November 8, 2006

WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
November 8, 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, November 8, 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.

Mr. Andrew Bernhardt, 914 Kirby Drive, stated that the sale of the Daily Local News at the intersection of Goshen Road and Fernhill Road is causing traffic to back up and the potential for accidents. Mr. Bernhardt said that the problem occurs because the newspaper sellers are standing in one spot and selling papers when the traffic signal is green rather than waiting for a red signal and moving down the line of traffic. He stated that he has contacted the Daily Local News with no success at resolving the problem. Dr. White said that this is a police issue and referred the matter to Lt. Joseph Gleason who was present for the meeting. Lt. Gleason responded that he will contact the Traffic Safety Unit and have them investigate the complaint.

Ms. Cheryl Ardin, West Chester University Student Government Association "Senator" representing West Goshen Township, West Chester, announced that the University Public Safety Department has initiated a new program to promote responsible behavior and to deter alcoholic consumption by students. She said the program has been well received by students and participation has been high.

Dr. White announced that there will be a Special Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. The November 22, 2006 Board of Supervisors meeting is cancelled.

Mr. Jeffrey Dippel, 604 Owen Road, asked when the next Planning Commission meeting would be and Dr. White replied that it will be on November 21, 2006, at 7:00 p.m.

On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved the Board of Supervisors minutes from October 25, 2006.

On motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved the Treasurer's Report dated October 31, 2006 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.

Lt. Joseph Gleason gave the Police Report for the month of October 2006.

Mrs. Evelyn Baker, 900 Sheridan Drive, asked how many of the alarms in the Police Report were valid alarms and Lt. Gleason responded that 19 calls were valid.

Ms. Andrea Testa, Fire Marshal, gave the Fire Marshal Report for the month of October 2006. Ms. Testa also gave the report for Good Fellowship Ambulance, Goshen Fire Company and the West Chester Fire Department.

Mr. John Beswick, Building Official, gave the Building Inspection Activity Report for October 2006.

Mrs. Baker asked how many single family home permits were issued and Mr. Beswick replied that one was issued.

The following bids for Diesel Fuel, Unleaded Gas and #2 Fuel Oil were opened and read by Mr. Raymond D. McKeeman, Zoning Officer:

Vendor	Diesel Fuel	Unleaded Gas	#2 Fuel Oil
Sheller Oil Company P.O. Box 3311 West Chester, PA 19381	$1.8242 per gallon	No Bid	$1.7624 per gallon
Reilly and Sons, Inc. P.O. Box 183 601 E. Lincoln Highway Exton, PA 19341	$1.779 per gallon	$1.6375 per gallon	$1.817 per gallon

On motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously apporved awarding the bid for the #2 Fuel Oil to Sheller Oil Company and the bids for the Diesel Fuel and Unleaded Gas to Reilly and Sons, Inc. pending a review of their bids.

The following bid for Sludge and Hazardous Waste Hauling and Disposal was opened and read by Mr. McKeeman:

Vendor	1 Four Yard Dumpster	2 Twenty-Five Yard Dumpsters
Charles Blosenski Disposal Company 265 Lippitt Road Honey Brook, PA 19344	$72 per load	$4,375.00

On motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved awarding the bid for Sludge and Waste Hauling and Disposal to Charles Blosenski Disposal Company pending a review of the bid.

The following bids for Generator Maintenance and Service were opened and read by Mr. McKeeman:

Vendor	Total Cost
Power Tech Services, Inc. 1 South Gold Drive Hamilton, NJ 08691	$7,386.00
EMP Power Systens, L.L.C. 809 E. State Street P.O. Box 3787 Trenton, NJ 08629-3787	$4,000.00
Industrial Diesel Power, Inc. 933-935 Washington Drive Croydon, PA 18921	$7,859.00
Allpower Generator Sales and Service P.O. Box 2143 Boothwyn, PA 19061	$5,570.00
Reading Electric 80 Witman Road Reading, PA 19605	$4,300.00

On motion by Dr. Whtie, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously apporved awarding the bid for Generator Maintenance and Service to EMR Power Systems, L.L.C., pending a review of the bids.

The following bids for Dry Polymere were opened and read by Mr. McKeeman:

Vendor	10,000 Lbs. More or Less Dry Polymer
Coyne Chemical 3015 State Road Croyddon, PA 19021-6962	$2.097 per dry pound
Custom Environmental Technology 8 Iron Bridge Drive Coatesville, PA 19426	$1.81 per dry pound
Atlantic Coast Polymers, Inc. 6207 Bee Caves Road, Suite 180 Austin, TX 78746	$1.8585 per dry pound
Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation 2301 Wilroy Road P.O. Box 820 Solfolk, BA 23439-0820	No Bid

On motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved awarding the bid for Dry Polymer to Custom Environmental Technology pending a review of the bids.

The following bids for Liquid Aluminum Sulfate were opened and read by Mr. McKeeman:

Vendor	45,000 Gallons More or Less of Liquid Aluminum Sulfate
Delta Chemical Corporation 2601 Cannery Avenue Baltimore, MD 21226-0100	$111.74 per wet ton
General Chemical 90 East Halsey Road Parsippany, NJ 07054-3705	$127.07 per wet ton

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved awarding the bid for Liquid Aluminum Sulfate to Delta Chemical Corporation pending a review of the bids.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 28-06 accepting the dedication of Edgewater Drive.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 29-06 accepting the dedication of a portion of Airport Road.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved a Maintenance Security Agreement for Edgewater Drive and a portion of Airport Road.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 30-2006 adopting and submitting to the Department of Environmental Protection for its approval a revision to the West Goshen Township "Official Sewage Facilities Plan" for the Sewage Facilities Planning Module for The Richard James Group.

Dr. White opened the floor for public comment.

Mr. Bernhardt inquired about the West Goshen Township Ordinance concerning BB guns and in his opinion, its conflict with the 2^nd Amendment of the National Constitution. Lt. Gleason responded that it is illegal to own, possess or fire a BB gun in the Township and that the 2^nd Amendment does not apply to BB guns as they are not considered firearms. Mr. Bernhardt asked that the Board consider changing the Ordinance and Dr. White replied that the Board will consider Mr. Bernhardt's request.

There being no further business, on motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Dr. White, the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Sandra K. Turley
Township Secretary