TOWNSHIP OF LOWER ALSACE
SUPERVISORS’ MEETING AGENDA
October 14, 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 by representatives of property owners on Petsch Road relating to a subdivision application for a lot line adjustment is scheduled at this time.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
A. None scheduled.
IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A. Motion to approve the September 9th, 2026, minutes of the Lower Alsace Township Supervisors’ meeting.
V. ENGINEER’S REPORT
A. Engineer’s report to be presented.
B. Discuss the 2026 Road Projects work.
C. Discuss the bids received for the road repair project on Cornell Street.
D. Approval of an award of bid for the 2026 Road Paving Project List to Weikel Construction LLC as the lowest qualified bidder in the amount of $39,740.00 in accordance with the letter of recommendation from Great Valley Consultants.
E. Update on the progress of the Carsonia Avenue Multimodal Grant and project.
VI. ROAD CREW FOREMAN REPORT
A. Road Foreman Carl Weikel to present his report.
B. The Road Foreman will provide an update to the condition of the Park Street issue.
C. The Road Foreman will provide an update to the condition of an area in the rear of the homes along Filbert Street. The issue is still being researched and will be looked at for the 2027 budget year.
D. The Road Foreman will provide details on the Township 2026 Road Repair Project list. The Road Foreman reports that the 2026 Road Repair list has been closed. A new list of any necessary work is being prepared for 2027.
E. The Road Foreman will provide an update on the status of the 2026 Road Projects work.
F. The Road Foreman will provide an update on the roof replacement to the salt shed and roof repair to the municipal roof.
G. The Road Foreman and Township Manager have prepared the application for a Local Share Account (LSA) Grant as per the conditions approved at the September Township Supervisors’ meeting.
VII. 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.
VIII. SOLICITOR’S REPORT
A. Solicitor’s report to be presented. No open items related to township property issues as of current.
IX. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS
A. Planning Commission:
1) The most recent meeting of the Planning Commission was held on August 5, 2026.
No future meetings of the Planning Commission have been scheduled at this time.
B. Zoning Hearing Board:
1) The most recent meeting of the Zoning Hearing Board was held on June 29, 2026.
No future meetings of the Zoning Hearing Board have been scheduled at this time.
C. Antietam Valley Recreation & Community Center – no report.
X. TREASURER’S REPORT / LIST OF BILLS
A. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s reports for September 30, 2026.
B. Motion to approve the payment of the list of bills as presented.
C. Discussion on the first draft of the 2027 Lower Alsace Township Budget.
XI. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL
A. Central Berks Police Department
1. September 2026 report.
B. Central Berks Regional Codes – Property Maintenance Enforcement
1. September 2026 report.
C. Central Berks Regional Codes – Zoning Code Officer
1. September 2026 report.
D. Building Code Officer and Alternate Zoning Officer – Great Valley Consultants
1. September 2026 report.
E. Sewage Enforcement Officer – Technicon Enterprises, Inc.
1. September 2026 report.
F. Lower Alsace Township Fire Company
1. September 2026 report.
G. Lower Alsace Ambulance Association
1. September 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.
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Update and discussion of conversations with representative from Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust. Township Manager is working on developing a proposal with a representative.
B. Discussion of a proposal to create a tax incentive for volunteer fire personnel for calendar year 2027. To be discussed as part of the budget process.
C. Discussion of the status of insurance settlement for damage to wall on List Road.
D. Discussion of staffing in the Township road crew. This will be discussed as part of the 2027 budget review and approval process.
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 11, 2026.