At the last Board of Supervisors' meeting, a Keen Road resident thanked the Board for repairing her road but questioned why the oil and chip method was used. Vice-Chair McNeil stated that "we receive a small amount of money from the state and oil and chip is used to extend the life of the road. It's common practice to oil and chip. It's the best that can be done with the measly allocation given."
The Informed East Vincent Residents would like to note at this time that we have received information that the Parker Ford Tavern Roof project is $39,391.56 over the original estimated project budget. This brings the total cost of the roof and cornice restoration project for the tavern and its kitchen wing to a grand total of $245,426.56. The explanation for these additional costs include tree removal, additional administrative costs not conveyed in the report we received and the two change orders to rebuild the west chimney and repair framing approved by Chairman Funk and Vice-Chair McNeil. Preservation of the Parkerford Tavern is a worthy cause and one that is consistent with our Township's Comprehensive Plan, but, quality road repair would also seem to be a worthwhile use of taxpayer dollars also.
Chief Demski noted that serious crimes are down, however, Honda vehicles have become the target of thieves so please remember to lock up your vehicle---especially Hondas.
Vice-Chair McNeil said the Northern Federation, which is made up of 9 municipalities, will be sending a regional survey to all households. The results should be out in the later part of this year.
Ordinance 200, Chapter 15, Part 2 15-201 amending Code regarding maximum speed limits and stop intersections, was approved. Signs have been put up on Old Schuylkill Road and Brown Drive, a yield sign at Reitnoir Road and Stoney Run Development has a three-way stop sign so families can safely walk to the playground. Pikeland Avenue now has the ordinance to enforce the speed limit.
Saul Rivkin of the Historic Commission spoke about the Historic Inventory Plan. He said Phase I of the plan would be to make contact with residents who have historic properties and create a file for each property. Supervisor Dunphy asked what Phase II would entail? Mr. Dunphy said "homeowners would like to know what you're going to do with this data." Mr. Rivkin said the "objective is not to dictate (to historic home owners)." Supervisor Dunphy, who lives in an historic home himself, offered to share data with the Historical Commission about his home. Mr. Rivkin also mentioned an upcoming program called "What is Historic Preservation?" This is to be a free event open to the public and will be announced. The Informed East Vincent Residents recall a past historic preservation open house which focused on rallying support to Preserve Pennhurst. Mr. Rivkin assured the residents last year (who expressed concern about the cost of last year's Open House and Art Exhibit and who were in attendance at the following Board of Supervisors' meeting in Oct. 2008), that all the food and beverages were donated by the Historical Commission and taxpayer dollars were not used (above what the commission has in it's allocated budget). He said he donated cookies, Elaine Husted donated brownies and lemonade, and so on. The IEVR however have documentation showing requests for reimbursement by Mr. Rivkin, Mrs. Husted and others to get their personal monies back for these "donated" refreshments and advertising costs. The East Vincent Taxpayer did provide the food, drink and advertising for the Open House and Art Exhibit dated September 12, 2008, held at the Ridge Fire Company, whether it was in the budget or not. Why say items were donated if you then ask the taxpayer to give you the money back?
East Vincent Township, utilizing the Open Space Bond Referendum and purchasing 25 (out of 26) Transfer of Development Rights, bought the Rodriguez Property, located on Seven Stars Road, for $817,300. This property is now reserved for open space and is forever deed restricted. Since this property is not on the present open space map, the acquisition will go to the Planning Commission then to the Board of Supervisors for a Public Hearing in November. A Windgate resident, commenting on Vice-Chair McNeil's comment that TDR's can be "retired, returned, held, etc." asked why the Township isn't just retiring the TDR's (and therefore limiting development). Township Solicitor Cohen said the Township is not required to. The TDR's can transfer to receiving areas (which in north of the PECO lines). Taxes paid to purchase Open Space and TDR's are not limiting development but are transferring development; such as with the Reiff Tract case." The Informed East Vincent Residents would like to note that ALL of our residents pay taxes toward the Open Space Bond Referendum, yet, if you live north of the PECO lines, only receiving areas for TDR's exist, so there will be no open space money used north of the PECO lines to preserve open space. Keep in mind too the Transfer of Development Rights/Open Space Design Option utilizing the Bonus Residential Density Multiplier Ordinance Amendment. This TDR/OSDO/ RDM Ordinance Amendment is meant to CREATE receiving areas north of the PECO lines so to increase density north of the PECO lines and preserve property in other areas of the township. This presently tabled Ordinance Amendment was approved to go forward to the Board of Supervisors (for approval) by Planning Commission members Lester Schwartz and Elaine Milito (Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2008). Also see the post on this blog dated August 6, 2008. The impact of this Ordinance Amendment will be felt both north and south of the power lines through higher school taxes, traffic increase, etc.
