TOWNSHIP OF LOWER ALSACE
SUPERVISORS’ MEETING AGENDA
March 9, 2023
James D. Oswald, Supervisor, Chair
John Theodossiou, Supervisor
Todd M. Weikel, Supervisor
Michael A. Setley, Esq. Township Solicitor
Don Pottiger, Manager/Secretary-Treasurer
CALL TO ORDER- 6:30 P.M.
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag
PRESENTATIONS
None noted.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Motion to approve the minutes of the February 9, 2023, Lower Alsace Township Supervisors’ Meeting.
SUPERVISOR LIAISON REPORTS
Road Department – Supervisor Oswald.
Central Berks Regional Police Commission – Supervisor Theodossiou.
Lower Alsace Fire Company – Supervisor Weikel.
Lower Alsace Ambulance Association – Supervisor Weikel.
Antietam Valley Recreation Commission – Supervisor Weikel.
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 October 26, 2022. 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 February 28, 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
February 2023 report.
Central Berks Regional Codes Enforcement Department
February 2023 report.
Sewage Enforcement Officer
February 2023 report.
Zoning and Building Code Officer
February 2023 report.
Lower Alsace Township Fire Company
No report.
Lower Alsace Ambulance Association
No report.
OLD BUSINESS
Continued discussion on potential project for use of American Rescue Plan Local Funds – timeline to be discussed. First allocation to Central Berks Police, Lower Alsace Fire Company, and Lower Alsace Ambulance was approved , reservation of funds has been set aside. The total revenue of $496,985.88 has $346,985.88 remaining for additional projects.
Review the status of the use and occupancy permit application for 1383 – 1385 Friedensburg Road. No current changes.
Discussion and review of analysis of parking issues on Taft Avenue, as well as other streets in Stony Creek, as reported by residents.
NEW BUSINESS
Update on the employment search for the position of Assistant to the Township Manager / Clerk currently staffed by Corrie Zana.
Discussion and approval of the special event permits for First Baptist Church Easter Dawn Service and Greater Reading Film Office.
Discussion and review of proposal to install additional No Parking signs along Service Court, from the first stop sign at the entrance to Service Court, through the right hand turn at 501 Friedensburg Road (facing Service Court), as a result of issues navigating this section of Service Court.
Discussion of resident proposal on closing Skyline Drive and all access points to vehicle traffic, including timing of closures.
FINAL PUBLIC COMMENT
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive session if necessary.
ADJOURNMENT
The next monthly meeting of the Lower Alsace Township Board of Supervisors is scheduled for April 13th, 2023.