NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES December 6, 2007

The New London Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting convened at 7:30 PM at the New London Township Building, New London, PA.  The following Supervisors were present:  Chairman, Dale Lauver; Vice Chairman, Robert Barto; Member, Gerard Porter.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

There were no public comments on the Agenda.

John R. St. John

Mr. St. John would like 3 residences on 7.3 acres.  Carol St. John & John R. St. John gave an overview that there is a sewage module for a third dwelling on the parcel.  The issue will be explored further.

New London Ventures

Mike Shiring, attorney for New London Ventures asked the Board of Supervisors to approve the waivers stated on page 3 of Ragan Engineering’s November 13th letter (a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto).  Ron Ragan stated that if the waivers are granted, that New London Ventures can proceed with a Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan.  On a motion made by Bob Barto, and seconded by Gerry Porter, the waivers were granted.  The vote was unanimous.

Gannon/Glidden

Todd Gannon gave a synopsis of prior activity on the Final Gannon Subdivision Plan.  Mr. Gannon explained the minor changes to the Plan that was presented to the Board.  Ron Ragan stated that the Township has not received information that the legal issues involving the Shaws has been resolved.  Motion to approve the Glidden Tract Subdivision Plan dated 2/7/05, latest revision 1/15/07, conditioned upon receipt of Performance Guarantee and documentation that the lawsuit with the Shaws is resolved and that these conditions are met within 90 days was made by Bob Barto, and seconded by Gerry Porter, the vote was unanimous.

Cox Subdivision and Cox 1 Lot Spin-off

On a Motion made by Gerry Porter and seconded by Bob Barto, an extension for both plans until March 31, 2008 was approved.  The vote was unanimous.

Charles Lester Subdivision

Ken Crossan presented the Board of Supervisors with the Final Plans for the subdivision.  Ron Ragan stated that the Planning Commission was in agreement with the Note added to the Plan regarding sight distance.  On a motion made by Dale Lauver, and seconded by Gerry Porter, the Plan dated 5/22/07, latest revision 11/8/07 was approved.  The vote was unanimous.

Concord Pets Final Land Development Plan

Ken Crossan presented the Board of Supervisors with the Concord Pets Final Land Development Plan.  Ron Ragan stated that the sign out front will be incorporated into a wall in front of the property.  Ron also stated that a Performance Guarantee will be submitted to cover E&S, stormwater, landscaping and lighting. On a Motion made by Gerry Porter, and seconded by Bob Barto to approve Plan conditioned on Performance Guarantee being posted was approved.  The vote was unanimous.

Ken Crossan Residence-Saginaw Road

Mr. Crossan presented a letter to the Board of Supervisors stating that he is planning to move his office into the house he resides in when he moves into his new house on Saginaw Road.

Randy Geis, Havenstone Subdivision

Mr. Geis explained to the Board of Supervisors that additional speed controls are needed on Sherer Drive.  The request is for three-way stops at Sherer & Bob’s Lane and Sherer and Cromwell Drive.  Ron Ragan recommended that a letter be sent to Wilkinson Builders requesting 4 additional stop signs.  Gerry Porter suggested that the Homeowners Association send a letter to the Board of Supervisors asking for the additional stop signs.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

On a motion made by Bob Barto and seconded by Gerry Porter, the October 17th and November 1st  Board of Supervisor’s Meeting Minutes were approved as written.

TREASURER’S REPORT

On a motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Bills To Be Paid for December and financial reports were approved as presented.  The Board’s vote was unanimous.

Planning Commission

Ron Ragan reported that the Traditional Neighborhood Design Ordinance will be submitted to County after Solicitor’s response is received.

Engineer

Engineer Ron Ragan reported that Subdivision review and inspections are continuing.

Zoning Officer

Zoning Officer, Trish Fagan, stated that five (5) building permits were issued, one (1)  of which was for a single family dwelling.   Six (6) Use and Occupancy Certificates have been issued.

Tax Collector

Tax Collector, Joanne Lewis reported that approximately 200 second notices were sent out.

Emergency Management

Mike Predmore reported that AGREM is working on bringing in two more members, BVM and Avon Grove Charter School.  New Emergency Operations Procedure format will be released by the County.

Newsletter

No activity.

Property & Building Use

Proposals for windows will be reviewed.

Road Enhancement Committee

Jack Weber spoke with the Roadmaster on a couple of small issues.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Jack Weber asked the Board of Supervisors to write a letter to DVRPC supporting the SCCOOT bus.  The Board agreed.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No public comment.

The meeting adjourned at 9:38 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Trish Fagan
Secretary