Chairman Bruce Bucher convened the November 6, 2002 meeting of the Board of Supervisors at 7:00 p.m. Present were Supervisors Bruce Bucher, Michael Vigunas, W. Logan Myers, Roger Moyer and Joseph McSparran. In attendance were Township Manager Daniel Zimmerman, Kevin Varner, Chuck Hess, Matthew Kundrot, David Eberly, Les Guyton, Ariel Ressler and Roy Zimmerman. Richard Reitz of the Lititz Record Express represented the press.

COMMUNICATIONS: The Board received the Lititz Community Center’s 3^rd quarter financial report.

CONSIDER THE REQUEST FOR A TIME EXTENSION FOR THE DOGWOOD VALLEY, PHASE III FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAN: The Board reviewed the request of the 90 day extension of time in which to consider the Dogwood Valley, Phase III Subdivision Plan. On a motion by Moyer, seconded by Vigunas, the Board voted unanimously to grant a 90-day extension of time for the Dogwood Valley, Phase III Final Subdivision Plan.

REVIEW THE LANCASTER AIRPORT AUTHORITY SKETCH PLAN AND WAIVER REQUEST, PREPARED BY DELTA AIRPORT CONSULTANTS, DATED 9/11/02: David Eberly, Airport Director and representing the Lancaster Airport, introduced Matthew Kundrot with Delta Airport Consultants, Inc.. The Board reviewed previously submitted plans in April. Kundrot provided an overview of the project and the changes that have been made since that time. Kundrot said that he was the Project Manager for the Environmental Assessment and preliminary design of this project from 1995 to 1999. The project was initiated with Manheim Township, Warwick Township, Lancaster County and local agencies in 1997. The purpose of the runway extension was for safety area improvements. Safety areas at the end of the runways are required to be 1,000' long for the current type of aircraft. The safety areas at the Lancaster Airport are typically 200' to 300'; roughly 600' to 700' short of what is the standard. Kundrot explained that the revised plan before the Board this evening, incorporates the desires of the Township to maintain and preserve the alignment of Kissel Hill Road as a through road and to limit the development impact on the Agriculture Zone. The plan also includes the proposed property acquisition, right-of-way dedication, right-of-way abandonment, drainage easement, and traffic patterns. The roads will be widened to 12' lanes with 4' shoulders to accommodate the horse drawn traffic. There will be a significant amount of drainage improvements associated with the project. Kundrot commented that they have worked with the Lancaster County Conservation District to enhance and maintain the drainage flow through this area. Kundrot explained the project will be built in two phases. The first phase would be the road relocation anticipated to begin in spring/summer of 2003 and the second phase would be the actual airport runway construction which is anticipated to begin in 2004. The Airport Authority said that this proposed expansion is the ultimate build out of the airport with no future expansions. Moyer asked if the runway extension will promote use by larger aircraft and if that is the intent of the Airport Authority. Kundrot explained that the runway is not being strengthened; therefore, it is designed to accommodate the existing air traffic. A discussion was held concerning the size and type of the aircraft using the airport, proposed roadway construction improvements in regard to traffic patterns, road closings, and temporary detour plans. On a motion by Moyer, seconded by Myers, the Board unanimously recommended approval of a Waiver of Section 301.3 pertaining to Preliminary Plan Application submission.

The Township Manager said that the sketch plan originally proposed a private street design. The developer is currently requesting that the proposed street be dedicated to the Township; therefore, the design criteria has been changed to meet the Township requirements. There was a discussion concerning the length of the proposed cul-de-sac, design requirements, right-of-way, private verses public streets, and potential extension of the cul-de-sac. The Board is not totally in agreement with accepting dedication of an 800' cul-de-sac, but gave approval for the developer to proceed with design standards for a "public street".

CONSIDER RESOLUTION #11-06-02-01 ACCEPTING CARLEY PLACE AND WINDSOR LANE FOR DEDICATION: The Board reviewed the Resolution. Based on the Township Engineer’s review and site visit, they recommend the Township consider accepting dedication of Carley Place and Windsor Lane. On a motion by Myers, seconded by Vigunas, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution #11-06-02-01 to accept Carley Place and Windsor Lane located in Windsor Pointe as part of the public road system of Warwick Township.

AUTHORIZE THE REVIEW AND ADVERTISEMENT OF THE PROPOSED 2003 BUDGET: On a motion by Vigunas, seconded by McSparran, the Board unanimously authorized the review and advertisement of the proposed 2003 budget.

REVIEW OF THE SITE IMPROVEMENTS OF THE POLO FIELD TRACT: The Township Manager presented an outline of cost estimates of the polo field site improvements. The planning commission and the recreation advisory committee reviewed the plans. The Township Manager said that in anticipation of soccer using the fields in spring of 2003, it is proposed to begin construction of a 24' access drive, 65 space paved parking area, 50 space overflow parking area (dust free surface), and improved storm water system. On a motion by Moyer, seconded by Vigunas, the Board unanimously approved the design of the polo field tract prepared by ELA Group, Inc. On a motion by Moyer, seconded by McSparran, the Board unanimously agreed to authorize the Township Manager to proceed, on behalf of the Township, to complete the purchase of the tract under reasonable terms for consideration now and in the future.

CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE WESA GRANT FOR PURCHASE OF AED UNITS: The Township, on behalf of the Warwick Emergency Services Alliance (WESA), was awarded a $20,000.00 grant from Department of Community and Economic Development to purchase Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) units. On a motion by Moyer, seconded by Vigunas, the Board unanimously approved execution of the WESA grant (Contract No. C221920574) in the amount of $20,000.00.

CONSIDER SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH WARWICK COMMUNITY AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION: The Township Manager recommended that the Board table action on the Agreement. On a motion by Myers, seconded by McSparran, the Board unanimously tabled action on the Service Agreement with Warwick Community Ambulance Association.

APPOINT MICHAEL R. BINGEMAN AS TOWNSHIP AUDITOR: On a motion by McSparran, seconded by Vigunas, the Board unanimously appointed Michael Bingeman to the position of auditor to fill the unexpired term (12/31/03) of H. Richard Neidermyer who moved out of the Township.

ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Daniel L. Zimmerman
Township Manager