ELK TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING MINUTES

FEBRUARY 4, 2008

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 ON AGENDA ITEMS

There was no public comment.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION/PRESENTATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

Zimmers On-Lot Sewage Management Agreement

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Albert Jezyk, the Board approved the Zimmers On-Lot Sewage Management Agreement conditioned upon Township Solicitor approval of minor legal revisions that may be required. The vote was unanimous.

Long View Farms Final Subdivision Plan

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Albert Jezyk, the Board accepted the Government Specialists, Inc. extension letter dated January 16, 2008 for the Long View Farms Final Subdivision Plan. The vote was unanimous.

PennDOT Traffic Study Media Road

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has advised that the installation of a speed hump is not warranted on Media Road but that additional signage should be installed.

Springlawn Road Trail

Al Jezyk attended the Chester County Board of Commissioners Meeting and was presented with the Township’s Spring Lawn Road reimbursement check in the amount of $30,000.

Oxford Area Recreation Authority

Pal Durborow stated that the Oxford Area Recreation Authority lost money on the fair and will not host another next year.

Act 537 Plan

The Board met with Township Engineer Stan Corbett to discuss the Act 537 Plan Draft and will attend the next Planning Commission Meeting to discuss further.

Erinc Appeal

Pal Durborow stated that the Township Solicitor has been advised that there is a potential buyer for the Erinc property interested in a mushroom compost business described as state-of-the-art and enclosed in one building. Prior to proceeding with the purchase, the buyer’s land planner and attorney would like to speak with the Township Attorney regarding zoning for the property.

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Albert Jezyk, the Board authorized Township Solicitor Sam McMichael to consult with the potential buyer’s land planner and attorney regarding zoning for the Erinc property. The vote was unanimous.

Pal Durborow stated that the Zoning Ordinance might require either Conditional Use or Zoning Hearing for the proposed use.

STAFF REPORTS

Secretary’s Report

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Albert Jezyk, the January 7, 2008 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

Real Estate: $190.78

Planning Commission

Pal Durborow referred to the January Planning Commission Meeting Minutes stating that that they met with Township Engineer Stan Corbett to review the Act 537 Plan Draft.

Zoning Hearing Board

No activity.

Zoning Officer

No report.

Roadmaster

Roadmaster Estace Walters referred to the January Roadmaster Report stating that tires were picked up and signs installed. Carter & Sons provided snow/ice removal during two storms and assisted the Fire Company on a barn fire. Estace stated that he spoke with PennDOT regarding the State Road Bridge and that he will inform PECO of a tree leaning on wires on Camp Bonsul Road.

Post Office Committee

No report.

Historic Commission

No report.

OLD BUSINESS

The Bluffs at Big Elk Creek

Pal Durborow stated that work to improve drainage on King Row Road has been completed.

Lock Boxes

Pal Durborow stated that the lock boxes have been received and will be installed.

Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Albert Jezyk, the Board approved payment in the amount of $900.00 for the Multimunicipal Comprehensive Plan dues.

NEW BUSINESS

Estace Walters stated that he is researching grant funds for a salt storage shed on the Dougherty property.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Melanie Hesse expressed concern regarding the Zimmers septic system permit and the Long View Farms sewage module.

Meeting Adjourned at 7:50 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Terri Kukoda

Secretary/ Treasurer

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