Jason Stevens

The agenda for the Board of Supervisors meeting includes standard items such as the Call to Order, Treasurer's Report, and review/approval of bills for payment. Key discussion topics involve scheduled public input and comments from the public on non-agenda items. Correspondence items cover various reports and applications, including FERC reports, local library information, and follow-ups regarding emergency management. Reports of Officials and Committees include the Zoning Officer's February 2026 fees collected, the status of the Planning Commission meeting (none held in February 2026), and an update regarding the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station exercise scheduled for April 28, 2026. New Business is focused on discussing and adopting Resolution 2026-04 to formally adopt the 2025 Lancaster County Hazard Mitigation Plan, which is necessary for jurisdictions to become eligible for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance. Additionally, the agenda lists discussion items for Annual Park Services (Lawn Care and Porta Pots).

The regular business meeting included recognition for Supervisor Chair Dwight Eshleman's twelve years of service to the Township. The Treasurer's report was accepted, and the Board reviewed and approved general fund and liquid fuels bills for payment, with one abstention. Correspondence items were noted, including reports from FERC, library newsletters, and various notices regarding permits and rate adjustments. In reports, the Zoning Officer's report for November 2025 was accepted, detailing permits issued and fees collected. The Board approved a Stormwater Management Agreement for Steve Long and approved a reduction in financial security for the Amos Beiler Subdivision. The Tax Collector's report for October/November 2025 was accepted. Under New Business, the Board adopted the final General Fund and Liquid Fuels Budgets for 2026 and reaffirmed the meeting schedule for 2026. Additionally, the Board recommended Matthew Hauck as the Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator.

The meeting began with organizational procedures, including the election of the Chair (Mr. Sensenig) and Vice Chair (Mr. Byers). Key actions involved authorizing the Solicitor to prepare an ordinance to increase the maximum annual compensation for Supervisors. Compensation and recommended rates were set for Part Time Supervisor/Roadmasters, Full-Time and Seasonal Road Crew employees, and the Secretary-Treasurer. The Treasurer's bond amount was maintained at $1,500,000.00. Appointments and reappointments were made for Legal Counsel (Township Solicitor, Conflict Legal Counsel, and ZHB Solicitor compensation), Sewage Enforcement Officer, Zoning Officer/Building Code Official/Code Enforcement, Engineer, and Third Party Inspection Agencies. Members were appointed to the Zoning Hearing Board and Planning Commission. Compensation rates for the Zoning Hearing Board were established. Representatives were appointed for the Agricultural Security Advisory Committee and the Southern Lancaster County Inter-Municipal Council. The Agency Open Records Officer was reaffirmed, and a recommendation was made for the Governor's appointment of the Emergency Management Coordinator. The regular meeting portion addressed the acceptance of the Treasurer's report and approval of General Fund bills totaling $9,357.36. Public input included a request from Wakefield EMS for consideration as the primary service provider. The Zoning Officer's December 2025 report, detailing 8 permits issued and $1,603.30 fees collected, was accepted.

The meeting commenced with an executive session to discuss pending litigation, followed by a motion to amend the agenda to include review and consideration for approval of the SWM Agreement for the Omar Esh River Road property. A public hearing was conducted regarding the Local Agency Appeal filed by David S. Zook, requesting a waiver for Section 5 of the On-Lot Sewage Disposal System Management Ordinance, which was subsequently approved subject to specific conditions detailed in a prior letter. Key business items included the approval of the Treasurer's Report, review and approval of General Fund and Liquid Fuels bills, and acceptance of reports from the SEO and Zoning Officer, including the approval of a settlement for enforcement costs related to a non-compliant property. The Board approved three Stormwater Management Agreements for small project site plans. New business involved the annual renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Lancaster County Conservation District, noting changes to the Dam Safety and Waterway Management administration, and the adoption of a new recommended trick-or-treat resolution from the Lancaster Inter-Municipal Council.

The Supervisors' meeting commenced with the acceptance of the Financial Audit Report for the year ended December 31, 2018, which resulted in a clean opinion. Permission was granted to Chestnut Level Boy Scout Troop 91 to clean up and camp at Drumore Park, with the pavilion rental fee waived in exchange for their services. The Board reviewed current fund balances, as the bank transition was ongoing, and approved bills for payment from both the General Fund and Liquid Fuels Fund. Public input included concerns about rainwater runoff and an introduction from the local Community Planner. Reports from various officials were accepted, including the release of Letters of Credit and escrow amounts following engineer inspections, and the approval of a subdivision planning module for Hespa Farms. The Board awarded annual bids for various services, including Aggregate, Asphalt, and Tree Trimming Services. New business involved authorizing a letter of support, with in-kind contributions, for a Donegal Trout Unlimited grant application for erosion repair in Drumore Park, and granting permission for the Friends of Fishing Creek to use a Township dumpster for their cleanup day.