WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 1999

A regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors of West Goshen Township was called to order by Vice Chairman, Dr. Robert S. White, at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8, 1999, at the Township Building. Mr. Edward G. Meakim was absent. Dr. White opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Dr. White opened the floor for public comment and there was none.

Nancy D. Rodgers, Zoning Officer, announced that the Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public meeting on Thursday, September 9, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Building. ZHB 6-99: The applicant and legal owner, Airfield Properties, Inc., is seeking a Special Exception to permit the installation of a sanitary sewer line within the Flood Hazard District, for the purpose of developing the property.

Sharon Lynn, Township Manager, announced that Community Day would be held on Sunday, September 12, 1999 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with various activities and a variety of music.

Dr. Robert S. White announced that immediately following today's meeting, the Board of Supervisors would meet with the Board of Supervisors from East Goshen Township to give a brief presentation of West Goshen Township's Geographical Informational Systems.

Prior to the final approval of the Board of Supervisors meeting minutes of August 11, 1999, Mr. Halvorsen requested that a correction be so noted on page 2 of said minutes. On page 2, the first line should read "On motion by Mr. Meakim" instead of "On motion by Mr. Halvorsen". Mr. Halvorsen was not present at the August 11 meeting and therefore could not place a motion for any of the items on the agenda.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved the Board of Supervisors meeting minutes of August 11, 1999, with correction so noted, and August 25, 1999.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved the Treasurer's Reports dated August 31, 1999, for the General Fund, the Sewer Revenue Fund, the Capital Reserve Fund, and the Waste and Recycling 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 Carroll presented the police report for the month of August, 1999. Chief Carroll announced that school had started and that residents should drive carefully. Chief Carroll further noted that Corporal Holland started his Officer Friendly program for the elementary schools and began the drug and alcohol awareness programs in the secondary schools.

Ralph Brown, Fire Marshal, gave the Fire Marshal Report for the month of August, 1999. Mr. Brown also gave the report for Good Fellowship Ambulance Club. Mr. Brown requested that the ban on burning be extended until the drought is over.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, the extension of the ban on burning was approved until further notice.

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

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved the adoption of Resolution No. 24-99, providing authorization to sign the five-year Winter Traffic Services Agreement between the Township and PennDOT.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved the adoption of Resolution No. 25-99, authorizing the Township Manager to advertise and hold a public sale to dispose of the furniture that will not be used in the new Municipal Complex. Sharon Lynn, Township Manager, advised that the sale would be conducted 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. Payment will be made on a cash and carry basis.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved the adoption of Resolution No. 26-99, establishing the Financial Requirements and the Minimum Municipal Obligations for all three pension plans in the year 2000.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the Board unanimously approved the acceptance of the Public Improvement Escrow in the amount of $570,005.00 for the Hidden Hollow subdivision, for Green Hill Station, Inc.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved and signed the Intermunicipal Agreement between the County of Chester and participating municipalities to provide processing and marketing services for recyclable materials generated by the Municipal Recycling Programs.

Ms. Victoria Dow, Director of the West Chester Public Library, was present and thanked the Township, on behalf of the Board of the West Chester Library, for their support over the past three years. Ms. Dow conducted a presentation to inform the Board of the various programs offered and the funding needed to continue such programs. After the presentation, Dr. White stated that the Board will take the request under consideration and will advise of the Board's decision at a later time.

The floor was opened for public comment and none were made.

Dr. White acknowledged the Rosh Hashanah holiday for those residents observing the Jewish New Year.

There being no further business, on motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the meeting was adjourned at 4:41 p.m.

    Respectfully submitted,

    Sharon Lynn
    Township Manager