NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 7, 2008

The New London Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting convened at 7:35 PM at the New London Township Building, New London, PA.  The following Supervisors were present:   Chairman, Dale Lauver; Member, Robert Barto; Member, Gerard Porter.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No public comment on agenda items.

SCHEDULED ACTION/PRESENTATION TOPICS

Rebecca Werner

Rebecca Werner, a resident on Oxford Road presented the Board of Supervisors with a petition requesting Hidden Driveway, Children at Play and Bus Stop signs installed.  She also stated that speeding is an issue.  The Board of Supervisors asked her to attend a special meeting that will be held in the near future to address the issues of speeding in New London Township.

Road Bids

On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, McMinn’s Asphalt was approved as the successful blacktop bidder and Martin Limestone was approved as the successful aggregate bidder.  The vote was unanimous.

New London Village

On a motion by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the New London Village Preliminary Plan dated February 14, 2007 was denied due to applicant no longer having option to purchase land and any other items that may be outstanding including an extension letter not being received.  The vote was unanimous.

Joint Comprehensive Plan

Ron Ragan explained that he spoke with the County Planning Commission to discuss the possibility of doing away with the Joint Comprehensive Plan and just have a New London Comprehensive Plan.  They request that New London meet with Penn Township to discuss before coming to a decision.  A date will be set to meet with Penn Township.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, the June 5, 2008 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes were approved.  The vote was unanimous.

TREASURER’S REPORT

On a motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Bills To Be Paid for August were approved and the financial reports were accepted as presented.   The vote was unanimous.

STAFF REPORTS

Planning Commission

Ron Ragan reported that there is 1 new Subdivision Plan – New London United Methodist Church.  This Plan consists basically of a lot line change.  Some minor zoning ordinance changes will be ready for advertising by the end of the year.

Engineer

Ron Ragan reported that he met with Bob Laird of PennDOT regarding work at Rt. 896 & Oxford Road.

Zoning Officer

Trish Fagan reported that eleven (11) permits were issued in July; one (1) was for a single-family dwelling, four (4) U&O’s were issued; three (3) were for single-family dwellings.

Emergency Management

No report.

Newsletter

No activity.

Property & Building Use

Dale Lauver reported the process of getting quotes for all windows in the meeting room will be completed soon.

Roadmaster

Work at Route 896 and W. Avondale Road is continuing.

Assessment Appeals

Six (6) residents have scheduled hearings.

Refuse & Recycling

No activity.

Road Enhancement

No action.

OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS

There was discussion regarding sewage and the Cox Subdivision.

The meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Trish Fagan

Secretary