NEWS – Lower Alsace Township

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - DECEMBER 4TH, 2024 AT 7:00 P.M.

Planning Commission

“Building a Better Community”

AGENDA

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

1. Call the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

2. Pledge to the Flag

3. Approve Minutes of May 1, 2024 – 919 Brighton Avenue

4. Address visitors & reason for attending

5. Application Reviews

a) 100 Antietam Road – Antietam School District

The Board will consider the Application of Antietam School District for Land Development under Section 502 of the Municipalities Planning Code and Ordinance for Lower Alsace Township and Mount Penn Borough of 2011, as amended, to allow the property located at 100 Antietam Road to be redeveloped into a K-3 Elementary Center in the R-4 Zoning District.

b) 824 Carsonia Avenue – Mark Hummel

The Board will consider the Application of Mark Hummel for a variance to allow the property located at 824 Carsonia Avenue to revert from a commercial property into a single-family home in the C-1 Zoning District.

6. Adjournment - Next Meeting will be held as needed

AGENDA - TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS' MEETING - NOVEMBER 14th, 2024 AT 6:30 P.M.

LOWER ALSACE TOWNSHIP - AGENDA - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' MEETING - NOVEMBER 14th, 2024 AT 6:30 P.M.

John Theodossiou, Supervisor, Chair

Todd Weikel, Supervisor, Vice Chair

Ann Sellers, Supervisor

Kelsey Frankowski, Esq., Township Solicitor

Don Pottiger, Manager/Secretary-Treasurer

I. CALL TO ORDER- 6:30 P.M.

Pledge of Allegiance to the flag

II. PRESENTATIONS

A. None scheduled.

III. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

A. None scheduled.

IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

A. Motion to approve the minutes of the October 10, 2024, Lower Alsace Township Supervisors’ Meeting.

V. ROAD CREW FOREMAN REPORT

VI. SUPERVISOR LIAISON REPORTS

A. Central Berks Regional Police Commission – Supervisor Theodossiou.

B. Lower Alsace Fire Company – Supervisor Weikel.

C. Lower Alsace Ambulance Association – Supervisor Weikel.

D. Antietam Valley Recreation Commission – Supervisor Sellers.

E. Antietam Valley School District – Supervisor Sellers.

VII. SOLICITOR’S REPORT

A. Solicitor’s report to be presented.

B. Update on the status of property on 700 block of Brighton Avenue.

C. Update on the status of property on 1500 block of Friedensburg Road.

D. Update on the status of vehicles parked along the zero hundred block of Cornell Street.

E. Update on the status of property on Eagle Lane.

F. Update on the status of commercial vehicle parking in the 900 block of Brighton Avenue.

VIII. ENGINEER’S REPORT

A. Engineer’s report to be presented.

B. Motion to approve Payment #2 to Construction Masters Services, LLC for the 2024 Road Paving projects in the amount of $82,219.40, which is funded by the 2024 state Liquid Fuels revenues received this year. This is the final payment for completion of the project.

C. Discussion of damages incurred to a stone wall along Lewis Road which may have resulted from the traffic detoured during the construction work performed by PennDOT. Cost estimates from Eshbach Masonry have been received.

D. Discussions on the Carsonia Avenue Multimodal Grant and project

IX. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS

A. Planning Hearing Board:

1) No new meetings of the Planning Commission have been scheduled at this time. The most recent meeting of the Planning Commission was held on May 1, 2024.

B. Zoning Hearing Board:

1) No new meetings of the Zoning Hearing Board have been scheduled at this time. The most recent meeting of the Zoning Hearing Board was held on May 20th, 2024.

C. Antietam Valley Recreation Commission – no report.

X. TREASURER’S REPORT / LIST OF BILLS

A. Motion to accept the September 30, 2024, Treasurer’s reports.

B. Motion to approve the payment of the list of bills as presented.

XI. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL

A. Central Berks Police Department

1. October 2024 report.

B. Central Berks Regional Codes Enforcement Department

1. October 2024 report.

C. Sewage Enforcement Officer

1. October 2024 report.

D. Zoning and Building Code Officer

1. October 2024 report.

E. Lower Alsace Township Fire Company

1. October report.

F. Lower Alsace Ambulance Association

1. October report.

XII. OLD BUSINESS

A. Update on the status of property on 700 block of Brighton Avenue – issues with residents living on site. No current issues have been received by the Township. If additional problems arise, a phone conference call with representatives of the organization will be scheduled to discuss these concerns.

