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The Manheim Township Board of Supervisors, York County, PA met on Monday, May 21, 2007, to transact the regular monthly business.

The following were in attendance:

Larry Miller, Chairman

Dwight Myers, Vice Chairman

Not Present:

Peg Lee, Supervisor

Township Staff:

Loren Riebling, Township Manager

Lynn Smith, Road Master

Michelle Hershey, Secretary-Treasurer

Solicitor:

John Elliot, Esq.

There were 16 persons in the audience.

Chairman Miller called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with the Pledge to the Flag.

No Executive Sessions

Public Comments-

Jessica Seiders, a representative from PLGIT provided information to the Board of Supervisors in regards to the benefits of the township using a procurement card. The Board of Supervisors requested that the application and documents be completed and presented to be Board at the next meeting for a decision to be made.

Resident David Miller of 5070 Arnold Road, Glenville addressed the Board of Supervisor in regards to sidewalks in the village zone. Mr. Miller suggested that the Ordinance be amended so that any further development within the village zone would include sidewalks. Mr. Miller’s long concern has been Dogwood Road and feels that the old Dogwood Road should be reopened because it is very dangerous. Mr. Miller suggested that the township implement a Municipal Militia in regards to emergency situations that could occur.

Resident and Chairperson of the Recreation Board Barbara Mills addressed the Board of Supervisors in regards to having the Supervisors consider building a football field at the park with the land that is available. Manheim Elementary will be undergoing renovations and the Manheim Vikings probably wouldn’t have a place to practice. Chairman Miller asked what the Recreation Board was looking to do, if they had any drawings or plans on what they would like

to see. The Recreation Board would like to apply for the matching grant prior to raising the $100,000.00. After a lengthy discussion the Board requested that Township Manager Riebling contact the Township Engineer to discuss design and estimated cost and see if they would consider working at a reduced rate. Recreation Board would like to be able to start using the football field in 2009.

Chairman Miller read aloud a correspondence that was received from Penn Dot in regards to the intersection of Glenville Road and Blue Hill Road. Resident Gail Groft of 6556 Wolfgang School Road stated that the actions that Penn Dot want to take is unacceptable. Chairman Miller also read correspondence that was received from York County Planning Commission. Ms. Groft felt this correspondence was unacceptable as well. Chairman Miller suggested that the residents continue contacting Senator Mike Waugh and Representative Ron Miller. Ms. Groft stated she is also going to continue to use the media.

Resident Howard Witterman of 7090 Blue Hill Road and Resident John Wherely, Jr of 7192 Blue Hill Road addressed the Board of Supervisors in regards to a noise ordinance. Mr. Witterman and Mr. Wherely indicated that their neighbor Edward Gately is running a camp ground and charging a fee on his property which would be a violation and permits would need to be issued and an amusement tax charged. Mr. Witterman and Mr. Wherely are concerned about the inappropriate behavior and noises that are coming from Mr. Gately’s property every weekend and wanted to find out what could be done about this.

Chairman Miller requested that Township Manager Riebling investigate the complaint.

1. Reports –

Chairman Miller made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Myers, to approve the consent package consisting of: monthly Board of Supervisors minutes (04/16/07), Planning Commission minutes for May 3, 2007 (draft), Recreation Committee minutes for March 21, 2007 and reports from the following: Manager, Zoning, Road Department, SEO (04/07), and Southwestern Regional Police Department Monthly Statistics (04/07), Southwestern Regional Police Department approved minutes (04/11/07), Southwestern Regional Police Department Chiefs Report (05/09/07).

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2. Solicitor Report –

Solicitor Elliot reported that the Southwestern Regional Police Department Headquarters building purchase agreement is in final form and is ready to be approved. An intergovernmental agreement will need to be entered into and adopted by all the municipalities before the purchase agreement can be approved and signed.

Chairman Miller made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Myers to give Solicitor Elliot consent to advertise the acceptance of the intergovernmental agreement and the property purchase agreement for the June 18, 2007 Board of Supervisors meeting.

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Solicitor Elliot reported that he has had some trouble in regards to the Berwager settlement contacting Brock & Angela Berwager to get information needed for settlement. Specifically he needs to get a satisfaction piece for the parcel that is being transferred.

Solicitor Elliot reported that a demand letter has been sent to Mr. Wheltle in regards to the fine payment that is due in regards to the judgment rendered on Mr. Wheltle.

Solicitor Elliot had nothing further to report.

3. Committee Reports –

1. Southwestern Regional Police Department –

Next SWRPB meeting, May 9, 2007 at 7:00 pm at 6115 Thoman Road.

A report provided by the Southwestern Regional Police Department indicated that there were 371 calls for service in the month of April. Manheim Township had 42 calls for service, 58 tickets and 58 warnings issued, and 5 arrests.

