CHARLESTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES Charlestown Township Municipal Building 11 General Warren Blvd., Suite 1, Malvern, PA Monday, April 3, 2023

Present

Call to Order:

7:00 p.m.

Announcements

Mrs. Csete announced that Earth Day is April 15, 9 a.m. to noon. Activity has already started with a troop of local Girl Scouts working at Brightside Farm and volunteers are signed up for specific areas on the 15th. The EAC will cover much of the Devault area. Contact Mrs. Csete for information and supplies.

Citizens Forum

Mr. Rubenfield began by telling the Board about noise all 5 days last week. Although he is one street over from Beyond Meat, he could hear pumping from inside his home and it was intolerable. It didn’t stop until mid-Friday. Mr. Wright contacted the new plant manager who said sewage pumping had fallen behind but it would not happen again and they would do it every 6 months going forward so it takes less time to complete each time. Mr. Wright believes the new manager will stay in better communication with him and therefore residents will be more informed.

He also stated that Ms. Fillippo heard machine noise over the weekend and Mr. Wright said there was an equipment failure. A temporary air compressor was outside until repairs could be finished. In addition, there was a fire in the air conditioning unit on the roof that initiated sirens.

Approvals

Mr. Philips moved to approve the reports listed below and Mr. Kuhn seconded. Mr. Piliero called for discussion and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.

1. Minutes for the March 6, 2023, Business Meeting
2. March 2023 Treasurer’s Report
3. Accounts Payable Report - All Funds for April 3, 2023

Reports

Mr. Kuhn moved to accept the March 2023 reports #1-16 as submitted and Mr. Philips seconded. Mr. Piliero called for discussion and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.

Old Business –

none

New Business

Alleva lot combination plan – 1 & 2 Honeysuckle Lane

Mr. Wright updated the Board on a lot combination plan for Mr. & Mrs. Drew and Marjorie Alleva at 1 and 2 Honeysuckle Lane. The owner wants to consolidate the two properties into one 20.05-acre parcel. The line that originally separated the two homes can be eliminated since the Board amended Ordinance No. 2023-223 on March 6^th. If the owner wants to re-subdivide, they will need a cross-access easement. The Planning Commission recommended approval.

Mr. Kuhn moved to approve the Alleva lot combination plan and Mr. Willig seconded. Mr. Piliero called for discussion and there being none called the vote. All were in favor.

PA Turnpike Settlement Agreement

Mr. Thompson provided background on the agreement negotiated with the PA Turnpike Commission. The Turnpike Commission had submitted a Conditional Use Application to construct a maintenance facility needing specific infrastructure.

1. The primary issue was the connection and use of the water system. The Township engineer has confirmed this connection will have minimal to no impact on the water pressure to the Charlestown Oaks development. There will be no drop in PSI if there is a need to respond to a fire.
2. The Board wanted approval from Aqua Pennsylvania for the new facility and Aqua has issued a permit. The Turnpike Commission has agreed to participate in any future investigations should pressure issues arise for residential water for Charlestown Oaks.
3. The conservation easement vs. a third party as holder has not been addressed, but should be in the next month or so.

Mr. Kuhn moved to approve the PA Turnpike Settlement Agreement as written, and Mr. Philips seconded. Mr. Piliero called for discussion and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.

Open Annual Road Maintenance Bids

The sole road maintenance bid was received by the deadline at noon today and read aloud tonight. Mr. Wright will review it for a recommendation at the next meeting on May 1^st.

Melchiorre Construction $233,850.00

Review Cost Estimate for 2023 Road Project and Authorize Advertising

Mr. Wright stated that the Roadmaster wanted to address drainage issues on Three Ponds Lane and the Pickering Road Spur in addition to new overlay. The advertising of the road project would bring bids to the May 1^st Board Meeting for Mr. Wright’s review.

Mr. Philips moved to authorize the advertising of the 2023 road project for a bid opening on May 1^st, and Mr. Kuhn seconded. Mr. Piliero called for discussion and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.

Resolution for DCNR Grant Application for Jenkins Park project

Mr. Heleniak gave a brief review of the grant application for the Jenkins Park Development being submitted before the April 5^th, 2023 deadline. Results should be returned by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in the fall of 2023.

Mr. Philips moved to adopt Resolution #1030-2023 authorizing the execution of the DCNR grant application for Jenkins Park. Mr. Kuhn seconded. Mr. Piliero called for discussion and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.

Resolution Establishing Order of Business and Public Participation at Board of Supervisors Meetings

Mr. Heleniak described some housekeeping clarifications for calling a meeting to order and audience comments.

Mr. Kuhn moved to adopt Resolution #1031-2023 establishing the order of business and the public participation policy for future Board of Supervisors meetings, and Mr. Willig seconded. Mr. Piliero called for discussion and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.

Resolution Authorizing the Signing of the PennDOT Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement

Mr. Kuhn moved to adopt Resolution #1032-2023 authorizing the Manager to execute PennDOT’s Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement, and Mr. Philips seconded. Mr. Piliero called for discussion and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.

Adjournment

There being no other business, Mr. Piliero adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. The next Business Meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 1, 2023, at 7 p.m., at 11 General Warren Blvd., Suite 1, Malvern, PA.