One West Bridge Street resident asked that a meeting be held with the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission to discuss a potential site for the Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). This may be brought up at the next Planning Commission meeting on October 20. Another resident spoke of her concerns with speeding on West Bridge Street.
Supervisor Dunphy would like to look at the CCRC Ordinance, Zoning and the Route 724 Corridor in a holistic way. He would like the Planning Commission and Board to look at the big picture. He would also like to see the PO and GI districts (located on West Bridge Street, Stoney Run Road and Route 724) addressed. Vice-Chair McNeil stated that the current CCRC Ordinance, which is located in the Light Residential District and NORTH of the PECO lines, is "out of the growth zone". IEVR recall last year when Mrs. McNeil felt a CCRC on the Latshaw property was worth looking into. The Latshaw property is in the Stoney Run Watershed, south of the PECO lines and in the Rural Conservation District.
Residents located near the SFYAL ball fields asked about the status of the road closure near their homes. Vice-Chair McNeil addressed EVT Manager Ms. Flagg about what has been done. Ms. Flagg redirected the question back to Mrs. McNeil as Mrs. McNeil has been personally dealing with Scott Smiley of the SFYAL. Vice-Chair McNeil didn't address the comment other than to say she is allowed to speak with residents. Mr. Smiley is not a resident of East Vincent Township and yet EVT (Ms. Flagg and April Baraski, our township engineer) has bent over backwards to help him accomplish the goal of getting the lot line change and a driveway waiver. The impression IEVR's get is that Vice-Chair McNeil began to personally deal with Mr. Smiley during all of this and therefore there were "too many cooks in the kitchen", so to speak. Jim Burns of the Spring City Planning Commission stated that Spring City was committed to dealing with this issue. Supervisor Dunphy restated that "if this issue isn't addressed by next season, there will be no ball. It's time for the adults to step up to the plate and get this resolved." Mr. Dunphy mentioned safety issues of having almost 400 cars coming and going with only one way out. He wants the East Vincent Manager, Spring City Manager and Spring-Ford School District to address this situation and for everyone else to sit back and let these three do their job. Other issues revolving around this area involve homeowners pulling out the no parking signs and police jurisdiction at the ball field as a father and son who live near the ball field were verbally assaulted.
A resident also asked what can be done about an abandoned property on Broad and New Street. Ms. Flagg will address this.
Saul Rivkin asked if there is a procedure to cancellation of meetings. Solicitor Cohen said "no." The property owner made the request for the meeting, paid for it and had to cancel.
The Informed East Vincent Residents would like to thank all of you for your kind words of support and for taking the time to stay informed.
Please continue to feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have about issues and proposals affecting our township.
Thank you and have a nice day!
The Informed East Vincent Residents Group
http://www.informedeastvincentresidents.blogspot.com/
informedeastvincentresidents@gmail.com
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
John Carnes, Jr. Esq. and Elaine Milito Put the Informed East Vincent Residents Group "On Notice."
Please find below the e-mail sent to one of the Informed East Vincent Residents by John Carnes, Jr. the Democrat Solicitor, on behalf of Elaine Milito; the Democrat candidate for East Vincent Township Board of Supervisors
-----Original Message-----From: John S Carnes <jcarnes@jcatty.com
Subject: Elaine Milito - CCOEV
Dear Ms. Peronteau: I am the solicitor for the Democratic Party. I am supplying you with a letter that has been mailed to you. John S. Carnes, Jr. , Esquire 320 N. High StreetSuite 103West Chester, PA 19382v. 610.436.7500f. 610.436.7501jcarnes@jcatty.com
Elaine_Milito_-_Peronteau_letter.pdf79K View Download
Please check your inbox for a separate mailing containing the attachment to Solicitor John S. Carne's, Jr. letter on behalf of Democrat Candidate Elaine Milito.
