NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 1, 2025
The New London Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting convened at 6:00 PM at the New London Township Building, New London, PA. The following Supervisors were present: Mary Anne Steel, Chairperson; Dale Lauver, Vice Chairman; and Dale Yates, Supervisor.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
Bank New Signature Documents
Frank Norris of Fulton Bank presented the Board of Supervisors with a bank signature form that will need to be signed. Maureen Zdun has resigned from the position of Secretary Treasurer so it was agreed to remove her as a check signer effective July 1, 2025.
A motion was made by Dale Yates, and seconded by Dale Lauver, to remove Maureen Zdun as a check signer from all New London Township bank accounts including Fulton Bank, Truist Bank and PLGIT effective July 31, 2025. The Board of Supervisors will remain as the check signers until a new Treasurer is appointed. The vote was unanimous.
Park Steward Resignation
A motion was made by Dale Lauver, and seconded by Dale Yates, to accept the resignation of the New London Township Park Steward effective July 7, 2025. The vote was unanimous.
Appointment of Temporary Park Steward
Board of Supervisor Chairman, Mary Anne Steel, advised that the Township Landscape Consultant, Martha Straus, has offered to work temporarily four (4) to six (6) hours per week as the Park Steward until the position is filled.
Board of Supervisor Member Dale Yates suggested that maybe the current lawn maintenance contractor, Yard Clippers, may be interested in helping out until the position is filled. It was agreed to have Dale Yates talk to Joe Wilson about the position.
A motion was made by Dale Lauver, and seconded by Dale Yates, to search for a new Park Steward. The vote was unanimous.
Approval of Interim Audit
A motion was made by Dale Yates, and seconded by Dale Lauver, to have Kaitlyn Corcoran of
K C Business Books perform an interim audit on the Township accounts. The vote was unanimous.
Secretary Treasurer Resignation Items
A motion was made by Dale Lauver, and seconded by Dale Yates, to approve the payment of
$ 2,174.55 to the retirement account for Maureen Zdun. The vote was unanimous.
A Motion was made by Dale Lauver, and seconded by Dale Yates, to agree to pay the health insurance premium for Maureen Zdun for the period ending on December 31, 2025 and to take the necessary steps to keep her on the health insurance to that date after she stops working. The vote was unanimous.
A motion was made by Dale Lauver, and seconded by Dale Yates, to contact the bonding company to have the bond changed for the new Treasurer. The vote was unanimous.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
Secretary’s Report
A motion was made by Dale Yates, and seconded by Dale Lauver, to approve the June 3, 2025 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes. The vote was unanimous.
A motion was made by Dale Lauver, and seconded by Dale Yates, to approve the
June 18, 2025 Board of Supervisors Work Meeting Minutes. The vote was unanimous.
Treasurer’s Report
A motion was made by Dale Lauver, and seconded by Dale Yates, to approve the June 2025 Financial Reports and the July 2025 bills to be paid. The vote was unanimous.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Engineer’s Report
The New London Township Engineer, Ron Ragan, gave an over view of his meeting with the Chester County Water Resources Authority. They are requesting some information from the Township that Ron has in his GIS data base so Ron is seeking approval to give them the requested information.
A motion was made by Dale Yates, and seconded by Dale Lauver, to approve Ron Ragan’s request to provide the Chester County Water Resources Authority the information that they are requesting. The vote was unanimous.
MS4 – Ron advised the last day of the 2024 / 2025 report is due in September.
ECON Partners – They would like to start working on a Multimodal Transportation Grant for the Township to help with the costs to repair the Conard Mill Road bridge. A motion was made by Dale Yates, and seconded by Dale Lauver, to approve moving forward with the grant application.
Conard Mill Road Bridge – Ron advised the bridge will not require load postings yet. It is listed as a priority one (1) requiring a twelve (12) month inspection in February and a six (6) month inspection in August.
Planning Commission
The New London Township Planning Commission Chairman, Ron Ragan, reported the following:
Kirk Farm Subdivision – We received the Chester County Planning Commission review letter.
Dorsman Subdivision – Brandywine Septic did stake out where the septic is located. Ken Crossan is working on configuring the lot.
Ordinance Amendments – Chapters 1, 2, 4, and the revised Zoning Map are scheduled for a public hearing on August 5, 2025. Ron stated that Winne Sebastian, the Township Solicitor, has some minor tweaks. She mentioned sending them back to the County. Chapters 3 and 5 are still being worked on.
Amish Community Draft Letter – Ron would like to send a letter to the Township’s Amish community regarding green houses being impervious.
A motion was made by Dale Lauver, and seconded by Dale Yates, to approve the form letter to be sent to the Township’s Amish community regarding the green houses being impervious.
The vote was unanimous.
Road Master Report
The New London Township Road Master, Gerry Porter, reported the following:
Elk Ridge Subdivision – Paving is completed.
Gerry gave an over view of the cost to pave and repair the Ashleigh Green Subdivision and
Mt. Hope Road. There was some discussion regarding the allotted road maintenance budget.
Road bank mowing is in progress.
Zoning Report
Michael Corcoran, the Township Zoning Officer, requested that the draft letter being sent out to the Township’s Amish community include a statement stating that this regulation is coming from the state.
Emergency Management
The New London Township Emergency Management Coordinator, Dave Flad, advised that they have received notifications from the County about utility helicopters flying over.
Property and Building
Township Building
A motion was made by Dale Lauver, and seconded by Dale Yates, to have Michael Corcoran purchase a dehumidifier. The vote was unanimous.
OLD / NEW BUSINESS
Medic 94
Gerry Porter advised that the annual meeting for Medic 94 will be held at the London Grove Township Building on July 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
Dave Shirey
Board of Supervisors, Chairman, Mary Anne Steel, announced that the bench with the plaque for Dave Shirey in the New London Township Park was presented to him recognizing all he has done for the Township. They would like to thank Martha Straus and Dave Schupp for their help.
Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
Board of Supervisors Chairman, Mary Anne Steel, advised that the Volunteer Appreciation Picnic was a success. The Board of Supervisors would like to thank Brian Bruecks, Charlie Humkey, and Dave Schupp for organizing the picnic.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Corcoran
Operations Manager