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1 T H O R N B U R Y T O W N S H I P D E L A W A R E C O U N T Y W W W. T H O R N B U R Y. O R G BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: James H. Raith, Chairman James P. Kelly, Vice Chairman Sheri Perkins, Supervisor Julia Bove, Jr. Supervisor Public Meetings 1 st & 3 rd Wednesday of each month MINUTES Thornbury Township Board of Supervisors Meeting Wednesday, February 19, 2014 The Thornbury Township Board of Supervisors held a Work Session Meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at the Township Administration Building, 6 Township Drive, Cheyney, PA. Vice Chairman Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with a salute to the flag. PRESENT: James P. Kelly, Vice Chairman Sheri L. Perkins, Supervisor Jeffrey Seagraves, Township Manager Geoffrey Carbutt, Township Secretary Lindsey Price, Roadmaster Peter Barsz, CPA, Treasurer Kenneth D. Kynett, Esq., Township Solicitor Elizabeth Catania, PE, Township Engineer Charles Faulkner, PE, Township Sewer Engineer Number of Attendees: 4 APPROVAL OF CHECK REGISTERS On a motion by Sheri Perkins, seconded by James Kelly, and carried unanimously, the General Fund check register in the amount of $112, for February 6, 2014 through February 19, 2014, was approved. Vice Chairman Kelly called for public comment. There was no public comment. On a motion by Sheri Perkins, seconded by James Kelly, and carried unanimously, the Sewer Fund check register in the amount of $12, for February 6, 2014 through February 19, 2014, was approved. Vice Chairman Kelly called for public comment. There was no public comment. On a motion by Sheri Perkins, seconded by James Kelly, and carried unanimously, the Sewer Expansion Fund check register in the amount of $3, for February 6, 2014 through February 19, 2014, was approved. Vice Chairman Kelly called for public comment. There was no public comment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Sheri Perkins, seconded by James Kelly, and carried unanimously, the Wednesday, February 5, 2014 Public Meeting minutes were approved as presented. Vice Chairman Kelly called for public comment. There was no public comment.

2 Minutes Board of Supervisors Work Session Meeting 2 February 19, 2014 AGENDA ITEMS On a motion by Sheri Perkins, seconded by James Kelly, and carried unanimously, ratifying the Emergency Disaster Declarations for the February 5, 2014 and February 13, 2014 winter storms., was approved. Vice Chairman Kelly called for public comment. There was no public comment. Vice Chairman Kelly asked what we might get back. Jeff Seagraves explained. On a motion by Sheri Perkins, seconded by James Kelly, and carried unanimously, advertising for bids on the Highpoint and Fox Lair Sewer Lines as a combined bid proposal, was approved. Vice Chairman Kelly called for public comment. There was no public comment. On a motion by Sheri Perkins, seconded by James Kelly, and carried unanimously, solicitation of bids for televised inspections of sewer sections recommended by the Township Sewer Engineer, was approved. Vice Chairman Kelly called for public comment. There was no public comment. STAFF REPORTS TOWNSHIP MANAGER'S REPORT- Jeff Seagraves Township Manager The Manager s Report was submitted and attached. There was no comment on the manager s report. Vice Chairman Kelly and Sheri Perkins thanked Jeff for a great job through the storms. Jeff explained the salt shortage. TOWNSHIP ROADMASTER S REPORT Lindsey Price The Roadmaster s Report was submitted and attached. There was no comment on the roadmaster s report. Vice Chairman Kelly and Sheri Perkins thanked Lindsey for a great job. TOWNSHIP TREASURER S REPORT Peter Barsz, CPA The Treasurer s Report was submitted and attached. There was no comment on the treasurer s report. On a motion by Sheri Perkins, seconded by James Kelly and carried unanimously, the Treasurer's Report for January 31, 2014, was accepted as presented. Vice Chairman Kelly called for public comment. There was no public comment. TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR S REPORT Kenneth D. Kynett, Esq. The Township Solicitor s Report was submitted and is attached. There was no comment on the solicitor s report.

