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UPPER PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP
DELAWARE COUNTY
BUSINESS and COMMITTEES MEETING
April 24, 2008
7:30 PM
The Upper Providence Township Council held their monthly Committees Meeting
on April 24, 2008 at 7:30 PM in the Upper Providence Township Building. Mr.
Bierling led the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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Bill Thomas, 104 Valley view Road, asked Council when a
public meeting to discuss the proposed future sanitary sewer projects would
be scheduled.
Mr. Cashman informed Mr. Thomas that when the Township Sewer Authority
completed their preliminary plans for the projects, the Township would
engage the public. Mr. Cashman anticipated the meeting sometime in June.
Mr. Clinton suggested that we continue to be transparent on this issue. He
added that the Act 537 Plan notice didn’t engage the community enough even
though we followed the letter of the law. Mr. Bierling asked Mr. Clinton to
propose a better way to notify the public. Mr. Visek offered that the public
doesn’t want to talk about the Act 537 Pan but rather wants all the project
details including locations and costs.
Presentation - Providence Road Sidewalk Project Phase II
Mr. Hamaday and Mr. Matson provided an overview of Phase II of the
Providence Road Sidewalk Project. The project, funded with a grant from the
Safe Routes to School Grant program, consists of the installation of
sidewalks on west side of the 1000 block of Providence Road. Approximately
611 feet of sidewalk will be installed over 11 properties with new handicap
ramps at both intersections of Woodcliffe and Providence Roads. A
new-stripped crosswalk will also be installed at School Lane. The cost of
the project is approximately $142, 000. Once the Plans are completed, Mr.
Matson will forward to PennDot for final approval and bidding through
PennDot’s bidding system. The Township will award the bid and oversee
construction of the project, which is expected to commence sometime in late
2008.
Mr. Hamaday informed Council that he notified the property owners and
tenants of the affected properties by certified mail and invited them to
attend the meeting to view the project presentation.
Mario and Elizabeth Massimini, owners of 1008 N. providence Road, attended
the meeting and supported the project. They asked questions regarding the
grass strip between the curb and sidewalk and asked Council if any driveways
would be widened during the project. Mr. Matson indicated that there would
be a 2’ wide grass strip and no driveway entrances will be widened.
Mr. Hamaday informed Council that the only other individual to contact the
Township regarding the project was the owner of 1024 N. Providence Road who
was concerned about the property’s sign, landscaping and access to the site
during construction.
There being no business, Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling
to adjourn the business meeting. The vote was unanimous and the meeting was
adjourned at 8:05 PM. |
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Present were Edward Cashman, Chairman, Edward Bierling, Vice
Chairman, William Clinton, Fredric Reid and Steven Visek. Also present were
Robert Pappano, Township Solicitor, Kevin Matson, P.E., representing the
Township Engineer’s office, and Anthony T. Hamaday, Township Manager. |
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Administrative Committee |
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Township Building Improvements
Mr. Hamaday reported that there was no new information at this time on the
possible Township Building renovations. He informed Council that he was
looking at a vacant parcel owned by Aqua PA on Old State Road as a possible
location for a public works storage yard and would keep Council informed on
the status.
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Community Development Committee |
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Zoning Permit Fee Waiver request – Boy Scout Troop 430
Mr. Hamaday informed Council that he is in receipt of a Zoning permit fee
waiver request from Boy Scout Troop 430 for a new parking stall to house
their small troop trailer at Reformation Lutheran Church. Mr. Hamaday
indicated that the request would be on Council’s May Business meeting
agenda.
Next G Networks – Public Right of Way Information Letter
Mr. Hamaday informed Council that letters notifying the residents of
Mansion Drive, Lakewood Drive and portions of Birnam woods and Leedom
Drive of the Next G’s proposed telecommunications antenna on Providence
Road were sent out. To date no resident calls have been received.
S. Overhill Road Parking Restrictions Letter
Mr. Hamaday informed Council that letters to the residents of Overhill
Road regarding proposed parking restrictions on the bend of the roadway
near State Road were sent out. The letter proposed an increase in the no
parking areas on both sides of the road and asked for input form the
residents. Mr. Hamaday was awaiting responses.
47 State Road -Proposed Telecommunications Facility
Mr. Hamaday informed Council that he has received notice that Verizon is
considering a proposed telecommunications facility on the property. The
property currently houses dental and business offices. The proposed
facility would consist of a 117’ flagpole in the rear parking lot. Mr.
Hamaday is reviewing the information and will notify Verizon of the
Township requirements for a telecommunications facility.
Walden School Traffic Signal Letter
Mr. Hamaday informed Council that he has sent out letters to the residents
of Sandy Bank Road seeking input on Walden School’s request to phase their
expansion project and schedule the installation of the proposed traffic
signal at Providence and Sandy Bank roads during the second phase of the
project which would be 5 to 8 years in the future. He indicated that he
would forward the responses to Council for their review prior to acting on
Walden’s request.
Proposed Ordinances
Mr. Hamaday indicated that the proposed Flood Plain amendment, Subdivision
Plan Submission Requirement and Variance/Special Exception Time Limit
Ordinances would be on Council’s May Business Meeting agenda for a public
hearing and a second reading of each ordinance.
Proposed Right-of Way Ordinance
Mr. Hamaday distributed a proposed right-of-way ordinance prepared by Mr.
Pappano in response to questions raised by Council during the Next G
presentation at the April meeting. The proposed ordinance regulates the
Township right-of-ways and provides for user fees. The ordinance will be
forwarded to the Planning Commission for review. |
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Fiscal Committee |
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Public Safety Committee |
Proposed Ordinance 436 – Handicapped Parking Space, 111
Valley View Road
Mr. Hamaday informed Council that the second reading of Ordinance 436
establishing a handicapped parking space at 111 Valley View Road would be
scheduled for Council’s may Business Meeting. |
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Public Works Committee |
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2008 Road
Program
Mr. Hamaday asked Council to forward their review comments on the 2008
road program list to him as soon as possible so he can have the Township
Engineer’s office begin work on the bid documents.
Respectively Submitted,
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Anthony T. Hamaday
Township Secretary
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Edward James W. Cashman
Council Chairman
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