WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
JUNE 23, 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, June 23, 1999, at the Township Building.  Mr. Edward Meakim and Dr. Robert White were present, and Mr. Raymond Halvorsen was absent. 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. Meakim, 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.

Dr. White made an announcement commending Officer William Camlin for a service call in which he recently responded to at 293 MacKenzie Drive. Dr. White relayed that on Friday, June 18, 1999, Ofc. Camlin responded to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Calsin, for a person who fell through a glass coffee table.  Ofc. Camlin was on scene within 90 seconds of dispatch and immediately took control of the situation. He was able to treat the patient (Mrs. Calsin) and assist her in remaining calm until ambulance personnel arrived and transferred her to the hospital.

Ms. Sharon Lynn, Township Manager, stated that BFI will pick up trash on Monday, July 5, 1999.  Ms. Lynn announced the retirement of Sgt. Anthony F. DiRocco. Ms. Lynn further announced that Mr. Anthony F. DiRocco will be the new Maintenance Facilities Manager for the new building complex.

Mrs. Evelyn Baker, resident of 900 Sheridan Drive, asked for clarification of the cleaning bid as well as clarification of the new title of Maintenance Facilities Manager to which Dr. White responded by briefly discussing the cleaning bid. Dr. White explained the need for the new position of Maintenance Facilities Manager as being due to the increase in square footage of the new building. This employee will oversee the maintenance operations of the new complex and will supervise the cleaning contractor during various assigned hours.

On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, the Board appointed Mr. Michael P. Bannan as a regular member of the Planning Commission.  Mr. Bannan had served as an alternate member of the Planning Commission since his appointment on April 24, 1996 and he replaces Harvey T. Corbett, who recently resigned from the Planning Commission Board.

On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, unanimous approval was given to accept a donation from West Chester University in the amount of $855.00.  Said amount is to be deposited into the Volunteer Fire Contribution Account.  Dr. White added his appreciation to the University for this donation.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, unanimous approval was given for the adoption of Resolution No. 15-99, for the following traffic regulatory sign:

Section 78-10 Truck Restrictions

Name of Street                       Limits
Rhodes Avenue      South High Street to Snyder Avenue

Section 78-12 Speed Limits

Name of Street   Speed Limit (MPH)                           Location
Rhodes Avenue            25                          South High Street to Snyder Avenue

It was noted that this resolution was adopted based on the concerns of the residents from East Rhodes Avenue. The residents had a meeting with Dr. Robert White, Sharon Lynn, and Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr., in reference to a request to make their street one-way.  Sharon Lynn advised that the residents were to get back to her with their preference of direction for the one-way roadway.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved a 2-Lot Industrial Subdivision located at 900 Lawrence Drive for West Goshen Township.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, unanimous approval was given to award the bid for Lot No. 8, 900 Lawrence Drive, 4.314 acres, owned by West Goshen Township, to John Drury at $95,000 per acre.  It was noted that Mr. Drury's bid was the only one received. The Board authorized the Township Manager to sign the agreement of sale as prepared by Ronald C. Nagle, Esquire, Township Solicitor.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, unanimous approval was given to the content of the Supplemental Findings of Fact for the Conditional Use Application for the Fern Hill Corporation, LP. These Findings are based on a hearing held on March 10, 1999 by the Board of Supervisors and additional evidence presented on April 28, 1999. These findings indicated that a traffic light is warranted at the intersection of Old Route 29 (Phoenixville Pike), Goshen Road and Fern Hill Road based upon existing traffic counts conducted by Andreas Heinrich, P.E. In addition, widening of all four legs of this intersection is required to accommodate future traffic as well as additional left turn phasing/timing of the traffic signals. The traffic signals will be installed as part of Phase 1 of this project and paid for solely by Fern Hill Corporation, LP. Additional recommendations and design standards are included in these Findings of Fact.

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 4:23 p.m.

       Respectfully submitted,

       Sharon Lynn
       Township Manager