WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
DECEMBER 8, 1999

A regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors of West Goshen Township was called to order by Chairman Edward G. Meakim, Jr., at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 1999, at the West Goshen Township Administration Building. All members were present.  Mr. Meakim opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Mr. Meakim opened the floor for public comment and there was none.

Mr. Meakim commented on the success of the building dedication ceremonies. Mr. Meakim further acknowledged the large number of people who were in attendance for the ceremonies.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the Board unanimously approved the Board of Supervisor meeting minutes of November 10, 1999 and November 24, 1999.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved the Treasurer's Report dated November 30, 1999, for the General Fund, the Sewer Revenue Fund, the Waste and Recycling Fund, and the Capital Reserve Fund, as well as the bills to be paid from the General Fund, the Sewer Fund, the Capital Reserve Fund, and the Waste and Recycling Fund.

Chief Michael J. Carroll presented the police report for the month of November, 1999.  Chief Carroll announced that Santa Claus would be arriving at the Community Park by helicopter (weather permitting) on December 18, 1999 at 11:00 a.m.

Ralph Brown, Fire Marshal, gave the Fire Marshal Report for the month of November, 1999.  Mr. Brown also gave the report for Good Fellowship Ambulance and Goshen Fire and Ambulance Companies.

Richard E. Hicks, Building Official, gave the Building Inspection Activity Report for November, 1999.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, unanimous approval was given for the adoption of Ordinance No. 6-99, amending the West Goshen Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of 1976, as amended , codified in Chapter 72 of the Code of the Township of West Goshen. The purpose of this amendment was to "clean up" the current Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance with emphasis to clarify the number of copies of the plan required for submission upon Planning Commissions's review of the preliminary plan and after approval of the Final Plan.   In addition, emphasis was placed on the written approval from the Post Office of street names used on preliminary plan submissions, size of drawing required, provisions for the issuance and denial of Highway Occupancy permits by PennDOT and the same for the Township's provisions of safe ingress and egress into proposed development's provisions for residential subdivisions with more than 25 dwellings to be served by a minimum of two or more public streets connecting to an already existing public street and provisions for both preliminary plans and final plans to be submitted in specified readable electronic format.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, unanimous approval was granted for the Road Inspection Report for 2000.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, unanimous approval was granted to award the bids for the 2000 Chlorine & Sulfur Dioxide Contract, the 2000 No-Lead, Diesel Fuel and No. 2 Fuel Oil Contract, and the 2000 Maintenance Generator Contract, to the following:

2000 CHLORINE AND SULFUR DIOXIDE CONTRACT

CHLORINE:

VENDOR                           ONE TON                           150 LBS
The Chloramone Co.             $488.08                            $225.00
3037 S. Pike Ave – Suite 104
Allentown, PA 18193

SULFUR DIOXIDE:

VENDOR                           ONE TON                         150 LBS
The Chloramone Co.               $680.00                           $225.00
3037 S Pike Ave. – Suite 104
Allentown, PA 18193

2000 NO-LEAD, DIESEL FUEL AND NO. 2 FUEL OIL CONTRACT

VENDOR                       NO LEAD GAS
Reilly & Sons, Inc.                  0.8085
P.O. Box 183
Exton, PA 19341

VENDOR                       DIESEL FUEL                       NO. 2 FUEL OIL
Sheller Oil Co.                        0.7865                                       0.7615
P.O. Box 3311
West Chester, PA 19381

2000 MAINTENANCE GENERATOR CONTRACT

VENDOR                         TOTAL COST
Eastern Generator                  $5,356.90
Sales and Service
304 Baltimore Avenue
Folcroft, PA 19032

Discussion was heard concerning the status of negotiations between the Jerrehian Family and the North Hills Civic Association involving the location of a proposed new street from the proposed Jerrehian 25-lot residential subdivision to Penn Drive/North Penn Drive.  Mr. John E. Good, Esquire was present to represent Mr. Aram Jerrehian, who was also present.  Mr. Vincent Pompo, Esquire was present to represent the North Hills Civic Association.

Mr. Good advised that a new 25 lot subdivision has been planned on a portion of the Jerrehian property.  As a result of the location of this new subdivision, there would only be one access route to this development, which would run through the existing North Hills Development.  The North Hills Civic Association has opposed this new development due to the limited access road issue. The problem that is raised is that there would only be one access road available to approximately 100 homes. This is a problem in that if the access road is blocked for some unknown reason, the residents of the new development as well as the North Hills Development, would not have an alternative exit available.

Mr. Good has advised that his client has exhausted every effort to create another access route.  Mr. Good advises that the one way in which an access road is feasible, would not be cost efficient. Mr. Pompo disagrees and feels that there must be an alternative access route that can be created. In reviewing the plans, Mr. Pompo advises that Mr. Good and his client need to review the road system for the surrounding area of this new development as he is certain that another road can be created.

Mr. Good advised that this has been done and that the land itself does not allow for the safe construction of a new road. Mr. Good did advise that his client would be willing to provide a "dirt road" as an emergency temporary access road, with the intention that as the area becomes more developed, the roadway would eventually be paved.

The Board acknowledged and appreciated the information that was provided by both parties.  The Board advised that they would prefer that this matter be re- solved amicably between both parties.  If it could not be, then both parties would need to present their issues before the Board of Supervisors at a formal hearing.

Mr. Marvin Baughman, resident of 543 Georgia Lane, was present to express his appreciation to the Board on the recent article he read in the newsletter concerning the commencement of the project to improve the intersection at Paoli Pike and Five Points Road.

Mrs. Evelyn Baker, resident of 900 Sheridan Drive, requested that the stop sign located at Pomona Hill Drive and New Street be relocated to Rosary Lane and New Street.  Mrs. Baker believes that traffic would flow better if the stop sign were moved.  Chief Carroll advised that he would have Sgt. William C. Camlin, of the Traffic Safety Unit, review the matter.

No further public comments were made.

There being no further business, on motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.

       Respectfully submitted,

       Sharon Lynn

       Township Manager