Maxatawny Township

The reorganization meeting included several key actions. The resignation of Steve Wilson from the Board of Auditors was accepted. John Deplanque was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, and Marcus Simonetti was appointed as Vice-Chairman. The consent agenda involved numerous appointments and adoptions, including the appointment of Jerilyn Wehr as Secretary/Treasurer and Recording Officer, Chris Paff as Zoning Officer and Code Enforcement Officer, and McCarthy Engineering Associates as Township Engineer. Resolutions were adopted regarding employee wages and the appointment of an auditor and a member to the Zoning Hearing Board. Other appointments included members for the Planning Commission, Historic Commission, Building Code Appeals Board, and Recreation Committee. Finally, the board approved the Treasurer's Bond and authorized mileage reimbursement rates for 2026.

The meeting commenced with an executive session to discuss litigation. Key discussions included reports from the State Police, the Historic Commission noting a site visit to Fairview Cemetery, and the Roadcrew report, which involved discussions regarding the potential purchase of a used single axle truck, incorporating it into a two-year cycle, and a request for a list of existing Township vehicles. The Code Enforcement officer presented his report. Under old business, a waiver request for a deck setback on Quarry Road Lot 31 was approved, contingent upon an agreement regarding future removal if issues arise with utilities or the setback. The solicitor continues to work on cleaning up the Cherrington property. New business included granting conditional approval, pending PennDot approval, for the Optimist Club Fools Day Run event and waiving the associated fee. The final escrow release for Budget Self Storage was approved, as was conditional approval for a waiver concerning front-facing solar panels at 16 Curtis Drive. The Board reviewed and recommended approval of variances requested by ALDI Inc for their Zoning Hearing application, following presentations and public comment regarding traffic and road conditions. Financial matters included approval of the bills presented and the Treasurer's Report and transfers.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, such as a Leck Waste Services modification application, a request of waiver for Quarry Road Lot 31, and the Cherrington property. The board also addressed the expiration of an extension for Maxatawny Industrial Long Lane, an escrow release request for Budget Self Storage, and a land development waiver request for 389 Moyer Road. Additionally, there was a review of a zoning hearing application for ALDI Inc, support for a Lyons Boro grant application, and a discussion on drafting an ordinance regarding data centers. The board also discussed a request from Rutter's to replace a letter of credit with a bond, approved the 2026 meeting schedule, and agreed to advertise the draft budget for 2026, as well as hiring seasonal road crew employees. Engineer Falencki announced his retirement. Public comment included concerns about feeding feral cats and the cleanup of a trailer park.

The meeting included discussions on a request for a waiver for a deck at 80 Quarry Road, Keystone Hall renovations at Kutztown University, and updates to the traffic light at Kutztown Road and Schaeffer Lane. The board also discussed the installation of a Peace Pole at Bowers Park, ratified approval of a Lyons Boro grant application, and considered drafting an ordinance prohibiting the feeding of feral cats. Updates were provided on the Cherrington property and the sidewalk grant project bid advertisement was authorized. The engineer reported on stormwater inspections and the status of required improvements by Florez trucking. Additionally, a resident suggested a flashing red light at the Kutztown Road and Schaeffer Lane traffic light.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, including a motion for reconsideration regarding a zoning variance request, updates on Leck Waste Services' modification application with the DEP, and the approval of a special event, the Cannabis Festival at Renningers Market. The board also approved a winter maintenance agreement with PennDOT, an extension for a residence, a waiver of fees for Kutztown University's Bon Fire, and a Land Development waiver request. Additionally, they ratified approval of Fall Festival funding, discussed a zoning ordinance amendment regarding Agricultural fences, approved a Union contract, and reaffirmed approval of the Villas of Maxatawny. The board also discussed professional services, including an engineer's report on stormwater inspections. Public comment included suggestions for park decorations and student representation on boards.