5-3-2018 Board Of Supervisor’s Regular Meeting Minutes

NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MAY 3, 2018

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

Keystone Fire Protection Company
Keystone Fire Protection Company representatives Fred Warder and Fran McKay spoke about the plans to put a fire suppression system upstairs and a wet system for the downstairs. A six (6) inch line will be brought into the basement and it is recommended that a heat source be provided so the pipe does not freeze. Dale Lauver does not think it would be a problem as long as piping is not against the wall. They will need access to the attic. It could take approximately five (5) weeks – Monday thru Friday.

Dave Shirey – New London Township Clean Up Day
Dave Shirey reported that on the Township Clean Up Day two hundred and seven (207) people volunteered.

Oxford Road and Route 896 Traffic Light
The green light was given for funding of the traffic light.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Regular Meeting Minutes
On a motion made by Dale Lauver, and seconded by Mary Anne Steel, the April 5, 2018 Minutes were approved as presented. The vote was unanimous.

Treasurer Report
On a motion made by Mary Anne Steel, and seconded by Dale Lauver, the May, 2018 bills were approved for payment and financial reports were accepted as presented. The vote was unanimous.

STAFF REPORTS

Planning Commission
Ron Ragan advised that a field visit took place on the Mattson / Brown property.

Subdivision at Gannon property.

The finishing touches are being put on the R – 1 District by Township Consultant, David Sweet.

Engineer Report
Ron Ragan advised that there was no news on the NPDES Permit from the DEP. Ron will work on the annual report for the DEP.

Wheatland Farms Waste Water Treatment Plant – Ron will send the same information he sent to Bucks County Water and Sewer to DELCORA.

Ron said he would like to contact Government Specialists (Spencer Andress) to get a proposal for a 537 Plan.

Property and Building Use
Approval was given to just repair the ceiling in the Meeting Room.

It was agreed to find someone to remove the trash from 815 West Avondale Road. Gerry Porter will make the contacts for roof replacement and the trash in the house.

Zoning Officer
Trish Fagan reported that ten (10) permits were issued in April.

The meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Trish Fagan
Secretary