BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING MINUTES

September 5, 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 Jr.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

No public comment.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION/PRESENTATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

Resolution No. 2006-06 Agricultural Security Area - Delaware Trust Co. George Strawbridge Tax Parcel Nos. 70-5-6, 70-5-7, 70-5-8, 70-5-15 and 70-5-15.3

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Al Jezyk, Resolution No. 2006-07 Agricultural Security Area - Delaware Trust Co. George Strawbridge Tax Parcel Nos. 70-5-6, 70-5-7, 70-5-8, 70-5-15 and 70-5-15.3 was adopted.  The vote was unanimous.  

 

Resolution No. 2006-07 Fair Hill Estates (Wright Property) Sewage Facilities Module Submission to PA DEP

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Al Jezyk, Resolution No. 2006-07 Fair Hill Estates (Wright Property) Sewage Facilities Module Submission to PA DEP was adopted.  The vote was unanimous.

 

Fair Hill Estates Conditional Use Hearing

Pal Durborow stated that the Fair Hill Conditional Use Hearing was held on August 29, 2006 and that the application was approved with conditions.

 

Executive Session

Pal Durborow stated that an Executive Session was held with the Township Solicitor on August 29, 2006 to discuss the Springlawn Road Trail Improvement Bids, Fair Hill Estates and Long View Farms.

 

Springlawn Road Trail Improvement Bids

The Springlawn Road Trail Improvement Bid Opening took place on August 28, 2006 and six (6) bids were received.

 

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Albert Jezyk, the Board rejected all six (6) of the Springlawn Road Trail Improvement Bids due to the exclusion of Prevailing Wage in the Bid Specifications.  The vote was unanimous.

 

Springlawn Road Escrow Agreement

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Pal Durborow, the Board agreed to sign the Springlawn Road Trail Escrow Agreement.  The vote was unanimous.

 

Floodplain Conservation Overlay District Amendment

The Floodplain Conservation Overlay District Amendment has been forwarded to the appropriate agencies for approval prior to re-admission into the National Flood Plain Insurance Program.

 

Southern Chester County Emergency Medical Services (SCCEMS) 2007 Funding Request and Municipal Meeting

Pal Durborow referred to Southern Chester County Emergency Medical Services correspondence dated August 24, 2006 requesting funding for the year 2007.  SCCEMS has scheduled a meeting with municipalities on September 21, 2006 at New Garden Township.

 

Springlawn Road Streetlight

Pal Durborow referred to Township residents Erlene and Seven Michener correspondence requesting that the Springlawn Road streetlight not be re-installed.  The Board agreed that they will re-install the streetlight but may need to install a light at the gate if necessary.

 

STAFF REPORTS

Secretary’s Report

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Al Jezyk, the August 7, 2006 Meeting Minutes and the August 7, 2006 Public Hearing Minutes were approved.

 

Treasurer’s Report

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Al Jezyk, the Bills to be Paid for September were approved.  The vote was unanimous.

 

Tax Collector

The Tax Collector report for August will be included with next month’s report.

 

Planning Commission

Pal Durborow referred to the August Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.

 

Zoning Hearing Board

No activity.

 

Zoning Officer

The Zoning Officer report for August will be included with next month’s report.

 

Roadmaster

The Blake Road project will not be completed this year, however, the repair at 1911 Blake Road will be completed.

 

POST OFFICE COMMITTEE REPORT
No report due.

 

OLD BUSINESS

No old business.

 

NEW BUSINESS

No new business.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

Mark Plaugher asked about trees being cut back.  Linda Luker asked about the sale of Armstrong Cable and if the Bluffs at Big Elk Creek had been sold.

 

Meeting Adjourned at 7:35 PM.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

Terri Kukoda

Secretary/ Treasurer

 

 

 

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