Meeting of the Board – February 7, 2005

Chairman Cuyler H. Walker called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Township Building with a pledge to the United States flag. Board members Robert F. Weer, Sr., Eddie G. Caudill, and Richard E. Hicks were also present.

Minutes of January 3, 2005. The minutes were approved by unanimous vote (4-0).

Minutes of January 18, 2005. The minutes were approved by a vote of 3-0, with Rich Hicks abstaining, with the following amendment: “Glenelg Escrow Release #4. By unanimous vote (3-0), the Board approved the release of $90,051 in escrowed funds.”

Public Comment Period.

Ricky Tuel, Chief of Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company, gave a status report on the progress of the construction for the new facility in Unionville.

Robert F. Weer, Sr. asked about the status of the status of the Roundabout construction for Route 82. Construction is planned for the summer of 2005.

Wal-Mart Escrow Release # 12. Jeff Chickanosky was present to answer questions. The supervisors asked about the function of the stormwater basin, maintenance of the walking trails, and debris and plastic bags blowing around the site. By unanimous vote (4-0) the Board approved the release of $159,046, representing mostly contingency funds.

Glenelg Farm Escrow Release # 5. Robert Pearson was present; the Board voted unanimously (4-0) to release $13,095.15 in contingency funds.

Unionville Recreation Association. Jeff Fries presented a plan of proposed improvements at the Township-owned fields. The plan is to provide positive drainage for some of the existing fields, install restrooms and fencing, and re-grade the site for multi-purpose fields for games other than softball and baseball. They will be seeking contributions from other cooperating municipalities as well.

Request for Support for Variance for Restoring front porch at 808 Wollaston Road. Colleen Simpson represented property owners Kinter and Timberlake, who want to build a front porch within the present front-yard, as a part of restoration of the historic house. The Board spoke unanimously in favor of supporting the variance.

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Dewson-Mitchell Escrow. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to accept the VanDemark & Lynch recommendation of $1,077,356 for public improvements escrow for the 8-lot subdivision on Lenape-Unionville road.

Civil War Reenactment Ceremony. Joseph Sodomin requested waiver of the minimum insurance certification for a proposed re-enactment ceremony at Longwood Cemetery on February 26, 2005. The Board voted unanimously (4-0), to honor his request for the waiver.

Wawa Final Plan. Action tabled until March 3, 2005

Nolan Subdivision – Redrawing Property Line on Mill Road. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the final plan, with the addition of note # 15, providing that the existing access drive serve both lots.

Willowdale Town Center. Morris Stroud requested input from the Board in a request for a 667 square foot addition to Building # 9. The Board will request advice from Solicitor Frone Crawford on the procedural process, as itemized in Jim Hatfield’s letter of February 7, 2005.

Truman Welling Estate – Minor Subdivision. Eddie Caudill recused himself for this plan, which creates a 2+ acre plot with an existing house and garage. The Board approved the plan by a vote of 3-0.

Longwood Gardens Fireworks Permit. By unanimous vote (4-0), the Board approved the following fireworks dates, as requested by Longwood:

May 29, 2005, (with May 30 and June 1 as rain dates.)

July 3, 2005 (with July 4 and 6 as rain dates)

September 4, 2005 (with September 5 and 6 as rain dates)

September 10, 2005 (with September 11 and 12 as rain dates)

November 25, 2005 (no rain date) for a brief show for NBC 10 TV station

Resolution 05-07 – Membership of the Sewer Authority. By unanimous vote (4-0), the Board adopted the attached resolution, establishing the membership and terms of office of members of the Authority.

Meeting Schedule for 2005. The Board decided to schedule the July 2005 meeting on Tuesday, July 5^th ; the May meeting will be April 28^th. The full schedule will be sent out and re-advertised.

Bills. By unanimous vote (4-0), the Board approved the attached list of invoices for payment, with each supervisor abstaining where there is a perceived conflict.

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Treasurer’s Report. By unanimous vote (4-0), the Board approved the attached report.

Resolution 05-08 – Authorizing the Tax Collector, Berkheimer, to Impose and Retain Costs of Collection of Delinquent Taxes. By unanimous vote (4-0), the Board adopted the resolution with the attached fee schedule.

Erroneous Requests for Earned Income Taxes. Mr. Walker again requested that Berkheimer provide a process for identifying residents who have a post office box and are sent notices of earned income tax obligation, without noting that the tax is not an East Marlborough Township tax, and applies only if the property owner lives or works in a district which has enacted the tax.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.m., at which point the Board went into executive session to discuss personnel matters.

EAST MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP

Jane R. Laslo, Manager/Secretary