Township of Lower Allen

The board discussed legal updates regarding the West Chester case and the resolution of a local bankruptcy case. The Treasurer's report included details on cash balances and delinquent stormwater billing accounts. Environmental reports covered the approval of the BMP maintenance and landscape contract with Wetland Studies and Solutions, the awarding of the Manor at Westport Basin Retrofit Project contract to Kinsley Construction, LLC, and authorization for the construction of a rain barrel sled at Yellow Breeches Park. Financial matters included the approval of a collection services agreement with Commercial Acceptance Company and the first quarter management agreement transfer. The board also received updates on GIS stormwater mapping, MS4 permit status, and a recent DEP audit.

The board addressed several administrative and operational matters, including the review of check registers and payments for construction and equipment projects. Recognition was given to a retiring police volunteer. Human resources actions included discussions on police department personnel changes. The public safety agenda covered the approval of a police officer eligibility list, the conditional hiring of a new officer, and the purchase of a police vehicle. Community and economic development items involved zoning board appointments, financial security reductions for land development plans, and reviews of various waiver requests and development plans for the Allen Middle School project. Public works initiatives included authorizing a truck utility bed purchase and receiving an update on traffic calming policy implementation.

The meeting included the swearing-in of newly appointed officials and the nomination process for the positions of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary of the Civil Service Commission. The Commission discussed and approved the initiation of a testing process to develop an eligibility list for the Police Department, including the decision to remove the Act 120 Certification requirement for candidates.

The board discussed park maintenance reports for Allendale and Creekwood Parks, covering issues such as mulch, play structures, driveway improvements, and bat box relocation. Staff reports included updates on facility renovations, ball field maintenance, graffiti repair, and the opening of park restrooms. Planning for upcoming events like Yappy Hour and the Fall Harvest Craft Fair were reviewed. Additionally, the board received status updates on the garden plots at Yellow Breeches Park, grant-funded improvements for the Wass Park play structure, the construction schedule for Gateway Park, and a DCNR grant application for Sheepford Park.

The board reviewed several administrative and financial items as part of its consent agenda, including monthly director reports, tax collector updates, check registers, and payments for the Carlisle Road Signal Improvement and Municipal Services Center Roof Replacement projects. Key business topics included a discussion on a financial security reduction for the Arcona Phase 8.1 subdivision development and consideration of the Penn Waste collection and disposal extension agreement. The agenda also included updates regarding the Zoning Hearing Board and an executive session covering property matters, pension status, and potential litigation.