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The regular meeting of the Doylestown Township Board of
Supervisors was held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at
the Doylestown Township Municipal Building, 425 Wells Road,
Doylestown, PA. Members of the Board of Supervisors in
attendance included Barbara Lyons, Chairperson, E. Thomas
Scarborough, Jr., Vice Chairman, Walter C. Berry, Barbara
Eisenhardt and Cynthia Philo. Others in attendance included
Timothy Duffy, Township Solicitor, Chief Stephen White, Chief of
Police, Mario L. Canales, Township Engineer and Stephanie Mason,
Township Manager
Moment of Silence: There was a moment of silence
to honor the memory of the individuals who lost their lives in
the tragic shooting at Virginia Tech, and their families.
Pledge to the Flag: The meeting opened with a
pledge to the flag.
Audio Taping of Meeting: Ms. Lyons announced that
the meeting would be audio taped by Ms. Eisenhardt.
Visitors/Public Comment: None.
Announcements:
The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held on
Tuesday, May 1, 2007.
Central Buck Cares will sponsor a lecture by Timothy Smith
entitled “Crash Proofing Your Teen” on April 30, 2007 at 7:30
p.m. at C.B. South.
Minutes Approval:
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting– March 20, 2007.
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On motion of Mr. Scarborough, seconded by Ms. Philo, the Board
of Supervisors unanimously approved the minutes of the Board of
Supervisors regular meeting held March 20, 2007 as submitted.
This motion passed by a vote of 4 to 1. Ms. Eisenhardt
abstained as she did not attend the March 20, 2007 meeting.
Resolutions
and Commendations: None.
Correspondence: None.
REPORTS:
Solicitor:
No report.
Township Engineer: No report.
Police
Report: No report.
Township
Manager:
Texas
Eastern Pipeline. Ms. Mason explained that on April 5,
2007 Paul Royer from Texas Eastern agreed to comply with the
negotiations outlined at the Board of Supervisors meeting held
on March 20, 2007. An e-mail consensus of the Board followed in
which it was agreed that a reimbursement to Doylestown Township
in the amount of $48,000 will be used for the repaving of Ash
Way; $14,900 for a temporary work area on the Iron Gate open
space and $500 via the driveway access to the open space. In
addition, Texas Eastern will pay $100 per permit for each
additional road crossing on Township roads. Texas Eastern
delivered a check to the Township on April 11, 2007 in the
amount of $63,400 for the related roadwork.
On motion of Mr.
Berry, seconded by Mr. Scarborough, the Board of Supervisors
formally ratified and affirmed the action taken with respect to
Texas Eastern Pipeline outlined above. This motion passed by a
vote of 5 to 0.
Township
Newsletter: A discussion was held concerning the pilot
spring newsletter which was published with Merchant Marketplace
where ad space was available. This issue resulted in $3,380
worth of ads which covered the full cost of printing and a small
portion of the postage. Ms. Philo indicated that she would like
to see the next issue expanded so as to allow for the
advertisers to be included that were turned away due to lack of
space in the publication. The consensus of the Board was that
they are pleased with the newsletter and that they wish it to
continue to be published with advertisements included.
Ferry Road:
Ms. Mason explained that she and Mr. John met with
representatives from PennDOT’s maintenance department as well as
the New Britain Township Manager and the Public Works Director
on April 4, 2007. A discussion was held concerning Ferry Road
and specifically the concern regarding drainage and overhanging
tree limbs. PennDOT indicated that they would look into the
complaints regarding overhanging tree limbs. Also the
possibility of doing an agility project on tree trimming with
PennDOT was discussed and they will consider this. PennDOT was
not willing, however, to address the drainage issue at this
time. They did indicate that they are trying to do a better job
on the maintenance of the inlet and ditches along Ferry Road.
At their suggestion, Ms. Mason has contacted PennDOT’s King of
Prussia office to get information on a “Betterment Project” and
is waiting to get information from them.
Mr. Scarborough
said that Ferry Road was closed due to the rain on Sunday, April
15, 2007. He also told the Board that the Bucks County
Association of Township Officials met on April 17, 2007 with the
assistant to the Governor in Harrisburg and they were given some
names of contacts to help with the Ferry Road project as well as
other projects. He said that Senator McIllhenny will also work
with the Township on this issue.
Ms. Philo
commented that projects associated with the Betterment Project
are done every two years and she believes Ferry Road would fit
the stipulations of the Betterment Project. She also said that
the agility project should be able to be completed immediately.
