NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WORK MEETING MINUTES
December 17, 2008
The New London Township Board of Supervisors Work Meeting convened at 7:30 PM at the New London Township Building, New London, PA. The following Supervisors were present: Chairman, Dale Lauver; Vice Chairman, Bob Barto; Member, Gerard Porter.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No comment on agenda items.
SCHEDULED ACTION/PRESENTATION TOPICS
A-Plus/Sunoco
Representatives from Sunoco were in attendance to speak about two items as a result of their Conditional Use Hearing. The first item they are seeking is a waiver for separate preliminary and final plan submissions—they would like to do both together. Mr. Ragan said that a waiver is permissible under the Ordinance. All three Supervisors were agreeable to combining the submissions. The second item is that one of the conditions set at the hearing is that in the event public sewer comes to New London Township, then they would need to remove the existing on-site septic system and pave and regrade. The retaining wall would have to be moved and expanded, which would be very costly. To increase impervious areas would require a stormwater management upgrade and the basins might be disturbed as a result. The Sunoco Reps believe that the negative outweighs the positive. Mr. Ragan pointed out that Sunoco is still within the 30 day appeal period and suggested that Sunoco write a letter to the Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor addressing conditions, attach rough drawings and rough cost estimates. Sunoco will be in attendance at the January 5, 2009 Board of Supervisors Meeting.
Adoption of 2009 Budget
Dale Lauver motioned to adopt the 2009 Budget and after noting that it was made available for public viewing for 20 days and duly advertised, the motion was seconded by Bob Barto. The vote was unanimous.
New London Township Comprehensive Plan
Ron Ragan distributed a copy of the scope of work to the Board. Mr. Ragan stated that Carol Stauffer of the Chester County Planning Commission would like to see it prior to formal submission for a Vision Partnership Program Grant. The County would like the current Comprehensive Plan to stay in effect until the new one is adopted. Ron advised that once we get Ms. Stauffer’s comments back, we can formally submit for the Grant early next year. There was brief discussion regarding formation of the Task Force.
Secretary’s Report
On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the November 19, 2008 Board of Supervisors Work Meeting Minutes were approved. The vote was unanimous
OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS
Dale Lauver wanted to thank the road crew on the record for the great job they did regarding taking care of the water issue near St. John’s driveway. Gerry Porter reported that we are still in the process of reviewing the Parkesburg Police Contract.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Malone
Assistant Secretary