UPPER OXFORD TOWNSHIP
OCTOBER 8, 2007
The Upper Oxford Township Board of Supervisors held their regular monthly meeting at the township building, 1185 Limestone Road, Russellville, PA on Monday, October 8, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT: James E. Gordon
Betsy E. Huber
Charles Fleischmann
Jane Daggett, Secretary
John Coldiron, Building Insp/Zoning
Frances Reyburn, Historic Commission
OTHERS: Alice and Bob Fling Chris and Sarah Coburn
Elizabeth and Douglas Randolph Edward M. Foley
Thomas J. Comitta Mary and Joseph Craig
Barry Callahan Marty Fumo
Scott and Denise Rugen Ed Jefferis
Shelley Cook Samuel Reyburn
June and Arthur Yeatman Margaret Hickman
Fran and Franny Sharon Rosemarie Carr
Karen Wisniewski Raymond Rogevich
Janet and Mike Ridgley Philip Edwards
Vivian Miller Joseph Sexton
John and Francine Joyce Martin Bill Schoell
Pamela Barrows Maury Werner
After the Salute to the Flag, Betsy Huber led in prayer.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – At this time, public comments were asked for from the audience. There were no comments from the audience.
MINUTES – Motion was made by Betsy Huber, seconded by Charles Fleischmann and carried to approve the regular minutes of September 10, 2007 and the work session minutes of August 27, 2007 and September 24, 2007.
Gordon – Yea Huber – Yea Fleischmann – Yea
KINGS MILL – Motion was made by Betsy Huber, seconded by Charles Fleischmann and carried to accept and grant an extension for Kings Mill I Subdivision until January 15, 2008.
Gordon – Yea Huber – Yea Fleischmann – Yea
KINGS MILL II – Motion was made by Betsy Huber, seconded by Charles Fleischmann and carried to accept and grant an extension for Kings Mill II Subdivision until January 15, 2008.
Gordon – Yea Huber – Yea Fleischmann – Yea
WIGGINS/BAINBRIDGE – Motion was made by Betsy Huber, seconded by Charles Fleischmann and carried to accept and grant an extension for the Wiggins/Bainbridge Subdivision until December 31, 2007.
Gordon – Yea Huber – Yea Fleischmann – Yea
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SHAW/RIDINGS – Motion was made by Betsy Huber, seconded by Charles Fleischmann and carried to accept and grant an extension for the Shaw/Ridings Subdivision until December 31, 2007.
Gordon – Yea Huber – Yea Fleischmann – Yea
FINISH LINE LAND DEVELOPMENT – Attorney Jack Wuerstle questioned the Board of Supervisors on the status of this land development plan. The Supervisors will have the township engineer contact Mr. Wuerstle to bring him up-to-date.
Motion was made by Betsy Huber, seconded by Charles Fleischmann and carried to accept and grant an extension for the Finish Line Land Development Plan until November 13, 2007.
Gordon – Yea Huber – Yea Fleischmann – Yea
ACT 209 – TRAFFIC IMPACT FEES – Discussion was led by Charlie regarding enacting an ordinance to collect traffic impact fees.
Motion was made by Charles Fleischmann, seconded by Jim Gordon and carried to adopt Resolution #2007 – 11 – establishing an impact fee advisory committee and authorizing the preparation and public advertisement of the intention to adopt an Impact Fee Ordinance.
Gordon – Yea Huber – Yea Fleischmann – Yea
BARTELS/HICKMAN/HERITAGE – Final 81 Lot Subdivision Plan on Newark Road. The Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions at their October 1, 2007 meeting. After discussing Chester Water Authority’s plan for the development regarding the water pressure flow, motion was made by Betsy Huber, seconded by Jim Gordon and carried to approve the Bartels/Hickman/Heritage Final Subdivision Plan with the following conditions: Sewage Module being approved, Home Owners Association documents approved and easement issue with the adjacent property owner approved by the township solicitor.
