Township of North Manheim

The meeting commenced with a reorganization session, during which key officers were appointed, including a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary/Treasurer, and temporary Chairman. Several resolutions were adopted concerning the naming of depositories, authorizing signatures and transfers, establishing a Schedule of Fees, and implementing Record Retention policies. Professional appointments were made for Solicitor (Koch & Koch), Engineer (Systems Design Engineering), and Auditor (Jones & Co). Under regular meeting items, the Authority reviewed the Engineering Report, noting updates on Lehigh Valley Dairy permit requirements, status on Garfield Extension Project settlement with PENNVEST, and DEP's time extension for the Act 537 Plan. The Legal Report involved review and authorization to forward the Schuylkill Haven Intermunicipal Agreement draft. The Treasurer's Report for December 31, 2025, was presented and approved along with associated invoices and payables. New business included authorizing a review of the Authority's Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws, and discussion regarding billing for North Manheim Estates.

The agenda covered reorganization items including the appointment of temporary officers and the election of permanent Chairman and Vice Chairman. Key actions involved adopting several resolutions pertaining to financial operations, such as naming depositories, designating authorized signatures, establishing online bank access, updating the fee schedule, and establishing a record retention schedule. A significant focus was placed on the creation of an Agricultural Security Area Committee through multiple resolutions. Various professional services and staff positions were appointed, including Zoning & Code Enforcement Officer, Planner, Solicitor, and Tax Collector. New business included discussions on township insurance and further amendments related to the Schuylkill County Assessment Appeals and the 2025 County/Municipality Emergency Operations Plan Update. The Treasurer's Report involved approving balance sheets and paying invoices for the General, Liquid Fuel, and Sunnyside HOA Funds.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included updates on the Engineering Report for various projects such as Rules and Regulations (finalization pending next month), Lehigh Valley Dairy (issuance of a Will-Serve letter contingent on monthly GPM reports), Blue Mountain School District (receipt of escrow monies), and the Garfield Expansion of NMTA Sanitary Sewer Line (motion to execute Owner-Contractor Agreement). The Authority also addressed Indian Rock Landing, approving a letter to Township Supervisors confirming plan approval. In New Business, resolutions for PENNVEST Reimbursement and a Resolution to Borrow were passed, and the Professional Services Agreement for the Garfield Ave Extension was approved pending solicitor review. The Treasurer's Report as of October 31, 2025, was accepted, and associated invoices and payables were approved. An executive session was held to discuss unspecified matters.

The meeting agenda was structured around Reorganization activities, including the appointment of temporary and permanent officers, setting bonds, authorizing the payment of accounts payable, and adopting several resolutions pertaining to depositories, authorized signatures, bank access, fee schedules, record retention, and the creation of an Agricultural Security Areas Committee. Numerous appointments were scheduled for professional services and various township boards and commissions. The Regular Business section included hearing visitor comments, reports from the Engineer, Roadmaster, Solicitor, BMRC, and COG, updates on codification matters (Data Center Ordinance, Skill Game Regulations, Fee-in-Lieu Regulations), Comprehensive Plan Update, Dog Park Phase 2, and a Land Development time extension request. New Business addressed Township Insurance (Workers' Compensation Carrier), and Unfinished Business involved adopting the 2025 County/Municipality Emergency Operations Plan Update. The Treasurer's Report covered the General, Liquid Fuel, and Sunnyside HOA Funds. The agenda concluded with Correspondence, an Executive Session for Personnel/Litigation/Real Estate matters, Hearing of Visitors, and Adjournment.

The agenda for the meeting included a hearing of visitors regarding the 'Stop the Warehouse in North Manheim Township Group'. New and Unfinished Business items included discussion and potential approval for the 2025 Truck Purchase, specifically regarding additional costs. The Treasurer's Report involved the approval of the 2026 Budget, approval of invoices and payables for Township General & Liquid Fuel Funds through the meeting date, and approval of the 2026 Sunnyside HOA Budget and associated dues, along with approval of Sunnyside HOA Funds payables. The meeting also scheduled time for Correspondence and an Executive Session concerning Personnel, Litigation, or Real Estate matters, followed by potential actions related to these items.