WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
May 9, 2007

A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of West Goshen Township was called to order by Chairman Robert S. White at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 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 asked that everyone pause for a moment of silence in remembrance of Sgt. Stephen E. Boland, retired from the West Goshen Township Police Department, who passed away on April 25, 2007.

Dr. White opened the floor for public comment.

Mr. Kenneth Infante, 1272 Arlington Avenue, expressed his displeasure that Mr. Richard J. Craig, Township Engineer, has not been suspended from his position with the Township pending the outcome of a court case in which Mr. Infante is the complainant.  Each of the members of the Board expressed their support for Mr. Craig.

Dr. White announced that the Board of Supervisors met in Executive Session on May 2, 2007, to discuss personnel and real estate matters. Dr. White explained that the Board interviewed six candidates for the open Township Manager's position:  Mr. John Scott, Mr. Raymond Halvorsen, Ms. Cynthia Haldeman, Mr. Raymond McKeeman, Mr. Kenneth Lehr and Mr. Casey LaLonde.  He said that each applicant had excellent qualifications and he thanked each of them for taking the time to meet with the Board.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, with Mr. Meakim dissenting, the Board approved appointing Mr. Casey LaLonde as Township Manager effective May 14, 2007.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, with Mr. Meakim dissenting, the Board approved Resolution 09-2007 setting the 2007 salary of the Township Manager at $85,000.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved the Affirmation and Ratification of the execution of the Third Amendment to Agreement of the Township Manager participation in the Township Administrative and Road Employees Pension Plan, as further clarified by Addendum, dated May 9, 2007.

Mr. LaLonde announced that the Summer Concert Series will begin on June 10, 2007 at Lambert Park with the Children's concert presented by Makin Music.

Mr. LaLonde announced that Township Offices will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2007 for Memorial Day.

Mr. LaLonde announced that the Benson Conditional Use Hearing will continue on May 23, 2007 directly following the regular Board meeting with testimony from the developer's stormwater engineer.

On motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved the Board of Supervisors minutes from April 11, 2007.

On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved the Treasurer's Report dated April 30, 2007 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.

Chief Michael Carroll gave the Police Report for the month of April 2007.

Dr. White commended Chief Carroll for the reduction in overtime for the police and Officer Peacock for 46 arrests in one month.

Mrs. Evelyn Baker, 900 Sheridan Drive, asked how many of the 77 alarms in the Police Report were valid and Chief Carroll replied that 11 were valid.

Ms. Andrea Testa, Fire Marshal, gave the Fire Marshal Report for the month of April 2007.  Ms. Testa also gave the report for Good Fellowship Ambulance and Goshen Fire Company.

Mr. John Beswick, Building Official, gave the Building Inspection Activity Report for April 2007.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved Ordinance 10-2007 amending the Code of West Goshen Township, Chapter 70, titled "Streets and Sidewalks", by adding a new Article II, Titled "Sidewalk Maintenance" to require owners of property abutting a sidewalk to keep the sidewalk free and clear of all obstructions including snow and ice.

Mrs. Baker inquired if the clearing of sidewalks has been a problem and Dr. White said that there will be several miles of sidewalks if the Jerrehian property is developed and that the Board is passing the ordinance to prevent a possible problem in the future.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 10-2007 authorizing the disposition of public records in accordance with the schedules and procedures for disposition of records as set forth in the Municipal Records Manual approved on July 16, 1993.

The possible approval of Resolution 11-2007 regarding the notification of property owners about various public hearings was tabled so that further studied may be done regarding the matter and to await clarification from the Township Solicitor. Mr. Jeff Dippel, 604 Owen Road, stated that he thought the proposed change in the notification procedure was a good one.

On motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved the signing of the contract with Alpha Space Control Co., Inc., for pavement markings.  Bids were opened and read at the April 11, 2007 Board of Supervisors meeting.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved a Final Subdivision Plan for a 47,503 square foot office/warehouse building for deAntonio Group of Delaware, located at 1041 Andrew Drive.  Mr. Jim Lees was present to represent the plan.

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

There being no further business, on motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the meeting was adjourned at 4:24 p.m.

       Respectfully submitted,

       Sandra K. Turley
       Township Secretary