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The annual reorganization meeting was called to order by Chairman Edward G. Meakim, Jr., at 5:00 PM on Monday, January 4, 1999, at the Township building, with all members 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 no discussion.
Vice Chairman, Dr. White, appointed Mr. Halvorsen as Temporary Chairman for the purpose of electing the Chairman of the Board for 1999.
Mr. Halvorsen opened the floor for nominations for Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, Mr. Meakim was unanimously nominated as Chairman of the Board for
1999.
Chairman Meakim opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chairman. On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Mr. Meakim, Dr. White was unanimously nominated as Vice Chairman.
Chairman Meakim announced the proposed Township and staff appointments for 1999, and asked for a motion and vote on the following appointments:.
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Township Manager - Sharon Lynn
Township Secretary - Sharon Lynn
Assistant Township Secretary - Dorine A. Conant
Finance Director/Treasurer - Corey Kemp
Assistant Treasurer - Cynthia L. Haldeman
Chief of Police - Michael J. Carroll
Township Engineer - Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr.
Roadmaster - David L. Mushrush
Building/Codes Official - Richard E. Hicks
Zoning Officer - Nancy D. Rodgers
Assistant Zoning Officer - Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr.
Assistant Zoning Officer - Richard E. Hicks
Township Solicitor - Buckley, Nagle, Gentry, McGuire & Morris
Fire Marshal - Ralph Brown
Assistant Fire Marshal - Donald A. Loane
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On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the foregoing appointments were unanimously approved.
Chairman Meakim announced the following proposed appointments for the specific terms in office to various Boards and Commissions and asked for a motion and vote on the appointments:
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BOCA Appeals Board 1 year
Park and Recreation Board 5 years
Daniel Dixon
Edward T. Smith
Pension Committee 1 year
Peter C. Anderson
J. Arnold Bair (alt.)
Gary S. Hess
William Keenan
Richard Weinstein
Planning Commission 4 years
Dean K. Diehl, Jr.
Jeffrey Laudenslager
Sewer Authority Board 5 years
John L. Windle
Vacancy Board 1 year
Zoning Hearing Board 3 years
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On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, the foregoing appointments were unanimously approved.
On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, the following depositories were unanimously approved for 1999:
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Commerce Bank
Mellon Bank
The First National Bank of West Chester
PNC Bank
First Union National Bank
Sovereign Bank
Malvern Federal Savings Bank.
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On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, it was unanimously moved to recommend to the Board of Auditors that the Township Finance Director and Manager bonds be set at $3,500,000 for 1999.
Chairman Meakim announced that in 1999 the Board of Supervisors will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM at the Township building.
Mr. Meakim announced the 1999 West Goshen Township Holiday Schedule:
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Friday January 1 - New Year's Day
Monday February - 15 Presidents' Day
Friday April 2 - Good Friday
Monday May 31 - Memorial Day
Monday July 5 - July Fourth
Monday September 6 - Labor Day
Thursday November 25 - Thanksgiving
Friday November 26 - Thanksgiving Friday
Friday December 24 - Christmas
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There will be one swing holiday, with the consent of Department Heads, which may be used for Lincoln's Birthday, Martin Luther King Day, or any other day during 1999.
On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, unanimous approval was given for the adoption of Resolution 1-1999, establishing the following boundaries for fire protection and the agencies chosen to
fulfill the public safety needs of West Goshen Township:
Boundaries
From Phoenixville Pike beginning at the northern boundary of West Goshen Township, southerly to the 322 By-pass, then along the PA 202 By-pass to South Concord Road; then south along South Concord Road to
the southern boundary of West Goshen Township.
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Fire Protection
Goshen Fire Department
West Chester Fire Department
Ambulance Service
Goshen Ambulance
Good Fellowship Ambulance
Rescue Service
Goshen Fire Department
West Chester Fire Department
Police Protection
West Goshen Police Department
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On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, unanimous approval was given for the adoption of Resolution 2-1999, setting the Township Manager's annual salary at $83,000 for 1999.
On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, it was unanimously moved to sign the actual use report of state funds ending December 31, 1998.
Mr. Meakim announced a reception will be held immediately following the meeting and all are invited.
Mr. Meakim opened the floor for public discussion and there was no discussion.
There being no further business, on motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the meeting was adjourned at 5:08 PM.
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