NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WORK MEETING MINUTES

January 20, 2010

The New London Township Board of Supervisors Work Meeting convened at 7:50 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 comment on agenda items. 

SCHEDULED ACTION/PRESENTATION TOPICS Charlie Humkey – Recommendation for Planning Commission

Ron Ragan reported that Eileen Sparling has resigned from the Planning Commission.  Charlie Humkey serves on the Comprehensive Plan Task Force and is interested in serving on the Planning Commission.  The Planning Commission recommends that he be appointed.  On a Motion by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, Charlie Humkey was appointed as a member of the Planning Commission.  The vote was unanimous. 

OLD/NEW BUSINESS

Dale Lauver read a letter received from Mike Gensemer of Building Inspection Underwriters stating that he and Kyle Bendler met with representatives from New London Presbyterian Church and West Grove Fire Company to resolve problems identified for a temporary Certificate of Occupancy to be issued for 180 days until issuance of the Final Certification of Occupancy. Trish Fagan reported that Steve Flegal, Vice-President of West Grove Fire Co. stopped in the Township office to drop off a package of information regarding billing insurance companies for hazardous materials, environmental and safety & rescue incidents.  Gerry Porter spoke about New London Ventures’ resolution and that it will be reviewed by the Township Planning Commission prior to it being acted on by the Board of Supervisors.  Gerry stated that he wants the traffic light at the intersection of State Road and Route 896 resolved with New London Ventures.  If  PennDOT requires a traffic light installed for New London Ventures to receive a Highway Occupancy Permit then the Township will not install a traffic light.  Ron Ragan suggested that the Township require that if any entities build near the intersection that they contribute toward a traffic light fund.  Ron will speak with Sam McMichael about having this issue as a condition of the Resolution that will give New London Ventures a three year extension for their Land Development Plan. 

Secretary’s Report

On a Motion by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the December 16, 2009 Minutes were approved.   The vote was unanimous.

 The meeting adjourned at 9:25 PM.

Respectfully submitted, 

Trish Fagan,

Township Secretary