Board Of Supervisors Reorganization and Regular Meeting January 5, 2009

JANUARY 5, 2009
 

The New London Township Board of Supervisors Reorganization Meeting convened at 7:45 PM at the New London Township Building, New London, PA.  The following Supervisors were present:  Dale Lauver, Robert Barto and Gerard Porter. 

On a motion by Dale Lauver, seconded by Bob Barto, Gerry Porter was nominated as Temporary Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. 

On a motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, Dale Lauver was nominated as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.  Dale Lauver abstained from the vote.

On a motion by Gerry Porter and seconded by Bob Barto, the nominations for Chairman of the Board of Supervisors were closed.

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 by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, the nominations for Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors were closed.

On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the following appointments and re-appointments were made.  The vote was unanimous.

 

Secretary/Treasurer Trish Fagan
Tax Clerk/Collector Roxanna Schroll
Open Records Officer Kim Malone
Roadmaster Jack Arrell
Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer Trish Fagan
Planning Commission Secretary Kim Malone

On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, Kim Malone was re-appointed as Assistant Secretary.

On a motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Gerry Porter, Bob Barto was re-appointed as Planning Commission Member.

On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, Eileen Sparling was re-appointed as Planning Commission Member.

On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, Andrew Keegan was re-appointed as Zoning Hearing Board Member.

On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, Ron Ragan was re-appointed as Chairman of the Vacancy Board.

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 McMichael, Heiney & Sebastian, LLC

On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, Lentz, Cantor & Massey, Ltd. were re-appointed as Alternate Solicitor.

On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, Brutscher, Foley, Milliner & Land, LLP were re-appointed as Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor.

On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, John Spangler was re-appointed as Zoning Hearing Board Alternate Solicitor.

On a motion by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the following item was approved:  Any combination of signatures of Board of Supervisors and Secretary/Treasurer will be sufficient for the signing of checks. The vote was unanimous.

On a motion by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Bank Depositories for the General Fund are National Penn Bank and PLGIT, the Bank Depository for the Township State Fund is PLGIT and the Bank Depository for all other funds for the Township is PLGIT.  The vote was unanimous.

On a motion by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Township Board of Supervisor’s Meetings for 2009 will be held on the first Thursday and third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM and the Township Planning Commission Meetings for 2009 will be held on the second Wednesday and last Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM.

The vote was unanimous.

On a motion by Bob Barto, seconded by Dale Lauver, the mileage reimbursement rate will be 55 cents per mile or current IRS rate.   The vote was unanimous.

On a motion by Bob Barto, seconded by Dale Lauver, the voting delegate for the State Convention (and approval of expenses) is Trish Fagan.  The vote was unanimous.

On a motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the newspapers of record are the Daily Local News & The Avon Grove Sun.  The vote was unanimous.

Resolution No. 2009-1-1- Emergency Services for 2009

On a motion to approve made by Bob Barto and seconded by Gerry Porter, the Resolution was approved.  The vote was unanimous.

The Reorganization Meeting was adjourned at 7:59 PM. 

The Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting convened at 8:00 PM.

PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment.
 
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

Resolution No. 2009-1-2- Open Records Fee Schedule

On a motion to approve made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Resolution was approved.  The vote was unanimous.

Resolution No. 2009-1-3- dotGrants Authorization

On a motion to approve made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Resolution was approved.  The vote was unanimous.

Resolution No. 2009-1-4- Township Fee Schedule

On a motion to approve made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Resolution was approved.  The vote was unanimous.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

On a motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Gerry Porter, the December 4, 2008 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes were approved.  Bob Barto abstained from the vote.

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 reported that there are no new subdivision or land development plans.  A draft application for the Township’s Comprehensive Plan was sent to the Chester County Planning Commission.
 
Engineer
Ron Ragan reported that Quimby Road has stormwater runoff issues.
 
Zoning Officer
Trish Fagan reported that seven (7) permits were issued in December, two (2) of which were for new homes.  Six Use & Occupancy Certificates were issued in December, two (2) of which were for single family dwellings.
 
Tax Collector
Roxanne Schroll will submit the tax lien list to the County on Friday, January 9th.
 
Emergency Management
David Flad reported that 2 radio checks will be performed.
 
Newsletter
No activity.
 
Property & Building Use
Township Building windows are to be replaced in most heated areas.
 
Roadmaster
Jack Arrell reported that road maintenance work is continuing   Jack arranged for removal of large amount of trash deposited on shoulder of Conard Mill Road which was reported to PA Sate Police.  Jack reported that we received another load of salt at shed.    Jack inspected Quimby Road after receiving report from Ron Ragan—Penn Township needs to be contacted for total repairs.  Jack also arranged for the removal of trees/limbs that had fallen as a result of a storm that had blocked Township roads.
 
Refuse & Recycling
No activity.
 
Road Enhancement Committee
No activity.
 
Assessment Appeals
None.
 
OLD BUSINESS
None.
 
NEW BUSINESS
None.
 
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 PM.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Trish Fagan
Secretary