WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
MAY 10, 2000

A regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors of West Goshen Township was called to order by Chairman Robert S. White at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2000, at the West Goshen Township Administration Building. Edward G. Meakim, Jr. was absent.  Dr. White opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Dr. White opened the floor for public comment and there was none.

Dr. White announced that the Board of Supervisors has appointed Jacob Bowman as an alternate, non-voting member of the Pension Committee.  Dr. White advised that Mr. Bowman's vast financial background will make him an asset to the Committee.

Ms. Sharon Lynn, Township Manager, announced that the May 24, 2000 Board of Supervisors meeting has been cancelled. A special Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2000 at 4:00 p.m. at the Township Administration Building.  Ms. Lynn announced that the 4^th Annual Multiple Sclerosis 2k walk and 5k run was held on Sunday, April 30, 2000 at the West Goshen Township Community Park. Ms. Lynn announced that approximately 350 people participated in the event and approximately $20,000.00 was raised for the organization.  Ms. Lynn further announced that the Chester County Camera Club would be sponsoring a photo exhibit featuring local photographers within the Administration Building from May 15, 2000 to May 31, 2000.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved the Board of Supervisor meeting minutes of April 12, 2000 and April 26, 2000.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved the Treasurer's Report dated April 30, 2000, 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.

Lieutenant Joseph J. Gleason presented the police report for the month of April, 2000. Lt. Gleason announced the success of the Skatarama, with over 650 children in attendance.

Ralph Brown, Fire Marshal, gave the Fire Marshal Report for the month of April, 2000. Mr. Brown also gave the reports for the West Chester Fire Departments, Good Fellowship Ambulance Company and Goshen Fire and Ambulance Company. Mr. Brown reported that he attended the Chester County Chemical/Biological Terrorism Awareness Training Seminar at the PECO Emergency Center on April 1, 2000.  Mr. Brown advised that he received some beneficial information from this seminar and noted that everyone should be prepared should disaster strike.

Richard E. Hicks, Building Official, gave the Building Inspection Activity Report for April, 2000.

Mr. Halvorsen questioned Mr. Hicks concerning the supporting data for the electrical contractors that were to be approved as inspection agencies later in the meeting.  Mr. Hicks advised that he had all of the supporting documents from both electrical contractors and that each of the contractors have been used by various builders throughout the Township.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, unanimous approval was given for the following contributions to local non-profit organizations for 2000:
1. Good Fellowship Ambulance Club -  $6,800.00
2. Neighborhood Health Agencies, Inc.  $4,000.00
3. Adult Care of Chester County  $3,500.00
4. Chester County Library System $4,000.00
5. West Chester Public Library System  $1,250.00

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, unanimous approval was given to appoint Guardian Inspection Services as an approved electrical inspection agency for West Goshen Township.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, unanimous approval was given to appoint Underwriter Inspections Services, Inc. as an approved electrical inspection agency for West Goshen Township.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 15-2000, setting a date to hold a public hearing to consider the application of ARC of Chester County for conditional use in the I-1 Campus Light Industrial District for an Educational Use, pursuant to the provisions of Section 84-37-A-(14)-(a). The date that the hearing will be held is June 14, 2000.

Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr., Township Engineer, opened and read the follow- ing bids for the sale of a surplus vehicle (one 1998 Ford Crown Victoria):

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, unanimous approval was granted to award the bid to the highest bidder, A & Silver Auto Sales & Service Co., Inc.

The Board of Supervisors approved and signed the PennDOT Contracts for Road Materials for 2000-2001.  At the March 24, 2000 Board of Supervisors meeting, the bids were awarded as follows:

 Item No. 1
  Highway Materials, Inc
  1750 Walton Road
  P.O. Box 1667
  Blue Bell, PA 19422-0465

 Items No. 2,3, and 4
  Independence Construction Material
  Devault Quarry
  P.O. Box 657
  4045 State Road
  Devault, PA 19432

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved the Decision and Order from Supervisors Hearing S-3-00, granting Conditional Use to allow Omnipoint Communications to locate three antennas at a height of 170 feet onto an existing 200 foot communications tower located at 825 Paoli Pike, and to install two telecommunications equipment cabinets at the base of such tower.

Prior to the announcement and approval of the Decision and Order for Supervisors Hearing S-4-00, Ms. Sue Bratton, real estate representative for Wawa, Inc., requested to conduct a short presentation. Ms. Bratton presented the Board with a new land development plan for the proposed expansion of the WaWa store located at the corner of Route 100 and Greenhill Road.  Ms. Bratton explained that WaWa was aggressively negotiating to purchase the entire tract of land, including Kift's Flower Shop.  By purchasing the entire tract, the proposed shopping center plan would be withdrawn and the increase in square footage that was originally proposed for the Wawa store would be decreased to a total square footage of approximately 4,676. The request for installation of gas pumps would remain, and there would be more green space than originally planned.

Mr. Halvorsen acknowledged this new land development plan, although he explained to Ms. Bratton that the decision to be announced was based on the actual ordinance currently in effect in West Goshen Township, and not the plans submitted by Wawa. Mr. Halvorsen advised Ms. Bratton that she would need to take the appropriate steps to present this new land development plan to the Township.

On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved the Decision and Order from Supervisors Hearing S-4-00, denying the application of Green Hill Road, L.P., a Pennsylvania Limited Partnership, William C. and Eveline M.L. Badnaruk, and Wawa, Inc., and the request to amend the Zoning Ordinance for "Maximum Floor Area", whereby increasing the minimum square footage from 3,000 to 5,000.

The floor was opened for further public comments.

Mrs. Evelyn Baker, resident of 900 Sheridan Drive, discussed the University's plans for expansion.  Mrs. Baker was concerned about the attitudes of University officials and the low quality in long range planning that the University has developed.  Mrs. Baker requested that the Planning Commission examine all plans that the University designs.

Dr. White advised that the Township and University officials have conducted meetings with residents from Guinta Lane and the Roslyn development to discuss individual needs and concerns. Dr. White explained that it was the Township's goal to try to meet everyone's expectations by listening to concerns and being cognizant of everyone's needs.

Ms. Lynn summarized the presentation that was conducted by University officials at the April 26, 2000 Board of Supervisors meeting.  Ms. Lynn explained that at that time, the Board had expressed to the University the importance of opening Tigue Road and requesting that all new student housing and parking be constructed on South Campus.

Mr. Halvorsen added that the Board had also requested that the University allow a resident from the surrounding community be appointed onto the steering committee.

Mr. Tom French, resident of 1234 N. Ashbrooke Drive, requested that a four-way stop be installed at the intersection of Sunset Hollow Road and N. Ashbrooke Drive. Mr. French advised that on a few occasions he had narrowly missed being involved in an accident and would like to prevent an accident before it occurs. Mr. French was advised that a traffic study would be conducted by the police department and that he would be advised of the results when the study was completed.

Mr. Harry Johnson, resident of 806 Old Westtown Road, inquired whether Omnipoint could add more antennas to the existing tower. Dr. White advised that approval was given based on what Omnipoint had requested and should Omnipoint wish to add more antennas, the appropriate application would need to be filed.

Mr. Douglas Janssen, resident of 14 Greenhill Road, extended appreciation to the Board for the decision rendered in the Wawa matter. Mr. Janssen further advised that the residents still oppose the gas pump issue for that site.

There being no further business, on motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White, the meeting was adjourned at 4:44 p.m.

       Respectfully submitted,
       Sharon Lynn
       Township Manager