Annville Township

The meeting addressed public concerns regarding police response time and trash disposal issues. Approvals were granted for payment to Custer Excavating for the Locust Street Project, street closures for a block party, a banner for St. Paul Bazaar, signal evaluation at RT 422 and RT 934, Fire Police aid to the City of Lebanon and LVC Commencement activities, release of escrow funds for Bollinger Builders, and upgrading a part-time Administrative role to full-time. Reports were presented by various committees, including Public Works, Public Safety, Property, Parks & Recreation, Finance, Zoning, and Annville Activities. Additionally, reports were given by the Fire Company and Life Lion.

The meeting included the appointment of an Acting Chief of Police, and discussion of truck traffic and noise on Main Street, as well as the use of Jake brakes. The board approved the hiring of a new full-time police officer, handicap parking spaces, and the appointment of the Township Administrator as Township Treasurer and the Assistant Administrator as Deputy Treasurer. Reports were reviewed from Public Works, Public Safety, Property, Parks & Recreation, Finance, and various special committees. The board approved the advertising of the 2024 Township Budget, meeting dates, holiday schedule, tax levy and appropriations ordinance, and the 2023 Omnibus Ordinance. They also approved the resignation of Chris Koehler and a panel of physicians for workers' compensation. Finally, the board ratified payment of debts.

The meeting covered various topics including the approval of a police contract extension for 2024, a review of the progress of Town Hall renovations, and a report on the success of the park's pumpkin walk. The board also approved the 2024 Township Budgets, Ordinance 685 (2024 Tax Levy and Appropriations), Ordinance 686 (2023 Omnibus Ordinance), the 2024 Fee Schedule, and appointed Rettew Engineering as the Township Planning Engineers. Reports from various committees (Public Works, Public Safety, Property, Parks & Recreation, Finance, Permits, Annville Activities, and Special Committees) were reviewed and approved. The board also approved wage and salary recommendations for 2024 and addressed correspondence.

The meeting covered several key topics, including updates from the Annville Free Library, a grant application for the Regional Police Commission, and the Annville Township Fire Police assisting at LVC football games. A change order for the Ulrich Street project was approved, along with the Pumpkin Walk event. Financial reports were reviewed, and the full release of the Annville Free Library escrow was approved. The process to eliminate parking on Ulrich Street was also approved. The board also approved a request from the Annville Cleona Fire Department to participate in a study for a regional volunteer fire department.

The meeting addressed several key items, including change orders for the Ulrich Street project (excavation of rock and curb/sidewalk repair), an intermunicipal agreement with South Annville Township for police services, approval for holiday wreath placement, and the awarding of Town Hall safety renovations to Holmes Contracting. Discussions also included the Quitte Creek mulching project, upcoming community events, the 2024 budget preparation schedule, the appointment of auditors (Garcia Garman and Shea, PC), and the appointment of Steckbeck Engineering as the Township Stormwater and MS4 Engineers. A performance bond from Waste Industries for trash services was approved, and the advertising of a new meeting date for November was authorized.