Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting September 6, 2012

NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

September 6, 2012

The New London Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting convened at 7:40 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 Landscaping

Road Master, Jack Arrell reported on road projects completed and still in process.  Jack asked that an ordinance be created that will state that a minimum of 33 foot right-of-way is not to have any plantings or structure within the 33 feet, except for mailboxes and Township or State signage.

Ron Ragan asked if Crossan-Raimato can survey the portion of Thunder Hill Road for the turnaround to be installed.Also an easement document will need to be composed for the piping that was installed on Oxford Road.

Tax Collector

On a Motion made by Dale Lauver and seconded by Bob Barto, the Board of Supervisors appointed Gerard Porter as Tax Collector.  The vote was unanimous.

O&M Agreement – Schroder/111 School  Road

On a Motion made by Gerry Porter and seconded by Bob Barto, the Board of Supervisors accepted the O&M Agreement as presented.  The vote was unanimous.

Nichol Subdivision Extension

On a Motion made by Gerry Porter and seconded by Bob Barto, the Board of Supervisors approved the extension to the Nichol Subdivision Plan dated June 2, 2011 until November 21, 2012.  The vote was unanimous.

Home Occupation Application – Sandra Bunker

On a Motion made by Gerry Porter and seconded by Dale Lauver, the Board of Supervisors approved Sandra Bunker’s Home Occupation Application.  The vote was unanimous.

Demolition of Stanwell House

Bids will be requested for demolition of the Stanwell house on the property the Township purchased.

Resolution 2012-9-1 – Dedication of Stonehaven Drive-Cornerstone Subdivision

On a Motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, Stonehaven Drive was accepted as a Township Road.  The vote was unanimous.

Resolution 2012-9-2 – Dedication of Brae Court-Highland Crest Subdivision

On a Motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, Brae Court was accepted as a Township Road.  The vote was unanimous.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

On a Motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Bob Barto, the August 2, 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 Dale Lauver, the Bills to Be Paid for September 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.

Engineer

Ron Ragan reported that the NPDES Permit is due next week.  Ron advised the Act 167 Stormwater Management Plan will need to be adopted next year.

Zoning Officer

Trish Fagan reported that six (6) permits were issued in August.  Four (4) Use & Occupancy Certificates were issued in August.

Emergency Management

AGREM will resume meetings this month.

Newsletter

In process.

New Business

Board of Supervisors Pay Increase-Township Solicitor will review the Ordinance.  The Board of Supervisors approved a $2500.00 check for the NPDES application fee.  On a Motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Dale Lauver, issuance of the check was approved.  The vote was unanimous.

The meeting adjourned at 10:25 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Trish Fagan

Secretary