TOWNSHIP OF LOWER ALSACE

SUPERVISORS’ MEETING AGENDA

January 11, 2024

 

John Theodossiou, Supervisor, Chair

Todd Weikel, Supervisor, Vice Chair

Ann Sellers, Supervisor

Kelsey Frankowski, Esq., Township Solicitor

Don Pottiger, Manager/Secretary-Treasurer

 

                CALL TO ORDER- 6:30 P.M.

 

Pledge of Allegiance to the flag

  1. PRESENTATIONS

 No presentations scheduled.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

None scheduled.

 

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

Motion to approve the minutes of the December 14, 2023, Lower Alsace Township Supervisors’ Meeting.

 

 SUPERVISOR LIAISON REPORTS

 

Central Berks Regional Police Commission – Supervisor Theodossiou.

Lower Alsace Fire Company – Supervisor Weikel.

Lower Alsace Ambulance Association – Supervisor Weikel.

Antietam Valley Recreation Commission – Supervisor Sellers.

Antietam Valley School District – Supervisor Sellers.

 

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

Solicitor’s report to be presented.

 

ENGINEER’S REPORT

Engineer’s report to be presented.

 

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS

 

Planning Hearing Board:

  • The most recent meeting of the Planning Commission was held on November 2, 2022. No new meetings of the Planning Commission have been scheduled at this time.

 

Zoning Hearing Board:

  • The most recent meeting of the Zoning Hearing Board was held on May 17th, 2023. No new meetings of the Zoning Hearing Board have been scheduled at this time.

 

Antietam Valley Recreation Commission – no report.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT / LIST OF BILLS

 

Motion to accept the December 31, 2023, Treasurer’s reports.

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

 

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL

 

Central Berks Police Department

December 2023 report.

 

Central Berks Regional Codes Enforcement Department

December 2023 report.

 

Sewage Enforcement Officer

December 2023 report.

 

Zoning and Building Code Officer

December 2023 report.

 

Lower Alsace Township Fire Company

No new report.

 

Lower Alsace Ambulance Association

No new report.

 

Lower Alsace Road Crew

Carl Weikel, Road Foreman, will present his report.

 

OLD BUSINESS

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.

Update on the status of discussions on potential project for use of American Rescue Plan Local Funds – timeline to be discussed after the reorganization meeting in January. First allocation to Central Berks Police, Lower Alsace Fire Company, and Lower Alsace Ambulance was approved, and reservation of funds has been set aside. The total revenue of $496,985.88 has $346,985.88 remaining for additional projects.

Update on the status of property on 700 block of Brighton Avenue – issues with residents

Update on the status of property on Angora Road – parking of trailer.

Update on the status of property on 1500 block of Friedensburg Road – number of vehicles on property..

Update on the status of discussions with the property owner and lessees on 700 block of Friedensburg Road – parking issues.

Update on the status of property on 1800 block of Friedensburg Road – rental property concerns.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Discussion of staffing – road crew and codes personnel

 

FINAL PUBLIC COMMENT

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Executive session if necessary.

 

ADJOURNMENT

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