CHARLESTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES Charlestown Township Municipal Building 11 General Warren Blvd., Suite 1, Malvern, PA Monday, September 3, 2024

Present

Call to Order: 7:00 p.m.

Announcements

1. Mr. Kuhn announced that the Board held an executive session prior to the meeting to discuss legal and real estate matters.
2. Mr. Heleniak announced that Charlestown Day would be held on Sept. 28^th at Charlestown Park.

Citizens Forum

No matters were brought forward.

Approvals

Mr. Kuhn asked why the Verizon cable franchise agreement negotiations are expected to take two years. Mr. Heleniak said that by joining the Cohen Group negotiations with other municipalities, it takes longer to audit all the accounts and handle negotiations. He noted that Charlestown Township remains under the terms of its expired agreement until the new one is reached. Mr. Kuhn moved to approve the reports listed below and Mr. Willig seconded. Mr. Piliero called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.

1. Minutes for the August 5, 2024, Business Meeting
2. August 2024 Treasurer’s Report
3. Accounts Payable Report - All Funds for September 3, 2024

Reports

Mr. Kuhn moved to accept the August 2024 reports #1-16 as submitted, and Mr. Willig seconded. Mr. Piliero called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.

Hearing

Jablonski Conditional Use Application

The proceeds were taken by Gail Fitzpatrick, court reporter. Mr. Thompson opened the hearing for the property at 47 Holly Hill Lane, Malvern, PA, parcel #35-3-21.1H owned by Kurt M. Jablonski, seeking approval to allow for construction of an accessory structure which will exceed the square footage of the principal structure’s ground floor by more than 50%. The structure is a 50 x 70 foot prefabricated garage.

The following exhibits were noted for the record:

	T-1	The Conditional Use Application
	T-2	7/21/24 email from the applicant granting consent to hold the hearing this evening.
	T-3	Public Notice and Proof of Publication
	T-4	7/30/24 Thomas Comitta & Associates review letter
	T-5	Proof of Applicant’s mailing to property owners within 250 feet of the hearing

Medhapai and Sri Burra of 51 Smith Lane were accepted as parties to the application as abutting property owners.

Mr. Jablonski and engineer Nick Vastardis were sworn in and provided testimony.

Additional exhibits were entered into the record:

	A-1	Overall site plan
	A-2	Conditional Use exhibit
	A-3	Conditional Use narrative

Mr. Thompson closed the hearing. A written decision will be provided within 45 days.

Mr. Willig moved to approve the Conditional Use Application with written conditions to be prepared by Mr. Thompson. Mr. Kuhn seconded. Mr. Piliero called for discussion and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.

Old Business –

None

New Business

Waiver request

Ronald and Carol Vicker were not present. The Board discussed their waiver request to permit an above ground pool in the front yard at 1 Benburb Road. Mr. Wright said he had notified them their pool was in violation of the zoning ordinance, after which they submitted a permit for review. The Planning Commission recommended against the waiver.

Mr. Kuhn moved to deny the waiver request, and Mr. Willig seconded. Mr. Piliero called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor. Mr. Wright will write them a letter notifying them of the decision, suggesting that the pool may realistically be placed in the side yard with some clearing work.

Bodine Properties LLC Planning Module

Mr. Heleniak said that the Planning Commission and Zoning Officer have reviewed and signed off on the sewage facilities planning module for Bodine Properties LLC, which is required for their proposed new house.

Mr. Willig moved to approve the Sewage Facilities Planning Module for Bodine Properties LLC, and Mr. Kuhn seconded. Mr. Piliero called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.

Appointment to the Parks & Recreation Board

Mr. Kuhn moved to appoint John Kulp to the Parks & Recreation Board for an unexpired term ending 12/31/27, and Mr. Rubinfield seconded. Mr. Piliero called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.

Minimum Municipal Obligation 2025 – Pension Plan

Mrs. Csete stated the Township is required to vote each year to provide for the Minimum Pension Plan Obligation in the next year’s budget.

Mr. Kuhn moved to authorize the Chair to sign the Employee Pension Plan Minimum Municipal obligation form indicating that $8,138.00 is due for 2025. Mr. Willig seconded. Mr. Piliero called for discussion, and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.

Other Business

Mr. Rubinfield asked if the eventual use for the Devault Quarry property could be a landfill. Mr. Wright said only clean fill is permitted as part of the reclamation process, after which the soil is compacted to create a usable space. A landfill is not a permitted use. He said one of Montrose’s environmental engineers monitors the reclamation process, which is ongoing but has no estimated completion date.

Mr. Kuhn asked if this is monitored by the DEP or the Bureau of Mines, and Mr. Wright wasn’t sure. Mr. Willig asked if records are kept regarding the composition of the fill, and Mr. Heleniak said yes, every truck has to provide paperwork to be kept on file. Mr. Rubinfield asked if Allan Myers is finished with its quarry operation, and Mr. Wright said the most recent estimate is for operations to continue for another five years. He noted conflicting estimates have been given in the past.

Adjournment

There being no additional business, Mr. Piliero adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. The next Business Meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 7, 2024, at 7 p.m., at 11 General Warren Blvd., Suite 1, Malvern, PA.