NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REORGANIZATION & REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
January 7, 2019
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: Gerard Porter, Chairman; Dale Lauver, Vice Chairman; and Supervisor, Mary Anne Steel.
On a motion by Dale Lauver, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, Gerard (Gerry) Porter was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Gerry Porter abstained from the vote.
On a motion by Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Gerry Porter, Dale Lauver was appointed Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Dale Lauver abstained from the vote.
On a motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver the following appointments were approved, with the vote being unanimous except Mary Anne Steel abstained from the vote on her appointment to the Planning Commission:
Secretary-Treasurer Trish Fagan
Assistant Secretary Maureen Zdun
Open Records Officer Maureen Zdun
Road Master Jack Arrell
Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer Trish Fagan
International Property Code, Code Officials Trish Fagan, Kyle Bendler (Building Inspection Underwriters)
Planning Commission Secretary Maureen Zdun
Planning Commission Member Mary Anne Steel
Zoning Hearing Board Member Kenneth Crossan
Zoning Hearing Board Member Winer Emerand
On a motion by Dale Lauver, seconded by Mary Anne Steel the following appointments and fees were approved with the vote being unanimous:
Township Engineer Ragan Engineering Associates, Inc. – $120/hr.
Township Solicitor McMichael Law Office – $350/hr.
Alternate Solicitor Lentz, Cantor & Massey Ltd.
Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor Brutscher, Foley, Milliner & Land, LLP – $175/hr.
Alt. Zoning Hearing Brd. Solicitor Stacy Fuller – Gawthrop Greenwood, PC
Building Plan Review/Inspection & Building Code Official Building Inspection Underwriters – Kyle Bendler
On a motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, the following designation were approved with the vote being unanimous:
Signing of checks – 2 signatures (any combination of Supervisors and Treasurer
Access to Safety Deposit Box – Supervisors & Township Secretary
On a motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver the following selection of depositories were approved with the vote being unanimous:
General Fund Depository BB&T and PLGIT
State Fund Depository PLGIT
Other Funds Depository PLGIT & Meridian Bank
On a motion by Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Dale Lauver the meeting dates for the Board of Supervisor and Planning Commission for 2019 are set as follows by unanimous vote:
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 1st Thursday of each month
Board of Supervisors Work Meeting 3rd Wednesday of each month
Planning Commission Regular Meeting 2nd Wednesday of each month
Planning Commission Work Meeting Last Thursday of each month
On a motion by Dale Lauver, seconded by Gerry Porter the set mileage reimbursement rate is 58 cents per mile for 2019. The vote was unanimous.
On a motion by Dale Lauver, seconded by Mary Anne Steel the voting delegate for the 2019 State Convention is Trish Fagan. The vote was unanimous.
On a motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, the newspapers of record for 2019 are Southern Chester County Weeklies and the Daily Local News. The vote was unanimous.
The Reorganization Meeting adjourned at 7:10 pm.
The Regular Meeting of the New London Township Board of Supervisors convened at 7:10 pm at the New London Township Building, New London, PA. Supervisors present were Gerard Porter, Chairman; Dale Lauver, Vice Chairman and Mary Anne Steel, Supervisor.
There were no comments on the agenda items.
SCHEDULED ACTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Baseball Field Maintenance in Lieu of Rent
The Board of Supervisors discussed waiving the rental fee for the baseball field to the Avon Grove Bull Dogs in exchange for the team maintaining the field. The board agreed to this arrangement again for 2019.
Resolution No. 2019-1-1, Emergency Services Providers for 2019
On a motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, Resolution No. 2019-1-1, Emergency Services Providers for 2019 was adopted with a minor revision. The vote was unanimous.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
On a motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, the November 14, 2018 Work Meeting Minutes were approved as presented. Dale Lauver abstained as he was not present for the November meeting.
On a motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, the December 6, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes were approved as presented. The vote was unanimous.
TREASURER’S REPORT
On a motion by Dale Lauver, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, the January bills were approved for payment and the financial reports were approved as presented. The vote was unanimous.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
Planning Commission Chairman, Ron Ragan reported that the Planning Commission is waiting for the re-subdivision plan for the Glidden Tract from the owner of the property. The possibility of preservation of the land is being explored. The David G. Szymanski subdivision is still in process. The Bowwood Subdivision’s Conditional Use Hearing was continued to February 20th.
The R-1 District Ordinance amendment is close to completion and will be sent to the County for review.
TOWNSHIP ENGINEER REPORT
Township Engineer, Ron Ragan reported that remapping for MS4 continues. The geotech firm hired to provide information for the repair of the W. Avondale Road bridge bid package has been given to Ron Ragan for the bid to be advertised.
Ron Ragan will meet with Martha Straus to finalize the bid package for the Township Park. Once completed and reviewed by the appropriate agencies, the bid package will be advertised. The goal is to break ground this spring.
ZONING OFFICER REPORT
Zoning Officer, Trish Fagan reported that 5 building permits were issued in December with 2 of the permits being for new single family dwellings.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT
Emergency Management Director, Dave Flad reported that an AED should be included in the Plan for the Township Park. Dave also reported that he will be meeting with Chuck Freese, Emergency Management Director for Penn Township and Jeremy Curtis from the Avon Grove School District to review safety procedures for the school.
PROPERTY & BUILDING USE REPORT
Gerry Porter reported that re-lamping of the lights to LED lights in the parking lot at the Township Building will be performed by Hammond Electric. Lights for the sign at the Township Building will also be installed.
With no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Trish Fagan
Secretary