Board of Supervisor’s Meeting – 11/2/20
REGULAR MEETING
November 2, 2020
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 7:00 P.M.
721 Unionville Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
- CALL TO ORDER
Present: Township Staff & Consultants:
Chairman McKinstry Ross Unruh, Township Solicitor
Vice-Chairman Sarro Lisa Donlon, Township Engineer
Supervisor Monahan Neil Lovekin, Township Manager
Supervisor Matuszak Hannah Christopher, Township Treasurer
Supervisor Vannote Robert Clarke, Chief of Police
Jeff Simpson, Public Works Director
- PUBLIC COMMENT
Ruth Kranz- Carl of West Locust Drive asked about the Cell Tower signs located on Oak Tree Lane and what they signified.
- GENERAL DISCUSSION
- UPCOMING EVENTS
- There are none.
- ANNOUNCEMENTS
- There was an executive session held on November 2, 2020 before the regular meeting to discuss a personnel issue.
- There will be a virtual presentation of Open Space, Recreation and Environmental Resources Plan by the Brandywine Conservancy on November 9th at 7 p.m. This is the final public meeting.
- NEW BUSINESS
- An initial discussion of a township wide strategic plan was presented by Supervisor Kathryn Monahan via a power point presentation.
- The Historic Commission made a recommendation to accept the demolition permit submitted by the Longwood Gardens with regards to their Estate Greenhouses.
- An initial discussion of the 2021 Draft Budget was presented, and a virtual public meeting was scheduled to go through each line item for Thursday, November 12th at 7 p.m.
- CONTINUING BUSINESS
- An escrow release was requested by Longwood Preserve (Escrow Release #20) for phase 1 in the amount of $38,715.05 and agreed to by Engineer Donlon of VANDEMARK & LYNCH, INC. (V &L). Supervisor Monahan made a motion to approve the release and Supervisor Vannote seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
- Engineer Donlon approved an Escrow release for Northridge, Phase 1A and 1B (Release #12) in the amount of $89,998.02. Supervisor Vannote made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Sarro. Motion carried 5-0.
- Engineer Donlon of V & L recommended a release for Walnut Walk Phase 2 (Escrow Release #16) in the amount of $80,731.00. Chairman McKinstry made a motion, Vice Chairman Sarro seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Supervisor Vannote made a motion to approve the October 5th Board of Supervisor minutes. Supervisor Matuszak seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
- TREASURERS REPORT AND MONTHLY BILLS
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Sarro, seconded by Supervisor Vannote. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0, to approve the Treasurer’s Report and the Monthly Bills for the month of October 2020, as submitted.
Fund Expenditure
General $409,099.81
Payroll $67,654.58
Sewer $21,296.93
- ADJOURNMENT
All business having been discussed, a motion was made by Supervisor Monahan, seconded by Chairman McKinstry, and carried by a vote of 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 10:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Hannah Christopher
Treasurer/Assistant Township Manager
Monday, November 2, 2020
7:00 PM
ONLINE PARTICIPATION ONLY
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Public Comment will be heard during each agenda item when called upon by the Chair of the Board of Supervisors.
Questions may be submitted in advance to nlovekin@eastmarlborough.org.
If you require special accommodation, please call the Township office at 610-444-0725.
AGENDA
- CALL TO ORDER
- PUBLIC COMMENT
- GENERAL DISCUSSION
UPCOMING EVENTS
- None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Executive Session held on Monday, November 2, 2020
- Open Space, Recreation, & Environmental Resources Plan – Virtual Presentation Brandywine Conservancy – Final Public Mtg., November 9, 2020
- NEW BUSINESS
a. Township-Wide Strategic Plan – Initial Discussion
b. Draft 2021 Budget – Initial Discussion
- CONTINUING BUSINESS
a. Longwood Preserve, Phase 1 – Escrow Release #20
b. Northridge, Phase 1a/1b – Escrow Release #12
c. Walnut Walk, Phase 2 – Escrow Release #16, #18, & #19
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- TREASURER’S REPORT & MONTHLY BILLS
- ADJOURNMENT