Antrim Township Municipal Authority

The meeting included public comment regarding vandalism of a speed limit sign and a desire for a dedicated township police officer. Key actions involved approving bills for payment and granting a modification request for property at 8665 Hades Church Road concerning barn demolition and reconstruction, which reduced impervious area. The Board authorized signing a Grinder Pump Agreement and a Stormwater Facilities Operation and Maintenance Agreement for Heritage Hills Retirement Community. Extensions were granted for Dollar General Worleytown and Greencastle Greens Golf Course plans. Final plans were conditionally approved for Heritage Hills Retirement Community, Phase 2, and approved for John Newcomer III, 3-lot additions for Gearhart, and a 1-lot addition for Antrim Stone Mill Estates LLC. Staff was authorized to send an RFPW-NBD to the DEP for specific properties with existing septic systems or public sewer where no construction is proposed. The renewal of financial security bonds for Heritage Estates West Phases 2 & 3 and ACBP Lot 16 was approved. The Board also approved Workers' Compensation for a cycling event. Significant time was dedicated to recognizing Supervisor Rick Baer for his 18 years of service upon his retirement.

The Planning Commission meeting included taking public comments and approving the minutes from the previous meeting held on November 3, 2025. Key actions involved recommending approval for a modification request concerning agricultural structures at 8665 Hades Church Road, which included reducing impervious area. A modification request for Martin Shale Pit #7 regarding Conservation Easements was removed from the agenda. Several subdivision and land development plans, including Shadow Creek Phases 5 & 6 and Greens of Greencastle Phases 8, 9 & 10, were tabled for later review. The Commission recommended approval for 180-day extensions for Dollar General-Worleytown and Greencastle Greens Golf Course projects. Approval was also recommended for the Heritage Hill Retirement Community Phase 2, subject to specific conditions regarding financial security and utility line agreements, and for subdivisions belonging to John Newcomer III, the Gearharts, and Antrim Stone Mill Estates LLC. The Commission also authorized the Chairman to sign exemption mailers for several projects. New business involved planning attendance for a joint hearing on January 13, 2026, regarding setbacks for Rolling Hills PRD and scheduling the review for a zoning ordinance amendment.

The meeting commenced with a recess to hold a Public Hearing regarding the proposed LERTA (Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance) Map amendment. Representatives for Matrix, Core5, and Century Inc. testified in favor of the proposed LERTA map revision, believing the highest and best use for the agricultural lands mentioned would be industrial. Following the hearing, the Board added testimony from a prior LERTA Hearing in August 2012 to the record. During the Regular Meeting, public comment addressed a sinking spot on Mason Road and speeding on Hykes Road. The Board approved payment of bills, granted seven modifications requests for the Martin's Mill Bridge Access Road concerning stormwater management and road construction specifications, and authorized the signing of a Conservation Easement Agreement and a Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants. Extensions were granted for several development plans, and final plans for two subdivisions were approved. The Board also approved resolutions supporting the LERTA Map Amendment and amending Chapter 111 (Pretreatment), authorizing advertising for revisions to Chapter 150 (Zoning), and approving the preliminary 2026 Budget. Future meeting dates, including the Organizational meeting, were announced.

The organizational meeting included public comment regarding the regulation of FPR (Food Processing Residual) legislation and addressing PFAS chemicals. Key organizational actions included the appointment of John Alleman as temporary Chairman, the affirmation of Jaysen Cochran as a new Supervisor for a six-year term, and the appointment of officers for 2026, naming John Alleman as Chairman and Chad Murray as Vice Chairman. Numerous reappointments were made to various committees and boards, including the Planning Commission, Municipal Authority, Park Committee, and Zoning Hearing Board. The Board also confirmed solicitors for different Township bodies, authorized legal counsel for specific matters, approved engineering firms for 2026, and confirmed advisory positions for various Township initiatives. Furthermore, the meeting addressed 2026 administrative details, including SEO appointments and rates, fund depositories, check signature requirements, increased meeting pay for certain boards, and affirmation of 2026 tax rates. Annual donation amounts from the General Fund to local organizations, including Fire, Ambulance, and community services, were approved. Finally, the Supervisors approved the mileage reimbursement rate, appointed the Emergency Management Coordinator, accepted the 2026 Personnel Policy documents, set the HRA annual benefit, announced a 3% COLA wage increase, and established employee contributions to health insurance premiums.

Key discussions during the meeting included a positive report on the attendance and success of the Christmas Park Event. The Supervisors unanimously approved the Final 2026 Budget, although one member expressed reservations regarding the "tar and chip" road process. Additionally, Workers' Compensation coverage was approved for the Rescue Hose Fire Police for two upcoming events: IceFest and the Run Your Ice Off 5K Race. The meeting concluded with expressions of gratitude and appreciation for a departing Board of Supervisor member's 18 years of service.