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Mount Penn Borough - Townhall Meeting To Discuss Leaseback-Conveyance Discussion With Mount Penn Borough Municipal (Water) Authority

2026 Lower Alsace Township Earth Day Cleanup!!

ATTENTION:

EARTH DAY CLEANUP

(For Lower Alsace Township Residents and Property Owners Only)

Saturday, April 25, 2026 (as permitted) 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Lower Alsace Township Municipal Building

The Lower Alsace Township Supervisors will be hosting a Spring Cleanup program for the benefit of Lower Alsace Township residents and property owners on Earth Day Weekend 2026 (as permitted). Please plan to take advantage of this one day to bring junk you’ve been hoping to get rid of for some time. Proof of township residency or proof of ownership of township property must be presented.

The Township will be arranging for several large dumpsters; the purpose of which will be for the easy disposal of your unwanted items. Mattresses and box springs can be dropped off for a $30.00 fee for each item. Furniture will be accepted. If you have specific items you wish to drop off, please contact the office at 610-779-6400 before the scheduled date to confirm that it will be accepted. Tires will not be accepted.

Items such as tires, electronic waste, hazardous waste, pharmaceutical waste, and paper shredding can be recycled at the Berks County Recycling Center, located at 1316 Hilltop Road in Leesport. Please review dates and times for collection of these items by referring to the County of Berks website under Departments/ Solid Waste Authority, or by calling the Authority at 610-478-6362.

FOR LOWER ALSACE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS - INFORMATION ON CONVEYANCE / LEASEBACK RESOLUTION - TO BE DISCUSSED AT APRIL 13, 2026 MOUNT PENN BOROUGH MUNICIPAL AUTHORTY RESCHEDULED MEETING

MOUNT PENN BOROUGH MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY

RESOLUTION NO. ____ OF 2026

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FORMAL DISCUSSIONS WITH THE BOROUGH OF MOUNT PENN REGARDING A CONVEYANCE AND LEASEBACK STRUCTURE AND DIRECTING STAFF AND PROFESSIONALS TO ADVANCE SUCH EFFORTS

WHEREAS, the Mount Penn Borough Municipal Authority (the “Authority”) is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and governance of the public water system serving the residents of Mount Penn Borough and surrounding areas; and

WHEREAS, the Borough of Mount Penn (the “Borough”) has expressed its intent to explore a conveyance-and-leaseback structure whereby the Borough may assume ownership of the underlying water system infrastructure, consistent with its legal authority, and subsequently lease such infrastructure back to the Authority for continued operation and governance; and

WHEREAS, both the Authority and the Borough share a mutual interest in ensuring the long-term sustainability, operational stability, and financial strength of the water system, while maintaining high-quality service to ratepayers and protecting taxpayers; and

WHEREAS, the Borough has consistently emphasized that any such structure must preserve the independence of the Authority, maintain local control, and include enforceable protections against the sale or transfer of water assets to any third party; and

WHEREAS, the Authority recognizes that a cooperative and transparent process is necessary to evaluate the feasibility, structure, and long-term implications of such an arrangement, including legal, financial, operational, and governance considerations; and

WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Authority to engage in good faith discussions that are guided by mutual benefit, shared objectives, and respect for each entity’s governance responsibilities.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mount Penn Borough Municipal Authority as follows:

SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF FORMAL DISCUSSIONS

The Authority hereby authorizes and directs its Board members, staff, and retained professionals to engage in formal discussions and negotiations with the Borough of Mount Penn, including its staff and professional advisors, for the purpose of developing, reviewing, and refining a proposed Conveyance and Leaseback Agreement and any related documents.

SECTION 2. COORDINATION AND COOPERATION

The Authority affirms that these discussions shall be conducted in a spirit of cooperation, transparency, and mutual benefit, recognizing that both the Authority and the Borough serve the same community and share responsibility for the long-term stewardship of public water infrastructure.

