Charlestown Township
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The fifth business meeting for August was held August 28, 2000 at the Valley Forge Christian College, Room 103/104. Irene W. Ewald, Chairman, Hugh D. Willig, Vice Chairman, Paul J. Hogan, Kevin R. Kuhn, Michael J. Rodgers, Thomas F. Oeste, Esq., Gary Bender, Esq., Surender S. Kohli, P.E., Ed Theurkauf, Planner, Linda M. Csete, Township Secretary, Leah J. Campion, Assistant Township Secretary and those on the attached list were present.
The meeting was called to order at 7:45 P.M.
Mr. Hogan noted a downed sign at the Park entrance; Mrs. Ewald said it was down temporarily due to road work.
Ellen Behrle asked why the location of the Board of Supervisors meetings is so frequently changed, causing confusion and inconvenience for the public and township staff. Mrs. Ewald responded that the Board has found it necessary to meet more often that twice a month as originally arranged with the VFCC due to the large amount of business before the Board. She said the VFCC has been trying very hard to accommodate the Board with alternate meeting rooms when the chapel is unavailable, and that security has helped direct people and signs have been posted. Mrs. Behrle asked why the meetings weren’t still held at the Elementary School, and Mrs. Ewald said the school would soon be unavailable due to renovation work. Mr. Hogan added that basketball games in the adjacent gymnasium made it difficult to hear at the meetings.
Mr. Rodgers moved to approve the minutes of August 21, 2000 as amended and Mr. Hogan/Mr. Kuhn seconded. Mrs. Ewald called for discussion from the Board and then the public. There being none, the vote was called and all were in favor.
Mr. Rodgers moved to approve the minutes of August 21, 2000 and Mr. Kuhn seconded. Mrs. Ewald called for discussion from the Board and then the public. There being none, the vote was called and all were in favor.
Mrs. Ewald moved to approve the Treasurers’ Report for August 1-31, 2000 and Mr. Willig seconded. Mrs. Ewald called for discussion from the Board and then the public. There being none, the vote was called and all were in favor.
Mr. Willig moved to approve the Accounts Payable Report for August 28, 2000 and Mr. Hogan seconded. Mrs. Ewald called for discussion from the Board. Mr. Rodgers said check #2884 for pens appeared high. Mrs. Ewald said there is a budget for this item. She said check #2912 appeared high. Mr. Rodgers said there is likewise a budget for this item and continued his objection to check #2884. Mr. Rodgers moved to approve the Accounts Payable Report for August 28, 2000 with the exception of check #2884 and Mr. Kuhn seconded. Mrs. Ewald called for discussion from the Board and then the public. There being none, she called a role call vote on the first motion. Mrs. Ewald, Mr. Hogan, and Mr. Willig were in favor. Mr. Kuhn and Mr. Rodgers were opposed. Mrs. Ewald called a role call vote on the second motion. Mr. Kuhn and Mr. Rodgers were in favor, and Mrs. Ewald, Mr. Hogan and Mr. Willig were opposed. The first motion carried.
Mrs. Ewald read a letter she received from the Meyers’ attorney, Al Fuscaldo, Esq., in which he granted the Board an extension on acting on the Meyers’ building permit application to the next regular business meeting of the Board. Mrs. Ewald said that meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2000 and placed the matter on that agenda.
The following three bids were opened and read by the Board:
| Blackberry Lane | $143,340.00 |
| Newcomen Road | $ 29,295.00 |
| Blackberry Lane | $105,970.60 |
| Newcomen Road | $ 22,945.00 |
| Blackberry Lane | $108,199.00 |
| Newcomen Road | $ 26,789.00 |
Mrs. Ewald said the Township Engineer would review the bids and the bid will be awarded at a future meeting after approval is received from PennDOT to expend Liquid Fuel Tax funds for the projects. The Secretary turned the three bids over to Mr. Kohli.
The hearing was opened and Jane Opie, Court Reporter, took the proceeds. The record was closed and Mr. Oeste said a decision would be rendered within the 45-day time frame allotted by the MPC.
The hearing was opened and Jane Opie, Court Reporter, took the proceeds. The hearing was continued to 8/29/00, 7:30 P.M. at the Valley Forge Christian College, Room 103/104.
None.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:07 P.M. The next meeting will be held on August 29, 2000, 7:30 P.M. at the Valley Forge Christian College.