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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOWER ALSACE TOWNSHIP - 2025 BUDGET APPROVAL - MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2024 AT 6:30 PM

TOWNSHIP OF LOWER ALSACE
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF 2025 BUDGET FOR INSPECTION
AND INTENT TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF 2025 BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that the 2025 Budget of the Township of Lower Alsace is available for public inspection, and copying, at the Lower Alsace Township Offices at the Township Building located at 1200 Carsonia Avenue, Reading, Pennsylvania between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. prevailing time on the days that the Township Offices are open for business. Notice is also given that the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Lower Alsace intends to consider adoption of the Budget at the special Township Supervisors’ meeting on December 30, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the Supervisors Board Room in the Township Building. Copies of the Budget are available for inspection at no charge or copies may be made at the Township rate, which charge is not greater than the cost thereof, at the Township Building of the Township at 1200 Carsonia Avenue, Reading, PA, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on regular business days of the Township.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LOWER ALSACE

Don Pottiger, Manager, Lower Alsace Township

LOWER ALSACE TOWNSHIP - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' MEETING AGENDA - DECEMBER 12, 2024 - 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. Rhonda Mayer from Tompkins Insurance Agencies will discuss the new proposal for Township health insurance.

III. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

A. None scheduled.

IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

A. Motion to approve the minutes of the November 14, 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 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.

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

H. Discussion of the property on 800 block of Carsonia Avenue.

I. Discussion of letter received from the Solicitor for Antietam Valley Municipal Authority regarding a proposed amendment to increase its term of existence for an additional fifty (50) years.

VIII. ENGINEER’S REPORT

A. Engineer’s report to be presented.

B. 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.

C. 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 December 4th, 2024. The agenda of that meeting is included for the Supervisors’ review and commentary.

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 December 5th, 2024. The agenda of that meeting is included for the Supervisors’ review and commentary.

C. Antietam Valley Recreation Commission – no report.

X. TREASURER’S REPORT / LIST OF BILLS

A. Motion to accept the November 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. November 2024 report.

B. Central Berks Regional Codes Enforcement Department

1. November 2024 report.

C. Sewage Enforcement Officer

1. November 2024 report.

D. Zoning and Building Code Officer

1. November 2024 report.

E. Lower Alsace Township Fire Company

1. November report.

F. Lower Alsace Ambulance Association

1. November 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 vehicles parked along the zero hundred block of Cornell Street.

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

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

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

G. Discussion of the property on 800 block of Carsonia Avenue.

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

I. 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.

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

K. Township Manager to provide an update on the status of LSA grant applications for the Lower Alsace Ambulance. A new grant application was submitted.

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. Cost estimates from Eshbach Masonry have been received.

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

O. Update on the status of consideration of merger with Mount Penn Borough, including the results of a presentation by Pennsylvania Economy League and Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development presented at the November 19th, 2024 Mount Penn Borough Council Workshop meeting.

XIII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Motion to advertise the proposed Ordinance to approve an Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Antietam Valley Municipal Authority to increase the Authority’s term of existence by an additional fifty years from the date of the filing of the Articles of Amendment.

B. Discussion of letter received from Troy Goodman, President of Mount Penn Borough Council, requesting a Letter of Support from the Lower Alsace Township Board of Supervisors for approval of a review of the Central Berks Regional Police Department’s finances, operations, municipal contracts, and collective bargaining agreement, which will be performed in cooperation with the Strategic Management Planning Program and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

C. Motion to approve Letter of Support for approval of a review of the Central Berks Regional Polce Department to be signed by the Board of Supervisors.

D. Discussion of the preparation of the 2024 budget. Draft budget to be presented. The budget will be approved at a special meeting to be scheduled for December 30, 2024, to be held at 6:30 P.M.

E. Authorization to advertise the 2025 Lower Alsace Township budget (to be approved at the December 30th, 2024 special meeting).

F. Presentation of the Resolutions to adopt the 2025 Lower Alsace Township budget and approve Tax Millage rates.

1. Resolution approving the 2025 Budget of Lower Alsace Township.

2. Resolution approving the 2025 Tax Millage Rates for Lower Alsace Township.

G. Authorization to advertise the adoption of an Ordinance to approve an Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Antietam Valley Municipal Authority to increase the Authority’s term of existence by an additional fifty years from the date of the filing of the Articles of Amendment.

H. Discussion on the results of the review of quotes received for third party administrators for the Township’s health insurance benefits package.

I. Presentation of a Resolution and possible Motion to Approve Tompkins Insurance Companies as provider of health insurance benefits based upon the review of proposals noted above.

J. Approval of the advertising of the Special meeting to approve the 2025 Budget after public review period to be held Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:30 P.M.

K. Approval of the Township declared Holidays for 2025.

L. Approval of the advertising of the calendar of Township meetings for 2025.

M. Discussion of the status of the Township newsletter.

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

XIV. FINAL PUBLIC COMMENT

XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Executive session if necessary.

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Lower Alsace Township Board of Supervisors will be a Special meeting to be held at 6:30 P.M. on December 30, 2024, to approve the 2025 Budget.

The Lower Alsace Township Board of Supervisors will conduct their annual Township Reorganization meeting. The meeting date at time is to be determined at the December 12, 2024 meeting and will be advertised as part of the calendar of Township meetings of 2025 as noted above.

The next monthly meeting of the Lower Alsace Township Board of Supervisors will be held on January 2, 2025.

ATTENTION - Update on Mount Penn Borough Municipal Authority's project at Crystal Lake (aka Carsonia Lake)

An update on the Mount Penn Borough Municipal Authority's project at Crystal Lake (aka Carsonia Lake) from Joseph Boyle - Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors:

On behalf of the Mount Penn Borough Municipal Authority (MPBMA), the Authority wishes to notify of the Crystal Lake Phase I restoration beginning on Monday, December 2, 2024. The entire perimeter of the lake section of Carsonia Park will be closed to the general public for approximately 80 days.

Flyway Excavating, Mount Joy, PA, will perform lake rehabilitation activities in accordance with the Authority approved nationwide permits of #3 and #27. (NAP - 2018 - 00059).

Please feel free to contact me with any questions related to this notification.

Joseph L. Boyle, MEd
MPBMA Board of Directors - V. Chair
MPBMA Source Water Protection Program - Chair
200 N. 25th Street
Reading, PA 19606
610-779-4900 office
[email protected]

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

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.