B. Update on the status of property on 1500 block of Friedensburg Road – number of vehicles on property. A follow up meeting with owner of property and operator of business, the Township zoning official, the Solicitor, and the Township Manager was held on November 12th to review what corrections have been made. More progress was noted, but there is still more work to be done

C. Update on the status of the use and occupancy permit application for property on 1300 block of Friedensburg Road – ongoing construction and conversion into apartments. All necessary permits have been applied for and approved at this time. Work progresses.

D. Update on the status of property on 100 block of Midland Avenue.

E. Update on the status of vehicles parked along the zero hundred block of Cornell Street.

F. Update on the status of property on Eagle Lane. The property was approved for a single rental unit on September 23, 2024.

G. Discussion on commercial vehicle parking in the 900 block of Brighton Avenue – noise issues with refrigeration unit.

H. Township Manager to provide an update on the status of LSA grant applications for the Lower Alsace Ambulance and for Lower Alsace Township. No updates have been received by the Township from the state. A new grant application period is now open.

I. Continue discussions on the Carsonia Avenue Multimodal project.

J. Discussion of damages incurred to a stone wall along Lewis Road which may have resulted from the traffic detoured during the construction work performed by PennDOT. Cost estimates from Eshbach Masonry have been received.

K. Discussion on fence concerns at property in 600 block of Penndale Avenue.

L. Discussion of staffing – update on road crew position

XIII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Possible action on advertising for bids for the Carsonia Avenue Multimodal project when plans are ready.

B. Discussion of the property on 1400 block of Friedensburg Road – converting commercial property (bar & restaurant) to commercial property (wellness center).

C. Discussion of the property on 800 block of Carsonia Avenue – converting commercial property to single family residential. Planning and zoning review is scheduled for December.

D. Discussion on health insurance proposals.

E. Discussion on budget timeline and setting up a budget workshop meeting to review draft budget prior to December Supervisors meeting when budget will be voted on for approval.

XIV. FINAL PUBLIC COMMENT

XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Executive session if necessary.

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

The next monthly meeting of the Lower Alsace Township Board of Supervisors will be held on December 12th, 2024.

ATTENTION: Burn Ban Is Now In Place In Lower Alsace Township

ATTENTION - RESIDENTS OF LOWER ALSACE:

The Lower Alsace Fire Company Fire Chief has recommended and the Township Supervisors have agreed that a 30 day temporary ban of ALL burning, including all recreational burning be put in place during this extended drought, The state Department of Conservation & Natural Resources has rated our county at a Forecast Fire Danger level of HIGH as of October 28, 2024. The ban could be lifted as soon as significant rainfall has been recorded.

AGENDA - TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS' MEETING - OCTOBER 10th, 2024 AT 6:30 P.M.

TOWNSHIP OF LOWER ALSACE

SUPERVISORS’ MEETING AGENDA

October 10, 2024

John Theodossiou, Supervisor, Chair

Todd Weikel, Supervisor, Vice Chair

Ann Sellers, Supervisor

Kelsey Frankowski, Esq., Township Solicitor

Don Pottiger, Manager/Secretary-Treasurer

I. CALL TO ORDER- 6:30 P.M.

Pledge of Allegiance to the flag

II. PRESENTATIONS

A. None scheduled.

III. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

A. None scheduled.

IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

A. Motion to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2024, Lower Alsace Township Supervisors’ Meeting.

V. ROAD CREW FOREMAN REPORT

VI. SUPERVISOR LIAISON REPORTS

A. Central Berks Regional Police Commission – Supervisor Theodossiou.

B. Lower Alsace Fire Company – Supervisor Weikel.

C. Lower Alsace Ambulance Association – Supervisor Weikel.

D. Antietam Valley Recreation Commission – Supervisor Sellers.

E. Antietam Valley School District – Supervisor Sellers.

VII. SOLICITOR’S REPORT

A. Solicitor’s report to be presented.

VIII. ENGINEER’S REPORT

A. Engineer’s report to be presented.

B. Motion to approve Payment #1 to Construction Masters Services, LLC for the 2024 Road Paving projects in the amount of $86,622.75, which is funded by the 2024 state Liquid Fuels revenues received this year.

