WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
JULY 28, 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, July 28, 1999, at the Township 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.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the Board unanimously approved the bills to be paid from the General Fund, the Sewer Fund, the Capital Reserve Fund, and the Waste and Recycling Fund.

Chairman Edward G. Meakim announced that the bid received and read at the Board of Supervisors meeting on July 14, 1999 for the Window Cleaning Contract for the new Municipal Complex was rejected since it was the only bid received.  Mr. Meakim further announced that the bids received and read for the Cleaning and Maintenance Contract for the new Municipal Complex were also rejected due to the inconsistencies in the returned proposals. Mr. Meakim announced that rebid for these contracts was advertised on July 20, 1999 and July 27, 1999 with bids to be opened and read at the Board of Supervisors meeting on August 11, 1999.

Raymond H. Halvorsen introduced Lieutenant Jeffrey Johnson of the West Chester Police Department. Lieutenant Johnson was in attendance on behalf of the West Chester Police Department to present Officer William C. Camlin with an Award of Appreciation for Officer Camlin's assistance with the Borough's Anniversary Parade.  Officer Camlin was instrumental in the organization of providing alternate traffic patterns and traffic control in an orderly, timely fashion. His assistance was greatly appreciated by the West Chester Police Department.

Nancy Rodgers, Zoning Officer, announced that the Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on August 10, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. in the Township Building to consider ZHB 5-99. The applicant, Atlantic Pipeline Corporation, c/o Sun Pipeline Company, is seeking a Special Exception and a Variance for relief necessary to add a new pumphouse building.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, unanimous approval was given for the adoption of Resolution No. 17-99, for the following traffic regulatory signs:

Section 78-9 Stop Intersection

Stop Sign On   Direction of Travel   At intersection of
Spruce Avenue  Both                           Parkside Avenue
Spruce Avenue  Both                           Oak Lane

Section 78-11 One-Way Highways

Name of Street   Direction of Travel                   Limits
Rhodes Avenue      North                        Between East Rhodes Avenue
                                                                       and Snyder Avenue

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, unanimous approval was given for the adoption of Resolution No. 18-99, to hold a hearing on September 22, 1999, to consider the addition of a telecommunications antenna to an existing telecommunications tower and the expansion of an existing equipment area pursuant to the provisions of Section 84-57.03.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, unanimous approval was given for the adoption of Resolution No. 19-99, recognizing Sergeant Anthony F. DiRocco on his retirement from the Police Department.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, unanimous approval was given for final land development for 15,750 sq. ft. on industrial buildings for Richard Currie located on the north side of Saunders Lane at Saunders Court. James Haigney was present.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, unanimous approval was given for final land development for a 25,600 sq. ft. flex building for Richard A. Baxter located on the east side of Andrews Drive, north of Saunders Lane. Richard A. Baxter was present.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, unanimous approval was given of a final 35-lot residential subdivision for Greenhill Station, Inc. located between Greenhill Avenue and Pottstown Pike, north of Farren Lane. Vic Abdala was present.

Ms. Evelyn Baker, resident of 900 Sheridan Drive, requested that the Township place "No Parking" signs on both sides of Jones Lane, between Rosary Lane and Spruce Avenue. Ms. Baker advised that when any large event occurs at the Roslyn Swim Club, people tend to park on both sides of the street which makes it impossible for any vehicle, including an emergency vehicle, to travel on the roadway. Chief Carroll advised that the Police Department will investigate the situation and will advise the public of the results at the next township meeting.

Phil Yocum, resident of 857 Spruce Avenue, wanted to express his appreciation to the Board for their assistance with traffic control on Spruce Avenue.  Mr. Yocum advised the Board that the speed limit sign was missing on the East End of Spruce Avenue, just off of High Street. Mr. Yocum question- ed if this sign was going to be replaced.  The Board advised that this sign would be replaced and instructed Ms. Sharon Lynn, Township Manager, to ensure that this was done.

No further public comments were made.

There being no further business, on motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, the meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted,

       Sharon Lynn

       Township Manager