Marge Remolde, Crum Creek Rd., thanked Council for the stormwater management improvements that were made to her property. She also thanked Will MacBeth of Kelly and Close Engineers for his help with the project.

John Kennedy, Media-Upper Providence Free Library, thanked Council and the Township for their support to the library. He distributed a copy of the Land of Providence to each of the Council members and stated that the books are still available for purchase at the library. He also gave Council a copy of the 2008 budget requests and 2007 activities report for the library.

Robin Beaver, President, Media-Upper Providence Free Library, thanked Council and the Township for their continued support and asked that the library please be informed of any grant money or alternative money sources that may be available.

Present: Mr. Cashman, Chair, Mr. Bierling, Vice Chair, Mr. Clinton, Mr. Visek, Mr. Williamson, Mr. Robert Pappano, Township Solicitor, James C. Kelly, Township Engineer, Mr. Anthony T. Hamaday, Township Manager, and Irene Schultz, Administrative Assistant.

Mr. Cashman stated that openings on the Township boards and committees, commissions and authorities will be posted in January and urged residents to check and send letters of interest if they want to serve.

Mr. Williamson announced that the Environmental Commission has a vacancy due to the resignation of John Peters. He thanked Mr. Peters for his hard work and dedication to the Environmental Commission and stated that he will continue to be a great resource to the Township in an advisory capacity. He thanked Mr. Peters for his hard work and dedication to the Environmental Commission. He stated that Mr. Peters will continue to be a great resource to the Township and will continue to advise when needed.

County of Delaware, Final Subdivision/Land Development for the Rose Tree Tavern
The applicant, County of Delaware, proposes to renovate the existing building for office use and construct a 2,288 sq. ft. carriage house for use as an assembly hall and gathering place. Adam Matlawski, attorney, Chris Fazio, engineer, Remington and Vernick, represented the applicant. Mr. Matlawski stated that he received a review of the waiver request on the trees and that the applicant accepts the Environmental Commission’s comments and will incorporate them into the plan. Mr. Matlawski stated that the County Council is still reviewing the carriage house. He added that they want to meet with the neighbors about their concerns and that at present the carriage house is still under consideration.

Discussion: There was discussion about the perception of the neighbors regarding County Council’s re-evaluation of the carriage house construction. Possibly the neighbors did not attend the meeting tonight because they feel that the County is still evaluating the carriage house proposal. It was discussed that maybe the County would prefer an extension of time until the carriage house issue is resolved. Mr. Matlawski assured Council that the County submitted an application and would like to get approval but will still talk with the neighbors. Therefore, he requested that Council act on the application before them. The curbing was discussed and Mr. Fazio explained that MS4 requirements for stormwater management make the sunken curb the best choice. It was noted by Mr. Visek that many of his constituents are not happy with the construction of the carriage house. He also voiced his concern about the process of the project and stated that he hopes the County will listen to the neighbors concerns regarding the carriage house. He hoped in the future that the County would have a good working relationship with the Township.

Mr. Clinton as Mr. Matlawski to please inform the Township when the County will meet with the neighbors.

Mr. Clinton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to approve the final land development plan of Delaware County for the Rose Tree Tavern project, prepared by Remington & Vernick Engineers dated December 2006, last revised September 2007 for the conversion of the relocated
Rose Tree Tavern to offices, the construction of a new 2,288 sq. ft. carriage house, storm water management facilities and new parking areas, subject to the following conditions:

1. Compliance with the Zoning Hearing Board Decision and
Order No. 07-03-07.

2. Compliance with the Engineer’s review letter dated September 18,
2007.

3. The waiver requests from Chapters 1230.11.C; Curbs; 1230.15.C,
Sidewalks and 1230.d.1, Street Trees per the Environmental
Commission recommendations are hereby granted.

4. Compliance with the Township Planning Commission
recommendations dated September 25, 2007.

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

Motion Carried
5-0

Voucher List for October 2007
Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to approve the voucher list for October 2007 in the amount of $238,383.77.

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

Motion Carried
5-0

Public Hearing on 2008 Budget and Financial Plan
Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to close the business meeting and open a public hearing on the 2008 Township Budget and Financial Plan. All were in favor. (start time - 8:22 p.m.)

