Pocopson Township
Chester County, Pennsylvania
 

8:45 a.m., Monday, September 11, 2006

  Sellers called the meeting to order and opened with the pledge of allegiance.  Sellers requested a moment of silence for the victims of 9/11. 
Supervisors Brutscher and Hubbard were in attendance.  Steve Conary, PC member, was also present along with Tom Bierl, Open Space and Recreation Committee member. 

Announcements:  Brutscher announced that the Scenic ByWays Committee received a grant for $120,000 from PennDot that will be used for improved signage and better organization.

Sellers asked the secretary to set up a meeting with Keystone Municipal Services to discuss zoning enforcement for next Monday, September 18^th at 7:30 p.m. in the township building.

Hubbard asked the Board if the invoice from John Milner Architects, Inc., dated August 29, 2006 for $4,436 for the roof replacement on the historic schoolhouse should be paid out of the Historic Fund.  The Board agreed to pay the invoice out of First National Bank Historic Fund Account. 

Creek Crossing At Overlook Circle:  Hubbard reported the bridge crossing over the creek at Overlook is projected to cost $40,000. The Board discussed the costs associated with the creek crossing and decided the township should pick up half of the cost of the bridge out of the Open Space Fund.

Brutscher moved, Hubbard seconded to authorize ½ of the costs of construction of the bridge be paid out of the Open Space Fund.  Motion carried.  

Corinne Village/Baily Farm:  Frone Crawford, Esq. and Jim Brandolini were present.

Crawford said the cost of charging the off site houses is still an outstanding issue with the sewage agreement between Pocopson Township and Little Washington Wastewater Company. Crawford said that Aqua will provide water and sewer, and the houses that tie in can be metered.  The Board expressed their concern that sewer usage on the smaller houses will be less so the sewer bills should reflect that.  Sellers said there is a concern that AQUA will charge a flat rate.  Brandolini suggested using a bulk rate for the off-site houses.  It was noted that is level of detail is not really part of the Oversight Agreement between Pocopson Township and Little Washington Wastewater Company.  Sellers signed the agreement, and the Board made a motion as follows:

Motion:  Brutscher moved, Sellers seconded to forward the sewage modules along with the Oversight Agreement for the Corinne Village with the consideration that the Board and Developer will continue discussions on the sewer rates of the 11 off site houses located along Corinne Road.

Motion carried with all agreed.

Brandywine Hardware – Proposal:  Thomas B. Payne was present to discuss his proposal for the Brandywine Hardware & Farm Center.  Payne said the new proposal would include more pervious surface and address some of the problem areas with the current site.  Payne said site work would include improved storm water management.  Payne noted that his firm only took projects where the Board is in agreement with the proposed changes.

 Sellers said two things that are important to this site are the hardware store and the post office.  Sellers said both provide an important service to the community.  The Board agreed that this proposal is worthy of further exploration.  Mr. Payne thanked the Board for their time.

Appointments:   Brutscher moved, Sellers seconded the following appointments to the Open Space Advisory Committee:  Tom Bierl, Steve Conary, Dale Stratton, Randy Mims, Becky Baily, Nancy Ercolani, Tiaa Rettig, Holly Manzone, Linda Moore with their terms to expire December 31, 2007.  Motion carried.

Hubbard moved, Sellers seconded the motion to appoint Steve Conary as Chairman of the Committee.  Motion carried.
The township will appoint Peggy Lennon as secretary to the committee.  The committee will meet two times each month.  Sellers said a charge for the committee will have to be developed as soon as possible.

Escrow Releases / Motions:

Boucher / Hallelynn Corporation - Escrow Release #06:  Sellers moved, Brutscher seconded to approve escrow release no.6 in the amount of $173,273.00 in connection with improvements at the Hallelynn Subdivision.  There is no inspection fee associated with this request.  The motion carried with all agreed.

Toll Brothers - Escrow Release #01:  Sellers moved, Brutscher seconded to approve escrow release no.01 in the amount of $743,470.00 in connection with improvements at the Riverside Subdivision.  An inspection sum of $39,065.63 has been added to the developer’s release request.  The motion carried with all agreed.

Winterwood - Escrow Release #10:  Sellers moved, Brutscher seconded to approve escrow release #10 in the amount of $32,100.76 in connection with improvements at the Winterwood Subdivision.  An inspection sum of $4,484.76 has been added to the developer’s release request.  The motion carried with all agreed.

Roads:  Tom Bierl was present to request the township to remove the apron attached to the roadway located at 451 Chambers Lane.  Hubbard said he would contact Mr. Harwood and ask him to have the road crew remove this apron for Mr. Bierl.

Other Business:  The Board discussed the Conaway’s letter of complaint dated September 4, 2006 regarding construction work at the Sheeder site (Riverside.) The Board discussed this issue and agreed to send a letter to Toll Brothers with a copy of the Noise Ordinance attached.  The Conaways will be notified of this action.

Roundabout:  Brutscher recommended based on her conversation with East Marlborough Township the township consider appointing VandeMark & Lynch to design   the Roundabout at Route 52 and Wawaset Road.  The Board agreed to invite John Fenn, P.E. to a meeting on Monday, September 18, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the Roundabout design.

Minutes of August 28, 2006:  Sellers moved, Hubbard seconded to approve the minutes of August 28, 2006 as submitted.  Motion carried.

 Chester County – Minor Subdivision:  The Board reviewed the County’s plan for a  minor subdivision dated 8/7/06, and it was determined the plan for the minor subdivision will need to be resubmitted to meet the township’s Subdivision and Land Development ordinances.

 Adjournment:  The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
 

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Karen J. Eckard, Secretary                               Georgia Brutscher, Vice Chairwoman