{"id":24616,"date":"2015-02-03T13:53:46","date_gmt":"2015-02-03T18:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=24616"},"modified":"2015-02-03T13:53:25","modified_gmt":"2015-02-03T18:53:25","slug":"e-marlborough-police-chief-to-retire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=24616","title":{"rendered":"E. Marlborough police chief to retire"},"content":{"rendered":"

Concerns voiced about cell tower’s flashing red lights<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

By Karen Cresta<\/strong><\/span>, Correspondent, The Times<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"EastMarlboroughPD\"<\/a>EAST MARLBOROUGH \u2013 The Board of Supervisor\u2019s meeting on Monday night was preempted by the announcement that Gerald Davis, the township’s Chief of Police, was retiring after 40 years of service.<\/p>\n

Davis was the first Chief of Police for the township police department.\u00a0 Prior to this appointment, he served as a law enforcement officer in other agencies in Southern Chester County.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe served this township faithfully and selflessly since the department was established and for over 40 years he has been a dedicated public servant in this community and we\u2019re grateful for his dedication, his caring, and his integrity,\u201d Supervisors Chairman Cuyler Walker stated.<\/p>\n

On behalf of the entire board, Cuyler added, \u201cWe wish him nothing but the best in his retirement.\u201d<\/p>\n

Walker\u2019s announcement was no surprise since Davis informed the board last year that he would be retiring in 2015. \u00a0His retirement was a major reason a new trailer for the temporary police headquarters was kept at the township building site despite his suggestion on a new location.<\/p>\n

In May 2014, Davis suggested that the board relocate the site for the headquarters to a location near the new park in the village of Unionville. In September 2014, and after the announcement that Davis would be retiring, it seemed that Lieutenant Robert Clarke – who would remain on the police force \u2013 wanted the site for the headquarters to remain too \u2013 on the site with the other township personnel.<\/p>\n

The motion presented in September to put the new and bigger trailer on the current site of the township building passed 3-2 in favor (Eddie Caudill, John Sarro and Richard Hannum were in favor – overturning the previous unanimous decision to move the site as Davis suggested. (Caudill was not present during the original vote in May.)<\/p>\n

One of the reasons for a new trailer was that the old one did not have a bathroom.\u00a0 In addition to the delivery and set up costs of approximately $7,600 and the yearly lease in the amount of $7,200, a few unforeseen monthly bills regarding the new trailer needed approval from the board on Monday night.<\/p>\n

During the review of the monthly bills report, Supervisor Robert Weer questioned the cost of a hefty plumbing bill in the amount of $2,800.\u00a0 Township Manager Jane Laslo indicated that the bill was for a burst pipe that caused damage to the trailer.\u00a0 The $2,800 bill was for the cost of the pipe, toilet and flooring replacement. In addition, a separate bill for $495 was for a hot water heater replacement.<\/p>\n

Dennis Mellinger, the township’s Roadmaster, informed the board that the trailer wasn\u2019t getting water and the heat tape that wrapped the pipes didn\u2019t work because the first cold spell in January still froze the pipes which caused them to burst.<\/p>\n

Mellinger also confirmed that another bill will be submitted for four more loads of salt delivered earlier on Monday.<\/p>\n

On the agenda was a complaint by a resident, Mike Majeski, about a flashing red light that was affixed atop the AT&T cell tower recently due to FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) requirements for air traffic.\u00a0 The bright red light is visible at eye level inside his Rosedale Road residence based on the elevation where his home and the tower are located. It is also visible from Route 1 near the Longwood Fire Company and Orchard Valley housing development.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe light is a burden on our property and the neighbors,\u201d Majeski announced.\u00a0 \u201cIt\u2019s something you can\u2019t avoid seeing. It\u2019s just there all the time. It\u2019s quite a nuisance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Majeski also said that in his opinion it is a distraction to motorist and the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors and Kennett police are aware of the issues as well.<\/p>\n

Walker indicated that the township does not want the light there either and would like to find a way to prohibit it but it wouldn\u2019t be helpful to attempt to exercise authority over the FAA.\u00a0 He told Majeski he was open to ways to exercise more authority within the scope of the board and would continue to work on it with Solicitor Frone Crawford, Kennett Township, and the tenant of the cell tower.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt this point, our best prospect is to try to work cooperatively with the tenant of the tower and encourage them to figure out some sort of relief.\u00a0 I don\u2019t know if they can get rid of the light but maybe they could shield it. Our solicitor has been working actively with their attorney,\u201d Walker added.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are open for suggestions,\u201d Walker concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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