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WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
May 20, 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. Sandra K. Turley, Township Secretary
Ms. Jeanne M. Denham, Finance Director
Mr. Richard J. Craig, Township Engineer
Mr. Raymond D. McKeeman, Zoning Officer
Ms. Kristin Camp, Township Solicitor
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of West Goshen Township was called to order by Chairman Patricia B. McIlvaine at 3:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at the West
Goshen Township Administration Building. All members were present. Ms. McIlvaine opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Ms. McIlvaine opened the floor for public comment.
Ms. Kathleen Amabile, 1316 E. Boot Road, said that she understood the Boot Road project would be on the agenda for this meeting and Ms. McIlvaine replied that it was not on the
agenda. She said that East Goshen Township would be discussing the matter at their May 26, 2009 meeting and that West Goshen Township will take up the matter after East Goshen Township makes a
decision on the project.
Dr. White announced that due to a DEP mandate yard waste must be picked up twelve times a year which is not presently part of the West Goshen Township Trash agreement with Allied
Waste. He added that the trash and recycling and sewer billings are running at a loss for the Township. He proposed that at the next Board of Supervisors meeting on June 17, 2009 the Board
consider increasing the sewer billing by $20.00 per quarter and the trash and recycling by $30.00 per quarter.
Mrs. Evelyn Baker, 900 Sheridan Drive, asked about the trash and recycling contract and Dr. White responded that the Township has a contract with Allied Waste but not with
Chester County who has raised the tipping fees paid by municipalities. He said that the tipping fees are not covered by the agreement with Allied Waste. Dr. White stated that the contract with
Allied Waste will need to be revised to cover the yard waste pickups. Mr. Raymond Halvorsen, Public Works Director, said that yard waste pickups consume a whole day, use special trucks, are dumped
in a special area and will need to be done on Saturdays. Dr. White said that if the Township had not decided to use automated pickup, the trash fee would have been higher. In response to a
comment from Mrs. Baker, Dr. White said that no trash hauler will bid on a once a week pickup of trash.
On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved the Board of Supervisors minutes of May 6, 2009.
On motion by Dr. White, 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 20-2009 authorizing West Goshen Township to actively participate as a member of the West
Chester Area Regional Emergency Management Group.
Responding to a question from Mrs. Baker, Mr. Casey LaLonde, Township Manager, said that the West Chester Area Regional Emergency Management Group would be made up of members
from the West Chester Area Council of Governments.
On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 21-2009 setting the date of June 17, 2009 for a public hearing for ITT Corporation who
is seeking a Conditional Use pursuant to Section 84-57.03 for the purpose of installation of antennas on an existing 140 foot tower, as well as installation of one equipment cabinet, a generator and
propane tank at 590 Snyder Avenue.
On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved a final land development plan for the construction of 62,930 square feet of new offices and
warehouse building additions for QVC Studio Park, located at 1200 Wilson Drive. The new building additions will be additions to the existing studio/office/warehouse building, along with parking lot,
sidewalk and stormwater management improvements. Mr. Pat Cassidy from QVC was present to represent the plan.
Mr. Richard J. Craig, Township Engineer, said that significant improvements will be made by QVC on Airport Road during construction of the QVC additions. In response to a
comment by Mr. Thomas Casey, 1113 Windsor Drive, that the Boot Road enhancements should be addressed before the approval of the QVC project, Dr. White said that the zoning ordinance allows QVC to do the
additions and that the Township could end up in court if the project was not approved. He said that this project is in an industrial zone and that the project was talked about at the May 14, 2009
meeting with residents concerning the possible Boot Road improvements. He said that a slip ramp for Route 202 would be an answer to the traffic problems but that it would take several years to
finalize if the funds were available.
Ms. Kristin Camp, Township Solicitor, said that the Municipal Planning Code states that if an applicant presents a plan that meets the ordinance criteria and is not deficient,
there are no legal grounds to delay a vote on the plan. She stated that there is a time period in which the plan must be deemed approved.
