Michelle L. Evans

The meeting focused on several land development and engineering matters. The Commission reviewed and approved multiple waiver requests for Level Edge Construction regarding the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance and Stormwater Ordinance, contingent upon engineering reviews. They also recommended that the Council approve a stormwater management plan for the property at 40 N. Church Street and a request from Keen & Green, LP, to waive plan processing to Eden Township. Furthermore, the Commission was informed of an upcoming Town Hall meeting.

The meeting included reports from several committees. The Services, Agreement and Personnel committee is working on a new non-uniform retirement plan for employees. The Planning Commission provided an update on the WaWa development project timeline. The Streets, Infrastructure and Parks committee reported on ongoing projects, including signal pre-emption, path paving, culvert repairs, and various street maintenance tasks. The Police Chief Search Committee outlined the recruitment process, noting that interviews for the position are scheduled to begin in mid-May. The Borough Manager reviewed community events and announced the implementation of a new water and sewer billing system featuring an online customer portal. During the public comment period, residents raised concerns regarding police coverage and traffic enforcement, solicitation, street sweeping effectiveness, property maintenance, business development, noise complaints, and infrastructure improvements.

The council meeting addressed several operational and community items. Presentations were given regarding a proposed fire tax and a resident's proposal for a community clean-up weekend. The council approved the appointment of a delegate for the PSAB Conference, authorized the maintenance department to conduct park mulching, and approved a significant bond reduction for a development project. Additionally, the council supported a local fundraising event, reviewed upcoming appeals board matters, and authorized the 30% match requirement for a grant application related to street reconstruction. Discussions also included electric pricing strategies, a memorial page addition, and the coordination of fire police services.

The committee discussed several ongoing infrastructure and maintenance projects, including the West State/Fourth intersection improvements, the installation of parking restriction signs on Third and Fifth Streets, and potential pipe repairs at Park Ave. Members reviewed plans for the Maple Avenue reconstruction project, environmental approval for the Lime and State Street traffic signal, and plans for a traffic study on 4th Street. Additionally, the committee addressed the evaluation of basketball nets in the right of way, pedestrian crossing signage issues on Hess Street, and the potential need for upgrades to the municipal building following a facility evaluation.

The council reviewed and accepted the 2025 Borough Audit Report. Management updates included approval for conference attendance, authorization to proceed with the ELGT Connector Phase 2 project contingent on maintenance agreements, and payment of the 2025 budget true-up to the Quarryville Borough Authority. Council discussed and initiated a Snow Emergency Plan, adopted the Lancaster County Hazard Mitigation Plan update, and approved fire police requests for upcoming community events. Appointments were made for the Trail Towns Initiative, and authorization was granted for grant acquisition for the Maple Avenue Reconstruction Project. The council also ratified monthly financial reports and bills, reviewed departmental reports, and moved to expand enforcement of the property maintenance ordinance. Additionally, the council held an executive session to discuss personnel and retirement plan procedures.