IX. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS

A. Planning Hearing Board:

1) No new meetings of the Planning Commission have been scheduled at this time. The most recent meeting of the Planning Commission was held on May 1, 2024.

B. Zoning Hearing Board:

1) No new meetings of the Zoning Hearing Board have been scheduled at this time. The most recent meeting of the Zoning Hearing Board was held on May 20th, 2024.

C. Antietam Valley Recreation Commission – no report.

X. TREASURER’S REPORT / LIST OF BILLS

A. Motion to accept the September 30, 2024, Treasurer’s reports.

B. Motion to approve the payment of the list of bills as presented.

XI. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL

A. Central Berks Police Department

1. September 2024 reports.

B. Central Berks Regional Codes Enforcement Department

1. September 2024 reports.

C. Sewage Enforcement Officer

1. September 2024 reports.

D. Zoning and Building Code Officer

1. September 2024 reports.

E. Lower Alsace Township Fire Company

1. September report.

F. Lower Alsace Ambulance Association

1. September report.

XII. OLD BUSINESS

A. Update on the status of the paving project at the Lower Alsace Township Fire Company.

B. Update on the status of the 2024 road paving project.

C. Update on the status of property on 700 block of Brighton Avenue – issues with residents living on site. No current issues have been received by the Township. If additional problems arise, a phone conference call with representatives of the organization will be scheduled to discuss these concerns.

D. Update on the status of property on 1500 block of Friedensburg Road – number of vehicles on property. A follow up meeting with owner of property and operator of business and Township zoning official was held on October 8th to review what corrections have been made. More progress was noted by the zoning official and more vehicles will be removed this weekend. The Township Manager stated that the area along Friedensburg Road (which is most visible) is the area of greatest concern. The vehicles in this area need to be relocated behind the fence. Other issues identified in the notice can be addressed as soon as possible. The Township Manager and Township zoning official agreed to meet again on November 12th to bring the property into compliance or enforcement action will be taken.

E. Update on the status of the use and occupancy permit application for property on 1300 block of Friedensburg Road – ongoing construction and conversion into apartments. All necessary permits have been applied for and approved at this time. Work progresses.

F. Update on the status of property on 100 block of Midland Avenue.

G. Update on the status of property on 800 block of Penndale Avenue.

H. Update on the status of vehicles parked along the zero hundred block of Cornell Street.

I. Update on the status of property on Eagle Lane.

J. Discussion of staffing – update on road crew position.

K. Township Manager to provide an update on the status of LSA grant applications for the Lower Alsace Ambulance and for Lower Alsace Township. No updates have been received by the Township from the state. A new grant application period is now open.

L. Continue discussions on the Carsonia Avenue Multimodal project.

M. Discussion of damages incurred to a stone wall along Lewis Road which may have resulted from the traffic detoured during the construction work performed by PennDOT. A meeting is scheduled for October 10th to review the best course of action.

N. Discussion on fence concerns at property in 600 block of Penndale Avenue.

O. Discussion of the 2025 animal sheltering contract proposal from Safety Net Sanctuary.

P. Review and discussion of the estimate for landscape work to be performed on the island in front of the Township building along Carsonia Avenue.

XIII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Review and approval of a special event permit for the Antietam A-Fest fund raising event conducted by the Antietam Music Boosters to be held on October 20, 2024 from 12:00 PM (noon) to 4:00 PM at the Reading Liederkranz.

B. Discussion and Motion to Approve Ordinance 2024-4 – Ordinance of the Township of Lower Alsace Enacting Section 209 Entitled “Regulations, Enforcement And Appeals Related To Motorized Devices And All-Terrain Vehicles”. The Ordinance has been properly advertised.