As a result of a threatening letter from Elaine Milito's solicitor, John S. Carnes, Jr., the Informed East Vincent Residents Group is being told to amend the statement "Elaine Milito spent CCOEV's money on Elaine Husted's campaign," and state that "no CCOEV money was used by Elaine Milito on Elaine Husted's campaign," (although we do not have documentation proving this statement). According to Solicitor Carnes, Jr., Elaine Milito used her own personal money to host the website for her opponent Elaine Husted during the primary campaign and CCOEV is only listed as the registrant because Elaine Milito "inadvertently failed" (her attorney's words-not ours) to remove the CCOEV reference. Please note Elaine Milito (D) ADMITS to using her own personal money to host the website for her opponent Elaine Husted (R) in the primary. Elaine Husted is now Elaine Milito's treasurer in the present campaign. Christine McNeil is listed as the Chair of Elaine Milito's campaign.
Solicitor Carnes, Jr. states in his letter "most importantly, no CCOEV funds have been used for this hosting site or any domain names, a fact that can be proven." We challenge Solicitor Carnes, Jr. and Elaine Milito to provide us with a listing of CCOEV expenses from the last two years. PROVE to us that no CCOEV money was used--- as you have stated.
Attorney Carnes, Jr. has warned the Informed East Vincent Residents not to make any "false and defamatory statements regarding the use of CCOEV funds for political purposes." The undeniable registrant for the domain site is CCOEV. The IEVR group is not responsible for Elaine Milito's "inadvertent failure" to remove the CCOEV as the registrant, not just one time, or two times, but a total of three times.
Elaine Milito's "inadvertent failure" brings into question her ability to lead. If Mrs. Milito is incapable of changing the registrant name for the account, three different times, what makes her capable of making decisions for our residents and our township? Who will she blame when she "inadvertently fails" again? Will contacting another solicitor be part of her plan? Also, as a result of her "inadvertent failure" to remove the CCOEV registrant information, is it possible that CCOEV ends up in litigation of it's own due to this "inadvertent failure?" Finally, one should question Elaine Milito's choice for solicitor to represent her. John S. Carnes, Jr., as Coatesville's solicitor, attempted to use eminent domain to take away a family farm. See http://www.saveourfarm.com/ for more information on the Saha case.
Elaine Milito seems to be the champion of saving land. Why would she hire an attorney who fought to take private land away from a family for public use? Why would Elaine Milito condone increasing our own township residential build-out 48 % (in the least) above and beyond what all the advisory boards (Phoenixville Regional Plan and Chester County Planning Commission) suggest and all north of the power lines only (see Aug. 6,2008 blog post)?
Might we suggest that Elaine Milito invest her time and energy sharing with the residents of our township what she has planned for us? What can she do for the residents of East Vincent Township other than investing her energy and time threatening a local resident and group who merely reported on a document on which SHE and her attorney admit she made a "mistake."
Based upon Solicitor Carne's, Jr. representation for Elaine Milito, we have made amends to the statement as noted above, however, we will continue to inform our residents about vital issues affecting our township. We will not be bullied. We feel this letter from Elaine Milito's Democrat Party solicitor is meant to stop political discussion and silence any dissenting viewpoints other residents may have. Again, The IEVR group is made up of Democrats, Republicans and Independents who came together to stop the Residential Bonus Density Multiplier. We have continued to attend meetings so that our residents can have a voice in decisions made in this township; decisions made by our elected and appointed officials. This blog will continue to present facts and allow our readers to draw their own conclusions and won't be silenced by threatening letters.
Finally, we would like to leave our readers with an e-mail sent to IEVR by Elaine Milito, president of CCOEV, welcoming us into the arena of informing East Vincent Township residents back in August of 2008:
----- Forwarded Message -----From: "Elaine Milito" <emilito1@comcast.net>To: informedeastvincentresidents@comcast.netSent: Friday, August 8, 2008 8:15:36 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada EasternSubject: Don't hide!
I attach no significance to people who don’t say who they are. –Elaine Milito
Our guess is that we have become significant enough to be threatened by you and your attorney Mrs. Elaine Milito.
Thank you to all of our residents who take the time to read this blog, stay informed and challenge your appointed, elected and campaigning officials! Please continue to share this blog with your friends and neighbors and let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you and have a nice day!
