EAST MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Meeting of the Board – August 5, 2013 – 7 P.M.
Chairman Cuyler H. Walker called the public meeting to order at 7 p.m. in the Township building, by leading the group in the pledge of allegiance. Board members Richard P.S. Hannum, Robert F. Weer, Eddie G. Caudill and Richard E. Hicks were also present, as were Solicitor Fronefield Crawford, Jr. and Engineer James W. Hatfield.
Public Comment Period. Mr. Hicks noted that the Board of Auditors had not met in the current year. Mr. Walker requested that a public meeting for the auditors be scheduled.
Minutes of July 1, 2013. By unanimous vote (5-0), the minutes were approved as prepared.
Minutes of Special Meeting of July 30, 2013. By unanimous vote (4-0, with Mr. Hannum abstaining because he had not attended the meeting), the minutes were approved as prepared.
Kennett Area Senior Center. Tom Hoehle, Ken Schreffler, Bill Hewton, and Bob Mantell spoke about the works, activities, and assistance that the Senior Center provides for locals. Many volunteers assist with their programs. The Center charges $35 per year for membership, although membership is not required for participation. Of the 2500 people who participate each year, about 700 hold memberships. Approximately 100 of the participants are from East Marlborough. They are seeking a contribution of $2,000 from East Marlborough to help to off-set expenses.
Dambro Request to Cut Trees to Provide for Installation of a Pipe. Jim Fritsch, P.E. of Regester Associates, represented Mr. Dambro and explained the request. Since the outlet pipe from Willowdale Town Center discharges immediately west of the Dambro property, approximately midway north to south, Mr. Dambro would like to re-route that pipe to the south and east. He believes that the discharge from the storm pipe is contributing to or causing the thin band of wetlands that has been identified in the center of the Dambro 6+ acre site. Of the 8 trees proposed to be removed, two are 12 inches in diameter, five are 6 inches in diameter and one is 4 inches. Mr. Fritsch said that installation of the 24-inch pipe would cause minimal disturbance, and would not necessitate a permit from Chester County Conservation District. By unanimous vote (5-0), the Supervisors voted to deny the request to remove the eight trees.
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Weisbrod Subdivision Plan. Wayne Grafton represented the owner with the request to subdivide the 295-Acre Weisbrod property into two large lots: Lot A would be approximately 229 Acres and Lot B would be approximately 66 Acres. The plan provides for no construction, and requests 13 waivers, dealing essentially with final land development issues such as storm water management, wetland delineation, shadow analysis, and other similar requirements of subdivisions which provide for construction. By unanimous vote (5-0), the Supervisors approved the plan, together with the 13 waivers.
Bank of America – Final Land Development – The Plan was represented by Joseph Brion, Esq., and Adam Brower, P.E. from EB Walsh and Associates. Mr. Brower said that most of the items in the VanDemark and Lynch review letter of July 23, 2013 have been addressed. However, the location, ownership, and maintenance of the section of pedestrian sidewalk that is along Schoolhouse Road, but off of the Bank site, has not yet been resolved. Additionally, the Maintenance Agreement for the culvert located within the PennDOT right-of-way on U.S. Route One is still being addressed. The Supervisors requested that the brick color used for the building be lighter in color than the one depicted on the proposed building plans.
By unanimous vote (5-0), the Supervisors approved the final plans, with conditions noted above, as well as items listed in the VanDemark & Lynch review letter, all items in the Conditional Use approval, and any recommendations from the East Marlborough Fire Marshal.
TD bank – Preliminary Plan. Joseph Brion, Esq. and Matthew Chartrand, P.E. of Bohler Engineering, represented the applicant requesting Preliminary Plan approval. Mr. Brion offered $15,000 in lieu of extending the sidewalk across the stream to the property line with CVS, as well as granting a perpetual ultimate right-of-way to provide the land for the future sidewalk. The Supervisors approved the Preliminary Plan by unanimous vote (5-0), with conditions as noted in the VanDemark and Lynch review letter of August 1, 2013, as well as granting the two waivers requested, dealing with a shadow analysis and relocation of street trees.
