Charlestown Township
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The first business meeting for January was held January 3, 2005, at the Great Valley Middle School, Room 154. Kevin R. Kuhn, Chairman, Mike Rodgers, Vice Chairman, Paul Hogan, Hugh Willig, Jim McErlane, Esq., Linda M. Csete, Township Administrator, Melanie M. Lammers, Recording Secretary, and those on the attached list were present.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
Mr. Kuhn announced an Executive Session had been held earlier in the evening to discuss employee issues.
Mr. Kuhn announced a public meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 13, 2005 to review and discuss the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s Slip Ramps at Route 29. The purpose of the meeting is to update the public on the status of the design and the future construction schedule. The meeting is an Open House to be held from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the East Whiteland Township Building. He said there would also be a meeting specifically for Township officials at the same location at 10:30 A.M. that day.
Mr. Philips thanked the office staff for a great holiday party, and Mr. Kuhn added they do a super job throughout the year.
Mr. Hogan moved to approve the December 20, 2004 meeting minutes. Mr. Kuhn suggested the following change:
Page 3, 4th paragraph – add a sentence, “The Board directed Mr. Diehl to provide guidance to the Planning Commission on Phase II of this ordinance process.”
Mr. Willig seconded. Mr. Kuhn called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.
The Treasurer’s Report dated December 1-31, 2004 was tabled to the next meeting, as year end interest figures are not yet available.
Mr. Philips moved to approve the January 3, 2005 Operating Fund Accounts Payable Report in the amount of $48,583.61, and Mr. Rodgers seconded. Mr. Kuhn called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.
Mr. Kuhn questioned the need to pay for beams at the Woolen Mill to be relocated. Mr. Hogan said they were ordered based on Dale Frens' specification. Mrs. Csete said Ms. Carol Quigley suggested the beams be kept at the Mill and be cut for use as floor joists. Mr. Hogan said he would put a tarp over them.
Mr. Rodgers moved to approve the January 3, 2005 Open Space Fund Accounts Payable Report in the amount of $39,346.00, and Mr. Philips seconded. Mr. Kuhn called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.
Mr. Kuhn asked if anyone had any questions regarding the monthly reports. Mr. Philips moved to accept the reports, and Mr. Rodgers seconded. Mr. Kuhn called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.
There was no Old Business discussed.
Mr. Kuhn said the Board decided to purchase a truck to be utilized by Mr. Fred Alston and put out a bid for a 2000 or newer model. The bid results were as follows:
Mr. Philips moved to accept the bid of Coley Pontiac-Buick-GMC, and Mr. Willig seconded. Mr. Kuhn called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor. Mr. Kuhn suggested Mr. Alston work out the details with Mrs. Csete. Mrs. Csete asked for approval of check #3225 in the amount of $15,000 to Coley Pontiac-Buick-GMC. Upon approval, the check was circulated for signature.
Mr. Rodgers moved to approve Resolution #641-2005 to transfer all of the 2005 Earned Income Taxes received to the Open Space Account at the end of each quarter, and Mr. Philips seconded. Mr. Kuhn called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.
Mr. Rodgers moved to approve Resolution #642-2005 to negotiate real estate transactions relating to the Stonorov property, and Mr. Willig seconded. Mr. Kuhn called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.
Mr. Rodgers moved to approve the 2005, Signal Service, Inc. traffic signal maintenance contract, and Mr. Philips seconded. Mr. Kuhn called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.
Mr. Kuhn said the only change to the S.P.C.A. 2005 Animal Control Contract from the prior year is a $20 vet fee for animals brought in to the facility. Mr. Hogan moved to approve the 2005 S.P.C.A. Animal Control Contract, and Mr. Willig seconded. Mr. Kuhn called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.
There was no Other Business discussed.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 P.M. The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on January 24, 2005, at 7:30 P.M. in room 154 of the Great Valley Middle School.