Charlestown Township
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The second business meeting for June was held June 21, 2004 at the Great Valley Middle School, Room 154. Kevin R. Kuhn, Chairman, Mike Rodgers, Vice Chairman, Paul Hogan, Member, Charles Philips (arrived at 7:55 P.M.), Hugh D. Willig, Thomas F. Oeste, Esq., Gary Bender, Esq., Linda M. Csete, Township Administrator, and those on the attached list were present.
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M.
Mr. Kuhn announced that an executive session was held following the June 16, 2004 meeting, and one prior to this evening’s meeting, to discuss legal matters.
There were no Citizen’s Forum/Non-Agenda items were brought forward.
Mr. Rodgers moved to approve the June 7, 2004 minutes, and Mr. Hogan seconded. Mr. Kuhn called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.
Mr. Rodgers moved to approve the June 16, 2004 minutes, and Mr. Hogan seconded. Mr. Kuhn called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.
Mr. Oeste provided a brief explanation of the state mandated code set out by the provisions of Act 45 of 1999. The statewide code, the International Building Code, is similar to the BOCA code that is currently in place in Charlestown Township. Townships that “opt in” to enforcing the code must do so by July 8, 2004.
Mr. Willig moved to adopt Ordinance #121-04 adopting the Uniform Construction Code. Mr. Hogan seconded. Mr. Kuhn called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.
Mr. Oeste said the next steps will be to establish a Board of Appeals by resolution, and to set a fee schedule by resolution.
The hearing started at 7:40 P.M. The Board granted the Applicant additional time past the 100 day deadline to present his case in chief. Mr. Ryan, counsel for the applicant, marked the following exhibits:
Walter R. Bright of Pennoni Associates and Jeffrey Miller of Evans Mills Environmental testified on the subjects of traffic studies and sewage facilities, respectively.
After over two hours of testimony and cross-examination, at 9:45 P.M., the hearing was continued to July 19, 2004. Details of the testimony are on file with the Tom Corcoran, Court Reporter.
The hearing started at 9:55 P.M. Mr. Tupitza, counsel for the applicant, marked the following exhibits:
Testimony by Adam Brower, P.E. of E.B. Walsh & Associates continued from the last hearing.
After approximately 40 minutes of testimony and cross-examination, at 10:45 P.M., the hearing was continued to July 19, 2004. Details of the testimony are on file with the Tom Corcoran, Court Reporter.
Mark Connolly, member of the Parks and Rec Board, reviewed two quotes for aluminum fencing received from Fences 4 Less, at $10,277.85, and Merchants Metals, at $8,870.63. The Parks & Rec Board would like to complete the fencing installation before the end of August when activity increases substantially at the Park.
Mr. Connolly estimates the total cost of the project to be $12,000, including township labor by two employees for two weeks. Mr. Philips expressed concern that this amount must be within the budget, and that no response has been received from the Valley Forge Christian College or Renaissance Academy as to whether they will contribute toward the project.
Mr. Connolly responded that the project can be handled within the Parks & Rec Budget, and that the request for a contribution has been forwarded to the VFCC Board. There has been no reply to date.
After some discussion, the Board determined they would prefer sending the project out for bid to include both materials and installation. Although the price may be higher than by using township labor, the installation work would be done professionally and come with a guarantee. Mr. Connolly had previously obtained estimates in the $15,000 range for an installed price.
Mr. Philips moved to direct advertising for bids at the earliest meeting date possible following preparation of the bid documents by Mr. Connolly, and review by Mr. Kohli and Mr. Oeste. Mr. Rodgers seconded. Mr. Kuhn called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.
The following bids for equipment rental and materials were opened:
| Road Equipment & Materials: | ||
| Melchiorre Construction Company | $286,975 | |
| Tree Work and Mowing Equipment & Labor: | ||
| C.M. Jones | $52,680 | |
| Bituminous Materials: | ||
| Highway Materials | $66,410 | |
| Glasgow Inc. | $65,745 | |
| Stone Materials: | ||
| Highway Materials | no bid | |
| Glasgow Inc. | $7,192.50 | |
Mr. Rodgers moved to reject the Tree Work & Mowing Bid, and Mr. Philips seconded. Mr. Kuhn called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.
The remainder of the bids were turned over to Mr. Kohli for review and recommendation.
Mr. Philips moved to direct the Planning Commission and Chester County Planning Commission to review proposed changes to Articles 9 (Neighborhood Commercial Districts) and 10 (Limited Industrial Districts) of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Rodgers seconded. Mr. Kuhn called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 P.M. The next meeting is scheduled for July 12, 2004, at 7:30 P.M. in Room 154 of the Great Valley Middle School.