Borough of Manheim

The meeting included discussions and approvals related to financial matters, specifically the payment of bills, where the General Fund paid approximately $212,725.79 and the Capital Fund paid about $189,010.18. A public hearing was held regarding the Borough's Cable Franchise Agreement, during which no public comments were offered. New business involved several approvals: a Capital expenditure of $12,790.00 for a Police Department entry system upgrade, a $126,607.50 construction contract for the new Borough building, approval for a food truck special event on June 7th, the adoption of a no-cost Newsletter Services Agreement with Hometown Press, and the approval of proposals totaling $27,595.00 for floodplain and basin maintenance services. Old business involved informational updates on volunteer vacancies for the Zoning Hearing Board and Historic Commission. An executive session was held to discuss matters undisclosed in the public minutes.

The agenda for the Manheim Borough Council meeting includes financial matters such as the payment of bills from the General Fund and Capital Fund. Departmental reports from Public Works, Administration, Finance, Codes, Engineering, and the Borough Manager are scheduled. New business items focus on approvals, including establishing a Pension Investment Advisory Request for Proposal (RFP) Evaluation Committee, approving a Landlord Subordination and Waiver for Beezer Entertainment related to Kaufman Park, and authorizing payments and bidding out repairs for the South Oak Street Bridge. Several special event applications are also scheduled for approval, covering various fundraisers and an Easter Egg Hunt. Old business pertains to informational updates on volunteer vacancies for the Zoning Hearing Board Alternate and the Historic Commission.

The primary discussion focused on Old Business, specifically rendering a decision regarding an appeal from 31 S Main St. LLC concerning the denial of a zoning permit for a continued use at 31 S. Main St. Following deliberation, the Board voted (4-0) to deny the applicant's request. There were no public comments. The meeting was adjourned shortly thereafter.

The meeting commenced with public comment where a resident complimented the road clearing efforts after a recent snowstorm and suggested an additional pass for slush removal. Key financial actions included the ratification of payments for bills totaling $98,250.86 from the General Fund. The Mayor and Police Chief discussed the snow emergency route enforcement, including towing three vehicles, and confirmed the availability of the Borough parking lot on Wolf Street for future snow emergencies. The Police Department plans to create maps to clarify one-sided Snow Emergency Routes, and a civil service update was provided regarding five candidates undergoing physical testing for non-sworn officer positions. The Public Works Committee recommended approval for bidding out several 2026 paving projects, noting the need for geotextile fabric on specific streets. The committee also proposed evaluating a Pedestrian Road Safety Audit and initiated drafting an ordinance mandating Knox Boxes for commercial, residential, and multi-residential properties. The Engineer reported delays in Oak Street Bridge repair and Miller Drive work due to snow, and mentioned coordination with DCNR regarding Adele Avenue work. The Manager informed the Council about a forthcoming public hearing regarding the cable franchise agreement authorization, the planned launch of the new Borough website and mass notification system, and the positive fiscal year performance for 2025. New Business saw approvals for payment for police body camera equipment, the appointment of delegates to the Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau Management Committee, approval for a Girl Scout cookie stand event, a solid waste exemption request, the Summer Swim Team lease, migration to the CSDatum Permits platform, advertisement to review the cable operator's performance, sending 2024 Uncollected Real Estate Taxes to the County Tax Claim Bureau, and approval for preventative maintenance checks at six intersections.

The agenda for the meeting includes financial matters such as the payment of bills from the General Fund, Capital Fund, and Ratified accounts. Department and committee reports cover 2026 Paving Projects, a Pedestrian Road Safety Audit Update, Market Square Lights, and Knox Boxes. New business items scheduled for approval include payment for police body camera equipment and software, appointments for the Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau Management Committee, approval for a Girl Scout cookie stand special event, consideration of a solid waste exemption, approval of the Summer Swim Team lease, consideration of migrating to the CSDatum Permits platform, approval to review the cable operator's performance, authorization to send uncollected 2024 Real Estate Taxes to the County Tax Claim Bureau, and approval for preventative maintenance checks on six intersections.