SECTION 3. KEY OBJECTIVES AND NON-NEGOTIABLE PRINCIPLES

The Authority acknowledges that the Borough has identified certain core, non-negotiable objectives, which shall be incorporated as key guiding principles in the development of any proposed agreement, including:

1. Preservation of Authority Independence: The Authority shall remain a legally independent municipal authority responsible for system operations.

2. Protection of Public Ownership and Local Control: Water system assets shall remain under public ownership with explicit prohibitions on privatization or transfer.

3. Binding Anti-Sale Covenant: The agreement shall include enforceable provisions prohibiting the sale, lease, or transfer of system assets to any private or public third party.

4. Operational Continuity and Service Quality: The Authority shall retain operational control to ensure uninterrupted, high-quality service delivery.

5. Financial Sustainability and Ratepayer Protection: The structure shall be designed to reduce long-term financial pressures while maintaining fairness and stability for ratepayers and taxpayers.

6. Workforce Stability and Respect for Employees: Any transition plan shall recognize the value of Authority employees and provide a clear, orderly framework for employment continuity through the Borough of Mount Penn.

7. Transparency and Public Accountability: The process and resulting agreement shall be developed in a manner consistent with public transparency and sound governance practices.

SECTION 4. DUE DILIGENCE AND INFORMATION SHARING

The Authority directs its staff and professionals to:

1. Be fully cooperative and forthcoming with all reasonable document and information requests made by the Borough in connection with due diligence;

2. Provide access to operational, financial, and asset-related information necessary to evaluate the proposed structure;

3. Execute non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), as appropriate, to protect sensitive or security-related information, including but not limited to asset maps, system layouts, and critical infrastructure details, while still ensuring the Borough has sufficient information to complete its evaluation and development of the draft agreement(s).

SECTION 5. PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT

The Authority’s legal counsel, financial advisors, engineers, and other retained professionals are hereby directed to work collaboratively with the Borough’s corresponding professionals to:

1. Develop draft conveyance and leaseback documents;

2. Evaluate legal authority, risks, and compliance requirements;

3. Analyze financial impacts and long-term obligations; and

4. Identify operational considerations and transition requirements.

SECTION 6. TARGET TIMELINE

The Authority establishes the following target milestones:

1. Completion of negotiations and draft agreement: On or before July 8, 2026;

2. Consideration and vote on final agreement: At the Authority’s public meeting scheduled for July 8, 2026.

SECTION 7. TRANSITION OF OPERATIONS AND EMPLOYMENT

Any transition of employment, operational responsibilities, or related structural changes contemplated under the final agreement shall be planned for implementation on January 1, 2027, consistent with an orderly and coordinated transition framework.

SECTION 8. NO BINDING COMMITMENT

Nothing in this Resolution shall be construed as obligating the Authority to approve or enter into any final agreement. Any such agreement shall be subject to formal Board approval following completion of negotiations and review.

SECTION 9. EFFECTIVE DATE

This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

DULY ADOPTED, by the Mount Penn Borough Municipal Authority this 8th day of April, 2026.

Board of Directors

Mt. Penn Borough Municipal Auth.

Berks County, Pennsylvania

Secretary Chairperson

AGENDA - RESCHEDULED MOUNT PENN BOROUGH MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY MEETING - TO BE HELD APRIL 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Here is the agenda for any Lower Alsace Township residents who wish to learn more about the Conveyance / Leaseback agreement being discussed between Mount Penn Borough and Mount Penn Borough Municipal Authority, which has been rescheduled to Monday, April 12th at 7:00 PM at Mount Penn Borough Municipal Building. Feel free to attend.

