NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
December 6, 2012
The New London Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting convened at 7:30 PM at the New London Township Building.The following Supervisors were present:Chairman, Dale Lauver; Vice-Chairman, Robert Barto; Member, Gerard Porter.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment on agenda items.
SCHEDULED ACTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Sunoco
Ron Ragan reported that Sunoco will submit their Land Development Plan for approval at the Board of Supervisors January Regular or Work Meeting.
2013 Township Budget
On a Motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the 2013 Township Budget was approved. The vote was unanimous.
2013 SPCA Contract
On a Motion by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the 2013 SPCA Contract in the amount of $2,453.50 was approved. The vote was unanimous.
Henry McKinney Subdivision
On a Motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the Henry McKinney Subdivision, dated August 30, 2012 was approved. The vote was unanimous.
Refuse and Recycling Ordinance
Bob Barto reported that the Township Planning Commission has been working on an Ordinance for Refuse & Recycling. A decision needs to be made to determine if the Board wants to contract with one company or continue with the resident choosing their hauler. The Board asked that Sam Wilson (recycling coordinator for the Township) attend a Planning Commission Meeting to discuss the issue.
Resolution No. 2012-12-1, PECO Green Region Open Space Grant
On a Motion by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Resolution to apply for an Open Space Grant from PECO was approved. The grant money would be in the amount of $10,000.00 with the Township matching the amount to hire a landscape architect to provide a Plan for the Stanwell property that the Township purchased for a Township Park. The vote was unanimous.
Talley Stormwater Best Management Plan
On a Motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the Stormwater Best Management Plan for the Talley property at 961 Thunder Hill Road was approved. The vote was unanimous.
2013 West Grove Fire Company Contract
On a Motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, the 2013 West Grove Fire Company contract was approved. The vote was unanimous.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
On a Motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the October 17, 2012 Board of Supervisors Work Meeting Minutes and the November 1, 2012 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes were approved as written. The vote was unanimous.
TREASURER’S REPORT
On a Motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the Bills to Be Paid for December were approved and the financial reports were accepted as presented. The vote was unanimous.
STAFF REPORTS
Planning Commission
Ron Ragan reported that no new subdivision plans have been submitted. He also reported that the Solar & Wind Ordinance, Fences & Walls Ordinance are ready for a public hearing. The Public Gathering Ordinance will be ready soon for a public hearing.
Engineer
Ron Ragan reported that the bulk of the bank work on Walnut Glen Road has been completed.
Zoning Officer
Trish Fagan reported that seven (7) permits were issued in November; three (3) were for single family dwellings. Three (3) Use & Occupancy Permits were issued for single family dwellings.
Emergency Management
Mike Predmore reported that the Township did not have any emergency issues in November.
Newsletter
Trish Fagan reported that there is no activity at this time.
Property & Building Use
Dale Lauver reported that the cement pad at the handicapped entrance to the Township Building has been replaced.
Road Master
Road Master, Jack Arrell gave a report to the Board on the road work being performed in the Township.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Trish Fagan
Secretary