WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 2000

A special meeting of the Board of Supervisors of West Goshen Township was called to order by Chairman Robert S. White at 5:02 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13, 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. Mr. Allen Johnston, resident of 1206 Karen Lane, was present to question whether the requested "No Thru" traffic sign had been posted on his street. Mr. Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr., Township Engineer, advised that the sign had been posted. Mr. Johnston extended his appreciation to the Board of Supervisors.

Mrs. Evelyn Baker, resident of 900 Sheridan Drive, requested that the fog lines be painted on Spruce Avenue around the curve, near the Roslyn Swim Club. Mr. Lawrence advised that the fog lines would be painted by Tuesday, September 19, 2000. Mrs. Baker requested again that the regular stop sign at Rosary Lane and New Street become a three-way stop sign and that the three-way stop sign at Pomona Hill Drive and New Street become a regular stop sign. Lt. Joseph J. Gleason advised that Sergeant William Camlin had reviewed this request on an earlier occasion and had concluded that there were no grounds for changing the stop sign locations.

Ms. Susan Cari, resident of 815 Old Greenhill Road, requested that the trees around the turn on Greenhill Road near Phoenixville Pike be trimmed back. Ms. Cari advised that the trees obstruct her view when she attempts to pull out of her roadway. The Board advised that the Traffic Safety Unit would review this issue.

Mr. Paul Creamer, resident of Westtown Road, requested that the speed limit along Westtown Road be more closely monitored. The Board advised that Westtown Road was one of the top six monitored roads in the Township. Mr. Creamer also inquired about the 77 homes being built on the Morrow Farm property. Mr. Creamer inquired as to whether the Board was aware of the drainage problem in that area. The Board acknowledged that they were aware of the problem and it was being investigated.

Dr. White announced that the Conceptual Development Plan Presentation of the Jerrehian Estate, scheduled for this meeting, had been canceled until further notice. Dr. White did announce that some of the ideas proposed included a golf course, cluster housing, and build by right housing.

Sharon Lynn, Township Manager, announced that the 4^th Annual Community Day took place on September 10, 2000. Ms. Lynn advised that approximately 4,500 people were in attendance to enjoy the festivities. Ms. Lynn extended appreciation to the Board of Supervisors, the Police Department, the Park and Recreation Board, the Friends of West Goshen Parks, and all those employees and their families who volunteered and made the event such a success. Ms. Lynn further announced that on August 28, 2000, the Township received a donation in the amount of $2,000.00 from QVC as part of their "Clean Sweep" Program. The donation received will be applied towards landscape and sign improvements at the Parks.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved the Board of Supervisor meeting minutes of August 2, 2000, August, 9, 2000 and August 23, 2000.

On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the Board unanimously approved the Treasurer's Report dated August 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.

Chief Michael Carroll presented the police report for the month of August, 2000. Chief Carroll wished to remind everyone that school was back in session and to drive safely.

Ralph Brown, Fire Marshal, presented the Fire Marshal's report, Good Fellowship Ambulance report, and the Goshen Fire Company report for the month of August, 2000.

A special announcement was made by the Board of Supervisors to congratulate Fire Marshal Brown on his recent 59^th Wedding Anniversary.

Prior to the approval of Resolution Nos. 26-00 through 35-00, Dr. White introduced Michelle Hertzog, resident of Strasburg Court Apartments, who would explain the reason for their distribution.

Ms. Hertzog explained that on May 22, 2000, at approximately 11:15 p.m., her father went into cardiac arrest at her home. Ms. Hertzog contacted a 911 dispatcher for medical assistance while Ms. Hertzog's sister began Cardio Pulmonary Resusitation or CPR . Shortly thereafter, two neighbors appeared, Mr. Herbert Schiffer and Sgt. Donald Loane, to assist in the efforts of saving her father's life. When medical personnel arrived, they took over the care of her father and her father was transported to Chester County Hospital. Upon arrival at Chester County Hospital, her father was listed in stable condition and ultimately survived this traumatic event. Michelle's father, Mr. Michael Zarelli, was in attendance and wished to thank all of those individuals who assisted in saving his life. Michelle, her mother and other siblings, requested that the Township publicly recognize all those individuals who were present the evening her father went into cardiac arrest.

