Glenn Kraft

The meeting included reports from various township departments and officials, such as the fire commissioner, police department, and engineering services. Key actions included the approval of the purchase of two police vehicles, the adoption of a resolution for the PennDOT mowing contract, the reconfirmation of the Legacy II land development plan, and the approval of a Liquid Fuels resolution to add roads. Additionally, the Board approved the Western Berks Water Authority M/O and the water supply agreement for the Clay Tract project. Concerns regarding property violations and the status of ongoing code enforcement were also addressed.

The Planning Commission discussed the Gehris and Walksler Subdivision Plan for 821 and 831 N. Church Rd. and recommended conditional approval to the Board of Supervisors. The committee also tabled a proposed amendment to the Southwestern Berks County Joint Zoning Ordinance concerning warehouses, logistic centers, truck terminals, and data centers for further review. Additionally, the commission held a preliminary discussion regarding the potential rezoning of properties along the 422 Corridor.

The meeting included a review of the Calvary Bible Church sketch plan, which involves a church expansion in the R-3 district, coordination with the Motus Clay Tract development, and the addition of parking spaces. Additionally, the commission discussed and moved to recommend support to the Board of Supervisors regarding a Zoning Hearing Board application for 456 Rebers Bridge Road.

The meeting involved the appointment of officers, board members, and committee representatives for the township. Various schedules for upcoming supervisors, workshop, and planning commission meetings were established. The supervisors adopted the IRS mileage reimbursement rate, set the Treasurer's bond amount, and designated the appeals board for Uniform Construction Code matters. Multiple resolutions were adopted, including re-appointments to the planning and zoning boards, approval of the township fee schedule, and administrative appointments for various roles such as tax collection and pension fund management.

The board meeting included the appointment of a new supervisor to fill a vacancy. Departmental reports were presented covering tax collection, library activities, fire services, police operations, road maintenance, building and zoning, and engineering projects. Key actions taken included the awarding of the 2026 Municipal Improvement Projects bid to Martin Paving, Inc., the authorization of a grant application for the Big Spring Stream Bank Phase I project, the approval of an administrative office remodeling project, and the authorization of an Agricultural Security Area expansion. Additionally, the board addressed an inquiry regarding property violations on Gaul Road.