Township of Foster

The Regular Monthly Meeting agenda included several key business items for discussion, such as the Data Center Ordinance (2 of 2026), the Equipment Operator Position, a New Truck Purchase, the Engineers Report, the Sewer Report, and the Solicitors Report concerning the Fire Escrow Ordinance. Motions were presented for dispensing with readings and approving payments for the list of bills, as well as motions related to the Zoning, Police, Fire, and Roadmaster Reports.

The meeting included procedural motions to dispense with the reading of the Minutes, List of Bills, Zoning Report, and Police Report due to their public availability, as well as a motion to approve bills for payment. Key business discussions involved the announcement of the second annual Trunk or Treat event scheduled for October 18th and a Craft and Vendor Fair on November 1st. The Engineers Report noted they are awaiting the HOP for the Centre Street property from Harrisburg before proceeding with lighting selection and bidding. During public comments, inquiries were made regarding timelines for addressing a collapsed deck at 32 Hillary Drive, the public status of zoning complaints, potential legislation regarding data centers, snow plowing service for an alley, jurisdiction over the lake in Agmar Estates, ongoing issues with Ovy trucking, and the lack of fencing around an inground pool in Agmar.

The Regular Monthly Meeting included several key actions and discussions. The Supervisors unanimously approved the bills for payment, dispensing with the reading of the minutes, treasurer's report, list of bills, zoning report, police report, and roadmaster report due to public availability. Business topics included passing a motion to advertise a balanced $1.8 million budget for 2026 with no tax increase, and adopting a resolution to apply for a $710,000 statewide LSA grant to repurpose the old recycling center into a community center. The Board also addressed a land purchase request from Hickory Hills, requiring a letter of intent from the HOA, and discussed recruiting auxiliary members for the recreation board. Additionally, the resignation of the Zoning Officer was accepted, and the position was approved for advertisement. Public comments addressed a requested change to the October minutes, regulations for Data Centers, and an unresolved petition issue.

The meeting began with standard procedures, including motions to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting minutes, the Treasurer's Report, the List of Bills, the Zoning Report, the Police Report, and the Roadmaster Report, all of which were approved. The Board subsequently approved bills for payment. Key business items included recognizing the Freeland Boys Basketball Team for their assistance at a Christmas event, adopting the 2026 Budget and Tax Levy with no tax increase, and adopting a resolution for the destruction of records. The Board also approved the final pay request from H&P. A discussion concerning a data center led to a motion to send the drafted ordinance to the Planning Commission for review. Public comments addressed solar panel considerations for data center regulations, the status of delinquent collections, the possibility of adding a local company to the accident towing list via ordinance, inquiries regarding an "ADU on wheels" zoning matter, and a concern about vehicle removal requirements which the Board directed the resident to follow up on by getting identification from staff.

The meeting included discussions and motions regarding various reports such as the Treasurer's report, Zoning report, Office report, Police report, Fire report, and Roadmaster report. The board addressed the Brake Retarder Ordinance, PennDOT Winter Services Agreement, and a conditional use application for scargo container storage units. Public comments included concerns about property maintenance, trucking operations, and short-term rentals. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.