Township of North Cornwall

Key discussions during the meeting included a public comment regarding snow clearing at Gloninger Woods Park. In Public Safety, reports were provided for the Neversink Volunteer Fire Company and the Police Department activities for January, noting metrics like Calls to Service and Accidents. Training attendance and community outreach programs were also mentioned. Under Zoning/Code/Planning Commission, the schedule for the next Planning Commission meeting was noted. Engineering discussions centered on receiving feedback on a proposal to install lighting along a portion of the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail near the 22nd Street Bridge due to safety concerns. Public Works actions included approving the advertisement for the 2026 Paving Project, approving Resolution 2026-10 regarding an escalator clause for bituminous materials, and awarding a quote for the Creekside Drive guiderail replacement. Payments and a change order were approved for the Dairy Road Pump Station Project. Finally, the appointment of Tracy Christman to the Board of Auditors was approved as new business.

The meeting addressed several key items, primarily concerning land development plans and agreements. The Board approved the Letter of Credit, Improvements and Financial Security Agreement, Stormwater O & M Agreement, and the Preliminary Final Land Development Plan, including several ordinance waivers, for the Nolt's Garden Center expansion project. For the HTK Property, Inc., development, approvals were granted for a restricted escrow account, Improvements and Financial Security Agreement, Stormwater O & M Agreement, Sidewalk Deferment Agreement, and the Preliminary Final Land Development Plan, including specific waivers. Other actions included the approval of the Treasurer's report and payment of bills, appointment of a representative to the Lebanon Community Library Board, approval of Line of Credit Reductions for North Cornwall Commons Lots 19 and 26, formal approval of the Snow Emergency Declaration from January 25-27, and the approval of a resolution accepting a section of the 22nd Street Right of Way. A formal agreement was also adopted regarding planting restrictions near the intersection of Forney Road and Meadow Lane to improve sight lines.

The meeting addressed several planning and zoning matters. Key discussions included the review of the Lot Add On & Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan for Nolt's Garden Center-2025 Greenhouses, including a recommendation to accept a blanket easement for stormwater improvements instead of individual ones, and contingent approval based on engineering review letter requirements. The commission also reviewed the revised Zoning Ordinance No. #338 and subsequently recommended its approval. Additionally, the North Cornwall Commons development was reviewed.

The meeting included a Public Hearing regarding the adoption of the Cornwall-Lebanon Regional Comprehensive Plan, which was subsequently approved by Resolution 2026-07. An executive session was held on January 15, 2026, to discuss personnel matters. Public safety discussions covered the December 2025 and Year End 2025 reports for the Fire Department, noting 456 total calls for 2025, and the Police Department reports for December and Year End 2025, indicating 5,180 Calls to Service for North Cornwall Township in 2025. Engineering updates included progress on the Walden Road Bridge Replacement Project awaiting a geotechnical report and preliminary approval secured for protected turn signals at the Cornwall Road and Rocherty Road intersection. Financially, Pay Application #10 for the Dairy Road Pump Station Project from JEV Construction, in the amount of $223,406.75, was approved. In administration, the resignation of Auditor Kathryn Conrad was accepted, and the Township released $1,980.00 in financial security for North Cornwall Commons Lots 23-25. The Board also approved Resolution 2026-08 to update the Right to Know Policy to reflect the new address of the Office of Open Records for Pennsylvania.

The key discussions during this meeting focused on planning for 2026 events, where potential dates of May 9th or May 16th were noted, and ideas such as a first responders baseball game (though field size was a concern), a Bike Rodeo, ID Cards for kids, and military fitness stations were proposed. The Board also addressed concerns regarding a lack of parking availability at Snitz Creek Park during youth soccer games. Furthermore, the current Chairman announced his intention not to seek reappointment for the following year and the group discussed residents interested in joining the Board. The next scheduled meeting is anticipated for January 19, 2026, pending supervisor approval.