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NEW LONDON
TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WORK MEETING
MINUTES
August 18,
2005
The
New London Township Board of Supervisors Meeting convened at 7:55 PM at the New
London Township Building, New London, PA.
The following Supervisors were present:
Chairman, John Arrell; Vice Chairman, Dale Lauver; and Member, Robert
Barto.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There
was no public comment on agenda items.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
Ordinance No. 2005-03
International Property Maintenance Code
On
a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Dale Lauver, Ordinance No. 2005-03
International Property Maintenance Code was adopted. There was no public comment.
The vote was unanimous.
Tax Assessment Appeals
Dale
Lauver stated that the Township is permitted to attend tax assessment appeal hearings. He is concerned that too many appeals are
taking place and being approved. Dale
stated that it appears that there are new homes with the same square footage
that are assessed less than a house the same size built in 1998. Bob Barto stated that he believes that
residents can only appeal if the Common Level Ratio is less than .85. Jack Arrell stated that many townships may
not be aware of this problem and that CCATO and PSATS should be asked to
research and seek corrective action if necessary. State Legislators should also be made aware of this issue.
Masonic Lease
Jack
Arrell explained that the Masonic Lodge will be leasing the second floor of the
Township Building. Bob Barto summarized
the few minor changes made since the last draft of the lease agreement. Jack Williams gave an overview of the work
that will be performed. He stated that
the Masons are hoping to have their first meeting in the building in December
of this year.
On
a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Dale Lauver, the Board agreed to enter
into a ninety-nine (99) year lease with the Masonic Lodge. There was no public comment. The vote was unanimous.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
On
a motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Bob Barto, the July 19, 2005 Board of
Supervisors Meeting Minutes were approved.
There was no public comment. The
vote was unanimous.
Trish
Fagan asked for approval to reimburse Regester Associates in the amount of
$100.00 for an application fee submitted in error for the Marshall
Subdivision. Approval was granted by
the Board.
OLD BUSINESS
No
old business.
NEW BUSINESS
Dale
Lauver reported that East Nottingham has plans submitted for a development on
Oxford Road which could impact the Oxford Road and Route 896 intersection. The Board would like to meet with East
Nottingham to discuss the plan.
Jack
Arrell reported that he attended a State Transportation Commission meeting on
behalf of the Route 896 Committee. Jack
stated that he spoke about the Route 896 and Route 841 intersection which is
located in Franklin Township. Jack
presented this information for Franklin Township with the approval of two (2)
Franklin Township Route 896 Committee Members.
Jack would like other townships in the southern end of the county to be
proactive with adding projects to the PennDOT twelve (12) year plan.
Jack
reported that he wants to complete State Road, pave the Township Building
parking lot and work on the Lewisville Road intersection.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There
was no public comment.
The
meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.
Respectfully
submitted,
Trish
Fagan
Secretary