LOWER OXFORD TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting
February 8, 2006
There was no public comment concerning items on the agenda. Jim Palita requested that the Township petition PennDot for a reduction in the posted speed limit on Baltimore Pike from the Oxford borough line to Rt 896. Since it is a PennDot road, the Township must make this request. After discussion, Kepler moved and Astle seconded that the secretary write a letter to PennDot requested a reduction of the speed limit from 55 mph to 45 mph. Charles Fleischmann suggested that Mr. Palita attend the Upper Oxford Township meeting next Monday and have them do the same.
Hershey moved and Kepler seconded to approve the minutes of
the Re-Organizational Meeting held January 3rd as presented. MOTION
CARRIED. The secretary said the
minutes for the Conditional Use Hearing held January 23rd were not
complete.
Report of the Auditors:
Sara Laganelli read the report from the auditors and said all was in
order. The Supervisors thanked the
auditors for doing a great job.
The
Secretary/Treasurer presented the bills totaling $400.15 for the Open Space
Fund, and $52,920.50 for the General Fund. A copy is attached to the minutes.
The Secretary/Treasurer said that the Township Solicitor’s bill was received
after she had prepared the bill listing and wished permission to pay that bill
also. Kepler moved and Hershey seconded that the list of bills
including the Township Solicitor’s bill be approved for payment. MOTION CARRIED.
Fiduciary
Transfers: The Secretary/Treasurer presented a request for fund transfers. Hershey
moved and Kepler seconded that transfers of $2,434.90 be authorized from the
Escrow Fund to the General Fund. MOTION
CARRIED.
The
following correspondence was noted:
Liquid Fuels Audit report for 2004 from Dept. of the Auditor
General,
Letter from McMinn’s on substantial increases in road
materials,
Letter from Lincoln Community Association on use of
Community Center,
December & January State Police reports,
December reports from Union Fire Company.
Reports:
John Jackson read his December and January reports that showed 14 inspections
in December and ten in January. Included
were three CO’s issued and one plan review. Kepler moved and Hershey seconded that the Building Inspector’s
reports be accepted. MOTION CARRIED.
Code Enforcement Officer’s report: Deborah Kinney presented her January report that showed two permits were issued with a construction value of $75,200 resulting in permit fees of $409.00. She reported no Certificates of Occupancy or sign permits were issued.
Violation
report: She reported only one complaint
on Scroggy Road with junk cars and they have been removed.
.
Subdivision
Report:
Beiler
3-lot Subdivision: A non-building waiver is requested and has been approved by
the Chester County Health Department.
Kepler moved and Hershey seconded that the non-building waiver for the
Beiler 3-lot Subdivision be approved. MOTION
CARRIED.
Roney
2-lot Subdivision: The Sewage
Facilities Planning Module needs a Component 2 because of high nitrates in the
area. Comments have been received from
both the Chester County Planning Commission and the Chester County Health
Department. Hershey moved and Kepler
seconded that the Component 2 of the Sewage Facilities Planning Module for the Roney
2-lot Subdivision be approved. MOTION
CARRIED.
Shoppes
at Lower Oxford Phase I extension approval:
Kepler moved and Hershey seconded that Resolution 2006-6 extending the
contingent approval of the Shoppes at Lower Oxford Phase I by 90 days be
adopted. MOTION CARRIED.
Sidlow
Lot Line Adjustment: Since it is only a lot line adjustment needed because of
sewage needs, a non-building waiver is being requested. DEP must approve it before the plan can be
recorded. Kepler moved and Hershey
seconded that the non-building waiver for the Sidlow Lot Line Adjustment Plan
be approved. MOTION CARRIED. After a
discussion on the driveway, Kepler moved and Hershey seconded that the Sidlow
Lot Line Adjustment Plan be approved. MOTION CARRIED.
Wyncote
Commercial Subdivision: Three waivers
are needed on this plan before approval.
Mrs. Kinney said a note has been added to the plan saying there could be
separate driveways. This will be
determined at the Land Development Plan stage.
Kepler moved and Hershey seconded that the non-building waiver be
approved for Lot 10C.01. MOTION CARRIED. Kepler moved and Hershey seconded that both
waivers for contours and elevation datums be granted. MOTION CARRIED. Then Kepler moved and Hershey seconded to approve
the Wyncote Commercial 2-lot Subdivision. MOTION
CARRIED. The plan may not be recorded until the non-building waiver is back
from DEP.
Mrs.
Kinney said she had received a letter from DEP saying no planning modules are
required on a plan that may be submitted by Gary Hopkins. He had submitted a
sketch plan several months ago but no plans have been received.
She
also requested permission to attend a PSATS workshop on Comprehensive Planning
and Sewage Facilities Planning to be held March 18th in West
Chester. Kepler moved and Hershey
seconded that the Codes Enforcement Officer be permitted to attend the workshop
with expenses to be paid by the Township. MOTION
CARRIED.
She
also indicated she would like to attend a three week course in West Chester on
Zoning which is sponsored by PSAB also being held in March. Hershey moved and
Kepler seconded that she be permitted to attend this class on Zoning at the
Township’s expense. MOTION CARRIED.
Hershey
asked if the house trailer on Reedville Road had been removed. She will check
on its status.
