West Goshen Township
Supervisor Hearing
October 25, 2000

S-6-00

Supervisor Hearing S-6-00, which was continued as a date certain from its previous date of September 27, 2000, was called to order by Chairman Robert S. White at 3:34 p.m.  All board members were present.

Ronald C. Nagle, Esquire, Township Solicitor, was present to represent the Township.  Michael J. Gavin, Esquire, was present to represent the applicant, Metricom, Inc. The purpose of this continuance was to allow Metricom, Inc., the opportunity to provide the complete structural report to Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr., Township Engineer, for his review and to confirm the results of the report. 

See Court Reporter's Transcript

Upon completion of all testimony, it was agreed that the structural report, as written, was acceptable. Pursuant to the previous agreement, Metricom, Inc. had the mapping on the Tower completed to prove its structural integrity and condition. Mr. Lawrence advised that the mapping showed that the additional tower would not provide any additional safety risk.  Mr. Lawrence further stated that once minor repair work was complete (i.e., replacing bolts and re-grouting), the base would support the additional tower and would be structurally sound.

Ronald Nagle, Esquire, reported that the record was closed and advised that no further testimony would be admissible. Mr. Nagle advised that the Board of Supervisors must render a decision within 45 days. The Board of Supervisors advised that a decision would be rendered, with conditions, at the next Board of Supervisors regularly scheduled meeting, to be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2000, at 4:00 p.m.

The hearing adjourned at 4:07 p.m.

WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING

OCTOBER 25, 2000

A regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors of West Goshen Township was called to order by Chairman Robert S. White, at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 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.

Ms. Sharon Lynn, Township Manager, advised that the Board of Supervisors would be meeting with Department Heads on Wednesday, November 8, 2000, immediately following the regular Board of Supervisors meeting, to discuss the proposed budget for 2001.  Ms. Lynn advised that members of the public are invited to attend. Ms. Lynn further announced that a special meeting would be held tonight at 7:00 p.m. and the purpose of this meeting will be to discuss with area residents their concerns regarding West Chester University Expansion Plans. Ms. Lynn also announced that the regular Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 22, 2000, at 4:00 p.m. has been canceled.  A special meeting of the Board of Supervisors has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 15, 2000, at 4:00 p.m.

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.

Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr., Township Engineer, opened and read the following bids for the cleaning/maintenance contract for the new Municipal Complex:

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously agreed to accept the lowest responsible bidder based on a review and inspection of the bids by staff to ensure that all requirements have been met.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously agreed to grant conditional approval for the final land development plan for (3) additions, a total of 21,700 additional square feet, for Kesher Israel Congregation located at 1000 Pottstown Pike. The Board was concerned about the possible traffic that would be generated as a result of this expansion and the need for the second egress road to be paved. The Board requested that a traffic study be performed to determine whether the second egress road should be paved due to the anticipated increase in traffic.  If the results of the study show that the second egress road should be paved, Kesher Israel agreed to have the second egress road paved.  Mr. Richard Lipow, Esquire, was present to represent Kesher Israel.  Mr. Lipow requested that construction be allowed to begin on the condition that should the second egress road need to be paved, that it be done prior to the issuance of the use and occupancy permit. 

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimiously approved the final land development plan for 2,700 square feet of new construction and 1,300 square feet of renovation to an existing building for a personal and professional office for J. Loew Property Management, Inc., located on the southeast corner of Paoli Pike and Prospect Avenue.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved the final land development plan for a new 5,500 square feet flex building and establishing lease lines in the new and the existing building for O'Rourke & Sons, located at 511 S. Bolmar Street.

No further comments were made.

There being no further business, on motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the meeting was adjourned at 4:46 p.m.

       Respectfully submitted,

       Sharon Lynn
       Township Manager