WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
July 26, 2006

A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of West Goshen Township was called to order by Chairman Dr. Robert S. White at 4:02 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2006, 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. No comments were made.

Dr. White announced that Supervisors Hearing S-07-06 which was scheduled to be held on this date has been continued to a date certain of September 13, 2006.

Dr. White announced that the conditions in the Decision and Order for Pulte Homes of PA, Limited Partnership, which was approved by the Board on July 12, 2006, have been accepted by Pulte Homes of PA, Limited Partnership, and by Jerrehian – a PA General Partnership.

Mrs. Evelyn Baker, 900 Sheridan Drive, asked if the developer of the Jerrehian property would be required to post a bond before the stormwater facilities on the property are dedicated and Dr. White replied that any public improvement is required to be escrowed before construction is started.  Dr. White added that West Goshen Township has a stringent stormwater ordinance and that the plans will be approved per the ordinance.  Mrs. Baker asked if the stormwater retention basins will belong to the homeowners association and Dr. White said that they will belong to the homeowners association. Mrs. Baker asked how the homeowners living downstream from the property could be assured that any adverse effects from increased stormwater runoff would be corrected. Dr. White responded that by following the stormwater ordinance that is in place for West Goshen Township, the stormwater flow will not be any stronger than it is presently. Mr. Joseph E. Brion, Township Solicitor, stated that state law requires an escrow be established before construction begins on a project. He added that an eighteen month bond is required after the construction is completed. He said that if repairs are required to be made at the end of the eighteen month bond period the homeowners will be responsible for the repairs and that if the homeowners do not make the repairs, the Township can make the repairs and charge the homeowners for the costs. Mr. Brion said that the homeowners association will own the retention basins but each individual homeowner can be assessed for any repairs. Mrs. Baker asked who will be collecting the trash in the condominium section of the development and Dr. White replied that the Township will be collecting the trash and each homeowner will be paying for the pickups.

Ms. Sharon Lynn, Township Manager, thanked the Board of Supervisors and Township staff for the event on July 16, 2006 when the Robert E. Lambert Park was dedicated. She stated that 10 days after the opening the park is being used by numerous people who are taking advantage of the skatepark and canine park. 

Mr. Scott Bailey, 5 Peaceful Lane, asked what the next item to come before the Board of Supervisors concerning the Pulte Development would be and Dr. White replied that it will be the final plan approval. Dr. White said that prior to the final plan coming before the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission will consider the sketch plan, preliminary plan and the final plan.  Mrs. Baker asked if the public has any input at the Planning Commission meetings and Dr. White replied that at every Planning Commission meeting there is a public comment period.  Mr. Richard Craig, Township Engineer, stated that listed on every agenda for the Planning Commission meetings is a public comment period at the beginning of the meeting and another one at the end of the meeting.

On motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved the bills to be paid from the General Fund, the Sewer Fund, the Capital Reserve Fund, and the Waste and Recycling Fund.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved the signing of the contract with DiRocco Brothers, Inc., for the Wilson Drive drainage project.  Bids were opened and read at the Board of Supervisors meeting on June 28, 2006.

On motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 21-2006 authorizing the placement of a Stop Sign at the intersection of Todd Way and Susan Drive.

Dr. White opened the floor for public comment. No comments were made.

There being no further business, on motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the meeting was adjourned at 4:22 p.m.

       Respectfully submitted,

Sandra K. Turley
Township Secretary