Meeting Minutes

Board of Supervisors

Wednesday, June 09 2010

Meeting Minutes

The regular meeting of the Buckingham Township Board of Supervisors was held June 9, 2010 in the Township Building, 4613 Hughesian Drive, Buckingham, Pennsylvania.

Present:          

 Jon Forest                                 Chairperson

Maggie Rash                               Vice-Chairman

Henry Rowan                             Member

Craig A. Smith, Esquire          Township Solicitor

Dana S. Cozza                              Township Manager

Daniel Gray                                  Township Engineer

Thomas Kelso                             Township Water/Wastewater Consultant      

Lynn Bush                                    Bucks County Planning Commission

Mr. Forest called the regular meeting to order at 7:35 pm and led The Pledge of Allegiance.

Police Recognition

Ms. Tracy Collie, resident of Buckingham and MADD representative, and Mr. Larry Glick, representative from Representative Patrick Murphy’s office, honored Buckingham Township officers Steve Thomas, John Morozin, and Jack Roussel for their outstanding DUI enforcement efforts: 

Chief Daniels recognized Officer John Lehnen who apprehended a stolen vehicle and arrested a career criminal.  Chief Daniels recognized Officers John Bailey, Tim Phillips and John Lehnen who coordinated a response to a situation that ended without incidence to a subject threatening suicide and to kill any officers involved. 

PUBLIC COMMENT

Mr. John Cunningham asked if the Board had any intention of doing something about the illegal signs at Heritage.  Solicitor Smith responded that he understood citations had been issued by the Township Zoning Officer and that Heritage Corporate Counsel had called him and indicated that they were working to comply/enforce. 

BOARD’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mr. Forest made the following announcement:

-          The Board of Supervisors June 16, 2010 Work Session has been cancelled.

-          Various Park and Recreation Programs including Summer Camps begin this month. Go to our website at www.buckinghampa.org or call our office for details!

-          Bucks County’s Household Hazardous Waste and Old Computer Collection for the Middle Bucks Area will be July 10, 2010 at the CB South High School located at 1100 Folly Road in Warrington Township.

-          Mrs. Rash announced that the first concert and ice cream social would be June 24, 2010.

-          Mrs. Rash acknowledged the hard work done by Mr. Christoph Stannik, Source Water Steering Committee, on the Source Water Protection Plan.

PAYROLL AND BILL LIST

Consideration of approving Payroll for the week ending June 6, 2010 and the Bill List for the meeting of June 9, 2010.

Mr. Forest made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Rash to approve Payroll for the week ending June 6, 2010 and the Bill List for the meeting of June 9, 2010.   The motion carried unanimously. 

MINUTES

Consideration of approving Supervisor's Minutes of the May 26, 2010 Work Session and May 26, 2010 Regular Business Meeting.

Mr. Forest made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Rash to approve the Supervisor’s Minutes of the May 26, 2010 Work Session and the May 26, 2010 Regular Business Meeting.   The motion carried unanimously.

Consideration of accepting various Departmental Minutes and Advisory Body Minutes.

Mr. Forest made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Rash to accept the various Departmental Minutes and Advisory Body Minutes.  The motion carried unanimously.

BUSINESS

1.  Consideration of approving Revised Preliminary/Final Plan of Land Development (plan dated rev. 4/9/10) of the “Miller Land Development”, Township File LD 2009-03, submitted by Daniel R. Hendricks on behalf of Scott and Susan Miller, T.P. 6-4-12-2, Stony Lane, 1.24 acres, in the PI-2 Zoning District, with an extended review period expiration of July 5, 2010.     

Representing the applicant were Mr. Brian Spray and Mr. Daniel Hendricks.  Mr. Spray summarized that they were proposing to install a pole barn with a driveway and a few parking spaces at the front and back.  The primary use of the pole barn was for a commercial contractor/landscaping business.  He noted that the land development proposed an underground stormwater drainage system and they were proposing to improve the frontage of Stony Lane with a roadside swale.  Mr. Spray reported that the applicant would comply with all issues raised in the June 3, 2010 Knight Engineering and May 19, 2010 Landscape Review Consultant review letters.  Mr. Spray noted that the only change was with the emergency spillway.  He explained that since there was an underground system there was not a traditional berm.  They were instead opting for a dry well because it would equalize water and prevent it from getting into the root system of the yew trees that do not like water.    Mr. Spray noted that this was only the emergency structure.

June 9, 2010 Waiver Request Letter

Mr. Spray noted that they would need two additional waivers (9.23.b.4 and 9.23.L) for downstream improvements.  Mr. Spray noted that due to the size of the proposed improvement he felt these requirements would create a financial hardship for Mr. Miller.  The Board found the waiver requests acceptable. 

Mr. Forest asked about item 1.13 in the Knight Engineering Review regarding a biodegradable toilet and whether it was one of the variance items.  Mr. Spray responded that he did believe it was one of the variances received to allow this kind of facility.  He explained that the barn was mainly a storage facility where people would get items, leave for the day and then return at end of day.  Solicitor smith explained that the variance said that bathroom facilities would be provided in a manner approved by the Township.  Mr. Spray noted that they would comply.

Discussion followed about a maple tree in the back of the parking lot.  Consensus was that Mr. Miller and Ms. Manicone would work together to address the issue. 

Mr. Gray suggested that the runoff should be considered.  Mr. Spray explained that they had controlled the rate of runoff to 90% predevelopment and they were controlling volume.  Mr. Rowan asked if the amount of water postconstruction was less than preconstruction.   Mr. Spray responded that in some cases it was less than and it was never more than preconstruction.  Mr. Spray noted that they would provide a 20% reduction within their working area and would keep the rest of the parcel equal to present conditions. 

