WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
JANUARY 2, 2001

The annual organizational meeting of the Board of Supervisors of West Goshen Township was called to order by Chairman Robert S. White at
4:58 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2001, at the Township Administration Building, with all members 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.

Dr. White appointed Mr. Meakim as Temporary Chairman for the purpose of electing the Chairman of the Board for 2001.

Mr. Meakim opened the floor for nominations for Chairman of the Board
of Supervisors.  On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, Dr. White was unanimously nominated as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for 2001.

Dr. White opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chairman.  On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, Mr. Meakim was unanimously nominated Vice Chairman.

Dr. White announced the proposed Township and Staff appointments for 2001 and asked for a motion and vote on the following appointments:

On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, unanimous approval was granted for these appointments.

Dr. White announced the following proposed appointments for the specific terms in office to various Boards and Commissions and asked for a motion and vote on the appointments:

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Mr. Meakim, unanimous approval was granted for these appointment.

Dr. White announced the following depositories for 2001:

On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, it was unanimously approved to recommend to the Board of Auditors that the Township Finance Director and Manager bonds be set at $3,500,000 for 2001.

Dr White announced that in 2001, the Board of Supervisors will meet on the 2^nd and 4^th Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Township Administration Building.

Dr. White announced the Holiday Schedule for 2001 as follows:

Employees have one swing holiday which may be used with the approval of their Department head.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Mr. Meakim, unanimous approval was given for the adoption of Resolution No. 1-2001, establishing the following boundaries for fire protection and the agencies chosen to fulfill the public safety needs of West Goshen Township:

BOUNDARIES
From Phoenixville Pike beginning at the northern boundary of West Goshen Township, southerly to the 322 By-pass, then along the PA 202 By-pass to South Concord Road; then south along South Concord Road to the southern boundary of West Goshen Township.

FIRE PROTECTION
Goshen Fire Department
West Chester Fire Department

AMBULANCE SERVICE
Good Fellowship Ambulance Club, Inc.
Goshen Ambulance

RESCUE SERVICE
Goshen Fire Department
West Chester Fire Department                                                      
POLICE PROTECTIONS
West Goshen Township Police Department

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Mr. Meakim, unanimous approval was given for the adoption of Resolution No. 2-2001, setting the Township Manager's annual salary at $95,000 for 2001.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Mr. Meakim, unanimous approval was given for the adoption of Resolution No. 3-2001, adopting the Emergency Operations Plan for West Goshen Township.

Dr. White announced that a reception with refreshments would be following the meeting in Meeting Room A and that all were invited to attend.

Mr. Halvorsen formally welcomed Richard J. Craig as the new Township Engineer, who will be replacing Mr. Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr., effective January 12, 2001.  Mr. Halvorsen extended appreciation to Mr. Lawrence for his many years of service to the Township and advised that he will be truly missed.

No further comments were made.

There being no further business, on motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.

       Respectfully submitted,

       Sharon Lynn
       Township Manager