01_2025 Supervisors Agenda

TOWNSHIP OF BERN, BERKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING

Monday, January 6, 2025

A.              CALL TO ORDER- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

B.              CONSENT AGENDA

Consider Motion to approve consent agenda:

___ 1. Approval of December 3, 2024 Meeting Minutes

___ 2. Accept finance report, subject to audit

Balances (as of January 6, 2025) General Fund: $

State Account: $ PLGIT: $

Certificate of Deposits: $597,313.37 Expenses: $

  ___ 3. Approve payment of bills on list as presented

C.               PUBLIC COMMENT

D.               ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS

              ___ 1. Discussion / Approval of 2025 Tax Resolution

___ 2. Discussion / Approval of Police Pension Resolution

              ___ 3. Discussion / Approval of Building Permit Fee Resolution

              ___ 4. Discussion / Approval of BCERT Resolution

              ___ 5. Discussion / Approval of Sewage Enforcement Fee Resolution

E.              TOWNSHIP MANAGER

              ___ 1. Monthly Report

F.              EXECUTIVE SESSION

G.              PUBLIC SAFETY & SERVICES

              ___ 1. Fire Company – Monthly Report

              ___              (a) – Discussion / Approval of Greenfields Fire Company Agreement

              ___              (b) – Discussion of Greenfields Fire Company Performance

              ___ 2. Emergency Medical Services – Monthly Report

___ 3. Emergency Management – Monthly Report

___              (a) – Discussion / Approval to Cancel Burn Ban

___ 4. Police Department – Monthly Report

___              (a) – Discussion / Approval to Release Officer from Probation

H.               PLANNING/ZONING/CODE ENFORCEMENT

___ 1. Engineer (SSM) – Monthly Report

___ 2. Planning Commission – Report

___              (a) – Discussion / Approval to Appoint Special Counsel to the Bernville Business

Center, LLC Project

              ___              (b) – Discussion / Approval to Release S&L Mechanical Land Development Plan

Escrow

              ___ 3. Time Extensions: None Required

              ___ 4. Code Enforcement (LTL) – Monthly report

              ___               (a) – Discussion / Approval to Refund Zoning Variance Residue to Berkshire

Property Management

I.              STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

              ___ 1. MS4 Stormwater Report

J.              ROADS                                                    

  ___ 1. Monthly Report

K.               SEWER/WATER/BERN TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY

___ 1. Monthly Report

___ 2. Discussion / Approval of 1147 Rick Road Sewage Module

L.              SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION

___ 1. Monthly Report

M.              ADMINISTRATION

___ 1. Discussion / Approval of Uniform Pension Plan COLA

___ 2. Discussion / Approval to Accept Resignation of Zoning Hearing Board Member

___ 3. Discussion / Approval of Planning Commission Appointment

___ 4. Discussion / Approval of Zoning Hearing Board Appointment

___ 5. Discussion / Approval of At Will Employee Salaries

              ___ 6. Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM

N.              EXECUTIVE SESSION

O.              ADJOURNMENT

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BERN TWP OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON THESE DATES:

Dear Bern Township Residents:

Please be advised that the Bern Township Administration Department will be closed for the Holidays from Tuesday, December 24 at 12:30 PM until Monday, December 30 at 8:30 AM.

We will also be closed from 12:30 PM on Tuesday, December 31 until 8:30 AM on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Happy Holidays!

Bern Township

12/2024 BTMA Agenda

AGENDA

Bern Township Municipal Authority

Meeting of December 18th, 2024

CALL TO ORDER by the Chairman

EXECUTIVE SESSION – Review staff increases (Under Finance)

AGENDA AMENDMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENT

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 20TH, 2024 MEETING MINUTES

SECRETARY’S REPORT

TREASURER’S REPORT

1. Approval of bill lists December, 2024

  FINANCE COMMITTEE

1. 2025 Review of staff pay rates

2. Berks County Water & Sewer Assoc. – membership is $200 for 2025

PROJECT COMMITTEE REPORT

1. RRAA – Tenant Advisory Committee Report

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT

ENGINEER’S REPORT

1. Pump Station Project – Payment application #3 for $172,154.29 for approval

2. C&B Development Project – update & signature of planning exemption application mailer

3. Penske District Services Facility (Hartman S)– update

4. Valve Vault for Bern West Ridge P.S – update

5. Penske Truck Collision & Repair Center (Stinson) – update

6. Reitnouer 3 Lot Minor Subdivision (Stinson)– update

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

1. LBA Agreement – update

2. Bethany Romanian Church Sewer Abandonment Agreement – signed agreement

  OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

1. Fisher’s Rental – approval to revisit consumption for EDU analysis in 6 months.

Special Meeting tonight is postponed.

