Bushkill Township

The board meeting addressed various administrative and municipal matters. Key actions included hiring new police officers, authorizing fire company training, and appointing an Alternate SEO. The board authorized the solicitor to execute a holding tank agreement and approved a resolution and sale agreement for a conservation easement on a specific property. Additionally, the board approved hiring a seasonal open space employee, authorized the drafting of bid specifications for a municipal building roof replacement, appointed a new library representative, and waived permit fees for a community pavilion. A financial matter concerning a real estate appraisal was discussed during an executive session, and the payment of bills was approved.

The meeting featured discussions on the Liberty Tree planting project and the implementation of a new Community Canine Program for police wellness. The Board addressed various planning and development items, including the status of a subdivision resolution and the approval of a planning module for DEP review. Administrative actions included the acceptance of a staff resignation, approval of supervisor compensation ordinances, and authorization for a sub-grant agreement related to outdoor restroom funding. Additionally, the Board authorized the replacement of the municipal building roof, recognized peace officers and public works employees through official resolutions, set new township fees, approved the hosting of a community event, and authorized a streetlight conversion agreement.

The Board of Supervisors addressed several administrative and operational items. Key discussions included a lot line adjustment and subdivision plan, extension requests for development projects, and updates from various departments including Police, Zoning, and Public Works. The Board approved the rehiring of seasonal employees, authorized the submission of a DCNR C2P2 grant application, approved a conservation easement, and passed ordinances related to Zoning and supervisor compensation. Additionally, the Board recognized firefighters with a dedicated day, approved sponsorship for the local carnival, and reviewed the 2025 Municipal Annual Audit.

The Board of Supervisors meeting addressed several key matters, including the approval of a donation for the Jacobsburg Historical Society's historic bus tour, the approval of a minor subdivision plan for 379 Mountain Road, and the extension of a subdivision improvement agreement for Bushkill Center Fields. The Board also authorized the advertisement of zoning ordinance amendments, approved an amendment to a conservation easement resolution, and authorized a block party street closure request. Additionally, the Board approved the planting of American Elm trees to honor the 250th celebration of the US, reviewed departmental and professional reports, and discussed real estate matters in executive session, ultimately authorizing the Open Space Coordinator to make offers on specific conservation easements.

The Board adopted a new healthcare reimbursement policy and approved the promotion of a police officer to the rank of Corporal. Zoning amendments regarding data centers, solar farms, and membership clubs were directed to be drafted into an ordinance. The Board approved the Cimerol Major Subdivision plan and authorized a search for a replacement police officer. An Agricultural Security Area expansion request was approved via resolution. Furthermore, the Board authorized several agreements, including a subdivision improvement agreement and a conservation easement. Bids were awarded for fuel, paving materials, and stone, while the hauling bid was rejected for rebidding. Additionally, the Board discussed upcoming 2026 events, including a clean-up day, electronic recycling, and yard waste operations, and held an executive session regarding real estate matters.