NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

FEBRUARY 5, 2009 

The New London Township Board of Supervisors meeting convened at 7:35 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.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

Harkins Subdivision – Preliminary Plan

Jack Wuerstle from Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco, representing the Harkins Subdivision, explained that the Developer would like to ask for another extension to submit the final plan for the subdivision.  The Developer feels that due to the economic status that it would not be prudent to proceed at this time.  The Developer is asking for a 12 month extension.  After discussion, the Board did not grant an extension.

Ordinance No. 2009-1, Compensation for Tax Collector

Dale Lauver read the Ordinance where the Tax Collector’s Compensation will be set at 3% of the taxes received.  On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the Ordinance was adopted.  The vote was unanimous. 

SECRETARY’S REPORT

On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the January 5, 2009 Reorganization and Regular Meeting Minutes were approved.  The vote was unanimous. 

TREASURER’S REPORTOn a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the Bills To Be Paid for February were approved and the financial reports were accepted as presented.  There was no public comment.  The vote was unanimous.

STAFF REPORTS

Planning Commission

Ron Ragan reported that there are no new subdivision or land development plans.   The Chester County Planning Commission is reviewing our Vision Partnership Program grant for a Comprehensive Plan.  Ron will work with David Sweet on a plan for ordinance revisions or submissions in 2009.
 

Engineer

Ron Ragan gave a report of the salt and anti-skid storage capacity at East Nottingham’s facility.  The Board will visit Lower Oxford’s facility. 
 

Zoning Officer

Trish Fagan reported that five (5) permits were issued in January.  Two (2) Use & Occupancy Certificates were issued in January. 

Emergency Management

David Flad reported that AGREM meetings will rotate locations. 

Newsletter

No activity.

Property & Building Use 

Cedar Knoll’s bid for replacement windows in the office was accepted by the Board.

Roadmaster

Jack Arrell reported that snow removal was the major work performed last month. 

Refuse & Recycling

No report.

 Road Enhancement Committee

No report. 

Assessment Appeals

None.

 OLD BUSINESS

None. 

NEW BUSINESS

None. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 PM. 

Respectfully submitted,   

Trish FaganSecretary