Jennifer Powers

The board addressed planning issues, specifically granting a waiver for development identification signs for the Meadow Lane Farms project with maintenance conditions. In public works, the board approved a quote for the 2026 Flow Metering Project and authorized the advertisement for related conduit installation work. Administration business included the approval of the treasurer's report and bill payments. The board also discussed joining a consortium for the negotiation of the upcoming Comcast Cable Franchise Agreement renewal and received an update on the status of the Verizon Agreement.

The board conducted a re-organization, appointing a new Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary/Treasurer. The Treasurer's Report was reviewed. Discussions focused on planning for the upcoming Community Day event, including potential baseball game activities, coordinating with local food vendors, and creating promotional materials. Additionally, the board discussed potential physical modifications to the upper baseball field to better accommodate 12U baseball teams.

Key discussions during the meeting included a public comment regarding snow clearing at Gloninger Woods Park. In Public Safety, reports were provided for the Neversink Volunteer Fire Company and the Police Department activities for January, noting metrics like Calls to Service and Accidents. Training attendance and community outreach programs were also mentioned. Under Zoning/Code/Planning Commission, the schedule for the next Planning Commission meeting was noted. Engineering discussions centered on receiving feedback on a proposal to install lighting along a portion of the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail near the 22nd Street Bridge due to safety concerns. Public Works actions included approving the advertisement for the 2026 Paving Project, approving Resolution 2026-10 regarding an escalator clause for bituminous materials, and awarding a quote for the Creekside Drive guiderail replacement. Payments and a change order were approved for the Dairy Road Pump Station Project. Finally, the appointment of Tracy Christman to the Board of Auditors was approved as new business.

The meeting addressed several key items, primarily concerning land development plans and agreements. The Board approved the Letter of Credit, Improvements and Financial Security Agreement, Stormwater O & M Agreement, and the Preliminary Final Land Development Plan, including several ordinance waivers, for the Nolt's Garden Center expansion project. For the HTK Property, Inc., development, approvals were granted for a restricted escrow account, Improvements and Financial Security Agreement, Stormwater O & M Agreement, Sidewalk Deferment Agreement, and the Preliminary Final Land Development Plan, including specific waivers. Other actions included the approval of the Treasurer's report and payment of bills, appointment of a representative to the Lebanon Community Library Board, approval of Line of Credit Reductions for North Cornwall Commons Lots 19 and 26, formal approval of the Snow Emergency Declaration from January 25-27, and the approval of a resolution accepting a section of the 22nd Street Right of Way. A formal agreement was also adopted regarding planting restrictions near the intersection of Forney Road and Meadow Lane to improve sight lines.

The meeting addressed several planning and zoning matters. Key discussions included the review of the Lot Add On & Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan for Nolt's Garden Center-2025 Greenhouses, including a recommendation to accept a blanket easement for stormwater improvements instead of individual ones, and contingent approval based on engineering review letter requirements. The commission also reviewed the revised Zoning Ordinance No. #338 and subsequently recommended its approval. Additionally, the North Cornwall Commons development was reviewed.