C. Possible action on advertising for bids for the Carsonia Avenue Multimodal project when plans are ready.

D. Possible action on authorizing the preparation of grant applications for LSA Statewide Grants. One will be for the road crew to assist with purchasing a new skid steer, and the second would be filed on behalf of the Lower Alsace Ambulance Association to assist with purchasing a new ambulance. Grant applications had been previously submitted but neither was awarded.

E. Possible action on authorizing the preparation of grant application for a state Multimodal Grant to be used for funding streetscaping and other roadway improvements. A grant application had been previously submitted but was not awarded.

F. Discussion on commercial vehicle parking in the 900 block of Brighton Avenue – noise issues with refrigeration unit.

G. Discussion on budget timeline and setting up a budget workshop meeting to review draft budget prior to December Supervisors meeting when budget will be voted on for approval.

XIV. FINAL PUBLIC COMMENT

XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Executive session if necessary.

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

The next monthly meeting of the Lower Alsace Township Board of Supervisors will be held on November 14th, 2024.

AGENDA - TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS' MEETING - September 12th, 2024 at 6:30 P.M.

TOWNSHIP OF LOWER ALSACE
SUPERVISORS’ MEETING AGENDA
September 12, 2024

John Theodossiou, Supervisor, Chair
Todd Weikel, Supervisor, Vice Chair
Ann Sellers, Supervisor
Kelsey Frankowski, Esq., Township Solicitor
Don Pottiger, Manager/Secretary-Treasurer

I. CALL TO ORDER- 6:30 P.M.

Pledge of Allegiance to the flag

II. PRESENTATIONS

A. None scheduled.

III. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

A. None scheduled.

IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

A. Motion to approve the minutes of the August 29, 2024, Lower Alsace Township Supervisors’ Meeting.

V. ROAD CREW FOREMAN REPORT

VI. SUPERVISOR LIAISON REPORTS

A. Central Berks Regional Police Commission – Supervisor Theodossiou.

B. Lower Alsace Fire Company – Supervisor Weikel.

C. Lower Alsace Ambulance Association – Supervisor Weikel.

D. Antietam Valley Recreation Commission – Supervisor Sellers.

E. Antietam Valley School District – Supervisor Sellers.

VII. SOLICITOR’S REPORT

A. Solicitor’s report to be presented.

VIII. ENGINEER’S REPORT

A. Engineer’s report to be presented.

IX. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS

A. Planning Hearing Board:

1) No new meetings of the Planning Commission have been scheduled at this time. The most recent meeting of the Planning Commission was held on May 1, 2024.

B. Zoning Hearing Board:

1) No new meetings of the Zoning Hearing Board have been scheduled at this time. The most recent meeting of the Zoning Hearing Board was held on May 20th, 2024.

C. Antietam Valley Recreation Commission – no report.

X. TREASURER’S REPORT / LIST OF BILLS

A. Motion to accept the August 31, 2024, Treasurer’s reports.

B. Motion to approve the payment of the list of bills as presented.

XI. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL

A. Central Berks Police Department

1. August 2024 reports.

B. Central Berks Regional Codes Enforcement Department

1. August 2024 reports.

C. Sewage Enforcement Officer

1. August 2024 reports.

D. Zoning and Building Code Officer

1. August 2024 reports.

E. Lower Alsace Township Fire Company

1. August report.

F. Lower Alsace Ambulance Association

1. August report.

XII. OLD BUSINESS

A. Update on the status of the bid specifications to be used for the paving project at the Lower Alsace Township Fire Company.

B. Update on the status of the 2024 road paving project.

C. Update on the status of property on 700 block of Brighton Avenue – issues with residents living on site. No current issues have been received by the Township. A phone conference call with representatives of the organization took place to discuss issues and schedule regular follow up discussions.

D. Update on the status of property on 1500 block of Friedensburg Road – number of vehicles on property. Meeting with owner of property and operator of business to discuss zoning issues. It was agreed to give the owner until July 31 to make significant changes to get into compliance.

