Conoy Township

The meeting began with the Reorganizational session, which included the election of officers, resulting in Gina Mariani becoming Chair and S. Jay Williams becoming Vice-Chair. Liaison appointments for 2026 across various committees were approved. Annual appointments for 2026, covering staff roles, provider contracts, engineer, solicitor, and depository of funds, were approved, along with the selection of Associated Building Inspections following a failed motion for Commonwealth Code. Appointments to the Zoning Hearing Board, Planning Commission, Historical Review Commission, Park & Recreation Commission, Bainbridge Water Authority, and Vacancy Board Chair were confirmed. The subsequent Regular Meeting included the presentation of the 2025 Outstanding Conoy Citizen Award to the late Christina Mark. The Consent Agenda items, including bills and various reports (Financial/Payroll, Fire Company, MESA, Police, LCSWMA, Roadmaster, Sewer Enforcement, Sewer Engineer, Zoning Officer), were approved. New Business included approving the IRS standard business mileage rate, approving a resolution for the Disposition of Township Records, and approving several resolutions to update Authorized Signers for grant submissions (DCED MTF, LSA grants). A quote for tree removal for the Governor Stable Road Bridge #2 project was approved. Discussion items covered grant updates for the Governor Stable Road Bridge infrastructure projects and the Raingarden site, as well as the approval of the Township's share for repairs to a joint-owned paver with East Donegal Township, and the purchase of a sweepster pickup broom attachment. Updates were provided regarding the brush pile fencing and ongoing discussions concerning the Summer Playground program's 501C3 donation.

The meeting commenced with acknowledgments, including an appreciation certificate presented to Supervisor Justin Risser for his service. Public comments addressed mailbox damages following a snow event and illegal dumping within the township, leading to a request for a newsletter reminder. The consent agenda was approved, with a noted adjustment to the MESA bills and documentation of the LCSWMA Host Fee and tonnage processed. Old business resulted in the approval of the 2026 General Fund, Sewer Fund, and Small Fund Budgets with a specified tax levy, noted as a 4-1 vote. New business involved ratifying purchases for a rain garden soil mixture and watershed signposts from the Capital Reserve Fund, as well as ratifying the purchase for a diesel fuel tank replacement at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Approvals were also granted for a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lancaster County Planning Department, Resolution 13/2025 concerning the Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the part-time hiring of Carrie Chapman for office staffing. A motion regarding the appointment of S. Jay Williams to the EMA committee was tabled. Additionally, Resolution 14/2025 establishing a Fire Department Equipment Fund was approved. Discussion items included updates on various grants for road and bridge projects, approval to change township office hours effective January 1, 2026, and approval for employees to have Christmas Eve off. Discussions were held regarding the 2026 appointment for the Building Code Official/Zoning Officer, with a recommendation leaning toward Commonwealth Code over ABI, pending final decision in January. Discussions also covered upcoming committee vacancies due to a board member change. Correspondence included an update on delinquent sewer accounts, noting the current outstanding balance and a suggestion for the solicitor to prepare a proposal for February regarding collection strategies, and addressing issues with stormwater boxes.

The agenda covers a combined Reorganizational and Regular Meeting for the Board of Supervisors. The Reorganizational session involves calling the meeting to order, roll call, reorganization of the Board for 2026, including nominations for Chair and Vice-Chair, establishing liaison appointments across various committees (e.g., Buildings, Fire, Planning & Zoning), and selecting delegates for the PSATS Convention. It also addresses annual appointments for 2026, covering roles such as Secretary/Treasurer, Open Records Officer, Township Engineer, Solicitor, and CPA, along with designating depositories of funds and Treasurer Bonds. New appointments to various Boards and Commissions for terms beginning in 2026 are also scheduled for approval. The Regular Meeting agenda includes reviewing bills and reports (Financial/Payroll, Fire Company, Police, LCSWMA fee), Old Business, and New Business. New Business items include approving the 2026 Internal Revenue Service mileage rate, a resolution for the disposition of Township Records, and approving resolutions for several grant submissions. Additionally, the Board will consider quotes for tree removal related to the Governor Stable Road Bridge #2 project. Discussion items involve updates on various grants (Multimodal Transportation Fund, Local Share Grants) and decisions regarding joint owned paver repairs with East Donegal Township and the purchase of a sweepster pickup broom attachment.

The Conoy Township Board of Supervisors held a meeting where they discussed and approved several items, including amendments to the proposed fee schedule for the summer playground program and approval of Resolution No. 11/2025, as amended. They also discussed and approved the advertisement of the proposed Conoy Township 2026 General Fund, Sewer Fund, and Small Fund Budgets with a tax levy of 0.7 mills for 2026. Additionally, the board rejected a quote for replacing the diesel holding tank at the Bainbridge Wastewater Treatment Plant and accepted the resignation of the Township Administrator/Secretary/Zoning Officer/BCO. They also appointed a new Township Secretary and Chief Administrative Officer, updated the signers on various bank accounts, and approved a payment from the Capital Reserve Fund to GEARS for building renovations. A resolution for fire company contributions was requested for action at the December board meeting. The board also approved Ordinance No. 02-2025 regarding zoning ordinance text amendments. Grant updates were provided, and there was a discussion regarding vandalism in the parks. The meeting concluded with an announcement of an executive session following the meeting.

The meeting involved a hearing on Case No. ZHB-02-2025 for applicant Dale & Robin Bowers, requesting a variance from Zoning Ordinance Section 202.5 to reduce the minimum front yard setback for a single family dwelling and a variance of Section 603.3 to permit additional time to secure permits and complete construction. The application was unanimously approved with conditions, and a written decision will be issued with details of the hearing, testimony, evidence, findings of fact, conclusions of law, and the decision with conditions.