NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MAY 3, 2012
The New London Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting convened at 7:30 PM.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
Thunder Hill Road Improvements
Township Engineer, Ron Ragan described the three options for the cartway width (16’, 18’ & 20’) for the improvements to the western portion of Thunder Hill Road. Since there are telephone poles located on the right-hand side, a two foot setback for the cartway is required. All three options include work within the Township Right-of-Way. The Township is trying to avoid obstacles (fencing, trees, telephone poles, etc.) to keep the cost down for the work. The 16’ cartway option is the best to avoid the obstacles. Thunder Hill Road residents Bob Lester & Rick Lechette were in attendance and agreeable to the 16’ cartway option. The Board of Supervisors authorized Ron Ragan to speak to Larry Drennen (another resident on Thunder Hill) about the option chosen. Mr. Drennen’s email dated February 15, 2012 was considered by the Board of Supervisors in the decision-making process.
Nichol Subdivision Extension
On a Motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the extension to the Nichol Subdivision Plan dated June 2, 2011 has been extended until August 15, 2012. The vote was unanimous.
Henry W. McKinney, III-O&M Agreements for 105 & 111 School Road
The Board of Supervisors would like a firm date for Mr. McKinney to have the old farmhouse demolished on Lot C as stated on the Subdivision Plan. On a Motion by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Board of Supervisors will hold the O&Ms until their work meeting on May 16 and will sign only with proof of a contract to demolish with a date specified.The vote was unanimous.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Regular Meeting Minutes
On a Motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the April 5, 2012 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes were approved. The vote was unanimous.
TREASURER’S REPORT
On a Motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the Bills to Be Paid for May were approved and the financial reports were accepted as presented. The vote was unanimous.
STAFF REPORTS
Planning Commission
Ron Ragan reported that there are no new Subdivision plans. The review of Sunoco’s Plan will go out next week. The wind and solar draft ordinances are ready to send to the Chester County Planning Commission for review.
Engineer
Ron Ragan reported that he has had conversations with Brian Campbell regarding the DEP violation for the Wastewater Treatment Plant at Wheatland Farms. The Plant is now within acceptable parameters to satisfy DEP regulations. Also, the MS4 report is in process. NPDES/TMDL Plan is in process.
Zoning Officer
Trish Fagan reported that five (5) permits were issued in April. Four (4) Use & Occupancy Certificates were issued in April.
Emergency Management
Dale Lauver reported that CCEMS will hold a Mass Care Emergency Drill at the High School on June 2nd.
Newsletter
In process.
Stanwell Property
On a Motion by Dale Lauver, seconded by Bob Barto, signing of a settlement extension letter was approved. The vote was unanimous.
Property and Building Use
Lighting fixtures in the Township office have been reinforced and the oil tank has been filled.
Roadmaster Report
Jack Arrell reported that bank mowing is taking place. An itemized list of road repairs will be submitted to the Board of Supervisors.
Road Enhancement
No report.
New Business
On a Motion by Dale Lauver, seconded by Bob Barto, the $9.31 real estate tax due on Tax Parcel 71-2-350T was exonerated since the mobile home was removed. The vote was unanimous.
Roadmaster
No report.
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Trish Fagan
Secretary