Supervisors:
Ms. Eisenhardt asked the
status of the AEDs. Chief White explained that one will be
placed in each police car and there will be two in the Township
Building; one in the meeting room and one in the pavilion in the
park. He explained that training would be available but that
the machine actually instructs people in the use and is very
easy to operate. Ms. Eisenhardt asked for hands on training.
Mr. Scarborough commended the
Park and Recreation Board and Township staff for the excellent
Egg Hunt held on March 31, 2007.
Mr. Scarborough also explained
that a meeting was held on April 16, 2007 with TelView and
Channel 22 will be up and running on May 16, 2007
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Sunrise
Senior Living – Proposal to Construct an Assisted Living
Facility (Location: Easton Road):
Mr. Joseph Zadlo explained he
believes there are three issues involved:
1.
The impact of this project on the neighbors;
2.
This is the only parcel left in the C-2 District; and
3.
The development of the Held parcel.
Mr. Zadlo explained that the
applicant has met with the neighbors and they appear to view
this development favorably. He explained further that a joint
application with Mr. Held is not being considered.
Lee Naducci, Esquire, Mr.
Held’s attorney explained that his client’s parcel will consist
of approximately 4 acres and he anticipates building a 3 story,
10,000 square foot building, the first floor of which will be a
retail use and the 2nd and 3rd floors will
be used as offices. This project will require 170 parking
spaces. Mr. Naducci explained that his client has a lease with
AAA that will not expire for two years and that they are
negotiating an extension for another 3 year period.
Mr. Mike McClosky asked that
the residents be supplied with specific details concerning the
water runoff on the property.
After discussion, the
consensus of the Board was that the applicant needs to go
through the Zoning amendment process, and to keep in mind that
there is a Stipulated Court Order that has a bearing on this
project.
A representative from Sunrise
explained that they have no control over what Mr. Held does with
his property and they are willing to go through the land
development process including appearing before the Zoning
Hearing Board if necessary, if necessary. Additionally they
believe that this is an appropriate use for the property and
that it is large enough to accommodate a Sunrise Senior Living
Center.
Mr. Naducci, speaking for
himself and not as attorney for Mr. Held, explained that he is
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Whitpain Township where
a Sunrise Senior Living Center is located on a small parcel of
property and it is a lovely Victorian building and the Township
is very pleased with the project.
Mr. Zadlo explained that the
rear of the site is unbuildable and a portion of which could be
deed restricted. He also explained that he is aware of the
flooding conditions in the area and will work with the Township
to address this issue. He also committed to preserving as many
trees on the site as possible and will replace any trees that
are removed. He explained that the applicant is keeping the
current driveway because of the trees lining each side of the
driveway.
NEW
BUSINESS:
LAND
DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW EXTENSIONS:
Doylestown
Green (Gross Tract) Land Development Plan Review Extension
(Location: Old Dublin Pike): On motion of Ms.
Eisenhardt, seconded by Mr. Scarborough, the Board of
Supervisors granted and extension for plan review for the
Doylestown Green (Gross Tract) Land Development Plan to June 30,
2007.
Touhill
(Landis Tract) (Location:
Sandy Ridge Road) On motion of Ms. Eisenhardt, seconded by
Mr. Scarborough, the Board of Supervisors granted an extension
for plan review for the Touhill (Landis Tract) Land Development
Plan to July 31, 2007
Callan
Property (Location:
Warren Road) On motion of Ms. Eisenhardt, seconded by Mr.
Scarborough, the Board of Supervisors granted an extension for
plan review for the Callan Property Land Development Plan to
June 30, 2007.
YMCA –
Skate Park Lighting:
After discussion, on motion of Mr. Scarborough, seconded by Ms
Eisenhardt, the Board of Supervisors approved the YMCA’s
request to change the lights to 400 metal halide lamps on the
four light standards for their skate park.
EAGLE
SCOUTS:
Nicholas
Terramani - Troop 71: On motion of Ms. Scarborough,
seconded by Ms. Eisenhardt, the Board of Supervisors approved a
Proclamation honoring Nicholas Terramani from Troop 71 as an
Eagle Scout by a vote of 5 to 0. Mr. Scarborough will attend
the Special Court of Honor on May 6, 2007.
Doylestown Township Emergency Management Plan: After
discussion, on motion of Ms. Philo, seconded by Mr. Scarborough,
the Board of Supervisors approved the Doylestown Township
Emergency Management Plan by a vote of 5 to 0.
