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Ken Lehr, reporting on Harvest Day, informed that this year's activities are scheduled from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 29th.
Ken Lehr said fliers advertising this year's event were piggybacked with Community Day advertisements. Ken Lehr stated that because this is the first year Harvest Day festivities will be held at the Community Park, the Township plans to station someone at Coopersmith Park to direct patrons to the proper location. Ken Lehr informed that arrangements for the musical entertainment "Makin' Music" have been finalized. Michael Pillagalli has indicated he would contact Phil and Linda Hicks to line up their haywagon for this year's event. Additionally, local Girl Scouts have been lined up to provide face painting for those attending this year's event. Kent Wise informed that the Township also is planning to borrow East Goshen's haywagon for this year's event. Kent Wise said the pumpkin patch would be located at the lower end of the Community Park by the retention basin and indicated the hayride would include a loop from the pavilion, past the past the retention basin to the pumpkin patch and return to the pavilion.
Ken Lehr report on upcoming bus trips informed that the return trip to Yankee Stadium on September 30th has sold out.
Ken Lehr indicated that the Yankee's have not posted the start time for the September 30th game at this time. Krapf Coaches is keeping the bus schedule flexible for the Township until the official time for the game is made public. Ken Lehr reported the Township has reserved two buses for the December 2nd open bus trip to New York and two buses for the December 11th trip to Radio City Music Hall. Ken Lehr stated the food options still need to be finalized for the Radio City Music Hall trip. Ken Lehr informed that Mary Lou Enoches volunteered to be the bus captain for the Radio City Music Hall trip and stated he is still looking for a bus captain for the December 2nd open bus trip. Patricia McIlvaine volunteered to serve as a bus captain for that trip.
Ken Lehr reported that the Township has been in contact with ACAC to start the planning process for a Teen Scene night scheduled for Saturday, November 18th. Ken Lehr indicated
the event would be a joint venture supported by West Goshen Township and the Borough of West Chester.
Ken Lehr reported he has been in contact with ACAC to start the planning process for offering Senior Water Walking sessions planned for November, February, March and April.
Ken Lehr reported Water Walking sessions that were offered in March and May of the current year were very popular with the seniors.
Sharon Lynn provided an update on the Jerrehian property, informing that the Board of Supervisors approved the zoning changes and indicated the next step is for the builder (Pulte) to contact
the Township and submit a land development plan for the property. Sharon Lynn indicated that representatives from Pulte and the Jerrehian family were working with the Department of Environmental
Protection, the Pennsylvania Historical Commission, and other agencies to finalize plans for developing the property. Sharon Lynn stated that many traffic improvements would be required before
development could begin. Additionally, Sharon Lynn indicated that all deer management issues would have to go through the appropriate state agencies.
New Business: Ken Lehr informed that he had received several emails pertaining to the new dogpark. He stated the themes of the emails were mainly positive, with several
residents asking the Township to consider dedicated large dog hours and small dog hours for the new dogpark.
Sharon Lynn stated the there is a limitation on space that would prohibit the Township from dividing the current structure into isolated areas for small and large dogs. Sharon Lynn and Ken Lehr met with the Township's insurance carrier to confirm patrons using the new dogpark do so at their own risk and verify that the Township is not liable for any injuries to pets and/or their owners within the confines of the new dogpark. Ken Lehr reviewed the contents of an email received from Ellen Zandoff expressing concern that people attending the new dogpark are not following the park rules. Additionally, the email states the sign displaying rules for the dogpark is not located in an area that is easily visible to people walking up to the park. Sharon Lynn indicated that she has received mostly positive feedback on the new dogpark, and informed that the Township had spent four years researching existing dogparks before the decision was made to incorporate a dogpark facility within Robert E. Lambert Park. Sharon Lynn indicated she has made several trips to the new dogpark, where she sometimes observed small children and/or dogs roaming unsupervised. Sharon Lynn indicated that the Township is looking at displaying the dogpark rules on a smaller sign and/or bulletin board within the confines of the dogpark. Sharon Lynn informed that the Township was advised that someone was taking pictures of people at the playground and the dogpark. Sharon Lynn indicated that the Township advised the caller to contact the police department. Sharon Lynn stated she observed someone taking pictures in the dogpark. Upon confronting the individual she was told the photographer was trying out a new lens for his camera. Sharon Lynn reported she spoke with several patrons in the dogpark and no one seemed offended by the photographer.
Ken Lehr reporting on the Holiday Breakfast with Santa at the Stadium Grille informed the event has been scheduled for Saturday, December 16th. Ken Lehr said the Stadium Grille
was also available on Sunday, December 17th if an overflow date is required.
Local Boy Scout Brandon Hoots asked the members of the Park and Recreation Board about the feasibility of doing something for the Township to satisfy his Eagle Scout project requirements.
Kent Wise asked Brandon Hoots to come up with an idea for the project that could be completed next year. Kent Wise provided examples of previous Eagle Scout projects, including building picnic
tables, building signs, constructing a Japanese Zen garden at the Community Park, and stenciling "no dumping, drains into stream" warnings on various Township storm drains.
Sharon Lynn asked Brandon Hoots to write a letter to the Township and indicated the Township would contact him if something comes up that would satisfy his Eagle Scout requirements.
Public representatives Rosanne Dillingham and Vince Gallagher, residents of 1017 Woodview Lane (property adjacent to the entrance to Robert E. Lambert Park) addressed the members of the Park
and Recreation Board, expressing concern over the speed of the traffic entering and leaving the new park.
Vince Gallagher reported several incidents of drag racing taking place on the newly paved entrance to the park. He stated the speed bumps on the roadway were removed during the repaving process. Bob Cifone informed that the bumps on the original pavement were water control bums that were no longer required once the roadway was repaved. Sharon Lynn indicated she would contact representatives from the school district and request speed limit signs be installed along this stretch of the access road. Additionally, Rosanne Dillingham and Vince Gallagher stated a tree barrier should be installed along the edge of their property that is closest to the roadway to shelter their home from the noise and light associated with the new park. Vince Gallagher informed there are two big light standards located within the park or at the Wawa that constantly shine through their windows. Finally, Vince Gallagher informed the park is supposed to be a dawn to dusk park and indicated he regularly sees people walking their dogs in the Park as late as midnight.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM. The next meeting is scheduled for October 18, 2006.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ed Smith
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