NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR/WORK MEETING MINUTES
July 18, 2012
The New London Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting convened at 7:30 PM. The following Supervisors were present: Chairman, Dale Lauver; Vice-Chairman, Robert Barto; Member, Gerard Porter.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment on agenda items.
SCHEDULED ACTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Tax Collector Report
Roxanne Schroll gave the Board of Supervisors a mid-year report. Roxanne is resigning as Tax Collector as of July 31, 2012. The Board thanked Roxanne for her dedicated service.
Thunder Hill Road Right-of-Way
The Board of Supervisors discussed the Township right-of-way on Thunder Hill Road. A resident objects to the Township clearing the right-of-way in front of his property where he has plantings. Road Master Jack Arrell feels that plantings should not be permitted in the right-of-way to allow water to run off and also to provide space to push snow in the winter. Depending on the soil in the area the shoulder may have stone added for drainage. The Board of Supervisors asked that Township Engineer design a grading plan for the site.
Lewisville & State Road
The intersection was discussed. Ron Ragan, Township Engineer will look at the intersection and make a recommendation at the August 2nd meeting.
Township Road Bids
Harlan Construction was the only bidder for road equipment w/operator. Pusey Tree Care was the only bidder for tree work. Pennsy Supply was the only bidder for asphalt. Martin Limestone was the only bidder for aggregate. On a Motion by Bob Barto and seconded by Gerry Porter, the above-mentioned bids were awarded. The vote was unanimous.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Meeting Minutes
On a Motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Gerry Porter, the May 16th, 2012 Work Minutes and the June 7, 2012 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes were approved as written. The vote was unanimous.
TREASURER’S REPORT
On a Motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the Bills to Be Paid for July were approved and the financial reports were accepted as presented. The vote was unanimous.
STAFF REPORTS
Planning Commission
Ron Ragan reported that there are no new subdivision plans and also reported ordinance work continues.
Engineer
Ron Ragan worked with Brandywine Valley Association on stormwater to the Christina Water Basin.
Ron Ragan reported that he attended a County Meeting on Act 167.
Zoning Officer
Trish Fagan reported that four (4) permits were issued in June; two (2) were for single family dwellings.
Emergency Management
Dave Flad spoke regarding the Emergency Operating Procedure (EOP) which needs to be submitted to the County. The Board of Supervisors asked Dave Flad to complete the EOP so it can be submitted to the County. On a Motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Dale Lauver, it was agreed that New London Township will participate in the HHW Collection Program. The vote was unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Trish Fagan
Secretary