Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting March 5, 2009

NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

MARCH 5, 2009

The New London Township Board of Supervisors meeting convened at 7:30 PM at the New London Township Building, New London, PA.  The following Supervisors were present:  Chairman, Dale Lauver; Vice Chairman, Robert Barto; and Member, Gerard Porter. 

PUBLIC COMMENT

No public comment. 

Conards Mill Road

Charles Platz of Conards Mill Road asked that residents be notified when work will be performed on the roads where they live. Robert McCleary gave a synopsis of the work on Conards Mill Road as he recalls.  He was not in agreement with the work that was deemed necessary by the Township. Jay Johnston claimed that trees were removed from his property.  Dale Lauver stated that he will talk to Roadmaster, Jack Arrell and get back to Robert McCleary.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

Havenstone Subdivision Maintenance Guarantee Release

On a motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Bob Barto, the Maintenance Guarantee is hereby terminated and relinquished.  The vote was unanimous.

Paddocks Subdivision Maintenance Guarantee Release

On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Maintenance Guarantee is hereby terminated and relinquished.  The vote was unanimous. 

Hollow Rock Subdivision Maintenance Guarantee Release

On a motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Maintenance Guarantee is hereby terminated and relinquished.  The vote was unanimous.

Resolution No. 2009-3-1, Open Records Policy

On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, Resolution No. 2009-3-1 was hereby adopted.   The vote was unanimous.

Resolution No. 2009-3-2, dotGrants Program

On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, Resolution No. 2009-3-2 was hereby adopted.   The vote was unanimous. 
 

SECRETARY’S REPORT

On a motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Bob Barto, the February 5, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes were approved.  The vote was unanimous

TREASURER’S REPORT

The report will be presented at the March 18, 2009 Work Meeting.  On a motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Bob Barto, the Bills To Be Paid for March were approved.  The vote was unanimous.

STAFF REPORTS

Planning Commission

Ron Ragan reported that amendments to zoning ordinance work will begin.  They should be ready for advertisement by early summer.  No new subdivision or land development plans have been submitted to the Township.

Engineer

Ron Ragan presented the Board of Supervisors with a sketch site plan for a salt shed next to the Township Building.  Ron also presented a proposal to prepare the permit application and design drawings for the West Avondale Road bridge replacement.  On a motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Bob Barto, the Ragan Engineering proposal was approved.  The vote was unanimous.

Zoning Officer

Trish Fagan will present the report at the March 18, 2009 Work Meeting. 

Emergency Management

Mike Predmore reported that AGREM continues to be active.  West Grove Fire Company has a paid fire fighter on duty. 

Newsletter

The Spring/Summer 2009 Newsletter is in process. 

Property & Building Use

Dale Lauver will check into having lighted exit signs installed at the three Township building exits.

Roadmaster

No report.

Refuse & Recycling

No report.

Road Enhancement Committee

No report.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW  BUSINESS

None. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 PM.

Respectfully submitted, 

Trish Fagan, Secretary