NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 3, 2014

The New London Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting convened at 7:35 PM. The following Supervisors were present: Chairman, Dale Lauver; Vice-Chairman, Robert Barto; Member, Gerard Porter.

PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment on agenda items.

Pat McKeon, Avon Grove Library
Pat McKeon provided the Board with the 2013 Annual Report and detailed items specific to New London Township.

Rich Schroder – Township Ballfield
Dale Lauver stated that the Board of Supervisors read the letter that Mr. Schroder sent via email. Mr. Schroder provided estimated costs for some improvements to the field. The Township will provide $1000.00 and the ball team will pay the rental fee to use the field.

Nichol Subdivision
On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Nichol Final Subdivision Plan dated June 2, 2011 extension was approved until July 3, 2014. The vote was unanimous.

Brown Subdivision
On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Nichol Final Subdivision Plan dated January 10, 2014 extension was approved until July 3, 2014. The vote was unanimous.

Resolution 2014-4-1, DCNR Grant for Park
On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Resolution for the DCNR Grant for the New London Township Park was approved. The vote was unanimous.

SECCRA
Scott Mengle from SECCRA introduced himself and answered questions from the Board. The recycling bins at the Presbyterian Church on Rt. 896 are being abused by people leaving trash, not recyclables, and large items in front of the bins.

Refuse & Recycling Ordinance
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the Refuse and Recycling Ordinance is ready to be sent to the solicitor. The vote was unanimous.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Regular Meeting Minutes
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, the March 3, 2014 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes were approved. The vote was unanimous.

STAFF REPORTS

Treasurer Report
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the April 2014 bills were approved for payment and financial reports were accepted. The vote was unanimous.

Planning Commission
Ron Ragan reported that the Brown Land Development Plan is still in process. Ron also reported that park work is still in process.

Ron reported that the Phase 1 and 2 improvements in Wheatland Farms will be dedicated.

Engineer
Ron reported that the Walnut Glen Bridge package is ready but waiting to find out when a telephone pole can be moved.

Ron reported that the Act 537 budget and scope will be presented to the Board of Supervisors.

On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, it was agreed that the Act 167 Stormwater Plan will be sent to Keystate Publishers. The vote was unanimous.

Zoning Officer
Trish Fagan reported that thirteen (13) permits were issued in March, two (2) were for single family dwellings. One (1) Use & Occupancy Certificate was issued for a single family dwelling in March.

Emergency Management
David Flad reported on AGREM issues. The AM Radio Station is in progress. David Flad submitted paperwork to the Township to become the Emergency Management Coordinator for New London Township. David will update the Township’s information for the County.

Building & Grounds
The contractor needs to look at a few windows upstairs.

Roadmaster
The Board of Supervisors rode the roads. The Board is aware of the condition of the road in Linden Lawn.

Old Business
Gerry Porter gave a report on the Emergency Services Board Meeting.

Dale Lauver announced that the Board had an executive session with Township Solicitor, Sam McMichael after the Board’s Work Meeting on March 19, 2014.

The meeting adjourned at 10:15 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Trish Fagan
Secretary