Township of Ruscombmanor

The agenda included discussion and action on approving the Treasurer's Report dated December 31, 2025, and approving a list of bills dated January 28, 2026. Key actions involved accepting correspondence and awarding a quote to Levan Machine & Truck Equipment for the purchase of a snow plow for a 2019 Ford F550 truck, with the old plow to be listed for sale. The Board authorized advertising workshop meetings for March through December 2026 to be held at 9:30 AM. Under the Solicitor Report, the Board adopted Ordinance #2026-01 concerning an increase in annual compensation for Supervisors, effective January 1, 2026. Additionally, Resolution #2026-03 was adopted to increase rental fees for the Pavilion/Gazebo at the Richard L. Seidel and Reuben Strauss Recreation Areas to $65.00. A zoning hearing announcement was made for a property on Sand Hill Road scheduled for February 19, 2026.

The meeting focused primarily on organizational actions for the new term. Key topics included the appointment of temporary and permanent Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary/Treasurer. The Board also appointed numerous officials, such as the Roadmaster/Public Works Director, Township Solicitor, Engineer, Code Enforcement Officials, and members for the Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board. Financial actions involved setting the treasurer bond amount, authorizing the printing of tax bills, and designating depositories for township funds. Resolutions were passed revising the pay and benefits schedule for officials and authorizing the Third Amendment of the Police Services Agreement. Furthermore, the Board authorized the drafting of a Supervisor's Compensation Ordinance and the execution of a Professional Services Agreement for wastewater pump station operations and maintenance for 2026.

The meeting focused on organizational actions, including the appointment of a temporary Chairperson, a Chairperson, and a Secretary. Key agenda items involved setting hourly rates for the Road Superintendent, Brian L. Hart, and the Assistant Road Superintendent, David C. Bleiler II, for road or Township responsibilities, along with setting annual cell phone allowances for both, effective January 1, 2026. The board also addressed setting the hourly rate and cell phone allocation for the Roadmaster/Public Works Director, Don T. Miller, Jr., and setting the daily rate for Mr. Miller when acting as a part-time sewer plant operator for weekend inspections and testing. Finally, an action was taken to reimburse Supervisors for the prevailing IRS mileage rate for authorized use of personal vehicles.

The Ruscombmanor Township Board of Supervisors will hold their January regular meeting, reviewing and acting on minutes from previous meetings (December 23, 2024, January 6, 2025, and January 21, 2025), the Treasurer's Report (December 31, 2024), and a list of bills and correspondence (January 22, 2025). Key discussion points include current and future police coverage, an update on the 142 Keller Road court order, and a potential repeal of the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance, with a motion to seek Berks County Planning Commission comment on the repeal.

The Board of Auditors held a reorganization meeting on January 7, 2025, to appoint a temporary and permanent chairperson and secretary. Key actions included setting hourly rates and annual cell phone allowances for Brian L. Hart (Road Superintendent), David C. Bleiler II (Assistant Road Superintendent), and Don T. Miller, Jr. (Roadmaster/Public Works Director). Additional actions involved setting a daily rate for Miller's part-time sewer plant operation and establishing mileage reimbursement for supervisors.