ELK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REORGANIZATION MEETING MINUTES

JANUARY 3, 2006

 

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.

 

REORGANIZATION OF ELK TOWNSHIP – 2004

Appointments/Reappointments:

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Albert Jezyk, Pal Durborow was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.

 

On a motion made by Albert Jezyk, seconded by Pal Durborow, Estace Walters was appointed as Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.

 

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Albert Jezyk, the following appointments/reappointments were made for the year 2006.  The vote was unanimous.

 

Secretary/Treasurer                              Terri Kukoda

Roadmaster                                          Michael Arbolino

Assistant Roadmaster                           Frank Spor

Building Inspector/Zoning Officer          George  Guss

Engineer                                               URS Corporation

Alternate Engineer                                Yerkes Associates

Solicitor                                                R. Samuel McMichael

Alternate Solicitor                                 To Be Determined

Planning Commission                            Mark Gruber

                                                                        Delbert Steele

                                                                        Melanie Hesse

                                                                        Tonya Neville

                                                                        Fran DiIenno

                                                            Mary Gruber, Secretary

Zoning Hearing Board               Samuel Smith

                                                                        Mark Plaugher

Signing of Checks                                 Two Signatures Required Supervisor/Treasurer

General Fund                                        People’s Bank of Oxford & PLGIT

State Fund                                            PLGIT

Other Funds                                         Peoples Bank/PLGIT/Fulton Bank

Mileage Reimbursement                       

Voting Delegate State Convention         Albert Jezyk/Alternate Terri Kukoda

Newspaper of Record:                         Chester County Press & Daily Local News

Treasurer’s Bond:                                 $500,000.00

Tax Collector’s Bond                           $15,000.00

Fire Company                                      Union Fire Company

 

The Reorganization of the Board of Supervisors Meeting closed at 7:15 PM followed immediately by the Elk Township Board of Supervisors Meeting.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEM

No public comment.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION/PRESENTATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

Resolution 2006-01 Zoning Hearing Board Members

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Albert Jezyk, Resolution 2006-01 Zoning Hearing Board Members was adopted.  The vote was unanimous.

 

Resolution 2006-02 Fee Schedule

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Albert Jezyk, Resolution 2006-02 Fee Schedule was adopted.  The vote was unanimous.

 

Resolution 2006-03 Building Permit Fee Schedule

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Albert Jezyk, Resolution 2006-03 Building Permit Fee Schedule was adopted.  The vote was unanimous.

 

Long View Farms Preliminary Subdivision Plan (Dougherty Property)

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Albert Jezyk, the Government Specialists, Inc. extension letter dated January 2, 2006 for the Long View Farms Preliminary Subdivision Plan was accepted.  The vote was unanimous.

 

Steichen Final Subdivision Plan

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Albert Jezyk, the Tristan Steichen extension letter dated December 29, 2005 for the John Carl & Elizabeth Steichen Final Subdivision Plan was accepted.  The vote was unanimous.

 

Constable Resignation

A Letter of Resignation from the elected position of Elk Township Constable dated December 26, 2005 has been received from William F. Woolston.

 

Wilson King Right-of-Way Permission Request

Pal Durborow referred to URS correspondence dated January 3, 2006 recommending various issues be addressed prior to the Township granting permission to locate a force main within the right-of-way of Barren Road.  

 

Executive Sessions

Executive Sessions with the Township Solicitor and Township Engineer were held on December 21st and December 28th to discuss various legal and engineering issues.  An Executive Session was held with representatives of the Brandywine Conservancy on December 14th to discuss open space financing options.

 

Chester Water Authority

Pal Durborow stated that there has been no new action regarding Chester Water Authority’s plan to bring public water into the Township.

 

Franklin Township Comprehensive Plan

Franklin Township had submitted their Comprehensive Plan to the Chester County Planning Commission and adjoining Townships for review.

 

STAFF REPORTS

Secretary’s Report

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Albert Jezyk, the December 21, 2005 Meeting Minutes were approved.

 

Treasurer’s Report

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Albert Jezyk, the Bills to be Paid for January were approved.

 

Tax Collector

            Real Estate:      $533.81

 

Planning Commission

Pal referred to the December Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.

 

Zoning Hearing Board

The application of Tristan Steichen for permission to subdivide a two-acre lot from a 32.9 acre parcel has been approved by the Zoning Hearing Board.

 

Zoning Officer

Pal referred to the December Zoning Officer Report stating that three (3) Building Permits and two (2) Use & Occupancy Permits were issued.  On-going projects include The Bluffs at Big Elk Creek, various single homes and various inquiries regarding codes, zoning, etc. 

 

Roadmaster

Michael Arbolino thanked the Board for re-appointing him as Roadmaster.  Michael stated that the salt bins are stocked and stated that Brian Carter has been doing a good job with snow removal.  Michael stated that there is a drainage problem on Barren Road and that a tree branch on Chrome Road was trimmed back by Snyder & Sons.

 

Estace Walters stated that the Board would like to deal with road issues at the beginning of the season and directed Michael to contact Dave Harlan to discuss.

 

OLD BUSINESS

No old business.

 

NEW BUSINESS

No new business.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

Mark Plaugher asked if there is a limit on the hours that builders may work in the Township.  Pal referred Mark to Zoning Officer George Guss.

Meeting Adjourned at 7:45 PM.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

Terri Kukoda

Secretary/ Treasurer

 

 

 

 

 

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