Gordon – Yea Huber – Yea Fleischmann – Opposed
RICK RETTIG – 2 Lot Subdivision on Homeville Road (92 acre parcel) A note was added to the plans making them “deed restricted” and the Supervisors agreed to waive the requirement of locating the trees with a caliber of 6” or more.
Motion was made by Betsy Huber, seconded by Charles Fleischmann and carried to approve the Rick Rettig 2 Lot Final Subdivision Plan for property on Street Road, Project No. 06100.
Gordon – Yea Huber – Yea Fleischmann – Yea
JOHN ST. JOHN – questioned the Supervisors on the property which he owns on Forest Manor Road. Mr. St. John was instructed to contact the zoning officer and then come before the Planning Commission.
ZONING – John Coldiron read his report for the month.
ATTORNEY ED FOLEY – represented some citizens regarding the changing and amending the present zoning ordinance which allows for shopping centers. The group is opposed to the impervious coverage being 75%. Mr. Foley introduced Tom Comitta who discussed his expertise in planning to the Board and the audience. One resident stated that they were brought here on false pretenses and thought they were signing a petition to vote against the shopping center entirely. Mr. Foley and Mr. Comitta will be present at the zoning hearing to be held on October 11, 2007.
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PAYMENT OF BILLS – Motion was made by Betsy Huber, seconded by Charles Fleischmann and carried to approve the payment of bills in the amount of $59,089.27 from the General Fund and $256.85 from the Open Space Fund.
Gordon – Yea Huber – Yea Fleischmann – Yea
CHESTER WATER AUTHORITY – Applications for the fire hydrants which will be in the Bartels/Hickman/Heritage Subdivision were given to the Supervisors for signature. No action was taken since Charlie had questions and will contact Chester Water Authority regarding such.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR – Our EMC, Chuck Freese is seeking permission to be the EMC for Londonderry Township also. Motion was made by Jim Gordon, seconded by Charles Fleischmann and carried adopting Resolution #2007 – 10, allowing Chuck Freese to serve as EMC of Londonderry Township.
Gordon – Yea Huber – Yea Fleischmann – Yea
OXFORD REGIONAL GOVERNMENT PLANNING – Motion was made by Betsy Huber, seconded by Charles Fleischmann and carried to instruct the Solicitor to advertise to review an ordinance establishing the adoption of the Oxford Regional Government Cooperative Planning Agreement.
Gordon – Yea Huber – Yea Fleischmann – Yea
COMMITTEE MEMBER – Motion was made by Jim Gordon, seconded by Charles Fleischmann and carried to appoint Betsy to serve as a member of the committee for the Oxford Regional Government Cooperative Planning with Jim serving as alternate.
Gordon – Yea Huber – Yea Fleischmann – Yea
SIGN ORDINANCE – Was discussed by the Board, but no action was taken.
A sample of the sign ordinance was given to Mr. Foley to give to Mr. Comitta for review.
KINGS MILL II – Motion was made by Betsy Huber, seconded by Charles Fleischmann and carried that the intent of Upper Oxford Township is to take ownership of the Kings Mill II sewage treatment plant and related infrastructure from the developer.
Gordon – Yea Huber – Yea Fleischmann – Yea
ROUTE 896 TASK FORCE – Charlie discussed proposals for improvements to Rt. 896 and questioned the Board if we want to continue to work with the task force.
Motion was made by Charles Fleischmann, seconded by Betsy Huber and carried to rejoin the Route 896 Task Force for the 2008 year.
Gordon – Yea Huber – Yea Fleischmann – Yea
BILL SCHOELL – Requested the board to postpone the zoning hearing.
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HISTORIC COMMISSION – Frances Reyburn reported that she handed in the budget request for the historic commission. Frances also reported that the One Room School House Reunion was well attended, and the handicap ramp at the park needed some attention.
ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business, motion was made by Charles Fleischmann, seconded by Betsy Huber and carried to adjourn at 9:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Daggett, Secretary