NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES October 6, 2022

The New London Township Board of Supervisors Regular meeting convened at 7:00 PM at the New London Township Building, New London, PA.  The following Supervisor were present:  Gerry Porter, Chairman; Dale Lauver, Vice Chairman; and Mary Anne Steel, Supervisor.

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no public comment on Agenda items.

Avon Grove Library

Pat McKeon introduced the interim director Lisa Sweet who gave an overview to the Board of Supervisors.  She thanked the Board for the contribution to the Avon Grove Library.

Ordinance No.  2022 – 1 – Four Way Stop Sign West Avondale Road and State Road

A motion was made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, to approve

Ordinance No. 2022 – 1 to install the four (4) way stop sign at West Avondale Road and State Road.  The vote was unanimous.

Camp Bonsul Covered Bridge

A motion was made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, to sign a letter from Janet Bowers approving Chester County’s decision to proceed with the design, engineering, and construction of a replacement replica bridge for the Camp Bonsul Road covered Bridge Number 26.   The vote was unanimous.

Avon Grove Bull Dogs Shed Proposal

The Township received a shed proposal request from the Avon Grove Bull Dogs.  They would like to purchase a shed for their equipment and have it located on the Township property.   It was agreed that the Board of Supervisors would like to have some more information before they make a decision.  The Township Secretary will reach out to the Avon Grove Bull Dogs.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Regular Meeting Minutes

On a motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, the September 1, 2022 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes were approved.  The vote was unanimous.

Treasurer’s Report

On a motion by Gerry Porter, seconded by Dale Lauver, the October 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 there are no new subdivisions.  Work continues on the Landscape Ordinance.  The Stormwater Ordinance draft model will be reviewed at the next Planning Commission work meeting.

Engineer’s Report

The New London Township Engineer, Ron Ragan, advised the following:

Saienni Property – Ron advised that a letter will need to be sent to the Department of Environmental Protection from the Board of Supervisors accepting the Saienni Property conveying sewage from the dwelling to the Wheatland Farms Waste Water Treatment Facility.

A Motion was made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, to approve the post card application for the Saienni Property conveying sewage from the dwelling to the Wheatland Farms Waste Water Treatment Facility.

The vote was unanimous.

MS4 – Ron advised that PennDOT is getting serious challenges from the Big Elk Creek and Stroud Water Research regarding their large stream restoration project in East Nottingham Township.

105 Ford Drive – Ron advised that he visited the property two (2) times and did not see much water from run off.

Emergency Management

The New London Township Emergency Management Coordinator, Dave Flad, gave an overview of the Emergency Management Association quarterly training that he attended.  He also advised that he attended the Federal Emergency Management Association’s presentation on a new tool called Rapt.

Property and Building Use

Dale Lauver said he will contact Tom Altman to service the boiler.

Zoning Permit

The New London Township Zoning Officer, Trish Fagan, reported that seven (7) building permits were issued in September.  There was one (1) single family dwelling.  There were four (4) Use and Occupancy permits issued.

OLD / NEW BUSINESS

West Grove Fire Company

It was agreed to waive the fee on the West Grove Fire Company’s Building Permit.

A Motion was made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Mary Anne Steel, to waive the $574.50 building permit fee for the West Grove Fire Company.  The vote was unanimous.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Maureen Zdun
Assistant Secretary