Archie Sirianni, 109 Water Mill Lane, commented on the author-less mailing that was put in some mailboxes in the Township regarding the trail plan. He stated that the letter was grossly inaccurate and he took offense to the contents.

Maggi DeBeck, 420 Bobbin Mill Rd., said that she was speaking to Council after receiving a letter in her mailbox regarding the trail plan. She stated that she is disappointed that Council voted no to the proposed trail plan. She said she would like to walk to Rose Tree Park, Wawa, and into Media. She hopes that Council will rejuvenate portions of the plan and that there would be better dialog with the residents.

Kurt Swanson, 4 Strawberry Lane, stated that he was on the Trail Plan Committee. He would like to see the Council reconsider what the plan says and what it offers. He said that the plan was put together after resident input. He added that the Township is in need of bicycle and trail access. He also stated that the Pulte development on Old State Road will affect his area of Crum Creek Road and he would like to see some mediation take place.

Donald Overton, 605 Bobbin Mill Road, stated that he was disappointed that the trail plan was denied. He said that Martins Park is in his backyard and he would like to have a trail through it because that would mean the area would be cleaned up and attractive. He said that presently invasive weeds are taking it over.

Bob Ferry, 1071 Ridley Creek Rd., shared that the growth of the participants in the Creek Clean Up Program has grown significantly over the last few years. He added that the clean up will take place May 3rd at 9 AM – 11:45 AM and volunteers are needed.

Jane Ferry, 1071 Ridley Creek Rd., gave dates for the upcoming clean up events. Saturday, May 3, Crum Creek and State Rd. Volunteers should meet at corner of State & Crum Creek Rd., and May 10th – Annual Scott Park Day. Volunteers will be taking care of the trails and putting down wood chips. This event will take place 9:00-1:00 and includes a lunch. She asked that the events please be posted to the Township website.

Kay Paterson, 107 Valley View Road, asked when the sewer public meeting would take place regarding the Act 537 Plan.

Mr. Cashman responded that there will be a public meeting and it may take place in June. He added that it would be publicized whenever the actual date is known.

Jim Semple, 402 S. Feathering Road, stated that the flood plain chart was not included on the website with the actual flood plain ordinance that is proposed. He requested that the Township take great care to keep all documents posted on the web with links were needed.

Emilio Valdes, 111 Water Mill Lane, stated that he was unable to speak at the last two meetings and he wanted to thank Council for voting down the trail plan. He added that he wanted the safety and seclusion that his home offers in Water Mill and was opposed to having a trail in his back yard. He stated that he felt that the residents were unaware of the trail plan proposal and that the Township need to have better dialog with the residents in an effort to keep them informed.

Tom Della Franco, 145 Kingston Road, received a copy of the letter that was distributed regarding the trail plan. He stated that the letter was not accurate when stating that only 4 streets were adversely affected by the trail plan. He said many more streets were involved than 4 and that the letter was ridiculous.

Rose Tree Fire Company was unable to be present due to a conflict and they will reschedule.

Chief Montella again urged residents to lock their car doors in an effort to keep burglars out. He then reviewed the monthly police report.

Mr. Clinton asked Chief Montella the current status of the part time police officer search. Chief Montella stated that 15 applications were returned to the Department. He added that 10 are eligible and of those 10 several appear to be well qualified. He stated that he hopes to put 4 additional part timers on and the current part time officer to become full time.

Mr. Clinton stated that the Department currently has 1 minority and no women. He asked the Chief how to recruit more minorities and women. He added that in industry there are programs set up to address this issue but that it remains a concern within the County.

Chief Montella stated that he did receive 1 applicant from a female. He added that she does not have Academy training. He told Mr. Clinton he does check with several chiefs in the County for recruits but that the best qualified is what he is looking for in the candidate.

Mr. Cashman announced that the items on the agenda listed under Unfinished Business items 9-1 through 9-4 would not be heard at this meeting but at the next scheduled Council Meeting on May 8th so that everyone has an opportunity to review all the information in its entirety.

Next G Communications Presentation
Mr. Hamaday stated that the pole where the wireless antenna will be placed is within the State right of way. Verizon owns the utility pole and the Township’s only role is to see that the contractor is registered with the Township and that a permit is obtained for the installation.

Christopher Sinclair provided a packet of information and photos for Council to review as he gave a presentation. He represents Next G Communications and they plan to put an antenna atop a utility pole at Palmers Mill and Lakewood Drive to improve wireless service to their providers. He gave an overview of the company and the technology.

Mr. Solomon, Palmers Mill Road, stated that in his opinion, it would be more beneficial for the Township to raise the pole so multiple users could use it suggesting they try to use the same footprint. He also suggested that the Township encourage the vendor to present evidence of the environmental or bio engineering evidence of any harmful affects.

Mr. Valdes, Water Mill Lane, agreed with Mr. Solomon’s suggests and comments. He suggested that the Township do a good job conveying this information to the neighbors in the area where the antenna will be installed.

Mr. Hamaday stated that a letter would be sent to notify everyone in the area that needs to be notified of the intstallation.

Mr. Pappano suggested that the Township might want to look in to developing a right of way ordinance.

Approval of the March 13, 2008 Regular Business Meeting Minutes
Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to approve the March 13, 2008 Regular Business Meeting minutes.

