Pequea Township

Voter INformation

Please vote at the Pequea Township Municipal Building, 1028 Millwood Road, Willow Street, PA 17584.

If you are not registered to vote, please contact the voter registration office at (717) 299-8293.

 

VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS

WEST WILLOW FIRE COMPANY    West Willow Road, West Willow, PA 17583

President…..Herb Harnish…..464-3472

NEW DANVILLE FIRE COMPANY  43 Marticville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603

Phone # (717) 872-2181

President…..Clyde Thomas…..872-8433

Fire Chief…..Bradley Shenk…..871-0935

PENN MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT     (717) 872-9520

Pequea Township is located in Penn Manor School District.  Please call Penn Manor for questions about your school activities, including little league and other sport related activities.

 

Pequea Township does not collect your property taxes.  collection is done by the County and the School District.  Please call them for any questions.

COUNTY OF LANCASTER   (717) 299-8222

The County collects your spring real estate tax which includes the county and township.  Please call with any questions about your property taxes, assessed value, etc.

PENN MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT  (717) 872-9520

Please call Pann Manor with questions regarding your school tax, which is mailed July 1 of each year.

STREET LIGHT TAXES  (717) 464-2322

Please call Gloria Chmiel at Pequea Township for questions on your street light tax.  Only those living in Manchester Village and Westwood Village are provided with street lights and are assessed a street light tax.  Your billing is normally sent March 1 of each year.  This is an annual one time tax each year. 

Minutes of the Pequea Township Board of Supervisors meeting held February 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Pequea Township Building, 1028 Millwood Rd, Willow Street, Pa. 17584

 

Present at the meeting were:                  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

                                                           

Robert Race,Jr.Chairman                                                                                                      

Bruce G. Groff, Vice-Chairman           

Virginia K. Brady

Secretary-Treasurer, Patsy L. Davis

Zoning/Code Officer, Wes Bruckno

Others present:  List attached

Pledge of Allegiance

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Robert Race announced the General Assembly is considering legislation that will change the structure of how local earned income tax is collected.  Robert Race moved to ask Rep. Scott Boyd to support HB 1458 which allows local control through School District-wide collection as the better alternative.  Virginia Brady seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.
• Robert Race announced that the information in the article in the Sunday News January 20, “Paving Over Pequea Township” was not accurate.  He stated his response to the statements made in that article, which is attached for the record.
• Bruce Groff announced that in November 2007 at a township meeting it was brought up by Virginia Brady that a complaint was filed by her at “The PA Human Relations Commission” of unlawful discrimination against himself and Pequea Township.  The claim has been investigated and “The PA Human Relations Commission” has determined that the complaint should be dismissed because the facts of the case do not establish that probable cause exists to credit the allegations of unlawful discrimination.  Virginia Brady commented that is was not for lack of merit, the Commission did not have jurisdiction.  Bruce Groff stated the complaint has been dismissed.
• The Supervisors and Roadmaster will perform road inspection on Tuesday, April 1 at 8:00 am.
• Virginia Brady announced that at the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners and the Lancaster County Planning Commission presented  Pequea Township a 2007 Smart Growth Leadership Award  for small projects in the sustainable growth category  for the Pequea Township “Neighborhood Development Ordinance” at the Transportation Summit held at Strasburg Railroad.  The Board of Supervisors thanked Mr. Bruckno for his part in receiving this award.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Public comment on items included on the agenda will be taken at the appropriate time.  Public comment on items not included on the agenda will be taken at the end of the business meeting. One hour will be allowed at the end of the business for public comment.  If you do not get to speak please leave your name with the secretary to be placed on the next meeting agenda. Please come to the podium and limit your comments to five minutes so that others can speak if they wish.  Please give your name for the minutes.  We will hear public comments on items not previously addressed.  We will not hear items of business where decisions have been made by the Supervisors on comments and complaints. It has become redundant to continuously bring them back to the Board.  That time can be given to others who wish to speak.

 

SOUTHERN REGIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT:  Copies are on the table.

 

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:  Copies of the minutes of the January 16, 2008 meeting are on the table. Not everyone wants the attachments to the minutes so they have not been copied.  If you wish a copy of the attachments please request them from the office staff.  Robert Race moved to approve the Jan. 16, 2008 minutes as printed. Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:  A copy of the financial report and bill list is on the table. 

     When asked if there were any questions, Jay Haverstick asked if the legal costs listed included any or all of the Fisher Hearing costs.  The secretary commented that those costs have not been billed as yet. Mr. Haverstick proceeded to comment that he felt revisions to the Pequea Township Zoning Ordinance are necessary so that legal costs can be lowered; revisions that would include more clear regulations so that attorneys need not be present at all the meetings; that people can come in and get a permit for something as written in the ordinance, not have to come to a meeting and fight and spend thousands of dollars to do something; put a fee on the developers to pay for these costs and put that money saved towards the park.  More land is being wasted by requiring excessive greenbelts in commercial and industrial.  

     Robert Race commented that the Supervisors are working on that and other necessary revisions. Wes Bruckno commented that what is listed under no. 9 business for this evening exactly addresses Mr. Haverstick’s concerns.  Bruce Groff commented that at times it is the perception of the persons interpreting the zoning ordinance, not the zoning ordinance itself. 

