West Cocalico, Township of

The meeting included discussions and decisions on various topics. The use of roads was approved for the Plowing over Pumpkins run. The Manager's report covered attendance at the PSATS convention, financing options for the new maintenance building, and discussions regarding funding for a roundabout and a grant application. Updates were provided on the Resh Road paving project, bridge repairs on Swamp Bridge Road, and the Hackman Road culvert replacement project. The Roadmaster's report included updates on chip sealing, park maintenance, sign upgrades, road widening, equipment repairs, tree removal, building design, and drainage issues on Creamery Road. The board also discussed the new guiderail at 220 Klein Road.

The meeting addressed road safety concerns regarding traffic detours and monitored potential hazards. The Manager's report covered administrative updates including permit management, street light billing, coordination with emergency service groups, and ongoing work on zoning ordinance changes for agricultural and rural businesses. The Roadmaster's report detailed facility maintenance, sinkhole repairs, equipment upkeep, road maintenance efforts including snow plowing and salting, and preliminary work for shoulder stabilization. The Board authorized the purchase of street signs and a sealing truck, discussed truck repairs, and approved an easement agreement for a sewer lateral crossing.

The board conducted its annual organizational session, appointing various township officials including the solicitor, zoning hearing board solicitor, engineer, and sewage enforcement officer. Reappointments were made to the Authority Board, Zoning Hearing Board, Planning Commission, Park Board, and UCC Appeal Board. The board established fee schedules for zoning and building inspections, reaffirmed fire police appointments, designated a depository bank, and approved employee benefits, policies, and mileage reimbursement rates. Additionally, the board approved a cyber insurance quote, a resolution for a plan revision, and reviewed manager and roadmaster reports.

Key discussions during the meeting included the approval of payments totaling $192,164.44, authorization to pay regular recurring bills through the end of 2025, and the execution of several agreements concerning a Riparian Buffer Conservation Easement, a HOP for Enclosed Surface Stormwater Facilities, and a Stormwater Agreement and Declaration of Easement. The Manager reported on attending various commission and authority meetings, discussing a land development plan, submitting an LSA grant for a new maintenance building, discussing simplified zoning, addressing sewage issues, and mailing out delinquency notices for street light taxes. The Roadmaster reported on equipment maintenance, snow plowing and salting activities, sign replacements, tree trimming, and the delivery of salt, as well as the installation of a new heating unit at the Township building. The Supervisors unanimously adopted the 2026 budget and passed Resolution 12162025 to increase the tax rate to 2.08 mills, and appointed representatives to the LCTCB.

The board approved expenditure lists for both the Sewer and Water Funds. New business included awarding the Sludge Contract and contracts for the Authority Garage construction, as well as authorizing the purchase of a new computer and SCADA system software and modem upgrades. The session covered old business regarding sewer compliance schedules, project status updates for various sewer connections and developments, and engineering reports addressing wastewater treatment facility projects and upcoming Lead and Copper Rule revisions. Additionally, the board discussed the need to establish an emergency phone coverage plan.