The Board read the January report of
activities from the Township Engineer. Kepler moved and Hershey seconded that
the engineer’s report be accepted. MOTION
CARRIED.
Delduco Letter of Credit Release: As-built plans have not been received.
Frost Development (Evans/Elk Ridge) letter of Credit Release#
3: Kepler moved and Hershey seconded that Release # 3 for the Elk Ridge
Subdivision for $40,903.00 be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
Regional Act 537 Plan: Bob Yeatman reported that they are
very close to having the Act 537 plan ready to present to the municipalities
for their review. He asked about the
availability of Lower Oxford Township for this meeting since the fire house may
not be available and costs a lot to rent.
The Supervisors agreed for them to use the Township garage provided they
rented the chairs for the public.
Hershey asked about the new lagoon and Mr. Yeatman said they were still
waiting for the permit.
Roadmaster: Steve Price read his January Roadmaster report,
which is on file. Several possible roads for the state projects were
discussed. With the costs of road oil
going up, adjustments may have to be made. Hershey moved and Kepler seconded that the Roadmaster’s report be
accepted. MOTION CARRIED.
Regional Recreational Authority: Lee Towner reported that the site plan will
be finalized at their next meeting. He
announced that there are plans to hold a soccer camp July 24 to 28th
from 9 a.m. to noon. They will possibly
be using Bernard Park.
There are also plans to hold an Oxford Fair
over the Labor Day weekend – August 29th to September 4th
and will be held in Lower Oxford Township.
The location was not disclosed. Plans
are to have 19 carnival booths, a midway, exhibits and plenty of parking on
about 18 acres of land. The Rec
Authority land is not suitable because the land is not ready.
Old Business: Bernard Park: The Supervisors
discussed the letter received from the Lincoln Community Association. Astle moved and Hershey seconded that the
secretary write a letter to the Lincoln Community Association confirming that
they have first choice for the use of the community center.
7-year review of the Ag
Security Area: The Hearing is set for
March 8th at 6:30 p.m.
Planning
Commission vacancy: Several people have indicated interest in the position. The
Supervisors decided set up a night and hold interviews before making a
decision.
Fee
Resolution # 2006-7: The Building
Inspector and the Codes Enforcement Officer have revised the fee schedule and
the way building permits fees are calculated.
The permit fees will be less, but the inspection fees will be separate
in the future. Kepler moved and Hershey
seconded that Resolution # 2006-07 setting fees for the Township be
adopted. MOTION CARRIED.
New
business: Authorize Open Space Hearing – Sapp & Johnson: Kepler moved and Hershey seconded that the
Township Solicitor be authorized to advertise the Open Space hearing to
purchase the Johnson and Sapp farm development rights. MOTION
CARRIED.
Authorize
commitment for new applications: Two
more applications for selling development rights have risen to the top of the
county’s list. They are 50 acres for
the Gill farm and 15 acres of the Huff property. Kepler moved and Hershey seconded that the county be notified of
the Township’s willingness to commit toward these two properties. MOTION
CARRIED with Astle abstaining.
Other
business: Kepler said our existing pickup
has 90,000 miles on it and is 10 years old.
The Roadmaster has looked into purchasing a new one with plow on a
piggyback with the city of Harrisburg.
The plans would be to sell the old truck. Kepler moved and Hershey seconded to authorize the purchase of a
pickup and plow through the City of Harrisburg’s Vehicle and Equipment
Contract and the secretary to write to the City of Harrisburg of our intent. MOTION
CARRIED.
He
also informed the Supervisors that the Letter of Credit for the Wyncote roads
has been extended for six months.
Kepler
mentioned that HB 881 affects local Townships and could potentially impose time
restrictions and double the UCC permit fee from $2 to $4 to provide training
for contractors. After discussion,
Kepler moved and Hershey seconded that the secretary write a letter to Art
Hershey opposing this legislation. MOTION CARRIED.
Under Public comments, Vickie asked who were the applicants for the Planning Commission. They are Sara Laganelli, Jim Pierson, Teri Dignazio, Jack Rucker and Steve Hubley.
Teri Dignazio asked questions about the zoning classes and placement of signs at the bypass exits. She asked Mr. Yeatman where the new sewer plant would be located.
Mary Rucker thanked the Supervisors for the Amish buggy signs on Township Road.
Kepler said he had one more item. He moved and Hershey seconded that the Township Engineer be
directed to update the Open Space Plan. MOTION
CARRIED.
Kepler moved and Hershey seconded to authorize the Township
Engineer to look into grants for extending sewer lines in the Lincoln
University area. MOTION CARRIED.
The Building Inspector suggested that the Township have a list of certified electrical inspectors that the homeowner and builders should call for electrical inspections. He stated that electrical problems are the number one cause for fires in homes. Kepler moved that the Codes Enforcement Officer issue a list of electrical inspectors when issuing permits. After a bit of discussion, Kepler withdrew his motion and it was decided to ask the solicitor about this.
The Secretary said the Auditors had made a suggestion concerning
the cell phone used by the Building Inspector.
Kepler moved and Astle seconded that the Township bear the expense of
the basic plan for John Jackson’s phone. MOTION
CARRIED.
With no further comments, Astle moved and Kepler seconded that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Ruth
W. Libby
Secretary/Treasurer