F. Update on the status of property on 100 block of Midland Avenue.

G. Update on the status of property on 800 block of Penndale Avenue.

H. Update on the status of vehicles parked along the zero hundred block of Cornell Street.

I. Update on the status of property on Eagle Lane.

J. Discussion of staffing – update on road crew position.

L. Update on the status of discussions on potential project for use of American Rescue Plan Local Funds – a discussion is being scheduled to review projects and outside funding sources which will impact the use of funds. The deadline for these decisions is December 31, 2024.

M. Discussion of damages incurred to a stone wall along Lewis Road which may have resulted from the traffic detoured during the construction work performed by PennDOT.

N. Update on a proposed addition to the Township’s Traffic Ordinance concerning enforcement and the appeals process for motorized devices and all-terrain vehicles. The addition has been advertised and will be voted on at the October Township Supervisors’ meeting.

XIII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Review and approval of the preliminary draft 2025 Non-Uniformed Minimum Municipal Obligation calculations for the Defined Benefit Pension Plan.

B. Discussion on fence concerns at property in 600 block of Penndale Avenue.

C. Discussion of the 2025 animal sheltering contract proposal from Safety Net Sanctuary.

D. Review and discussion of the estimate for landscape work to be performed on the island in front of the Township building along Carsonia Avenue.

E. Review and approval of a special event permit for the 9th Annual Carsonia Craft Beer & Wine Amusement conducted by the Antietam Valley Community Partnership to be held on October 12, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

F. Possible action on advertising for bids for the Carsonia Avenue sidewalk, storm water drains, and streetscape project.

XIV. FINAL PUBLIC COMMENT

XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Executive session if necessary.

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

The next monthly meeting of the Lower Alsace Township Board of Supervisors will be held on October 10th, 2024.

AGENDA - TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS' MEETING - AUGUST 29th, 2024 at 6:30 P.M.

AGENDA - LOWER ALSACE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS' MEETING - THURSDAY< AUGUST 29th, 2024 AT 6:30 P.M.

TOWNSHIP OF LOWER ALSACE

SUPERVISORS’ MEETING AGENDA

August 29, 2024

John Theodossiou, Supervisor, Chair

Todd Weikel, Supervisor, Vice Chair

Ann Sellers, Supervisor

Kelsey Frankowski, Esq., Township Solicitor

Don Pottiger, Manager/Secretary-Treasurer

I. CALL TO ORDER- 6:30 P.M.

Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

II. PRESENTATIONS

A. None scheduled.

III. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

A. None scheduled.

IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

A. Motion to approve the minutes of the July 11, 2024, Lower Alsace Township Supervisors’ Meeting.

V. ROAD CREW FOREMAN REPORT

VI. SUPERVISOR LIAISON REPORTS

A. Central Berks Regional Police Commission – Supervisor Theodossiou.

B. Lower Alsace Fire Company – Supervisor Weikel.

C. Lower Alsace Ambulance Association – Supervisor Weikel.

D. Antietam Valley Recreation Commission – Supervisor Sellers.

E. Antietam Valley School District – Supervisor Sellers.

VII. SOLICITOR’S REPORT

A. Solicitor’s report to be presented.

VIII. ENGINEER’S REPORT

A. Engineer’s report to be presented.

IX. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS

A. Planning Hearing Board:

1) No new meetings of the Planning Commission have been scheduled at this time. The most recent meeting of the Planning Commission was held on May 1, 2024.

B. Zoning Hearing Board:

1) No new meetings of the Zoning Hearing Board have been scheduled at this time. The most recent meeting of the Zoning Hearing Board was held on May 20th, 2024.

C. Antietam Valley Recreation Commission – no report.

X. TREASURER’S REPORT / LIST OF BILLS

A. Motion to accept the July 31, 2024, Treasurer’s reports.

B. Motion to approve the payment of the list of bills as presented.

XI. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL

A. Central Berks Police Department

1. July 2024 reports.

B. Central Berks Regional Codes Enforcement Department

1. July 2024 reports.

2. Update on properties on 1800 block of Friedensburg Road.

C. Sewage Enforcement Officer

1. July 2024 reports.

D. Zoning and Building Code Officer

1. July 2024 reports.

E. Lower Alsace Township Fire Company

1. July report.

F. Lower Alsace Ambulance Association

1. July report.

XII. OLD BUSINESS

A. Update on the status of the bid specifications to be used for the paving project at the Lower Alsace Township Fire Company.