3 Minutes Board of Supervisors Work Session Meeting 3 February 19, 2014 TOWNSHIP ENGINEER S REPORT Elizabeth Catania, PE The Township Engineer s Report was submitted and is attached. Lisa mentioned public information available on our MS4 Program. There was no comment on the engineer s report. TOWNSHIP SEWER ENGINEER - Charles Faulkner, PE The Township Sewer Engineer s Report was submitted and is attached. There was no comment on the sewer engineer s report. The meeting adjourned at 7:13 pm Respectfully submitted, ADJOURN Geoffrey Carbutt Township Secretary cc: Board of Supervisors Kenneth Kynett, Esq. Jeffrey Seagraves, Township Manager

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5 THORNBURY TOWNSHIP Public Works Department Report Week Ending February 14, Routine maintenance, including cleaning and maintaining equipment. 2. Performed snow removal and salting for various snow/ice events. 3. Insulated and painted new floor in copy room of Township Building. 4. Attended a meeting with the Park and Rec Board to discuss the following Projects: Thornbury Park Cover metal posts of pavilion with wood and stone. Palmer Park Remove unsafe trees and plant flower beds. 5. As the Board is aware, we have been experiencing difficulties in having salt delivered from our supplier this year, International Salt. As a result, we had to make an emergency purchase of 200 tons from Ocean Port at a cost of $14 more per ton with an additional total cost of $2,800. I spoke with our Township Solicitor about back-charging International Salt for the difference. I have been documenting all phone conversations and s in this regard and will keep the Board informed.

6 PETRIKIN, WELLMAN, DAMICO, BROWN & PETROSA A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW THE WILLIAM PENN BUILDING 109 CHESLEY DRIVE JOSEPH A. DAMICO, JR. MEDIA, PA MALCOLM B. PETRIKIN JOHN W. NILON, JR.^ ( ) DONALD T. PETROSA JOHN W. WELLMAN STEVEN A. COHEN ( ) DENIS M. DUNN* STEVEN G. BROWN MARK D. DAMICO ( ) KENNETH D. KYNETT* H. FINTAN McHUGH* CHARLES G. MILLER* FAX *ALSO MEMBER NEW JERSEY BAR February 11, 2014 Direct Dial: ^ALSO MEMBER NY BAR and INTERNATIONAL TRADE COURT kdk@petrikin.com The Township Solicitor, Kenneth D. Kynett Esquire, files the following report for February 19 th, 2014: 1. Emergency Declaration. Worked with Township Manager on Emergency Weather Declaration as a result of the February 5 th ice storm Dilworthtown Road. Corresponded with property owner s counsel declining request to rezone property. N:\EDSISS\DOCS\013001\00001\18J1115.DOC

7 Catania Engineering Associates, Inc. Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors 520 W. MacDade Boulevard Milmont Park, PA Phone ( ) Fax ( ) REPORT OF THE ENGINEER February Workshop Meeting February 19, 2014 Work completed for the period: Andover Due to weather conditions, no outside work has been performed. Wills - No further submission has been received. Lawler Subdivision - Received a submission of a two lot subdivision on Sweetwater Road. Review has been completed. Awaiting revised plans. Planning Commission - working with members to address Comp Plan updates. Greenbriar Dallet 5 Completing Rain Event Inspections. Met with Orleans representatives. Initial calculations were submitted and reviewed. Plans and calculations will be forthcoming in next two weeks. Work is expected on the basin as weather is conducive to this work. Crane Property Submission has been received and reviewed for February Planning Meeting. Mill Creek Justification for waiver of infiltration in the stormwater basin due to rock is pending submission. Once received and reviewed a recommendation will be made to the Board. Gricco Work has been halted due to weather conditions. Dutcher Plans have been reviewed. Access drives have been revised. Developer is proposing shared drives. Romill Associates No further submission has been received. There are several issues that must be addressed. West Chester School District Working with the Transportation Department to provide mapping of Thornbury Township for the District. Criteria has been received by the Trapeze Group (consultant to the School District). Forwarded street map to them.

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9 2/15/2014 THORNBURY TOWNSHIP General Fund Check Detail Type Date Name Account Paid Amount LAST CHECK DATED 2/5/2014 Check 02/19/2014 Allstate - American Heritage National Penn - Checking INS-Medical Plan Premiums INS-Medical Plan Premiums INS-Medical Plan Premiums INS-Medical Plan Premiums Check 02/19/2014 Aqua Pennsylvania National Penn - Checking FIRE-Hydrant Service Check 02/19/2014 Aqua Pennsylvania National Penn - Checking FIRE-Hydrant Service Check 02/19/2014 Chester Water Authority National Penn - Checking FIRE-Hydrant Service -2, , Check 02/19/2014 County Propane LLC National Penn - Checking MAINT-Admin Building Page 1 of 8

