Jane Ferry, N. Ridley Creek Road, informed Council that the UPOS supports Council’s actions for the condemnation of the Drexeline property for open space.  She thanked Council for moving to save the property.

Bill Thomas, Valley View Road, inquired about the status of the Mancil Road drainage project.  He also informed Council that he attended a Sewer Authority meeting and had several items of interest.  They include which body, Township or Sewer Authority, is responsible for the CDCA membership and what is the public communication plan for the sewer projects.

Charles Waldauer, 1249 Hunt Club Lane, informed Council that he was just made aware of the possibility of sewers being installed north of the By-Pass starting next year.  He indicated that the Township and Sewer Authority minutes do not contain a lot of information.

Walter Garrison, Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, asked Council to consider the installation of sidewalks along Manchester Avenue in partnership with PIT to improve safety of pedestrians walking on Manchester Avenue.

David Seegul, President of Drexeline Shopping Center, Inc., informed Council that he was surprised to learn of the condemnation proceeding on his property at Ridley Creek and Rose Tree Roads.

Louis Kodumal, 35 Shady Hill Road, informed Council that he was in favor of the sewer extension project and that sewers and CDCA membership has been a matter of record for years and has carried over many administrations.  Contrary to what has been said, he believes that there is no lack of communication on the subject.

Naz Anni, 177 W. Rose Tree Road, informed Council that he has been waiting for sewers but has not seen any communication form the Sewer Authority.

Robert Powell, Roberts Road, indicated that sewer installation is one of the most important issues facing Council because of the potential environmental health impact of failing onsite septic systems.  He also suggested that it was premature to get a lot of answers to a lot of difficult questions being asked about the sewers.  He has seen the Township and Sewer Authority update the sewer status at each of their respective meetings and Council needs. He added that the 2 most critical issues before Council would be how financing and billing will be done.

Present:  Edward Cashman, Chair, Edward Bierling, Vice Chair, William Clinton, and Steven Visek.

Also present:  Robert Pappano, Township Solicitor, James C. Kelly, Township Engineer, Mr. Anthony T. Hamaday, Township Manager/Secretary

Police Chief Thomas Davis provided a brief overview of Police Department activities over the last 2 months. He indicated that the Department has made several good arrests including the perpetrator of the recent wave of vehicle break-ins. Chief Davis also presented the following officers with Departmental commendations for outstanding police work:

Sgt. Langdale and Officer Reynolds – Graffiti investigations
            Sgt Montella, Cpl. Nolan and Officer Baker – Vehicle Break-in investigations
 

Approval of the July 12, 2007 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Bierling, to approve the July 12, 2007 regular Council meeting minutes.
Mr. Bierling                  yes
Mr. Clinton                   Abstain
Mr. Visek                     yes
Mr. Cashman               yes

Motion Carried 3-0
 

Municipal Boards, Authorities, Commissions & Committees
Mr. Cashman announced that there is still a vacancy on the Recreation Board, which can be filled by an interested resident from any District except the 2^nd District.  Mr. Cashman added that Council would like to be in a position to fill the vacancy at the September meeting.

Ordinance No. 424 – CDCA Membership Financing (2^nd Reading)

Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling to approve Ordinance No. 424 authorizing the 2007 CDCA membership and capital cost program and the borrowing of $480,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the project.

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

Motion Carried 4-0

Voucher List July 2007

Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling to approve the voucher list for July 2007 in the amount of $284,207.42. 

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

Motion Carried 4-0

Uniform Construction Code Inspections- Designation of 3^rd Party Agency

Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling to designate Linn Associates and Code Inspections Inc. as additional 3^rd party inspection agencies for Uniform Construction Code Inspections and authorize the Township Manager to execute a contract for services on an as needed basis based on the written proposals submitted by each company.

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

Motion Carried 4-0

Bid Award – 2007-2008 Road De-icing Salt

Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling to approve the multi-municipal bid award for Road De-Icing salt for 2007-2008 to Eastern Salt of Baltimore in the amount of $ 49.60 per ton as recommended by the Township Manager.

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

Motion Carried 4-0

Contract Payment No.1 – Mancil Road Drainage Project
Council passed on this agenda item

Ordinance Announcement – Speed Limit Reduction on Preston Rd, Roberts Rd and Woodcliffe Avenue.

