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 Mary Anne Steel,
Supervisor.
Appointment was made of temporary Chairman, Ron Ragan.
Nominations for Chairman of the Board for 2023.
On a motion made 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 made by Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Dale Lauver, the nominations for Chairman
of the Board of Supervisors were closed. The vote was unanimous.
Newly Elected Chairman assumes his position.
Nominations for Vice Chairman of the Board for 2023.
On a motion made by Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Gerry Porter, Dale Lauver was appointed
as Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Dale Lauver abstained from the vote.
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, the nomination for the Vice
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors were closed. The vote was unanimous.
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, the following appointments were
approved. The vote was unanimous.
Secretary – Treasurer Maureen Zdun
Assistant Secretary Dana Simpson
Open Records Officer Maureen Zdun
Roadmaster Gerry Porter
Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer Richard Hicks
International Property Code, Code
Officials Richard Hicks, Kyle Bendler
(Building Inspection Underwriters)
Planning Commission Secretary Dana Simpson
Planning Commission Member Mary Anne Steel
Zoning Hearing Board Member Margaret Bell – Cole
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, the following appointments and
fees were approved with the vote being unanimous:
Township Engineer Ragan Engineering Associates, Inc. – $130 /hr.
Township Solicitor Lamb McErlane PC – $325 / hr.
Alternate Solicitor Lamb McErlane PC – Vince Pompo.
Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor Brutscher, Foley, Milliner & Land, LLP – $175/hr.
Alt. Zoning Hearing Brd. Solicitor Gawthrop Greenwood, PC – Stacy Fullmer
Building Plan Review/Inspection
& Building Code Official Building Inspection Underwriters – Kyle Bendler.
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, the following designations
were approved with the vote being unanimous:
Signing of checks – 2 signatures (any combination of Supervisors and Treasurer).
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, the following selection of
depositories were approved with the vote being unanimous:
General Fund Depository Truist and PLGIT
State Fund Depository PLGIT
Other Funds Depository PLGIT & Meridian Bank
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, the meeting dates for the
Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission for 2023 are set as follows by unanimous vote:
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 1 st Thursday of each month
Board of Supervisors Work Meeting 3 rd Wednesday of each month
Planning Commission Regular Meeting 2 nd Wednesday of each month
Planning Commission Work Meeting Last Thursday of each month
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, the set mileage
reimbursement rate is 65.5 cents per mile for 2023. The vote was unanimous.
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, the voting delegate for the
2023 State Convention is Maureen Zdun. The vote was unanimous.
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, the newspapers of record for
2023 are the Chester County Press 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.
Resolution No. 2023-1-1 Public Safety Providers
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, Resolution No. 2023-1-1 Public
Safety Providers for New London Township was approved. The vote was unanimous.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Regular Meeting Minutes
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, the December 1, 2022
Regular Meeting Minutes were approved as presented. The vote was unanimous.
Treasurer’s Report
On a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, the January bills were approved
for payment and the financial reports were approved as presented. The vote was unanimous.
STAFF REPORTS
Engineer’s Report
Township Engineer, Ron Ragan, reported the following:
MS4 – Ron suggested that the Township start moving forward on Stormwater Management
plans. PennDOT is still in the process of the pollution reduction plan in East Nottingham
Township. Credits are still a possibility. The New London Township Solicitor, Winnie
Sebastian is currently reviewing. Penn DOT is receiving some push back from Stroud.
New London Township Park – Ron also suggested that the Township close out the open NPDES
permit.
Planning Commission
Township Planning Commission Chairman, Ron Ragan, reported that the Stormwater Ordinance
is being reviewed by the Township Solicitor, Winnie Sebastian.
The Planning Commission is reviewing the John and Stephania Price Subdivision with a small
lot line change. The Planning Commission will add on next week the Thunder Hill Meadows
1135 and 1140 Subdivision plans subdividing off one (1) acre lots with a home.
Zoning Report
Township Secretary – Treasurer, Maureen Zdun ,reported that four (4) building permits were
issued in January. There were no single family dwelling building permits issued.
OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS
State Road Bridge
It was questioned who owned the State Road Bridge near Kirk Mills Road. Dale Lauver
mentioned there may need to be some improvements done to the bridge soon. The Township
Engineer, Ron Ragan will take a look at the bridge. Ron will also check a to see if there are any
data bases to see if the Township owns the bridge.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Maureen Zdun
Secretary