January 4, 2010

WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 4, 2010

Township Supervisors
Ms. Patricia B. McIlvaine, Chairman
Mr. Edward G. Meakim, Jr., Vice Chairman
Dr. Robert S. White, Member

Township Officials:
Mr. Casey LaLonde, Township Manager
Ms. Jeanne M. Denham, Finance Director
Ms. Sandra K. Turley, Township Secretary
Mr. Richard J. Craig, Township Engineer
Mr. Raymond D. McKeeman, Zoning Officer

The annual organizational meeting of the Board of Supervisors of West Goshen Township was called to order by Chairman Patricia B. McIlvaine at 5:02 PM on Monday, January 4, 2010, at the Township Administration Building, with all members present. Ms. McIlvaine opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Honorable District Judge William D. Kraut administered the Oath of Office as Auditor to Hugh J. Purnell, Jr., and the Oath of Office as Tax Collector to William R. Keenan.

Before Patricia B. McIlvaine was sworn in as Supervisor, she asked her granddaughter, Danielle, to hold the Bible for her and shared a newspaper clipping of Danielle, who is now a college senior, holding a "Vote for Pat McIlvaine" sign when she was six months old.

The Honorable District Judge William D. Kraut administered the Oath of Office as Supervisor to Patricia B. McIlvaine.

Ms. McIlvaine opened the floor for public comment and there was none.

Ms. McIlvaine appointed Dr. White as Temporary Chairman for the purpose of electing the Chairman of the Board for 2010.

Dr. White opened the floor for nominations for Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. On motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Dr. White, Mr. Meakim was unanimously nominated as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for 2010.

Mr. Meakim opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chairman. On motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Mr. Meakim, Dr. White was unanimously nominated Vice Chairman of the Board
of Supervisors for 2010.

On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved the minutes of December 16, 2009.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved the bills to be paid from the General Fund, the Sewer Fund, the Waste and Recycling Fund, and the Capital Reserve Fund.

Mr. Meakim announced the proposed Township and Staff appointments for 2010 and asked for a motion and vote on the following appointments:

Township Manager
Township Secretary
Finance Director/Treasurer
Assistant Finance Director
Chief of Police
Township Engineer
Streets Superintendent
Building/Code Official
Building/Code Official
Zoning Officer
Assistant Zoning Officer
Deputy Zoning Officer
Deputy Zoning Officer
Deputy Zoning Officer
Township Solicitor
Fire Marshal/
Emergency Management Coordinator
Assistant Fire Marshal
Consulting Engineers


	Casey LaLonde Sandra K. Turley Jeanne M. Denham Jennifer M. Latzer Michael J. Carroll Richard J. Craig J. David Woodward, Jr. John R. Beswick Edward M. Hunger Raymond D. McKeeman Diane E. Clayton Richard J. Craig Casey LaLonde John R. Beswick Buckley, Brion, McGuire, Morris & Sommer Andrea R. Testa Edward M. Hunger Carroll Engineering

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, unanimous approval was granted for these appointments.

Mr. Meakim announced the proposed appointments for the specific terms in office to various Boards and Commissions and asked for a motion and vote on the appointments.

For the Park and Recreation Board
	Robert Cifone	Member

For the Pension Committee
	Peter C. Anderson	Member
	William Keenan	Member
	Walker C. Tompkins, Jr.	Member
	Thomas A. Teneza	Member
	John Trevisani	Memeber
	Robert Holland	Member

For the Planning Commission
	Salvatore Triolo	Member
	John T. Wildrick	Member
	Robert Holland	Member

For the Sewer Authority
	Kenneth W. Fuller	Member

For the Vacancy Board
	Raymond H. Halvorsen	Member

For the Zoning Hearing Board
	Peter C. Anderson	Member

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the appointments to the Boards and Commissions were unanimously approved.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved the following depositories for 2010:

TD Bank
The First National Bank of Chester County
Wachovia Bank
DNB First
Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust (PLGIT)
Citizen's Bank
Beneficial Bank
Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asset Fund (PSDLAF)

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, it was unanimously approved to recommend to the Board of Auditors that the Township Finance Director and Manager bonds be set at $8,000,000 for 2010.

Mr. Meakim announced that in 2010, the Board of Supervisors will meet on January 4, January 20, February 10, March 10, April 14, April 28, May 12, May 26, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, October 27, November 10, December 15.

Mr. Meakim announced the Holiday Schedule for 2010 on which dates the office will be closed as follows:

Monday	May 31	Memorial Day
Monday	September 6	Labor Day
Thursday	November 25	Thanksgiving

Mr. Meakim announced the Holiday Schedule for 2010 on which dates the office will be open as follows. Employees who work these holidays may use these days as time off at other times during the year with approval of their department supervisor.

Monday	February 15	President's Day
Monday	July 5	Independence Day
Monday	October 11	Columbus Day
Thursday	November 11	Veterans Day

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, unanimous approval was given for the adoption of Resolution 1-2010, 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 Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, unanimous approval was given for the adoption of Resolution 2-2010, adopting the Emergency Operations Plan for West Goshen Township.

On motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 3-2010 setting the Township Manager's salary for 2010 at $120,000.

On motion by Ms. McIlvaine, seconded by Dr. White, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 4-2010 authorizing the appointments of Tax Collection Committee representatives as required by Act 32 §505(b). Dr. Robert White will be Primary Voting Delegate, Mr. Casey LaLonde will be First Alternate Voting Delegate and Ms. Jeanne Denham will be Second Alternate Voting Delegate.

On motion by Dr. White, seconded by Ms. McIlvaine, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 5-2010 approving the Deed of Dedication for Cold Springs Drive.

Mr. Meakim opened the floor for comments. No comments were made.

Mr. Meakim announced that a reception with refreshments would follow the meeting and that all were invited to attend.

There being no further business, on motion by Mr. Meakim, seconded by Dr. White, the meeting was adjourned at 5:16 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sandra K. Turley
Township Secretary