Township of South Middleton

The board meeting covered several key topics, including the awarding of a bid for the Leaman Access Drive, parking area, and soccer fields project to David H. Martin Excavating. Ordinance #06 of 2013, concerning construction noise, was approved following a public hearing. A one-year contract extension with Advanced Disposal was approved, along with the appointment of JMT as the Spring Meadows Park Master Plan Consultant and Schlusser Paving for the SMT Park trail expansion project. The 2014 Humane Society Service Agreement was approved, and the termination of S&P's Bond Rating Service was decided. Discussions included the acquisition of the Furnace property, a Junior Township Supervisor program, a potential skate park, and enforcement of leash regulations in parks. An executive session was held to discuss real estate and litigation matters.

The Parks and Recreation Board meeting covered various topics including reorganization with the election of a chairman, vice chairman, and secretary. The recreation report highlighted successful program registrations, the popularity of the Girls Little Hoops program, and upcoming special events in the parks. The parks report detailed maintenance activities such as tree removal, trimming, and repairs to buildings and facilities. Discussion also included updates on the lake project, the Fair Oaks recreation center plans, and grant applications for various projects. A retirement announcement was made.

The meeting covered several land development plans, including Westmoreland Phase 1 (townhomes), 28 Westminster Drive (office building), Karns Building Addition, Zenith Apartments, IOS (storage facility), 25 Lisburn IOS (storage facility), Boiling Springs Deli, Smith Farm Townhomes, and Heritage Village (residential development). Discussions included modifications of requirements, waiver requests, and reviews of stormwater management plans. A sketch plan for Heritage Village was reviewed, addressing entrance modifications, single-family dwelling placement, and recreational amenities. The Cambria Place Preliminary/Final Subdivision plan was also reviewed, focusing on waiver requests for sidewalk deferral and building density. Additionally, the meeting included discussion of a Zoning Ordinance amendment, specifically addressing definitions within the ordinance related to recreational vehicles and semi-trailers.

The Parks and Recreation Board meeting covered various topics including recreation and parks reports. The recreation report included updates on the summer newsletter, upcoming conferences, and registration for various programs. The parks report detailed completed projects such as tree pruning, artificial turf installation, and sign installations, as well as ongoing projects like field repairs and facility upgrades. Discussions also included youth sports scheduling, a playground project at Spring Meadows Park, a tennis/pickleball court project, a grant for conservation efforts in South Middleton Park, potential future collaboration with Bird Town PA, and a request to use Spring Meadows Park for races.

The board meeting covered several key topics, including the awarding of a bid for Westgate ADA curb ramp retrofits to Doug Lamb Construction. Public input included questions regarding traffic studies, stop signs, and road maintenance. A conditional use public hearing for Union Quarries was postponed to November 12, 2015. Another conditional use public hearing for Ralph James was held and the plan approved. Preliminary land development and subdivision plans for York-Trindle Urban Collector and York-Trindle Connector Road were tabled. A final subdivision and land development plan for Goodman North American Partnership Holdings was tabled until November 12, 2015, with a waiver granted for a foundation-only building permit. A revised final land development plan for Lot #1 Royer Tract was approved with modifications. The solicitor reported on the Group & Group court case. A 90-day time extension was approved for the Nancy L. Gibb Subdivision plan. The security reduction for Forgedale Crossing Section 8 was reduced to $100,000. A road maintenance agreement for A.C. Kuhn Access Plan was approved. A change in the plan for U.G. Detention Basin Revisions was approved. The 2015 Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) was submitted for the Township's retirement plan. David Murtoff was hired as a part-time plow driver. The 2014 Audit Report was completed. The next meeting was scheduled for October 22, 2015.