REGULAR MEETING

December 7, 2020

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS                                                                                            7:00 P.M.

721 Unionville Road

Kennett Square, PA 19348

 

 

1. 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 Vannote                            Hannah Christopher, Township Treasurer

Robert Clarke, Chief of Police

                                                      Jeff Simpson, Public Works Director

 

2. PUBLIC COMMENT

 

• There was no public comment.

 

3. GENERAL DISCUSSION

 

1. UPCOMING EVENTS

 

• There are none.

 

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

• Manager Lovekin announced that the draft 2021 budget is available for public inspection at the township building and on the township website.

 

4. NEW BUSINESS

 

1. Supervisor Monahan made a motion to approve the trail easement agreement presented between East Marlborough and Willowdale Chapel. Supervisor Vannote seconded the motion.  Motion carried 4-0.
2. Supervisor Monahan made a motion to approve all 4 of the outdoor facility enhancements for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School district, including the escrow recommendation from Vandemark and Lynch Inc., the PLIGT account agreement, the Deed of Dedication for Right of Way, and finally the subdivision and land development agreement. Supervisor Vannote seconded the motion.  Motion carried with a vote of 4-0.
3. Vandemark and Lynch Inc. engineer Donlon recommended an escrow release for Northridge in the amount of $89,496.57. Supervisor Monahan made a motion to approve the escrow release, Vice Chairman Sarro seconded the motion.  Motion carried 4-0.

 

 

 

5. ORDINANCE NO.  2020-04: AMENDING NON-UNIFORM PENSION PLAN

 

1. The propose ordinance was advertised in the November 29^th edition of the Daily Local News.

 

1. Supervisor Vannote made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2020-04, Supervisor Monahan seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

 

6. ORDINANCE NO. 2020-05: AMENDING UNIFORM PENSION PLAN

 

1. The proposed ordinance was advertised in the November 29^th edition of the Daily Local news.
2. Supervisor Monahan made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2020-05, Vice Chairman Sarro seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

 

7. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-38: ADDITON TO THE AGRICULTURAL SECURITY AREA DONZE (UPI 61-4-10)

 

Vice Chairman Sarro made a motion to approve Resolution 2020-38, Supervisor Vannote seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

 

8. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-39: PROCEDURES TO GOVERN THE PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR UNIFORMED AND NON-UNIFORMED PESNION PLANS.

 

Supervisor Vannote made a motion to approve resolution 2020-39, Supervisor Monahan seconded.  Motion carried 4-0.

 

9. RESOLUTION NO 2020-40; TEMPORARILY CLOSING CERTAIN ROADS IN THE TOWNSHIP DUE TO NO WINTER MAINTENANCE.

 

Vice-Chairman Sarro made a motion to approve Resolution no. 2020-40, Supervisor            Monahan seconded.  Motion carried 4-0.

 

10. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-41; FIXING THE 2021 CALENDAR YEAR TAX RATES

 

Supervisor Monahan made a motion to approve resolution no. 2020-41 with no tax increases, Vice Chairman Sarro seconded.  Notion carried 4-0.

 

11. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-42; DESIGNATION OF AGENT FOR COVID -19 DISASTER, DR-4506.

 

Supervisor Monahan made a motion to assign Hannah Christopher as the Townships agent for COVID-19 19 disaster relief.  Vice Chairman Sarro seconded.  Motion carried 4-0.

 

 

 

12. CONTINUING BUSINESS

 

1. Supervisor Monahan gave an update on the Township wide strategic plan.

 

1. Chairman of the Board McKinstry would like residents to submit a letter regarding opinions and  comments to the Environmental Quality Board on the Department environmental proposed carbon regulations.  The information will be posted on the township website so that individuals can submit their comments directly to the Environmental Board.

 

13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

Supervisor Monahan made a motion to approve the November Board of Supervisor minutes, Vice Chairman Sarro seconded.  Motion carried 4-0.

 

14. TREASURERS REPORT AND MONTHLY BILLS

 

A motion was made by Supervisor Vannote to approve the treasurers report and monthly bills. Vice Chairman Sarro seconded the motion. Motion carried by a vote of 4-0, to approve the Treasurer’s Report and the Monthly Bills for the month of November 2020, as submitted.

 

Fund                                        Expenditure

General                                    $402,724.29

Payroll                                     $72,100.00

Sewer                                      $26,208.04

 

15. ADJOURNMENT

 

 

All business having been discussed, a motion was made by Supervisor Vannote, seconded by Vice Chairman Sarro, and carried by a vote of 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Hannah Christopher

Treasurer/Assistant Township Manager

 

 

 

 

 

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Link to Meeting Packet: Meeting_Packet

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER

PUBLIC COMMENT

GENERAL DISCUSSION

UPCOMING EVENTS

• • None

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• • Draft 2021 Budget available for public inspection at township building and on township website

NEW BUSINESS

 Willowdale Chapel Trail Easement Agreement

Outdoor Facility Enhancements – Unionville-Chadds Ford School District

• Escrow Recommendation
• PLGIT Account Escrow Agreement
• Deed of Dedication for Right-Of-Way
• Subdivision and Land Development Agreement

Northridge, Phase 1a/1b – Escrow Release #13

ORDINANCE NO. 2020-04: AMENDING Non-Uniform Pension PLAN

 Public Hearing to Consider Ordinance No. 2020-04

The proposed ordinance was advertised in the November 29, 2020 edition of the Daily Local News

Vote to Adopt Ordinance No. 2020-04

ORDINANCE NO. 2020-05: AMENDING Uniform Pension PLAN

 Public Hearing to Consider Ordinance No. 2020-05

The proposed ordinance was advertised in the November 29, 2020 edition of the Daily Local News

Vote to Adopt Ordinance No. 2020-05

RESOLUTION NO. 2020–38: ADDITION TO THE AGRICULTURAL SECURITY AREA DONZE (UPI 61-4-10)

RESOLUTION NO. 2020–39: Procedures to Govern The Procurement of Professional Services for Uniformed and Non-Uniformed Pension Plans

RESOLUTION NO. 2020–40: TEMPORARILY CLOSING CERTAIN ROADS IN THE TOWNSHIP DUE TO NO WINTER MAINTENANCE

RESOLUTION NO. 2020–41: FIXING THE 2021 CALENDAR YEAR TAX RATES

RESOLUTION NO. 2020-42: DESIGNATION OF AGENT FOR COVID-19 DISASTER, DR-4506

CONTINUING BUSINESS

Township-Wide Strategic Plan – Status Update

Letter Regarding Public Comments to the Environmental Quality Board on the Dept. of Environmental Protection’s Proposed Carbon Regulations

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

TREASURER’S REPORT & MONTHLY BILLS

ADJOURNMENT