Pocopson Township
Chester County, Pennsylvania
 

8:45 a.m., Monday, October 12, 2004

Supervisor Sellers called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and dispensed with the pledge.  Supervisors Brutscher and Hubbard were in attendance.  Bill Harwood, Director of Public Works and Building Inspector was also in attendance.

Announcements: 
CCATO Fall Convention is being held at the Mendenhall Inn , November 4^th, 2004 at 6:00 p.m.  Brutscher and Sellers will attend.  Hubbard will advise if he can attend.

The secretary will attend a municipal training seminar on developing a personnel manual in West Chester on November 4^th at the Holiday Inn.  The secretary pointed out to the Board that the township currently has a township manual.  

Hubbard said he would attend the BVA breakfast on DEP MS-4, Thursday, October 14, 2004. 

Open Space Committee:  Hubbard reported that the tennis courts were resurfaced last weekend.  Harwood said they would reopen the courts on October 13, 2004.  Hubbard said the committee meets tonight.

CCPC / Vision Partnership Program – Cash Grant Award:  The Board reviewed and executed the agreements for the Vision Partnership Grant Agreement.

Northbrook Road/Flooding:  Hubbard said he had contacted Representative Barrar and a representative from PennDOT about the flooding in this area.  Barrar’s office arranged a meeting with a PennDOT official and this issue is being addressed.  Hubbard said he would update the Board at a future date as to the progress of this issue.

Public Comment:  The Brandon Margera nuisance issue was discussed with a resident attending the meeting. 

Road Report:  Harwood reported that the storm washouts are being repaired at an approximate cost to the township of $1,000.  Courts at Longwood has to repair storm damage to the pond and trails.  The developer has resubmitted the legal descriptions on Courts at Longwood.  Fenn is going to fax a report on Brandyridge on all unfinished items. Harwood said that Gorman would like to pave and dedicate Taylor’s Run but there are still 5 building lots remaining in this subdivision.  The Board discussed this issue and agreed to have Andy Rau review the developer’s agreement and make a recommendation to the Board on how best to handle this issue.  Harwood said the County is about to proceed with the improvements and expansion to the Chester County Prison.  Harwood said Mark Pevar has not yet installed the trees on Lot #7 in Cannon Hill Drive.  Harwood said if the trees were not installed by the end of this week, the township would send another letter to Mr. Pevar.  Harwood asked if the township would pay for the installation of six new street trees at Windy Hill.  The Board said this cost is a homeowner association responsibility. 

Harwood reported that Oceanport Industries was the low bidder for the Municipal Cooperative of Southern Chester County for salt, but the salt price has doubled to $52.90 per ton this year.

This advertisement to bid was run in the “Daily Local News” on September 13 and 20. 

Brutsher moved, Hubbard seconded to accept the lowest bidder for salt, Oceanport Industries at $52.90 per ton.  Motion carried. 

Resolution #15 of 2004:  Brutscher moved, Hubbard seconded to accept the Winter Traffic Services 5 – Year agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation dated October 12, 2004.  Motion carried.

Minutes of September 27, 2004:  Brutscher moved, Hubbard seconded to accept the minutes of September 27, 2004 as amended.  Motion carried.

Treasurer’ Warrants:  The warrants were approved and signed as submitted.

Road Closing:  Larkin-Baily and Bragg Hill Road closings were discussed with Solicitor Andy Rau.  Rau said he would need a list of the property owners that border these roads and a map showing the locations of these roads and any township trails that will be located along these roads.

Executive Session:  Sellers moved, Brutscher seconded to adjourn to an executive session at 10:07 a.m. to address housekeeping issues.  Motion carried.

Sellers moved, Brutscher seconded to reopen the regular meeting at 10:41 a.m.  Motion carried.

Adjournment:  The meeting was adjourned at 10:42 a.m.

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