The Manheim Township Board of Supervisors, York County, PA met on Monday,  February 19, 2007, to transact the regular monthly business.

Larry Miller, Chairman

Dwight Myers, Vice Chairman

Peg Lee, Supervisor

Loren Riebling, Township Manager

Lynn Smith, Road Master

Michelle Hershey, Secretary-Treasurer

Not Present

There were 4 persons in the audience.

Chairman Miller called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM with the Pledge to the Flag.

No Executive Sessions

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Vice Chairman Myers made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Lee, to approve the consent package consisting of: monthly Board of Supervisors minutes (01/15/07), Planning Commission minutes for February 1, 2007 (draft), Recreation Committee minutes for December 13, 2006 and reports from the following: Manager, Zoning, Road Department, SEO (01/07), and Southwestern Regional Police Department Monthly Statistics (01/07), Southwestern Regional Police Department draft minutes (01/10/07).

These applications were accepted for review and consideration on July 7, 2005. The extended ninety day review period will expire on March 29, 2007.

These applications have been distributed for review to York County Planning, the Conservation District, our Township Engineer, utilities affected and the Lineboro VFD. Review comments have been received from the York County and Manheim Township Planning Commissions and from our Township Engineer.

Riebling reported that the last revised plan submission is dated 09/01/2005, last engineer’s review 12/09/2005.

This application can remain tabled until all agency comments are addressed and required approvals or notices are submitted.

The Board of Supervisors accepted this application on December 1, 2005. The extended ninety day review period will expire May 25, 2007.

Review comments have been received from all necessary agencies regarding these applications.

Riebling reported that the last revised plan was dated 01/23/06. The last Township Engineer review generating additional comments was dated 03/20/06.

Riebling reported a cost estimate was submitted for this project on June 28, 2006. The estimate was copied to the Municipal Engineer for approval. A revised plan addressing storm water and other minor comments has not been submitted. We have received new comments from the municipal engineer on October 12, 2006, and well reports from the applicant on September 29, 2006.

No additional information has been provided; the application remained on the table.

This application was accepted for review and consideration on July 17, 2006. The extended ninety day review period will expire April 13, 2007.

This application can remain tabled until all agency comments are addressed.

This application was accepted for review and consideration on September 18, 2006. The 90 day review period will expire on March 24, 2007.

The plan has been reviewed by all required agencies and comments provided.

This plan can remain tabled until all agency comments are addressed and revised plans submitted.

These plans were accepted for review and consideration on November 20, 2006. The ninety day review period will expire on February 19, 2006.

Review comments have been received from all necessary agencies regarding these applications.

Based on the nature of the plan and comments received, it is recommended that these applications be approved as revised and presented.

Supervisor Lee made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Myers to approve the Bertha Berwager – Lot Add- on Plan and Modification Request Applications.

This application was accepted for review and consideration on December 18, 2006. The ninety day review period expiration date is June 16, 2007.

Riebling recommended tabling any action on this plan until the conditions of the preliminary plan approval are satisfied.

This plan can remain tabled until all agency comments are addressed and revised plans submitted.

The applicant has requested that this sketch plan be reviewed at the March 19, 2007, Board meeting.

This application was submitted on January 23, 2007. A preliminary review was completed on January 30, 2007. The preliminary review revealed some deficiencies and the applicant was given until February 16, 2007, to submit revised plans for acceptance. The applicant corrected the deficiencies and the revised application can be accepted for review and consideration. Upon acceptance, the ninety day review period expiration will be May 20, 2007.

Chairman Miller made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Myers to accept for review and consideration the 6661 Grave Run Road (Meckley) – 7 lot Final Plan and Modification Request Applications.

This application was submitted on February 7, 2007. A preliminary review was completed on February 8, 2007. The preliminary review revealed some deficiencies and the applicant was given until February 16, 2007, to submit revised plans for acceptance. The applicant corrected the deficiencies and the revised application can be accepted for review and consideration. Upon acceptance, the ninety day review period expiration will be May 20, 2007.

Supervisor Lee made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Myers to accept for review and consideration the Dry Bridge LP – Separation Plan and Modification Request Applications.

