Chuck Freese

The agenda focuses on departmental reports from the Treasurer, Zoning Officer, Roadmaster, Emergency Management, Planning Commission, Open Space Committee, and Historical Committee. Old business items include municipal building renovations, the comprehensive plan update, permitting changes, the Faggs Manor Road Ordinance, and MS4 compliance. New business items involve the Faggs Manor Road Ordinance, donations to the Fire Company and Manor Church, open space maintenance, and planning for a building open house.

The agenda for this organization meeting includes several critical organizational and administrative actions. Key discussion points involve the appointment of a Temporary Secretary and Chairman, followed by the nominations and appointment of the Permanent Chairman and Permanent Vice Chairman. Administrative appointments are scheduled for roles including Secretary, Treasurer, Open Records Officer, Recycling Coordinator, Public Works Department staff, and Transfer Station Attendant. Consultant appointments cover Township Engineers, Solicitors, Auditing Firm, Emergency Management Coordinator, and Zoning Officer. Furthermore, appointments will be made to various Boards & Committees such as the Zoning Hearing Board, Auditors, Vacancy Board, Tax Collector, Planning Commission, Open Space Committee, and Historical Committee. Other business includes establishing 2026 schedules, approving bonds, designating depositories for Township Funds, establishing the 2026 Mileage Rate, and setting 2026 Salaries.

The meeting included a review of the Treasurer's report for February 2025, which noted an audit by Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC with no findings. The Zoning Officer's report was reviewed, noting total fees collected. Roadmaster requested approval for additional bids for road repairs, contingent on a road inspection. The township joined AGREM, with corrected annual dues. The Historical Committee reported on a property deed donation from the Wrigleys. The supervisors discussed municipal building renovations and generator options, with bidding expected to start mid-May. They agreed to participate in a police regionalization study. The supervisors addressed a letter regarding a burial plot easement on the Saunders property, stating no objections. Bills were paid.

The meeting included public comments regarding the Atglen Library and its fundraising efforts. Township reports were reviewed, covering the treasurer's report, zoning officer's report, roadmaster's updates on paving best practices and truck bed replacement, and updates from the Planning Commission, Open Space Committee, and Historical Committee. Old business included updates on municipal building renovations and MS4 compliance. New business involved a review of the PSATS Conference, discussion on the O&M for a SWM Plan, and the approval of the ARRO Agreement for the BASE REPAIR Bid. The meeting also included announcements and correspondence related to upcoming committee meetings.

The meeting included discussions on the Treasurer's report, zoning officer report, emergency management, planning commission, open space committee, historical committee, and website/Facebook updates. Old business included a police regionalization study update and LDT building renovations. The supervisors reviewed quotes for the Londonderry Meadows crosswalk and approved the G-Force and Flagger Force bids. The board also discussed the Avon Grove Library contribution request, Premium Power Service Maintenance Renewal, Transfer Station fee, flashing lights at the Roundabout, and grant opportunities.