Mr. Halvorsen extended appreciation to all of those who participated in this heroic event that saved Mr. Zarelli's life.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 26-00, recognizing Robert Horton for his lifesaving efforts during a recent medical call. Mr. Horton was present.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 27-00, recognizing Gary Weigel for his lifesaving efforts during a recent medical call. Mr. Weigel was present.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 28-00, recognizing Vickie Herr for her lifesaving efforts during a recent medical call. Ms. Herr was present.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 29-00, recognizing Herbert Schiffer for his lifesaving efforts during a recent medical call. Mr. Schiffer was present.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 30-00, recognizing Thomas Wolfarth for his lifesaving efforts during a recent medical call. Mr. Wolfarth was present.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 31-00, recognizing Ted Lewis for his lifesaving efforts during a recent medical call. Mr. Lewis was present.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 32-00, recognizing Sgt. Donald A. Loane for his lifesaving efforts during a recent medical call. Sgt. Loane was present.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 33-00, recognizing Ofc. Michael T. Meredith for his lifesaving efforts during a recent medical call. Ofc. Meredith was present.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 34-00, recognizing Ofc. Joseph Patro for his lifesaving efforts during a recent medical call. Ofc. Patro was present.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 35-00, recognizing Sgt. Joseph E. Burt for his lifesaving efforts during a recent medical call. Sgt. Burt was present.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 36-00, recognizing the Goshen Fire and Ambulance Company on their 50^th Anniversary.

Dr. White announced that on September 16, 2000, in addition to the Resolution, a donation in the amount of $500.00 would be presented to the Goshen Fire Company in celebration of their 50^th Anniversary.

Richard Hicks, Building Official, presented the Building Official's Report for the month of August, 2000.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 25-00, accepting the Deed of Dedication of Amanda Lane and widened Right-of-Way of North New Street and Sunset Hollow Roads and the Board approved and signed the Maintenance Escrow Agreement.

Mr. Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr., Township Engineer, opened and read the following bids for the Lease/Purchase of a Model Year 2001, One Ton 4-wheel drive pickup truck with snowplow and bed mounted fuel tank:

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, pending final review of the bids by Mr. Lawrence, unanimous approval was granted to award the above bids to the lowest bidder.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved the adoption of Ordinance No. 3-2000, redefining the term "Garage, Private". 

Dick Davis, President of the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center, was in attendance to present information concerning Rotofest 2000 to be held October 13-15, 2000. Mr. Davis advised that the Museum conducts two fundraiser events each year. One event is held over the Father's Day weekend and the other event is the Rotofest event held within the month of October. Mr. Davis advised that the featured aircrafts will arrive on Friday, October 13 and will leave on Sunday, October 15. Depending on the weather, Mr. Davis expects attendance to be between 4,000-5,000 people. Mr. Davis advised that on Saturday, the air shows will begin at 11:45 a.m. and will continue until 3:45 p.m., each show lasting approximately one hour in length.

The Board questioned the amount of noise that would be heard throughout the surrounding neighborhoods. Mr. Davis stated that Dave Schultz would be handling the traffic pattern for the flights this year. Mr. Davis stated that he was aware of some problems that occurred last year including a military helicopter that flew closer to the ground than anticipated. Mr. Davis advised that the traffic pattern has been changed to avoid any problems of this nature again this year. Mr. Davis did advise that there would be a certain amount of unavoidable noise during this event.

Mrs. Baker questioned whether other helicopters, such as those from local news agencies, use the airport to re-fuel or if the airport was only in use for those helicopters used for rides. Mr. Davis advised that, at rare times, other helicopters have used the airport to re-fuel.

Ms. Linda Polishuk, resident of 1424 Grand Oak Lane, questioned the airport regulations for obstacle free zoning. More specifically, Ms. Polishuk discussed the legal location of the rides. Mr. Davis advised that the rides were moving 125 feet from their location last year, more specifically, onto the QVC athletic field.

The Board extended appreciation to Mr. Davis for his attendance at this meeting and for his presentation concerning the Rotofest 2000 event.

Ms. Cari questioned why the Supervisor meetings were not held at a later time in the evening. Ms. Cari advised that she was new to the area and it would seem that more people would attend if the meetings were held at a later time. Mr. Meakim advised that in previous years, the meeting time had been later in the evening, and attendance was not significantly different.

Ms. Cari further questioned whether any significant land of the Jerrehian Property would be preserved as open space for wildlife. The Board advised that the Pennsylvania Game Commission handles requests for preserving land for wildlife. The Board advised that it has been their mission to save as much open space as possible as long as it is within their control.

Ms. Hertzog questioned whether any of the Board members had heard about the Sunoco Gas Station,on the corner of West Chester Pike and Strasburg Road, abandoning their building. The Board advised that they had not heard of any information pertaining to that matter.

No further comments were made.

There being no further business, on motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the meeting was adjourned at 5:49 p.m.

    Respectfully submitted,

    Sharon Lynn
    Township Manager