     Robert Race moved to approve checks #5492 through # 5542 of the General Fund, checks #1797 through #1805 of the Recreation Fund, check #1085 of the Traffic Signal Fund, and check #601 of the Street Light Fund.  Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Snow & Ice Ordinance – Robert Race reported no updates.  He requested Bruce Groff to research the cost of signs.
2. Open Burning Ordinance – Robert Race reported no updates.
3. Dean & Cindy Landis Improvement Guarantee/Escrow Documents for Lot in Millwood Industrial Park – None received this date.  Tabled.
4. 537 Plan Update – Virginia Brady commented that the well testing will start in March.
5. EAC – Robert Race moved to appoint Darren Heugel to the EAC to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Alan Peterson until January 2010.  Virginia Brady seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.
6. Supervisor, Robert Race has obtained application and agreement forms for the “Adopt a Highway Program” in Manor Township and commented that the forms will be revised for Pequea Township.
7. Complaint on Side Gutters – Conservation District Inspection - Bruce Groff commented that two complaints were received, one from Virginia Brady along her property, and one sent to Lanc. Conservation District.  Aaron Ward, Lanc. Conservation District completed his investigation of that complaint, looked at roadsides, and also some work being done in the Silver Mine Park.  His written answer was that all work being performed was fine, no problems.  He did comment that there was no need for a silt fence in the park.  Mr. Groff explained that this was done, even though not necessary, so that no complaints were filed and that no harassment occurred with the Park Board. Virginia Brady questioned why was it done in January when other road master’s do it in the fall and the spring?  Mr. Groff commented that they needed a grader which was borrowed from West Lampeter Twp.  Time of the year made no difference to the condition of the road gutters.  Harry Lehman commented that this complaint resulted in loss of time for the Roadmaster and also the park personnel for the job, in addition to the cost of the un-necessary silt fence.  Resident, Jay Haverstick asked Mrs. Brady if she asks the farmer who farms her ground all these questions about soil erosion.  Mrs. Brady refused to answer his question.  Jay Haverstick then asked if Mrs. Brady has an agreement with the farmer for how much manure he spreads on her fields.  Mrs. Brady commented that she does not have to answer any of these questions.  Resident, Jay Reynolds commented that the tactics used by Mrs. Brady to report the township to outside government agencies is evidence that she is unable to communicate with her colleagues on the Board or she does not want too.
8. PPL Substation – Bruce Groff stated that re-inspection of Silver Mine Road down to Run Valley Road, including the bridges, will be done by the Township engineer and representatives of PPL on Monday, Feb. 25 for any damages that may have been done as per the agreement with PPL.  John Hickey questioned whether PPL will pay for any damages?  Bruce Groff said yes, that was part of the agreement.
9. Robert Race moved to authorize the township solicitor to proceed with advertising the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to revise regulations concerning the Industrial District greenbelt, buffer and screening and landscape and set a public hearing for March 19.  Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  When the vote was taken Robert Race and Bruce Groff voted yes.  Virginia Brady recused herself from voting.  She commented that it needs to go back to the Pequea Township Planning Commission.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Aaron L. & Betsie J. Stoltzfus requested release of their escrow for improvements.  The Township engineer made an onsite inspection and recommendation.  Robert Race moved to release $3,787.96 of the escrow for completed improvements as recommended by the Township engineer.  Virginia Brady seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.
2. John Stoltzfus Plan – Robert Race moved to approve the signing of the plan Mylar for the John Stoltzfus Plan.  Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.
3. Fisher Zoning Hearing – Robert Race moved to obtain a transcript of the Monday, February 4, 2008 portion of the SS Fisher Steel Corp. Hearing upon recommendation of the Township solicitor.  Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.
4. Ordinance #052 Township Right-of-Way – Bruce Groff commented on a complaint voiced by Virginia Brady at a public meeting against the Roadmaster and roadcrew on a fence in the ROW that was damaged. She felt the township should replace or repair the fence for the property owner.  The Roadmaster also worked out an agreement with this property owner.  Ordinance 052 states that nothing shall be placed in the township ROW, which includes erecting a fence in the ROW.    He requested an apology from Mrs. Brady.  She gave none.      Resident, Martin Harnish commented that as a farmer they are aware of that.  If they place a fence in the ROW and it is damaged they know that it is their own responsibility to repair or replace it.  Virginia Brady commented that if the people running the equipment knew how to run it those situations would not have occurred.
5. Ordinance #075 EAC – Bruce Groff commented that under Section 3 he would like to delete the sentence that states “one member of the council should also be a member of the Pequea Township Planning Commission.” The other would be to add one alternate under Section 2.  EAC Chairman, John Hickey reported that EAC member, Jason Ditzler has not attended the last several meetings.  There was no quorum and no business could be conducted. He tried to call with no response and stopped at the house with no response.   Robert Race asked to send a letter to Jason Ditzler to ask if he wishes to remain on the EAC.  He will be given 15 days in which to respond.  The Board agreed.  Bruce Groff moved to delete the sentence under Section 3 “When possible, one member of the Council shall also be a member of the Pequea Township Planning Commission.”  Robert Race seconded the motion.  When the vote was taken Robert Race and Bruce Groff voted yes.  Virginia Brady made no response; refused to vote either way.  She asked if this could be postponed until the next meeting.  Robert Race asked for a reason.  Mrs. Brady said that’s the only proper way to do things.  The Board also decided to wait for the response from Mr. Ditzler before deciding on an alternate member.
6. Overnight Boy Scout Event – Silver Mine Park – Robert Race moved to approve Boy Scout Troop 146 for an overnight stay at the Silver Mine Park on March 7, 2008.  Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.  Mr. Lehman noted that the scouts will be doing work at the park.
7. Virginia Brady questioned why the zoning hearing board non-voting alternate members received pay.  She stated this is not normal procedure.  The secretary said she asked before doing that for 2007 as we’ve never had non-voting alternates before and was told they should receive pay if attending the hearing and sat on the Board, but did not bring it before the Supervisors for a decision.  The secretary asked for the Board to make a decision for 2008.  Chairman, Robert Race commented that this would be researched first.

 

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:

Roadcrew - Work report on file.

Zoning/Code Officer – Work Report on file

Legal Liaison - Robert Race noted that all items have been addressed.

