BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 1, 2006

The New London Township Board of Supervisors Meeting convened at 7:34 PM at the New London Township Building, New London, PA.  The following Supervisors were present:  Dale Lauver, Robert Barto and Gerard Porter.

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no public comment on agenda items.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

Cornerstone Final Subdivision Plan (McDowell Property)

On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Board accepted the Lake Roeder Hillard & Associates extension letter dated May 25, 2006 for the Cornerstone Final Subdivision Plan (McDowell Property).  There was no public comment.  The vote was unanimous.

Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) Southern Center for the Arts and Technology Preliminary Land Development Plan

Township Engineer Ron Ragan has reviewed the CCIU Southern Center for the Arts and Technology Preliminary Land Development Plan dated January 17, 2006 and confirmed that the project proposes no sanitary sewer construction, generation, or conveyance within New London Township.

On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Board agreed to defer the CCIU Southern Center for the Arts and Technology Sewage Facilities Planning Module review and approval process to Penn Township.  There was no public comment.  The vote was unanimous.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the May 4, 2006 Regular Meeting Minutes were approved.  There was no public comment.  The vote was unanimous.

TREASURER’S REPORT

On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the Bills To Be Paid for June were approved and the financial reports were accepted as presented.  There was no public comment.  The vote was unanimous.

STAFF REPORTS

Planning Commission

Ron Ragan reported that the Planning Commission interviewed two candidates for the vacancy and that one more will be interviewed prior to making a recommendation to the Board.  Proposed ordinance revisions will be submitted to the Board when complete.  The Planning Commission did a site walk at the Wynstone Subdivision.

Engineer Report

Township Engineer, Ron Ragan, reported that he working on the NPDES MS4 Stormwater report and that State Road to the Wheatland Farms Subdivision will have a water line in the trench.

Zoning Officer

Zoning Officer, Trish Fagan, reported that fifteen (15) Building Permits were issued in May, two (2) of which were for new homes, and that eight (8) Use and Occupancy Permits were issued.

Tax Collector

Tax Collector, Joanne Lewis, reported that a fair amount of taxes are still being received and that approximately $900.00 has been reimbursed from interims.

Emergency Management

No report.

Newsletter

The draft newsletter has been received and is being proofread.

Property & Building Use

The painter will be back on Monday and Dale will contact someone to do window replacement.

Roadmaster

Roadbanks are being mowed.

Road Enhancement Committee

Jack Weber reported that the Oxford Road subdivision was checked for sight distance.

Refuse and Recycling Committee

No report.

Assessment Appeals

No assessment appeals.

Act 209 Committee

No report.

OLD BUSINESS

Charlie Shock from the New London Presbyterian Church stated that he believes that all necessary paperwork has been submitted to the Township.  Ron Ragan stated that all the paperwork has been received.

NEW BUSINESS

NIMS Training

Dale reported that Mike Predmore has scheduled NIMS training.

Signal Service Contract

The contract for maintenance of the traffic light is due to be signed.  The amount of the contract remains the same but costs for repairs has increased.

On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Board agreed to renew the Signal Service Contract for maintenance and repairs of the traffic light.  There was no public comment.  The vote was unanimous.

Jennersville Hospital Auxiliary

Gerry Porter referred to a Chester County Press article stating that Joanne Lewis is involved in the auxiliary for the Jennersville Hospital.  The Board thanked Joanne for her years of service.

PUBLIC COMMENT

John David St. John spoke regarding Zoning Hearing Board issues.

Roland Elliott spoke regarding the Masonic Lodge lease.

The meeting adjourned at 9:14 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Trish Fagan
Secretary