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| Building Permits | Calendar of Events | News Releases | Privacy Statement NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP WORK MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 16, 2003 The New London Township Board of Supervisors Meeting convened at 7:30 PM at the New London Township Building, New London, PA. The following Supervisors were present: John Arrell - Chairman, Dale Lauver - Vice Chairman, Robert Barto - Member. There were no comments from the public on agenda items. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS Ennis Conditional Use Jack Arrell explained that the Board of Supervisors would like to see more clarity added to the Ennis Conditional Use Hearing Decision. The decision was presented to Mr. Ennis for him to read. Mr. James Ennis stated that he is in agreement with the conditions outlined in the Decision. Bob Barto stated that improvements to the road will need to be reviewed by an engineer and agreed to by Mr. Ennis. Ron Ragan will put into writing what will be required. The improvements will be reduced to writing by the Township engineer and agreed to by James J. Ennis and the Board of Supervisors. A motion was made by Bob Barto, seconded by Dale Lauver, to approve the Conditional Use Request with the addition of the sentence in Item 2. The vote was unanimous. There was no public comment. Morgan/Fenton/Glidden
Conditional Use The Morgan/Fenton/Glidden Conditional Use Hearing Decision was presented to Mr. Morgan to review. The Board added Item 6 to the Decision which states: The Applicant agrees to approach London GroveTownship and inform them of the road improvements requested by New London Township and its potential effect to the adjoining London Grove roadway. Mr. Morgan asked for guidance with talking to London Grove Township. Jack explained that Mr. Morgan should talk to the London Grove Board of Supervisors to alert them that he will be subdividing and that part of the road will be in London Grove Township. Mr. Morgan stated that he will contact London Grove Township. A motion was made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Bob Barto, to approve the Morgan/Fenton/Glidden Conditional Use Request. The vote was unanimous. There was no public comment. Harkins Subdivision Mr. Satnick requested that the Board of Supervisors give approval to the Preliminary Plan with conditions. Jack explained that the sewer issue is still not firm and he cannot see giving approval under these circumstances. Dale Lauver was in agreement stating that an extension will keep the process moving. Bob Barto was also in agreement stating that it would start a one year clock for approval of a final plan. Mr. Satnick agreed to a 30 day extension. The extension is granted until February 20th. The Board accepted an amendment to the extension letter dated December 17, 2002 by John Jaros. Zoning Issues John P. Coldiron has taken pictures of existing signs. John stated that home security signs posted on a person's property would require a permit under the new ordinance and feels that these signs should be excluded. Jack asked that the Planning Commission address an amendment that will deal with this issue. Holding Tank
Ordinance John Coldiron explained that a resident wants to put a sand mound septic system in, however, the Chester County Health Department will not allow this to be done while the ground is frozen. The resident is asking for approval to use a temporary holding tank until the sand mound can be installed. Ron Ragan stated that the resident could pre-pay a pumping company through May 1st to ensure that the holding tank will be pumped. The resident plans to move into the house by the end of February. John stated that this procedure was used for a resident in Ashleigh Greene. All Board members are in agreement as long as the Zoning Officer continues to track the progress of the sand mound installation. John Coldiron presented a progress report to the Board on the digital photographing of the signs in the township. Earned Income Tax The Township Solicitor will prepare the required paperwork. SECRETARY’S REPORT On a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Dale Lauver, the December 19, 2002 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes were approved. The vote was unanimous. There was no public comment TREASURER’S
REPORT A motion was made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Bob Barto, to approve the Matlack Tree Service bill in the amount of $1,650.00 to be paid. Agreement on Walnut
Glen Road to Franklin The Board agreed to pay one-half of the resurfacing cost
for the disputed portion of Walnut Glen Road between Franklin and New London
Townships. OLD BUSINESS Dale requested a meeting with the Act 537 Plan Consultants, Arro Consulting, to discuss the Harkins and Brown properties. Ron will set up a meeting in February. NEW BUSINESS Bob requested a spreadsheet from Ron on the costs associated with the Zoning Officer and Code Enforcement Officer versus permit money received. Jack asked the Board members that if the bridge on State Road can wait until summer, would they be in agreement with this. The Board was in agreement. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM. Respectfully submitted, Trish Fagan Secretary
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