West Vincent Township
Board of Supervisors Meeting
January 21, 2008 9:00 AM
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Attendance: Chairman Kenneth Miller, Jr., Vice Chairperson Zoë Perkins, Member Barry DiLibero, Township Manager James Wendelgass, Stephen Siana of Siana, Bellwoar & McAndrew, LLP, Township Solicitor, Ken Yerger of Carroll Engineering, Township Engineer, Zoning Officer Sandra Cantrell-Edwards and Township Secretary Tammy Swavely.
Chairman Miller called the meeting to order at 9:10 AM.
The minutes of October 22, 2007 were reviewed. Perkins made the motion to approve the October 22, 2007. Dilibero seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Reports:
Township Building: A Change Order was received on the Township Gazebo which incorporates wood sections in the rafters to prevent pigeons from nesting and four (4) coats of cedar tone stain. Perkins made the motion to approve the Change Order from Progressive Products and Materials Distributors, Inc. in the total amount of $1,900.00 as submitted in the form presented this morning. DiLibero seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Township Manager Report: The Township Manager Report for the week ending 1/19/08 was acknowledged as submitted.
Active Subdivision List: There are currently no pending deadlines.
Police Report: The Police Report for the month of December 2007 was acknowledged as received. Included in the report was a thank you note from Upper Uwchlan Township Police Department regarding Officer Patrick Butler’s assistance in the arrest of a suspect in a car theft in November 2007.
Bills List: The Bills List was reviewed. Perkins made the motion to approve the Bills List dated 1/18/08 in the total amount $24,257.46 be approved. DiLibero seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Correspondence:
A request to attend the PSATS Institute for Municipal Secretaries and Clerks was received from Township Secretary Swavely. Perkins made the motion that Swavely be permitted to attend at the cost of 225.00. DiLibero seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
A letter was received from PSATS regarding an introductory course designed for new Supervisors. DiLibero will attend.
A memo was received from Chester County Emergency Management Coordinators regarding an Orientation to better understand the department. All Supervisors are interested in attending.
Subdivision/Land Development:
Weatherstone: Revised escrow release requests have been received from Neal Fisher with the Hankin Group. Wendelgass stated that these are slightly premature, but could be forwarded to the Township Engineer and special counsel McMaster for review. Perkins made the motion to forward the revised escrow release request #1 to the Township Engineer and Special Solicitor for review. DiLibero seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Ludwig’s Square LP: Greg Adelman, Esq., representing Ludwig’s Square LP was present to discuss development possibilities on the parcel of land along Route 100. Two plans were shown, a by-right and one that would fit in with the Ludwig’s Corner Master Plan according to Adelman. The parcel is approximately 18-19 acres. The second plan Adelman stated would have a village type feel similar to a mini town center. The anchor would be approximately 45,000 square feet containing a small grocery store. The overall square footage of the plan is approximately 155,000. There are four (4) entrances shown on the plan. The other uses would likely be a pharmacy, bank, restaurants and general retail. These buildings would all fit into current zoning. Adelman would like feedback from the Board of Supervisors before submitting a proposed plan. The required sewage will be approximately 22,000 gallons with 7000 gallons being used for the Mackey property. Disposal is an issue that will need to be discussed with the Supervisors. Adelman stated that he is ready to submit a sketch plan to be reviewed by the Township. Miller stated that the sewage disposal will take a lot of work, but the Township is willing to work with him. Adelman stated that he would like the Township Engineer to review the proposed sketch and give him a list of comments to address before another submittal.
Oxford Rise: An escrow release request # 4 has been received on the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Perkins made the motion to forward this to Castle Valley Consultants for review. DiLibero seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Eagle Farms: The Arro Group has sent the Township a letter regarding an escrow release for the sanitary sewer, force mains and force main/Fellowship Road. This is for construction work for Phase 1/2A of the Ewing Tract-West Vincent Township site. Perkins made the motion that this be forwarded to the Township Engineer for review. DiLibero seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Paul Ylvisaker representing Toll Bros. was present to discuss the Township to sign the general permits that are now pending. Yerger has submitted a letter with some conditions dated 1/17/08. Perkins made the motion that Toll Bros. General Permits be approved and signed conditioned upon compliance with the Carroll Engineering letter dated 1/17/08. Dilibero seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Old Business:
Perkins mentioned that Community Day will be on May 10, 2007. She stated that she and Supervisor DiLibero will assist the existing, well-organized committee in any way necessary. Township Secretary Swavely will be the contact for residents and have other contacts available for distribution as necessary.
New Business:
Michelle Thomas, 6 Half Hill Road, Tax Parcel 25-4-36.3 received Final Approval on a lot line change May 24, 2007. She owes over $21,000.00 in attorney and engineering fees that she is protesting. Under the Agreements that she has signed and under the Municipal Planning Code, she must first pay her bills and then protest. Wendelgass would like to know how to proceed. Perkins stated that the Township residents are now footing the bill for her lot line change. Perkins made the motion that the Township Solicitor and Township Manager proceed with the proper channels to collect the funds that are due to the Township. Dilibero seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
On another issue, Thomas met with Township Zoning Officer Sandra Cantrell-Edwards to discuss a possible building permit. After a discussion and investigation, it was determined that Thomas approached Chester County in October 2007 to “reactivate” a plan from sometime in the 1950’s-1960’s that appears to be completely different from what she and her engineer have attested to in the past. This plan did not seem to be formally approved by the township. Thomas’ position appears to be that she has six (6) lots which do not appear to be supported by current lot lines. Before any action is taken by the Township, Perkins suggested that the Board meet with Thomas. The Board asked Siana to contact Chester County to ascertain what action was taken at the County level. Wendelgass will contact Thomas to see if she can meet with the Board before the Conditional Use Hearing (for another Applicant) tomorrow, 1/22/08 at 7:00 PM.
David Calvaresi GEYA Glenmoore-Eagle Youth Association came before the Board of Supervisors to discuss future soccer and baseball fields in the area. He stated that approximately 1700 kids are using the fields in West Vincent Township, 250 of who are West Vincent residents. They share the field with other local sports associations. Calvaresi stated that he wanted to let the Board know that the field use is very much needed and the field availability is getting harder and harder. He would like the Supervisors to keep this in mind for future planning in the Township. The Board gave him some suggestions of other fields in the meantime. He was advised that Chris McNeil, a Supervisor in East Vincent Township, is currently putting together a meeting of all local organizations and representatives from Townships to address this issue. Charles Jacob, Warrick Township, is addressing this problem with the Northern Federation of Chester County.
Business from the floor:
Sarah Shick, Planning Commission member, handed out the draft Northern Federation minutes that discussed future projects. Miller reiterated that he would like to make it clear that the Implementation Agreement needs to be completed before any other project begins; otherwise the newly drafted Recreation and Open Space Plan has no meaning.
Meeting Adjourned 10:20 AM
Respectfully Submitted,
Tammy Swavely
Township Secretary
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