Chairman W. Logan Myers convened the March 3, 2010 meeting of the Board of Supervisors at 7:00 a.m. Present were Supervisors W. Logan Myers, Michael Vigunas, C. David Kramer, Herbert Flosdorf and Anthony Chivinski. In attendance were Township Manager Daniel Zimmerman, and Township Engineer Grant Hummer.

COMMUNICATIONS: The Board received a letter from the Lancaster County Planning Commission that encourages municipalities to inform and educate the community about the importance of the Census.

The Board received an invitation to attend the Spring Meeting of the Lancaster Association of Township Supervisors Executive Committee. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 30, 2010, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

The Board received a copy of an article that appeared in the PSATS PA Township News publication. The article is about the Warwick Township Municipal Building recently earning the Energy Star label from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

CONSIDER THE CONDITIONAL USE DECISION FOR THE DALE & KATHRYN STOLTZFUS APPLICATION: The Board reviewed the draft decision. The Township Manager noted that the public hearing on the proposal was held at the Board’s February 17, 2010 meeting. On a motion by Vigunas, seconded by Kramer, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Conditional Use decision as written. The decision grants a Conditional Use to permit the development of a single family detached dwelling on an agricultural tract located at 843 Disston View Drive, Lititz.

CONSIDER THE TIME EXTENSION REQUEST FOR THE WILLIER TRACT: The Board reviewed the request. On a motion by Vigunas, seconded by Chivinski, the Board voted unanimously to grant a 91-day time extension until June 16, 2010 to meet all of the conditions of approval and record the plans.

DISCUSSION ON THE LITITZ LIBRARY OPTION: The Township Manager explained that the Township acquired the land where the Lititz Public Library is located as part of a recreation offer which equated to 4 acres. Subsequently, the land was provided to the Township, and is leased from the Township by the Lititz Public Library. He noted that based on this lease agreement, the Library was able to obtain grant funding to construct the Library building. He stated that a similar offer was recently presented to the Library for consideration. The offer could potentially include a donation of 1 acre of land to the Library, with an option for the Library to purchase up to two more acres. He stated the representatives of the Library requested the Township’s consideration to investigate cooperative grant opportunities similar to the previous grant. The Board members are agreeable to assisting the Library in reviewing their land acquisition options.

DISCUSS RESIGNATION OF JIM HENSEL FROM THE RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND BRIAN SLINSKEY FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION: The Board reviewed the resignation letters. The Township Manager explained that the Township does not currently have a list of individuals who wish to serve on the Township’s various boards and commissions. He stated that he would like to place a notice advising that the Township is seeking individuals to volunteer.

The Board voted unanimously to accept the resignations of Jim Hensel from the Recreation Advisory Committee and Brian Slinskey from the Planning Commission.

CONSIDER REQUEST BY ROTHSVILLE FIRE COMPANY FOR CONDUCTING A SPRING BOOT DRIVE ON FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2010: The Board reviewed the request. On a motion by Flosdorf, seconded by Chivinski, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Rothsville Volunteer Fire Company to conduct their annual boot drive on Friday, April 10, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the intersection of SR 772 and East Newport Road.

CONSIDER REQUEST BY LANCASTER FARMLAND TRUST TO HOST 2010 PEDAL TO PRESERVE BIKE FUNDRAISER: The Board reviewed the request. On a motion by Vigunas, seconded by Kramer, the Board voted unanimously to authorize Lancaster Farmland Trust to host the 2010 Pedal to Preserve bicycle fundraiser on Saturday, June 5, 2010.

OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD: The Township Manager explained that the Township monitored the speed of motorists along Snavely Mill Road as a result of conversations with residents who live along the roadway. He noted that less than 2% of the traffic on the roadway exceeds the speed limit. He added that the monitoring occurred over a two-week period.

The Township Manager provided an update of upcoming meetings. He explained that three public hearings are scheduled for the Board’s March 17, 2010 meeting. He explained that the Board will review the Orchard Road rezoning, the Local Commercial zone, and the Knepp property rezoning along Landis Valley Road.

The Township Manager provided an update on the Carpenter Road vacating proposal. He explained that the three affected property owners have been contacted and advised of the proposal. He noted that the issue of the existing bridge still needs to be addressed.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Chairman announced that the Board will recess to an Executive Session to discuss personnel issues.

The Chairman reconvened the meeting at 9:19 a.m. On a motion by Kramer, seconded by Vigunas, the Board voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Richard F. Garipoli, Jr. as Warwick Township Police Chief, effective immediately.

On a motion by Vigunas, seconded by Flosdorf, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Township Manager to investigate the feasibility of contracting the services of an interim administrator for the Police Department.

ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:21 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Daniel L. Zimmerman
Township Manager