Lincoln Property. Mr. David Lincoln asked that his expired zoning permit (issued June 2012) be extended to give him more time to construct the storage shed. Chairman Walker explained that the item would be handled in executive session, because there is an appeal pending of Judge Maisano’s decision. Mr. Lincoln said, “We withdrew the appeal. You have my word on that.” No further action was taken.
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Clarke Christmas Trees – Request to sell trees at the former Citgo Station on Route One. By a vote of 4-1, with Mr. Hicks opposed, the Supervisors approved the limited sale of the Christmas trees, from approximately Thanksgiving until Christmas, 2013. Mr. Clarke agreed that he would turn out the lights by 9 p.m. each evening, and will abide by Township ordinance regulations regarding signs.
Pedestrian Access at Willowdale Intersection. Mr. Weer reported on the proposed changes to make the intersection accessible to pedestrians, including:
a) Modifying the signal to provide for a pedestrian time, including count-down signal
b) Painting the crosswalks (to be done by Township painting contractor)
c) Installing a street light above the intersection for better visibility
d) Engineering for modifications to the signal
By unanimous vote (5-0), the Board approved the expenditure of a maximum of $18,000, with the Signal Service charges to be paid from the State Fund and the remainder to be paid from the General Fund.
Unionville Traffic Calming. Supervisor Richard Hannum reported on progress and recommendations of the Safety Committee. The recommendations include:
a) Reduce speed limit from 35 to 30 MPH in the Village of Unionville from the Roundabout to Mill Road,
b) Purchase and install two signs for Historic Village, donated by East Lynn Grange,
c) Consider locations for between six and thirteen crosswalks. (More information is needed about locations and cost of crosswalks.)
d) Construct sidewalks on the south side of Route 82 in the Village, extending east and south to the sidewalks at LaReserve.
Mr. Weer asked whether the Township could put a pedestrian island on Route 842, at the intersection of Rt. 82, near the Barnes property.
By unanimous vote (5-0), the Board approved: a) the reduced speed limit, and b) the installation of the Historic signs.
Obstruction of Sidewalk at Floga’s Restaurant, Marlborough Square. Mark Benzel noted that the tables and screen installed on the public sidewalk at Floga’s Bistro obstruct pedestrian access, making people walk in the street. Floga will be asked to remove the barrier.
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Bills. By unanimous vote (5-0), with each supervisor abstaining on a single item with a perceived conflict of interest, the Supervisors approved the attached list of invoices, with the following totals:
General Fund $102,817.84
Payroll $ 50,955.59
Development Fund (Park) $ 12,502.76
Sewer Fund $ 27,262.06
Treasurer’s Report. By unanimous vote (5-0), the Supervisors accepted the attached report, as prepared.
The public meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m., at which point the Supervisors went into executive session with Solicitor Crawford to discuss a pending legal issue.
EAST MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP
Jane R. Laslo, Secretary/Manager
08/05/13 7:00PM Supervisors Meeting
Agenda and or meeting minutes will be posted here in the future.
EAST MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA – August 5, 2013 – 7 P.M.
Call to Order – Pledge
Public Comment Period
1. Minutes of July 1, 2013, and Special meeting of July 30, 2013
2. Kennett Area Senior Center – Highlight of Programs, request for support – Tom Hoehle
3. Dambro- Request for Tree removal for piping storm water from basin on Willowdale Towne Center to south and east side of Dambro property
4. Weisbrod Plan – dividing 300-Acre farm into 2 parcels
5. Bank of America – Final Plan
6. TD Bank – Final Plan
7. Lincoln Property – request for agreement for construction of storage shed – John Spangler, Esq. – POSTPONED
8. Request to sell Christmas Trees at former gas station on Route One – Joe Clark
9. Willowdale Intersection – Proposal from Signal Service for adapting signals for pedestrian access – Bob Weer
10. Unionville Village Safety Committee report – Buzz Hannum
11. Bills
12. Treasurer’s Report
NOTE—There will be a brief executive session immediately following the public meeting to discuss a pending legal matter.