EAST MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Chairman Richard P.S. Hannum called the October 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, Eddie G. Caudill, Cuyler H. Walker, and Richard E. Hicks were also present, as was Solicitor Fronefield Crawford, Jr. and Engineer James H. Hatfield.
Minutes of September 13, 2004. The minutes were approved as prepared, by a vote of 3-0, with Eddie Caudill abstaining.
Public Comment Period. There were no comments.
Emergency Services Funding. Chris Kimmel, Chairman of the Kennett Area Regional Planning Commission and Vice-chair of the East Marlborough Township Planning Commission talked about KARPC’s request for a resolution from each municipality pledging .25 mill for continuing funding of emergency services. Although Board members were in support of the concept, there was not agreement on the immediate level of .25 mills funding; they agreed that it may take some time to get to that funding level. In addition, there are a number of details to be worked out, including but not limited to, the future funding to Po-Mar-Lin, since some of the supporting/served municipalities are not a part of the Kennett Area Regional group.
Pulte – Traditions at Longwood. The request for a bond reduction was tabled; no one was present to represent the request.
Longwood Land Development. Jonathan Jordan, Esq. and P.J. Close represented the developer in the request for final plan approval. By unanimous vote ((5-0), the Board approved the plan, subject to satisfaction of all items in the VanDemark & Lynch review letter of 9/28/04. It was further stipulated that the Board will be relying on the cooperation of Longwood Land Development in securing permission from Wal-Mart for both the northwest roadway connection as well as cutting back trees and brush which obstruct visibility on the curve of the Loop Road.
Po-Mar-Lin Land Development. Ricky Tuel, Fire Chief and Chris Burkett, P.E. represented the request for plan approval. By unanimous vote (5-0), the Board approved the preliminary plan, including the waivers requested, with the understanding that lighting will be addressed at the Final Plan stage. Additionally, the Supervisors understand that the Fire Company will grant an easement for both access and use of the four-acre land behind the existing Fire Company.
Schenarts-Primus Property Lot Line Change. Jim Fritsch, Tom Schenarts, and Bob Primus were all present to represent the plan. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) the
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approve the Final Plan, including waivers #a – #q, itemized in the VanDemark & Lynch review letter of 9/21/04, and subject to recommendation from Chester County Planning Commission.
Chevrolet Dealership. No one was present; there was no discussion.
Park Facilities Plan – Request for Extension. By unanimous vote (5-0), the supervisors approved and signed the request for a twelve-month extension to complete the pathways project in Unionville.
Easements for Unionville Pathways. Jane Laslo explained that there may be two or three property owners who will not grant the easements necessary to construct the pathways. The Board voted unanimously (5-0), to take the easement by condemnation, if necessary, so that the pathways can be completed.
Bills. By a vote of 3-0, with Messrs. Caudill and Weer abstaining, the attached Payroll itemization was approved for payment. By vote of 5-0, the remaining listing of payments was approved.
Treasurer’s Report. By unanimous vote (5-0), the attached report was accepted, as prepared.
Road Inspection. After discussion, the Board accepted the attached report
Greenbriar Hearing. The Board scheduled two dates for continuation of the Greenbriar hearing: November 10th and 17th.
The Board meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m., at which time the supervisors went into executive session to discuss personnel matters.
EAST MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP
Jane R. Laslo, Secretary/Manager