MOUNT PENN BOROUGH MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING

APRIL 8, 2026 RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 13, 2026

1. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

2. CALL TO ORDER

3. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF MARCH

5. APPROVAL OF THE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR MARCH

6. REPORTS

A. ENGINEER

Action Items:

1. Spook Lane Tank: AFP No. 5/Project Update

2. Laurel Avenue Water Main: Change Order No. 2/Project Update

Updates/Discussions:

1. Oley Turnpike Road Water Main

2. LSA Grant Money – Neversink Tank vs Ridge Avenue Tank

B. WATER SYSTEM

1. March Monthly Maintenance Report

C. SOLICITOR

1. MOU with LAT relating to Grants Carsonia Park Improvements

D. BUSINESS OFFICE

1. Update

E. SOURCE WATER PROTECTION

1. Lake update

F. BOROUGH OF MT. PENN

1. Conveyance Leaseback -Preliminary Vote/Resolution

G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

H. NEW BUSINESS

I. ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA – LOWER ALSACE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING – APRIL 8th, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M. AT THE LOWER ALSACE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING - 1200 CARSONIA AVENUE

TOWNSHIP OF LOWER ALSACE
SUPERVISORS’ MEETING AGENDA
April 8, 2026

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

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

Pledge of Allegiance to the flag

II. PRESENTATIONS

A. A presentation may be made by representatives from SJC Real Estate L:LC regarding a use variance application which was reviewed by the Planning Commission at their meeting on April 1, 2026. The Supervisors will discuss their level of support on this application.

B. No additional presentations are scheduled at this time.

III. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

A. None scheduled.

IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

A. Motion to approve the minutes of the March 11, 2026, Lower Alsace Township Supervisors’ meeting.

V. ROAD CREW FOREMAN REPORT

A. Road Foreman Carl Weikel to present his report. The Road Foreman will provide any updates to the condition of the Butter Lane headwall and discuss the road inspection in preparation of the 2026 Road Paving Project bidding process..

B. Discussion of the proposals for minor roof repair to the garage roof & for roof replacement to the salt shed.

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 and Community Center – Supervisor Sellers.

E. Antietam School District – Supervisor Sellers.

VII. SOLICITOR’S REPORT

A. Solicitor’s report to be presented. No open items related to township property issues as of current. Some items are being monitored for continuing compliance.

B. The Solicitor will present items for the Board of Supervisors to consider regarding a Conditional Use application for a property at 1795 Friedensburg Road. The Supervisors will consider a motion to advertise a Hearing for the Board of Supervisors to take action, if any, on this application.

C. Status of traffic & truck ordinance – No action needed. The matter is being addressed as part of the updated Joint Zoning Ordinance review process.

D. Status of the traffic ordinance regarding electric scooters and other motorized devices – the ordinance adding the new legislation regarding motorized devices and all terrain vehicles was properly advertised. The matter is listed under New Business for approval.

VIII. ENGINEER’S REPORT

A. Engineer’s report to be presented.

B. Update on the progress of the Carsonia Avenue Multimodal Grant and project

IX. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS

A. Planning Hearing Board:

1) The most recent meeting of the Planning Commission was held on April 1, 2026, for a use variance review for a property at 16 Columbia Avenue.

No future meetings have been scheduled at this time.

B. Zoning Hearing Board:

1) The most recent meeting of the Zoning Hearing Board was held on July 16, 2025.

No future meetings have been scheduled at this time.

C. Antietam Valley Recreation & Community Center – no report.

D. Recreation Commission of Antietam Valley – no report.

X. TREASURER’S REPORT / LIST OF BILLS

A. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s reports for March 31, 2026.

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

C. The Township Manager will discuss the status of 2 grant applications in process.

XI. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL

A. Central Berks Police Department

1. March 2026 report.

B. Central Berks Regional Codes – Property Maintenance Enforcement

1. March 2026 report.

C. Central Berks Regional Codes – Zoning Code Officer

1. March 2026 report.

D. Sewage Enforcement Officer – Technicon Enterprises, Inc.

1. March 2026 report.

E. Building Code Officer and Alternate Zoning Officer – Great Valley Consultants

1. March 2026 report.

F. Lower Alsace Township Fire Company

1. March 2026 report.

G. Lower Alsace Ambulance Association

1. March 2026 report.

XII. OLD BUSINESS

A. Update on the status of the review and update to the Joint Zoning Ordinance with the assistance of Hawk Valley Associates.