Mr.. Bierling announced a proposed ordinance authorizing the reduction of the 35 MPH speed limit on Roberts Rd, Preston Rd and Woodcliffe Avenue to 25 MPH.

Proposed Ordinance _ Condemnation of Drexeline Property (1^st Reading)

Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling to initially approve a proposed ordinance authorizing the condemnation and acquisition of a property known as Folio #35-00-01603-00 titled in the name of Drexeline Shopping Center Inc., for recreational purposes and further authorize the proper Township Officials to advertise said ordinance for consideration at the September 13, 2007 Council Business Meeting.

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

Motion Carried 4-0

Resolution No. 2007-17 - Revised Sewage Facilities Planning Module, Kenmore Woods Subdivision

Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling to adopt Township Resolution No. 2007 – 17 approving the revised Sewage Facilities Planning Modules for the Kenmore Woods Subdivision, 211 Sycamore Mills Road.

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

 Motion Carried 4-0

Speed Hump Installation – Idlewild Lane
Mr. Clinton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Visek to approve the installation of a single speed hump and appropriate signage on Idlewild Lane to be located by the Township Engineer subject to final review and placement prior to installation and authorize the Township Engineer and Manager to proceed with obtaining competitive costs for the installation.

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

Motion Carried 4-0

Resolution No. 2007-19 Newtown Township revised Act 537 Plan

Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling to adopt Resolution No. 2007-19 approving Newtown Township’s revised Act 537 plan for membership into the Central Delaware Country Authority.

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

Motion Carried 4-0

Resolution No. 2007-20 Edgmont Township Revised Act 537 Plan

Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling to adopt Resolution No. 2007-20 approving Edgmont Township’s revised Act 537 plan for membership into the Central Delaware Country Authority.

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

 Motion Carried 4-0

Special Solicitor Designation – Delinquent Sanitary Sewer Connections

Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling to designate Robert Pinto, Esq. as a special solicitor to the Township Council for the purpose of preceding with enforcement of Chapter 1044, Section 1044.04 of the Township Code regarding the duty to connect to the sanitary sewer requirement for each property in the Township identified by the Township Sewer Authority as meeting the connection requirements of the ordinance.

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

 Motion Carried 4-0

Manchester Avenue Sidewalk Project - Pennsylvania Institute of Technology

Walt Garrison of the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology provided an overview of PIT’s proposed Manchester Avenue sidewalk installation project which will provide sidewalks on a portion of the west side Manchester Avenue from the Septa Train tracks north to and through Pit’s property and ending approximately 500’north of the School property across from Wallingford Avenue.. The proposed sidewalk will enter the school property and connect to interior walkways through the school.  The remaining sidewalk north of the School property will be outside PennDot’s right-of-way and PIT will secure right-of-ways from the adjoining 2 property owners. PIT will pay the coat of the initial phase of the project and requested the Township continue the project north to Idlewild lane for better pedestrian access on the road.  PIT also asked Council to support PIT”s project and keep the project’s momentum going.   Council suggested that PIT present the project to the Planning Commission and then proceed to the permitting process.

Resolution No. 2007-18 Fee Schedule revision – Electrical Permits

Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling to adopt/not adopt Resolution No. 2007 -18 amending the fees collected for electrical permits.

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

 Motion Carried 4-0

Police Vehicle Records Request
Council passed on this agenda item
 

Trail Plan Update

Mr. Clinton informed Council that the Trail Plan Committee would meet on August 30, 2007 to prepare for the upcoming public meeting to be held on September 19, 2007 at the Rose Tree Fire House.
 

 Mr. Kelly read his report dated August 9, 2007.  The report included updates on the 2007 Road Program, Township sewer service area alternatives, Mancil Road improvements, Providence Road sidewalk project and Edgemont/Newtown Township’s Act 537 Plan revisions

Mr. Pappano reported he, Mr. Cashman and Mr. Hamaday met with members of the Township Sewer Authority to discuss delinquent sewer connections and the meeting resulted in an agreement reflected in Councils action to appoint a special solicitor to proceed with enforcement of the Township’s duty to connect ordinance.

Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 PM.

Mr. Cashman announced an Executive Session would be held to discuss personnel issues. 

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Anthony T. Hamaday
Township Secretary

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Edward James W. Cashman
Council Chairman