NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REORGANIZATION & REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
January 6, 2020
The New London Township Board of Supervisors Reorganization Meeting convened at 7:00 PM at the New London Township Building, New London, PA. The following Supervisors were present: Gerard Porter, Chairman; Dale Lauver, Vice Chairman; and Supervisor, Mary Anne Steel.
On a motion by Dale Lauver, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, Gerard (Gerry) Porter was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Gerry Porter abstained from the vote.
On a motion by Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Gerry Porter, Dale Lauver was appointed Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Dale Lauver abstained from the vote.
On a motion by Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Dale Lauver the following appointments were approved. The vote was unanimous.
Secretary-Treasurer Trish Fagan
Assistant Secretary Maureen Zdun
Open Records Officer Maureen Zdun
Road Master Jack Arrell
Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer Trish Fagan
International Property Code, Code
Officials Trish Fagan, Kyle Bendler (Building Inspection Underwriters)
Planning Commission Secretary Maureen Zdun
Planning Commission Member Ron Ragan
Planning Commission Member Martha Straus
Zoning Hearing Board Member Karl Klingensmith
Zoning Hearing Board Alternate Member David Schupp
On a motion by Dale Lauver, seconded by Gerry Porter the following appointments and fees were approved with the vote being unanimous:
Township Engineer Ragan Engineering Associates, Inc. – $120/hr.
Township Solicitor McMichael Law Office – $315/hr.
Alternate Solicitor Brutscher, Foley, Milliner & Land, LLP.
Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor Brutscher, Foley, Milliner & Land, LLP – $175/hr.
Alt. Zoning Hearing Brd. Solicitor Stacy Fullmer – Gawthrop Greenwood, PC
Building Plan Review/Inspection
& Building Code Official Building Inspection Underwriters – Kyle Bendler
On a motion by Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Dale Lauver, the following designations were approved with the vote being unanimous:
Signing of checks – 2 signatures (any combination of Supervisors and Treasurer)
Access to Safety Deposit Box – Supervisors & Township Secretary
On a motion by Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Dale Lauver, the following selection of depositories were approved with the vote being unanimous:
General Fund Depository BB&T and PLGIT
State Fund Depository PLGIT
Other Funds Depository PLGIT & Meridian Bank
On a motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, the meeting dates for the Board of Supervisor and Planning Commission for 2020 are set as follows by unanimous vote:
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 1st Thursday of each month
Board of Supervisors Work Meeting 3rd Wednesday of each month
Planning Commission Regular Meeting 2nd Wednesday of each month
Planning Commission Work Meeting Last Thursday of each month
On a motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver the set mileage reimbursement rate is 57.5 cents per mile for 2020. The vote was unanimous.
On a motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, the voting delegate for the 2020 State Convention is Trish Fagan. The vote was unanimous.
On a motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, the newspapers of record for 2020 are the Avon Grove Sun and the Daily Local News. The vote was unanimous.
The Reorganization Meeting adjourned at 7:10 PM.
The Regular Meeting of the New London Township Board of Supervisors convened at 7:10 PM at the New London Township Building, New London, PA. Supervisors present were Gerard Porter, Chairman; Dale Lauver, Vice Chairman; and Mary Anne Steel, Supervisor.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment on Agenda items.
PENN’S CREEK / SHAW FINAL MINOR SUBDIVISION PLAN
Township Engineer, Ron Ragan, gave the Board the history of this Plan.
The Planning Commission approved conditionally at their December 11, 2019 meeting. The condition was to have the Plans signed.
Motion was made by Dale Lauver, and seconded by Gerry Porter, to approve the Penns Creek, I, LLC Final Minor Subdivision Plan prepared by Crossan – Raimato, Inc. dated August 15, 2019. The vote was unanimous.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Regular Meeting Minutes
On a motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, the December 4, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes were approved as presented. Dale Lauver abstained as he was not present for the December meeting.
Treasurer’s Report
On a motion by Dale Lauver, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, the January bills were approved for payment and the financial reports were approved as presented. The vote was unanimous.
STAFF REPORTS
Planning Commission
Planning Commission Chairman, Ron Ragan reported that the Planning Commission will look at the Hedge Apple Hill Subdivision at the next meeting.
Review of the Porter Subdivision will also take place at the next meeting.
Engineer’s Report
Township Engineer, Ron Ragan, reported that he signed the New London Township Park Contract with Lechmanik.
Zoning Report
Zoning Officer, Trish Fagan reported that eight (8) building permits were issued in December. There were no Use and Occupancy Permits issued.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Trish Fagan
Secretary