Chris Ardinger

The meeting commenced with an officer reorganization, resulting in the reappointment of Larry Eberly as Chairman, and the re-appointment of Delbert Myers as Vice Chair and Robert Smith as Secretary. During Public Comment, concerns were raised regarding the Greencastle Greens Golf Course Stay and Play and Maintenance Access Drive, specifically referencing plan notes concerning the maintenance access drive's wording and potential violations related to an already paved gravel path conflicting with impervious area limitations. The Commission recommended approval for a modification request by Pulley on behalf of Travel Centers of America concerning stormwater regulations, as no new impervious area was created. Several subdivision and land development plans, including Shadow Creek Phases 5 & 6, Dollar General-Worleytown, ATMA Well #3, and the Eberly subdivision, were recommended to be tabled. Approval with comments was recommended for the Greens of Greencastle Phase 8, 9 & 10 Subdivision. The Greencastle Greens Golf Course Stay & Play & Maintenance Access Drive modification was also recommended for approval, with staff confirming compliance with emergency access road width requirements. Under New Business, the Commission reviewed updates to the codified SALDO and Zoning chapters, noting a five-dollar per meeting pay increase effective January 1, 2026. The Commission recommended approval of proposed changes to the zoning chapter for a future public notice meeting.

The meeting included the election of officers for 2026, with Jonathon Ott selected as Chair and Fran Malachowski as Vice Chair. Old Business discussion covered several grants and projects, including the DCNR grant for Martin's Mill Bridge Park (final design stage), approval of the land development plan and NPDES permitting for the road to Martins Mill Bridge Park, receipt of $50,000 from the Enoch Brown Community Share Grant, and anticipation of an award announcement for the Phase 2 RACP grant. The ATCP Winter Wonderland event attendance was noted at approximately 850. New Business focused on the wrap-up of 2025 park grants, requiring grantees to provide receipts and pictures. Public comment included a resident's concern regarding mowing natural areas and rain gardens too early in the season.

The meeting addressed several key operational and planning items. Old business included updates on the DCNR grant for Martin's Mill Bridge Park, noting it is in the final design stage, and the status of the LD plan review and NPDES permitting for the road to Martin's Mill Bridge Park. Updates were also provided regarding the Enoch Brown Community Share Grant and the submission of the Phase 2 RACP grant. Information was shared regarding upcoming December events: the ATCP Winter Wonderland event featuring a Tesla light show, The Grinch, music, and concessions, and the Martins Mill Bridge Christmas event including Santa and shuttles. Under new business, the committee voted to recommend booking Snyders Attractions for a Park Carnival scheduled for August 2026. Additionally, the committee discussed the overuse of ballfields and recommended limiting ball tournaments to ten per year.

The meeting included an executive session to discuss real estate matters prior to an auction. The auction involved four parcels located at 11800 Molly Pitcher Highway, known as Conrad Court. Bids received were $550,000.00 for Lot 1 and $400,000.00 for Lot 2, while Lots 3 and 4 received no bids. The Supervisors subsequently entered another executive session to discuss real estate matters before reconvening to regular session, where all bids for the property were rejected.

The meeting included a joint public hearing with the Antrim Township Planning Commission regarding a request from the Rolling Hills PRD Phases 3 through 9 HOA for relief from driveway setbacks. Key actions by the Board of Supervisors included the approval of the 2026 Fee Schedule by resolution, granting a modification request for installing electric vehicle charging stations at a truck stop location, and authorizing the Chairman to sign a Conservation Easement Agreement for Martin Shale Pit #7. Final Land Development Plans were conditionally approved for Martin Shale Pit #7 and approved for Antrim Township Community Park access. Motions were passed to table final Land Development Plans for Meyers Enterprises and Greens of Greencastle Phases 8, 9, and 10. Financial security renewals for Transportation Properties and Rolling Hills PRD Phase 9 were authorized. Departmental updates covered road maintenance, public works facility upgrades, park improvements, and continued partnership success with the Franklin County Sheriff Office. The session concluded with an Executive Session to discuss legal and personnel matters.