 

ADVISORY BOARD REPORTS:

Pequea Township Planning Commission – Meeting held February 7, 2008

Pequea Township Park & Recreation Board – Meeting held February 13, 2008.  Mr. Lehman commented on Community Days events planned for May 17 and May 18. To date several local churches are involved with food; local fire companies are planning on fire education; the police department is involved.  The Conestoga Historical Society; Jack McSherry’s local Civil War events; John Coolidge on the Silver Mine shaft with tours; Ducks Unlimited where Wes Gerard will help the kids make wood-duck boxes to put in several areas of the park; our Native American Committee with food and crafts for children to make; an antique tractor display; a fishing derby put on by the Pequea Valley Sportsmen Assoc. on Saturday; a magic show; and much more.  Robert Race and Dick Jeffries will head twenty-four hour security; Don Homsher will head the cleanup crews and Larry Homsher the parking.  All will be highlighted in the township newsletter.  The Historical Society will also give us notice in their newsletter.  This is funded by our citizens and neighbors. Donations have been given for Community Day and some for a Handicapped Fund.  A handicapped fishing pier will be put in this year.  Announced were Donations presented from Dwight Wagner, Ken Stark, Jack McSherry, Rayco Processors, Mellinger Manufacturers, Frogtown, Domel Plumbing & Heating, Nauman & Son, Rich Brenneman, Mike Rhineer Excavating, PK Machinery, Myers Partnership, Hitchkins Fence Co., Porterfield family and John Hickey.

Other donations were presented tonight by: Llads Ventures, Pequea Brethren In Christ Church, Jay R. Reynolds, Inc. and employees of Jay R. Reynolds, Inc., and Art Mellinger.

Pequea Township EAC – Meeting scheduled February 19, 2008. No quorum.

Lancaster Inter-Municipal Committee – Virginia Brady reported discussing the GIS system for the County and their annual dinner meeting will be March 27, at the Overlook Barn in Manheim Twp. As a follow up to the Award tonight we’ve been asked to participate in a sub-committee of LIMC with other municipalities on a Traditional Neighborhood Design with those who have put it in place.  This will be to bring them all in line so that they are similar across the area.  She asked if the supervisors were interested in participating. Robert Race said he is in favor of staying with our own ordinance and asked the zoning officer if he was interested.  Wes Bruckno commented that we spent a lot of effort and took a lot of public input in creating our own neighborhood development ordinance. As said last night when accepting the award it was created with some professional help but essentially an in-house product done by citizens and we should respect the citizen’s efforts.  It was decided not to participate.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

• Virginia Brady asked why a part-time road worker was paid overtime for three hours.  Bruce Groff commented that was an error and was straightened out.  Mrs. Brady voiced another comment that in June we had three road workers for ten hours a day and no one did anything.  She said the road crew report was different compared to the time sheet turned in. They don’t agree. Bruce Groff commented that if she writes everything down then he can respond to it.  Robert Race commented that is personnel.  You should give him data so that he can respond to it.   John Hickey commented that this is something that should not even be discussed as it concerns other members of the road crew who are not even present.  It’s not appropriate.  Robert Race also confirmed that this is personnel and will not be discussed further tonight.
• Bill Steele commented that this is getting more ridiculous all the time and the supervisors need to grow up and have more respect for the audience.  Settle your arguments and objections by memo or something other than here at the meetings.  We don’t want to listen to your personal arguments back and forth and nit-pick on the other person.
• Tammy Fisher Alexander, a shareholder of Steel Fab Enterprises was present to thank Robert Race and Bruce Groff as well as the zoning hearing board for their support in granting their exception for steel storage.  Ms. Alexander presented a donation from Fisher Realty and Steel Fab Enterprises for Community Days and shareholders Steve Fisher Jr., Kurt Fisher, Patti Fisher Ryder, and Tammy Alexander for the Handicapped Fund.
• Resident, Ken Adams commented that everyone but one person seems to be working together as a community.  Virginia Brady has refused to answer questions of others; either laughs or is disrespectful to others, while expecting them to answer her questions.  You should treat people the way you would like to be treated; respect is earned, not learned.
• Wayne Reynolds was present to present additional information that Virginia Brady slandered him in a past meeting when saying she flunked him in the second grade.  It was a false and spiteful statement. She was not his teacher in the second grade, but the first grade.  The statement was totally out of line because what happened thirty years ago as a school boy had nothing to do with his family wanting to build a plumbing shop.  She made this statement in response to his father’s complaints about the zoning regulations.  Last month this statement appeared in the Lancaster Newspapers.  At another time his mother told Mrs. Brady the statement was not true and Mrs. Brady responded by saying “I know” and laughed about it.   He said that Mrs. Brady was his first grade teacher and did pass him on to the second grade.  Wayne Reynolds asked for an apology from Mrs. Brady.  Mrs. Brady did not give an apology.
• June Reynolds, Wayne’s mother also asked for an apology from Mrs. Brady.  None was given.
• Harry Lehman gave a total of donations presented in the amount of $9,760.00 to the Park Donation Fund.
• Harry Lehman responded to Dr. Alan Peterson’s letter to the editor printed 2-8-08.  He has stated Virginia Brady is the only bright light standing in the way of those loud special interests; the person who has ridiculed the public at Supervisors meetings, taking pictures of citizens when expressing their concerns, and sued her own township.  He applauded Supervisors Race and Groff for being objective.  The language written in the Zoning Ordinance makes it almost impossible to build in Pequea Township.  Concerns have been made by our neighbors, not developers as Dr. Peterson would lead you to believe. For Dr. Peterson to use the word “tribe” is an insult to our Native American residents who are trying to help in this community. Could the real reason for his resigning be a handwritten note to the secretary asking her to refrain from telling a fellow member of the EAC financial information?  Could it be that for the first time in nineteen years he was not reappointed Chairperson of the EAC?  Dr. Peterson has not attended the Supervisors meetings since 2006.  How could he possibly know what the citizens concerns are?  The ROAR group is not roaring anymore.
• Jay Reynolds paraphrased some of Dr. Peterson’s letter to the editor.   He is calling elected Supervisors and oppressed citizens who want reasonable change, a tribe and a faction with a lynch-mob mentality.  He said Supervisor Brady always had the greater good of the Township as her first and only priority and that she was the only bright light standing in the path of the remaining Supervisors who with their friends and moneyed groups are trying to change the zoning regulations he and Supervisor Brady enacted into law.  The friends and moneyed groups he refers to are citizens who have concerns how Pequea Township is governed; who work hard and shouldn’t have to spend money and years of their life trying to build a house.  A small businessman should not have to spend years and tens of thousands of dollars to build a small business facility on properly zoned ground. 
• John Hickey spoke on religion.  He grew up Catholic.  He was taught to admit when he was wrong, grow from it, apologize and move on.  We’ve all heard requests tonight from one person who was wrong for an apology, especially a request from a young man whom she embarrassed in public and possibly hundreds of people reading the newspaper.  If that person does not have the heart to apologize to anyone in this room, including that young man, it’s time for her to resign.

