EAST MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Temporary Chairman Richard P.S. Hannum called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Building with a pledge to the United States flag. Board members Robert F. Weer, Eddie G. Caudill, Cuyler H. Walker and Richard E. Hicks were also present, as was Solicitor Fronefield Crawford, Jr. Township Engineer James H. Hatfield arrived later.
Reorganization: By vote, the following appointments were made for 2005:
Chairman – Cuyler H. Walker (4-0, with Mr. Walker abstaining.)
Vice-Chair – Richard E. Hicks (4-0, with Mr. Hicks abstaining.)
Manager/Secretary/Treasurer – Jane R. Laslo, (5-0)
Codes Enforcement Officer – Jane R. Laslo, (5-0)
Building Inspector – Eddie G. Caudill (4-0, with Mr. Caudill abstaining)
Solicitor – Fronefield Crawford, Jr. (5-0)
Sanitary Engineer – Mark Prouty at URS, Inc. (5-0)
Traffic Engineer – Traffic Planning & Design (5-0)
Plan Review/Stormwater Engineer – Jim Hatfield at VanDemark & Lynch (5-0)
Planning Consultant – Glackin, Thomas, Panzak – (5-0)
Road Liaison Supervisor – Robert F. Weer (4-0, with Mr. Weer abstaining)
Roadmaster – Eddie G. Caudill (4-0, with Mr. Caudill abstaining)
Assistant Roadmaster – Dennis Mellinger (5-0)
Registered Elector – Thomas Schenarts (5-0)
Emergency Management Coordinator – Robert F. Weer, Jr. (4-0, with Mr. Weer abstaining)
Voting Delegate to State Convention – Richard E. Hicks (4-0, with Mr. Hicks abstaining)
Library Representatives – Jon Olson and William Landmesser (5-0)
Regional Planning Commission Rep – Christine Kimmel
Fire Marshall – Longwood Fire Company chief (5-0)
Chief of Police – Gerald Davis (5-0)
Safety Liaison – Robert F. Weer (4-0, with Mr. Weer abstaining)
Meeting Place – Township Building, 7:30 P.M. on the 1st Monday of each month, except for March 3, (Thursday), May 9, July 5 (Tuesday), and September 6 (Tuesday) (5-0)
Treasurer’s Bond – $2,000,000 (5-0)
Depositories Authorized – PLGIT, First National Bank of Chester County, Wachovia and Boenning and Scattergood, (4-0, with Mr. Walker abstaining)
Minutes of December 6, 2004. By unanimous vote (5-0), the minutes were approved, with a correction to the dedication of the tree for former Supervisor David Woodward.
Annual Township Reports.
Roads – Mr. Caudill summarized the road activities for the past year, including plowing and de-icing, maintenance and repair. He also noted that permits were issued for 101 new single-family dwellings, 141 additions/decks and miscellaneous permits, and 4 commercial projects.
Police Department – Mr. Hicks summarized police activities for the past year, noting that the department handled 587 complaints. The traffic recorder (JMAR) is working and lines have been painted on many township roads to facilitate traffic movements and speeds.
Community Services - Mr. Weer reported on activities at the ball fields in Unionville, managed by URA and serving a total of 900 participants in the Unionville-Chadds-Ford School District, 320 of whom are residents of East Marlborough Township. The URA has plans to modify the fields so that field hockey and girls lacrosse can also be accommodated at the site. In addition, they will be installing water and sewer facilities.
The resident adjacent to the ball fields said he had been told that lighting was to be installed at the site, and he inquired of the Board. He also had placed a notice in the post office about proposed lighting, and that notice brought other residents to the meeting to learn about the lights. The supervisors and township officials have no knowledge of proposed lighting, but will make additional inquiries.
Emergency Services – Mr. Weer noted that East Marlborough Township has budgeted $96,800 for direct contributions to emergency services, in addition to workers compensation insurance premiums. In 2004, Longwood Fire Company made 572 calls, 126 of which were in East Marlborough Township, totaling 22%. Po-Mar-Lin made 241 calls, 138 of which were in East Marlborough Township, totaling 57%. (54 of those were automatic alarms). Mr. Weer thanked all of the volunteer, those who work in emergency services as well as those who contribute time to various committees.