Mr. Bierling yes Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Clinton yes Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. Reid yes

Motion Carried
5-0

Approval of the March 27, 2008 Committees Meeting Minutes
Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to approve the March 27, 2008 Committees Meeting minutes.


Mr. Bierling yes Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Clinton yes Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. Reid yes

Motion Carried
5-0

Boards, Commissions, Authorities and Committees
Mr. Reid nominated Salvatore Lemole to the Park and Recreation Board to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2009.

Since no other nominations were presented the nomination was closed.

Mr. Reid made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to appoint Salvatore Lemole to the Recreation Board to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2009.

Mr. Bierling yes Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Clinton yes Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. Reid yes

Motion Carried
5-0

Mr. Cashman announced that Council would be interviewing candidates for the various openings available. He suggested that interested residents should get a letter/email to Mr. Hamaday as soon as possible as he hopes to fill the vacancies very soon.

Public Hearing on Proposed Ordinances 433, 434 and 435.

Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling to schedule a public hearing on the proposed ordinance numbers 433, 434 and 435 and to re-advertise for the May 8, 2008 Regular Council Meeting.

Mr. Bierling yes Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Clinton yes Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. Reid yes

Motion Carried
5-0

Voucher List for March 2008
Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to approve the voucher list for March 2008 in the amount of $897,585.43.

Mr. Bierling yes Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Clinton yes Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. Reid yes

Motion Carried
5-0

Proposed Ordinance – Handicapped Parking, Valley View Road (1st reading)
Mr. Bierling made a motion, seconded by Mr. Reid, to initially approve a proposed ordinance establishing a handicapped parking space on Valley View Road and authorize proper Township officials to advertise said ordinance for consideration at the May 8, 2008 Council meeting.

Mr. Bierling yes Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Clinton yes Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. Reid yes

Motion Carried
5-0

Escrow Release No. 2 – St. Mary Magdalen Church, Providence Road
Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to approve escrow release No. 2 in the amount of $279,814.50 to St. Mary Magdalen Parrish for construction to date at St. Mary Magdalen Church as recommended by the Township Engineer.

Mr. Bierling yes Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Clinton yes Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. Reid yes

Motion Carried
5-0

Escrow Release No. 2 – Kenmore Woods Subdivision, 211 Sycamore Mills Rd.
Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to approve escrow release No. 2 in the amount of $63,392.95 to Sycamore Mills LLC for construction to date at the Kenmore Woods Subdivision as recommended by the Township Engineer.

Mr. Bierling yes Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Clinton yes Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. Reid yes

Motion Carried
5-0

2007 Local Services/EMST Tax Refund Request
Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to approve the 2007 EMST Tax refund request as recommended by the Township Manager.

Mr. Bierling yes Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Clinton yes Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. Reid yes

Motion Carried
5-0

Recreation Board Requests/Contributions
Mr. Clinton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to approve a contribution in the amount of $925 to the Media Little League for a pitching machine as recommended by the Recreation Board.

Mr. Bierling yes Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Clinton yes Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. Reid yes

Motion Carried
5-0

S. Overhill Road Parking
Mr. Hamaday announced that he and Chief Montella have been monitoring the parking concerns and cut through traffic of the residents on S. Overhill Road. As a result, residents will be sent a letter and will be asked for their feedback regarding parking restrictions. The hope is to eliminate some of their parking concerns.

”Project Remembrance” Veterans Memorial Update
Mr. Hamaday stated that the project is staked out after delays due to weather and obtaining the services of Williamson Trade School students to get things underway. He said he is hopeful that tomorrow the concrete would be poured and things will progress from there. He added that the committee is still seeking donations for the project.
 

Mr. Hamaday reported on the last scheduled burn date will be Saturday, April 19th, monthly yard waste pickup is Wednesday, April 16th, and he added that litter problems have become a problem in the Township. One area of concern is Ridley Creek Rd, with is a PennDot road and they are ultimately responsible. However, Mr. Hamaday stated that he has spoken with PennDot and they will be sending out additional crews to help clean up the road. He added that residents may now sign up for updates posted to the Township website. They should go to the website and sign up to receive updates.

Mr. Kelly reported on the following issues from his report dated April 10, 2008: Township Sewer Area Alternatives, The CDCA Board approved the proposed amendment and authorized the Solicitor to prepare the amended agreement for distribution to all municipalities for approval and execution, District Court Handicap Ramp – PennDot permits have been approved and received by the Township this week. Approximate start date is May 5th, Kenmore Woods and St. Mary Madgalen Church escrow releases.

Mr. Pappano suggested that Council make the motion that the Township did pass resolutions to join CDCA and to authorize the proper Township officials to advertise such.

CDCA – Resolution
Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to authorize the Township to advertise that the Township did pass Resolutions (2006-26 and 2007-22) signifying the desire to join the Central Delaware County Authority and has adopted a resolution consenting to such joining of the Central Delaware County Authority by Upper Providence Township.

Mr. Bierling yesMr. Visek yes
Mr. Clinton yes Mr. Cashman yes
Mr. Reid yes

Motion Carried
5-0

Mr. Bierling made a motion, seconded by Mr. Visek to adjourn the meeting at 9:21 PM. The motion was unanimously approved.

Mr. Cashman announced that an executive session would be held to discuss personnel and litigation.
 

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Anthony T. Hamaday
Township Secretary

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Edward James W. Cashman
Council Chairman