Khaled R. Hassan

The Board of Supervisors discussed various administrative and community development matters. Key agenda items included the passage of an ordinance to add members to the Planning Commission, appointments to the Planning Commission, and a development proposal for commercial use on Walnut Street and Diamond Way. The Limerick Fire Department provided an operational update, and the Board approved the disposal of rescue equipment and the appointment of a pension actuarial consultant. Additionally, the Board reviewed a zoning hearing board advisory concerning a commercial storage yard, received a manager's report on upcoming infrastructure projects, and heard extensive public comments regarding the potential development of data centers and associated environmental and quality-of-life concerns. The Board ultimately authorized a review of Ordinance No. 428 regarding data center zoning.

The Board of Supervisors held a meeting primarily focused on establishing consistent procedures for public comments and questions during township meetings. Discussion topics included determining which types of questions should be answered during meetings, the roles of township staff and solicitors in providing information, and the use of written questions. The Board addressed conditional use hearing procedures, management of email inquiries regarding specific development projects, and the creation of an FAQ resource on the township website. Additionally, residents provided feedback regarding the meeting format, transparency, and public engagement expectations.

The Board of Supervisors discussed various administrative, operational, and development issues, including public comment procedures, potential amendments to data center zoning ordinances, and A/V system upgrades. They reviewed and acted on development projects, including a conditional use application for W.B. Homes, and addressed community concerns regarding infrastructure, environmental impacts, and transparency. Additionally, appointments to the Planning Commission and the selection of a Pension Actuarial Consultant were finalized.

The meeting included considerations for Ordinance No. 437, which amends the administrative code to increase the number of members on the Planning Commission, followed by the appointment of new members via Resolution 2026-08. Additionally, the board addressed the disposal of equipment for the Freedom Valley Medical Rescue and appointed a pension actuarial consultant following an RFP process. Other topics involved subdivision and land development updates, zoning hearing board advisories, a tricentennial update, and a manager's report regarding financial and community matters.

The meeting included the approval of bills totaling $660,468.42 and the acceptance of monthly reports for January 2026. A public hearing was held and continued from the previous meeting regarding CU #25-05 (W.B. Homes Land Acquisitions, LP). In subdivision and land development, discussion centered on a 14-lot residential subdivision proposal by W.B. Homes, specifically regarding the waiver of sidewalks and curbs. Old Business included the approval of Conditional Use #25-06 for Piazza Realty Company, Inc. New Business involved tabling the discussion on A/V hardware upgrades for live-streaming meetings and gathering feedback on the LCP Electronic Sign design renderings. The Board also approved a one-time payment of $195 to reimburse a resident for an EMS balance bill. Advisories were given for Zoning Hearing Board case ZHB #26-01. The Tricentennial update indicated a revised plan focusing on a late afternoon/evening event. The Manager reported locating $186K in unclaimed property funds and thanked the Spring-Ford School District for providing extra space for summer camps. Public comments predominantly expressed strong opposition to data center development on the Linfield/Publicker Game Lands, requesting the current R1 zoning be maintained.