Jessica Baim

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing regarding Ordinance Number 2026-257, which authorizes the execution of a cable franchise agreement between the township and Verizon Pennsylvania LLC. The hearing included a session for public comments, though none were provided, before the hearing was closed.

The board discussed several items for upcoming agendas, including the potential creation of a historical mine map, addressing stormwater issues on the Petroff property, and reviewing various development and land use plans. Key business topics included the sale of surplus police vehicles, cable franchise renewal negotiations with Verizon, appointments to various township boards and commissions, and updates on police collective bargaining agreements. Discussions also covered payroll concerns, police department personnel, and property-related matters such as the potential transfer of private parkland to the township.

The board discussed various municipal operational and administrative matters. Key topics included authorization to sell an existing police vehicle and purchase a replacement, as well as addressing collective bargaining agreements for the police department. The board reviewed and conditionally approved a final subdivision plan and entered into a financial security agreement for a solar development project. Additionally, the board made appointments to the Zoning Hearing Board and Planning Commission, authorized a request for proposals for a hydrogeologist to investigate water issues, and adopted an ordinance concerning a cable franchise agreement. Issues regarding the first payroll of the year were also reviewed.

The work session focused on items to be placed on the subsequent Board of Supervisors Meeting agenda. Discussions included requests to deposit funds from the sale of an old vehicle and a donation into specific township funds. Updates were provided on the police department hiring process. The Board reviewed surety establishment for Ore Bank Road Improvements and addressed financial security bonding for the 45 Golf Course Road solar project, specifically questioning the assumed inflation rate for decommissioning costs. Other items included a request for a Bond Reduction for Aldi, Inc., and discussion regarding truck traffic restrictions on Pheasant Ridge, leading to considerations about passing municipal ordinances for enforcement. A waiver request concerning the Street Tree Removal Policy was presented, alongside updates on turning the Berkshire Hills Private Park over to the Township. Resolutions concerning the Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan adoption, disposition of public records, and the Sewage Facilities Plan revision were also reviewed. Additionally, there was significant discussion regarding the legal standing and financial implications of the recently signed Police Agreement (2026-2031) overlapping with the previous contract, concerning issues like comp time calculations and salary structure changes. The session concluded with an executive session to discuss a pay issue.

The agenda for the Carroll Township Board of Supervisors meeting includes several items: receiving fire reports from the Northern York County Fire and Rescue for January 2026, and the Police Report for January 2026. Key police items involve seeking permission to sell an old police vehicle and requesting authorization to order a new police car and equipment. The Treasurer's Report approval covers bills up to February 04, 2026. Subdivision matters include the Final Subdivision Plan for 90 Chestnut Grove Road and discussing the Developer's Financial Security Agreement for the York Hess Solar project. The Solicitor is authorized to draft clarification and termination agreements related to the Police Department's Collective Bargaining Agreements. New business items include a proposal for a historical map, appointments to the Zoning Hearing Board and Planning Commission, an update on Petroff property stormwater issues, appointment of the Township Engineer, an agreement with Kimley-Horn & Associates for a roundabout project, and adoption of an ordinance authorizing a Cable Franchise Agreement with Verizon Pennsylvania LLC.