Mr. Hamaday presented the proposed budget for 2008. He stated that the budget proposes no tax increase for 2008. He added that though the budget shows no increase, the same services residents are used to will not change. The average assessment of $227,000 will have a tax bill of approximately $789.96 per year, 3.048 mils. (the new County assessments have not yet been received) Some of the highlights in the budget included

- 252 road improvements (Twp. consultant will be done in spring 2008) PennDot hopes to bid project spring of 2009.
- The Township hopes to employ the services of Telvue to incorporate a Government TV channel in an effort to keep residents informed and to increase communications.
- $250,000 for Township building renovations
- Council room sound system
- Emergency generator
- 1 police officer to replace Sgt. Montella
- Request for additional fulltime officer
- 2 replacement police vehicles
- tar buggy/line striper for public works
- Replace code enforcement officer leased vehicle
- MS4 - test all storm sewer outfalls (unfunded project from DEP)
- State Road sidewalks (escrow funds can be used for these projects)
-252 sidewalk project / hopefully completed this year

There was discussion about what is not in the budget. The items not included are a tractor, a receptionist, and ½ year of the new police officer. (pushed back to hire after June 2008) The debt service currently stands at 12.7%. (open space, and sewer debt – CDCA) Building could possibly begin on Rose Hill S.D. and Creighton S.D. both have potential to move forward. The budget will be before the Council at the December 13, 2007 Council meeting for possible adoption.

Ordinance Announcement – 2008 Tax Levy
Mr. Visek announced a proposed ordinance settling the 2008 tax levy at 3.048 mils.

Acquisition of Drexeline Property, Ridley Creek Rd., (1st reading)
Mr. Bierling made a motion, seconded by Mr. Visek, to initially approve a proposed ordinance authorizing the acquisition of the property known as the Drexeline Shopping Center property, Rose Tree and Ridley Creek Rds., and authorize the proper Township officials to advertise said ordinance for consideration at the December 13, 2007 Council meeting.

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

Motion Carried
5-0

Final Escrow Release – Andre Horne Land Development, Painter Street
Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to approve the final escrow release to Andre Horne in the amount of $64,259.80 upon submission of an 18-month maintenance bond and payment of all outstanding fees.

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

Motion Carried
5-0

Final Payment – Mancil Road Improvements, Couzins Construction
Mr. Bierling made a motion, seconded by Mr. Visek, to approve final payment in the amount of $5000 for the Mancil Road storm water improvement project to Couzins Construction.
Mr. Bierling yes
Mr. Clinton yes
Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Williamson yes
Mr. Cashman yes

Motion Carried
5-0

Twp. Support for First Suburbs of SE PA Summit
Passed to the December 13, 2007 Council meeting.

Proposed Trail Plan Public Meeting
Mr. Clinton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to schedule a Trail Plan meeting to present the final Trail Plan Study Report to the public on November 29, 2007 at 7PM in the Rose Tree Fire House banquet room and direct the Township Manager to mail out formal notice of the meeting to all Township residents at a cost not to exceed $1200.

Mr. Bierling yes
Mr. Clinton yes
Mr. Visek yes
Mr. Williamson absent
Mr. Cashman yes

Motion Carried
4-0

Mr. Cashman announced that Council would not meeting for Committees meeting in November and the next scheduled meeting is December 13th. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

Mr. Kelly’s report dated November 8, 2007 included these topics; the 2007 Road Program, which is complete, Township Sewer Service Area Alternatives, and Mancil Road Improvements, also complete.

Mr.Clinton raised the issue of the public sewer review meeting that was pushed off until after the elections. He would like to see the meeting take place in January in an effort to keep the residents informed about the township sewering.

Mr. Pappano announced that the settlement of 50 Sandy Bank Road would take place next Wednesday. This is the property that the Township is purchasing. He also stated that he attended a seminar October 12 in Hershey regarding all procedural steps for enacted ordinances. He added that these steps must be followed and if they are not the ordinances can be challenged.

Mr. Visek inquired about the progress of the ordinances that were before the Planning Commission. Mr. Hamaday informed him that they still need to be reviewed by the Delaware County Planning Department and since they will require a public hearing it would be best to do them all at one time.

Mr. Cashman announced that they would meet in an Executive Session to discuss real estate matters.

Mr. Visek made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bierling, to adjourn the meeting at 9:37 P.M.
The motion was unanimously approved.

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Anthony T. Hamaday
Township Secretary

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Edward James W. Cashman
Council Chairman