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Board of Supervisors
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
SOLEBURY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
February 2, 2010 – 7:00 P.M.
Solebury Township Hall
MINUTES
Attendance: Peter Augenblick, Chair, Dominic Marano, Vice-Chair, Robert Heath, Jr., Michael A. Kennerley and Edward McGahan, Jr. John A. Granger, Manager, Gretchen K. Rice, Assistant Manager, Paul Logan, Solicitor and Eric Janetka, P.E., were also present.
The meeting was called to order followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Bills Payable
Res. 2010-63 – Upon a motion by Mr. Marano, seconded by Mr. Kennerley, the list of Bills Payable dated January 29, 2010, was unanimously approved as prepared and posted.
Approval of Minutes
Res. 2010-64 – Upon a motion by Mr. Heath, seconded by Mr. Marano, the Minutes of January 19, 2010 were unanimously approved as written and posted.
Announcements/Resignations/Appointments
• The Board announced an executive session held on January 31, 2010 to address personnel issues.
• The Chair announced that the Township was successful in obtaining a grant in the amount of $660,000 from the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission toward the replacement of the Walton Road Bridge.
Public Comment
• Mrs. Washburn and Mr. Dorian addressed the Board regarding issues with a property along River Road in Phillips Mill. Mrs. Washburn submitted photographs showing the condition of the property. Mr. Granger responded by providing an update on efforts to address the situation, including the involvement of the Board of Health and the National Resource Conservation Service.
OLD BUSINESS
HARB – Leasure property – Aquetong Road – The applicant was present. The Board reviewed the recommendations provided by the Historical Architectural Review Board.
Res. 2010-65 – Upon a motion by Mr. Heath, seconded by Mr. McGahan, it was agreed to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to TMP 41-4-38 for the replacement of an existing east laundry room window with a new pared Marvin wood ultimate double hung 2018 window with simulated divided light and casing to match existing.
Abstaining: Mr. Augenblick
Res. 2010-66 – Upon a motion by Mr. McGahan, seconded by Mr. Kennerley, it was agreed to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to TMP 41-4-38 for removal of existing deck, steps and railroad ties to be replaced with a new deck, new steps and retaining wall as proposed according to plans submitted.
Abstaining: Mr. Augenblick
Res. 2010-67 – Upon a motion by Mr. Marano, seconded by Mr. Heath, it was agreed to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to TMP 41-4-38 for removal of portion of chimney above the roofline on the north side of the structure, conditioned upon its replacement as detailed on the North Chimney Elevation drawing #1, date stamped January 20, 2010, within twelve (12) months from removal, with provision for two (2) additional twelve (12) month extensions if submitted in writing by the owner to the Historical Architectural Review Board.
Abstaining: Mr. Augenblick
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion with Zoning Hearing Board – Mr. Pignator, 2010 Chair of the Zoning Hearing Board introduced those members present, briefly discussed the role of the ZHB and provided the Board with an overview of activities during 2009. Mr. Pignator recommended the Board give some consideration to expanding the number of appointed alternates from one to three.
Discussion with Parks & Recreation Board – Andy Kelly, 2010 Chair of the Parks and Recreation Board introduced those member present, briefly provided an overview of activities and programming provided in 2009. Mr. Webster, Vice-chair commented on the extraordinary cooperation the Parks and Recreation Director and Board have received from both the New Hope Solebury School District and the Solebury School in providing space for the sports programs. Responding to comment from the audience, it was noted that in addition to adult play offered by the soccer, basketball and softball organizations, there are over 100 program offerings through the New Hope-Solebury Community School geared specifically toward interest of adults and seniors and links to those programs are on the Township website.
Discussion on Sawmill Road – The 2010 Road Program identified Sawmill Road from Street Road to Aquetong to be tarred and chipped. The Board discussed various alternatives, including leaving the road as it is, and the costs associated with each alternative. Issues raised by residents of Sawmill focus mainly on the dust during dry periods.
Res. 2010-68 – Upon a motion by Mr. McGahan, seconded by Mr. Heath, it was unanimously agreed to undertake no tarring and chipping of Sawmill Road and to remove Sawmill Road from the 2010 Road Program.
Household Hazardous Waste Program – Bucks County is requesting Solebury to again participate in this program for three years covering 2010 through 2012. The cost to the Township would be $1,316 per year.
Res. 2010-69 – Upon a motion by Mr. Kennerley, seconded by Mr. Heath, it was unanimously agreed to authorize Solebury Township’s participation in the 2010-2012 Bucks County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program.
Nuisance Ordinance – Mr. Marano briefly discussed a proposal to enact a nuisance ordinance to include various provisions including junk vehicles stored on private property. The Board agreed to place the issue for further discussion on a future agenda.
SUBDIVISION/LAND DEVELOPMENT
Logan Square – Escrow Release No. 4
Res. 2010-70 – After reviewing the recommendation of the Township Engineer, upon a motion by Mr. Marano, seconded by Mr. McGahan, it was unanimously agreed to release the amount of $22,676.64 from the Logan Square escrow fund (Release No. 4) reducing the amount remaining to $602,834.94.
Metro PCS Pennsylvania – A recommendation has been received from the Planning Commission to allow placement of an additional antenna on the BCWSA tower at the intersection of Kitchens Land and Sugan Road. Following discussion, the Board tentatively set a public hearing date on the application for March 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Logan will coordinate and confirm the date with counsel for the applicant, following which the hearing will be advertised.
Public Comment – There was no additional public comment.
Adjournment
Res. 2020-71 – Upon a motion by Mr. Kennerley, seconded by Mr. Heath, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Gretchen K. Rice
Secretary/Treasurer
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