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BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES
April 6, 2006
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:
Dale Lauver, Robert Barto and Gerard Porter.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There
was no public comment on agenda items.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
New London Presbyterian
Church Final Land Development Plan
Charles
Shock asked the status of the items outstanding for approval of the New London
Presbyterian Church Final Land Development Plan and stated that the Planning
Commission has recommended conditional approval.
On
a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the Board approved the
New London Presbyterian Church Final Land Development Plan dated October 28,
2005 Latest Revision dated January 31, 2006 conditioned upon the execution of
the deeds, improvement agreement, access easement to the Cox development and
the right of first refusal. John David
St. John stated that he would like to know how the road will be
constructed. Ron Ragan stated that the
road specifications are shown on the Land Development Plan. In response to John David St. John’s request
for fencing along the Lewisville Road extension and the St. John property, Dale
Lauver stated that a requirement for fencing (less than $3,000.00) could be
added to the list of conditions. The
type of fencing will be decided by the Board of Supervisors and John D. St.
John. The vote was unanimous.
Resolution 2006-4-1
Appointment of Peggy Cole as Zoning Hearing Board Member Alternate
On
a motion made by Dale Lauver, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Board adopted
Resolution 2006-04-01 Appointment of Peggy Bell-Cole as Zoning Hearing Board
Member Alternate. There was no public
comment. The vote was unanimous.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
On
a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the March 2, 2006 Regular
Meeting Minutes were approved. There
was no public comment. The vote was
unanimous.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Dale
Lauver reported that expenses for the Route 896 Taskforce will slightly exceed
the proposed amount and that the four Township’s involved will split the
additional cost.
On
a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Bills To Be Paid for
April were approved and the financial reports were accepted as presented. There was no public comment. The vote was unanimous.
STAFF REPORTS
Planning Commission
Ron
Ragan reported that the Planning Commission will provide comments regarding the
Route 896 Report, will review the Havenstone II Subdivision Plan, and tour the
Stanwell Tract on April 12th.
The New London Village Master Plan Grant package will be provided to the
Board of Supervisors at their Work Meeting.
The Planning Commission is also working on amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance.
Engineer Report
Ron
Ragan reported that the Sewer Service Area Map (pdf file) was sent to the Board
and that the profile and recommendations for the Thunder Hill and State Road
intersection will be provided. The
Board gave Ron approval to draw the Church Road profile with and without
curbs. Ron asked the status of the
Route 896 and Oxford Road improvements.
Dale stated that he will contact Al Federico of McCormack Taylor for an
update.
Zoning Officer
Zoning
Officer, Trish Fagan, reported that twenty-one (21) Building Permits were
issued in March, five (5) of which were for new homes, and that Five (5) Use
and Occupancy Permits were issued.
Tax Collector
No
report.
Emergency Management
Mike
Predmore reported on federal training courses (NIMS and ICS 100, 200 and 300)
and stated that although the Board of Supervisors is only required to take the
NIMS course, he recommends that all courses be taken. The possibility of an alternate Emergency Operations Center located
at the school will be explored. The
Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator is Dave Flad.
Newsletter
The
draft map is complete and the location of sponsoring businesses needs to be
added. The Board approved the picture
to be included in the newsletter.
Property & Building Use
The
parking lot lighting is complete. Dale
will meet with the painter to discuss painting the window sills, porch and
office door.
Roadmaster
Stormwater
and catch basins on Pickwick Lane will be worked on and graffiti on signs will
be removed by individuals who need to perform community service. Dale suggested that stop bars be added at
the Lewisville Road and State Road intersection. The Board was in agreement.
Road Enhancement Committee
No
report.
Refuse and Recycling
Committee
No
report.
Assessment Appeals
Eight
(8) assessment appeals were received.
Act 209 Committee
No
report.
OLD BUSINESS
Trish
Fagan stated that a letter from George Shaw was received requesting a red
flashing light at the State Road and Thunder Hill Road intersection. The Board is investigating possible
options. Gerry Porter reported that
there was a request for the installation of a streetlight at the Thunder Hill
Road and Creek Road intersection. The
residents that live on the corner of the intersection have notified the
Township that they are not in favor of a streetlight.
NEW BUSINESS
Spencer
Andress stated that the Board should have received a memo from Sam McMichael
regarding the Cornerstone Subdivision.
Spencer requested that the Board approve the Homeowners Association and
the Sewage Operations and Management Agreements. The Board will add this issue to the April 19th Work
Meeting Agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
John
David St. John stated that the Zoning Hearing Board have scheduled a meeting on
April 18th at 6:00 PM.
The
meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM.
Respectfully
submitted,
Trish
Fagan
Secretary