 

Having no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:35 p.m.

 

                                                            Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                                            Patsy L. Davis, Secretary

 

The new cable televison franchise agreement between Comcast and Pequea Township is complete, with an expiration date of February 17, 2017.

For questions on your service please call 291-3000 local office at 1131 South Duke Street , PO Box 120, Lancaster, Pa. 17608 office.

For complaints call Pequea Township office.  Forms are available at our office for written complaints to Comast.

Many events are being planed for Community Days at the Pequea Silver Mine Park located at 200 Silver Mine Road about two mile south of Willow Street.  Silver Mine Road is located between Marticville Road, Pa 324 and New Danville Pike.  Either way will bring you to the Park.  From New Danville:  go south 3.4 miles on Route 324 (Marticville Rd).  Turn right onto Silver MIne Road.  Please call Pequea Township office at 464-2322 for directions.   

EVENTS ON MAY 17 SATURDAY FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM AND MAY 18 SUNDAY 1 PM TO 5 PM

UPDATE:  5/1/08

LIVE MUSIC

NATIVE AMERICAN CRAFTS & MUSIC

CHILDRENS GAMES AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND

FIRE ENGINES ON DISPLAY

EDUCATIONAL SMOKE HOUSE FOR FAMILIES TO LEARN PROPER HOME FIRE ESCAPE TECHNIQUES

ANTIQUE CARS, MOTORCYCLES, BICYCLES, TRACTORS AND HIT & MISS ENGINES

BUILD YOUR OWN WOOD  DUCK BOX PROVIDED BY DUCKS UNLIMITED

GOOD FOOD AT GREAT PRICES

AND MUCH MUCH MORE!

FREE ADMISSION

HANDICAP PARKING AVAILABLE

FISHING DERBY SAT 8-12 CHILDREN UNDER 10 (SPONSORED BY PEQUEA VALLEY SPORTSMEN ASSOC.)

GUIDED TOURS OF SILVER MINE ALL WEEKEND

VISIT THE CIVIL WAR ARMY CAMP

BIG BRIGHT BOUNCES AND GIANT SLIDE

MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO GENEROUSLY DONATED FUNDS.

DONATIONS WERE RECEIVED FROM: 

MARTIN EXCAVATING,ROBERT RACE, JR., HW NAUMAN & SON, INC., HITCHENS FENCE COMPANY, RL PORTERFIELD, STEEL FAB,RAYCO PROCESS SERVICES,PK MACHINE, MELLINGER MANUFACTURING CO., ROTADYNE, WILLOW STREET DISTRIBUTORS, INC., JAY REYNOLDS, INC., DWIGHT WAGNER, JOHN HICKEY,HOUSE OF PIZZA, DARREN HEUGEL, RUSSELL DEWITT, MILLERSVILLE MANOR SELF STORAGE, BRENNEMAN CO.,SANCHEZ & ASSOC., INC., TOWER INSURANCE SERVICES, INC., PEQUEA BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCHHESS MEATS, NJOY ENTERPRISE, INC., FULL CIRCLE RECYCLING, INC. WILLOW VALLEY, EM HERR FARMS, JERE F. GORETZKE, HESS MEATS, INC., WARFELS, THE CHARLAN GROUP, ROBERT J. GREGG, ROBERT J. KILGOUR, NEIL P. FREIDLY, & CHERRY HILL ORCHARDS.

 THANKS TO MANY WHO ARE DONATING THEIR TIME FOR THSES EVENTS!

Pequea Township Park & Recreation Board – Meeting held February 13, 2008.  Mr. Lehman commented on Community Days events planned for May 17 and May 18. To date several local churches are involved with food; local fire companies are planning on fire education; the police department is involved.  The Conestoga Historical Society; Jack McSherry’s local Civil War events; John Coolidge on the Silver Mine shaft with tours; Ducks Unlimited where Wes Gerard will help the kids make wood-duck boxes to put in several areas of the park; our Native American Committee with food and crafts for children to make; an antique tractor display; a fishing derby put on by the Pequea Valley Sportsmen Assoc. on Saturday; a magic show; and much more.  Robert Race and Dick Jeffries will head twenty-four hour security; Don Homsher will head the cleanup crews and Larry Homsher the parking.  All will be highlighted in the township newsletter.  The Historical Society will also give us notice in their newsletter.  This is funded by our citizens and neighbors. Donations have been given for Community Day and some for a Handicapped Fund.  A handicapped fishing pier will be put in this year.  Announced were Donations presented from Dwight Wagner, Ken Stark, Jack McSherry, Rayco Processors, Mellinger Manufacturers, Frogtown, Domel Plumbing & Heating, Nauman & Son, Rich Brenneman, Mike Rhineer Excavating, PK Machinery, Myers Partnership, Hitchkins Fence Co., Porterfield family and John Hickey.

Other donations were presented tonight by: Llads Ventures, Pequea Brethren In Christ Church, Jay R. Reynolds, Inc. and employees of Jay R. Reynolds, Inc., and Art Mellinger.

Pequea Township Park & Recreation Board – Meeting held February 13, 2008.  Mr. Lehman commented on Community Days events planned for May 17 and May 18. To date several local churches are involved with food; local fire companies are planning on fire education; the police department is involved.  The Conestoga Historical Society; Jack McSherry’s local Civil War events; John Coolidge on the Silver Mine shaft with tours; Ducks Unlimited where Wes Gerard will help the kids make wood-duck boxes to put in several areas of the park; our Native American Committee with food and crafts for children to make; an antique tractor display; a fishing derby put on by the Pequea Valley Sportsmen Assoc. on Saturday; a magic show; and much more.  Robert Race and Dick Jeffries will head twenty-four hour security; Don Homsher will head the cleanup crews and Larry Homsher the parking.  All will be highlighted in the township newsletter.  The Historical Society will also give us notice in their newsletter.  This is funded by our citizens and neighbors. Donations have been given for Community Day and some for a Handicapped Fund.  A handicapped fishing pier will be put in this year.  Announced were Donations presented from Dwight Wagner, Ken Stark, Jack McSherry, Rayco Processors, Mellinger Manufacturers, Frogtown, Domel Plumbing & Heating, Nauman & Son, Rich Brenneman, Mike Rhineer Excavating, PK Machinery, Myers Partnership, Hitchkins Fence Co., Porterfield family and John Hickey.

