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BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES
March 2, 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
Lieutenant Sneed - Avondale
Barracks State Police
Station
Commander Lieutenant Sneed addressed the Board and spoke about issues regarding
the Avondale Barracks State Police.
Dale Lauver expressed concern regarding all-terrain vehicle (ATV)
enforcement. Lt. Sneed stated that the
State Police do not have the use of ATV’s for enforcement. Bob Barto stated that the state budget
includes funds to hire more than one-hundred (100) troopers and asked how many
of these will be stationed at the Avondale Barracks. Lt. Sneed stated that he does not know how many officers the
Avondale Barracks will receive. Lt.
Sneed gave an overview of the conditions required for radar use.
PECO
Dale
stated that a PECO representative will be in attendance at next month’s meeting
and will explain PECO’s new power failure notification and response system.
McDowell/Cornerstone Final
Subdivision Plan
On
a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerard Porter, the Board agreed to
accept the Lake Roeder Hillard & Associates extension letter dated February
22, 2006 for the Cornerstone Final Subdivision Plan. There was no public comment.
The vote was unanimous.
King Row Road Covered Bridge
Dale
Lauver informed residents that a light will be installed on the King Row Road
Covered Bridge. Dale had requested that
a light with a historical design be installed but was informed by McCormick
Taylor that the county has a standard light that is used.
Kenneth Roark
Kenneth
Roark questioned the Board as to how records are retained in the Township
office and stated that he believes that records are missing. Mr. Roark stated that he was accompanied by
office staff while accessing records but that the masons have access to the
records. Michael Bohmier also addressed
the board regarding Township records.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
On
a motion made by Gerry Porter, seconded by Bob Barto, the February 2, 2006
Regular Meeting Minutes were approved.
There was no public comment. The
vote was unanimous.
TREASURER’S REPORT
On
a motion made by Bob Barto, seconded by Gerry Porter, the Bills To Be Paid for
March 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 met with Zoning Officer Trish Fagan
to discuss ordinances that need to be amended.
Ron
stated that the Stanwell property townhouse sketch plan was presented and that
the Planning Commission is working with David Sweet to look at a plan for how
the village can be developed.
Engineer Report
Ron
Ragan reported that he will contact John Higby to schedule a meeting regarding
the Act 537 Plan. Ron stated that
PennDOT representative Mike Reber may attend the March 15th meeting
to discuss the State Road Bridge. Final
releases of the maintenance bonds for the Meadowcroft Knoll, Elk Ridge Farms,
London Bridge and London Bridge Extension Subdivisions have been
requested. Ron has completed the
engineering inspections and has informed the developers as to the items that
are outstanding.
Zoning Officer
Zoning
Officer, Trish Fagan, reported that ten (10) Building Permits were issued in
February, seven (7) of which were for new homes.
Tax Collector
Joanne
Lewis stated that she is waiting for the envelopes before she can mail tax
bills.
Emergency Management
No
report.
Newsletter
Work
on the newsletters is in progress and the first draft of the map was returned
to Print for correction.
Property & Building Use
Lighting
will be completed when weather permits.
Dale will schedule a meeting with an architect to look at renovating and
possibly adding to the Township Building.
Roadmaster
The
Board will schedule a date to “ride the roads” with the Roadmaster. General road maintenance and spreading of
salt has been completed.
Road Enhancement Committee
No
report.
Refuse and Recycling
Committee
No
report.
Assessment Appeals
None.
Act 209 Committee
No
report.
OLD BUSINESS
No
old business.
NEW BUSINESS
No
new business.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There
was no public comment.
The
meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM.
Respectfully
submitted,
Trish
Fagan
Secretary