Township of Wallace

The meeting agenda focused primarily on trail-related activities and planning. Key discussions included active subdivision trail discussions with developers, map reviews and updates, and receiving updates from various township commissions. Detailed project discussions covered several specific trails, such as Highspire Estates Trail (addressing totem replacement, clearing needs, and dirt bike rider issues), Glen Dale Preserve, Colonial Woods Trail, Brandywine Hill, and others. Significant time was dedicated to linking portions of the public trail system, specifically the connection between Glendale and Springton Manor Farm, and Colonial Woods and Springton Manor Farm, which involved discussing maintenance with a landowner and awaiting results from a PECO grant application. Further agenda items addressed the Struble Northern Trail extension, including a parcel donation and coordination efforts with the Brandywine Conservancy and the new County Open Space Planner. The board also reviewed progress on minor revisions to the trail maps.

The Organization Meeting involved several reorganizational actions for 2004. Key appointments included Louis T. Schneider as Chairman and Jane M. Shields as Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Other reappointments covered the Secretary, Treasurer, Township Solicitor, Township Engineer, and members for various boards and commissions. Supervisory duties were assigned for the year, and resolutions were adopted to re-establish fee schedules for building permits, subdivisions, conditional use applications, and zoning hearings for 2004. Additionally, a resolution was adopted establishing boundaries for emergency services providers and approvals were granted for the Fire Company's fundraising calendar and the 2004 bill to Devereux for fee-in-lieu of taxes. The Reorganization Meeting concluded before the Business Meeting commenced, during which Treasurer's reports were approved, including payment of general fund and state fund bills. The Zoning Report detailed new building permits and granted approval for applying clean fill to one property, while an Enforcement Notice was issued to Sharp Builders.

Key discussions included a presentation by an interested party regarding the potential purchase and rehabilitation of the house located at #1180 on Little Conestoga Rd, for which more specific drawings were requested. Correspondence items were reviewed, including invitations and reports from the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is actively working on the Woodland Ordinance, specifically concerning Timber Harvesting and awaiting the final revision of Article X rework. The commission also reviewed the Chester County Day Historic Tour Newspaper and discussed the need to contact an individual to assess the stabilization requirements for the Lamb Tavern Springhouse. Finally, the 2010 Budget was submitted for review.

Key discussions included correspondence regarding the Indiantown School roof and bell tower repair proposal, which was denied funding from the Community Development Block Grant program. The Commission decided to send another letter to Heritage Builders concerning a tree growing too close to the historic springhouse in the Brandywine Hill subdivision. Planning Commission business involved a proposed division of land near Fairview Church, affecting at least three Class 1 historical properties, necessitating file review and contact with the landowner. In permanent collection updates, there was discussion about articles concerning the dissolution of the Brandywine Regional Force. Oral history activities involved an interview with Sandy Brannan and plans to interview Roger Bender. Old business addressed revisions to the website featuring the Indiantown School and the status of the Township Atlas refinement. New business involved the acceptance of the Proposed 2009 Budget totaling $1755.00.

The meeting covered correspondence, including an invitation to the Preservation Pennsylvania 2011 Awards Luncheon. Discussions addressed the status of the Atlas project requested by the Board of Supervisors. The Planning Commission's next steps regarding In-Law Suites in Article 13 were noted. Under old business, the return of the copier and requests for new supplies (envelopes) and file cabinet availability were addressed. New business focused on granting permission to Harold Miller to copy Indiantown School teacher pictures for an album, with the stipulation that photos must be noted as copied with permission from the Wallace Township Historical Commission. The commission also needs more information from Keri Grintz regarding postcard copies, discussed research being conducted by Perry Desmond of the Downingtown Historical Society on the D&L Railroad, and agreed to prepare a resolution honoring Roz Brewster for her service. The commission also noted the Glenmoore Village Task Force received a Recognition Award of Lifetime Achievement.