NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 5, 2010
The New London Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting convened at 7:35 PM at the New London Township Building, New London, PA. The following Supervisors were present: Dale Lauver and Gerard Porter.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment on agenda items.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
Tax Collector – Roxanne Schroll
Roxanne gave a handout to the Board of Supervisors that discussed appointing a deputy and purchasing a new computer. Roxanne requested $1200 for a new computer. On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, authorization of expenditure not to exceed $1200 to purchase a new computer and software was given.
John Hornby – Home Occupation Permit
On a Motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Gerry Porter a No-Impact Home Occupation Permit was approved for John Hornby, 18 Walnut Drive.
Waiver for Formal Stormwater Management Plan – John & Julia Shaw
Ron Ragan gave an overview of the project. He stated that it will have very limited impact on stormwater. Ron suggested that a condition be placed on the waiver that if the Shaws do any additional work than stated that they will then need to do a formal Stormwater Plan. On a Motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Gerry Porter, the formal Stormwater Management Plan is waived, conditioned that any additional work will require a Stormwater Plan.
STAFF REPORTS SECRETARY’S REPORT Hearing Minutes
On a Motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, the July 1, 2010 Hearing Minutes were approved.
Meeting Minutes
On a Motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, the July 1, 2010 Meeting Minutes were approved.
Planning Commission
Ron Ragan reported that no new plans have been received. Ron Ragan also reported the following: Cook Land Development Plan – Action will be taken on the Cook Brothers Plan next week at the Planning Commission Meeting. Comprehensive Plan – A public meeting will be held September 30 at the Ordinance Meeting.
Engineer
Ron Ragan reported the following: Conards Mill Bridge work is complete and road is open. Blacktop will be placed on Pennocks Bridge Road to entrance of Franklin Chase either this year or next year. The W. Avondale Rd. Bridge bid package will be sent to the solicitor before being advertised. The utility building landscaping plan will be done by Martha Straus. She is volunteering her time. Franklin Chase – site work was completed – legal and financial work for dedication of roads is in process. Developer is asking for an approval accepting dedication conditioned upon legal and financial documents being completed and all outstanding items in the latest review letter from Ragan Engineering completed. On a Motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, dedication conditioned upon the above is approved. Sewer Agreement – Wheatland – Part 2 of the DEP Permit needs to be submitted to DEP for the sewer plant to be downsized was presented to the BOS for signatures. Ron will meet with Brian Campbell and Mr. Swisher on Monday at 9:30 a.m. to discuss the school bus entering the subdivision.
TREASURER’S REPORT
On a motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Bills To Be Paid for August were approved and financial reports accepted.
Zoning Officer
Trish Fagan reported that twelve (12) permits were issued in July; Four (4) Use & Occupancy Certificates were issued in July.
Emergency Management
Dave Flad stated that AGREM meetings will resume next month.
Newsletter
Summer 2010 Newsletter was sent out last week.
Property & Building Use
Dale reported that the boiler will be serviced before winter.
Road Enhancement
Cook Brothers Development plan was determined to be acceptable. Jack Weber suggested that two “Amish Buggy” sign be placed on Saginaw Road.
OLD/NEW BUSINESS
Dale stated that there is confusion regarding FIOS and its’ availability within areas of the Township. Dale would like a Verizon representative to attend the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Trish Fagan
Secretary