WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
JANUARY 5, 2009

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

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

The annual organizational meeting of the Board of Supervisors of West Goshen Township was called to order by Chairman Patricia B. McIlvaine at 5:04 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2009, at the Township Administration Building, with all members present. Ms. McIlvaine opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Ms. McIlvaine opened the floor for public comment and there was none.

Ms. McIlvaine appointed Dr. White as Temporary Chairman for the purpose of electing the Chairman of the Board for 2009.

Dr. White opened the floor for nominations for Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, Ms. McIlvaine was unanimously nominated as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for 2009.

Ms. McIlvaine opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chairman. On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, Mr. Meakim was unanimously nominated Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for 2009.

On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved the minutes of December 10, 2008.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved the bills to be paid from the General Fund, the Sewer Fund, the Waste and Recycling Fund, and the Capital Reserve Fund.

Ms. McIlvaine announced the proposed Township and Staff appointments for 2009 and asked for a motion and vote on the following appointments:

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, unanimous approval was granted for these appointments.

Ms. McIlvaine announced the proposed appointments for the specific terms in office to various Boards and Commissions and asked for a motion and vote on the appointments.

For the Park and Recreation Board:

                    Edward T. Smith             Member

For the Pension Committee:

                    Peter C. Anderson           Member
                    William Keenan                Member
                    Walker C. Tompkins, Jr.  Member
                    Thomas A. Teneza           Member
                    John Trevisani                  Member
                    Robert Holland                Member
 

For the Planning Commission:

                    Carrie Martin                   Member
                    James J. O'Brien              Member

For the Sewer Authority Board:

                    John L. Windle                 Member

For the Vacancy Board:

                    Raymond H. Halvorsen     Member

For the Zoning Hearing Board:

                    Joseph DeFelippes            Member
                    Scott T. Cullinan               Alternate

On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, the appointments to the Boards and Commissions were unanimously approved.

On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved the following depositories for 2009:

   TD Bank
   The First National Bank of Chester County
   Wachovia Bank
   Sovereign Bank
   DNB First
   Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust (PLGIT)
   Citizen's Bank

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, it was unanimously approved to recommend to the Board of Auditors that the Township Finance Director and Manager bonds be set at $8,000,000 for 2009.

Ms. McIlvaine announced that in 2009, the Board of Supervisors will meet on the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Township Administration Building with the exception of the following: The January 7, 2009, April 1, 2009, June 3, 2009, July 1, 2009, August 5, 2009, September 2, 2009, November 4, 2009, and December 2, 2009 meetings are cancelled.

Dr. White announced that the West Goshen Township Sewer Authority will meet on the 1^st Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Sewer Authority Building.

Ms. McIlvaine announced the Holiday Schedule for 2009 on which dates the office will be closed as follows:

On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved the 2009 Holiday Schedule on which dates the office will be closed.

Ms. McIlvaine announced the Holiday Schedule for 2009 on which dates the office will be open as follows. Employees who work these holidays may use these days as time off at other times during the year with approval of their department supervisor.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved the 2009 Holiday Schedule on which dates the office will be open.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, unanimous approval was given for the adoption of Resolution 1-2009, establishing the following boundaries for fire protection and the agencies chosen to fulfill the public safety needs of West Goshen Township:

BOUNDARIES

From Phoenixville Pike beginning at the northern boundary of West Goshen Township, southerly to the 322 By-pass, then along the PA 202 By-pass to South Concord Road; then south along South Concord Road to the southern boundary of West Goshen Township.

FIRE PROTECTION

Goshen Fire Department
West Chester Fire Department

AMBULANCE SERVICE

Good Fellowship Ambulance Club, Inc.
Goshen Ambulance

RESCUE SERVICE

Goshen Fire Department
West Chester Fire Department

POLICE PROTECTIONS

West Goshen Township Police Department

On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, unanimous approval was given for the adoption of Resolution 2-2009, adopting the Emergency Operations Plan for West Goshen Township.

On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 3-2009 setting the Township Manager's salary for 2009 at $110,000.

Mrs. Evelyn Baker, 900 Sheridan Drive, inquired about the percentage of the Township Manager's Salary being paid through the General Fund and the Sewer Fund and Ms. Jeanne Denham, Finance Director, replied that 60% is paid by through the General Fund and 40% is paid through the Sewer Fund.

Dr. White announced that the consideration of the Conditional Use Decision and Order for the Jerrehian Property that was schedule for this date has been postponed until the January 21, 2009, Board of Supervisors meeting.

Ms. McIlvaine opened the floor for comments. No comments were made.

There being no further business, on motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, the meeting was adjourned at 5:16 p.m.

    Respectfully submitted,

    Sandra K. Turley
    Township Secretary

West Goshen Township
Supervisor Hearing
January 5, 2009

S-01-09

Supervisors Hearing S-01-09 which was duly advertised was called to order by Chairman Patricia McIlvaine at 5:26 p.m. All members were present. Ms. Kristin Camp, Esquire, was present to represent the Township and Ms. Megan E. Daly King, Esquire, was present to represent the applicant.

The hearing was for the 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), 84-57.03A and 84-57.03.B of the West Goshen Township Zoning Ordinance for the co-location of additional telecommunications antennas on an existing tower located at 825 Paoli Pike. Applicant also seeks approval to install radio equipment cabinets on a concrete pad on the ground at the base of the tower.

See Court Reporter's Transcript

At the conclusion of all testimony, on motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved the application with the conditions that were suggested by Ms. Camp.

The hearing ended at 5:41 p.m.