of Roads and Building Inspector and Zoning
Officer was in attendance also.
Announcements:
Brutscher said she had attended a Kids’ Day at New Garden Park and
suggested this might be a good project for Pocopson’s Open Space Committee
for next year to host a park festivities “Kids Day” in Pocopson Park.
Brutscher said the activities that were scheduled at New Garden were fun
and interesting for the children and felt this would be a great project
for the Open Space Committee or subcommittee, ‘Friends of the Park.’
Brutscher said she had attended the Scenic Byways Meeting and the
townships are going to resubmit the scenic byways proposal without West
Chester Borough to the DVRPC.
Hubbard said the Open Space Committee will meet tomorrow night, and
Hubbard will pass on Brutscher’s suggestion for a Kids’ Day at
Pocopson Park.
Brutscher said she would be attending the Deer Forum on Thursday,
September 9th at 7:30 p.m. in the Red Clay Room.
Mark Pevar / Lot #7 Cannon Hill Drive: Pevar was present to
request the Board to refund $500 from the escrow check of $2,300 for the
installation of paving of the first 50’ feet of the driveway. Pevar
discussed with the Board his request to waive the installation of new
trees as required by ordinance because so many trees on this property were
preserved during the construction of the new house. Pevar stated that the
requirements of the ordinance had been met as far as he was concerned.
Harwood asked Pevar if the driveway drain had been installed to the
seepage bed. Harwood suggested taking two checks from Mr Pevar; one for
$500 and one for $1,900, when the driveway drain is connected to the
seepage bed, the $500 check can be returned to Mr. Pevar. Harwood
returned check 0577 for $2,300, and Mr. Pevar replaced it with check 0675
and 0676. In the meantime, Harwood suggested the Board visit the site to
determine if the existing trees meet the intent of the ordinance, and
advise Mr. Pevar in writing of their determination.
Bruce Yelton / Minor Subdivision: Yelton presented a letter dated
August 9, 2004 outlining the density calculations for his plan and said
that it is impossible under the current ordinances for him to realize the
minor subdivision of Deblyn V. Brutscher said the Board will review
Yelton’s letter and get back to him at the next Board meeting with a
reply.
Osborne Place / Deed of Dedication: Scott Megill was present to
request the township to take dedication of public improvements at Osborne
Place. Megill said the work to the basin has been completed and presented
an as-built plan to the Board.
Sellers moved, Hubbard seconded to accept Resolution #09 of 2004
for dedication subject to the township receiving the maintenance bond for
Osborne Circle and public improvements. Motion carried.
Scott asked about the cost split for intersection improvements at Locust
Grove Road and Route 52 between Megill Homes/Scaleby Farms and Brandolini/Corrine
Village. The Board discussed and agreed that Brandolini should pay
two-thirds and Megill Homes one-third of the costs of engineering and
improvements to this intersection.
Courts at Longwood: Harwood said the final as built is
still outstanding, the signs at the entrance to the subdivision need to be
finished. The trail behind the Shur property has been corrected.
Extensions:
Sellers moved, Brutscher seconded to grant an extension to allow William
Waddington’s minor subdivision to finalize details until September 30,
2004. Motion carried.
Brandywine Hardware, Richard Moore to grant an extension to continue to
work on his expansion plans for the hardware store until November 30,
2004. Motion carried.
Baily Farm/Corrine Village: Frone Crawford, Jim Brandolini, Mr.
Balbirnie, Steve Campbell, Appex Engineering; were present to review the
latest revisions to the Corrine Village preliminary plan. Crawford said
he had the language for the sewage facilities operation and maintenance
agreement between Little Washington and the township. Sellers asked
Crawford to forward the language to Evans Mill for their review. Crawford
said he would forward a copy to the township office also. The Board
informed the applicant that they would have to pay two-thirds of the costs
of intersection improvements at Locust Grove Road and Route 52.
Extension: Sellers moved, Hubbard seconded to grant an extension
to continue the plan review until November 30, 2004. Motion carried.
Breaking the Cycle – Road Race: The Board reviewed the request for
a road race and asked the secretary to request a better map of the
proposed race course and a certificate of insurance naming the township as
an additional insured.
Public Comment:
Hubbard said he would like to thank the township for allowing him to
use the park for his wedding and thanked the road crew for all their hard
work with park maintenance.
Roads / Building Inspection: Harwood said Mr. Pevar had been
informed early on about the trees required on lot #7. Harwood expressed
his frustration over Pevar’s lack of cooperation.
Harwood requested the Board to have Unruh prepare the paperwork to close
Larkin-Baily Road. The Board agreed with his suggestion.
Brutscher suggested asking Judy Wright whether she would mind the township
closing Larkin-Baily Road to the end of her property. The secretary said
Wright is scheduled to come to the next Board meeting in August to request
approval of her minor subdivision.
Harwood said Hipkins had sold his dump truck. Harwood said that he
is trying to get a hold of Hipkins about the trail on his property.
Harwood reported the road crew has mowed the retension basin in Windy
Hill. Harwood said that PennDOT has issued a report on bridges in
the township.
Minutes of July 26, 2004: Sellers moved, Hubbard seconded to
approve the minutes of July 26, 2004 as amended. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Warrants: The warrants were approved and signed as
submitted.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
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Karen J. Eckard, Secretary
H. William Sellers, Chairman |
