The New London Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting convened at 7:00 PM at the New London Township Building, New London, PA. The following Supervisors were present: Gerry Porter, Chairman; Dale Lauver, Vice Chairman; and Mary Anne Steel, Supervisor. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment on agenda items. 2024 Budget Approval A motion was made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, to approve and adopt the 2024 New London Township Budget. The vote was unanimous. Appointment of Public Accountant A motion was made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, to hire Kaitlyn Corcoran of KC Business Books to complete the Township Audit for 2023. The vote was unanimous. 2024 SPCA Contract There was some discussion regarding the new contract. The Board of Supervisors decided to not sign the new contract. This matter will be tabled until the next meeting. Timothy Bushnell and David Lytle Final Subdivision A motion was made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, to approve the David Lytle and Barbara Lytle and Timothy Bushnell and Eileen Bushnell Final Subdivision Plan on condition that the signed and notarized plans by the applicant are received by the Township. The vote was unanimous. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS SECRETARY’S REPORT Regular Meeting Minutes Motion was made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, to approve the November 2, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes. The vote was unanimous. Treasurer’s Report A motion was made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, to approve the December 2023 bills for payment and financial reports were accepted. The vote was unanimous. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Engineer’s Report MS4 – Township Engineer, Ron Ragan, advised that PennDOT has hired the same contractor for their project with the White Clay Water Shed that they have for their East Nottingham Township Project. Ron mentioned that the Township. They are looking for people to participate. TMDL – Ron Ragan stated that the Township has met their obligation. Pennock Bridge Road Bridge – There is nothing new to report. Planning Commission Ron Ragan, Chairman of the Township Planning Commission, advised that minor tweets are being done to the Omnibus Ordinance Amendment. Ron distributed a draft of a short term rental Ordinance. He asked the Board of Supervisors if they would approve this draft being part of the Omnibus Draft that David Sweet, Township Consultant, will be sending to the County for review. The Board of Supervisors did not agree to send the draft to the County but decided to send the draft to the Township Planning Commission for further analysis and review. Building and Property Report Dale Lauver will contact Tom Altman about the Kirk property house. Road Master Report Township Road Master, Gerry Porter, advised that he has not heard of any up dates for the road project on Route 896. Zoning Report Township Secretary, Maureen Zdun, reported there were eleven (11) building permits issued in November. There were two single family dwelling permits issued. OLD / NEW BUSINESS Medic 94 Gerry Porter reported that the bids for the new station were going to be opened. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Maureen Zdun Secretary
