NEW LONDON TOWNSHIPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ORGANIZATION AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
January 2, 2024
The New London Township Board of Supervisors Organization Meeting convened at 6:00 PM at the New London Township Building, New London, PA. The following Supervisors were present: Mary Anne Steel, Chairman and Dale Yates, Supervisor. Dale Lauver, Vice Chairman was present by telephone.
Appointment was made of temporary Chairman, Maureen Zdun.
Nominations for Chairman of the Board for 2024.
On a motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Dale Yates, Mary Anne Steel was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Mary Anne Steel abstained from the vote.
On a motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Dale Yates, 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 Dale Yates, Dale Lauver was appointed as Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Dale Lauver abstained from the vote.
On a motion made by Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Dale Yates, the nomination for the Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors were closed. The vote was unanimous.
On a motion made by Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Dale Yates, the following appointments were approved. The vote was unanimous.
Secretary – Treasurer Maureen Zdun
Assistant Secretary Donna Milewski
Open Records Officer Maureen Zdun
Roadmaster Gerry Porter
Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer Michael Corcoran
International Property Code, Code Officials
Michael Corcoran, Kyle Bendler
(Building Inspection Underwriters)
Planning Commission Secretary Donna Milewski
Planning Commission Member Ron Ragan
Planning Commission Member Martha Straus
Zoning Hearing Board Member Ken Crossan
On a motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Dale Yates, the following appointments and fees were approved with the vote being unanimous:
Township Engineer Ragan Engineering Associates, Inc. – $135 / hr.
Township Solicitor Lamb McErlane PC – $325 / hr.
Alternate Solicitor Lamb McErlane PC – Vince Pompo.
Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor Brutscher, Foley, Milliner & Land, LLP – $190 / hr.
Alt. Zoning Hearing Brd. Solicitor Gawthrop Greenwood, PC – Stacy Fullmer
Building Plan Review/Inspection & Building Code Official Building Inspection Underwriters – Kyle Bendler.
Flood Plain Manager Michael Corcoran.
On a motion made by Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Dale Yates, 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 Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Dale Yates, the following selection of depositories were approved with the vote being unanimous:
General Fund Depository Fulton, Truist, and PLGIT
State Fund Depository PLGIT
Other Funds Depository PLGIT & Meridian Bank
On a motion made by Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Dale Lauver, the meeting dates for the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission for 2024 are set as follows by unanimous vote:
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 1st Tuesday 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 Tuesday of each month
On a motion made by Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Dale Yates, the set mileage reimbursement rate is 67 cents per mile for 2024. The vote was unanimous.
On a motion made by Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Dale Yates, the voting delegate for the 2024 State Convention is Maureen Zdun. The vote was unanimous.
On a motion made by Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Dale Yates, the newspapers of record for 2024 are the Chester County Press and the Daily Local News. The vote was unanimous.
The Reorganization Meeting adjourned at 6:10 PM.
The Regular Meeting of the New London Township Board of Supervisors convened at 6:10 PM at the New London Township Building, New London, PA. Supervisors present were: Mary Anne Steel, Chairman and Dale Yates, Supervisor. Dale Lauver, Vice Chairman was present by telephone.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment on Agenda items.
Resolution No. 2024-1-1 Public Safety Providers
On a motion made by Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Dale Lauver, Resolution No. 2024-1-1 Public Safety Providers for New London Township was approved. The vote was unanimous.
Resolution No. 2024-1-2 Professional Auditor Appointment
On a motion made by Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Dale Yates, Resolution No. 2024-1-2 appointing a firm or certified or competent public accountants to make an examination of all the accounts of the Township for fiscal year 2023 to replace the elected auditors was approved. The vote was unanimous.
Resolution No. 2024-1-3 Zoning Hearing Board
On a motion made by Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Dale Yates, Resolution No. 2024-1-3 to appoint members of the New London Township Zoning Hearing Board was approved. The vote was unanimous.
Resolution No. 2024-1-4 Disposition Of Records
On a motion made by Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Dale Yates, Resolution No. 2024-1-4 to dispose of certain Township records was approved. The vote was unanimous.
2024 SPCA Contract
There was some discussion regarding the contract. This matter was tabled to the next Board of Supervisors meeting.
2024 Township Landscape Consultant Service Agreement
A motion was made by Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Dale Lauver, to approve the Township Landscape Consultant Service Agreement for 2024.
The vote was unanimous.
2024 West Grove Fire Company Agreement
A motion was made by Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Dale Lauver, to approve the West Grove Fire Company Agreement for 2024.
The vote was unanimous.
New London Township Park
There was some discussion regarding an after hours disturbance at the Township Park. It was agreed to install more signage. New London Township Secretary, Maureen Zdun, will look at pricing to have a gate at the park parking lot.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Regular Meeting Minutes
On a motion made by Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Dale Yates, the December 7, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes were approved as amended. The vote was unanimous.
Treasurer’s Report
On a motion made by Mary Anne Steel, seconded by Dale Yates, the January bills were approved for payment and the financial reports were approved as presented. The vote was unanimous.
STAFF REPORTS
Emergency Management Report
New London Township Emergency Management Coordinator, Dave Flad, advised that he has not heard from the Chester County Emergency Management Department.
Roadmaster Report
New London Township Roadmaster, Gerry Porter, reported that he has not heard any news regarding the 896 Road Project. The Camp Bonsul Road Bridge Project should start some time this year.
He will be working on a proposed road project list for 2024.
Zoning Report
Township Secretary – Treasurer, Maureen Zdun ,reported that four (4) building permits were issued in December. There were no single family dwelling building permits issued.
OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS
Medic 94
Gerry Porter advised that Medic 94 responded to 4,019 calls. The bids have been approved, with some modifications, for the new station. Construction should start this year.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Maureen Zdun
Secretary