Colleen M. Patton

The meeting included a review and approval of prior meeting minutes, specifically for the Regular Meeting of December 17, 2025, and the Reorganization Meeting of January 5, 2026. No public comments or sketch plans were submitted for discussion. For preliminary and final subdivision plans, further discussion on the 545 Rock Run Road Minor Subdivision Plan was tabled due to lack of received reviews or amended plans. The Commission accepted for consideration the minor subdivision plan for 311 Warwick Road Tract, which included documentation such as an engineering letter, PNDI receipt, USFWS letter, and a Stormwater Management Report. The review noted potential impact findings from the IPaC system concerning bat species.

The meeting served as the Reorganization Meeting for the Warwick Township Planning Commission. Key actions included the nomination and election of officers, resulting in Fred Reisser being appointed as Chairman, Jim Tevis as Vice-Chairman, and Olga Karkalas as Secretary. Additionally, the commission established that regular monthly meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., subject to holidays.

The primary discussion topic for this Special Meeting involved the review of a draft for the proposed Data Center Ordinance. The Commission considered various changes and edits to this draft. Further comments are required from the Township Planning Consultant and the Township Solicitor.

The meeting addressed the acceptance of the Treasurer's report, noting the maturity of a Certificate of Deposit and an impending bank acquisition. Discussions included an update from the Twin Valley Fire Department regarding their ladder truck status. The Zoning Officer reported three building permits issued in December and noted a forthcoming court date for a Notice of Violation at 545 Rock Run Road, with Zoning Ordinance additions planned for the next Planning Commission meeting. Road reports covered tree removal on multiple roads, clearing of catch basins, installation of 'NO TRUCK' signs, and maintenance on Township equipment. Road maintenance included grading Green Lane and repairing potholes on Dirt Mt Pleasant Road. Winter services logs detailed plowing, salting, and treatment schedules. The Historical Commission reviewed potential America 250 Semi-Quincentennial ideas and discussed correspondence regarding the Iron Bridge. The Zoning Hearing Board granted setback relief for a shed replacement application at 200 Piersol Road. The Board approved the 2026 Emergency Services contract for the Twin Valley Fire Department and allocated a $1000.00 donation to the Chester County Library. Resolution 2026-4 for record disposition was approved.

The Organization Meeting involved several key organizational actions. The Board appointed Mrs. Cameron as Chairperson and Mr. Brand as Vice-Chairman. Appointments were made for the Vacancy Board member, Secretary/Treasurer/Administrator (Ms. Patton), Road Masters, Township Building Inspector, Engineer, Zoning Officer, Flood Plain Administrator, Township Consultant, Planning Consultants, Sewage Consultants, Township Solicitor, Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor, and Emergency Management Coordinator. The regular monthly meeting schedule was set for the first Wednesday of the month at six p.m. The Board designated various banking institutions and set the Treasurer's bond amount. Appointments and term start dates for liaisons to the Warwick-Nantmeal Sewer Authority and Elverson EMS/Twin Valley Fire Company were established. Resolutions were adopted concerning the Primary Voting Delegate to the State Act 32 Tax Collection Committee, the 2026 Fee Schedule, and Emergency Services to Warwick Township.