December 1, 2003
Pennsbury Township Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on Monday,
December 1, 2003. All members, Mr. Patten and Ms. Howley were present and the
minutes approved as submitted.
Township Manager Kathleen Howley reported the following:
1. Steger Gowie amended landscaping plan was signed by the Board and will be recorded by the applicant. The landscaping escrows may be released once the project has final approval by the township. The lighting for this project must also be addressed because of complaints from residents.
Courts at Longwood - Matt said he had made an inspection and found little work done. He will call the landscaper and ask for daily report to get this moving along. Hillhurst - the lot line change plan that was approved at the last meeting was signed by the Board. Matt will make a final inspection of the subdivision before dedication of the road. Jack Becker has talked to Dave Patten who is drafting the documents for this. Chadds Ford Knoll drainage project - the Board asked that Matt have the project prioritized by the December 15th meeting.
Personnel Policy Update - the policy has been updated and reviewed by Mr.
Patten. With no further discussion the board moved to accepted the revised
version. A copy will be given to each employee and reviewed with them.
S.A.V.E. Group - Dee Durnham and Barry Levin were present to ask the Board to
pass a resolution supporting the restriction of large truck traffic on Rts. 41, 926, 52 and
other state roads surrounding Rt. 41. After much discussion the supervisors signed the
resolution.
Comcast, Todd Eachus, was present to comment on their service throughout the
township. He agreed to submit a map to the township updating where their service is
and what their future plans are for us. Ms. Howley stated that there will be a
development going in on Rt. 926 near Denton Hollow Road and asked if service could
be extended west on Rt. 926. Mr. Eachus also stated that his company does
contribute to non profit organization, provides scholarships and a national drug
program.
A proposed Scenic Highway ordinance was advertised for adoption. With no further
discussion the ordinance was signed by the Board.
Dambro Subdivision waiver request - Mr. Diem representing the developer was present to ask for waivers to the subdivision ordinance. The Planning Commission has made the recommendation of approval for these waiver as well as Mr. Houtmann. However, Mr. Houtmann has asked for calculations for the curbing waiver. The Board did approve the waivers.
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Mr. Anderson reported that Pennoni Assoc. did a study for the township regarding the
proposed entrance to the subdivision. Pennoni submitted a letter recommending an
entrance opposite Denton Hollow Road as the best location. This would be safer and
the sight distance better than a proposed location further down Rt. 926. Turn lanes are
still an open issue and a traffic study should address this. The Board also suggested a
traffic calming device at this intersection. Mr. Sellers, supervisor in Pocopson
Township, will be sent a copy of the Pennoni report for his information.
A bill list dated December 1, 2003 numbering 4863-4895 was submitted and approved
for payment by the Board
With no further business the meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Kathleen Howley
Township Manager