Charlestown Township
Board of Supervisors Business Meeting
Minutes of January 3, 2012

The first business meeting for January was held January 3, 2012 at the Great Valley Middle School, Room 154, 255 N. Phoenixville Pike, Malvern, PA.

Present:

Supervisors:	Kevin R. Kuhn, Frank A. Piliero, Michael J. Rodgers, Hugh D. Willig
Consultants:	Surender Kohli, P.E., Dan Wright, P.E., James E. McErlane, Esq.
Staff:	Linda Csete, Manager, Jim Thompson, Roadmaster, Tim Hubbard, Fire Marshal
Public:	Chris Lawrence, Chris Galbraith, Bob Jones, Sue Staas.

Call to Order:

8:05 p.m.

Announcements

Mrs. Csete announced that Mr. Kuhn and Mr. Rodgers have both filed their Oath of Office certificates with her, following their re-election as township supervisors.

Mrs. Csete reminded everyone that the Township is hosting a meeting on January 24th on pipeline safety and planning and the details are included on the reverse side of the agenda. Those interested in attending must call the township office and register.

Mr. Kuhn announced that longtime resident Harry Burhans recently passed away and left funds to be administered through the French & Pickering Creeks Trust for the benefit of the Township and the Great Valley Nature Center. He praised the generosity of Mr. Burhans.

Citizens’ Forum

– No matters were brought forward.

Approvals

Minutes of December 5, 2011 Business Meeting

Mr. Kuhn moved to approve the minutes of the December 5, 2011 business meeting, and Mr. Rodgers seconded. Mr. Piliero called for discussion and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.

Treasurer's Report December 31, 2011

Mr. Kuhn moved to approve the December 2011 Treasurer’s Report and Mr. Rodgers seconded. Mr. Piliero called for discussion and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.

Accounts Payable Report December 31, 2011 Operating Fund

Mr. Kuhn moved to approve the December 31, 2011 Operating Fund Accounts Payable Report and Mr. Rodgers seconded. Mr. Piliero called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote, and all were in favor.

Accounts Payable Report January 3, 2012 Operating Fund

Mr. Kuhn moved to approve the January 3, 2012 Operating Fund Accounts Payable Report and Mr. Rodgers seconded. Mr. Piliero called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote, and all were in favor.

Accounts Payable Report – Open Space Fund January 3, 2012

Mr. Rodgers moved to approve the January 3, 2012 Open Space Fund Accounts Payable Report and Mr. Kuhn seconded. Mr. Piliero called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.

Reports

Mr. Kuhn moved to accept the December reports as submitted, and Mr. Rodgers seconded. Mr. Piliero called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.

Hearing

Abolishment of Per Capita Tax

Mr. McErlane explained the proposed ordinance, which will delete the Per Capita Tax from the Township code. All procedural requirements have been complied with for this evening, including advertising.

Mr. Rodgers moved to adopt Ordinance #177-2012 amending the Charlestown Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24 – Taxation; Special to Delete Part 4 Establishing the Per Capita Tax. Mr. Kuhn seconded. Mr. Chairman called for discussion, and there being none, called a roll call vote. Mr. Kuhn voted aye, Mr. Piliero aye, Mr. Willig aye and Mr. Rodgers, aye.

Old Business

– none

New Business

Bob Jones, Parks & Recreation Board – Approval of Questionnaire Packet

Parks & Rec Board Chairman Bob Jones was present to seek approval of the questionnaire and cover letter to be mailed to all residents seeking feedback on the Township’s recreational facilities, including parks and trails, to be used in preparing the update to the ten year old Open Space, Recreation and Environmental Resources Plan.

Mr. Jones said a number of changes were made at Mr. Kuhn’s request, and they will be able to stay within their budget to print and mail the questionnaire to all residents. He invited all the Board members to attending the Parks & Recreation Board visioning meeting on February 29th and asked Mrs. Csete to extend this invitation to the Planning Commission.

Mr. Kuhn asked if Mr. Comitta’s time is included in the $5,000 budget, and Mr. Jones said no, his proposal is not to exceed $25,000 and is in a different budget category.

Mr. Jones formally thanked Chris Galbraith for her design of the questionnaire, and Sue Staas for all her work on it as well.

Mr. Kuhn moved to approve the questionnaire for printing and mailing, and Mr. Rodgers seconded. Mr. Kuhn said the Parks & Rec group did a fantastic job. Mrs. Staas said Ms. Galbraith showed both persistence and patience through the eleven iterations of the document. Mr. Piliero called for further discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.

S.P.C.A. Contract 2012

Mrs. Csete provided some details on the proposed contract and recommended its approval. Mr. Willig moved to approve the 2012 S.P.C.A. Animal Control Contract, and Mr. Kuhn seconded. Mr. Piliero called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.

Exeter 3222 Phoenixville LP Request for Extension

Mrs. Csete said the Board received a letter dated 12/20/11 from Denise Yarnoff, Esq. requesting an extension on the time for the Board to render its decision on the final land development plan for Exeter to February 15, 2012. Mr. Kuhn moved to accept the request for extension to 2/15/12, and Mr. Rodgers seconded. Mr. Piliero called for discussion, and their being none, called the vote. All were in favor.

PSATS Conference May 6-9, 2012

Mrs. Csete asked the Supervisors to let her know before January 31st if any are planning to attend the annual PA Assoc. of Township Supervisors conference May 6- 9, 2012 so she can register them for the event. The Board indicated she was also welcome to register and attend.

Schedule Hearing for the Kassam Conditional Use Application – Bell & Clapper and the Goncalves Conditional Use Application

Mr. Kuhn moved to schedule both conditional use hearings for February 6, 2012, 7:30 p.m. at the Great Valley Middle School. Mr. Rodgers seconded. Mr. Piliero called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.

Other Business