NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 7, 2019
The New London Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting convened at 7:00 PM at the New London Township Building, New London, PA. The following Supervisors were present: Chairman, Gerard Porter; Vice Chairman, Dale Lauver and Member, Mary Anne Steel.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment on agenda items.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
Pennsylvania State Police
Corporal Wynsinanski gave an update on incidents in New London Township for January and February 2019.
Bob Hotchkiss – SCCEMS
The Chief and CEO of SCCEMS, Bob Hotchkiss, explained how they work independent of the hospital. The Board is made up of community members, including Township Supervisors and members from the fire companies in the service area.
Bob Cook – Cook Brothers Plan
Bob Cook stated that the Cook Brothers Plan has been updated and will be submitted to the Planning Commission within ninety (90) days.
Avon Grove Bull Dogs Baseball Team
Ken Strawhecker gave an overview of the teams involved with the Bull Dogs. He gave the Board a list of items that they would like the Township to purchase which will cost approximately $975.00. He also asked the Board if they could have 1st right of refusal. The Board asked for a reduced schedule.
Motion was made by Gerry Porter, and seconded by Maiy Anne Steel, to reimburse the cost of a tarp, field drag, weed torch/ propane tank- not to exceed $975.00. The vote was unammous.
The 1st right of refusal was not approved.
Dave Shirey – Township Clean Up Day
Dave Shirey gave the Board all the details for the clean up which will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Szymanski Subdivision
Geny Porter stated that the Board will send a letter to Mr. Szymanski, who was not present.
Motion was made by Gerry P01ter, and seconded by Dale Lauver, to approve the Szymanski Subdivision Final Plan conditioned upon the four (4) notes on the Alice Conner Plan. The vote was nnanimous.
Route 896 Oxford Road/ Olympia Avenue Traffic Light Agreement
The Agreement was signed. An easement document will be prepared by the Township Solicitor and a plan’will be prepared by Crossan – Raimato.
Gianluca Santinelli No Impact Home Occupation Permit
Motion was made by Geny P01ter, and seconded by Dale Lauver to approve the No Impact Home Occupation Permit for Gianluca Santinelli at 1105 Thunder Hill Road. The vote was unanimous.
Resolution No. 2019-3-1 Landscapes 3
On a Motion made by Dale Lauver, and seconded by Geny Porter, Resolution
No. 2019-3-1 to endorse Landscapes 3, the County’s Comprehensive Policy Plan. The vote was unanimous.
Resolution No. 2019-3-2 Agricultural Security Area – Paul J. DeLillio 15.4 Acres Motion made by Gerry P01ter, and seconded by Dale Lauver, to approve Resolution No. 2019-3-2 adding property owned by Paul J. DeLillio to the Agricultural Security Area. The vote was unanimous.
Elder Cottage Ordinance
Gerry asked that the Elder Cottage Ordinance be given to the Township Planning Commission to look at updating.
West Avondale Road Bridge Repair
Township Engineer, Ron Ragan, presented the results of the bids received to repair the West Avondale Road Bridge. Ron recommended the Board award the bid to the lowest bidder, A. J. Jurich, Inc. from Aston, Pennsylvania.
Motion was made by Geny Poiter, and seconded by Maiy Anne Steel, to award the West Avondale Road Bridge Repair Project to A. J. Jurich, Inc. from Aston, Pennsylvania. The vote was unanimous.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Regular Meeting Minutes
On a motion made by Geny Porter, and seconded by Mmy Anne Steel, the Februmy 7, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes were approved as presented. The vote was unanimous.
Treasurer Report
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, and seconded by Mary Anne Steel, the March, 2019 bills were approved for payment and financial reports were accepted as presented. The vote was unanimous.
STAFF REPORTS
Planning Commission
Planning Commission Chairman, Ron Ragan, reported they are working on the Bowwood Subdivision Preliminary Plan, the Melasecca Subdivision into four (4) lots, the New London Presbyterian Church subdivision to split into two (2) parcels, and the Hendrixson Subdivision to split into two (2) parcels.
Engineer’s Report
Township Engineer, Ron Ragan, presented a map depicting Stmm Water Management MS4 outfalls. The Board approved the map to be submitted to the DEP.
537 Plan – Ron spoke with Spencer Andress from Government Specialists regarding the 537 Plan.
Emergency Management
Dave Flad introduced his deputy, Jim McLimans. Dave reported on Chester County’s EMS depmiment’s work in progress.
Property and Building Use
The electrical work at 815 West Avondale Road and 835 West Avondale Road is complete.
Zoning Officer
Trish Fagan reported that eight (8) permits were issued in February. The meeting adjourned at 9:06 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Trish Fagan
Secretary