2. EMA – No report. Meeting on Odd Months only. Next meeting on Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 7:00 pm.

Riebling reported that currently the EMA coordinator is just filling in until a replacement can be found for her as she no longer resides in the township and we are lacking in volunteers. Riebling reported that one of the road crew employees has offered to consider taking on that responsibility but only if we mirror West Manheim Township’s actions by creating a paid position. He would be willing to take that on but then it would cost more money, which the Board would have to approve, which would increase the budget, which may impact the taxes.

Chairman Miller requested that Township Manager Riebling contact West Manheim Township in regards to considering regionalizing the Emergency Management.

3. Rec. Board –

The next meeting will be June 20, 2007 @ 7:00 PM.

4. LGAC-

Nothing to report.

3. Subdivision –

West Winds Estates (Blue Hill/New connector to Orchard View Drive, Binner property) – 13 lot Preliminary Plan and Modification Request Applications.

These applications were accepted for review and consideration on July 7, 2005. The extended ninety day review period will expire on June 27, 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.

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

Fox Ridge Court – 4 lot Preliminary Plan and Modification Request Application

Riebling reported these applications were submitted to this office on November 16, 2005. A preliminary review was completed on November 21, 2005. The applicant corrected the deficiencies and resubmitted the corrected application. The Board of Supervisors accepted this application on December 1, 2005. The extended ninety day review period will expire on May 25, 2007.

The applicant has submitted a ninety day review period extension request for consideration. If approved, the review period would expire August 23, 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.

Chairman Miller made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Myers to grant the 90 day extension request for the Fox Ridge Court – 4 lot Preliminary Plan and Modification Request Applications.

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Chairman Miller made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Myers to table the Fox Ridge Court – 4 lot Preliminary Plan and Modification Request Applications.

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Morgan Estates – 4 lot Final Plan Application – Manheim Road

This application was accepted for review and consideration on July 17, 2006. The extended ninety day review period will expire July 12, 2007.

A review period extension request has been submitted for consideration. Approval of this request would extend the application expiration through July 12, 2007. This application can be tabled until all agency comments are addressed and a revised plan submitted.

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

Mary Brenner (Small Family) 11 lot Preliminary Plan and Modification Request Applications.

This application was accepted for review and consideration on September 18, 2006. The 90 day review period will expire on June 22, 2007.

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

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

KEM Construction – 8 Lot Final Plan Applications

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

The applicant has submitted a ninety day review period extension request for consideration. If approved, the review period would expire September 14, 2007.

Chairman Miller made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Myers to grant the 90 day extension for the KEM Construction – 8 Lot Final Plan Application.

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6661 Grave Run Road (Meckley) – 7 lot Final Plan and Modification Request Applications

This application was accepted for review and consideration on February 19, 2007. The ninety day review period expiration will be August 18, 2007

All required reviews are completed and comments provided.

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

Dry Bridge LP – Separation Plan and Modification Request Applications

This application was accepted for review and consideration on February 19, 2007. The extended ninety day review period expiration will be August 18, 2007.

All required reviews are completed and comments provided.

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

Dennis Bosley Phase II – 8 lot Preliminary Plan and Modification Request Applications

This application was accepted for review and consideration on February 19, 2007. The ninety day review period expiration will be August 18, 2007.

These applications have been reviewed by all required agencies with comments provided.

Based on the nature of the application and review comments provided, the recommended action on the MR Application is as follows:

1. Section 403.1.A-Plan Scale; Grant based on justification and alternative provided.

2. Section 409.1-Water Feasibility Study; Grant provided well certificates meeting yield and drawdown requirements are submitted prior to preliminary plan approval with adjoining existing wells within 200 feet of parent tract being monitored for interference during pump testing of closest new well. It may be advisable to work with KEM to do a joint study.

3. Section 409.2-Sewer Feasibility Study; Grant based on justification provided an approved sewage module or exemption is submitted prior to preliminary plan approval.

4. Section 502.8.D & 502.8.F-Horizontal Street Alignment, Curve Radii & Tangents Between Reverse Curves; Postpone action and request the applicant investigate re-aligning the proposed street with Landis Road to the northwest in order to minimize the amount of regulatory modification. The applicant should provide evidence that the proposed street location will require the least amount of overall regulatory modification.

5. Section 502.9.D & 502.9.F-Vertical Street Alignment, Intersection Leveling Area; Postpone action and request the applicant investigate re-aligning the proposed street with Landis Road to the northwest in order to minimize the amount of regulatory modification. The applicant should provide evidence that the proposed street location will require the least amount of overall regulatory modification.

6. Section 502.9.D & 502.9.F-Vertical Street Alignment, Minimum "K" Values; Postpone action and request the applicant investigate re-aligning the proposed street with Landis Road to the northwest in order to minimize the amount or regulatory modification. The applicant should provide evidence that the proposed street location will require the least amount of overall regulatory modification.

