Christian Haberle

The meeting focused on the authorization of the Joint Tax Collection Agreement involving the Borough of Trumbauersville, Richland Township, and Milford Township to facilitate tax collection duties. Additionally, the board approved the appointment of Betsy Moyer as the Deputy Tax Collector.

The Board of Supervisors addressed several administrative and operational matters. Key discussions included the review of a timber harvest permit, an extensive discussion on potential parking ordinances and definitions of commercial vehicles to balance regulatory needs with practical logistics, and the approval of a cell tower lease extension. Additionally, the Board processed fire police assistance requests, reviewed various departmental reports including code enforcement and public works, awarded 2026 road bids, and discussed organizational appointments for local planning committees. An executive session was scheduled to address real estate matters, and public comments were heard regarding park lighting and property concerns.

The agenda includes the review of financial reports, specifically invoices and the Treasurer's report. Development and land use items include a waiver for a building addition at U.S. Cold Storage, a lot consolidation application for the Bracalente property, and a PPL grant for right-of-way. The board plans to discuss ordinances regarding parking, data centers, agricultural uses, and tobacco or vaping regulations. Administrative items cover board appointments to the Park Board and Planning Commission, a review of departmental and committee reports, correspondence regarding resignations and requests for assistance, and the processing of an escrow release for construction.

The board discussed the adoption of the 2026 Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan, focusing on EDU allocation, capacity limitations, and the risks of DEP rejection. Key topics included the criteria for future development planning, the necessity for a plant rerate, the integration of EDU policies with operational frameworks, and coordination between developers, the Township, and the Sewer Authority. Following these discussions, the board approved Resolution No. 2026-07 to authorize the Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan Revision.

The Board of Supervisors meeting addressed several key business items, including the approval of a Land Development and Financial Security Agreement for Rotho Blaas, USA Inc., and the approval of a land development waiver for Kevin Willauer regarding a bathroom and holding tank installation. Additional approvals were granted for a Sewage Facility Planning Module, the Pennoni Professional Services Proposal for the Weiss Road Bridge Service Amendment, a contract renewal for paving equipment and labor, and a PPL Grant of Right-of-Way. The Board also reviewed various departmental reports, approved multiple fire police assistance requests, authorized in-house escrow account closeouts for local projects, and heard public comments concerning neighborhood parking issues and wildlife feeding concerns.