“Due to legal considerations that we were not aware of, we need to reschedule the meeting to Saturday, December 14 at 9:00 AM.
We believe that delaying the meeting is in the best interest of all parties”. The agenda:

TOWNSHIP OF BERN

BERKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SPECIAL MEETING

Saturday, December 14, 2024

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS FIRE PROTECTION

___ 1. Comments by the Board of Supervisors

___ 2. Comments by the Solicitor

___ 3. Comments by Township Staff

___ 4. Comments / Questions by the Public

C. ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS / AGREEMENTS

___ 1. Discussion / Approval of Emergency Declaration Resolution

___ 2. Discussion / Approval of the Ordinance Amending & Restating Chapter 15 of the

Bern Township Code

___ 3. Discussion / Approval of Fire Protection Assignment Resolution

___ 4. Discussion / Approval of Fire Protection Services Agreement

D. ADJOURNMENT

12/2024 Special Meeting

TOWNSHIP OF BERN

BERKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SPECIAL MEETING

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS FIRE PROTECTION

___ 1. Comments by the Board of Supervisors

___ 2. Comments by the Solicitor

___ 3. Comments by Township Staff

___ 4. Comments / Questions by the Public

C. ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS / AGREEMENTS

___ 1. Discussion / Approval of Emergency Declaration Resolution

___ 2. Discussion / Approval of the Ordinance Amending & Restating Chapter 15 of the

Bern Township Code

___ 3. Discussion / Approval of Fire Protection Assignment Resolution

___ 4. Discussion / Approval of Fire Protection Services Agreement

D. ADJOURNMENT

DROUGHT EMERGENCY WATER RESTRICTIONS –RAWA & BTMA

Bern Township Municipal Authority (PWSID 3060045) on behalf of RAWA’s Drought Emergency (mandatory 15% reduction of water usage) of November 14th is notifying you of the following alert:

RAWA Alert: WATER RESTRICTIONS INFORMATION AS OF NOVEMBER 14, 2024 Reading Area Water is declaring a Drought Emergency for all users of RAWA system.

Please visit our website to review the REQUIRED restrictions until the drought emergency is lifted.

go to www.readingareawater.com

Water usage must be reduced by all users of at least 15% at this time. Our website has tips on how to reduce and ration your water usage.

Please help reduce water usage so that further restrictions do not need to be implemented.

INFORMACIÓN DE RESTRICCIONES DE AGUA  A PARTIR DE  14 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2024 Reading Area Water declara una emergencia por sequía para todos los usuarios del sistema de  RAWA.

Visite nuestro sitio web para revisar las restricciones REQUERIDAS hasta que se levante la emergencia por sequía.

vaya a www.readingareawater.com

El uso de agua debe ser reducido por todos los usuarios en al menos un 15% en este momento. Nuestro sitio web tiene consejos sobre cómo reducir y racionar el consumo de agua.

Ayude a reducir el uso de agua para que no sea necesario implementar más restricciones.

If you have any questions, please call the office during business hours, Monday thru Thurs. 8AM to 4PM.

Regards,

Lori Hozza

Bern Township Municipal Authority

610-916-9919

Bern Yard Waste Center

Please be advised that as of Monday, August 26, 2024, the yard waste center on Hilltop Road will be closed to the public.

We are closing the center until approximately sometime before the end of October to allow for the renovation and expansion of the center. This work involves earth excavation, fencing, security systems and placement of large concrete blocks. It would be very unsafe to allow the public to continue to use the center while heavy equipment is moving around to complete the work.

During the time the center is closed, you are asked to hold your yard waste materials on your property, or place it in your trash. Any person caught dumping material at the center while it is under construction will be prosecuted. There are cameras at the county recycling center that will assist in catching any perpetrators.

When this work is completed, the center will re-open to Bern Township residents ONLY. The revised center will be larger, have fencing and access gates and a security system.
An email blast has already been sent to Twp residents, so be sure the Twp has your email address so you can get future updates.