Township of North Lebanon

The meeting commenced with the reorganization of the board for 2026, resulting in the unanimous re-election of officers including Chair Dawn Hawkins and Vice-Chair Gary Heisey. Key appointments for 2026 were approved, including Amy Leonard, Esq. as Solicitor, Scott Rights, PE as Engineer, Brown Plus as Auditor, and the designation of banking depositories. The Board also affirmed the 2026 meeting schedule and authorized proper officers to pay invoices and requisitions between meetings subject to audit. In the Solicitor's report, updates were provided on the transfer of the water system to CoLA, including the acceptance of the Briar Lake Deed of Dedication, and a delinquent sewer accounts report was reviewed. The Engineer's report detailed status updates on multiple land development reviews and projects under construction, such as Estates at Hearthside Phase 1, Town's Edge, and the preliminary design for the Kochenderfer Rd & Frances Ann Dr. Force Main Replacement. The Administrative Assistant presented the 2025 Annual Activity Report for approval, and Resolution #1-2026, setting the 2026 fee schedule and sewer rates (reflecting a pass-through increase from The City of Lebanon Authority in April 2026), was approved.

The meeting commenced with the reorganization of the board for 2026, which included affirming Dwayne Elder as Chair and Corey Uhrich as Vice-Chair, and confirming the schedule for the 2026 monthly meetings. Key agenda items included the approval of the 2025 Annual Activity Report for forwarding to the Board of Supervisors. Under new business, the board was briefly informed about the potential interest from an external softball organization regarding a field use agreement. Activity reports for November and December 2025 were also reviewed.

The meeting commenced with a reorganization for 2026, which included the election of officers (Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Treasurer) in the absence of the newly elected Chairman. The Board acknowledged employee years of service achievements. A public hearing was held regarding proposed Ordinance #1-2026, which amends the Employee 457b Pension Plan to comply with the federal Secure 2.0 Act of 2022, and the ordinance was subsequently adopted. Various appointments were made for Township Secretary, Assistant Treasurer, Police Department, Solicitor, Engineers (MS-4 and SALDO), Traffic Engineer, Sewage Enforcement Officer, Property Code Enforcement Officer, and Auditor (CPA Firm). The Treasurer's Bond was set at One Million Dollars, and depositories for Township funds were approved. The Board appointed a voting delegate and authorized attendance for the PSATS Conference, made appointments to the Lebanon County Stormwater Consortium, and affirmed the 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting schedule and holiday schedule. Resolutions were adopted concerning appointments to the Zoning Hearing Board, Code Appeals Board, Property Maintenance Code Appeals Board, Tax Collection Committee, and the appointment of the Tax Collector. Further resolutions approved participation in operational support for volunteer fire companies, and appointments were made to the Municipal Authority, Planning Commission, Parks & Recreation Board, Vacancy Board, Authority Arbitration Board, LCRPD Commission, and the NLT Safety Committee. The 2026 Fire Police Roster was approved, and authorization was granted for payroll and bill payments between meetings. The Township Manager reported on the declination of write-in elected auditors, leading to the appointment of successors for the unexpired terms. Resolutions were adopted to set the Township Fee Schedule, and the SALDO and Stormwater Fee Schedule, and the Driveway/HOP Fee Schedule. Approval was given for two traffic signal preventative maintenance proposals, and a Tree Dedication Agreement was approved.

This document presents an update to the Regional Comprehensive Plan for the Cornwall-Lebanon Region, detailing various aspects of regional development and planning. It covers updates on water resources, transit routes, parks, trails, and preserved open spaces, as well as water and sewer service areas and recent development projects. Key elements include identifying opportunity locations for future development and preservation, discussing land use types, considering potential zoning changes, addressing roadway concerns, and proposing enhancements to bike, pedestrian, and transit access.

This Comprehensive Plan articulates a vision and strategy for community and economic development within the Cornwall-Lebanon region, covering a 10-year horizon. It assesses development and conservation patterns, infrastructure, and services, and sets goals for land use, transportation, economic development, housing, public services, and natural and historic resources. The plan aims to guide future decisions and investments to achieve its 2035 goals, ensuring balanced growth, quality of life, and regional cooperation among the participating municipalities.