This application was submitted to this office on February 7, 2007. A preliminary review was completed on February 8, 2007. The preliminary review revealed some deficiencies and the applicant was given until February 16, 2007, to submit plans for acceptance. The applicant corrected the deficiencies and the revised application can be accepted for review and consideration. Upon acceptance, the ninety day review period expiration will be May 20, 2007.

Vice Chairman Myers made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Lee to accept for review and consideration the Dennis Bosley Phase II – 8 lot Preliminary Plan and Modification Request Applications.

This application was re-submitted for acceptance on February 13, 2007. A preliminary review was completed on February 16, 2007. This application is considered to be complete. These applications can be accepted for review and consideration. Upon, acceptance, the ninety day review period expiration will be May 20, 2007.

Supervisor Lee made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Myers to accept for review and consideration the P.H. Glatfelter Company – 2 lot Minor Subdivision Plan and Modification Request Applications.

Riebling reported that York County Planning Commission requires that a review of a final subdivision application needs to be on record before it can be approved. York County Planning Commission reviewed the plans and submitted comments in reference to the municipal ordinances and plans, the County Comprehensive Plan, and/or general planning concerns.

The Board of Supervisors review the comments submitted and requested that the minimum building setback lines, in accordance with Section 204.6 or this Ordinance, must be shown on the plan. A note should be provided on the plan stating that if any non-conforming buildings are destroyed to an extent more than 75% of the market value, they may not be rebuilt except in conformance with this Ordinance 406.4.A.3.

Chairman Miller made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Myers to conditionally approve signing the Jack D. & Dolores G. Ward – 2 lot Final Subdivision Plan – Sinsheim Road when Section 204.6 the minimum building setback lines are shown on the plan and a note provided on the plan stating that if any non-conforming buildings are destroyed to an extent more that 75% of the market value, they may not be rebuilt except in conformance with Ordinance 406.4.A.3.

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4. EMA – No report. Meeting on Odd Months only. Next meeting on Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 7:00 pm.

The next meeting will be February 21, 2007 @ 7:00 PM.

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Next SWRPB meeting, March 14, 2007 at 7:00 pm at 6115 Thoman Road.

Police Board meeting of February 14, 2007 was cancelled.

Sergeant Green reported that there were 400 calls for service in the month of January. Manheim Township had 45 calls for service, 59 tickets and 56 warnings issued, and 2 arrests.

Sergeant Green had nothing further to report.

Chairman Miller stated that he was in the process of looking into some of the equipment that would be needed but has not come up with a price yet.

Riebling reported that the Southwestern Regional Police Department Headquarters purchase discussion would need to be postponed until after North Codorus Township has their meeting.

Riebling reported that a representative from PSATS would be able to meet with the Board of Supervisors to discuss pension information at the PSATS convention on April 22^{nd in Hershey between 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM.}

9. New Business–

Enforcement action penalty

Riebling reported that an enforcement action penalty in the amount of $250.00 was asked to be waived as the resident has now applied for the proper permit and has agreed to make monthly installment payments.

Supervisor Lee made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Myers that the $250.00 fine not be waived.

Vote 3-0

Vice Chairman Myers made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Lee to approve the renewal of the Solid Waste Services Agreement with the York County Solid Waste Authority.

Riebling discussed with the Board two options that could be available for purchasing a new truck. Riebling provided a spread sheet with funding possibilities, which would be either to take out a loan or buy the truck out right. More details will be provided at next months meeting.

Vice Chairman Myers made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Lee to approve the Snow Emergency Declaration 2007-01.

Chairman Miller made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Myers to approve the purchase of the All-in-one printer with an amount not to exceed $1,000.00.

Supervisor Lee made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Myers to approve the purchase of the Laser Level Kit.

A discussion took place in regards to the Road Master having a cell phone for use during work hours and for emergency personnel to be able to contact him 24 hours a day. It was discussed that Cingular gets the best reception in this area and that a push to talk phone would work the best for the road department.

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Next Regular Meeting – March 19, 2007 at 7:00 PM

There being no further business Chairman Miller adjourned the meeting at 8:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Michelle E. Hershey

Secretary-Treasurer