NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 2, 2011
The New London Township Board of Supervisors Meeting convened at 7:39 PM at the New London Township Building, New London, PA. The following Supervisors were present: Chairman, Dale Lauver; Vice-Chairman, Robert Barto.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment on agenda items.
Rick Lechette
Mr. Lechette presented his thoughts on the need for a cul-de-sac on Thunder Hill Road. Mr. Lechette wants to work with the Township to improve the road. There is also a need for a stormwater basin. It was discussed that Jack Arrell and Ron Ragan will meet with Mr. Lechette to further discuss.
Yates – 3 Lot Subdivision-Extension & Resolution No. 2011-6-1
Ron Ragan, Judy Parry & Ed Jefferis (Concord Land Planners) met. Mr. Yates brought in the Installation and Maintenance Agreements for signature. Mr. Yates reported that the driveway issue was resolved by making a longer driveway out of an existing driveway. Bob advised that the drawing attached to the Installation and Maintenance Agreement was not the correct (final) plan. On a Motion by Dale Lauver and seconded by Bob Barto, the extension was accepted. On a Motion by Bob Barto, seconded by Dale Lauver, Resolution No. 2011-6-1 was conditionally approved awaiting the final plan.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
On a Motion by Dale Lauver, seconded by Bob Barto, the April 7, 2011 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes were approved. The May 5, 2011 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes could not be approved at this meeting, but will be approved at the July, 2011 regular meeting.
TREASURER’S REPORT
On a motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Bob Barto, the Bills to Be Paid for June were approved and the financial reports were accepted as presented.
STAFF REPORTS
Planning Commission
Ron Ragan is getting training for MS4 and there is also a need to come up with five and ten year plans.
Ron Ragan’s engineering report was reviewed.
Zoning Officer
Trish Fagan was not in attendance, but submitted her report previous to the meeting and it was reviewed.
Emergency Management
Mike Predmore reported that a Planning for Regional Disaster drill will take place on June 17, 2011. There was a discussion regarding a more transparent budget. Mike reported that with the new Treasurer in place, budget information should be more readily available. Dale Lauver advised that there is an ambulance and fire budget meeting coming in August or September. Mike reported that the Fire and Ambulance companies are most likely merging at the beginning of the year. Bob Barto reported that the State is looking to change funding because fire calls are down, but ambulance calls are up.
Newsletter
No activity.
Property & Building Use
Dale reported that upstairs windows will be replaced. Dale stated that crabgrass will be treated at the ballfield.
Old/New Business
ARLE Grant-Round 2
There is more money available, but it is uncertain how much. The Board would like Trish to advise McCormick Taylor that the Township would like to pursue the Grant again for a traffic light at 896 & Oxford Roads.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Malone,
Assistant Secretary