Other donations were presented tonight by: Llads Ventures, Pequea Brethren In Christ Church, Jay R. Reynolds, Inc. and employees of Jay R. Reynolds, Inc., and Art Mellinger.

 

SILVER MINE PARK RULES

 

1. No person shall permit any dog or other animal except wildlife to run at large on Township Property.  Any person who shall bring a dog or other animal onto Township Property shall at all times attend to and maintain control of such animal.  Any person who brings a dog or other animal onto Township Property shall remove all feces deposited by the animal.
2. No person shall hunt for, shoot at, chase, catch, or intentionally injure or kill or attempt to shoot at, chase, catch or intentionally injure or kill with or without dogs, any bird or animal.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, fishing is permitted if such person has a valid Pennsylvania Fishing License and is in compliance with all applicable Pennsylvania Fish Commission Regulations.
3. No person shall swim, wade, or bathe at any place.
4. No person shall engage in any unlawful gambling.  Lawful gambling which is permitted by the Township Fire Companies is permitted.
5. No person shall carry, have or discharge firearms, explosives, bows and arrows, air or spring rifles or slings unless authorized by the Supervisors.  No person shall throw stones, missiles, golf balls or similar objects.
6. No person shall transport, possess, drink or be under the influence of malt or brewed beverages, spirits, liquors or wine.
7. No person shall break, cut, deface, disturb, injure or take any flower, fruit, plant, tree shrub, bench, building, fence, monuments, or other structure, apparatus or property.
8. No person shall gather or remove any wood, turf, grass, soil, rock, sand or gravel unless authorized by the Supervisors.
9. No person shall remove, molest, injure or damage anything natural or physical in the park.
10. No person shall injure, deface or destroy any posted or permanently fixed signs or notices.
11. No person shall smoke in areas where forbidden by signs.
12. No person shall discard matches, cigars or cigarettes in any area.
13. No person shall leave any cans, bottles, broken glass, paper or rubbish of any description.  All refuse shall be removed from the site by the person or party that generated same before leaving the Township Property.
14. No person shall discard any refuse, dead animal or offensive matter or substance of any kind.
15. No person shall make or kindle open fires except in picnic stoves or enclosed fireplaces in designated areas.  All fires must be extinguished before leaving.
16. No person shall post or erect any bills, notices or advertising matter of any kind.  This shall not apply to notices placed by employees of the Township engaged in the performance of their duties.
17. No person shall sell or rent or service or offer for sale or rent or service any merchandise, article or thing whatsoever.  This shall not apply to concessionaires authorized by the Supervisors.
18. No person shall engage in camping unless permitted by the Supervisors.
19. No person shall stand or park any vehicle except at those places designated therefore.
20. No person shall violate any posted rules for or misuse any picnic area, playfield, or other recreational area.
21. No person shall operate electric generators or chain saws or other powered implements unless authorized by the Supervisors.
22. No person shall wash, polish or repair any motor vehicle, except for emergency repairs.
23. No person shall have or conduct any live musical, theatrical or other entertainment or exhibit, instruct, compete, demonstrate or allow a special event unless authorized by the Supervisors and all necessary permits have been obtained.
24. No person shall operate any vehicle or bicycle at any place other than authorized roadways or special areas designed for operation of such vehicles.  The speed limit shall be no more than 10 miles per hour.
25. No person shall commit noisy, boisterous, reckless, negligent, immoral or indecent conduct, congregate in any area or manner which will hamper the free movement of pedestrians, or commit any public nuisance.
26. No person shall operate snowmobiles, mini-bikes, go-carts or other unregistered motorized land or air vehicles at any place upon the Township Property unless permitted by the Supervisors.
27. No person shall abandon any vehicle within the limits of any Township Property or roads abutting said Township Property.
28. No person shall have any organized group conduct activities of any kind without having first secured a permit from the Supervisors.
29. No person shall roller skate or roller blade on any paved areas.
30. No persons shall be in any Township Park before dawn or after dusk without written permission from the Supervisors.
31. No person shall commit any unlawful act as designated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the Township.
32. No person shall commit any unlawful act.
33. No person shall horseback ride except on the right (side) berm of the roads that are open to public vehicles.  All solid waste shall be removed by the rider.
34. No person shall create or place fixed or temporary structures unless authorized by the Supervisors.
35. No person shall use metal detectors.

                                                            Minutes of the Pequea Township Board of

                                                            Supervisors meeting held January 16, 2008 

                                                           at 7 p.m. at the Pequea Township Building, 1028

                                                            Millwood Road, Willow Street, Pa. 17584

 

Present at the meeting were:                  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

                                                            Robert Race, Jr., Chairman

                                                            Bruce G. Groff, Vice-Chairman

                                                            Virginia K. Brady, Supervisor

Secretary-Treasurer, Patsy L. Davis

Zoning/Code Officer, Wes Bruckno

Cpl. Rod Burger, Southern Regional Police Department

Others Present:  Sign-in List Attached

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Darren Huegel has requested to have his business take care of trash clean-up on Silver Mine Rd from Marticville Rd. to W. Penn Grant Rd.  Signs will be made.  Thank you to Mr. Huegel.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Public comment on items included on the agenda will be taken at the appropriate time.  Public comment on items not included on the agenda will be taken at the end of the business meeting. One hour will be allowed at the end of the business for public comment.  If you do not get to speak please leave your name with the secretary to be placed on the next meeting agenda. Please come to the podium and limit your comments to five minutes so that others can speak if they wish.  Please give your name for the minutes.  We will hear public comments on items not previously addressed.  We will not hear items of business where decisions have been made by the Supervisors on comments and complaints. It has become redundant to continuously bring them back to the Board.  That time can be given to others who wish to speak.

