Nicholas Oakes

The agenda focuses on conditional use hearings regarding temporary classrooms at St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church and a second driveway request for ADA accessibility. Planning items include financial security reductions and releases for several developments, the approval of a stormwater management plan, a land development waiver, and final subdivision and land development plans. Unfinished business includes a lease amendment for Phoenix Tower. New business items involve a park use request for a music event, awarding a signal maintenance contract, a memorandum of understanding with Lancaster City Water, authorization to bid for refuse and recycling collection, and the purchase of a zero-turn mower. The session also addresses a solid waste and recycling ordinance and the approval of payables.

The meeting agenda includes a presentation by the Boy Scouts and a Police Month proclamation with awards. A conditional use hearing is scheduled for St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church regarding temporary classrooms. Other business includes departmental and engineering reports, a stormwater management plan for Breezy View Drive, and an amendment to a lease for Phoenix Tower. The board will consider appointing a new Fire Police member, a stormwater project proposal, a grant application for leaf collection equipment, and a painting contract for the public works building. Additionally, the agenda covers various ordinances and resolutions concerning hotel licenses, speed limits, sewer planning, and solid waste, followed by the approval of payables and an executive session for personnel matters.

The agenda includes several administrative and operational items, such as the presentation of department and engineer reports. Key discussion topics involve financial security releases and reductions for various subdivision and land development plans. Unfinished business focuses on amending and extending a lease for 786 Prospect Road. New business items cover the acknowledgment of the 2025 Municipal Audit, a contribution request for the Lancaster County Drug Task Force, approval of fire police assistance for community events, the procurement of a new server and painting services for the Public Works building, and sponsorship for a golf tournament. Additionally, the Board will review various ordinances and resolutions, including the recognition of Iron Ridge Fire Rescue, updates to the UCC Board of Appeals, and a speed limit ordinance for Pitney Road. The meeting will conclude with the approval of payables and an executive session regarding police personnel matters.

The West Hempfield Township Comprehensive Plan (WHT2040) serves as a strategic roadmap, guiding decision-making and investment towards a thriving, sustainable community. The plan is committed to honoring its agricultural heritage while embracing strategic growth and innovation. Key focus areas include managing growth responsibly within Urban Growth Areas, promoting reinvestment and infill in urban places, ensuring diverse housing choices, supporting 21st-century industries, maintaining and upgrading transportation networks, expanding parks, trails, and natural areas, protecting farmland and farmers, and fostering intermunicipal cooperation. The overarching vision is to establish West Hempfield Township as a regional center known for its exceptional quality of life, economic vitality, and commitment to preserving its character by 2040.

The agenda for the meeting included communications from various township departments and officials, including the Treasurer, Manager, Engineer, Police, Public Works, Zoning/Land Use, and Fire/EMS. Significant discussion focused on subdivisions and land developments, specifically WHTPC 11-2020 (4324 Marietta Avenue) and WHTPC 08-2020 (Moran Estates). New business included scheduling the October 2020 Road Tour and the 2021 Budget Meeting, a request for a waiver from on-lot septic design requirements for 614 Sycamore Drive, and an appointment to the West Hempfield Fire Police. The supervisors planned to address Ordinance 5-2020 concerning Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia (Marijuana) and review payables. An upcoming public hearing for WHTPC 10-2020 (Millfield Rezoning) was scheduled for November 5, 2020.