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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 4th 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 59th 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 50th 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 50th 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:
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