10 2/15/2014 THORNBURY TOWNSHIP General Fund Check Detail Check 02/19/2014 Delaware County Times National Penn - Checking ADMIN-Dues/Subscrptn/Membership Check 02/19/2014 Debra Kelley National Penn - Checking MAINT-Cleaning Services Check 02/19/2014 Delaware.net, Inc National Penn - Checking ADMIN-IT Services Check 02/19/2014 Haines Landscaping & Tree Service National Penn - Checking REC-Palmer Park Expenses -1, , Check 02/19/2014 Hilltop Distributors Co. Inc National Penn - Checking PWD-Roadway Maintenance Page 2 of 8

11 2/15/2014 THORNBURY TOWNSHIP General Fund Check Detail Check 02/19/2014 Knight Bros. Inc National Penn - Checking PWD-Snow & Ice Removal -29, PWD-Snow & Ice Removal -1, , Check 02/19/2014 International Salt National Penn - Checking PWD-Snow & Ice Supplies -4, PWD-Snow & Ice Supplies -2, PWD-Snow & Ice Supplies -5, , Check 02/19/2014 Oceanport LLC National Penn - Checking PWD-Snow & Ice Supplies -1, PWD-Snow & Ice Supplies -1, PWD-Snow & Ice Supplies -1, PWD-Snow & Ice Supplies -5, , Check 02/19/2014 Opdenaker Trash Removal Services National Penn - Checking SWC-Trash Collection & Disposal SWC-Trash Collection & Disposal SWC-Recycling Contract Expense -5, , Page 3 of 8

12 2/15/2014 THORNBURY TOWNSHIP General Fund Check Detail Check 02/19/2014 Paychex, Inc National Penn - Checking ADMIN-Payroll Expenses Check 02/19/2014 Penn Office Products Inc National Penn - Checking ADMIN-Office Supplies ADMIN-Office Supplies Check 02/19/2014 PA One Call System Inc National Penn - Checking CODE-Miscellaneous Check 02/19/2014 The Grafton Association National Penn - Checking PC-Professional Services Check 02/19/2014 Unlimited Truck Fabrication National Penn - Checking PWD-Snow & Ice Supplies ADMIN-Veh/Equpmt Operating Exp ADMIN-Veh/Equpmt Operating Exp Page 4 of 8

13 2/15/2014 THORNBURY TOWNSHIP General Fund Check Detail Check 02/19/2014 Verizon Wireless National Penn - Checking ADMIN-Cell Phone Expense Check 02/19/2014 Wells Fargo Financial Leasing National Penn - Checking ADMIN-Office Eqpmt Lease Exp Check 02/19/2014 WEX Bank National Penn - Checking ADMIN-Vehicle Gasoline Expense ADMIN-Bank/Credit Card Chgs Check 02/19/2014 Bankcard Center National Penn - Checking ADMIN-General Expense ADMIN-General Expense ADMIN-General Expense MAINT-Admin Building MAINT-Admin Building REC-Thornbury Park Utilities ADMIN-General Expense ADMIN-Veh/Equpmt Operating Exp ADMIN-Training/Continuing Ed ADMIN-General Expense ADMIN-General Expense ADMIN-General Expense ADMIN-Sunshine Fund ADMIN-Veh/Equpmt Operating Exp , Page 5 of 8

14 2/15/2014 THORNBURY TOWNSHIP General Fund Check Detail Check 02/19/2014 Reserve Account National Penn - Checking ADMIN-Postage Expense Check 02/19/2014 Pennoni Associates Inc National Penn - Checking Orleans Builders:Dallet Property ENG-Reimbursable Fees Guilday, J. Ward ENG-Reimbursable Fees -1, ENG-Non-Reimbursable Expense , Check 02/19/2014 Petrikin Wellman DaMico Brown & Petrosa National Penn - Checking LEGAL-Non-Reimbursable -1, LEGAL-Non-Reimbursable -1, LEGAL-Non-Reimbursable Sweetwater Road LEGAL-Reimbursable LEGAL-Non-Reimbursable Cheyney Univeristy LEGAL-Reimbursable Audi Dealership LEGAL-Reimbursable LEGAL-Non-Reimbursable Guilday, J. Ward LEGAL-Reimbursable , Check 02/19/2014 Chester Water Authority National Penn - Checking REC-Thornbury Park Utilities Page 6 of 8