Disposition of Township Records: Ms. Eisenhardt
requested the opportunity to look at certain cleared complaints
records under planning, building and code enforcement slated for
disposition prior to their being destroyed. After discussion,
on motion of Mr. Scarborough, seconded by Ms. Eisenhardt, the
Board of Supervisors approved Resolution No. 1356 authorizing
the disposition of certain Township records. This motion
passed by a vote of 5 to 0.
Traffic
Signals
Stone
Manor Corporate Center, Route 611 and Kelly Road:
After discussion, on motion of Ms. Philo, seconded by Mr.
Scarborough, the Board of Supervisors approved the Township
accepting ownership of the traffic signal at Route 611 and Kelly
Road. This motion passed by a vote of 5 to 0.
East
Butler Avenue, W. State Street and New Britain Road and W.
Butler Avenue: After discussion, on motion of
Ms. Philo, seconded by Ms. Eisenhardt, the Board of Supervisors
approved the Township accepting ownership of the traffic signal
at East Butler Avenue, W. State Street and New Britain Road and
W. Butler Avenue. The Township has corresponded with New Britain
Borough and others and anticipates cost sharing. This motion
passed by a vote of 5 to 0.
Bucks
County Consortium Fuel Bid: After discussion, on motion
of Ms. Eisenhardt, seconded by Ms. Philo, the Board of
Supervisors awarded a Fuel Fid for 2007-2008 in the amount of
$86,250.00 for gasoline and $21,931.00 for diesel fuels as
outlined in Richard John’s memorandum dated April 12, 2007.
This motion passed by a vote of 5 to 0.
Oktoberfest 2007 – Skelly's Amusements, Inc.: After
discussion, on motion of Ms. Eisenhardt, seconded by Mr.
Scarborough, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with
Skelly's Amusements, Inc. to provide amusement rides and/or
concessions for Oktoberfest, 2007. This motion passed by a vote
of 5 to 0.
Zoning
Hearing Board Application – Sandy Ridge Partners – 925 Sandy
Ridge Road – Appeals from Determination and Request for Variance:
The consensus of the Board was to send the solicitor to
represent the Board of Supervisors with respect to the Zoning
Hearing Board application of Sandy Ridge Partners.
Mass
Mutual – Offering Employees 457 Plan: After discussion,
on motion of Ms. Philo, seconded by Ms. Eisenhardt, the Board of
Supervisors unanimously approved adding the Mass Mutual 457 Plan
to the list of 457 Plan options for the employees. This motion
passed by a vote of 5 to 0.
Treasurers Report: A discussion was held concerning
expenditure comparison and whether to show comparison of
expenditures on each report. After discussion, the consensus of
the Board was to add a column in the Treasurer’s Report to
indicate the variance in expenditures on items. The consensus
of the Board was to have the Treasurer’s Report printed in
landscape format and to include a column to indicate the
variance in expenditures on each item. On motion of Mr.
Scarborough, seconded by Ms. Eisenhardt, the Board of
Supervisors approved the April 17, 2007 Treasurer’s Report.
This motion passed by a vote of 5 to 0.
Bills
List: On motion of Mr. Scarborough, seconded by Ms.
Eisenhardt, the Board of Supervisors approved the April 17, 2007
Bills List in the amount of $485,067.22. This motion passed by
a vote of 5 to 0.
Announcements:
The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held on
Tuesday, May 1, 2007.
Central Buck Cares will sponsor a lecture by Timothy Smith
entitled “Crash Proofing Your Teen” on April 30, 2007 at 7:30
p.m. at C.B. South.
Comments Relating to Continued Zoning Hearing Board
Hearings: Ms. Eisenhardt commented that the Zoning
Hearing Board meeting held April 16, 2007 with respect to Tarry
Builders was continued from a meeting held in February, 2007 and
that only two residents were in attendance. She explained that
when a Zoning Hearing Board meeting is continued no formal
notice is given to residents so any resident concerned with the
issue that missed the last meeting would not know the date of
the next meeting. She asked that the Board make announcements
concerning Zoning Hearing Board meetings at the regular Board
meetings so that residents would be alerted to any zoning issue
that might affect them. Ms. Lyons commented that usually there
is a designated person in the neighborhood that would alert
residents of an upcoming Zoning Hearing Meeting. Ms. Eisenhardt
said that the next meeting of the Zoning Hearing Board
concerning Tarry Builders will be held on April 26, 2007.
Adjournment:
There being no
further business to come before the regular meeting, the Board
of Supervisors meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Stephanie Mason, Secretary
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