Dr. White announced that Senator Andrew Dinniman will hold a meeting at the West Goshen Township building on June 11, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss transportation issues in the
area.
Ms. McIlvaine opened the floor for public comment.
Mrs. Baker requested that paving markings for pedestrian crossings be placed at Spruce Avenue and Parkside Avenue and at Spruce Avenue and Jones Lane. Mr. Craig responded
that he had researched the matter and found no prohibition against the markings but also no requirement to put them in. He said that they can be installed if the Board approves it. Mr. Meakim
said that the Board would take the matter under advisement.
Mr. Anthony Gravinese, 1187 McPhearson Drive, complained about the property in his neighborhood being used by Rick's Tree Service which he said is an eyesore. Mr. Raymond
McKeeman said that Rick's Tree Service is not violating the zoning ordinance or the agreement they made with the Township for plantings. Mr. Gravinese said that he is not aware of any planting and
that mulch and trees are being brought onto the property and stored.
Ms. Sandy Mittman, 1189 McPhearson Drive, said that a letter went to Rick's Tree Service about limitations on the use of the property six months ago but that the uses do not fit
in with the zoning of the property. She said that noise is also an issue on the property.
Mr. McKeeman said that seedlings have been ordered for planting on the property. Ms. Camp said that Rick's Tree Service can have an agricultural use of the
property. She said that if noise is an issue at the location, residents should call and inform the Township.
Ms. Nancy Reynolds, 1191 McPhearson Drive, said that logs had been brought onto the property and not taken out and that little planting had occurred.
There being no further business, on motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, the meeting was adjourned at 4:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra K. Turley
Township Secretary
West Goshen Township
Supervisor Hearing
May 20, 2009
S-06-09
Supervisors Hearing S-06-09 which was duly advertised was called to order by Chairman Patricia McIlvaine at 4:50 p.m. All members were present. Ms.
Kristin Camp, Esquire, was present to represent the Township and Mr. David Falcone, Esquire, was present to represent the applicant, Cricket Communications, Inc., who seeks conditional use approval
pursuant to Sections 84-57.03, 84-73 and 84-74 of the West Goshen Township Zoning ordinance to install cellular communications antennas on an existing PECO power tower located on a PECO right-of-way
located at 1198 Grove Road in the R-2 Residential District
See Court Reporter's Transcript
At 5:00 p.m. on motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved the application.
West Goshen Township
Supervisor Hearing
May 20, 2009
S-05-09
Supervisors Hearing S-05-09 which was continued from May 6, 2009 was called to order by Chairman Patricia McIlvaine at 5:01 p.m. All members were
present. Ms. Kristin Camp, Esquire, was present to represent the Township and Mr. Kevin Campbell was present from the West Chester Area School District.
See Court Reporter's Transcript
The hearing was recessed at 6:25 p.m. and resumed at 6:35 p.m.
Ms. Camp closed the evidentiary record of the hearing. On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Meakim, the Board unanimously approved making a decision on the application
and, if necessary, conditions for the use at the June 17, 2009 Board of Supervisors meeting. The hearing ended at 6:36 p.m.
West Goshen Township
Supervisor Hearing
May 20, 2009
S-03-09
Supervisors Hearing S-03-09 which was continued from May 6, 2009 was called to order by Chairman Patricia McIlvaine at 6:36 p.m. All members were
present. Ms. Kristin Camp, Esquire, was present to represent the Township. Mr. Brian Nagle, Esquire, was present to represent the applicant West Chester University of Pennsylvania who is
seeking a conditional use approval pursuant to Section 84-57.10.D of the West Goshen Township Revised Zoning Ordinance of 1990 as amended to build additions to the existing building known as the E. O.
Bull Center which is located in the R-3 District on a parcel of property containing 28 acres located at the southeast corner of E. Rosedale Avenue and S. High Street.
See Court Reporter's Transcript
At 6:44 p.m. on motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved the application.
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