The New London Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting convened at 7:30 PM at the New London Township Building, New London, PA. The following Supervisors were present: Dale Lauver and Gerard Porter.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
John David St. John stated that he wants to reserve the right to comment on agenda items.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
2006 Audit
John Lupfer, Township Auditor, presented an overview of the 2006 Audit. The auditor’s recommend that the interest in the Subdivision Escrow Fund be transferred to the Capital Fund or Safety Improvement Fund, or to any fund that the Board would choose.
Sharon Shan Correspondence dated March 12, 2007
Sharon Shan refused to read her letter dated March 12, 2007 so Chairman Dale Lauver moved onto the next agenda item.
Academy Farms Preliminary Subdivision Plan (Harkins I)
Jack Wuerstle, attorney for Harkins Properties LLC, gave a synopsis of the Academy Farms ninety-two (92) single-family residence subdivision plan. The Township Planning Commission has recommended approval of the thirteen (13) Waiver Requests. Jack Wuerstle reviewed each Waiver Request with the Board.
Stacy Fuller, attorney for Mr. and Mrs. McIlvain whose property abuts the subdivision, gave an overview of their concerns which includes the wetlands delineation. They are requesting that the Township hire an expert to perform the wetlands delineation if the Army Corps of Engineers declines jurisdiction. Stacy provided the Board with a letter outlining concerns that they would like to be included as conditions.
On a motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded Gerry Porter, the Board agreed to grant the thirteen (13) Waiver Requests for the Academy Farms Preliminary Subdivision Plan (Harkins I) as listed in Ragan Engineering Associates Inc. correspondence dated December 14, 2006. The vote was unanimous.
On a motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Board approved the Academy Farms Preliminary Subdivision Plan dated July 1, 2002 Latest Revision November 29, 2006 with the following conditions:
- The Applicant must resolve, to the satisfaction of the Board of Supervisors and prior to final plan approval for the project, all open issues as set forth in the Ragan Engineering Associates, Inc. review letter dated December 12, 2006.
- The applicant must resolve, to the satisfaction the Board of Supervisors and prior to final plan approval for the project, all items designated “to be resolved at final plan” as set forth in the Ragan Engineering Associates, Inc. review letter dated December 12, 2006, specifically items B(1), B(2), B(4) through B(8), C(9) through C(14), C(16) through C(22), C(24) through C(28), E(1) and E(2), H(2) through H(4) and F(8).
- The Township’s Road Enhancement Committee shall review the design of the entrances to the subdivision, make its recommendation to the Supervisors and resolve any outstanding issues prior to final plan approval for the project.
- Due to the age of the wetlands delineation, the Applicant shall prepare and submit a new wetlands delineation prior to final plan approval for the project.
- The applicant shall provide current PNDI search results prior to final plan approval for the project.
- The applicant shall comply with all zoning and subdivision ordinance requirements unless specific relief has been granted by the Zoning Hearing Board or the Board of Supervisors prior to final plan approval for the project.
The vote was unanimous.
Resolution No. 2007-4-1 Roadway Efficiency Analysis Approval
Al Federico, from McCormick Taylor, gave an overview of the Roadway Efficiency Analysis and explained that the Capital Improvement Plan is the next step in the Act 209 Impact Fee process.
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, the Board adopted Resolution No. 2007-4-1 Roadway Efficiency Analysis Approval. The vote was unanimous.
Marshall Final Subdivision Plan
On a motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Board agreed to accept the DDM Properties, LLC extension letter dated April 5, 2007 for the Marshall Final Subdivision Plan. The vote was unanimous.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
On a motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Gerry Porter, the March 1, 2007 Public Hearing Minutes and the March 1, 2007 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 April were approved and the financial reports were accepted as presented. The vote was unanimous.
STAFF REPORTS
Planning Commission
Consultant Thomas Comitta gave an overview of the Village District Master Plan and stated that the revised draft will be submitted on April 11th at 6:00 PM. Mr. Comitta stated that he has reviewed the Stanwell tract sketch plan.
Engineer
Ron Ragan stated that he met with Mount Hope Road property owners Robert and Kim Crossan. The Board will review the options for the road bank grading work. Ron stated that Jack Arrell feels that the right-of-way should be surveyed. Dale stated that both he and Gerry are in favor of agreeing to the Crossan’s landscaping proposal.
Ron stated that he will meet with a Conard Mill Road resident who also has concerns regarding the road work.
Ron stated that he met with Jack Arrell to discuss roadwork for this year.
Zoning Officer
Eight (8) building permits were issued in March.
Tax Collector
Tax Collector, Joanne Lewis, reported that $55,000 in real estates taxes was collected this month.
Emergency Management
Dale Lauver reported that a weather drill will be performed on Tuesday.
Newsletter
Work on the newsletter is in progress.
Property & Building Use
The bell tower in the Township Building will be repaired to stop leaks.
Roadmaster
Church Road work is in progress.
Road Enhancement Committee
Jack Weber rode with the Board of Supervisors on the tour to inspect roads in the Township.
Assessment Appeals
No assessment appeals.
OLD BUSINESS
No old business.
NEW BUSINESS
No new business.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment.
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Trish Fagan
Secretary