 

SOUTHERN REGIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT:  Copies are on the table. 

 

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:  The regular meeting of December 19 minutes and the reorganization meeting of January 7 minutes are on the table.  Not everyone wants the attachments to the minutes so they have not been copied.  If you wish a copy of the attachments please request them from the office staff.  Jay Reynolds handed an attachment to the December 19 meeting minutes.  Robert Race moved to approve the December 19, 2007 minutes as printed.  Bruce Groff seconded the motion. All voted in favor, none opposed.  Robert Race moved to approve the January 7, 2008 minutes as printed.  Virginia Brady seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:  A copy of the financial report and bill list is on the table.  Are there any questions or comments?  Robert Race moved to approve checks #5425 through #5491 of the General Fund, checks #1789 through #1796 of the Recreation Fund, check #1084 of the Traffic Signal Fund, and check #600 of the Street Light Fund.  Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Snow & Ice Ordinance – Robert Race reported no updates.
2. Open Burning Ordinance – Robert Race reported no updates.
3. Dean & Cindy Landis Improvement Guarantee/Escrow Documents for Lot in Millwood Industrial Park – Robert Race reported none received this date.  This will be tabled.
4. 537 Plan Update – Virginia Brady reported Mark Malerick requested the Supervisors refer to the Dec. 13 background report.  Resident water samples will not be started until March.  He is working on the draft chapters in February.
5. Zoning Hearing Board – The Supervisors enacted Ordinance #072 on Aug. 3, 1988 to increase the Zoning Hearing Board from three to five members. The Supervisors felt that having five members would provide additional qualified people to hear a request by residents and to render a decision. Alternate members were appointed to fill vacancies when the regular Board members were absent for any reason.    Robert Race moved to request that the Zoning Hearing Board function with a full five-member Board to make any and all decisions with either regular members or using alternate members when necessary.  Bruce Groff seconded the motion. When the vote was taken Robert Race and Bruce Groff voted yes. Virginia Brady recused herself from voting. Bruce Groff moved to send each member of the Zoning Hearing Board a copy of this motion that strongly suggests using what ever amount of alternates necessary to have five people render decisions.  Robert Race seconded the motion.  When the vote was taken Bruce Groff and Robert Race voted yes.  Virginia Brady recused herself from voting.
6. Tree Damages Linda Root-Earl Elsen 339 Eckman Rd.  Robert Race reported taking two different tree people to the property to give their opinions.  A report of their findings was given to the property owners at 339 Eckman Rd.   Robert Race commented he still felt that damages occurring on the right of way should not be paid as it will set a precedent for others to claim damages.  He would like the road master to meet with the residents.  Virginia Brady commented she still felt it should have been sent to the insurance company.  Bruce Groff commented that he will meet with the residents.  Both Earl Elsen and Linda Root, residents of 339 Eckman Rd. commented.  Linda Root commented that the trees were planted 25 years ago and in 1983 Eckman Rd. was widened.  Damages to the trees never occurred before this past year and she still feels that the Township should take responsibility for these damages. Earl Elsen also commented that he agreed with Linda and felt the Township should do something.  Robert Race commented that Bruce Groff will meet with them to try to compromise.  
7. Bruce Groff requested to follow up not just for this issue but for the whole Township.  He stated that due to the un-relenting criticism concerning just about any task the Pequea Township road crew performs, the Pequea Township Board of Supervisors must realize that at their elected positions they and only they are accountable and responsible for all actions performed in the name of Pequea Township.  Bruce Groff moved that the Board of Supervisors perform road inspection of all Pequea Township roads on a yearly basis.  The said inspection must include but not be limited to:
   
   • Road Conditions – cracks, pot holes, side gutters, signs, clarity of lines, road edge deterioration and water drainage.
   • Stormwater – intakes and outlets of under the road pipes and the markers.
   • Bridges – cracks, concrete spalling, structural concerns, rust, railings, signs.  This inspection would involve all bridges under 20’ in length.
   • Right-of-Way – check for unsafe conditions, vehicle and pedestrian safety, trees and shrubs that hinder or obstruct safe passage of pedestrian, cars, trucks, school buses, etc.

Upon completion of said road inspections, a detailed description of their findings, recommendations, and funding should be included.  A copy of said findings of inspection needs to be sent to the Township road master for action and or follow-up.  The necessary actions including time line and follow-up will be sent to the Township Board of Supervisors. Robert Race commented that he would like an amendment to the motion that the road master attends the road inspection too.  Bruce Groff agreed to the amendment.

     The motion was seconded by Robert Race.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

1. PA Dept of Transportation is proposing replacement of a bridge over Pequea Creek on Marticville Rd in 2010.  A detour is planned using Frogtown Road to Rawlinsville Road to Baumgardner Road, Millwood Road, and Penn Grant Road.  Request has been made for written approval of the detour through Pequea Township at this time.  A formal Memorandum will be forwarded for your signatures.  Robert Race moved to approve the detour through Pequea Township. Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.
2. Hess & Hess has developed and provided a recommended “Fraud Policy” that is now required for establishing accounting controls and aid in the detection and prevention of fraud.  If no fraud policy exists, it is considered to be a significant deficiency in internal control.  Hess & Hess is advising all audit clients that they should adopt a policy.  Robert Race moved to adopt the “Fraud Policy” provided by Hess & Hess.  Virginia Brady seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.
3. Robert Race moved to accept the resignation of Dr. Alan Peterson from the EAC.  Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed. We will accept resumes for the EAC position.  Please have them in before February 8 at 5 pm.

 

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:

Roadcrew - Work report on file.

Zoning/Code Officer – Work Report on file.  Wes Bruckno added two things.  The amendment has been submitted to the Pequea Township Planning Commission and the Lancaster County Planning Commission for reviews. 

     Also, Mr. Bruckno reviewed the Zoning Ordinance for general areas that have caused potential problems. 

