Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
8:45 p.m., Monday, October 10, 2007
Sellers entered the meeting and called the meeting to
order at 8:55 a.m. and opened with the pledge of allegiance. Supervisor
Hubbard was present.
Also present were Road Master, Bill Harwood; PC
member, Steve Conary; and township engineer, John Fenn.
Announcements: There were no announcements.
PR&T Committee Report: Hubbard reported
Lawrie Bolger is interested in approaching township businesses to consider
adopting a section of the highway in the township’s name. PennDOT
paperwork would have to be completed before the business could adopt a
section of the highway in the name of the township Burnett’s attended the
meeting about the proposed trails on their property. A recommendation was
made to the Burnett’s that the trail should be moved the east side of
Hickory Hill Road where there is more space. A 10’ trail easement could
be placed on the west side of the Burnett’s property.
Founders Day: Hubbard presented a request
from the Founders Day Committee to purchase an 8 x 10 shed or designate a
section of the salt shed be used for storage of Founders Day supplies.
The signs and various supplies will be used for next year’s Founders Day.
The Board discussed and agreed to purchase an 8x10 shed that will be
located on the Pocopson Park property near Hubbard’s property.
Hubbard reported that Founders Day donations totaled
$7,200. Expenses for the day totaled $10,938.51, and the township had
budgeted $5,000 for the event. Hubbard suggested the remaining $1,362.49
be moved into the PR&T Committee and earmarked towards next year’s
Founders Day. Sellers suggested the remaining amount be used toward the
over expenditure on the tot lot. Hubbard agreed with the recommendation.
Scaleby Farms: Escrow Release #04
Motion Sellers moved, Hubbard seconded to approve escrow release
No. 4 in the amount of $176,819.00 in connection with improvements at the
Scaleby Farm subdivision. An inspection fee of $9,446.00 has been added
to the release payable to Pocopson Township. Motion carried.
Extensions:
Motions Sellers moved, Hubbard seconded to grant an extension of
the planning review process for the Burnett family subdivision until
January 30, 2007. Motion carried.
Sellers moved, Hubbard seconded to grant an extension of the planning
review process for the Chester County minor subdivisions until December
13, 2007. Motion carried.
Supervisor Brutscher entered the meeting at 9:20
a.m.
Amendment - Minutes of May 14, 2007:
Motion: Brutscher moved, Sellers seconded to amend the minutes of
May 14, 2007 as follows: Ordinance No.3 of 2007 was adopted. The
amendments to the Resource Protection Ordinances will be prepared by John
Snook, Brandywine Conservancy, and adopted at a later date. Motion
carried.
Resolution #10 – Corinne Village: Jim
Brandolini and Frone Crawford were present.
Motion: Sellers moved, Hubbard seconded to adopt
Resolution #10 of 2007 that states it is the intention of Pocopson
Township Board of Supervisors that Pocopson Township shall be the owner,
upon completion of construction and dedication to the Township, of the
Sewer Facilities for this community. Motion carried.
Brutscher opposed as she is not in favor of this
action.
Brenda White Farm/BHO Investors:
Tom Pancoast, applicant; Jim Fritsch, Regester
Associates; and Bunny Meister were present.
Jim Fritsch said the applicant has agreed to address
all items in John Fenn’s letter of October 4, 2007 except for the
following items.
The Board discussed and agreed lots 4&5 will have
responsibility for mowing the 10’ wide trail easement. Bragg Hill Road
will be improved as shown on sheet 11of the plans as previously requested
by the township. The Board agreed the private street cross section will
be changed to reflect an 8” base of 2a modified.
Regester said he will revise the plans with the
discussed changes and hand deliver them to the township and the township
engineer. The township engineer expected to have his review by Monday
morning in time for the next PC meeting.
Pancoast stated the fracture trace waiver request
will be withdrawn.
Roads: Harwood reported the road crew is
patching, mowing, and cutting down trees. The salt shed was discussed.
The road crew fertilized the soccer and baseball fields and will be
aerating the fields before winter. Leaf bag pick up will start next
Monday. Harwood said he had received three bids for the repair to the
collapsed storm sewer and drain located at Beversrede and Haines Mill
Roads. The three bids are as follows: Neff Construction $9,999.00; TSG
Services $12,500.00; and BLS Lanscaping Services $8,600.00.
Motion: Brutcher moved, Hubbard seconded to accept
the lowest bid from BLS Landscaping Services $8,600.00 to repair the
collapsed storm sewer and drain located at Beversrede and Haines Mill
Road. Motion carried.
Harwood proposed installing flashing yellow lights on
deer crossing signs along Rouite 52 to alert motorists during rut season.
Harwood said he would take the lights down at the end of rut season. The
Board agreed with this proposal.
Other Business: Patricia Rota, Pennsbury
Township resident, introduced herself and said she is the owner of 15
daycares facilities. Ms. Rota is proposing a child care center at the
Riverside site. The Board suggested a meeting with Tom Kessler, Toll
Brothers, and Pat Rhoda to discuss a child care center for the 2.1 acre
site originally planned for a daycare center in the Riverside
Development. The secretary will arrange a meeting with Tom Kessler and
Pat Rhoda, and the Board.
Treasurer’s Warrants and Reports: The
warrants were approved and signed as submitted. The Board acknowledged
receipt of the Treasurer’s Reports and will provide comments by the next
meeting.
The Board approved the MMO obligation for 2008
$9,387.98.
Minutes of September 24, 2007: Hubbard
moved, Brutscher seconded to approve the minutes of September 24, 2007 as
submitted. Motion approved.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at
10:15 a.m.
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Karen J. Eckard, Secretary/Treasurer
H. William Sellers, Chairman
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