UPPER OXFORD TOWNSHIP
FEBRUARY 12, 2007
Upper Oxford Township Board of Supervisors held their regular monthly meeting at the township building, 1185 Limestone Road, Russellville, PA on Monday, February 12, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT: James E. Gordon
Betsy E. Huber
Charles Fleischmann – absent
Jane Daggett, Secretary
OTHERS: Franny and Fran Sharon Steve Donnelley
Joe Sexton John Highby
Blair Fleischmann Christine Nibouar
William Sell Jeff Stauffer
Andrea Finerosky Gregory Pettinaro
Sam Reyburn Joseph Riper
After the Salute to the Flag, Betsy Huber led in prayer.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – At this time, public comments were asked for based on the agenda. There were no comments from the audience.
MINUTES – Motion was made by Betsy Huber, seconded by Jim Gordon and carried to approve the December 27, 2006 Special Meeting Minutes and the January 2, 2007 Minutes.
Gordon – Yea Huber – Yea
KINGS MILL II – Motion was made by Betsy Huber, seconded by Jim Gordon and carried to grant and accept an extension for the Kings Mill II Subdivision until May 18, 2007.
Gordon – Yea Huber – Yea
JOHN ST. JOHN – 3 Lot Final Subdivision Plan – was discussed by the Board of Supervisors. No action was taken on this plan. Financial Agreements still need to be in place.
BINKELY AND OBER – LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN – This Land Development Plan was presented by William Sell. The new building will house an office, dispatch and truck maintenance. They are seeking a waiver of preliminary plan process. Recently received comments from Ragan Engineering are being addressed.
Motion was made by Betsy Huber, seconded by Jim Gordon and carried to waive the preliminary approval process for the Binkley and Ober Land Development plan and allow them to go to final plan.
Gordon – Yea Huber – Yea
STANLEY – 2 Lot Subdivision on Pusey Mill Road – The driveway and the concerns regarding the site distance was discussed by the Board of Supervisors. The township engineer is communicating with the Stanley engineer.
ROAD CREW BENEFITS – Motion was made by Betsy Huber, seconded by Jim Gordon to set the full time employees benefits effective November 1, 2006. (see attached benefits)
Gordon – Yea Huber – Yea
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AG SECURITY ADDITION – More than 180 days have passed since Michael and Ann Kneafsey submitted a proposal to add Tax Parcels #57-05-23.1, #57-05-22 and #57-05-22.1, a total of 37.2 acres to the present Ag Security District. Since no action was taken, the addition is automatically approved. Motion was made by Betsy Huber, seconded by Jim Gordon and carried to adopt Resolution No. 2007 – 2, authorizing the Secretary to file a description of this addition with the Recorder of Deeds.
Gordon – Yea Huber – Yea
SALT CONTRACT 2007/08 – Motion was made by Betsy Huber, seconded by Jim Gordon and carried to approve and sign the 2007/08 Salt Contract.
Gordon – Yea Huber – Yea
PAYMENT OF BILLS – Motion was made by Betsy Huber, seconded by Jim Gordon and carried to approve the payment of bills in the amount of $150,447.67 from the Open Space Fund and $28,862.47 from the General Fund.
Gordon – Yea Huber – Yea
SPRING CONVENTION – To be held March 15, 2007 at the Inn of Chester Springs. Betsy expressed interest in attending and the Secretary will check with Charlie to see if he would like to attend.
TAX COLLECTOR – The Supervisors received a list of Unpaid 2006 Taxes which the Tax Collector would be turning over for collection.
VOTER SERVICES – Permission was given to Voter Services to use the township building May 15, 2007 and November 6, 2007.
LANDSCAPES II – Chester County Planning program is performing an on-line public opinion survey and encouraging residents to register their opinions.
CIARROCCHI/PETTINARO – Attorney Joseph Riper, Mr. Gregory Pettinaro and Ms. Andrea Finerosky gave a presentation of a shopping center design for the Ciarrocchi property on Route 896 and Baltimore Pike. The property is zoned C-2. At the present, our zoning only allows for a store to be 40,000 square feet. The developer would like to request a waiver regarding the size of the building, and also feels our lighting standards are too strong and would like to soften the lighting somewhat. The Developers are aware that Penn Dot will probably require improvements. Sewage needs are planned to be met by connecting with the Heritage subdivision planned sewage treatment plant. Ordinance changes were discussed. Both Supervisors agreed that this would be a good spot for the center but are concerned about the size of the major store. Mr. Riper will prepare draft amendments to bring before the Board next month for more discussion.
ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business, motion was made by Betsy Huber, seconded by Jim Gordon and carried to adjourn at 8:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Daggett
Secretary