The Informed East Vincent Residents Group
http://www.informedeastvincentresidents.blogspot.com/
informedeastvincentresidents@gmail.com
-----Original Message-----From: John S Carnes <jcarnes@jcatty.com
Subject: Elaine Milito - CCOEV
Dear Ms. Peronteau: I am the solicitor for the Democratic Party. I am supplying you with a letter that has been mailed to you. John S. Carnes, Jr. , Esquire 320 N. High StreetSuite 103West Chester, PA 19382v. 610.436.7500f. 610.436.7501jcarnes@jcatty.com
Elaine_Milito_-_Peronteau_letter.pdf79K View Download
Please check your inbox for a separate mailing containing the attachment to Solicitor John S. Carne's, Jr. letter on behalf of Democrat Candidate Elaine Milito.
As a result of a threatening letter from Elaine Milito's solicitor, John S. Carnes, Jr., the Informed East Vincent Residents Group is being told to amend the statement "Elaine Milito spent CCOEV's money on Elaine Husted's campaign," and state that "no CCOEV money was used by Elaine Milito on Elaine Husted's campaign," (although we do not have documentation proving this statement). According to Solicitor Carnes, Jr., Elaine Milito used her own personal money to host the website for her opponent Elaine Husted during the primary campaign and CCOEV is only listed as the registrant because Elaine Milito "inadvertently failed" (her attorney's words-not ours) to remove the CCOEV reference. Please note Elaine Milito (D) ADMITS to using her own personal money to host the website for her opponent Elaine Husted (R) in the primary. Elaine Husted is now Elaine Milito's treasurer in the present campaign. Christine McNeil is listed as the Chair of Elaine Milito's campaign.
Solicitor Carnes, Jr. states in his letter "most importantly, no CCOEV funds have been used for this hosting site or any domain names, a fact that can be proven." We challenge Solicitor Carnes, Jr. and Elaine Milito to provide us with a listing of CCOEV expenses from the last two years. PROVE to us that no CCOEV money was used--- as you have stated.
Attorney Carnes, Jr. has warned the Informed East Vincent Residents not to make any "false and defamatory statements regarding the use of CCOEV funds for political purposes." The undeniable registrant for the domain site is CCOEV. The IEVR group is not responsible for Elaine Milito's "inadvertent failure" to remove the CCOEV as the registrant, not just one time, or two times, but a total of three times.
Elaine Milito's "inadvertent failure" brings into question her ability to lead. If Mrs. Milito is incapable of changing the registrant name for the account, three different times, what makes her capable of making decisions for our residents and our township? Who will she blame when she "inadvertently fails" again? Will contacting another solicitor be part of her plan? Also, as a result of her "inadvertent failure" to remove the CCOEV registrant information, is it possible that CCOEV ends up in litigation of it's own due to this "inadvertent failure?" Finally, one should question Elaine Milito's choice for solicitor to represent her. John S. Carnes, Jr., as Coatesville's solicitor, attempted to use eminent domain to take away a family farm. See http://www.saveourfarm.com/ for more information on the Saha case.
Elaine Milito seems to be the champion of saving land. Why would she hire an attorney who fought to take private land away from a family for public use? Why would Elaine Milito condone increasing our own township residential build-out 48 % (in the least) above and beyond what all the advisory boards (Phoenixville Regional Plan and Chester County Planning Commission) suggest and all north of the power lines only (see Aug. 6,2008 blog post)?
Might we suggest that Elaine Milito invest her time and energy sharing with the residents of our township what she has planned for us? What can she do for the residents of East Vincent Township other than investing her energy and time threatening a local resident and group who merely reported on a document on which SHE and her attorney admit she made a "mistake."
Based upon Solicitor Carne's, Jr. representation for Elaine Milito, we have made amends to the statement as noted above, however, we will continue to inform our residents about vital issues affecting our township. We will not be bullied. We feel this letter from Elaine Milito's Democrat Party solicitor is meant to stop political discussion and silence any dissenting viewpoints other residents may have. Again, The IEVR group is made up of Democrats, Republicans and Independents who came together to stop the Residential Bonus Density Multiplier. We have continued to attend meetings so that our residents can have a voice in decisions made in this township; decisions made by our elected and appointed officials. This blog will continue to present facts and allow our readers to draw their own conclusions and won't be silenced by threatening letters.