B. Update on the status of the streetlight repair issues.

C. Discussion on fence concerns at property in 600 block of Penndale Avenue. Central Berks Regional Police Zoning Code Official will present his report.

D. Update on the status of consideration of merger with Mount Penn Borough. The next steps are to form a merger committee, discuss potential meeting dates and times, prepare an agenda of items to be discussed, and discuss the process of a financial review of both municipalities. The financial review could be prepared with internal staff with the potential of having a contracted professional review the results.

E. The Central Berks Regional Police Zoning Code Official will update the status of issues related to property in the 1400 block of Friedensburg Road.

XIII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Motion to approve the advertised ordinance the addition to the Traffic Ordinance 246 entitled “Regulations, Enforcement, and Appeals Related to Motorized Devices and All Terrain Vehicles” allowing the Township and Central Berks Regional Police to enforce restrictions on the use of the equipment listed in the ordinance to ensure public safety.

B. The Board of Supervisors may discuss the current situation with the Leaseback proposal between the Mount Penn Borough and the Mount Penn Borough Municipal Authority. The matter was brought to the attention of the Township based upon a recent article in the Reading Eagle and an inquiry by a board member of the Water Authority.

C. Discussion and approval of 2026 event permits for the Celtic Fest event to be conducted on June 26 and 27, 2026, Reading Gravity League Cart Racing events to be held on June 21, August 9, and August 23, 2026, and Antietam Cart Racing events to be held on the dates listed on the permit application.

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 May 13, 2026.

Planning Commission Meeting Agenda - Wednesday April 1 2026 at 7:00 PM - at the Lower Alsace Township Municipal Building

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

Re-Organization

Approval of Minutes of December 3^rd, 2025, meeting

Address visitors & reason for attending
SJC Real Estate LLC – 16 Columbia Avenue

The Board will consider the Application of SJC Real Estate LLC for a use variance under Section 406(B). The use variance is for to use former restaurant located in Lower Alsace Township as private gathering location for individuals served through an adult intellectual disability program.

Adjournment - Next Meeting will be held as needed.

Central Berks Regional Police Commission - Meeting Agenda - April 2 2026 at 6:30 PM at Mount Penn Borough Municipal Building

AGENDA

1. Meeting Called to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Audience Participation
4. Police Officer Award
5. Roll Call Central Berks Police Commission
6. Approval of Minutes
a. February 5, 2026
7. Approval of Accounts Payable & Payroll Invoices from General Fund as of February 28, 2026
a. $454,773.67
8. Treasurer’s Report for February 28, 2026
a. $551,274.27
9. Approval of Accounts Payable & Payroll Invoices from General Fund as of February 28, 2026
a. $426,838.75
10. Treasurer’s Report for February 28, 2026
a. $509,796.20
11. Solicitor’s Report
a. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with eh Association for the Lieutenant position.
12. Administration/Personnel Committee Report
13. Finance Committee Report
a. The letters of financial interest
14. Insurance/Pension Committee Report
15. Building/Equipment Committee Report
16. Chief of Police Report
a. March Chief Report
17. Secretary Report
18. Municipality Updates
19. Police Association Report
20. Codes Report
a. Discuss an agreement between the commission and the borough regarding the maintenance of the
Codes vehicles.
21. Old Business
22. New Business
23. Executive Session
24. Next Commission Meeting- Meeting dates will continue to be the first Thursday of the month at 6:30PM
25. Adjourn

LOWER ALSACE TOWNSHIP - PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026 AT 7:00 PM

LOWER ALSACE TOWNSHIP

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026 AT 7:00 PM

LOWER ALSACE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING

1200 CARSONIA AVENUE

Planning Commission

“Building a better community.”

AGENDA

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

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

2. Pledge to the Flag

3. Re-Organization

4. Approval of Minutes of December 3rd, 2025, meeting

5. Address visitors & reason for attending

SJC Real Estate LLC – 16 Columbia Avenue

6. Adjournment - Next Meeting will be held as needed.

AGENDA – LOWER ALSACE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING – MARCH 11th, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M.

