Spring Garden Township

The board discussed multiple administrative and project-related agenda items, including the acceptance of the Treasurer's Report and a 45-day time extension for the Red Oaks at Regents Glen development. Key projects addressed include the Mill Creek Trail and Greenway bike lane markings, payments for Fire Station 892 architectural services, the initiation of bidding for the 2026 Tri Hill Paving Project, and the approval of a signing authority resolution for PennDOT. The board also reviewed the purchase of a tilt trailer, a proposed renovation project for Windsor Park, a time extension for the Tri Hill sewer project, and the sharing of legal expenses related to a water company merger. Furthermore, they considered an update to the social media policy and authorized a payment to the York County Regional Police Department for a vehicle acquisition.

The board conducted a reorganization of its members, electing a Chair and a Vice-Chair. During the zoning applications review, the board denied a special exception and a variance request for a convenience store at 1103 Mt. Rose Avenue. Additionally, the board reviewed an appeal regarding the denial of a Certificate of Use and Occupancy for a professional office located at 1079 Kings Mill Road.

The Planning Commission addressed a public request regarding the preservation of specific locations within the Comprehensive Plan. The primary discussion focused on a reverse subdivision and land development plan for Tri Hill Family Dentistry, which involves combining two lots and constructing a walkway between existing buildings. The Commission discussed various waiver requests concerning plan approvals, stormwater management, and development agreements, eventually recommending the plan to the Board of Commissioners subject to specific conditions including the addition of an ADA van-accessible parking space.

The Board of Commissioners held a workshop to establish specifications for an upcoming refuse collection contract. Discussions included a review of current costs and services provided by the township, as well as desired service frequency, collection volume, and term lengths for the new bid. The board concluded the workshop by approving a motion to direct staff and the solicitor to draft bid specifications for a three-year contract with extension options or a five-year term, incorporating requirements for twice-weekly refuse collection, weekly recycling and large item collection, and specific yard waste and Christmas tree collection services, along with low-flow options.

The Board of Commissioners discussed several projects including the Mill Creek Trail and Greenway bike lane markings, payments for Fire Station 892 improvements, and the authorization of the Tri Hill Paving project bids. Key actions included the approval of a resolution for PennDOT I-83 widening signing authority, the purchase of a tilt trailer, and development of a conceptual design for Windsor Park. The board also addressed a time extension for the Tri Hill sewer project, shared legal costs for the PA American Water and Aqua merger intervention, and authorized the draft of an ordinance updating sewer discharge substance concentrations. Additionally, the Board authorized a payment to the York County Regional Police Department and directed staff to update the social media use policy.