TOWNSHIP OF LOWER ALSACE

SUPERVISORS’ MEETING AGENDA

September 8, 2022

 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 scheduled.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

 

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

 

Motion to approve the minutes of the July 14, 2022, Lower Alsace Township Supervisors’ Meeting.

 

SUPERVISOR LIAISON REPORTS

  1. Road Department – Supervisor Oswald.
  2. Central Berks Regional Police Commission – Supervisor Theodossiou.
  3. Lower Alsace Fire Company – Supervisor Weikel.
  4. Lower Alsace Ambulance Association – Supervisor Weikel.
  5. Antietam Valley Recreation Commission – Supervisor Weikel.

 

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

 

  1. Solicitor’s report to be presented.

 

 

ENGINEER’S REPORT

 

  1. Engineer’s report to be presented.

 

2. Update on the 2022 road paving project.

 

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS

 

Planning Hearing Board:

 

  • The most recent meeting of the Planning Commission was held on June 1, 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 January 31, 2022. No new meetings of the Zoning Hearing Board have occurred, nor have any meetings been scheduled at this time.

 

Antietam Valley Recreation Commission – no report.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT / LIST OF BILLS

 

  1. Motion to accept the July 31, 2022, and August 31, 2022, Treasurer’s reports.

 

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

 

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL

 

Central Berks Police Department

 

  1. July 2022 and August 2022 report.

 

Central Berks Regional Codes Enforcement Department

 

  1. July 2022 and August 2022 report.

 

Sewage Enforcement Officer

 

  1. July 2022 and August 2022 report.

 

Zoning and Building Code Officer

 

  1. July 2022 and August 2022 report.

 

Lower Alsace Township Fire Company

 

  1. No report.

 

Lower Alsace Ambulance Association

 

  1. No report.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. Discussion on potential project for use of American Rescue Plan Local Funds – to be discussed at the September 29, 2022, meeting.

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

3. 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.

4. 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 proposed contract with Safety Net Sanctuary to provide animal control services for Lower Alsace Township.

2. Presentation, review, and discussion of the preliminary 2023 Township budget during the September 29, 2022, meeting.

3. Review and discuss a special event permit application for a fireworks display at Stokesay Castle including the analysis of the Township Fire Marshal.

4. Review and approval of the 2023 Non-Uniformed Minimum Municipal Obligation calculations for the Defined Benefit Plan.

5. Review and approval of special events permit for the Reading Liederkranz Oktoberfest celebration.

 

FINAL PUBLIC COMMENT

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Executive session if necessary.

 

ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 PM on September 29th, 2022.