WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
DECEMBER 20, 2000

A special meeting of the Board of Supervisors of West Goshen Township was called to order by Chairman Robert S. White, at 4:03 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2000, at the West Goshen Township Administration Building. All members were present.  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.

The Board of Supervisors wished the residents Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.

Ms. Sharon Lynn, Township Manager, announced that the Township offices would close at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2000 for the Township's Annual Holiday Luncheon for employees. Ms. Lynn announced that the Township offices would remain open until 4:30 p.m. on December 29, 2000.  Ms. Lynn further announced that the Annual Organization Meeting for the Board of Supervisors would be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2001 at 5:00 p.m.  Ms. Lynn reminded residents that there would be no trash pick-up on Christmas or New Year's Day.

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

Lt. Andrew Chambers, Chair of Operation Heartbeat and also a member of the Tredyffrin Township Police Department, was in attendance to present the West Goshen Police Department with a donation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Chief Michael Carroll accepted the donation on behalf of the police department.  He extended appreciation to Lt. Chambers for the donation and explained that all members of the police department had recently completed training for the use of the defibrillator.

Also in attendance to recognize this donation were Dorian Wells, American Heart Association Staff Member, George Maslouf, Jennifer Kumze, and Elmer Evans, Wyeth-Ayerst Representatives, and Michelle Hertzog, Operation Heartbeat Committee Person. In May of 2000, Ms. Hertzog's father, a resident of Strasburg Court Apartments, was successfully resuscitated with the assistance of an AED.  Ms. Hertzog felt that it would be beneficial for the West Goshen Police Department to have an AED available should the need arise.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved the adoption of Resolution No. 48-2000, accepting the Dedication of a portion of Longford Road and Galway Drive and the Board signed the Maintenance Escrow for both.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved the Escrow for Phase IV in the Village of Shannon in the amount of $23,463.50.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board approved the Final Land Development Plan for a 184 sq. ft. addition to the Pump Building for Philadelphia Suburban Water Company located at 990 Fern Hill Road. Robert J. Germon, Senior Manager, and Christopher P. Luning, Esquire, were present to represent Philadelphia Suburban Water. Dr. White recused himself due to a conflict of interest.

On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the Board unanimously approved the Final Land Development plan for a co-location of 12 antennas on an existing 200 foot lattice tower for Metricom, Inc., located at 825 Paoli Pike. Mr. Richard J. Craig, Assistant Township Engineer, advised that the required trees were planted on November 22, 2000. Mr. Craig further noted that the appropriate mapping was completed, the necessary bolts were replaced and the concrete was corrected.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the Board unanimously approved the Final Land Development Plan for a 600 sq. ft. storage building for the West Chester Fire Training Center located at 351 Snyder Avenue.  Dave McCormick and Dale McClure were present to represent the plan.

Mr. Harry Johnson, resident of 806 Old Westtown Road, wished all residents and employees a Merry Christmas.

No further comments were made.

There being no further business, on motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

       Respectfully submitted,

       Sharon Lynn
       Township Manager