Beau Arledge

The meeting addressed the nomination and election of the 2026 DDA Board Officers. The Board formally accepted the resignation of Nanette Miller, effective January 1st, 2026, after her 21 years of service. A motion was approved to increase the DDA Administrative Assistant position from part-time to full-time, effective February 1st, 2026. In reports, the Executive Director announced the decision to change public relations and communications teams to Luke Miller Marketing, anticipating savings of approximately $30,000 annually, and confirmed the sale of the 4410 Holt Road property, which required a $27,000 radon mitigation system deduction. The DDA decided not to bid on the former Rite Aid property due to significant remediation costs. The Advertising & Marketing Committee expressed optimism about the transition to the new marketing firm. The Planning Commission reported approval of a zoning ordinance change to allow private roads in new developments. The Supervisor reported on meeting with a local business owner interested in the vacant DDA Board position, and the Treasurer noted the positive performance of DDA investments.

The Board of Trustees approved the Consent Agenda, which included claims dated December 22, 2025, and January 6, 2026, as well as payroll approvals for December 18, 2025, and January 2 and January 15, 2026. Under Zoning and Development, the Board adopted Zoning Ordinance No. 39.167 to broadly permit the development and use of private roads within the Township, following a recommendation from the Planning Commission. New Business involved approving a proposal from Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. for the 2026 Sidewalk Improvement Program.

The key discussion points included setting the agenda to add Officer's Election under new business. Updates were provided on unfinished business, noting that the Skate Park Construction is expected to be completed this spring. Under new business, a conceptual presentation for the Centennial Farms Playground occurred, and it was noted that Valhalla Restroom Construction is scheduled to commence in March 2026. New officers were elected for the positions of Chairman, Vice-Chair, and Secretary.

The agenda for the meeting includes standard opening procedures such as the Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call, along with public comments on both non-agenda and agenda items. Key items include the Consent Agenda covering approvals for minutes from the December 16, 2025, Regular Board Meeting and various Accounts Payable and Payroll approvals spanning December 2025 and January 2026. Zoning and Development action involves amending Zoning Ordinance No. 39 concerning Private Roads (Proposed Zoning Ordinance No. 39.167). New Business consists of reviewing an Engineering Proposal for the 2026 Sidewalk Improvement Program.

The meeting included an amendment to the agenda to move the Sign Ordinance Consultant Selection Discussion to the first item. Key discussions involved the introduction of OHM Advisors, who will assist with the Township's Sign Ordinance re-write. A public hearing was held regarding Case #25-888, a text amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 39.167, intended to allow for the broader development of private roads. Following general discussion and public comment concerning government oversight on private roads, the commission moved to adopt the proposed ordinance amendment.