TOWNSHIP OF LOWER ALSACE

SUPERVISORS’ MEETING AGENDA

July 14, 2022

 

James D. Oswald, Supervisor, Chair

John Theodossiou, Supervisor

Todd M. Weikel, Supervisor

Michael A. Setley, Esq. Township Solicitor

Don Pottiger, Manager/Secretary-Treasurer

 

 

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

 

Pledge of Allegiance to the flag

 

 

  1. PRESENTATIONS

 

None scheduled.

 

 

  • PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

 

 

  1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

 

Motion to approve the minutes of the June 30, 2022, Lower Alsace Township Supervisors’ Meeting.

 

 

  1. SUPERVISOR LIAISON REPORTS

 

  1. Road Department – Supervisor Oswald.

 

  1. Central Berks Regional Police Commission – Supervisor Theodossiou.

 

  1. Lower Alsace Fire Company – Supervisor Theodossiou.

 

  1. Lower Alsace Ambulance Association – Supervisor Weikel.

 

  1. Antietam Valley Recreation Commission – Supervisor Weikel.

 

 

 

 

  1. SOLICITOR’S REPORT

 

  1. Solicitor’s report to be presented.

 

 

  • ENGINEER’S REPORT

 

  1. Engineer’s report to be presented.

 

 

  • BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS

 

  1. Planning Hearing Board:

 

  • The most recent meeting of the Planning Commission was held on June 1, 2022 – review of subdivision of 209 Wilson Avenue. No new meetings of the Planning Commission have been scheduled at this time.

 

  1. Zoning Hearing Board:

 

  • The most recent meeting of the Zoning Hearing Board was held on January 31, 2022. No new meetings of the Zoning Hearing Board have occurred, nor have any meetings been scheduled at this time.

 

  1. Antietam Valley Recreation Commission – no report.

 

 

  1. TREASURER’S REPORT / LIST OF BILLS

 

  1. Motion to accept the June 30, 2022, Treasurer’s reports.

 

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

 

 

  1. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL

 

 

  1. Central Berks Police Department

 

  1. June 2022 report.

 

 

  1. Central Berks Regional Codes Enforcement Department

 

  1. June 2022 report.

 

  1. Sewage Enforcement Officer

 

  1. June 2022 report.

 

 

  1. Zoning and Building Code Officer

 

  1. June 2022 report.

 

 

  1. Lower Alsace Township Fire Company

 

  1. No report.

 

 

  1. Lower Alsace Ambulance Association

 

  1. No report.

 

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. Discussion on potential project for use of American Rescue Plan Local Funds – to be discussed over the next upcoming meetings.

 

  1. Review the current status of the use and occupancy permit application for 1383 – 1385 Friedensburg Road.

 

  1. Update on the status of the petition requesting that the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board substitute the Township’s noise ordinance for Section 493(34) of the Liquor Code. Hearing with Pa. Liquor Control Board is scheduled for July 20th, 2022.

 

  1. Update on the status of the resident concerns regarding firearms usage on private property on the mountain, review the existing firearms ordinance in effect within the Township, and the policing and legislative response permitted by law.

 

 

  • NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. Review, discuss, and approve the Ordinance establishing a permit or gun ranges.

 

  1. Review and discuss the new line painting by PennDOT on Carsonia Avenue.

 

  1. Review, discuss, and approve the Request For Proposals for stone mason work to repair the walls on Skyline Drive. In addition, a discussion of concerns by the Township road crew on further repairs to this wall.
  1. Review, discuss, and approve an application for a multimodal grant for sidewalk improvements to sections of Carsonia Avenue.

 

  • FINAL PUBLIC COMMENT

 

 

  • EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

Executive session for personnel matters.

 

 

  1. ADJOURNMENT

 

The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 PM on August 11th, 2022.