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September 26, 2007

WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
September 26, 2007

Township Supervisors:
Dr. Robert S. White, Chairman
Ms. Patricia B. McIlvaine, Vice Chairman
Mr. Edward G. Meakim, Jr., Member

Township Officials:
Mr. Casey LaLonde, Township Manager
Ms. Jeanne Denham, Finance Director
Ms. Sandra K. Turley, Township Secretary
Mr. Richard J. Craig, Township Engineer
Mr. Raymond D. McKeeman, Zoning Officer

A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of West Goshen Township was called to order by Chairman Dr. Robert S. White at 4:07 p.m. on Wednesday, September 26, 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 September 12, 2007, to discuss personnel matters and on September 24, 2007, to discuss real estate matters.

Mr. LaLonde announced that the next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on October 10, 2007.  He announced that the Township offices will be closed on October 8, 2007 for Columbus Day. Mr. LaLonde announced that the Fall Movie Series will begin on Saturday, September 29, 2007 with the showing of Charlotte's Web and continue with Flushed Away on October 6, 2007, Happy Feet on October 13, 2007 and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on October 20, 2007.

On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved the Board of Supervisors minutes from August 22, 2007.

On motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved the Treasurer's Report dated August 31, 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 August 2007.  Chief Carroll reminded everyone that school is back in session and to watch for children traveling to and from school.

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

Mr. Edward Hunger, Building Official, gave the Building Inspection Activity Report for August 2007.

The following bids for an Aluminum Trench Shield were opened and read by Mr. Craig:

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Vendor

Total Base Unit Cost Delivered to Township

Option #1 Cost

Option #2 Cost

Trenchtech, Inc.
1302 Conshohocken Road, Suite 200
Conshohocken, PA 19428

$12,825.00

$840.00

$1,500.00

Tri Supply and Equipment
158 Limestone Road
Oxford, PA 19363

$15,862.00

$1,775.00

$0.00

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved awarding the bid to the lowest bidder pending a review of the bids by Mr. Craig.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved the signing of the Decision and Order for the application of T-Mobile Northeast, LLC.  The hearing for this application was held on August 22, 2007.

Prior to the consideration and possible approval of a Final Subdivision Plan for eight single family detached residences for The Richard James Group, located at 1332 Wexford Drive, Mr. Richard Sudall, developer of the project, stated that this project is located in West Whiteland Township as well as West Goshen Township and that has created problems with gaining approval for the development.  He stated that on September 25, 2007 West Whiteland Township gave its approval by resolution after adding additional comments to the plans.

Mr. Jeff Bodo, Engineer for the project, said that the eight comments added to the plan pertain to the Infiltration Bed Construction Sequence.  He said that the plans are not ready to be signed by the Board because of the changes approved by West Whiteland Township.  He noted that they are not sealed by an engineer and are not notarized. He requested that the Board approve the plan by resolution on this date and formally sign the plans at their regular Board meeting on October 10, 2007.

Mr. Edward Moore, 1246 West Chester Pike, an investor in the project, said that he is asking for the Board's help.  He stated that it has been difficult working with two Townships and that the closing for the property is scheduled for September 27, 2007.

Dr. White said that further consideration and discussion of this item would take place after the consideration of the remaining items on the agenda for the Board meeting.

On motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 24-2007 for the placement of stop signs on Gail Road at Anna Road and Sandwell Drive at Derby Drive, and no parking signs on Monterary Lane at North New Street.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved a Subdivision and Land Development Improvement and Maintenance Agreement and a Financial Security Agreement for The Links Carriage Homes Development, LLC, located at 901 North New Street.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 25-2007, establishing the 2008 Financial Requirements and the Minimum Municipal Obligations for all three pension plans.

On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved the signing of the Third Amendment to the Sewage Treatment Agreement between West Goshen Sewer Authority, Township of West Goshen and Township of Westtown.

Dr. White explained that the amendment to the Sewage Treatment Agreement changes the boundaries for the collection of wastewater in Westtown Township by the West Goshen Township Sewer Authority.

Dr. White announced a recess at 4:27 p.m. to allow the Board to meet in Executive Session.

The meeting resumed at 4:37 p.m.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved granting contingent approval for a Final Subdivision Plan for eight single family detached residences for The Richard James Group, located at 1332 Wexford Drive dependent on the applicant delivering eight complete sets of the plans to the Township by September 28, 2007 for review by Township Engineer Richard Craig.  If the plans are in order, they will be placed on the October 10, 2007 Board of Supervisors agenda for consideration for final approval and signing.

Mr. Sudall stated that an additional twelve sets of plans will be provided for signing to satisfy the requirements of West Whiteland Township. Mr. LaLonde said that one set of the incomplete plans provided at this meeting will be kept by West Goshen Township as a benchmark.

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

There being no further business, on motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, the meeting was adjourned at 4:39 p.m.

       Respectfully submitted,

       Sandra K. Turley
       Township Secretary

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