MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

OF KENNETT TOWNSHIP

801 Burrows Run Road

Conference Room

August 20, 2008

The work session was called to order by Chairman Hammaker with Vice-Chairman Falcoff and Supervisor Elling all present.   

The Supervisors and Secretary-Treasurer reviewed all the items on the discussion list.

The Supervisors met with Nancy Fromnick to discuss the recycling requirements that the Township must follow as required by DEP.

Adjourned:  The meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m.

Public Comment:  No one was present.

                                                            Respectfully submitted,

Lisa M. Moore

Secretary-Treasurer

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

OF KENNETT TOWNSHIP

801 Burrows Run Road

August 18, 2008

Chairman Hammaker called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., with Vice-Chairman Falcoff and Supervisor Elling all present.  

Mr. Hammaker moved that the minutes of the July 21, 23 and 30, 2008 and August 13, 2008 meetings be approved as distributed, Mr. Falcoff seconded the motion for all minutes except the August 13, 2008 meeting, Mr. Elling seconded the motion for all minutes except the July 23, 2008 minutes and the motion carried with all Supervisors in favor. 

1)      Mr. Falcoff presented the public safety information data, gave the August 2008 Accident Summary as follows:

July, 2008 accidents:

• 125 accidents YTD vs. 128 same period, last year for a 2.3% reduction.
• No accidents on Rosedale at Bayard and McFarlan Road intersections.
• Interestingly, 2 accidents on Bayard at/near Sills Mill Rd. intersection.
• 1 accident at Kaolin and Chandler Mill Rd. intersection with 4 total accidents on Kaolin Rd.
• 1 accident on Rt. 1.
• Rt. 1 YTD has 21 accidents vs. 26 YTD on Kaolin Rd.

The hypothesis made last month of reduced accident rates because of lower traffic volumes is probably not correct. Current traffic count data shows mixed results; some roads have increases, some decreases. Year end data will be a better indicator.

Miscellaneous:

• Kennett Fire Co. will be providing Basic Life Support Ambulance service within their fire district. Longwood Fire Co. will provide Basic Life Support Ambulance service within their fire district and Advanced Life Support to the complete Township.

• the Kennett Township emergency notification system has been implemented. This system will advise residents who register with the county web site of safety issues within the twp. such as flooded roads, bridges out, and major accidents. Residents will need to register their notification preference (cell phone, email, etc.) with the county web site www.readynotifypa.org if they wish to participate.

McFarlan Rd. well contamination:

·                     Well pumping continues.

·                     Test well hydrocarbon analysis of samples taken July 21 came back negative.

Kennett Township Police activity (July, 2008)

• 65 calls responded to from Chester County Police Radio.
• 8 criminal investigations.
• 44 routine assignments.
• 6 alarm activation calls.
• 7 automobile accidents responded to.

    These resulted in:

• 9 traffic arrests or citations.

State police activity is in addition to these incidents.

2)                  Mr. Hammaker announced that the Township advertised for bids for an addition on the Maintenance Garage.  The General Contractor will be McComsey Builders @ $63,863 and the Electrical Contractor will be Arrell & Snow Electrical @ $12,750.

Ordinance 174

Mr. Hammaker presented Ordinance No. 174 which deletes Ordinance No. 110 regarding fines and penalties that are controlled under the Municipal Planning Code. Mr. Hammaker moved to adopt Ordinance No. 174.  Mr. Falcoff seconded the motion and it carried with all in favor. 

Resolution 2008-9

Mr. Hammaker presented Resolution 2008-9 permitting both Longwood and Kennett Fire Companies to provide  Basic Life Support Ambulance services in their respective service areas as specified by the current contract and Longwood Fire Company will provide Advanced Life Support transportation services for the entire Township.  Mr. Hammaker moved to adopt Resolution 2008-9.  Mr. Falcoff seconded the motion and it carried with all in favor. 

Mr. Elling stated that the roadcrew has been repairing sign damage throughout the Township, removed trees damaged in the storm, road banks were mowed, line painting was completed, in place paving will begin September 2, 2008, a new fire hydrant was installed on Burrows Run Road, New Garden Township will be detouring traffic from Scarlet Road Bridge replacement through the Township, inlets are being repaired throughout the Township, rubberized crack sealing will begin in September and the roadcrew has been working with East Marlborough Township through the Coop program. 

Escrow Release

Mr. Hammaker moved to approve Chatham Financial Escrow Release No. 3 in the amount of $33,620.00 with $0 remaining.  Mr. Elling seconded the motion and it carried with all in favor.

Extensions

Mr. Hammaker moved to approve the following extensions: 1) Shepherd property until 11/1/2008, 2) D’Agostino Property until 10/31/2008, and; 2) Delduco Property until 10/31/2008. Mr. Falcoff seconded the motion and it carried with all Supervisors in favor.

Per Capita Tax

Mr. Hammaker moved to accept the Per Capita Tax Exonerations per memo dated July 22, 2008.  Mr. Elling seconded the motion and it carried with all in favor.

Elsie Johnson asked the status of the proposed traffic signal at Route 52 and Hillendal Roads and Mr. Falcoff explained that it is in the design phase.

Mr. Hammaker acknowledged receipt of the financial statement for the prior month.  Mr. Hammaker moved that the bills be approved for payment, seconded by Mr. Elling, with all Supervisors in favor.

The meeting adjourned 7:48 p.m.

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    Lisa M. Moore

                                                                                    Secretary-Treasurer