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UPPER PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP
DELAWARE COUNTY
BUSINESS and COMMITTEES MEETING
May 24, 2007
7:30 PM

The Upper Providence Township Council held their monthly Committees Meeting on May 24, 2007 at 7:30 PM in the Upper Providence Township Building. Mr. Bierling led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Present were Edward Cashman, Chairman, Edward Bierling, Vice Chairman, William Clinton, Doug Williamson 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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Act 537 Plan Revision – CDCA Membership
Mr. Matson, of the Township Engineer’s office reviewed the Township’s draft Act 537 Plan revision showing the potential sewage plans for areas of the Township north of the Route 1 bypass. Mr. Matson indicated that the draft reflects 2 parts of a proposed sewerage plan. The 1st part of the plan calls for the installation of main interceptor lines along Providence Road and Ridley creak Road allowing the area north of the bypass to be split among the Ridley Creek and Crum Creek Waters sheds. The 2nd part of the plan proposes 9 separate sewer districts that can be manageable constructed over the next 9 to 10 years. He estimated that one district could be completed each year with an over all cost of approximately $15 million. The plan also calls for the districts to tie into the main interceptors utilizing low-pressure systems as much as possible to keep costs affordable. Mr. Matson informed Council that the plan would be advertised on June 14th and submitted to DEP on July 14th.

Council asked questions regarding the break down of the districts, cost efficiency of the individual projects verse an all-inclusive project as well as the order off build. Mr. Visek also asked if the project could be coupled with a sidewalk improvement project since roadways will be already under construction. Mr. Matson responded that the Sewer Authority would work out all the questions during their preparations for the projects. Mr. Clinton asked if Mr. Matson knew the potential for increased development as a result of the sewer projects. Mr. Matson indicated that a future flow analysis was done for the area and determined that in addition to the current 2100 homes, the system could accommodate up to 600 homes if the zoning would allow for such.

Mr. Williamson asked if the design for the low-pressure system could accommodate a better means for auxiliary power in the event of a power outage. Mr. Matson concluded his presentation with a proposed timetable for plan implementation with the plan being approved by September 2007; securing necessary DEP permits by the spring of 2008 and the start of construction of the interceptors in the summer of 2008.


Planning Commission/Zoning Hearing Board Agendas
Mr. Williamson and Mr. Hamaday reviewed for Council the May Zoning hearing Board and Planning Commission Agendas. Mr. Williamson commented on Delaware County’s zoning application for the Rose Tree Inn expansion project, which includes new parking areas and a 3000 sq. ft. community center. He indicated that the residents in attendance at the hearing did not want to develop the open space areas of Rose Tree Park.

Proposed Ordinance Updates- Planning Commission
Mr. Hamaday indicated that the Planning Commission did not make any recommendations on the flood plain; billboard and subdivision plan submission ordinances they are working on so Council will not have any ordinances for announcement at the June meeting.

252 Sidewalk Project Update
At the request of Mr. Bierling, Mr. Hamaday updated Council on the status of the Providence Road Sidewalk project. He indicated that the Township Engineer is nearing completion of the final plan, which will then be bid using PennDot’s bidding system which should take place sometime this summer.

Code Enforcement Permit Inspection Program Update
Mr. Hamaday informed Council that during the first 2 weeks of the program 2 patrols of 3 hours each were conducted and found 27 properties where construction was occurring without proper permits. Mr. Hamaday indicated that a permit fee cost projection would realize approximately $4,050 at a man hour cost of $600 for the inspections clearing indicating the program is working and paying for itself.
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Trail Plan Update
Mr. Clinton gave Council an overview of the vents of the public input meeting held on May 21, 2007 at the Rose Tree Fire Company. He indicated that the consultants and trail plan committee members were please with the turnout of 68 residents and with the great interaction and feed back received. He added that there will be 2 additional public meetings and that the draft of the final plan should be prepared by November of this year. Mr. Williamson noted that everyone had an excellent experience and a lot a great ideas were submitted for consideration.

Pension Plan Advisory Committee
Mr. Visek indicated that he was upset that all the information he had requested from some of the company’s interested in managing our pension funds has not been received and requested Council’s opinion on whether or not to more forward with a pension committee meeting regardless. He suggested that there seems to be 2 avenues to travel. The first would be to conduct the meeting within 2 weeks with a deadline for receiving the additional information of wait to schedule the meeting until the information is received. Mr. Visek added that the current pension plan administered by PSAB is not a bad plan but the Township should explore whether or not a better plan can be found for the employees and taxpayers. Mr. Bierling suggested that Council move forward and conduct the meeting so the companies can present to the Pension Plan Committee and let the employees decide and make a recommendation to Council on the plan.

Mr. Visek echoed Mr. Bierling’s comments and added the more company’s interested the better the possibilities for the Township

Mr. Visek reminded Mr. Hamaday that he was still waiting on information he requested on the hourly wages of part time police officer in the area and that he would like the item on Council’s May Business meeting agenda.

CDCA Membership/Capital Contribution Financing Ordinance
Mr. Hamaday informed Council that the 1st reading of the CDCA membership and capital contribution financing ordinance would be on Council’s June Business meeting agenda for action

Public Works Vehicle Sale
Mr. Hamaday informed Council that the new ford dump trucks have arrived and he will be preparing bid specifications for their sale. He will also include the vehicle the Police Department will be taking out of service when the new Ford Expedition arrives and is placed in service.

The Committees Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.

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Anthony T. Hamaday
Township Secretary

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Edward James W. Cashman
Council Chairman