The New London Township Board of Supervisors Meeting convened at 7:40 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
Glidden Tract Final Subdivision Plan
Gannon representative Kelly Sullivan asked for approval of the Glidden Tract Final Subdivision Plan. Ron Ragan explained that the Improvement Guarantee and the Letter of Credit are still outstanding.
On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Glidden Tract Final Subdivision Plan dated February 7, 2005 Latest Revision September 29, 2005 was approved conditioned upon the applicant/developer obtaining satisfactory financial security as approved by the Township.
Mr. John David St. John asked how stormwater will be handled. Township Engineer, Ron Ragan gave an overview of the stormwater management system that will be installed.
The vote was unanimous.
Resolution 2006-5-2 Glidden Tract Final Subdivision Plan Conditional Approval
On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Board adopted Resolution 2006-05-02 Glidden Tract Final Subdivision Plan Conditional Approval. There was no public comment. The vote was unanimous.
David Marshall Final Subdivision Plan
On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Board accepted the DDM Properties extension letter dated April 19, 2006 for the David Marshal Final Subdivision Plan. There was no public comment. The vote was unanimous.
Cox Farm Final Subdivision Plan
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the Board accepted the Lake Roeder Hillard & Associates extension letter dated May 3, 2006 for the Cox Farm Final Subdivision Plan. There was no public comment. The vote was unanimous.
Cox Farm One Lot Add-On Final Subdivision Plan
On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Board accepted the Lake Roeder Hillard & Associates extension letter dated May 3, 2006 for the Cox Farm One Lot Add-On Final Subdivision Plan. There was no public comment. The vote was unanimous.
Harkins Preliminary Subdivision Plan
Jack Wuerstle, attorney for the developer, provided an update on the Harkins Subdivision. The tri-party Sewage Agreement between Campbell, Cox and Harkins is still in process and there is an open engineering issue regarding additional drip area being required. Mr. Wuerstle stated that with the possible addition of three parcels, additional drip area may be available. The Fernsler property can provide drip area for their tract as well as the amount needed for the Harkins tract. Bob Barto stated that the developer needs to provide the tri-party agreement.
Dennis Satnick, developer’s representative, stated that the Township should decide which direction the sewer line should go in order to get to Route 896. The developer will work toward an easement from a property owner on Route 896.
Resolution No. 2006-5-1 Submittal of the David Marshall Sewage Facilities Planning Module to DEP
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the Board adopted Resolution No. 2006-5-1 Submittal of the David Marshall Sewage Facilities Planning Module to DEP. There was no public comment. The vote was unanimous.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the April 6, 2006 Regular Meeting Minutes were approved. There was no public comment. The vote was unanimous.
TREASURER’S REPORT
On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Bills To Be Paid for May 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 is reviewing the Wynstone Subdivision and a one lot minor subdivision on Mt. Hope Road. Ordinance amendments will be reviewed by the Planning Commission and with the Board’s approval will be forwarded to the county in June. Ron provided the Board with the Vision Partnership Grant Application for the Township’s Master Plan for the Village District.
On a motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Board approved forwarding the Vision Partnership Grant Application to the county. There was no public comment. The vote was unanimous.
Engineer Report
Ron Ragan reported that he will be working on details for the Church Road improvements.
Zoning Officer
Zoning Officer, Trish Fagan, reported that eleven (11) Building Permits were issued in April, four (4) of which were for new homes, and that three (3) Use and Occupancy Permits were issued.
Tax Collector
Joanne Lewis submitted a check to the Township for real estate taxes in the amount of $179,000.00.
Emergency Management
Mike Predmore introduced David Flad, the Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator. Mike explained that the Points of Distribution (PODS) is a plan to inoculate residents within 48 hours of a possible outbreak of Avian Flu or radiation release. Areas have been designated and the Avon Grove Intermediate Unit would be used for this purpose. AGREM will have an alternate Emergency Management Center at the Intermediate School. The Township Building is the main Emergency Management Center.
Newsletter
The draft newsletter will be mailed to the Township next week.
Property & Building Use
The painter is working on the window ledges and the porch. The playground equipment will be inspected.
Roadmaster
Road work has begun on the items listed by the Board of Supervisors and the Roadmaster after inspecting the roads in the Township.
Road Enhancement Committee
No report.
Refuse and Recycling Committee
Ken Lomax will meet with the Planning Commission to discuss the ordinance.
Assessment Appeals
Four (4) assessment appeals hearings are scheduled in May.
Act 209 Committee
No report.
OLD BUSINESS
Bob Barto discussed correspondence from Chester Water Authority, Martha Straus and DEP.
NEW BUSINESS
Jack Weber reported that Sam Ballasteri is a new member of the Road Enhancement Committee.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kenneth Roark asked about zoning in the Township.
John David St. John asked that the Zoning Hearing Board be added to Staff Reports.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Trish Fagan
“Secretary