Allen Township

The board addressed public concerns regarding the safety and lighting of a pedestrian path within the Stone Ridge Development, discussing potential closure or removal options. Legislative actions included the adoption of revised resolutions for third-party building code inspector keycodes and updates to the general fee schedule. Additionally, the board authorized the collection of real estate taxes and scheduled an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The board addressed sewer gas issues at High Meadow Estates, received updates on an upcoming Easter Egg Hunt, and listened to a presentation regarding a liquor license request for a local convenience store. The board also re-appointed the Keycodes Inspection Agency as a third-party building inspector, approved a date change for the Touch a Truck event, and authorized the use of the Municipal Building as a polling place. Additionally, the board appointed a new member to the Zoning Hearing Board and conducted an executive session regarding personnel matters.

Discussions included resident concerns regarding noise pollution from tri-axel trucks on Howertown Road and requests for signage restricting engine brake retarders, with noted previous denials from PennDOT. Enforcement actions concerning tractor-trailer trucks exiting the industrial park were also addressed. The Board authorized the release of payment for Phase I of the Allen Township Building Renovation Project to Mohawk Contracting & Development LLC. Significant time was spent discussing the sidewalk connection project at 3140/3118 Cherryville Road, including funding options, the necessity of Highway Occupancy Permits (HOP) due to proximity to the PennDOT right-of-way, and the decision to proceed with the installation despite costs, utilizing funds from the Watson Land Company donation. Updates to job descriptions for the Director of Public Works and Public Works Foreman were reviewed, focusing on refining chains of command and clarifying facility oversight responsibilities. New business included the authorization of several capital equipment purchases per the 2026 budget, such as a Jeep Grand Cherokee, a Ford Ranger, mowers, and a service body truck with a crane and plow. Logistics for the 2026 Allen Township Easter Egg Hunt event were also discussed, viewing it as a potential pilot for hosting future events in the municipal building.

The General Meeting focused on several unfinished business items, including the authorization to proceed with capital equipment purchase orders for Bobcat accessories ($16,400.28) and the final release of payment request #11 ($107,472.50) to ASL Refrigeration Inc. for the Allen Township Building Renovation Project -- Phase I. The Board also approved advertising new job descriptions for the Director of Public Works and Public Works Foreman, incorporating revisions such as emphasizing management functions and changing the CDL requirement from mandatory to beneficial. New business included a presentation regarding a Wawa Liquor License and a discussion about formatting changes to the agenda's reports section, which does not require a vote. A tentative executive session regarding personnel issues was also confirmed.

The reorganization meeting focused on numerous appointments and organizational matters. Key actions included the nomination and appointment of the Temporary Reorganization Meeting Chairman, the Chairman (Mr. Frack), and the Vice Chairman (Mr. Link). The Board reappointed several key positions: Township Manager (Ilene Eckhart), Assistant Township Manager (Amber Averbeck), Treasurer (Jacob Schwartz), and Assistant Treasurer (Amber Averbeck). Interim appointments were made for Zoning Officer and Code Enforcement Officer (Ms. Eckhart and Ms. Averbeck). The Board ratified meeting dates, adopted wages pursuant to the 2026 budget, approved the list of paid holidays, designated payroll procedures, kept the same check signers, and approved depositories. Furthermore, appointments were made for the non-uniformed pension fund trustee and actuary, bonds were set, and the CPA for the 2025 audit was reappointed. The rate for personal vehicle reimbursement was set at the IRS rate. The Board kept the current Earned Income Tax Collector (Keystone Collections), set the Real Estate Levy at 5.00 mills (Resolution #2025-03), and appointed Gilmore Associates and Barry Isett as Township Engineers. The Law Offices of B. Lincoln Treadwell, Jr. were reappointed as Solicitor. Cindy Witman and Base Engineering were reappointed as UCC Building Code Official. Resolutions were adopted concerning Sewage Enforcement Officer, Sanitary Sewer Inspector, and Third-Party Building Code Inspectors. Various positions within the Fire Department were acknowledged/reappointed, including the Fire Chief (Dale Hassler) and Emergency Management Coordinator (Gary Krill). Appointments were confirmed for representatives to the First Regional Compost Authority and Nazareth Area Council of Government, and the Vacancy Board Member. Fee schedules for general services, park facilities, and special solicitors (Land Use, Environmental Law, Labor Law) were adopted. Finally, the Supervisors were appointed as Roadmasters and Park Superintendents, and terms were confirmed for Planning Commissioners and Zoning Hearing Board members. An executive session was held regarding personnel issues.