ATTENTION - Lower Alsace Township Board of Supervisors' Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Lower Alsace Township Municipal Building

TOWNSHIP OF LOWER ALSACE

SUPERVISORS’ MEETING AGENDA

March 11, 2026

John Theodossiou, Supervisor, Chair

Todd Weikel, Supervisor, Vice Chair

Ann Sellers, Supervisor

Don Pottiger, Manager/Secretary-Treasurer

Kelsey Frankowski, Esq., Township Solicitor

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

Pledge of Allegiance to the flag

II. PRESENTATIONS

A. No presentations are scheduled at this time.

III. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

A. None scheduled.

IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

A. Motion to approve the minutes of the February 11, 2026, Lower Alsace Township Supervisors’ meeting, and a motion to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2026 Board of Elected Auditors meeting.

V. ROAD CREW FOREMAN REPORT

A. Road Foreman Carl Weikel to present his report. The Road Foreman will provide any updates to the condition of the Butter Lane headwall.

B. Discussion of the proposals for minor roof repair to the garage roof & for roof replacement to the salt shed.

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 and Community Center – Supervisor Sellers.

E. Antietam School District – Supervisor Sellers.

VII. SOLICITOR’S REPORT

A. Solicitor’s report to be presented. No open items related to township property issues as of current. Some items are being monitored for continuing compliance.

B. Status of traffic & truck ordinance – No action needed. The matter is being addressed as part of the updated Joint Zoning Ordinance review process.

C. Status of the traffic ordinance regarding electric scooters and other motorized devices – No action needed. The matter is being addressed as part of future legislation and guidance from the County District Attorney’s office and the Pennsylvania state government.

VIII. ENGINEER’S REPORT

A. Engineer’s report to be presented.

B. Update on the progress of the Carsonia Avenue Multimodal Grant and project

IX. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS

A. Planning Hearing Board:

1) The most recent meeting of the Planning Commission was held on December 3, 2025, for a subdivision review.

No future meetings have been scheduled at this time.

B. Zoning Hearing Board:

1) The most recent meeting of the Zoning Hearing Board was held on July 16, 2025.

No future meetings have been scheduled at this time.

C. Antietam Valley Recreation & Community Center – no report.

D. Recreation Commission of Antietam Valley – no report.

X. TREASURER’S REPORT / LIST OF BILLS

A. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s reports for February 28, 2026.

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. February 2026 report.

B. Central Berks Regional Codes – Property Maintenance Enforcement

1. February 2026 report.

C. Central Berks Regional Codes – Zoning Code Officer

1. February 2026 report.

D. Sewage Enforcement Officer – Technicon Enterprises, Inc.

1. February 2026 report.

E. Building Code Officer and Alternate Zoning Officer – Great Valley Consultants

1. February 2026 report.

F. Lower Alsace Township Fire Company

1. February 2026 report.

G. Lower Alsace Ambulance Association

1. February 2026 report.

XII. OLD BUSINESS

A. Update on the status of the review and update to the Joint Zoning Ordinance with the assistance of Hawk Valley Associates.

B. Update on the status of the streetlight repair issues.

C. Discussion on fence concerns at property in 600 block of Penndale Avenue. Central Berks Zoning Codes Officer will present his report.

E. Discussion of concerns related to property in the 1300 block of Friedensburg Road.

F. Discussion of concerns related to property in the 1400 block of Friedensburg Road.

XIII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Motion to approve the advertised ordinance allowing the Township to govern and regulate noxious and / or invasive plant species which can damage roadways and resident’s properties.

B. Discussion and approval of 2026 event permit for the Pagoda-Skyline Chicken Barbeque event to be conducted on April 25, 2026,

C. Discussion and approval subject to City of Reading approval of 2026 event permit for the Easter Dawn Service to be conducted on April 5, 2026.

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 April 8, 2026.

CANCELED: MARCH 5th MEETING OF THE CENTRAL BERKS POLICE COMMISSION

ATTENTION:

The meeting of the Central Berks Police Commission scheduled for Thursday. March 5th, 2026, has been canceled.