15 2/15/2014 THORNBURY TOWNSHIP General Fund Check Detail Check 02/19/2014 United Inspections Inc National Penn - Checking CODE-Electrical Inspector Check 02/19/2014 Merves Amon & Barsz LLC National Penn - Checking AUDIT/TREAS-Treasurer Fees -5, , Check 02/19/2014 PECO National Penn - Checking MAINT-Utilities-All Township MAINT-Utilities-All Township MAINT-Utilities-All Township MAINT-Utilities-All Township MAINT-Utilities-All Township REC-Thornbury Park Utilities Page 7 of 8

16 2/15/2014 THORNBURY TOWNSHIP General Fund Check Detail Check 02/19/2014 Independence Blue Cross National Penn - Checking INS-Medical Plan Premiums -1, INS-Medical Plan Premiums -1, INS-Medical Plan Premiums -1, INS-Medical Plan Premiums -1, INS-Medical Plan Premiums -1, INS-Medical Plan Premiums -2, INS-Medical Plan Premiums -1, INS-Medical Plan Premiums -1, INS-Medical Plan Premiums -1, INS-Medical Plan Premiums -1, INS-Medical Plan Premiums -1, INS-Medical Plan Premiums -2, INS-Medical Plan Premiums -1, INS-Medical Plan Premiums -1, INS-Medical Plan Premiums -1, INS-Medical Plan Premiums -1, INS-Medical Plan Premiums -1, INS-Medical Plan Premiums -2, , Board Approval: $112, James H. Raith, Chairman James P. Kelly, Vice Chairman Sheri L. Perkins, Supervisor Page 8 of 8

17 2/19/2014 THORNBURY TOWNSHIP Sewer Fund Check Detail Type Date Name Account Paid Amount LAST CHECK DATED 2/5/2014 Check 02/19/2014 Opdenaker Trash Removal Services Bryn Mawr Trust Sewer Chkg OPER-Trash Services Check 02/19/2014 Chester Water Authority Bryn Mawr Trust Sewer Chkg OPER-Water Services Check 02/19/2014 Chester Water Authority - VOID Bryn Mawr Trust Sewer Chkg 0.00 Check 02/19/2014 Pennoni Associates Bryn Mawr Trust Sewer Chkg ADMIN-Engineering services ADMIN-Engineering services -1, ADMIN-Engineering services -3, ADMIN-Engineering services , Check 02/19/2014 Lehigh Hanson Bryn Mawr Trust Sewer Chkg OPER-Repairs and Maintenance Page 1 of 3

18 2/19/2014 THORNBURY TOWNSHIP Sewer Fund Check Detail Check 02/19/2014 Chester Water Authority Bryn Mawr Trust Sewer Chkg OPER-Water Services Check 02/19/2014 PECO Energy Bryn Mawr Trust Sewer Chkg OPER-Electric Costs OPER-Electric Costs OPER-Electric Costs OPER-Electric Costs OPER-Electric Costs OPER-Electric Costs OPER-Electric Costs , Check 02/19/2014 Aqua Wastewater Management, Inc Bryn Mawr Trust Sewer Chkg OPER-Sludge Hauling -1, , Check 02/19/2014 Chemical Equipment Labs of VA, Inc Bryn Mawr Trust Sewer Chkg OPER-Chemicals/Filters -1, OPER-Chemicals/Filters OPER-Chemicals/Filters , Page 2 of 3

19 2/19/2014 THORNBURY TOWNSHIP Sewer Fund Check Detail Check 02/19/2014 Tri-County Pest Control Bryn Mawr Trust Sewer Chkg OPER-Repairs and Maintenance Board Approval: $ 12, James H. Raith, Chairman James P. Kelly, Vice Chairman Sheri L. Perkins, Supervisor Page 3 of 3

20 2/15/2014 THORNBURY TOWNSHIP Sewer Expansion Fund Check Detail Type Date Name Account Paid Amount LAST CHECK DATED 2/5/2014 Check 02/19/2014 Pennoni Associates Inc Nat'l Penn Sewer Expansion WSSD Engineering Fees -3, , Check 02/19/2014 Petrikin Wellman Damico Brown & Petrosa Nat'l Penn Sewer Expansion Legal Fees Board Approval: James H. Raith, Chairman James P. Kelly, Vice Chairman Sheri L. Perkins, Supervisor Page 1 of 1