Land Preservation – Mr. Walker noted that the greatest achievement in the past year was the Agricultural Preservation Zoning, approved in September. He said that the Township is pursuing opportunities to preserve additional lands, and he requested information from the public regarding any owner or property which should be investigated.
Summary - Mr. Hannum spoke of the dedication of Township staff and volunteers, and singled out Mr. Schenarts who served on the Planning Commission for many years and is now planning to move west, and of the 36 years of honorable service of Supervisor and Roadmaster Eddie Caudill. He said it has been a pleasure to serve on the Board.
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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD.
Richard Paisley, a Unionville resident, inquired about the progress with traffic speed and control in Unionville. He was told that a study has been ordered for control at Wollaston Road and Routes 82/162. In addition, construction of the roundabout at the eastern end of Unionville Village is scheduled for the 2005 construction season.
Glenelg Farm. The escrow release was postponed, pending a representative.
Nolan Subdivision. The application for a subdivision involving a lot line change was represented by Neil Land, Esq. and Robert Worthington of Chester Valley Engineers. Mr. Land requested approval of the plan without dedication of a 25-foot right-of-way and the location of a separate drive for the northern lot. Board members were unanimous in requesting that the drive be located; Mr. Land requested an extension of review time, until the February 7, 2005 Board meeting, to consult with his client. The Board agreed to the time extension and further requested that the Natural Lands Trust provide a letter stating its objection to the granting of the additional right-of-way along the eastern side of Mill Road.
Rebecca Lockerby – Question about lot line change. Ms. Lockerby did not appear; there was no discussion.
Truncellito Plan – Proposed lot line change on Northbrook Road. Mr. Truncellito presented a sketch plan and described how and why he would like to move the boundary line approximately 150 feet to the south. The board members discussed the many constraints of the property and the need for wetland delineation.
David Lapp – Proposed Insurance Office in Unionville. Mr. Lapp and his architect, Ronald David Osborne presented a concept plan for adaptive use of an existing dwelling on approximately one-quarter acre in Unionville Village. He was advised that he could proceed to conditional use application.
Chartwell – Resolution 05-07. Scott Emerson represented the request for a revision the Township’s Act 537 Plan, subject to final review and recommendation by Mark Prouty of URS. The revision is procedural for accommodation of the proposed 77 townhomes into the Township’s Regional Spray Facility.
Wawa. Action was postponed until the February 7, 2005 Board meeting.
Proposed Car Wash behind Hilton Inn. Scott Boorst spoke about a proposal to construct a partly automated car-wash on the site proposed for a bank. The Board saw no objections and suggested that Mr. Boorst proceed to conditional use application.
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Eckman Dental Office on SS Route One. The Board noted that they need to know the actual square footage of the exterior foot print of the proposed plan prior to Final plan approval. Applicant’s attorney, Mr. Michael Naseef will be notified.
Resolution 05-01 – Appointment of Auditor. By unanimous vote (5-0), the Board approved the attached resolution, re-appointing Tim Umbreit of Umbreit and Korengal to audit the Township account books.
Resolution 05-02 – Planning Commission Membership. By unanimous vote (5-0), the Board approved the attached resolution, setting the terms of office and affirming the
membership of the planning commission.
Resolution 05-03 – Zoning Hearing Board Membership. By unanimous vote (5-0), the attached resolution was approved, appointing Dick Pratt to fill the unexpired term of his father, Gilbert Pratt; setting the terms of office; and affirming the full membership of the Zoning Hearing Board.
Resolution 05-04- Historic Commission. By unanimous vote (5-0), the Board approved the attached resolution setting the terms of office and affirming the membership of the Historic Commission.
Resolution 05-05 – Historic and Architectural Review Board. By unanimous vote (5-0), the Board approved the attached resolution setting the terms of office and affirming the membership of the HARB.
Resolution 05-06 – National Incident Management System. By unanimous vote (5-0), the Board approved the attached resolution regarding to standardized procedures.
Ordinance 05-01 – Establishing Minimum Regulations Applicable to Emergency Communications Systems. Action tabled pending further information.
Bills. By unanimous vote (5-0) with each supervisor abstaining on items of a perceived conflict, the Board approved the attached list of invoices for payment.
Treasurer’s Report. The monthly report was approved by unanimous vote (5-0).
The meeting was adjourned at 10:22 p.m., at which point the Board went into executive session to discuss personnel matters.
EAST MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP
Jane R. Laslo, Manager/Secretary