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TOWNSHIP OF LOWER ALSACE
SUPERVISORS’ MEETING AGENDA
January 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. No presentations are scheduled at this time.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
A. None scheduled.
IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A. Motion to approve the minutes of December 11, 2025, Lower Alsace Township Supervisors’ meeting, the minutes of the December 18, 2025 Lower Alsace Township Budget Workshop meeting, the December 31, 2025 Lower Alsace Township Special meeting, and the January 5, 2026 Lower Alsace Township Supervisors’ Reorganization meeting.
V. ROAD CREW FOREMAN REPORT
A. Road Foreman Carl Weikel to present his report.
B. Discussion of roof inspection of both roofs over the Municipal building and the salt shed, and proposal to make minor roof repair to Municipal building identified over garage area.
C. Update current status of the condition of the Butter Lane headwall. Carl will monitor and provide ongoing updates to the Supervisors and Engineer if changes occur.
VI. 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.
VII. SOLICITOR’S REPORT
A. Solicitor’s report to be presented. Review list of open items related to township property issues.
B. Status of traffic & truck ordinance – No action needed. The matter is being addressed as part of the updated Joint Zoning Ordinance review process.
C. Status of the traffic ordinance regarding electric scooters and other motorized devices – No action needed. The matter is being addressed as part of the updated Joint Zoning Ordinance review process, as well as future legislation and guidance from the County District Attorney’s office and the Pennsylvania state government.
VIII. ENGINEER’S REPORT
A. Engineer’s report to be presented.
B. Update on the progress of the Carsonia Avenue Multimodal Grant and project
IX. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS
A. Planning Hearing Board:
1) The most recent meeting of the Planning Commission was held on December 3, 2025, for a subdivision review.
No future meetings have been scheduled at this time.
B. Zoning Hearing Board:
1) The most recent meeting of the Zoning Hearing Board was held on July 16, 2025.
No future meetings have been scheduled at this time.
C. Antietam Valley Recreation & Community Center – report has been provided.
D. Recreation Commission of Antietam Valley – no report.
X. TREASURER’S REPORT / LIST OF BILLS
A. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s reports for December 31, 2025.
B. Motion to approve the payment of the list of bills as presented.
XI. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL
A. Central Berks Police Department
1. December 2025 report.
B. Central Berks Regional Codes – Property Maintenance Enforcement
1. December 2025 report.
C. Central Berks Regional Codes – Zoning Code Officer
1. No December 2025 report. Will begin January 1, 2026.
D. Sewage Enforcement Officer – Technicon Enterprises, Inc.
1. December 2025 report.
E. Building Code Officer and Alternate Zoning Officer – Great Valley Consultants
1. December 2025 report.
F. Lower Alsace Township Fire Company
1. December 2025 report.
G. Lower Alsace Ambulance Association
1. December 2025 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.
B. Update on the status of the streetlight repair issues.
C. Update on the status of the application for a Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program Grant from the Department of Community and Economic Development of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for storm sewer repairs to Crystal / Carsonia Lake. No information has been received on awarding of these funds.
D. Discussion on fence concerns at property in 600 block of Penndale Avenue. Township Manager will coordinate with Central Berks Codes to finalize the resolution of this issue.
E. Update on the status of LSA grant applications for the Lower Alsace Ambulance Association. Grant was awarded.
F. Update on the status of consideration of merger with Mount Penn Borough. A joint public meeting has been scheduled to be held on January 29, 2026 with representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for the purpose of informing residents about the merger process.
G. Discussion and possible adoption of fee schedule for 2026. The schedule was being reviewed by the Supervisors and Central Berks Codes to see if changes were appropriate.
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Presentation and review of the revised draft ordinance allowing the Township to govern and regulate noxious and / or invasive plant species which can damage roadways and resident’s properties.
B. Authorization to advertise the draft ordinance allowing the Township to govern and regulate noxious and / or invasive plant species which can damage roadways and resident’s properties.
C. Discussion of proposals for roof repairs and possible approval of proposal.
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 February 11, 2026.