On a motion by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, Dale Lauver was nominated as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Dale Lauver abstained from the vote.
On a motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, Bob Barto was nominated as Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Bob Barto abstained from the vote.
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the following appointments and re-appointments were made. The vote was unanimous.
| Secretary/Treasurer | Patricia (Trish) Fagan |
| Assistant Secretary | Terri Kukoda |
| Clerk | Diane Corcoran |
| Roadmaster | Jack Arrell |
| Zoning Officer | Patricia Fagan |
| Planning Commission Secretary | Peg Healy |
| Chairman of Vacancy Board | Ron Ragan |
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the following appointments and re-appointments were made. The vote was unanimous.
| Township Engineer | Ragan Associates, Inc. |
| Township Solicitor | R. Samuel McMichael |
| Township Alternate Solicitor | Lentz, Cantor & Massey, Ltd. |
| Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor | Brutscher, Foley, Milliner & Land, LLP |
| Zoning Hearing Board Alternate Solicitor | John Spangler |
On a motion by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the following items were approved. The vote was unanimous.
Two signatures are required on all checks – Board of Supervisor and/or Treasurer.
- Bank Depositories are The People’s Bank of Oxford (Penn National) and PLGIT for the Township General Fund.
- Bank Depository for the Township State Fund is PLGIT and The Peoples Bank of Oxford (Penn National).
- Bank Depository for all other funds for the Township is PLGIT and The Peoples Bank of Oxford (Penn National).
- Mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicles is 48.5 cents per mile.
- Voting delegate for the State Convention is Trish Fagan.
- Newspaper of Record is the Daily Local News.
- Township Board of Supervisor’s Meetings for 2007 will be held on the first Thursday and Third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM.
- Planning Commission Meetings for 2007 will be held on the second Wednesday and last Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM.
Resolution No. 2007-01 Emergency Services
On a motion made Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, Resolution No. 2007-01 Emergency Services was adopted. The vote was unanimous.
The Reorganization Meeting was adjourned at 8:07 PM.
The Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting convened at 8:07 PM.
PUBLIC COMMENT
John D. St. John spoke regarding the public comment policy.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
Twin Chimneys Preliminary Subdivision Plan
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the Board accepted the Schoor DePalma extension letter dated January 2, 2007 for the Twin Chimneys Preliminary Subdivision Plan. The vote was unanimous.
Harkins 92 Lot Preliminary Subdivision Plan
The New London Township Planning Commission has recommended approval with conditions of the Harkins 92 lot Preliminary Subdivision Plan. Ron Ragan recommended tabling this issue until the ordinances are amended. Jack Wuersle, attorney for the Harkins subdivision, was in agreement with waiting for the zoning amendments.
Ordinance Nos. 2007-1 Conditional Use Procedures and General Standards; 2007-2 NLV District Design Standards; and 2007-3 Recreation Lands & Facilities
This item was opened for public comment due to it not being listed on the Agenda. John D. St John asked where these zoning amendments originated. Ron Ragan stated that work on the ordinances may originate with the Board of Supervisors, Zoning Officer, Chester County Planning Commission or the Township Planning Commission. Mr. St. John stated that he does not agree with changing the distance from 1,000 square feet to 500 square feet.
On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Dale Lauver, the Board adopted Ordinance Nos. 2007-1 Conditional Use Procedures and General Standards; 2007-2 NLV District Design Standards; and 2007-3 Recreation Lands & Facilities. The vote was unanimous.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Dale Lauver, the December 7, 2006 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 January 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 stated that one other zoning amendment needs to be reworked by the Planning Commission and returned to the Chester County Planning Commission for review. A Sketch Plan for the Matsen property was presented to the Planning Commission. The next village master plan ordinance meeting is scheduled for January 15th at 7:00 PM.
Engineer
Ron Ragan stated that he, Jack Arrell and Chip Pusey walked Church Road and that the road cartway is not in the center of the right-of-way.
Ron stated that survey work needs to be done on Conards Mill Road and the Board approved the expenditure for Crossan-Raimato to perform this work.
Ron requested that the revised information from the GIS Department be purchased for the Township.
Zoning Officer
Nine (9) building permits were issued in January, four (4) of which were for new homes.
Tax Collector
Emergency Management
Avon Grove Regional Emergency Management (AGREM) members met in December at which time Mike Predmore was appointed Chairman and Dale Lauver was appointed Vice-Chairman. AGREM meetings for 2007 will be held of the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Plans to paint the upstairs of the Township Building are still on-going. AGREM will begin work on an ordinance to inspect multi-family units and rental properties for smoke detectors.
Trails, Greenways and Open Space Committee
No report.
Newsletter
No report.
Property & Building Use
Dale will get estimates for the roof and for painting.
Roadmaster
Roadwork is still in progress.
Road Enhancement Committee
Dale reported that the bank work on Mt. Hope Road will wait until spring.
Assessment Appeals
Nine (9) assessment appeal hearings are scheduled for January 24th.
OLD BUSINESS
Gerry Porter reported that the Act 209 meeting will be held on January 22nd.
NEW BUSINESS
No new business.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Gerry Porter opened the floor for public comment. Comments were made by various residents regarding the ordinance amendments and the cell tower at the firehouse.
The meeting adjourned at 9:18 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Trish Fagan
Secretary