January 6, 2003

Karen Wood was sworn in as supervisors by David Patten. She is filling the position vacated by William Holloway who resigned as of December 31, 2002. Karen will hold this position until the next general election in November of this year.

MaryAnna Ralph moved to appoint Bill Reynolds Chairman of the supervisors and Karen Wood moved to appoint MaryAnna Ralph as Vice Chairperson - motions passed.

Bill Reynolds read a list of appointments:

Kathleen Hawley - Township Manager/Secretary/Treasurer

Russell Drumheller III - Code Enforcement Officer

G.D. Houtman & sons - Engineer

David Allen - Roadmaster

David Patten - Solicitor

John Blankenbaker - Vacancy Board

Chester Co. SPCA - Animal Control Officer

Berkheimer Assoc. - Deputy Tax Collector

Peoples Bank of Oxford - Depository

State Police - Avondale

Longwood Fire & Ambulance - emergency services

Tim Umbreit CPA - auditing firm

Don Altmaier - Library Board

Anne Walters - landscape architect

William Corbishley - SECCRA rep.

James Porter Jr - reappointed to Zoning Hearing Board

Bill Reynolds further stated that the Planning Commission held interviews for 4 vacancies on their board. There were 11 candidates interviewed and they recommended the following: Michael Lane, Donald Denton, Charles Scottoline and Anthony Sciscione. A brief biography of each candidate was given. With no further discussion the Board appointed them and reappointed Dick Stewart to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is being expanded from 7 to 9 members.

The regular supervisor's meeting was started and the minutes approved as submitted.

Manager Kathy Howley reported the following:

Planning Seminar has changed from Jan. 18^th to Feb. 1^st. There will be a Mill meeting tomorrow at 8 a.m.

All fire doors in the building have been sent back to the manufacturer for repairs.

Dave Patten sent Mr. Becker a letter for the extension to his escrows for Hillhurst.

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The SAVE organization has requested township representation on their board. It was suggested someone from Traffic Safety or Land Trust be nominated. This organization has hired independent consultants to research the Rt. 41 truck traffic problems. They are recommending the road stay a two lane highway with roundabouts and not put in a bypass. They have workshops scheduled for 1/14 at Octorara H.S., 1/15 Avon Grove H.S. 1/16 New Garden Township.

Dave Patten gave a copy of the YMCA deed for the Johnson property to the Board for their review. It is noted that 44 acres have been restricted and the purchase price was $3,300,000 paid by Tony Dambro.

The Regional Planning Commission has asked the township for their input on their proposed ordinances regarding implementation of regional traffic impact study and natural resource protection standards. The Board stated this should be sent to the Planning Commission for their comments. They may choose to have a consultant look at this.

Engineer Matt Houtmann reported the following:

Steger Gowie escrows for landscaping - he will talk to Dan Wright about figures for the escrows.

Jeff Berlin - requested a reduction in his bond since most of the work has been completed. Dave Patten will follow up and work with Matt to get a reduced figure.

Dawson Mill - Corp has papers for the permit and am working on the bid package for the dredging of the pond.

Town Center review - had some questions on the front yard parking and perimeter buffering is not included in the ordinance language. Matt will get the review letter to the supervisors before the Jan. 9^th meeting.

A bill list dated January 6^th numbering 4091-4133, State #169,170 PLGIT #154 was submitted and approved for payment by the Board.

With no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

Kathleen Howley

Township Manager