B. Update on the status of the 2024 road paving project.

F. Update on the status of property on 100 block of Midland Avenue.

G. Update on the status of property on 800 block of Penndale Avenue.

H. Update on the status of vehicles parked along the 900 block of Carsonia Avenue.

I. Update on the status of vehicles parked along the zero hundred block of Cornell Street.

J. Update on the status of property on Eagle Lane.

K. Discussion of staffing – update on road crew position.

L. Township Manager to provide an update on the status of LSA grant applications for the Lower Alsace Ambulance and for Lower Alsace Township. No updates have been received by the Township from the state.

M. Update on the status of discussions on potential project for use of American Rescue Plan Local Funds – a discussion is being scheduled to review projects and outside funding sources which will impact the use of funds. The deadline for these decisions is December 31, 2024.

N. Discussion of damages incurred to a stone wall along List Road which may have resulted from the traffic detoured during the construction work performed by PennDOT.

XIII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Discussion and review of a proposed addition to the Township’s Traffic Ordinance concerning enforcement and the appeals process for motorized devices and all-terrain vehicles.

B. Approval of a motion to advertise the proposed addition to the Township’s Traffic Ordinance concerning enforcement and the appeals process for motorized devices and all-terrain vehicles.

XIV. FINAL PUBLIC COMMENT

XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Executive session if necessary.

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

The next monthly meeting of the Lower Alsace Township Board of Supervisors will be held on September 12th, 2024.

POSTPONED & RESCHEDULED - AUGUST 8th MONTHLY MEETING OF LOWER ALSACE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS

POSTPONED & RESCHEDULED - MONTHLY TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS' MEETING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 8, 2024

Due to the lack of a quorum, the monthly Township Supervisors' meeting for tomorrow (Thursday, August 8th, 2024) has been postponed. The rescheduled date of this meeting will be held on August 29th, 2024 at 6:30. This date was advertised as a placeholder for any needed workshop meeting. This date will now be used as a regular meeting. We apologize for any inconvenience.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (6 P.M. START) AND AGENDA - MONTHLY TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS' MEETING - JULY 11TH, 2024

ATTENTION: THE MONTHLY MEETING WILL BE PRECEDED BY A PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATING A SECTION OF ANTIETAM ROAD IN THE VICINITY OF THE SCHOOL. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND, LEARN, AND COMMENT. THIS HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR 6:00 P.M.

TOWNSHIP OF LOWER ALSACE
SUPERVISORS’ MEETING AGENDA
July 11, 2024

John Theodossiou, Supervisor, Chair
Todd Weikel, Supervisor, Vice Chair
Ann Sellers, Supervisor
Kelsey Frankowski, Esq., Township Solicitor
Don Pottiger, Manager/Secretary-Treasurer

I. CALL TO ORDER- 6:30 P.M.

Pledge of Allegiance to the flag

II. PRESENTATIONS

A. None scheduled.

III. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

A. Administering the Oath of Office for new Fire Police.

IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

A. Motion to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2024, Lower Alsace Township Supervisors’ Meeting.

V. ROAD CREW FOREMAN REPORT

VI. SUPERVISOR LIAISON REPORTS

A. Central Berks Regional Police Commission – Supervisor Theodossiou.

B. Lower Alsace Fire Company – Supervisor Weikel.

C. Lower Alsace Ambulance Association – Supervisor Weikel.

D. Antietam Valley Recreation Commission – Supervisor Sellers.

E. Antietam Valley School District – Supervisor Sellers.

VII. SOLICITOR’S REPORT

A. Solicitor’s report to be presented.

VIII. ENGINEER’S REPORT

A. Engineer’s report to be presented. Discussion of the results of the bids received for the 2024 Road Projects.

IX. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS

A. Planning Hearing Board:

1) No new meetings of the Planning Commission have been scheduled at this time. The most recent meeting of the Planning Commission was held on May 1, 2024.

