NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
December 5, 2014
The New London Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting convened at 7:30 PM. The following Supervisors were present: Chairman, Dale Lauver; Member, Gerard Porter.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment on Agenda items.
SCHEDULED ACTIONS & PRESENTATIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
2015 Budget
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, the 2015 Budget was approved. The vote was unanimous.
Duncan Subdivision
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, the Duncan Final Subdivision Plan dated July 9, 2014 was approved. The vote was unanimous.
Resolution No. 2014-12-1 – Disposition of Township Records
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, Resolution No. 2014-12-1 was approved. The vote was unanimous
Wheatland Farms
Ron Ragan reported that Brian Campbell would like to dedicate the roads in Phase 1 & 2, and a small portion of Phase 3, in order to permit school buses to go into the subdivision to alleviate the congestion at the northern entrance. Three basins will need as-builts provided to the Township Engineer for review. We still need clear title and review of the maintenance agreement. The Solicitor is satisfied that the language on the 18 month bond is sufficient.
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, to conditionally accept dedication of Mill House from 896 to W. Cobblers Lane, Wheatland Court, and W. Cobbler’s Lane, and accept Maintenance Bond closing the Performance Bond for Phase 1 & 2 – Maintenance Bond will be put in place. The vote was unanimous.
STAFF REPORTS
Treasurer Report
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, the December 2014 bills were approved for payment and financial reports were accepted. The vote was unanimous.
Planning Commission
Ron Ragan reported the following:
The Nichol Subdivision will be on the Planning Commission Agenda next week.
The Brown Subdivision is waiting NPDES approval.
Ordinance work is taking place along with work on the Official Map.
Rezoning – doing away with RA District.
Zoning Officer
Trish Fagan reported that three (3) permits were issued in November – one (1) was for a single-family dwelling, and one (1) Use & Occupancy Certificate was issued.
Emergency Management
Dave Flad reported the following:
He is updating the EDP and Resource Plan. He is looking at a regional plan to include OXREM.
The County is encouraging municipalities to consider “comfort centers” for situations where numerous residents are without power.
AGREM Radio – permanent antenna was received. All municipalities have paid their fair share.
Newsletter
No activity.
Old Business
Gerry spoke on the WGFC Fire Apparatus Replacement Plan. A consulting firm inspected all equipment and made recommendations for maintenance and replacement.
Gerry also spoke about funding for the ambulance and creating an intermunicipal agreement for the funding formula.
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Trish Fagan
Secretary