Township of Middletown

The meeting focused on several key areas, including the Parks and Recreation (P&R) hitting its program revenue goal, with a request to allocate surplus funds toward planting new trees. A significant portion of the discussion covered the 2026 Capital Improvements, including ongoing maintenance budgets for the Barn and Community Center, potential funding for security camera installation due to vandalism, and budget requests for ADA compliance at the Community Center, resurfacing of Simmons Park Tennis Courts, and netting replacement at Twin Oaks Park fields. An asset inventory spreadsheet detailing park assets and their useful life was requested to align with the Township's multiyear budgeting plan. Additionally, the possibility of a feasibility study for the Country Club property was mentioned as its lease nears expiration. Updates were provided on securing indoor space for pickleball members during winter months and the Holiday Open House event, which secured two new sponsors. Program revenue surpassed the $640k goal, and staff is exploring ways to adjust costs and maximize Early Resident Savings programs. New business included a volunteer for field usage agreement advisements, and old business involved reviewing maintenance spending reports from partner organizations (LAA, LNUSC, MAA) and discussing the upcoming adoption of the Comprehensive Plan.

The agenda for the meeting includes reviewing and approving minutes from the January 7, 2026 session. Key discussion items involve several land development applications: S/LD # 25-12 for a two-lot subdivision on Tollgate Road; S/LD # 26-1 for a Lot Line Change involving properties on Lincoln Highway and Middletown Blvd.; S/LD # 25-4, a significant petition seeking a Zoning Map and Text Amendment to rezone parcels along Lincoln Highway to M-1 Manufacturing District to allow for a logistics fulfillment center; S/LD # 26-2 for upgrades to the Neshaminy Water Plant to install a new PFAS treatment system; and S/LD # 25-6, proposing the demolition of the existing Denny's building to construct a Taco Bell fast-food restaurant with a dual drive-thru. The commission will also review the Zoning Hearing Board Advertisement.

The primary focus of this reorganization meeting involved organizational matters, including the administration of the Oath of Office to several officials and the election of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary for the Board of Supervisors. Key administrative considerations included the appointment of the Vacancy Board Chairperson for 2026, and the appointment of solicitors for the Township (Township Solicitor, Police Labor Attorney, Non-Police Labor Attorney, and Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor). Furthermore, the board addressed professional appointments for Township Engineer and Traffic Engineer, designation of the Township Manager for Assistant Treasurer, Assistant Secretary, and Chief Administrative Officer to Pensions, and the appointment of the Finance Director as Township Treasurer. The agenda also included establishing and advertising 2026 public meeting schedules, setting bond limits, and considering appointments to various Boards and Commissions.

The meeting addressed several traffic-related matters. Following the approval of previous minutes, updates were provided regarding the repositioning of a stop sign and stop bay at Poplar Street and Hulmeville Road. Old business involved reviewing traffic calming requests for Langhorne Gardens and Paxson Lane, where prior studies did not indicate speeding issues. New business centered on a request to increase the speed limit on Big Oak Road from 25 MPH to 35 MPH, leading to a motion for the Township Traffic Engineer to conduct a speed study. Two requests for rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) were tabled pending the development of standardized review criteria, due to the high estimated cost of approximately $250,000 per signal. Other business included monitoring the traffic impact of the Brownsville Road bridge construction and confirming the proper functioning of a traffic signal near the Lincoln Technical Institute.

The Board of Auditors meeting addressed the organization of the board for the year 2025, resulting in the retention of the previous year's titles: Ms. Stackawitz as Chairperson, Mr. Diaz as Vice Chairperson, and Ms. Corcoran as Secretary. The board also discussed the 2025 meeting schedule but did not establish the next meeting date. The Assistant Township Manager provided information regarding the Board of Auditors' function.