Pocopson Township
Chester County, Pennsylvania
 

   Sellers called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. and opened with the pledge of allegiance.  Supervisors Brutscher and Hubbard were in attendance.  Bill Harwood, Road Master, and Steve Conary, PC member, were present also.
 
Announcements: 
Brutscher announced she had attended the Route 52 Scenic Byway Meeting.  Four proposals for a corridor byway management plan will be presented on Sept 10 and 11.  The committee will determine what proposal would be the best fit for the Route 52 Scenic Byway.  Brutscher said 50% of the management plan implementation cost will be covered by grant money.

Brutscher and Hubbard announced they would be attending an informational session being hosted by Senator Pileggi for Chester County elected officials, on September 6^th beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Dilworthtown Inn.

Sellers said a meeting is going to be held at the adjournment of the regular board meeting on September 10th with township environmental consultants to discuss the Route 52 Roundabout project.  Brutscher volunteered to bring refreshments to the meeting.

Historic Committee Report:  Motion - Brutscher moved, Hubbard seconded to approve the Locust Grove Schoolhouse Preservation brochure designed by Peggy Conaway with a printing budget of $200.  Motion carried.

PR&T Committee Report:
Hubbard said the Hipkins property is almost completely cleaned up of construction equipment and trailers.  Hubbard said he had met with neighbors and the new property owner to discuss the trail easement on the property.

Harwood reported the road crew will have the tot lot completed by next week, and said he had hired a carpenter to assist with construction of the park pavilion.  Harwood reported he had met with Historic Committee members and discussed several improvements to the school house.  A bid for electrical work dated 8/27/07 has been submitted to install a 100 amp electrical service for $1,122.00.  The Board authorized the $1,122 to complete the electrical work.  Harwood said the work will be completed by Founders Day.

Marshalton Triathlon:  Motion - Brutscher moved, Sellers seconded to approve the special event permit for the Marshalton Triathlon to be held on October 7, 2007, rain date 10/14/07 from 7:00 to 18:00 using Route 842 and Bragg Hill Road.  Motion carried.

Toll Brothers – Escrow Release #04:  Motion - Brutscher moved, Sellers seconded to approve escrow release #04 for $954,267 in connection with improvements at the Riverside community.  No construction reviews are included in this release. Motion carried. 

Winterwood – Escrow Release #11:  Motion - Brutscher moved, Hubbard seconded to approve escrow release #11 for $40,310.50 in connection with improvements at the Winterwood subdivision on Valley Road.  Motion carried.

Subdivision Extensions:  Motions

Hubbard moved, Brutscher seconded to grant an extension to review the County owned properties until October 15, 2007. Motion carried.

Sellers moved, Hubbard seconded to grant an extension of the Kirkwall Subdivision until March 1, 2008.  Motion carried.
The Board of Supervisors would like to see a re-submission of this plan before year end.  A letter will be sent to their attorney stating this.

Roads:  Harwood reported he had been working on construction of the tot lot and improvements to the schoolhouse. 

Harwood said he had received two estimates and was waiting on a third to repair the collapsed storm water drain located at Beversrede Trail and Haines Mill Road.  An update letter will be sent to the Beversrede HOA.
Harwood expressed concern about AQUA installing the waterline for Scaleby in the middle of Route 52.  He thought the line should be installed along the edge of the roadway.

Treasurer’s Warrants:  The warrants were approved and signed as submitted.  The secretary requested the Board to authorize purchase of additional office furniture in the amount of $2,133 to complete the renovation of the township offices, including drop down keyboards for desks, additional file cabinet for reception station, hutch for workstation, flat map cabinet, flat screen monitor for receptionist.  The Board unanimously agreed to the purchase.

Regular Board Meeting Minutes – July 9 and August 13: 
Motions:
Brutscher moved, Hubbard seconded to approve the minutes of July 9th as submitted.  Motion carried.
Brutscher moved, Hubbard seconded to approve the minutes of August 13th as submitted.  Motion carried.

Resolution Number 09 of 2007:  Brutscher moved, Hubbard seconded to approve resolution number 09 of 2007 authorizing the acceptance of road rights-of-way in fee simple necessary for road improvements at the intersection of Street Road & Pocopson Road.  Motion carried.

Motion:  Brutscher moved, Hubbard seconded to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:55 p.m. to hold an executive session to discuss legal matters.  Motion carried.

Motion:  Brutscher moved, Sellers seconded to reopen the regular meeting at 9:10 p.m.  Motion carried.

Cousins Property:
The Board discussed and unanimously agreed to the motion below:
Motion:  The township intends to pursue the process necessary to participate in the acquisition of the Development rights of Samuel and Judith Cousins property, tax parcel #’s 63-3-80 under the terms of the Chester County Agricultural Challenge Grant Program.   The township will take steps necessary to formalize the financial commitment for this purchase. 

Motion carried.

Adjournment:  The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

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