Township of Windsor

The meeting included announcements regarding prior Executive Sessions held in early January 2026 concerning Personnel matters, as well as current vacancies on the Zoning Hearing Board and openings for part-time Snow Plow Drivers. The Engineering/Planning Commission Report discussed revised plans for the Southern Schuylkill Property Group's self-storage facility, concerns over mud on township roads related to the project, and incurred engineering fees from a former firm. Plans for the Raywil Apartments Land Development were noted for review. The Zoning and Codes Enforcement Officer provided updates on enforcement actions for properties at 118 Southeast Drive and Route 143, emphasizing that all permit applications must now be processed through the Township Office. The Solicitor's office is currently retrieving Township files spanning approximately fifty years from the former Solicitor. A new Sewage Enforcement Officer introduced the permit application process. The Fire Company presented its Year-End Financial Report and 2026 Budget, noting 915 total calls in 2025. Road and Park updates covered the liming of the park, the awarding of a $30,000.00 grant for park improvements, and recent maintenance costs for township trucks, with a new truck on order. Under Old Business, there was discussion regarding the appointment of a Solicitor for the Zoning Hearing Board. New Business involved amending the agenda to add the Township Tax Collector Bond and subsequently approving an increase of this bond from $25,000.00 to $75,000.00. The Board also noted that meeting recordings will be uploaded to the Township's website and confirmed office hours. The Financial Report included year-end revenue and expenditure figures for state and general funds for 2025.

The Re-Organization Meeting focused primarily on establishing the leadership and official positions for the 2026 calendar year. Key actions included the appointment of Jerry Davis as Chairperson and Pollyann Hartman as Vice Chairperson. The board accepted the resignation of Craig Long from several positions and appointed George Rogosky as the new Township Supervisor. Numerous official appointments were made, including Jennifer Wassell-Bonser as Township Secretary/Treasurer, Ben Sonon as Roadmaster, RMW Inspection LLC as Codes Enforcement Agency, Masano/Bradley as Solicitor for both the Board and Planning Commission, and Scott Thren to the Zoning Hearing Board. The board also authorized authorized check signers, approved fee schedules for several appointed entities, set the schedule for future Board of Supervisors meetings, and approved hourly rates and salaries for part-time and full-time township employees. A change in organizational culture emphasizing the supervisors' role in major decision-making and the Secretary/Treasurer's role in daily operations was announced. The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The Reorganization Meeting agenda primarily focused on organizational activities. Key actions included the election of the Chairman and Vice Chairman, the acceptance of a resignation, and the appointment of a new Supervisor, George Rogosky, who was subsequently sworn in. Numerous official appointments were made or reaffirmed, such as the Secretary-Treasurer, Roadmaster, members of the Zoning Hearing Board and Planning Commission, Solicitor for the Board of Supervisors, and various consultants and officers. Authorization was granted for specific individuals to be the sole check signers on the M & T checking account. The Board determined the township's official depositories, set the regular meeting schedule for the second Tuesday of each month (with a special meeting scheduled for January 13, 2026), and established the Treasurer's Bond amount at $750,000. Additionally, the meeting addressed the determination of hourly rates and salaries for part-time and full-time employees, including specific rates for Road Master, Secretary-Treasurer, CDL drivers, Equipment Operators, and Working Supervisors. The agenda concluded with a motion to enter an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.

The meeting, which included organizational activities, involved the election of a temporary chairman, David Mazaika, followed by the formal election of David Mazaika as Chairman and Jerry Davis as Vice Chairman. Several appointments and reappointments were made, including retaining Benjamin Sonon as Roadmaster, selecting Craig Long as Secretary-treasurer, and appointing Systems Design Engineering Inc. as Zoning Officer and Uniform Construction Code Enforcement Officer. Key service providers appointed included LTL Consultants as Asst. Zoning Officer, Antanavage Farbiarz, PLLC as Township Solicitor, and George Rogosky to the Zoning Hearing Board. Resolutions were adopted regarding the appointment of the Berks County Tax Claim Bureau as delinquent real estate tax collector and establishing a snow removal policy. The Board also set dates for future regular monthly meetings and adopted a resolution designating March for agricultural security district petition submissions. Salaries and wages for various township positions for 2025 were established, and approval was given to pay bills totaling $12,546.92 from the general fund and $507.40 from the state liquid fuels fund. New business included the appointment of Orin Moyer to the planning commission and accepting a time extension for a storage facility application.

The Windsor Township Planning Commission meeting addressed the revised Blue Heron Village plan, focusing on formalizing lots for existing structures and incorporating leases into the HOA. Discussions covered the number of proposed lots, compliance with minimum area and yard dimension requirements, and issues related to the campground area, including tenant logs and campsite encroachments. The commission also reviewed the status of the dam and considered waivers related to plan scale, street design standards, curbs, sidewalks, and lot corner pins. The commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors grant the waivers.