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WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
JANUARY 4, 2000
The annual organizational meeting of the Board of Supervisors of West Goshen Township was called to order by Chairman Edward G. Meakim, Jr., at
5:08 p.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 2000, at the Township Administration Building, with all members present. Mr. Meakim opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Honorable J. Peter Winther administered the Oath of Office to the following officials who were elected to their
office in November of 1999:
Louis J. Mayer, Auditor
Edward G. Meakim, Jr., Supervisor
The Honorable J. Peter Winther also administered the Oath of Office to Patricia B. McIlvaine, who was newly appointed
by the Board of Supervisors on November 10, 1999, to serve in 2000.
Mr. Meakim opened the floor for public comment and there was none.
Dr. White appointed Mr. Halvorsen as Temporary Chairman for the purpose of electing the Chairman of the Board for 2000.
Mr. Halvorsen opened the floor for nominations for Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Mr.
Halvorsen, Dr. White was unanimously nominated as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for 2000.
Dr. White opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chairman. On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Dr. White,
Mr. Meakim was unanimously nominated Vice Chairman.
Mr. Halvorsen, on behalf of the entire Board, presented Mr. Meakim with a plaque recognizing him for his four years of
service as Chairman to the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Halvorsen acknowledged the dedication and efforts of Mr. Meakim during his tenure. Mr. Halvorsen further extended appreciation to those who
were present (in excess of 125 people), including State Representative Elinor Z. Taylor and County Commissioner Andrew Dinniman, to show their support.
After a standing ovation, Mr. Meakim expressed appreciation and gratitude to the Board and to those present for their
continuing support during his tenure as Chairman.
Chairman Dr. White announced the proposed Township and Staff appointments for 2000 and asked for a motion and vote on
the following appointments:
Township Manager Sharon Lynn
Township Secretary Sharon Lynn
Assistant Township Secretary April L. Breniser
Finance Director/Treasurer Corey Kemp
Assistant Treasurer Cynthia L. Haldeman
Chief of Police Michael J. Carroll
Township Engineer Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr.
Roadmaster David L. Mushrush
Building/Codes Official Richard E. Hicks
Zoning Officer Nancy D. Rodgers
Deputy Zoning Officer Sharon Lynn
Assistant Zoning Officer Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr.\
Assistant Zoning Officer Richard E. Hicks
Township Solicitor Buckley, Nagle, Gentry, Brion, McGuire, & Morris
Fire Marshal Ralph Brown
Assistant Fire Marshal Donald A. Loane
On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Mr. Meakim, unanimous approval was granted for these appointments.
Chairman Dr. White announced the following proposed appointments for the specific terms in office to various Boards
and Commissions and asked for a motion and vote on the appointments:
BOCA Appeals Board 1 year
David W. Graf
Robert E. Lambert
James Jay McIntyre
Donald Sampson
Park and Recreation Board 5 years
Joseph Waters
Pension Committee 1 year
Peter C. Anderson
Gary S. Hess
William Keenan
Richard Weinstein
Planning Commission 4 years
Nancy B. Higgins
Sewer Authority Board 5 years
Robert L. Brown
Vacancy Board 1 year
Anthony Mariano
Zoning Hearing Board 3 years
Joseph DeFelippes
On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Mr. Meakim, unanimous approval was granted for these appointments.
On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the following depositories were unanimously approved for 2000:
Commerce Bank
Mellon Bank
The First National Bank of West Chester
PNC Bank
First Union National Bank
Sovereign Bank
Malvern Federal Savings Bank
Downingtown National Bank
Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trusts (PGLIT)
On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, it was unanimously approved to recommend to the Board of Auditors
that the Township Finance Director and Manager bonds be set at $3,500,000 for 2000.
Chairman Dr. White announced that in 2000, the Board of Supervisors will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Township Administration Building.
Chairman Dr. White announced the Holiday Schedule for 2000 as follows:
Monday February 21 Presidents' Day
Friday April 21 Good Friday
Monday May 29 Memorial Day
Tuesday July 4 July Fourth
Monday September 4 Labor Day
Thursday November 23 Thanksgiving
Friday November 24 Thanksgiving Friday
Monday December 25 Christmas
Employees have one swing holiday which may be used with the approval of their Department head.
On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Mr. Meakim, unanimous approval was given for the adoption of Resolution No.
1-2000, establishing the following boundaries for fire protection and the agencies chosen to fulfill the public safety needs of West Goshen Township:
BOUNDARIES
From Phoenixville Pike beginning at the northern boundary of West Goshen Township,
southerly to the 322 By-pass, then along the PA 202 By-pass to South Concord Road; then south along South Concord Road to the southern boundary of West Goshen Township.
FIRE PROTECTION
Goshen Fire Department
West Chester Fire Department
AMBULANCE SERVICE
Good Fellowship Ambulance Club, Inc.
Goshen Ambulance
RESCUE SERVICE
Goshen Fire Department
West Chester Fire Department
POLICE PROTECTIONS
West Goshen Township Police Department
On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Mr. Meakim, unanimous approval was given for the adoption of Resolution No. 2-2000, setting the Township Manager's annual salary at $89,000 for 2000.
On motion by Mr. Halvorsen, seconded by Mr. Meakim, unanimous approval was given for the adoption of Resolution No. 3-2000, adopting the Emergency Operations Plan for West Goshen Township.
Chairman Dr. White announced that a reception with refreshments would be following the meeting in the adjacent
training room and that all were invited to attend.
The floor was opened for public comment and Mr. Halvorsen congratulated Dr. White on becoming Chairman of the Board
and again extended congratulations to Mr. Meakim on his tenure as Chairman of the Board since 1996.
No further comments were made.
There being no further business, on motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Mr. Halvorsen, the meeting was adjourned at 5:29
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Lynn
Township Manager
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