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On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved awarding the bid to the low bidder pending a review of the bids.
On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved the signing of Amendment No. 1 of the Sewage Treatment Agreement
between the West Goshen Sewer Authority, the Township of West Goshen and the Township of Thornbury. In answer to a question from Mrs. Baker, Dr. White stated that the West Goshen Township Sewer
Authority has adequate capacity for any future development in West Goshen Township.
On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved Ordinance 09-2008 amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 84,
Zoning, to delete the definition of "Open Space" and add a new definition for "Common Open Space", "Greenway Lands", "Passive Open Space" and "Gross Development Tract Area" in Section 84-8; adding a new
Article IV-B to provide for a new R-3B Flexible Design Conservation District and by specifying the use regulations, area and bulk requirements and design standards for such flexible design conservation
district and to rezone parcels 52-02-0114, 52-02-0114.01, 52-02-0114.02, 52-02-0114.04, , 52-03-0061.010, 52-03-0062, 52-03-0075, 52-03-0181, 52-03-0182, 52-03-0183, 52-03-0184, 52-03-0185 and a
portion of 52-02-0114.5 from R-3 Residential District to R-3B Flexible Design Conservation District. The hearing for this ordinance was closed on November 12, 2008.
Mrs. Baker questioned who would have ownership of the greenway lands and Dr. White said that either the Township or a conservation group would
control the greenways.
Dr. White announced that consideration and possible approval of the Decision and Order for the Jerrehian Conditional Use application will be on
January 5, 2009 at the Annual Organization meeting.
Prior to the consideration of the possible approval of Ordinance 10-2008 amending the Code of Ordinances of West Goshen Township, Chapter 84
(entitled "Zoning") to amend the definition of "Family" in Section 84-8; to add a definition for "Independent Living Facility" in Section 84-8; to amend the use regulations for the R-3 District to allow
an Independent Living Facility by Conditional Use in the R-3 District and to add area and bulk requirements, design standards, parking requirements and specific criteria for such use; to amend certain
regulations for group homes in Section 84-57.7; to delete Section 84-72.A(2) and 84-74.D(1); to delete Section 84-57.03.B(5)(3) and 84-57.03.B(24); to amend Sections 84-21.D, 84-28.J and 84-32.D to allow
a use similar to a restaurant where food is prepared and served in C-2, C-4 and C-5 Districts and to amend screening and landscaping requirements in Section 84-55.A and 84-55.C, Ms. Kristin Camp,
Esquire, presented the following exhibits: The Proof of Publication in the Daily Local News, the filing with the Chester County Law Library, the filing with the Daily Local News, the review letter
from the Chester County Planning Commission and the review letter from the West Goshen Township Planning Commission. Ms. Camp explained that this is a comprehensive ordinance that covers independent
living, amendment changes to the landscaping ordinance and other general items.
On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved Ordinance 10-2008.
Prior to the consideration of the possible approval of Ordinance 11-2008 amending the Code of Ordinances of West Goshen Township, Chapter 66,
Titled "Sewers and Sewage Disposal", specifically Article V Titled "Pretreatment Standards and Regulations for Industrial and Wastewater Discharges" to comply with the regulations issued by the United
States Environmental Protection Agency, Ms. Camp presented the following exhibits: Proof of Publication in the Daily Local News, filing with the Chester County Law Library and filing with the Daily
Local News.
On motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved Ordinance 11-2008.
Prior to the consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 12-2008 amending the West Goshen Township Police Pension Plan, Ordinance 13-2008
amending the Administrative and Road Employees' Pension Plan, and Ordinance 14 – 2008 amending the West Goshen Township Sewer Employees' Pension Plan by adopting the amended and restated plans
which are attached as Exhibit "A" and which shall be effective as of January 1, 2008 and to authorize the Board of Supervisors to enter the Amended and Restated Trust Agreement which is attached as
Exhibit "B" to effectuate the plans, Ms. Camp presented the following exhibits: Proof of Publication in the Daily Local News, filing with the Chester County Law Library and filing with the Daily
Local News.
On a motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved Ordinance 12-2008, Ordinance 13-2008 and Ordinance 14-2008.
On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 26-2008 appointing Sandra K. Turley Open Records Officer
for the Township and Captain Joseph Gleason Open Records Officer for the West Goshen Township Police and adopting a new Open Records policy pursuant to Act 3 of 2008 which amended the Right to Know Law,
53 P.S §66.1 et. Seq.
Ms. Camp explained that the Open Records Law was changed in February by the Commonwealth and that the new regulations are effective January 1, 2009.
Ms. Shirley Colvin, 830 Spruce Avenue, inquired about the cost of obtaining a copy of a public record and Ms. Turley replied that the cost would be
25 cents for a standard 8 ½ by 11 inch sheet of paper.
On motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 27-2008 setting the date of January 5, 2009 at 5:00
p.m. for a public hearing for the Conditional Use application of Metro PCS of Pennsylvania, LLC.
On a motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved the adoption of the Waste and Recycling Fund Budget for 2009.
On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved the adoption of the Sewer Fund Budget for 2009.
On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 28-08 adopting the General Fund Budget for 2009.
On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 29-08 establishing the Real Estate Tax at 1.5 mills
for 2009.
The Board answered Mrs. Baker's questions concerning a new Public Works Garage, signals at Paoli Pike and the Route 202 ramp and PennDOT signs for
High Street.
On motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 30-08 setting the date of January 21, 2009 at 4:00
p.m. for a Conditional Use hearing for Metro PCS LLC for the co-location of six antennas for wireless telephone service on an existing tower and installation of radio-related equipment on the ground.
Mrs. McIlvaine opened the floor for public comment.
In response to Mrs. Baker's question, Dr. White said that no funds were included in the 2009 budget for changes to the Louis H. Close Firing Range.
Ms. McIlvaine thanked all of the department heads, Ms. Jeanne Denham, Finance Director, Ms. Jennifer Latzer, Assistant Finance Director, and Mr.
LaLonde for all of their work on the budget. She stated that it had been a tough budget season with serious budget cuts and that she appreciated the cooperation that the Board received.
Dr. White said that through the fiscal responsibility of the Finance Department there would be no tax increase for 2009.
There being no further business, on motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the meeting was adjourned at 5:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra K. Turley
Township Secretary
West Goshen Township
Supervisor Hearing
December 10, 2008
S-09-08
Supervisors Hearing S-09-08 which was continued from November 12, 2008 was called to order by Chairman Patricia McIlvaine at 5:13 p.m. Ms.
Kristin Camp, Esquire, was present to represent the Township and Mr. Christopher Schubert, Esquire, was present to represent the applicant.
Consideration and possible approval of a Conditional Use application for Metro PCS of Pennsylvania, LLC who is seeking conditional use approval
pursuant to Sections 84-57.03.B(5) and 84-74 of the West Goshen Township Zoning Ordinance for the co-location of six additional telecommunications antennas on an existing water tank located at 1201 Boot
Road located in the R-3 Residential District. Applicant also seeks approval to install radio equipment cabinets on a proposed 10' x 16' concrete pad on the ground at the base of the water tank.
See Court Reporter's Transcript
On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved the application.
The hearing ended at 5:16 p.m.
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