On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved awarding the bids to the following low bidders pending a review of the bids by Mr. Craig: 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, Mark's Motors; 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, Mark's Motors; 1997 Ford Explorer, Bay Ridge Motors, Inc.

     On motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Dr. White, unanimous approval was given for the following contributions to local non-profit organizations for 2005:

1. Good Fellowship Ambulance Club $6,800
2. Neighborhood Health Agencies, Inc. $4,000
3. West Chester Public Library  $5,000

     Mrs. Evelyn Baker, 900 Sheridan Drive, asked if a contribution had been given to the Visiting Nurses in 2004 and Mr. Meakim replied that no contribution was given in 2004 to the Visiting Nurses.

     On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 14-2005 authorizing the erection of No Parking signs on Goshen Road and 25 mile per hour speed limit signs on Guinta Lane, Monteray Lane, Garlington Circle, Merrit Circle, and Whiticar Lane.

     On motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved a Final Subdivision Plan for two single family lots for Daniel and Tara Toocheck located at 1001 North New Street. Mr. Toocheck was present to represent the plan.

     Prior to the consideration of a Final Subdivision Plan for 15 single family lots for Cold Spring Run, Inc., Mr. Louis Macauley, 827 Halvorsen Drive, asked if any thought had been given to the cost of maintenance or possible replacement of the bridge in the proposed development. He asked if the bridge would be for public use or only for the residents of the subdivision and asked why tax dollars were being spent for the benefit of only a few people.  Dr. White responded that the Board had considered this issue and arrived at a dollar amount that would be adequate to replace the bridge in the future. He added that the bridge is projected to last for 50 to 70 years.  He said Mr. David Yarnall, the developer, has agreed to give the Township $50,000 for the maintenance and replacement of the bridge. Dr. White said that the $50,000 amortized over 50 years should yield a return sufficient for the reconstruction of the bridge in future years.

     Mr. Craig asked the Board to consider making a FEMA letter of map revision of the flood plain a condition of approval of the plan. He said that this is in process but it will take some time to complete. Dr. White asked that the maintenance amount of $50,000 for the bridge be recorded on the plan itself.

     On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved a Final Subdivision Plan for 15 single family lots for Cold Spring Run, Inc., located at 800 and 806 Old Westtown Road with the conditions of a FEMA letter of map revision of the flood plain and a maintenance account of $50,000 for reconstruction of the bridge being made a part of the plan. Signing of the plan will occur after the conditions are met.  Mr. David Yarnall was present to represent the plan.

     Prior to the possible approval of a Final Land Development Plan for the Henderson North Athletic Complex and Robert E. Lambert Park for the West Chester Area School District and West Goshen Township, Dr. White stated that in the original plan for the school district's complex there were five fields but this plan only contains two multipurpose fields and two softball fields. He asked Mr. Mark Groves from West Chester Area School District if there are plans for future fields and Mr. Groves said that since the development plan of this property was begun the School District has purchased additional land closer to Henderson High School for use as fields, thus reducing the number of fields on the property now under consideration by the Board.

     Mrs. Baker asked if the unleashed dog run portion of the Township park will be fenced and Dr. White replied that it will be fenced.

     Ms. Sharon Lynn, Township Manager, advised the Board that there is a pending intergovernmental agreement between the Township and the School District that states there will be no use of the fields by outside entities.  Mr. Groves said that no outside organized sports will be played on the fields. Ms. Lynn asked Mr. Groves about the status of the signing of the agreement by the School Board and Mr. Groves said the agreement was signed by the School Board on April 26, 2005.

     On motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved a Final Land Development Plan for the Henderson North Athletic Complex and Robert E. Lambert Park for the West Chester Area School District and West Goshen Township located at 1125 and 1145 Pottstown Pike pending the approval of an outstanding Highway Occupancy Permit from PennDOT and the signing of the intergovernmental agreement between West Chester Area School District and West Goshen Township. Mr. Mark Groves was present to represent the plan.

     On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved a Final Land Development Plan for a 5,400 square foot Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar for Rose Casual Dining, L.P., located at 1115 West Chester Pike. Mr. David Allen from Bohler Engineering, Inc. was present to represent the plan.

     Mr. David Brimble, owner of the Sunoco station adjacent to the Applebee's site, asked if stormwater will still be able to flow from his site across the Applebee's site and Mr. Craig responded that the curbing that is being installed to restrict traffic from crossing Mr. Brimble's property will have a depression to allow for the waterflow.

     Mr. Meakim opened the floor for public comment.   No comments were made.

     There being no further business, on motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the meeting was adjourned at 4:37 p.m.

                                           Respectfully submitted,

                                           Sharon Lynn
                                           Township Manager

West Goshen Township
Supervisor Hearing
April 27, 2005

S-03-05

     Supervisor Hearing S-03-05,which was continued from April 13, 2005, was called to order by Chairman Edward G. Meakim at 4:37 p.m. All members were present.

     Mr. Joseph E. Brion, Esquire, was present to represent the Township.  Mr. Wayne S. Melnick, Esquire, was present to represent the applicant. The hearing was for the consideration of the application of West Chester University of Pennsylvania, who is the owner of a 172.774 acre tract of land which is located on the east side of South New Street behind the Sturzbecker Health Science Center in West Goshen Township. The property is used as the University's athletic fields.  The applicant intends to install new field lighting for use of the multi-purpose athletic fields during evening hours and requires Conditional Use approval from the Board of Supervisors pursuant to Section 84-57.10.7 of the West Goshen Township Zoning Ordinance to do so. The University is requesting to use the lights beyond 10:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. any day of the week.

See Court Reporter's Transcript

     The hearing was recessed at 5:36 p.m. and resumed at 5:52 p.m.

     The applicant requested a continuance of the hearing to allow time for the applicant to consider modifications to the lighting and to present findings to the Board.

On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved continuing the hearing to a date certain of July 13, 2005, at 4:00 p.m.

     The hearing was adjourned at 5:56 p.m.