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WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
October 25, 2006
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of West Goshen Township was called to order by Chairman Dr. Robert S. White at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 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.
Ms. Cheryl Ardin, West Chester University Student Government Association "Senator" representing West Goshen Township, West Chester, PA, advised that the University held a safety
forum which was well attended and received by students. Sgt. William Camlin of the West Goshen Township Police Department Traffic Safety Unit spoke at this gathering.
Dr. White stated that he has observed various fliers and other informational materials being distributed referencing the Jerrehian tract and potential development at the site on
Phoenixville Pike. Dr. White advised anyone interested in receiving correct information about the tract should contact Township staff directly.
Ms. Sharon Lynn, Township Manager, advised that the Board of Supervisors will meet on November 8, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. and November 15, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. Ms. Lynn further advised
that agenda item referencing a Final Land Development Plan for Howard Business Park Associates has been tabled for a future meeting.
On motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved the Board of Supervisors minutes from September 13 and September 27, 2006.
On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved the Treasurer's Report dated September 30, 2006, for the General Fund, the Sewer Fund, the
Waste and Recycling Fund and the Capital Reserve Fund, and the bills to be paid from these funds.
Chief Michael Carroll gave the Police Report for the month of September 2006 noting that there were nineteen valid alarms. Mrs. Evelyn Baker, 900 Sheridan Drive, commented that
the numbers of valid alarms were improving.
Ms. Andrea Testa, Fire Marshal, gave the Fire Marshal Report for the month of September 2006. Ms. Testa also gave the report for Good Fellowship Ambulance and Goshen Fire Company.
Mr. Edward Hunger, Building Official, gave the Building Inspection Activity Report for September 2006.
On motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved the 2006 Foreign Fire Relief Distribution of funding in the amount of $203,586.83 to the
volunteer organizations.
On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 27-2006, setting a date of December 13, 2006 to hold a Conditional Use Hearing for the
Benson Companies for the proposal of 18 single family dwellings in the R-3-A Overlay District.
On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved a Final Land Development Plan for an 11,153 square foot pharmacy located at 1301 Phoenixville
Pike. Mr. George Spaeder, 1301 Phoenix LP, was present to represent the Plan. Mr. Richard Craig, Township Engineer, advised that there will be left turn restrictions exiting the parking lot
onto Boot Road and signs will be posted prohibiting same during peak hours. Mr. Craig further advised that the Developer will be paying for the cost of the addition of left turn arrows to the traffic
signal at Boot Road and Phoenixville Pike where turn lanes currently exist.
On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim and denied by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board approved a Final Subdivision/Land Development Plan for a 223 unit active adult retirement
community for Westrum Land Development, LLC, to be located at Ward Avenue and North Five Points Road. Mr. John Jaros, Esquire, and Ms. Susan Menno were present to represent the Plan.
There being no further business, on motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Lynn
Township Manager
Secretary Pro Tem
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