B. Zoning Hearing Board:

1) No new meetings of the Zoning Hearing Board have been scheduled at this time. The most recent meeting of the Zoning Hearing Board was held on May 20th, 2024.

C. Antietam Valley Recreation Commission – no report.

X. TREASURER’S REPORT / LIST OF BILLS

A. Motion to accept the June 30, 2024, Treasurer’s reports.

B. Motion to approve the payment of the list of bills as presented.

XI. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL

A. Central Berks Police Department

1. June 2024 reports.

B. Central Berks Regional Codes Enforcement Department

1. No report at this time.

C. Sewage Enforcement Officer

1. June 2024 reports.

D. Zoning and Building Code Officer

1. June 2024 reports.

E. Lower Alsace Township Fire Company

1. June report.

F. Lower Alsace Ambulance Association

1. June report.

XII. OLD BUSINESS

A. Update on the status of the bid specifications to be used for the paving project at the Lower Alsace Township Fire Company.

B. Update on the status of a Letter of Support to the City of Reading to allow the City of Reading to construct a gating system across Skyline Drive in the vicinity of List Road, including an agreement covering repairs, maintenance, and replacement of the gate equipment and all related equipment.

F. Update on the status of property on 100 block of Midland Avenue.

G. Update on the status of property on 800 block of Penndale Avenue.

H. Update on the status of vehicles parked along the 900 block of Carsonia Avenue.

I. Update on the status of vehicles parked along the zero hundred block of Cornell Street.

J. Discussion of staffing – update on codes administrator position and road crew position.

XIII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Discussion and Motion to Approve Ordinance 2024-2 – Ordinance of the Township of Lower Alsace Authorizing the Execution of a Cable Franchise Agreement between the Township and Comcast of New Mexico / Pennsylvania, LLC.

B. Discussion and Motion to Approve Ordinance 2024-3 – Ordinance of the Township of Lower Alsace Authorizing the Vacating and Removing from the Topographical Survey of Lower Alsace Township a Portion of Antietam Road as shown on Exhibit A.

C. Discussion and review of a proposed addition to the Township’s Traffic Ordinance concerning enforcement and the appeals process for motorized devices and all-terrain vehicles.

D. Approval of a motion to advertise the proposed addition to the Township’s Traffic Ordinance concerning enforcement and the appeals process for motorized devices and all-terrain vehicles.

E. Discussion of damages incurred to a stone wall along List Road which may have resulted from the traffic detoured during the construction work performed by PennDOT.

XIV. FINAL PUBLIC COMMENT

XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Executive session if necessary.

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

The next monthly meeting of the Lower Alsace Township Board of Supervisors will be held on August 8th, 2024.

Office Closure - July 4th & July 5th

Attention Residents of Lower Alsace Township:

The Township office will be closed Thursday, July 4^th for the holiday.

The Township office will also be closed on Friday, July 5^th due to a shortage of staff as a result of prior commitments.

The office will reopen on Monday, July 8^th at 8 A.M.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

If there is an emergency, please contact the Township Manager by email at [email protected] or by cell phone at 610-334-0006.

AGENDA - TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS' MEETING - JUNE 13th, 2024 at 6:30 P.M.

TOWNSHIP OF LOWER ALSACE
SUPERVISORS’ MEETING AGENDA
June 13, 2024

John Theodossiou, Supervisor, Chair
Todd Weikel, Supervisor, Vice Chair
Ann Sellers, Supervisor
Kelsey Frankowski, Esq., Township Solicitor
Don Pottiger, Manager/Secretary-Treasurer

I. CALL TO ORDER- 6:30 P.M.

Pledge of Allegiance to the flag

II. PRESENTATIONS

A. Representatives from Herbein and Company will present the results of the 2023 external audit of the Township.

B. Representatives from the City of Reading will make a presentation on the proposed gating project on Skyline Drive near List Road.

C. Representatives from the Antietam School District will be presenting information on the modular units to be constructed near the site of the Antietam Middle / Senior High School and to discuss the abandonment of a section of Antietam Road at Myrtle Road to the Exeter Township line.

III. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

A. None scheduled.

IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

A. Motion to approve the minutes of the April 11, 2024, Lower Alsace Township Supervisors’ Meeting.

V. ROAD CREW FOREMAN REPORT

VI. SUPERVISOR LIAISON REPORTS

A. Central Berks Regional Police Commission – Supervisor Theodossiou.

B. Lower Alsace Fire Company – Supervisor Weikel.

C. Lower Alsace Ambulance Association – Supervisor Weikel.

D. Antietam Valley Recreation Commission – Supervisor Sellers.

E. Antietam Valley School District – Supervisor Sellers.

VII. SOLICITOR’S REPORT

A. Solicitor’s report to be presented.

VIII. ENGINEER’S REPORT

A. Engineer’s report to be presented. Discussion of the results of the bids received for the 2024 Road Projects.

IX. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS

A. Planning Hearing Board:

1) No new meetings of the Planning Commission have been scheduled at this time. The most recent meeting of the Planning Commission was held on May 1, 2024.

B. Zoning Hearing Board:

1) No new meetings of the Zoning Hearing Board have been scheduled at this time. The most recent meeting of the Zoning Hearing Board was held on May 20th, 2024.

C. Antietam Valley Recreation Commission – no report.

X. TREASURER’S REPORT / LIST OF BILLS

A. Motion to accept the April 30, 2024, and May 31, 2024, Treasurer’s reports.

B. Motion to approve the payment of the list of bills as presented.

XI. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL

A. Central Berks Police Department

1. April 2024 and May 2024 reports.

B. Central Berks Regional Codes Enforcement Department

1. April 2024 and May 2024 reports - unavailable at this time.

C. Sewage Enforcement Officer

1. April 2024 and May 2024 reports.

D. Zoning and Building Code Officer

1. April 2024 and May 2024 reports.

E. Lower Alsace Township Fire Company

1. May report.

F. Lower Alsace Ambulance Association

1. May report.

XII. OLD BUSINESS

A. Update on the status of the bid specifications to be used for the paving project at the Lower Alsace Township Fire Company.

B. Update on the status of the Comcast franchise fee agreement.

C. Update on the status of property on 700 block of Brighton Avenue – issues with residents living on site. No current issues have been received by the Township.

D. Update on the status of property on 1500 block of Friedensburg Road – number of vehicles on property. Please see letter included in packet.

E. Update on the status of property on 1800 block of Friedensburg Road – rental property concerns. No new complaints have been received. No additional follow up required at this time.

F. Update on the status of the use and occupancy permit application for property on 1300 block of Friedensburg Road – ongoing construction and conversion into apartments. All necessary permits have been applied for and approved at this time. Work progresses.

G. Discussion of staffing – update on codes administrator staffing search.

I. Update on the status of discussions on potential project for use of American Rescue Plan Local Funds – a discussion needs to be scheduled to review projects and outside funding sources which will impact the use of funds. The deadline for these decisions is December 31, 2024.

XIII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Approval of a Resolution adopting the Berks County Hazard Vulnerability Assessment and Mitigation Plan Update for Lower Alsace Township. The County authorized the preparation of the update on behalf of all municipalities of the County. The update is a non-binding, policy-oriented document.

B. Approval of an award of bid for the 2024 Road Paving Project List to CMS Construction in the amount of $176,825.75 in accordance with the recommendation of Great Valley Consultants.

C. Update from the solicitor on the renewal of the Exemption from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Noise Ordinance.

D. Discussion and motion to approve a Letter of Support to the City of Reading to allow the City to construct a gating system across Skyline Drive in the area of List Road. The gate and all supporting equipment will be funded, owned, and maintained by the City of Reading.

E. Discussion and approval of special event permit applications for:

1) Pagoda Hillclimb.
2) Romanian Community Center Events.
3) Celtic Fest.
4) Aldine Avenue 2024 Block Party.

XIV. FINAL PUBLIC COMMENT

XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Executive session if necessary.

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

The next monthly meeting of the Lower Alsace Township Board of Supervisors will be held on July 11th, 2024.