ELK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING MINUTES

March 5, 2007

 

The Elk Township Board of Supervisors meeting convened at 7:00 PM at the Elk Township Building, Lewisville, PA.  The following Supervisors were present:  Chairman Palmer Durborow, Vice Chairman Estace Walters and Member Albert Jezyk, Jr.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

No public comment.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION/PRESENTATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

Ordinance No. 2007-01 Realty Transfer Tax

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Al Jezyk, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 2007-01 Realty Transfer Tax.  The vote was unanimous.

 

Resolution 2007-04 Agricultural Security Area Emeigh-Hart Property Tax Parcel Nos. 70-3-20.3 and 70-3-20.6

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Albert Jezyk, the Board adopted Resolution 2007-04 Agricultural Security Area Emeigh-Hart Property Tax Parcel Nos. 70-3-20.3 and 70-3-20.6.  The vote was unanimous.

 

DCED Survey of Financial Condition

Pal Durborow referred to the 2007 DCED Survey of Financial Condition and explained that due mostly to legal and engineering fees, the Township’s expenditures have exceeded revenues for the last three years.

 

Chester County Planning Commission Landscapes 2 Public Opinion Survey

Pal Durborow referred to Chester County Planning Commission correspondence dated February 7, 2007 regarding the Landscapes 2 on-line public opinion survey.

 

Frank Woolsten Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Albert Jezyk, the Board accepted the Lake Roeder Hillard & Associates extension letter dated February 23, 2007 for the Frank Woolsten Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan.  The vote was unanimous.

 

Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance & Official Map

Pal Durborow stated that the final draft of the Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance and Official Map are complete.  The Township Solicitor has advised that the proposed Stormwater Management Ordinance be forwarded to the county for review.

 

Hold Harmless & Indemnification Agreement

Pal Durborow referred to the Hold Harmless & Indemnification Agreement and stated that the Township Solicitor has approved the agreement.

 

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Al Jezyk, the Board approved the Hold Harmless & Indemnification Agreement.  The vote was unanimous.

 

Salt Storage Area Request for Quotes

Pal Durborow stated that the Board has advertised for quotes on the rental of a salt storage area and that no quotes have yet been received.

 

PA Department of General Services Salt Contract Participation Agreement

Pal Durborow referred to the Pennsylvania Department of General Services Salt Contract Participation Agreement.  The Board agreed to increase the amount of salt required to 250 tons.

 

Springlawn Road Trail Bids

Pal Durborow stated that bid for Springlawn Road Trail had been advertised and that the bids will be opened on March 26th.

 

STAFF REPORTS

Secretary’s Report

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Albert Jezyk, the February 5, 2007 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes were approved.  The vote was unanimous.

 

Treasurer’s Report

On a motion made by Al Jezyk, seconded by Estace Walters, the Bills to be Paid for February, with the exception of Roadmaster Payroll, were approved.  The vote was unanimous.

 

On a motion made by Al Jezyk, seconded by Pal Durborow, the Bill to be Paid for Roadmaster Payroll was approved.  Estace Walters abstained from the vote.

 

Tax Collector

No real estates taxes were collected.

 

Planning Commission

Pal Durborow referred to the February Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.

 

Zoning Hearing Board

No activity.

 

Zoning Officer

Pal Durborow referred to the February Zoning Officer Report stating that five (5) Building Permits were issued.  On-going projects include The Bluffs at Big Elk Creek, various single homes and various inquiries regarding codes, zoning, etc. 

 

Roadmaster

Pal Durborow referred to the February Roadmaster Report.

 

Post Office Committee

No report.

 

 

Historic Commission

No report.

 

Open Space Committee

Pal Durborow stated that the Open Space Committee is opposed to the proposed Chester Water Authority water line to the Long View Farms Subdivision.

 

Melanie Hesse referred to the Open Space Committee’s recommendations for property to be included in the Open Space Plan.

 

OLD BUSINESS

King Row Road

Estace Walters stated that he spoke with the owners of the junk cars on King Row Road who agreed to remove the cars in the spring.

 

Pal Durborow stated that he would speak with Zoning Officer George Guss in regards to the drainage issue on King Row Road.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Estace Walters stated that the Township Building deck and stairs need to be power-washed and stained.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

Dick Martindale requested that the Board use the microphone during meetings.

 

 

Meeting Adjourned at 7:35 PM.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

Terri Kukoda

Secretary/ Treasurer

 

 

 

 

 

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