     (1) The Steep Slope District is at 10% and recommended that be raised to 25% which is consistent with DEP regulations for septic systems

     (2) The Karst Hazard Overlay District.  The identification of those features in the Zoning Ordinance does not help much.  This should be relied upon by the Township and applicant’s Engineers.  It’s not really a zoning issue.

     (3) Landscaping Points.  Some developments in the Township require landscaping to be placed in a certain level of density which some people have stated as too much.  There are modern landscaping features that include Rain Gardens that we might want to think about.

     Robert Race moved to direct Wes Bruckno to proceed with the three stated areas of recommendations.  Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

Legal Liaison - Robert Race reported no updates.

 

ADVISORY BOARD REPORTS:

Pequea Township Planning Commission – Meeting held January 3, 2008

Pequea Township Park & Recreation Board – Meeting held January 9, 2008.  Harry Lehman thanked Robert & Denise Race for a donation of $100 for Community Day at the park.  Several people have volunteered to work together.  Community Days will be held May 17 and May 18.

Pequea Township EAC – Meeting held January 10, 2008.  No business was conducted as no quorum was present.

Lancaster Inter-Municipal Committee – Virginia Brady reported that Growing Together was discussed.  Greenpoints Newsletter was discussed regarding publication twice a year.  The UCC were discussed.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

• John Hickey Jr., newly appointed Chairman of the EAC was present to report that new members will be needed for the EAC.  Thank you to Dr. Alan Peterson for his years of service.
• Anne Hess was present to address Virginia Brady’s behavior at past Supervisors meetings.  She was disrespectful to many.  She brought her personal attorney, made derogatory remarks and took pictures of residents who spoke at the podium.  She questioned those at the meeting whether they are Christians or not.  Anne Hess asked Virginia Brady to resign.
• Duke Power was present to voice his complaint regarding persons speaking while people were at the podium.  One member of the Zoning Hearing Board and her husband who resigned from the Planning Commission were causing disruption and using bad language.  They yelled while others were speaking. Asking them to be quiet almost caused a confrontation. Those of us here should not have to listen to this.  He requested those people be removed from the meeting if it occurs again in the future.  He added that the way Mrs. Brady talks to people and degrades people it’s almost an embarrassment.
• Jay Haverstick was present to voice his complaint at the way Virginia Brady spoke to he and his wife after a Supervisors meeting, actually telling them both that she hated them for no reason other than it goes back a long way.  Other Supervisors were present to verify this happened.  Mr. Haverstick asked Virginia Brady to resign.
• Supervisor Robert Race stated that they do not always hear people on the floor cussing, using bad language, or causing disruption.  Please stand up or raise your hand and state this is happening.  It will stop.
• John Hickey Jr. verified that after the meeting outside this same person said F*** You to another person.  Their vulgar language should not be tolerated.
• Robert Race stated that what happens outside the building will not be addressed but that what happens inside the building needs to be reported at that time and it will be taken care of.
• Tammy Fisher Alexander was present to voice her complaint regarding their application to use a portion of their land for steel storage.  After four years, two months, and $55,000 it still has not been approved.  The request by the Supervisors for the Zoning Hearing Board to use all alternate members was ignored.  Jackie Johns made that decision based on “we never did that before.” Ms. Alexander felt in her opinion that decision was made because Jackie Johns didn’t know how the alternates would vote.  That’s not giving a fair shake to Steel Fab.  It’s time to get responsible people in these positions, people without their own agendas.
• Robert Race thanked everyone for being here tonight.

 

 

     Having no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:45 p.m.

 

 

                                                            Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                                            Patsy L. Davis, Secretary

 

 

 

                                                                                Minutes of the Pequea Township Board of Supervisors

                                                                                Reorganization meeting held January 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.      

                                                                                At the Pequea Township Building, 1028 Millwood Road,

                                                                                Willow Street, Pa. 17584

 

Present at the meeting were:                              BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

                                                                                Robert Race, Jr.

                                                                                Bruce G. Groff

                                                                                Virginia K. Brady

Secretary-Treasurer, Patsy L. Davis

Zoning/Code Officer, Wes Bruckno

Officer Craig Muir, Southern Regional Police Dept.

Others present:  Sign in sheet attached.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• There is one order of business to attend to tonight beside the reorganization of the Township. Other Township business will be held at the Board of Supervisors meeting on January 16, 2008.
• The PT Board of Auditors will meet and reorganize Tuesday, January 8 at 2:00 p.m. The PTPC  reorganized Thursday, January 3 and EAC Thursday, January 10, both at 7:30 p.m.  The PT Zoning Hearing Board will reorganize January 14 at 7:30 p.m. Wes Bruckno commented he contacted David Wagenseller that this meeting will be canceled as there is no other business.  Reorganization will be held at the January 21, 2008 meeting.  Both dates have already been advertised.  January 14 will be posted as canceled.
• Following organization meetings the Board of Supervisors will meet each month on the third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission the first Thursday each month at 7:30 pm., the Environmental Advisory Council the second Thursday each month at 7:30 pm. and the Zoning Hearing Board the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m., excepting Holidays which will be advertised and posted.

 

REORGANIZATION

The meeting was brought to order by Supervisor, Robert Race.

         

(1)  The first order of business is appointment of a Chairperson. Bruce Groff moved to appoint Robert Race, Jr. as Chairperson   Virginia Brady seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

(2)     The second order of business is the appointment of a Vice-Chairman.  Robert Race moved to appoint  Bruce Groff as Vice-Chairman.  Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

(3)     Robert Race moved to set the Supervisors meetings the 3^rd Wednesday each month at 7:00 p.m.   Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.  The Board of Supervisors will meet January 16 at 7:00 p.m.