Finally, we would like to leave our readers with an e-mail sent to IEVR by Elaine Milito, president of CCOEV, welcoming us into the arena of informing East Vincent Township residents back in August of 2008:
----- Forwarded Message -----From: "Elaine Milito" <emilito1@comcast.net>To: informedeastvincentresidents@comcast.netSent: Friday, August 8, 2008 8:15:36 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada EasternSubject: Don't hide!
I attach no significance to people who don’t say who they are. –Elaine Milito
Our guess is that we have become significant enough to be threatened by you and your attorney Mrs. Elaine Milito.
Thank you to all of our residents who take the time to read this blog, stay informed and challenge your appointed, elected and campaigning officials! Please continue to share this blog with your friends and neighbors and let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you and have a nice day!
The Informed East Vincent Residents Group
http://www.informedeastvincentresidents.blogspot.com/
informedeastvincentresidents@gmail.com
Monday, October 5, 2009
East Vincent Township Board of Supervisors' Meeting, This Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 7:30 P.M.
The East Vincent Township Board of Supervisors' Meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the East Vincent Township Municipal Building located at 262 Ridge Road.
The Agenda for this meeting is as follows:
EAST VINCENT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
October 7, 2009
Call To Order: Chairman John Funk
AGENDA:
1. Minutes of September 2, 2009
2. Financial Reports:
Bills Listed for Approval
August Financials / Fund Report / Balance Sheets
Tax Collector’s Report (August)
3. August Reports:
Police Report
Fire Company / Ambulance Report
Code Enforcement Officer’s Report
4. Supervisors’ Reports:
5. Ordinances:
Ordinance #200 – amending Code regarding maximum speed limits and stop intersections
Ordinance regarding attorney’s fees for collection matters -- motion to advertise
6. Other Matters:
Historic Inventory Plan
Appointment to Park & Recreation Board
Open Space Acquisition
7. Correspondence:
French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust, seeking donation
Chester County Planning Commission, review of Phoenixville Regional Comprehensive Plan
Consistency Review
8. Minutes:
Environmental Advisory Council: Minutes of June 2
Historical Commission: Minutes of August 12 and September 9
Park & Recreation Board: Notes of August 25 and September 22
9. **PUBLIC COMMENT**
10. Release:
Vincent Meadows, Release #8
11. Announcement: Computer Recycling Event scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 8 – noon.
Sponsored by the Environmental Advisory Board. Small electronics also accepted.
Adjourn
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have pertaining to issues and/or proposals affecting our township.
Thank You and Have A Nice Day,
The Informed East Vincent Residents Group
http://www.informedeastvincentresidents.blogspot.com/
informedeastvincentresidents@gmail.com
The Agenda for this meeting is as follows:
EAST VINCENT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
October 7, 2009
Call To Order: Chairman John Funk
AGENDA:
1. Minutes of September 2, 2009
2. Financial Reports:
Bills Listed for Approval
August Financials / Fund Report / Balance Sheets
Tax Collector’s Report (August)
3. August Reports:
Police Report
Fire Company / Ambulance Report
Code Enforcement Officer’s Report
4. Supervisors’ Reports:
5. Ordinances:
Ordinance #200 – amending Code regarding maximum speed limits and stop intersections
Ordinance regarding attorney’s fees for collection matters -- motion to advertise
6. Other Matters:
Historic Inventory Plan
Appointment to Park & Recreation Board
Open Space Acquisition
7. Correspondence:
French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust, seeking donation
Chester County Planning Commission, review of Phoenixville Regional Comprehensive Plan
Consistency Review
8. Minutes:
Environmental Advisory Council: Minutes of June 2
Historical Commission: Minutes of August 12 and September 9
Park & Recreation Board: Notes of August 25 and September 22
9. **PUBLIC COMMENT**
10. Release:
Vincent Meadows, Release #8
11. Announcement: Computer Recycling Event scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 8 – noon.
Sponsored by the Environmental Advisory Board. Small electronics also accepted.
Adjourn
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have pertaining to issues and/or proposals affecting our township.
Thank You and Have A Nice Day,
The Informed East Vincent Residents Group
http://www.informedeastvincentresidents.blogspot.com/
informedeastvincentresidents@gmail.com
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