Duane L. Howard

The board discussed public comments regarding emergency sewage connections, reviewed treasurer reports for sewer and water funds, and established a payment plan for a resident water bill. Operational updates for the water and sewer plants were provided, including repairs and maintenance. Discussions also covered incoming communications regarding land development plans, committee reports, grant opportunities for water infrastructure, tree removal on authority property, and the status of various environmental reports. Engineering work orders for NPDES permit renewal and a cleaning and CCTV project were approved, alongside the payment of outstanding bills for both the sewer and water systems.

The board reviewed reports from the police, road, fire, and ambulance departments and authorized road crack sealing, equipment purchases for mowers, and tree removal. The board committed to replacing emergency service radios. Discussions included various property code violation enforcements, the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property addition, and the authorization to advertise zoning ordinance amendments regarding data centers. Additionally, the board approved a Senior Car Parade, accepted a proposal for the modification of an Agricultural Security Area, granted a drainage plan waiver, and awarded a lease for farming township-owned land.

The agenda includes various departmental reports, including updates on emergency radio systems, multiple zoning violation cases involving property maintenance, sanitation, and unpermitted business operations, as well as HARB and Municipal Authority business. Incoming communications include requests for driveway expansion and reports of traffic safety issues at specific intersections. Old business items cover the execution of a ground lease for township land, a cable franchise agreement, office renovations, amendments to the Master Traffic Ordinance, a Zoning Ordinance amendment, and approval for a high school senior car parade. New business items involve a streetlight conversion agreement to LED and the discussion of issuing a Request For Proposal for engineering and zoning enforcement services.

The Board of Supervisors received reports from the police, road, fire, and ambulance departments. Actions taken included the hiring of a part-time road employee, the adoption of a resolution regarding online tax payments, and the approval of office licensing upgrades. The board discussed several property code violation and sanitation issues, evaluated a potential land lease for ground along Route 73, authorized the execution of multiple stormwater control agreements, and planned for future office renovations. Additionally, the board addressed public comments concerning landlord-tenant disputes and property line disagreements.

The meeting included discussions on a water credit request, treasurer reports for sewer and water funds, and a list of past due accounts with authorization for lien filings. Operations reports for the sewer and water plants were reviewed, alongside correspondence regarding NPDES permit renewal and water/sewer requirements for a new property. Financial actions included approval of pay applications for the water storage tank project, authorization for security camera installation, and the execution of an engineering work order. The board also approved a proposal for water storage tank inspection and reviewed/approved bills for both sewer and water systems.