West Manchester Township

The board addressed public concerns regarding feral cat management and discussed several agenda items. Key business included the approval of a liquor license transfer, a setback waiver for a transient sales vendor, a fence easement agreement, and a sewer connection waiver. The board also authorized a public hearing for a dangerous building, amended the 2026 fee schedule, denied a fee waiver request from the local school district, and approved computer security upgrades. Furthermore, the board committed to matching funds for traffic signal improvements, authorized a text amendment for subdivision development, and approved resolutions for conservation area grant funding. The meeting concluded with the review of administrative reports and approval of financial disbursements.

The board conducted two public hearings. The first addressed a text amendment to the subdivision and land development ordinance to increase the plan review time for staff and mandate digital filing of plans. The second public hearing concerned a report on an alleged dangerous building at 4320 West Market Street. The board received testimony regarding the dilapidated condition of the building, its lack of security, and the failure of previous attempts to have the structure demolished or repaired. Representatives for parties interested in the property requested an extension to resolve the matter following the conclusion of a civil action regarding an installment sale agreement.

The report provides an overview of police department activities, including incident statistics, traffic citations, and various types of arrests. It details the department's commitment to the York County Safety Collab and upcoming summer event preparations. Additionally, it highlights the completion of firearms training with new optics equipment and provides a summary of criminal investigations, including cases involving child abuse, elder abuse, burglaries, and fraud, along with the department's participation in a regional cryptocurrency working group.

The board accepted a resignation from the vacancy board and discussed the appointment process for a new vacancy board chairman. Key discussion topics included evaluating candidates for the vacancy board position, reviewing individual qualifications and relevant experience in township affairs, and planning the logistics for upcoming interviews. The board reached a consensus to select their top three choices for candidates to facilitate the interview scheduling process.

The meeting included a presentation on the Little Conewago Creek Conservation Area master site plan, with discussions on trail development, amenities, and resident concerns regarding flooding. Reports were provided on School Board capital projects, including new field and parking developments. New business items addressed upcoming community events, spring programming progress, staffing updates, and various maintenance and installation projects across township parks, such as the addition of bluebird boxes, a chimney swift tower, and security camera upgrades. Previous initiatives were reviewed, including recent Bingo and Earth Day events.