East Cocalico Township

The key discussion topics for this meeting include the Reorganization of the Commission, review of the December 12, 2025 Meeting Minutes, discussion regarding the 65 Poplar Drive Annexation Plan, and deliberations on SALDO Amendments. The agenda also allocates time for reviewing current land development and subdivision applications as needed.

The meeting included several action items concerning the release of financial security for various site improvements and developments, including 475 Mohns Hill Road, Heatherwoods Development Phases 1A & 2, 1807 North Reading Road, and a partial release for Forino Office Center. The Supervisors approved Resolution 2026-04 regarding the Sewage Planning Module for 500 Mohns Hill Road and appointed Randy Good and Michael Hession as representatives to the Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau. A significant discussion resulted in the approval to instruct the Township Manager and Solicitor to contact Lancaster County Commissioners regarding the elimination of the LERTA program. Additionally, the Board approved Resolution 2026-05 to align the pension with Act 600 and motions to develop a Communications Committee based on recommendations from a PSATS Safety Specialist. Approval was also granted for various interfund transfers and bill payments for multiple weeks in January.

The meeting included one executive session regarding the Assistant Township Manager position, and another executive session for hiring an Emergency Services guidance consultant following an information meeting with LCSWMA. Key action items included the acceptance of the 2024 Municipal Annual Audit and Financial Report. An appointment correction was made, naming Gerald DeBalko as the primary representative to the IMG. Approvals were granted for Resolution 2026-03 pertaining to the 500 Mohns Hill Road Minor Subdivision Plan, and for financial security releases for the Four Seasons Minor Subdivision project and the Wabash Landing Phases 1 & 2. A partial escrow release was approved for KBKK Real Estate. Financial matters covered the approval of two separate lists of bill payments. Department reports were provided, and new business included announcing the retirement of the Township Secretary and proposing the formation of an Emergency Services Committee. Old business addressed the tentative start date for construction on Hill Road and the review of applicants for the Assistant Manager position.

The agenda for the meeting includes standard items such as the Pledge of Allegiance, Treasurer's Report for January 2026 Financials, and Monthly Capacity Reports for January 2026. Key discussion items under the Executive Director's Update involve the approval of a resolution adopting ECTA Water & Sanitary Sewer Construction Specifications, approval to begin the 18-month warranty period for the Heritage Mennonite Church project, approval to begin the 18-month warranty period for the Schillaci project, and approval to close the Wise project, in addition to a request for relief from a property owner. New business specifically mentions the deadline for returning State Ethics Forms to Jodie by March 31, 2026. The meeting is scheduled to conclude with an Executive Session to address Personnel and Legal Matters.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer, followed by administrative announcements regarding recording for rebroadcast and public comment limits. Key actions involved organizational matters, specifically the appointment of a temporary chair, the reappointment of the chairman, and the appointment of the vice chair, township treasurer, assistant treasurers, and secretary for 2026. Official volunteer appointments were approved, and the holiday meeting schedule was reviewed, with a motion to approve the schedule while noting that future Planning Commission workshop scheduling would require re-advertising. Resolutions were passed to establish the township depository, vehicle reimbursement rate, newspaper for record, and toll road approval requirements. The minutes for the December 18th meeting were approved, along with the resolution appointing Zelonet XV Exor LLC as the appointed auditor for fiscal year 2025, and the adoption of the 2026 fee schedule. Approval was granted for the improvement guarantee agreement and storm water management easement agreement for the Village at East Cocalico. Finally, several lists of bills for the General Fund, Developer Fund, and electronic payroll payments were approved. In old business, an adjustment to the LST (likely Local Services Tax) was discussed, increasing the rate from 310 to 375. New business included a detailed presentation justifying the need for an assistant manager, tracing current staffing levels against previous years to demonstrate increased workload and the necessity of a multi-functional role covering finance backup, HR, and community development support.