NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JULY 15, 2015
The New London Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting convened at 7:30 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.
On a motion by Dale Lauver, seconded by Gerry Porter, Mary Anne Steel was appointed as a member of the New London Township Board of Supervisors. The vote was unanimous.
On a motion by Dale Lauver, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, Gerry Porter was appointed as the Vice Chairman to the Board of Supervisors. The vote was unanimous.
West Grove Fire Company Agreement for EMS Services
Gerry Porter stated that it is a five (5) year agreement with the cost being based on 1/3 population, 1/3 millage and 1/3 number of calls. On a motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver it was agreed to move forward and advertise the Ordinance. The vote was unanimous.
Comcast Cable
On a motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, the Comcast Cable Franchise Agreement was approved. The vote was unanimous.
Township Road & Tree Bids
Harlan Construction was the only bidder for road equipment w/operator. Pusey Tree Care was the only bidder for tree work. The Township will purchase road materials through the Costars Program. On a Motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, the above-mentioned bids were awarded. The vote was unanimous.
Laura B. Bramble Subdivision
Township Engineer, Ron Ragan, gave an overview of the subdivision which is a minor parcel line change. On a Motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, the plan dated May 4, 2015 was approved conditioned upon electronic data for the Sycamore tree being provided to the Township. The vote was unanimous.
Thunder Hill Road Extension
Bob Lester stated that the main concern was the deterioration of the culvert. Mr. Lester asked that the culvert be put back since the damaged one was removed. The Board agreed to have the Township road contractor replace the culvert as soon as possible.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Planning Commission Appointment
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, Lynn Klingensmith was appointed to the New London Township Planning Commission replacing Robert Barto. The vote was unanimous.
Regular Meeting Minutes
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, the June 4, 2015 Minutes were approved. Mary Anne Steel abstained.
DCED Letter
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, it was agreed that a letter be drafted stating the Township’s financial commitment to the Township’s Park Project.
STAFF REPORTS
Treasurer Report
On a motion made by Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Gerry Porter, the July, 2015 bills were approved for payment and financial reports were accepted. The vote was unanimous.
Planning Commission
Ron Ragan reported that the Brown Subdivision is still active. Dale Lauver requested that the Planning Commission review the street tree ordinance.
Engineer Report
Kirk’s Mill Road – Ron Ragan advised that he has the permit for the stream bank stabilization.
TMDL – Ron advised that he will be attending the Christina River TMDL Plan meeting.
Property and Buildings
Dale Lauver reported that he is still working on placing a new oil tank.
NEW BUSINESS
Chester Water Authority
There was some discussion regarding the Chester Water Authority water main installation and hydrant installation on State Road between Kirk’s Mill Road and Route 896
(Newark Road).
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Trish Fagan
Secretary