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WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
JANUARY 3, 2006
The annual organizational meeting of the Board of Supervisors of West Goshen Township was called to order by Chairman Edward G. Meakim, Jr., at 5:07 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at the
Township Administration Building, with all members present. Mr. Meakim opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Honorable J. Peter Winther administered the Oath of Office as Auditor to the following: Mr. William M. Gale for a two year term, Mr. Hugh J. Purnell, Jr., for a four year term, and to
Mr. Louis J. Mayer for a six year term. The Oath of Office as Tax Collector was administered to Mr. William R. Keenan. The Oath of Office as Supervisor was administered to Mr. Edward G. Meakim, Jr.
Mr. Meakim opened the floor for public comment and there was none.
Mr. Meakim appointed Ms. McIlvaine as Temporary Chairman for the purpose of electing the Chairman of the Board for 2006.
Ms. McIlvaine opened the floor for nominations for Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. On motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Mr. Meakim, Dr. White was unanimously nominated as
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for 2006.
Dr. White opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chairman. On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, Ms. McIlvaine was unanimously nominated Vice Chairman.
Dr. White announced the proposed Township and Staff appointments for 2006 and asked for a motion and vote on the following appointments:
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Township Manager
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Sharon Lynn
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Township Secretary
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Sandra K. Turley
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Finance Director/Treasurer
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Jeanne M. Denham
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Assistant Finance Director
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Jennifer M. Latzer
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Assistant Treasurer
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Cynthia L. Haldeman
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Chief of Police
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Michael J. Carroll
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Township Engineer
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Richard J. Craig
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Streets Superintendent
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J. David Woodward, Jr.
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Building/Code Official
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Richard E. Hicks
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Building/Code Official
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John R. Beswick
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Zoning Officer
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Raymond D. McKeeman
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Assistant Zoning Officer
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Diane E. Clayton
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Deputy Zoning Officer
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Richard J. Craig
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Deputy Zoning Officer
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Richard E. Hicks
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Township Solicitor
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Buckley, Brion, McGuire, Morris, and Sommer
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Fire Marshal
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Andrea Testa
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Assistant Fire Marshal
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Donald A. Loane
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On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, unanimous approval was granted for these appointments.
Dr. White announced the proposed appointments for the specific terms in office to various Boards and Commissions and asked for a motion and vote on the appointments.
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For the Park and Recreation Board:
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Michael Pillagalli
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Member
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For the Pension Committee:
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Peter C. Anderson
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Member
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Gary S. Hess
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Member
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William Keenan
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Member
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Richard Weinstein
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Member
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Walker C. Tompkins, Jr.
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Member
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For the Planning Commission:
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Michael P. McKie
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Member
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Paul D. Spiegel
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Member
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Philip E. Yocum
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Member
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Salvatore Triolo
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Alternate
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For the Sewer Authority Board:
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Lewis H. Reid
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Member
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For the Vacancy Board:
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Raymond H. Halvorsen
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Member
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Fo the Zoning Hearing Board
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Joseph DeFelippes
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Member
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Scott T. Cullinan
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Alternate
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On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the appointments to the Boards and Commissions were unanimously approved.
On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved the following depositories for 2006:
Commerce Bank
The First National Bank of Chester County
Wachovia Bank
Sovereign Bank
DNB First
Pennsylvania Local Government Investment
Trust (PLGIT)
Citizen's Bank
On motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Mr. Meakim, it was unanimously approved to recommend to the Board of Auditors that the Township Finance Director and Manager bonds be set at $7,000,000
for 2006.
Dr. White announced that in 2006, the Board of Supervisors will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Township Administration Building with the exception of the following: The March 22, 2006, April 12, 2006, April 26, 2006, November 22, 2006 and December 27, 2006 meetings are cancelled. Special meetings will be held on April 5, 2006 and November 15, 2006 at 4:00 p.m.
Dr. White announced the Holiday Schedule for 2006 as follows:
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Monday
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January 2
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New Year's Day (Observed)
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Monday
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February 20
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Presidents' Day
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Friday
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April 14
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Good Friday
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Monday
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May 29
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Memorial Day
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Tuesday
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July 4
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July Fourth
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Monday
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September 4
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Labor Day
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Monday
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October 9
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Columbus Day
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Thursday
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November 23
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Thanksgiving
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Friday
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November 25
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Thanksgiving Friday
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Monday
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December 25
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Christmas
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Employees have one swing holiday which may be used with the approval of their Department supervisor.
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On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, unanimous approval was given for the adoption of Resolution 1-2006, 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. Meakim, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, unanimous approval was given for the adoption of Resolution 2-2006, adopting the Emergency Operations Plan for West Goshen Township.
On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 3-2006 setting the Township Manager's salary for 2006 at $127,000.
Dr. White announced that a reception with refreshments would follow the meeting and that all present were invited to attend.
There being no further business, on motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, the meeting was adjourned at 5:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra K. Turley
Township Secretary
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