William Howard

The Planning Commission conducted reorganization of its leadership and reviewed several development projects. The Commission recommended granting various waivers and deferrals for the final land development plan at 129 N. Maple Avenue, while also recommending its approval subject to conditions. Additionally, the Commission recommended approval of the Stoltzfus/Shirk final lot add-on plan for School and Butter Roads, also subject to specified conditions. Furthermore, the Commission approved the execution of documents for the Sewage Facilities Planning Module for the 129 N. Maple Avenue property. No action was taken regarding the review of the township zoning revision for overlay districts and general regulations.

The Planning Commission reviewed a special exception application for a drive-through café located at 4201 Oregon Pike, recommending approval by the zoning hearing board contingent upon meeting parking requirements under the Township's Zoning and Land Development Ordinances. Additionally, the commission conducted a review of Articles 12 and 13 of the proposed zoning ordinance regarding criteria for special exceptions, conditional uses, and non-conformities.

The meeting focused on several key agenda items, including the approval of 2 EDUs for the new administration building project and the authorization of the 2024/2025 audit. The Authority reviewed commercial water accounts and requested follow-up evaluations for multiple businesses. Additional approvals included a reimbursement agreement for a local property development and the redevelopment plans for a commercial retail site. Old business items addressed included updates on the hydraulic model, tapping fees, a cellular tower escrow account, and data collection concerning TDS at a local well. Finally, the Board approved the payment of monthly bills and reviewed financial reports.

The board reviewed and conditionally approved a water capacity request for 1 EDU at 204 S. Conestoga View Drive. Discussions were held regarding assistance for water main and sink hole repairs, requiring further documentation from the contractor. Updates were provided on tapping fees, a past-due escrow balance for the Verizon Tower project, and ongoing measures to manage Total Dissolved Solids levels at the well. Additionally, the board discussed a water break contingency plan involving the installation of additional valves and reviewed engineering and financial reports, including the approval of bill payments.

The board conducted reorganization, appointing officers and re-appointing the engineer and solicitor. Discussions included a commercial water account review, updates on a hydraulic model, progress on tapping fees, status of the Verizon tower inspection, the Primo Brands agreement, and raw and finished water sample reviews. The board authorized an agreement with AB Martin. The engineer's report covered the waiver renewal application and plan reviews. Financial business included the approval of bills and the authorization of check signers for the Authority's bank accounts.