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WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
JUNE 14, 2000
A regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors of West Goshen Township was called to order by Chairman Robert S. White at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 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.
Ms. Nancy Rodgers, Zoning Officer, announced that the Zoning Hearing Board will meet on June 22, 2000 at 7:30 p.m., to consider the following applications: ZHB 3-00 [20000016], Kesher Israel
Congregation is seeking a special exception to construct an addition and parking lot at 1000 Pottstown Pike; and ZHB 6-00, Hough/Loew Associates, Inc., is seeking a variance to permit a beauty salon in
the existing dwelling and to add a 2700 square foot addition to the existing one story building.
Sharon Lynn, Township Manager, announced the appointment of Jeanne M. Denham as Finance Director for West Goshen Township.
Ms. Lynn advised that Ms. Denham had been the Assistant Finance Director for Tredyffrin Township during the past four years as well as having had previous experience in the private accounting sector for fourteen years. The Board officially welcomed Ms. Denham to the Township.
Ms. Lynn advised that, during the past year, several acts of vandalism were reported at the Community Park. The vandalism included damage to the event sign at the entrance to the park, various light
fixtures, the flag pole, and minor acts of attempted arson.
As a result of this vandalsim, the police department provided extra patrol and selective enforcement in the area of the Community Park. Ms. Lynn was pleased to announce that during the weekend of June 10 – 11, 2000, three individuals were apprehended and arrested on various charges including felony charges. The Board wished to extend congratulations to the police department for their efforts. Ms. Evelyn Baker, resident of 900 Sheridan Drive, inquired about the punishment that will be directed towards these individuals. The Board explained that the court system would provide the appropriate punishment.
On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved the Board of Supervisor meeting minutes of May 10, 2000 and May 17, 2000.
On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the Board unanimously approved the Treasurer's Report dated May 31, 2000, for the General Fund, the Sewer Revenue Fund, the Waste and Recycling Fund,
and the Capital Reserve 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.
Lieutenant Joseph J. Gleason presented the police report for the month of May, 2000.
Lt. Gleason announced that Cpl. Holland conducted classes in area high schools on Alcohol and Drugs, Car Search Awareness and other Legal Issues. Cpl. Holland also continued the "Stranger Danger" classes at the elementary schools. Cpl. Holland was also an invited guest of the East High School Senior Class to attend their prom and the After the Prom Party. The Board complimented Cpl. Holland on that invitation and the work that he has continued to perform in the area schools.
Mr. Halvorsen inquired about the completion of the traffic study for Sunset Hollow Road and N. Ashbrooke Drive. Mr. Halvorsen advised that this study had been requested by Mr. Tom French, resident
of 1234 N. Ashbrooke Drive, at a previous meeting held on May 10, 2000.
Lt. Gleason advised that the traffic study had been completed and the results concluded that stop signs were not required at this time. Lt. Gleason further advised that Mr. French was notified of the results of this traffic study.
Ralph Brown, Fire Marshal, gave the Fire Marshal Report for the month of May, 2000.
Mr. Brown also gave the reports for the West Chester Fire Departments, Good Fellowship Ambulance Company and Goshen Fire and Ambulance Company. Mr. Brown commended the police department on their efforts in arresting the individuals who were starting fires at the Community Park.
Ralph Brown, Fire Marshal, gave the Building Inspection Activity Report for May, 2000.
Prior to the approval of Resolution No. 17, 2000, Ms. Lynn provided background information on the Geographical Information System (GIS), as implemented by West Goshen Township three years ago.
Ms. Lynn further explained that in recent months she had been working with East Goshen Township and Westtown Township to develop a Regional Intermunicipal Grant that would assist in providing funds for this type of new technology. Ms. Lynn advised that Kim Coon, representative from the Governor's Office, has been supportive with this project.
On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the Board unanimously approved the adoption of Resolution No. 17-2000, granting the Township Manager authorization to make application for a
GIS grant.
On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the Board unanimously approved the adoption of Resolution No. 18-2000, accepting the Dedication of Dawn Drive and approving the Maintenance
Security Agreement. Mr. and Mrs. DiRocco were present.
On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved the adoption of Resolution No. 19-2000, accepting the Dedication of Lawrence Drive and approving the
Maintenance Security Agreement. Mr. Drury was present.
On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved the adoption of Resolution No. 20-2000, amending the authorization signatures on the financial accounts at
Commerce Bank. The Board explained that this was required due to the recent change in the Finance Director position.
The Board discussed a possible one-year extension to the current contract with B.F.I. for residential solid waste removal and recycling.
Mr. Kenneth E. Lawrence , Jr., Township Engineer, advised that this discussion occurred last year. Mr. Lawrence further advised that this would be the last extension and suggested the Board extend for one more year.
On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved the one year extension to the current contract with B.F.I. for residential solid waste removal and recycling.
Mr. Meakim excused himself from the meeting at 4:20 p.m. due to a previously scheduled meeting.
The floor was opened for public comment.
Mrs. Evelyn Baker, resident of 900 Sheridan Drive, requested that fog lines be painted on Spruce Avenue around the curve by the pumping station. Mrs. Baker also requested that yellow lines be painted in front of the Roslyn Swim Club. Lt. Gleason agreed with Mrs. Baker but deferred the request to Mr. David Mushrush, Street Superintendent, for completion. Mr. Lawrence advised that the lines were on the list to be painted this year.
Mrs. Baker requested that the 3-way stop sign at S. New Street and Pomona Hill Drive be moved to S. New Street and Rosary Lane.
Lt. Gleason advised that a traffic study had been completed; however, the results did not warrant a 3-way stop at S. New Street and Rosary Lane. Lt. Gleason also explained that certain criteria, established by PennDOT, must be met in order for traffic control devices to be installed at any location. If the criteria is not met, the traffic control devices are not permitted to be installed. The Board advised that a comprehensive traffic study was being conducted as part of the West Chester University Expansion Project and that the entire south campus area was being reviewed as part of this study.
No further comments were made.
There being no further business, on motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the meeting was adjourned at 4:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Lynn
Township Manager
West Goshen Township
Supervisor Hearing
June 14, 2000
S-5-00
Supervisor Hearing S-5-00, which was duly advertised, was called to order by Chairman Robert S. White at 4:40 p.m. Mr. Edward G. Meakim, Jr. was absent.
Ronald C. Nagle, Esquire, Township Solicitor, was present to represent the Township. John E. Good, Esquire, was present to represent the applicant, ARC of Chester County.
The applicant is seeking conditional use approval of the Board to establish an educational use on an unimproved 4.314 acre parcel of land located on Lawrence Drive adjacent to the West Goshen Township Community Park. The applicant proposes to construct a one story, 16,000 square foot building to house the proposed educational use.
See Court Reporter's Transcript
Upon completion of all testimony, Dr. White inquired if there would be a fence around the rear of the property.
Dr. White was concerned about the close proximity of the reservoir and the possibility of students wandering from the property to the reservoir. Diane Kerry, representative of ARC, assured the Board that this would not be a problem. Mr. Nagle inquired if the Board was prepared to render a decision.
On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the Board unanimously agreed to grant conditional use to the ARC of Chester County, with the stipulation that a fence would be erected at the
expense of The ARC of Chester County, should the Board request it at a later time.
The hearing adjourned at 5:08 p.m.
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