EAST MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Meeting of the Board – December 4 2017
Chairman Richard Hannum, Jr. called the public meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Township Building by leading the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Board members John Sarro,Christine Kimmel and Robert F. Weerwere also present, as was Solicitor Frone Crawford, Planning Commission Chairman Cuyler Walker and Engineer Jim Hatfield.
Prior to the start of the official meeting Mr. Weer expressed his gratitude to the citizens of East Marlborough for trusting him for the past 50 years. He said it has been an honor and privilege to serve.
Chairman Hannum recognized Mr. Weer’s service to the Township and read a proclamation that was delivered by Representative Eric Roe on behalf of the State Legislature thanking Mr. Weer for his 30 year career as a Supervisor for East Marlborough Township.
Chairman Hannum also read a proclamation from the State Legislature for Eddie Caudill who was not able to attend due to hip replacement surgery. Mr. Caudill’s term ends on December 31 after serving 32 years on the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Hannum said both men had invested 30 years of their lives to serving the citizens of East Marlborough and offered a round of applause to recognize their achievements.
Public Comment Period. No comments.
Minutes of November 7, 2017. The minutes were approved by a vote of 4-0.
Glen Elg Escrow Release #19. Based on the recommendation of Engineer Jim Hatfield, the Supervisors voted 4-0 to approve the release of $67,091.77 from escrow. The remaining $7,300 will be released after the roads are dedicated to the Township.
Walnut Walk Phase I Escrow Release #11. Based on the recommendation of Engineer Jim Hatfield, the Supervisors voted 4-0 to approve the release of $65,700.
CJK/Longwood Preserve Final Plan Submission. John Jaros representing CJK Investors asked the Board of Supervisors for final approval of the Longwood Preserve Development Plans. Mr. Jaros said he clients had a addressed the following outstanding issue:
Sight distance on Schoolhouse Road at the Boulevard entrance – Mr. Jaros said his clients would raise a section of Schoolhouse Road (approximately 200’) by 6” to
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increase the sight distance to 350’. Mr. Hannum asked what impact the raising of Schoolhouse Road would have to other driveways or developments. Mr. Hatfield cautioned that the developers would need to obtain a temporary construction easement from one landowner to raise their driveway to meet the new height of Schoolhouse Road. Mr. Hatfield recommended obtaining the easement is a condition of final approval.
Mr. Walker conveyed the Planning Commissions wish to have the legal description and metes and bounds for the Emergency Access Driveway added to the plans as a condition of approval. The Planning Commission accepted the plans as submitted and agreed with the reasoning to stop the stub road connection to the Avello property at the walking trail rather than moving existing vegetation at this point.
Mr. Crawford asked the developer to offer the streets and Right of Way for dedication at the final plan recording. Also said the sales documents for the project should include language about the stub road becoming a connector road at some point in the future. The pedestrian easement connecting to the Doug White project needs to be shown on the final plan. The Supervisors granted the waiver request for the Shadow Analysis and said all outstanding issues and regulatory approvals must be granted prior to releasing the plans.
Supervisor-elect McKinstry asked if the developers were raising the same section of Schoolhouse Road that had been cut down in the 1960s and suggested that a three-way stop sign would make the entrance safer.
Resident Dave Adamson asked if accidents occur at the location of the intersection would the Township consider installing a three-way stop sign. He also asked for confirmation that the Boulevard entrance was 25’ from the Feeney estate and if a berm was going to be installed. Mr. Jaros answered for the developers and said the set-back would be 25’ and they would meet the landscape buffer that is required.
Resident Mike Carlino also expressed a desire for a three-way stop sign to be installed at the entrance. He said trucks back into his facility and a stop sign would improve the safety for everyone. Kevin Hallohan spoke on behalf of the developers and said that they prefer a stop sign too.
The Supervisors voted to approve the final plans by a vote of 4-0 with the following conditions:
- A temporary construction easement is obtained to raise one driveway;
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- The developer and consultants will continue to investigate the potential for installing a three-way stop sign at the entrance for the development;
- All outstanding issues raised by Township consultants will be addressed.
2018 Budgets. Mr. Weer raised a concern about the state fund budget and said the total was 2018 higher than the draft budget that was presented in November. Township Manager Prysock said the tally inadvertently added the year 2018 and that would be corrected. The proposed budgets were approved by the Supervisors with a vote of 4-0.
General Fund: $2,450,251.61
Sewer Fund: $1,179,440.00
State Fund: $ 816,453.93
Park Fund: $ 499,955.00
Resolutions. The following Resolutions were presented:
2017-16 Resolution to Prohibit Category 4 Casinos in East Marlborough Township. The Resolution passed 4-0.
2017-17 Resolution for a plan revision for the CJK/Longwood Preserve Sewer Planner Module. The Resolution passed 4-0.
2017-18 Resolution to set the light tax in Unionville. The Resolution passed 4-0.
2017-19 Resolution to set the Tax Levy for 2018. The motion was tabled until the December 18 Board of Supervisors meeting.
2017-20 Resolution to set the hydrant tax rates. The Resolution passed 4-0.
2017-21 Resolution to close certain Township roads and mark them “No Winter Maintenance”. The Resolution passed 4-0.
Unionville Run for Our Sons 5K. Paul Johnson requested the Township’s approval to close a small section of Route 82 and roads in the Fox Lee Manor and La Reserve subdivisions for the April 21st race to raise funds for the Parent Project for Muscular Dystrophy. Mr. Sarro asked Mr. Johnson if they marked the roads with paint to mark the course, he said no, they only use chalk or flour based markings. The Supervisors
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voted 4-0 to approve the road closures with the condition that the certificate of insurance is submitted to the Township prior to the race.
Bills. By unanimous vote (4-0) the Supervisors approved payment of invoice with the following totals:
General Fund: $145,193.45
Payroll: $ 50,656.39
Sewer Fund: $ 18,817.33
State Fund: $ 21,143.96
Unionville Park: $ 343.83
Treasurer’s Report. By unanimous vote (4-0) the Treasurer’s Report was accepted as submitted.
The public meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m., at which point the Supervisors went into Executive Session to review a legal matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Laurie Prysock
Township Manager
EAST MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The public is invited to farewell reception for Bob Weer beginning at 6:30 p.m.
AGENDA – December 4, 2017 – 7:00 P.M.
Subject to change
- Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
- Public comment period
- Approval of Minutes of November 7, 2017
- Walnut Walk Escrow Release
- Glen Elg Escrow Release
- CJK/Longwood Preserve Final Plan Submission
- Budgets for 2018
- Resolutions
- Resolution 2017 -15 Prohibiting the establishment of Act 42 Mini-Casinos in East Marlborough Township
- Resolution 2017 – 16 Sewage Planning Module for CJK/Longwood Preserve
- Resolution 2017- 17 Establishing tax rate for General Purposes, Open Space, Library, Fire Protection and Ambulance, Rescue and other Emergency Services for 2018
- Resolution 2017- 18 Establishing Light Tax Rate for 2018
- Resolution 2017 – 19 Establishing Hydrant Tax Rate 2018
- Resolution 2017 – 20 No Winter Maintenance on Specified Township Roads
- Run for Our Sons 5K Road Closures requested by Paul Johnson
- Bills
- Treasurer’s Report
- Adjournment
Note: There will be an executive session immediately followingthe public meeting to discuss an ongoing legal issue.