WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
 May 23, 2007

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, May 23, 2007 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 the Board of Supervisors met in Executive Session on May 16, 2007 to discuss personnel matters.

Mr. Casey LaLonde, Township Manager, announced that the first summer concert will be held on June 10, 2007 and will be the Children's Concert.  Mr. LaLonde also announced that Township offices will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2007 in observance of Memorial Day.

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 Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 12-2007 recognizing Sgt. Donald A. Loane's loyal and faithful service of 34 years to West Goshen Township.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved a Final Subdivision Plan for two single family residential lots for Susan Smith, located at 804 South New Street.  Mr. Brian Whitmore, from D. L. Howell was present to represent the plan.

Prior to the consideration of the possible approval of a Final Land Development Plan for a 90 foot high monopole telecommunications tower for T-Mobile Northeast, LLC, Mr. Paul Spiegel, 1133 West Warren Road, stated that the Board has a difficult task balancing the needs of all the residents of the Township with those of adjoining property owners. He said that he believed a 75 foot high tower would be sufficient to fill in the gap in cell phone service in the area of the proposed tower. He stated that the Radio Frequency Engineer for T-Mobile did not consider this option.

On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved a Final Land Development Plan for a 90 foot high monopole telecommunications tower for T-Mobile Northeast, LLC, located at 1130 West Chester Pike. Mr. Christopher Schubert, Esquire, was present to represent the plan.

Dr. White opened the floor for public comment.

Ms. Kathleen MacKenzie, 685 Normandy Court, said that she lives in the area of the Sewer Treatment Plant on South Concord Road and that the residents are having a problem with midges.  She stated she has spoken with Mr. John Scott, Manager of the Treatment Plant, about the problem and she does not believe the process of periodic filter cleaning being used by the plant is an effective one to control the insects.  Mr. LaLonde responded that he has spoken with Mr. Scott and that the DEP is starting an investigation of the problem with the insects.  Mr. LaLonde said that in the same area as the West Goshen Sewer Treatment Plant there is a stagnant pond and the West Chester Borough Treatment Plant is nearby. He advised Ms. MacKenzie that the Township is addressing the problem.  Ms. McIlvaine requested that Ms. MacKenzie call the Township if she requires any further information.

There being no further business, on motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the meeting was adjourned at 4:12 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Sandra K. Turley
Township Secretary



                                           West Goshen Township
                                               Supervisor Hearing
                                                   May 23, 2007


S-08-06

Supervisor Hearing S-08-06, which was continued from April 11, 2007, was called to order by Chairman Dr. Robert White at 4:26 p.m.  All members were present.

Mr. Joseph E. Brion, Esquire, was present to represent the Township. Mr. Joseph P. Ryan, Esquire, was present to represent the applicant, Benson Companies. The Conditional Use application was pursuant to Section 84-14.1.G(2) of the West Goshen Zoning Ordinance and was a request to subdivide and develop a 6.4 acre tract of property located at 901 N. New Street.  The property is owned by Clyde Broadbelt and is subject to an agreement of sale with the Applicant.  The property is zoned R-3A Overlay where single family attached dwellings are permitted by conditional use approval of the Board of Supervisors.

See Court Reporter's Transcript

At the conclusion of all testimony and comments the record was closed.

On motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved setting the date of June 13, 2007 for the rendering of the Decision and Order for the application.

The hearing ended at 4:48 p.m.