Mr. Forest made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Rash to approve the Revised Preliminary/Final Plan of Land Development (plan dated rev. 4/9/10) of the “Miller Land Development”, Township File LD 2009-03, submitted by Daniel R. Hendricks on behalf of Scott and Susan Miller, T.P. 6-4-12-2, Stony Lane, 1.24 acres, in the PI-2 Zoning District and to grant all waivers requested in the June 9, 2010 waiver request letter contingent upon the applicant complying with all issues raised in the June 3, 2010 Knight Engineering Review Letter, the May 19, 2010 Landscape Review Consultants review letter and the October 9, 2009 Bucks County Planning Commission review letter.  The motion carried unanimously.

The Township Solicitor was directed to prepare the written approval as required by the MPC.  The findings, terms and conditions of that written approval, read as complimentary to these minutes, shall be controlling. 

2.  Consideration of accepting the Agreement to Extend the Land Development Contract to June 13, 2011 for the “Wawa” Land Development, Township File SA 99-05B & LD 99-04.       

Mr. Forest made a motion to accept the Agreement to Extend the Land Development Contract to June 13, 2011 for the “Wawa” Land Development, Township File SA 99-05B & LD 99-04.       

Mr. Rowan asked when they were doing the exterior renovations.  Solicitor Smith explained that those renovations had been abandoned and some of the plans had been changed accordingly.  Mr.  Rowan asked about the agreement that they would be open to midnight.  Solicitor Smith noted that they had received a variance allowing them to be open later.  Mr. Rowan asked if the variance included an obligation to do the façade.  Solicitor Smith responded that it did not though noted that it was discussed at the Zoning Hearing Board but it was not a condition of the decision.  Mr. Gray reported that WaWa had gone through the change order process.  Mr. Rowan asked for more information and Mr. Gray agreed to research and provide more information. 

The motion was seconded by Mrs. Rash.

Mrs. Rash asked Mr. Gray and Solicitor Smith to research the issue to determine if there was any leverage to make WaWa into a country store as had been discussed.  The motion carried unanimously.

Request for Payment:

Mr. Forest made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Rash to approve the above listed requests for payment.  Mr. Forest asked about the hydrant corrections with RGC Development Furlong Well F-8.  Mr. Kelso responded that he would look into it.  The motion carried unanimously.

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS / MANAGER’S ITEMS

1.  Consideration of rejecting all bids submitted for the Bituminous Seal Coat Bid.

Ms. Cozza summarized that the one bid received was well above what was budgeted and the Public Works Director had indicated that the condition of the road was fine and repair could be delayed to the following year when it could be part of a larger bid package. 

Mr. Forest made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Rash to reject all bids submitted for the Bituminous Seal Coat as recommended by the Public Works Director.  The motion carried unanimously. 

2        Temporary Sign Permit Waiver Request

Mr. Forest made motion, seconded by Mrs. Rash to waive the temporary sign permit fees for the Midway Fire Company Carnival.  The motion carried unanimously.

 3.      Verrichia SA2006-04 Buckingham Ridgeview

Mr. Forest made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Rash to authorize Township Staff to correspond with Wilmington Trust and advise them that the previous call will remain outstanding and the funds under that call do not need to be turned over until June 28, 2010 for Buckingham Ridgeview SA2006-04 and if before that time the Township receives an extension to or about September 30, 2011 of a tripartite agreement providing the Township security, the Township would accept that  extension and authorize under the Township staff to withdraw the call.   The motion carried unanimously.

4.      Purchase Orders

Ms. Cozza reviewed upcoming purchase orders:

• Police vehicles - 2010 Chevy Impala $19,888 and Ford Crown Victoria police car - $23,857.50 + $3,505.50 for equipping the vehicle. 
• Omega River Farm Services – cut and bale hay at spray irrigation sites - Kaplan $10,130, Lojeski $15,245 and Derstine $5,400.  Discussion followed about moving away from reed canary grass and eliminating this cost entirely.  Mr. Kelso noted that the goal was to get it into serious agriculture.
• Drag Mat for athletic fields – $3,630.

Mr. Cunningham asked if these items were approved.  Ms. Cozza explained that they were not on the bill list that evening but she was giving a heads up about upcoming purchase orders for items that were approved in the budget and will appear on a future bill list. 

5.      Cold Spring Creamery Road improvements

Mr. Gray asked for Board approval to put the remaining intersection improvements (pedestrian crosswalks, drainage and traffic calming at Mallard and Burnt House Hill Road) out to bid.  Mr. Rowan commented that he felt public input was needed.  Mr. Gray explained that this was the end of the project that had been discussed.   

Ms. Amy Makeland asked what was going in at Mallard Lane.  Mr. Gray responded that it would be a center island that would provide a pedestrian refuge.

Mr. Rowan expressed disagreement with improvements to the CSC Road and Burnt House Hill Road intersection so would not vote for it.  Mrs. Rash and Mr. Forest gave approval to Mr. Gray to go out for bid.   

Mr. Forest made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Rash to adjourn the meeting at 8:55pm.  The motion carried unanimously.

Approved by the Board of Supervisors on the 23^rd  day of June, 2010.

Buckingham Township Board of Supervisors

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                                                                                              Jon Forest, Chairman

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                                                                                              Maggie Rash, Vice-Chairman

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                                                                                             Henry Rowan, Member

Attest:

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Dana S. Cozza, Secretary