Township of South Whitehall

The meeting included a presentation of the 2026-2027 Environmental Advisory Council workplan. The Board discussed and moved to advertise a new Sewer Lateral Inspection Program ordinance. Several resolutions were addressed, including amendments to the township fee schedule, extensions for major development plans for Aesthetic Surgery Associates and Nestle Purina, authorization to apply for a grant for the Jordan Creek Greenway Trail, approval of a memorandum of understanding with the police bargaining unit, and a general services agreement for Dorney Park. Other business included the release of security funds for Montar Self-Storage, park facility improvements, and support for the BASICS Act.

The Board of Commissioners meeting featured a presentation of a distinguished service award to the Fire Chief and a badge pinning ceremony for a new police officer. The financial review for February 2026 and the 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report were presented. Legislative business included the introduction of ordinances to adopt the 2021 editions of the International Building, Residential, Fire, Plumbing, and Property Maintenance Codes. Additionally, the Board addressed resolutions regarding a major subdivision plan extension, authorization for a regional traffic safety grant application, the appointment of a noise consultant, and modifications to the volunteer firefighter incentive program. The Board also moved to release a request for proposal for pension services and awarded a bid for roadway building materials.

The Board of Commissioners discussed and reviewed the 2026-2027 Environmental Advisory Council workplan. Legislative actions included proceeding with the advertisement of a new sewer lateral inspection ordinance, adopting a resolution to amend the 2026 fee schedule, and approving extensions for conditional preliminary/final major plan approvals for local commercial projects. Additionally, the board approved resolutions for grant applications for the Jordan Creek Greenway Trail, an MOU for the police bargaining unit, and a general services agreement for police support at Dorney Park. Other business included approving security releases and park maintenance projects, as well as providing letters of support for the BASICS Act.

The meeting featured extensive public comment regarding a proposed data center, focusing on concerns such as karst topography, water usage, noise levels, emergency services, and liability. The board addressed administrative and legislative matters, including the adoption of ordinances to update a 457(b) deferred compensation plan, establish procedures for towing from private property, and define a street vacation process. Additionally, the board approved a separation agreement with the former Police Chief, made appointments to the Environmental Advisory Council and Zoning Hearing Board, authorized a holding tank maintenance agreement for a land development project, and granted approval for the PPL Corporation Lehigh Service Center plan. The board also handled various financial security releases and authorized the re-bidding of road building materials.

The Board of Commissioners meeting included a Distinguished Service Award presentation to the Woodlawn Fire Department Chief and a badge pinning ceremony for a new police officer. Financial updates and the 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report were presented. Significant public comment was received regarding a proposed data center, focusing on concerns about noise, environmental impacts, and economic assessments. The Board approved the advertising of multiple code ordinance amendments, including building, residential, fire, plumbing, and property maintenance codes. Additionally, the Board granted a time extension for the Ruhe Minor Subdivision, authorized a regional traffic safety program grant, and appointed a new noise consultant. Further actions included authorizing a pension services RFP and awarding a contract for roadway building materials.