The New London Township Board of Supervisors Reorganization Meeting convened at 7:00 PM at the New London Township Building, New London, PA. The following Supervisors were present: Dale Lauver, Robert Barto and Gerard Porter. Township Tax Collector, Joanne Lewis was present acting as temporary Chairman.
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 Dale Lauver, seconded by Gerry Porter, Robert Barto was nominated as Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Robert Barto abstained from the vote.
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the following appointments and re-appointments were made. There was no comment from the public on the appointments and re-appointments. The vote was unanimous.
| Secretary/Treasurer | Trish Fagan |
| Assistant Secretary | Terri Kukoda |
| Roadmaster | Jack Arrell |
| Zoning Officer | Trish Fagan |
| Planning Commission Secretary | Peg Healy |
| Chairman of Vacancy Board | Ron Ragan |
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded 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 Attorney | Brutscher, Foley, Milliner & Land, LLP |
| Planning Commission Member (2 year term) | Eileen Sparling |
| Zoning Hearing Board Member (5 year term) | Sam Wilson |
Township Resident Michael Bohmier stated that the Zoning Hearing Board should decide which attorney represents the Zoning Hearing Board. Zoning Hearing Board Chairman John David St. John stated that the Board of Supervisors has not been handling the Zoning Hearing Board correctly. Discussion regarding Zoning Hearing Board practices ensued. Jack Williams stated that payment to the Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor is made by the Township.
Gerry Porter stated that the Township is appointing the law firm of Brustcher, Foley, Milliner & Land, LLP, as Solicitor for the Zoning Hearing Board. Gerry stated that Attorney Neil Land represents this firm and he feels that Neil has done an excellent job for the Township. Gerry asked Mr. St. John why he wants to change solicitors. John David St. John stated that he objects to the Zoning Hearing Board’s representation by Neil Land. Mr. Bohmier also objected to the Zoning Hearing Board’s representation by Neil Land.
Jack Williams suggested that the Zoning Hearing Board meet to discuss this issue prior to bringing the matter back before the Board of Supervisors.
On a motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the following items were approved. There was no public comment. 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 (National Penn) and PLGIT for the Township General Fund.
- Bank Depository for the Township State Fund is PLGIT.
- Bank Depository for all other funds for the Township is PLGIT.
- Mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicles is 44.5 cents per mile or the current approved IRS amount.
- Voting delegate for the State Convention is Trish Fagan.
- Newspapers of Record are the Chester County Press, Daily Local News, Avon Grove Sun.
- Township Board of Supervisor’s Meetings for 2006 will be held on the first Thursday and Third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM.
- Planning Commission Meetings for 2006 will be held on the second Wednesday and last Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM.
The Reorganization Meeting was adjourned at 8:07 PM.
The Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting convened at 8:08 PM.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment on agenda items. Bob Barto welcomed Gerry Porter to the Board of Supervisors.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
Darlington R. & Nancy S. Biehn Final Subdivision Plan
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the Board approved the Darlington R. & Nancy S. Biehn Final Subdivision Plan dated September 16, 2005 Latest Revision December 16, 2005 conditioned upon the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s approval of the Sewage Facility Module. There was no public comment. The vote was unanimous.
New London Presbyterian Church Land Development Plan
On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Board agreed to accept the Crossan-Raimato extension letter dated January 3, 2006 for the New London Presbyterian Church Land Development Plan. The vote was unanimous. There was no public comment.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
The December Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes dated December 1, 2005 was approved by Dale Lauver. Bob Barto was not in attendance at the December 1st meeting and Gerry Porter is newly elected to the position of Supervisor. There was no public comment.
TREASURER’S REPORT
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, 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
Bob Barto reported that the Planning Commission reviewed the riparian buffers and trails ordinance with David Sweet and that the McKinney sketch plan was discussed.
Zoning Officer
Three (3) Building Permits were issued in December, two (2) of which were for new homes. Eleven (11) Use and Occupancy Permits were issued.
Tax Collector
Joanne Lewis reported that she liened forty-one (41) properties totaling approximately $7,000.00.
Emergency Management
No report.
Newsletter
Work on the newsletters is in progress. All advertising space has been sold.
Property & Building Use
Emergency lights have been replaced. The downspout at the back of the building will be repaired and the exit lights will be illuminated.
Roadmaster
No report.
Road Enhancement Committee
No report.
Refuse and Recycling Committee
No report.
Assessment Appeals
None.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
John David St. John stated that he had asked who hires the Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor but did not receive an answer. He also asked if the Zoning Hearing Board could receive compensation for their services. John David St. John presented and read aloud a letter in which he stated that mail tampering took place in the Township Office due to the office staff opening a letter that was sent Certified Mail to the Township Office addressed to him as Chairman of the Zoning Hearing Board.
Gerry Porter stated that he will not tolerate any unethical behavior in the Township, whether it is from the Board, office staff or residents.
West Grove 2006 Fire Contract
On motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Board approved the signing of the West Grove 2006 Fire Contract. There was no public comment. The vote was unanimous.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Trish Fagan
Secretary