 

SOUTHERN REGIONAL POLICE COMMISSION

 Each year one of the Supervisors must be appointed to serve on the Southern Regional Police Commission.  Robert Race moved to appoint Bruce Groff to serve as police commissioner for year 2008.  The motion was seconded by Bruce Groff.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

Every two years the municipality appoints a citizen representative to serve on the Southern Regional Police Commission for a two year term.   Pequea Township will appoint for this term.  Robert Race moved to appoint Barry Acker as the citizen representative to the Southern Regional Police Commission for the term starting 1/1/2008 to 12/31/2009.  Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

REAPPOINTMENTS, APPOINTMENTS AND WAGES

     

1.        Robert Race moved to reappoint Patsy L. Davis as Secretary-Treasurer and Personnel Administrator.  Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

2.        Robert Race moved to re-appoint Bruce Groff as Roadmaster. Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

3.        Bruce Groff moved to appoint Robert Race as personnel liaison between the Board of Supervisors and the township personnel administrator.  Virginia Brady seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

4.        Bruce Groff moved to appoint Robert Race as legal liaison.  Virginia Brady seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.  Virginia Brady will continue to work on the 537 Plan Update.

 

5.        Robert Race moved to appoint Bruce Groff as roadcrew liaison. Virginia Brady seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

6.        Robert Race moved to appoint Bruce Groff as volunteer fire company liaison.  Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

7.        Bruce Groff moved to appoint Robert Race as office staff and computer liaison.  Virginia Brady seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

8.        Robert Race moved to appoint Virginia Brady as voting delegate for the Pa State Convention. Virginia Brady seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

9.        Robert Race moved to appoint Bruce Groff to represent Pequea Township for the Community Block Grant Program in 2008.  All voted in favor, none opposed.  Supervisors requested a volunteer to serve as a citizen representative for the Community Block Program.

 

10.     Robert Race moved to be a member of Lancaster Intermunicipal Committee for 2008 and to appoint Virginia Brady to represent Pequea Township at the monthly meetings. Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

11.     Robert Race moved to reappoint Amos Miller as SEO and Robert Mohn as alternate SEO. Virginia Brady seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

12.     Robert Race moved to reappoint Wes Bruckno as Zoning Officer and Code Enforcement Officer.  Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

13.     Robert Race moved to re-appoint Jeffrey Frey and Robert Heckrote to the PTPC for a four-year term ending January 2012.  Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

14.     Robert Race moved to appoint Darin Martin to the Zoning Hearing Board for a 5-year term ending January 2013. Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

15.     Robert Race moved to appoint Ken Adams as alternate Zoning Hearing Board member to fill the unexpired term of Darin Martin of January 2011.  Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  When the vote was taken Robert Race and Bruce Groff voted yes.  Virginia Brady voted no, opposed.

 

16.     Bruce Groff moved to appoint John E. Hickey to the EAC for a three-year term ending January 2011. Robert Race seconded the motion.  When the vote was taken Robert Race and Bruce Groff voted yes.  Virginia Brady voted no, opposed.

 

17.     Bruce Groff moved to appoint John E. Hickey as Chairman of the EAC for 2008.Robert Race seconded the motion.  When the vote was taken Robert Race and Bruce Groff voted yes.  Virginia Brady voted no, opposed.

 

18.     Virginia Brady moved to appoint Mary Ann Griffis as Chairman of the Vacancy Committee. The motion died for lack of a second.  Bruce Groff moved to appoint Heidi Homsher as Chairman of the Vacancy Committee.  Robert Race seconded the motion.  When the vote was taken Bruce Groff and Robert Race voted yes.  Virginia Brady voted no, opposed.

 

19.     Robert Race moved to request that Pequea Township Park & Recreation Board appoint one of the members of their Board to the LIMC Greenway & Park Advisory Board. Bruce Groff seconded that motion.  When the vote was taken Robert Race and Bruce Groff voted yes.  Virginia Brady voted no, opposed.

 

20.     Robert Race moved to reappoint William Crosswell of Morgan, Hallgren, Crosswell & Kane as solicitor for all general purposes.  Virginia Brady seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

21.     Robert Race moved to reappoint Darrell Becker of Arro as engineer for all general purposes. Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

22.     Robert Race moved to adopt Resolution #317-2008 to reappoint Bank of Lancaster County and PLGIT as depositories for Pequea Township for 2008.  Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

23.     Robert Race moved to adopt Resolution #318-2008 appointing Hess & Hess, CPA to audit the accounts of Pequea Township for 2007.  Virginia Brady seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

24.     Robert Race moved to increase wages for all employees by 3% for 2008.  Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

25.     Robert Race moved to set the zoning hearing board members rate of pay at $40 per meeting.  Virginia Brady seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

26.     Robert Race moved to approve mileage reimbursement for Supervisors and employees for use of their own vehicle for township business at the rate allowed by the current IRS standard for 2008.  Virginia Brady seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

27.     Robert Race moved to add to the Personnel Policy the benefits as specified in the adopted budget for all full time employees for year 2008 and to approve a second day for Thanksgiving. Virginia Brady seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

28.     Robert Race moved to set the treasurer’s bond at $600,000 for 2008.  Virginia Brady seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

 

LEVY TAXES FOR 2008

1. Robert Race moved to adopt Resolution #319-2008 to levy the real estate tax at 1.55 mills for 2008, to levy the wage tax at ½ of 1%, to levy the admission tax at 10%, to levy the street lighting tax at the present rate of 40 cents per front foot of improved property and 10 cents per front foot of unimproved property. Virginia Brady seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.
2. Robert Race moved to accept the resignation of elected real estate tax collector, Patti Lehman.  Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.
3. Robert Race moved to appoint the County of Lancaster to fill the vacancy of tax collector to collect the real estate tax for Pequea Township for the year 2008.  Virginia Brady seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

RELEASE LETTER OF CREDIT

1. Robert Race moved to release the Letter of Credit in the amount of $21,033.01 for Preferred Self Storage as recommended by the township engineer who performed an on-site inspection and found all improvements have been completed satisfactorily.  Virginia Brady seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

 

PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE

1. Wes Bruckno, Zoning/Code Officer stated that he felt that the text amendment to the zoning ordinance is ready for reviews and requested it be forwarded to the Lancaster County Planning Commission for review.  Robert Race moved to send the proposed text amendment to Lancaster County Planning Commission for review.  Bruce Groff seconded the motion.  All voted in favor, none opposed.

 

 

 

MEETING ADJOURNED:  Having no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:25 p.m.

 

                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                                                                Patsy L. Davis, Secretary