WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
SEPTEMBER 22, 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, September 22, 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.  Mr. Marvin Baughman, resident of 543 Georgia Lane, suggested that, for the benefit of new Township residents, the Township should place certain information about trash pick up in each quarterly newsletter.  Mr. Baughman further questioned whether a decision had been made concerning the vacancy on the Zoning Hearing Board.  The Board acknowledged the suggestion for the newsletter and advised Mr. Baughman that the vacancy on the Planning Commission had not been made. The Board further acknowledged that there was not a vacancy on the Zoning Hearing Board, as was previously noted in the Township newsletter and on the Web site.

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.

Mr. Edward G. Meakim, Jr. acknowledged the receipt of a donation in the amount of $4,000.00 from QVC for landscaping improvements planned for the new Municipal Complex. Ms. Sharon Lynn, Township Manager, advised that this donation was a result of a recycling program conducted by QVC and the proceeds from the program were donated to various organizations.  Ms. Evelyn Baker, resident of 900 Sheridan Drive, questioned whether the trees and their respective memorial plaques, which had to be removed for construction of the new municipal complex, would be replaced.  Ms. Sharon Lynn advised that the trees were in the process of being replaced and the plaques would again be placed to memorialize each individual.

Raymond H. Halvorsen announced that there would not be a Supervisors Meeting on October 13, 1999 since he and Dr. White would be away.  A meeting date will be announced at a future time.

Sharon Lynn, Township Manager, announced the public sale of the used office equipment that would not be used in the new municipal complex. Ms. Lynn advised that the sale would occur on Saturday, September 25, 1999 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday, September 27, 1999 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, September 28, 1999 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, unanimous approval was given for the final land development plan for a 1412 S.F. storage building located at 603 Montgomery Avenue for Sheller Oil Company. Mr. Chris Petry was present to represent the plan.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, unanimous approval was given for the final land development plan for a 5700 S.F. building, golf driving range and a 9-hole chip & putt course located on the east side of Hagerty Boulevard, south of Route 202 for Construction and Design, Inc. Mr. William Freas and Mr. James Kammerer were present to represent the plan.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, unanimous approval was given for a final land development plan for a 2044 S.F. addition to the pumping station located at 1201 Boot Road for Atlantic Pipeline Corporation. Bruce Wagner was present to represent Sun Pipeline.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, unanimous approval was given for a Final 2-lot subdivision (lot line change) located on the south side of American Boulevard for Airfield Properties, Inc. Mr. Dan Daley, a representative of Welsh & Associates, was present to represent the plan.

At 4:18 p.m. the meeting was temporarily adjourned in order to conduct Supervisory Hearing S-2-99.

West Goshen Township
Supervisory Hearing
September 22, 1999

S-2-99

Supervisory Hearing S-2-99, which was duly advertised, was called to order by Chairman Edward G. Meakim, Jr. at 4:18 p.m.  All members were present.

Ronald C. Nagle, Esquire, Township Solicitor, was present to represent the Township.  R. Douglas Stewart, Professional Land Planner, presented the plan for the applicant, Judith A. Williams. The applicant is seeking conditional use for additional telecommunications antennas to be installed on an existing telecommunication tower as required by Section 84-57-03.

See Court Reporter's Transcript

Upon completion of all testimony, an issue was presented concerning the health risks involved to the surrounding community upon constructing the towers.  Mr. Stewart was unable to provide any oral testimony or written facts concerning the safety of the towers to the surrounding community. Mr. Nagle suggested that the hearing be continued until a letter was received from Dr. Foster, a well-known technical expert, concerning the safety of the towers. Mr. Nagle suggested that the letter contain:
§ A statement advising that the combination of towers at this site is at a safe level for the surrounding community
§ A statement that although the tower is closer to the ground than the other towers at this location, it is still as safe as the others
§ A proof of licensure by the FCC

Mr. Nagle recommended that the record stay open and the hearing be continued until the proper paperwork was received. If the information provided was sufficient, another hearing would not be required. The decision would be rendered promptly after receipt of such paperwork. Mr. Halvorsen moved to accept Mr. Nagle's recommendation and Dr. White motioned to continue the hearing until the proper information was received.  The Board unanimously moved to continue the hearing.

At 4:45 p.m, the hearing was closed and the public meeting was reconvened.

Mr. Meakim opened the floor for public comment:

Mr. Edward G. Meakim acknowledged receipt and acceptance of the County Grant from the Park and Recreation Department in the amount of $66,125 for improvements to be made to Freedley Field, Hamlet Crest and South Concord Road Parks. On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously agreed to accept the grant awarded by the County through the County's Park and Recreation Department and to comply with any requirements set forth in this grant.

Mr. Marvin Baughman announced that on Sunday, November 7, 1999 at 1:00 p.m., a Veterans Day Parade would be held and would begin at Henderson High School to recognize those who served our country in the various wars. The parade would conclude at the Chester County Courthouse where a marble plaque will be unveiled to recognize all those who have died while serving our country.  Ron Castille, Esquire, is scheduled to be the Parade Marshal.

Sharon Lynn announced a historical moment in Township History. Ms. Lynn advised that it was 34.5 years ago, on March 22, 1965, when the first meeting was held in the present township building. This date, September 22, 1999, is coincidentally the date of the last meeting to be held in the present township building.  It was further announced that the dedication plaque in the lobby of the present township building will remain with the building to be repositioned when construction of the public works facility is completed.

No further public comments were made.

There being no further business, on motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the meeting was adjourned at 4:49 p.m.

       Respectfully submitted,

       Sharon Lynn
       Township Manager