BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TOWNSHIP STAFF Mark Marino, Chairman Present Theodore Locker, Jr., Mgr Present Timothy Moran, VC Present Jill Zimmerman, Esquire Present Mary Beth LaBelle Present Timothy Woodrow, PE Present William Parkins Present Joseph A. Zadlo, Planner Present Jeanene Friel Present I. PUBLIC HEARING TO TRANSFER A LIQUOR LICENSE FROM JIMG, INC. TO VIP TOYS, LTD. Dillon Ross, Esquire represented VIP Toys, Ltd. The license is intended for use at 4116 Skippack Pike, Mal s American Diner, so that they may serve beer and wine. Several exhibits were presented and entered into the record by the applicant. Jill Zimmerman, Esquire entered the legal notice and a copy of the application into the record. There were no questions from the Board. The applicant also needs to get approval from the PA Liquor Control Board. Public Comment John Bandain asked if they plan to add a bar. Mr. Ross said they intend to offer beer and wine on the menu. Tom Kelly asked if VIP Toys is a gentlemen s club. The answer was no. MOTION MADE BY MR. PARKINS TO PERMIT THE LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFER FROM JIMG, INC. TO VIP TOYS, LTD. MOTION SECONDED BY MS. LABELLE. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION The hearing was closed. II. PUBLIC COMMENT Mary Ann Truskowski asked when there would be more open space meetings. Mr. Marino said they have had a few meetings, and they are waiting for PECO with regard to the trail. She also asked what the open space fund is used for. Mr. Marino said it is used for park related expenses. Other issues she brought up were overgrown grass on the Lochwood office site and a visibility problem at the corner of Heckler Road and Route 113. Mr. Marino said calls were made to Gambone about the high grass. Mr. Parkins said they would contact the property owner about the corner of Heckler Road. John Bandain asked where the aforementioned liquor license was transferred from. Ms. Zimmerman said it is coming from Landsale. Mr. Bandain asked if there is a rule regarding the number of licenses and the population. Mr. Marino referenced a clause in the resolution, and said that having establishments with these licenses keep commerce and revenue in the town. Ms. Zimmerman said the licenses could be transferred under the Pennsylvania law, so the applicant has to be allowed to proceed with the transfer. Clint Buckwalter was in favor of having establishments with the liquor licenses in Skippack. Sean Stauffer invited the Board to the Lochwood Estates block party. Page 1 of 5
III. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 10, 2005 MINUTES MOTION MADE BY MR. MORAN TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 10, 2005 MINUTES. MOTION SECONDED BY MS. FRIEL. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION IV. CORRESPONDENCE A. 4-H Center Thank You Letter Thank you letter for installation of a temporary fence for the 4-H fair. B. Skippack Historical Society Donation Request The donation request is for the Gerhard Indenhofen Farmstead at the corner of Route 73 and Evansburg Road. Mr. Marino said he wants to see where the township and the historical society end up with the Cholet house. Mr. Parkins agreed. Mary Ann Truskowski said the historical society met to discuss the townships offer to lease the Cholet house, and another meeting is scheduled. She also said that in the meantime they still have to meet the expenses for upkeep of the Indenhofen house. Other fundraisers include a mum sale and a circus in the spring. Brad Deforest said that the Indenhofen house is a key historical property in the township and it adds a lot of character to the community. Several other members of the historical society made appeals for the township s support. MOTION MADE BY MS. LABELLE TO DONATE $1,000.00 TO THE SKIPPACK HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR THE GERHARD INDENHOFEN FARMSTEAD. MOTION SECONDED BY MR. PARKINS. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION C. The Visiting Nurses Association Donation Request MOTION MADE BY MR. MARINO TO DONATE $1,500.00 TO THE VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION. MOTION SECONDED BY MS. LABELLE. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION D. Biltmore Street Name Change From Manchester Lane to Milford Lane MOTION MADE BY MS. FRIEL TO APPROVE MILFORD LANE FOR BILTMORE ESTATES. MOTION SECONDED BY MS. LABELLE. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION E. Request for Fire Police Assistance: Lower Providence Bicentennial Parade MOTION MADE BY MS. LABELLE TO PERMIT THE SKIPPACK FIRE POLICE TO ASSIST WITH THE LOWER PROVIDENCE BICENTENNIAL PARADE ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2005. MOTION SECONDED BY MS. FRIEL. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION F. Request for a Block Party on Wingate Drive (Ironbridge Estates) Request for a Block Party on Celtic Lane (Lochwood Estates) MOTION MADE BY MR. MORAN TO PERMIT THE REQUESTED BLOCK PARTIES. MOTION SECONDED BY MS. LABELLE. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION Page 2 of 5