Chairman Miller made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Myers to grant Section 403.1.A; 409.1; 409.2 and defer action on Section 502.8.D & 502.8.F; 502.9.D & 502.9.F; 502.9.D & 502.9.F for the Dennis Bosley Phase II-8 Lot Preliminary Plan and Modification Request Applications.

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Chairman Miller made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Myers to table the Dennis Bosley Phase II – 8 lot Preliminary Plan and Modification Request Applications.

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P.H. Glatfelter Company – 2 lot Minor Subdivision Plan and Modification Request Applications

This application was accepted for review and consideration on February 19, 2007. The ninety day review period expiration will be August 18, 2007.

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

Glenville Hollow Farms (Yingling) – 11 Lot Preliminary Plan and Modification Request Applications

This application was submitted on April 19, 2007. The ninety day review period will expire on July 15, 2007. The application has been reviewed by the York County Planning Commission and our Municipal Engineer. The application will be reviewed by the Manheim Township Planning Commission on June 7, 2007.

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

New Applications:

None

4. Unfinished Business –

Indoor Air Quality Assessment – Recommendation from Contact

Road Master Smith reported that there are no products or machinery available to do what we want it to do without either a heater or air conditioner unit in it. In regards to the Carbon

Dioxide in the offices the salesman stated that they sell air purification, self contained units that would reduce the level. The salesman said that he will send information in regards to what their company can provide.

Municipal Complex Planning – Direction on concept plan

Chairman Miller stated that this will be discussed at next months meeting when Supervisor Lee is present.

New Cell Phones & Service Plan – Policy & Service Discussion

Township Manager Riebling reported that the cost of the cell phone plan would be $31.99 a month that is a reduced rate for governmental agencies that does not include the push to talk feature which would be an additional $9.99 a month.

Township Manager Riebling reported that he requested information on personal use policies on company cell phones from different municipalities. Riebling stated that the majority chose not to have policies in place.

Chairman Miller made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Myers to approve the purchase of Cingular cell phones and service plan at $31.99 a month and an additional $9.99 a month for the push to talk feature and no policy will be implemented.

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SEO Information (Alternate Designation)

Township Manager Riebling reported that we have an alternate SEO appointed but is unavailable. The alternate SEO that we had appointed is no longer coming to work and is not expected to come back. The township’s primary SEO has contracted with another certified individual to do Perc tests, now instead of having our primary and alternate SEO housed under the same business, one individual is contracting with another individual to perform part of the function.

Chairman Miller requested that Township Manager Riebling get fee schedules from interested candidates and they will use that as a determining factor on who to select as the SEO alternate.

5. New Business–

Allison Mill Road Bid Specifications: Advertisement and letting for June 18 opening

Chairman Miller made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Myers to approve advertising and letting for June 18th opening for the Allison Mill Road Bids.

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Herbicide Application Policy - Resolution

Chairman Miller made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Myer to adopt Resolution 436, Herbicide and Pesticide Use Application Policy.

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Computer Refurbishment Costs/Additional Needs

Township Manager reported that all the computers are up and running now. The Road Departments computer is 6 years old the remaining computers are all 4 years old and the Secretary/Treasurers computer has just been completely refurbished. Riebling recommended that the township either go with replacing all 4 computers every 4 years or replace 2 every 2 years and try to get on a rotation. Chairman Miller asked which computer should be refurbished first. Riebling stated that the oldest one in the road department should be refurbished first. Riebling has a concern about extending the life of the server another 2 years.

Chairman Miller requested that Riebling get a cost estimate from Data Patch to refurbish the road department computer.

Two Way Radio Signal Booster Model Ordinance

Board of Supervisors decided to wait to adopt an ordinance for a two way radio signal booster.

6. Purchase Requisitions -

E-code offer from General Code to post codes on website: $495.00, account 414.310

Chairman Miller made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Myers to approve the purchase of the E-code offer from General Code to post codes on the website in the amount of $495.00.

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Secretary Treasurer Computer (Post-Purchase Approval); $635.60, account 405.260

Chairman Miller made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Myers to approve to cost to refurbish the Secretary/Treasurer Computer in the amount of $635.60.

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6,000 Gallons of Calcium Chloride for dust control on dirt roads; $5,310.00, account 430.000

Chairman Miller made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Myers to approve the purchase of 6,000 gallons of calcium chloride for dust control on dirt roads in the amount of $5,310.00.

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7. Training Notices (Brochures included in report)

None

Next Meeting

Next Regular Meeting – June 18, 2007 at 7:00 PM

There being no further business Chairman Miller adjourned the meeting at 10:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Michelle E. Hershey

Secretary-Treasurer