G. Banners for the Streetlight Arms Mr. Marino asked about the status of the banners. Mr. Locker said they were received and they would be displayed by weeks end. V. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS A. Treasurer s Report as of August 31, 2005 MOTION MADE BY MR. MORAN TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 31, 2005 TREASURER S REPORT. MOTION SECONDED BY MS. LABELLE. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION B. Interim Bills Paid on August 25, 2005 1. General Fund = $45,517.83 MOTION MADE BY MR. MORAN TO APPROVE THE GENERAL FUND INTERIM BILLS PAID ON AUGUST 25, 2005. MOTION SECONDED BY MS. LABELLE. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION C. Bills for Payment on September 15, 2005 1. General Fund = $71,144.27 Financial responsibly for ongoing HVAC repairs at the new township building need to be determined. Mr. Locker was directed to contact Lederach Associates. MOTION MADE BY MS. LABELLE TO PAY THE GENERAL FUND BILLS. MOTION SECONDED BY MS. FRIEL. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION 2. Sewer Fund = $44,673.60 There are design and installation issues at the Route 73 pump station that are creating added costs. Mr. Marino felt that the added costs should not be the responsibility of the township. Mr. Woodrow is coordinate a meeting with BCM Engineering and the contractor. MOTION MADE BY MS. LABELLE TO PAY THE SEWER FUND BILLS. MOTION SECONDED BY MS. FRIEL. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION 3. Open Space/Park Fund = $51,287.38 MOTION MADE BY MS. FRIEL TO PAY THE OPEN SPACE/PARK FUND BILLS. MOTION SECONDED BY MS. LABELLE. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION VI. REPORTS A. Engineer 1. Heritage Hunt Escrow Release No. 9 = $105,908.05 MOTION MADE BY MS. LABELLE TO APPROVE ESCROW RELEASE NO. 9 FOR HERITAGE HUNT. MOTION SECONDED BY MS. FRIEL. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION Page 3 of 5
2. Enclave at Evansburg Escrow Release No. 3 = $194,802.20 MOTION MADE BY MS. LABELLE TO APPROVE ESCROW RELEASE NO. 3 FOR ENCLAVE AT EVANSBURG. MOTION SECONDED BY MS. FRIEL. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION B. Solicitor 1. Authorization to Advertise a Public Hearing to Transfer a Liquor License From LJSA, Inc. to VIP Toys, Ltd. The transfer request is from an establishment in Pottstown to the Italian Market in Skippack. Ms. Zimmerman explained that liquor licenses could be transferred within the county, and that a public hearing is required if there is more than one liquor license for every 3,000 people within a municipality. It is at the discretion of the Board of Supervisors to permit such transfers. MOTION MADE BY MS. LABELLE TO AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFER FROM LJSA, INC. TO VIP TOYS, LTD. MOTION SECONDED BY MR. MORAN. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION C. Planner No report. D. Manager 1. PennDOT Master Casting Agreement Resolution No. 2005-41 MOTION MADE BY MS. FRIEL TO APPROVE THE MASTER CASTING AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 2005-41. MOTION SECONDED BY MR. MORAN. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION 2. EDU Purchase for Evansburg Road Mr. Locker indicated that the sewer lateral for the Enclave at Evansburg was extended along Evansburg Road for future connection of existing properties. 20 edu s would be purchased. Mr. Moran opposed the purchase since the septic systems at those properties are not failing. He said it could be years before they connect. The matter was TABLED. 3. Non-Uniformed Pension Plan 2006 Minimum Municipal Obligation In accordance with Act 205, Section 304, Mr. Locker reported that the 2006 minimum municipal obligation for the non-uniformed pension plan is $27,484.00, most of which is reimbursed by the state. There was no objection by the Board. 4. PennDOT Road Sign Approval PennDOT approved the installation of two crossroad signs on Skippack Pike and Cressman Road, and a driveway sign for 4280 Creek Road. PennDOT will purchase and install the crossroad signs. The township is responsible for installing the driveway sign. Page 4 of 5
5. Skippack Walking Path, Blue Comet Motorcycle Club The Blue Comet Board of Directors approved the walking path connection through their property on Mensch Road. Mr. Locker will meet with them to answer questions about access and maintenance. 6. Authorization to Advertise the 2005-2006 Snow Removal Bid MOTION MADE BY MS. LABELLE TO AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT OF THE 2005-2006 SNOW REMOVAL BID. MOTION SECONDED BY MS. FRIEL. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION VII. OLD BUSINESS None VIII. NEW BUSINESS None IX. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Marino opened the floor for additional public comment Mary Kelly asked where the rules for a development come from, and whether there is any protection for the residents that live in the development. Ms. Zimmerman said the homeowner s association documents deal with residents rights. The township solicitor reviews and approves the documents before they are recorded. Mr. Marino suggested she review the HOA agreements to see if it addresses her specific issue. X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM. Minutes Approved by the Board of Supervisors on October 12, 2005 Theodore R. Locker, Jr.- Township Manager Page 5 of 5