Adamstown, PA

Borough Council

Adamstown Borough Council is considering multiple public works contracts totaling over $86,000, including a $50,471 streambank stabilization contract and a $16,685 stormwater project. The council will also discuss a drought warning declaration. Hiring of a part-time crossing guard and a full-time public works employee, plus an appointment to the Planning Commission, are on the agenda.

• Approve $50,471 streambank stabilization contract (Contract A) for sanitary sewer interceptor rehab
• Approve $16,685 stormwater work at 127 W. Main Street
• Approve $10,392.02 stormwater pipe replacement at 110 W. Main Street
• Authorize purchase of water meter equipment and maintenance fee for $9,425.46
• Discuss drought warning declaration and break retarders along Rt. 272 & Willow Street

Planning Commission

This is a standard procedural meeting with no specific agenda items detailed beyond a general 'Zoning Review.' The commission will call the meeting to order, approve prior minutes, hear public comment, and adjourn.

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on several motions including awarding a storm sewer rehabilitation contract for 121/127 W. Main Street, authorizing a $1,000 permit modification check for the wastewater treatment plant, and approving a new payment processor. Other business includes releasing a $9,140 escrow for work at 10 S. Broad Street and receiving department and committee reports.

• Award COSTARS quote: Vianini Pipe $24,498.72 and Terre Hill Concrete $4,792.23 for storm sewer rehab at 121/127 W. Main Street
• Authorize $1,000 check to Commonwealth of PA for WWTP permit modification
• Authorize NOV to Goods Chips for administrative violation in reporting
• Approve Paystar as new payment processor with MuniLink
• Release $9,140 escrow for completed work at 10 S. Broad Street

Borough Council approved contracts for storm sewer rehabilitation at W. Main Street and selected Paystar as the new payment processor for water and sewer billing. Council also authorized a $1,000 permit payment and an escrow release for property improvements.

• Approved storm sewer rehab bids for Vanini Pipe ($24,498.72) and Terre Hill Concrete ($4,792.23) (unanimous)
• Approved Paystar as the new payment processor for MuniLink billing (unanimous)
• Approved $9,140 escrow release for improvements at 10 S. Broad Street (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 payment to Commonwealth of PA for WWTP NPDES permit (unanimous)
• Approved May 5, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved all presented bills and receipts (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider several motions, including the adoption of Resolution 2026-06 to authorize the sale of a Lancaster County parcel for $180K. Other items include approving the Lot Add-On Plan at 2 Market Plaza, discussing micromobility, and appointing volunteers to the Community/Recreation Committee. Routine approvals of minutes, check runs, and SDE billing are also on the agenda.

• Consider motion to adopt Resolution 2026-06 and authorize sale of parcel 080-74341-0-0000 for $180K
• Consider motion to approve Lot Add-On Plan at 2 Market Plaza (Lot 140)
• Consider motion to authorize SDE to assist with Green Light Go grant reimbursement process
• Micromobility discussion under Fire/Safety Committee
• Consider motion to appoint Wendy Kerschner and Samantha Reinsmith as volunteers on Community/Recreation Committee

Council approved the purchase of a land parcel for $180,000 to protect the well house and drinking water. Other actions included approving a lot add-on plan, a new borough logo, and authorizing grant reimbursement assistance for the Green Light Go Project.

• Approved purchase of Parcel 080-74341-0-0000 for $180,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-06 to acquire land parcel by condemnation or deed (unanimous)
• Approved Lot Add-On Plan for 2 Market Plaza with conditions (unanimous)
• Authorized SDE to assist in Green Light Go Project grant reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved new borough logo as presented (unanimous)
• Appointed W. Kerschner and S. Reinsmith to Community/Recreation Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed M. Palm as an additional borough check signer (unanimous)
• Approved April 7, 2026 meeting minutes and all presented bills (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Adamstown Planning Commission will consider a lot add-on plan for property at 2 Market Plaza (Lot 140) and conduct a general zoning review. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public comment.

• Lot add-on plan for 2 Market Plaza (Lot 140)
• Zoning review
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 24, 2026 meeting. They also unanimously recommended approval of the Lot Add-On Plan for Lot 140 in Stoudtburg Village, with changes noted by SDE and LCPC. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved March 24, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Lot Add-On Plan for Lot 140 with changes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Adamstown Zoning Hearing Board will consider a special exception application from Merle Yoder / Marana Holdings LLC for property at 2 Bissenden Way. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as board appointments, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Merle Yoder, Marana Holdings LLC – special exception for 2 Bissenden Way

Borough Council

The Adamstown Borough Council will consider multiple motions including approving minutes, checks, and police/fire reports. Key actions include tree removal at 227 W. Main Street for $9,300, authorizing an emergency water interconnection agreement with East Cocalico Township, drilling a test well not to exceed $10K, adopting a pool feasibility study resolution, and approving a $70K sale agreement. The council will also hear an audit discussion and a noise complaint.

• Consider motion to approve Martin Tree Service quote $9,300 for tree removal at 227 W. Main Street/Fire Company
• Consider motion to authorize solicitor to draft emergency water interconnection agreement with East Cocalico Township Authority
• Consider motion to approve drilling a test well not to exceed $10K
• Consider motion to adopt Resolution 2026-05 as part of pool feasibility study
• Consider motion to approve McMichael Agreement for Sale in amount of $70K and Addendum

The council approved a tree service contract, authorized an emergency water agreement, and purchased the McMichael property for $70,000. They also approved a snack bar agreement and pool incentive.

• Approved Martin Tree Service quote ($9,300) for stormwater work
• Authorized solicitor to draft Emergency Water Interconnection Agreement with ECTA
• Approved Sensing & Weaver test drill ($7,500) for Well #4
• Approved 2026 Snack Bar Agreement with Kimberly McSherry
• Approved $1,500 incentive for snack bar dry goods
• Adopted Resolution 2026-05 for pool feasibility study
• Approved advertising quotes from Shopping News ($96.61) and PennySaver ($369.60)
• Approved purchase of McMichael property for $70,000

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a special exception request for 2 Bissenden Way, consider a lot add‑on plan for Lot 140 at 2 Market Plaza, and conduct a zoning review. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, approval of minutes, public comment, and adjournment.

• Special Exception Application – 2 Bissenden Way
• Lot Add-On Plan – 2 Market Plaza (Lot 140)
• Zoning Review

The commission tabled the meeting minutes because they were not available for review. A motion to recommend the special‑exception application for 2 Bissenden Way to the Zoning Board passed unanimously. The lot‑add‑on plan for 2 Market Plaza was tabled pending county comments. The commission will check for any code on parking vehicles on private lawns.

• Tabled approval of meeting minutes (no vote)
• Motion to recommend 2 Bissenden Way special exception passed unanimously
• Lot Add‑On Plan for 2 Market Plaza tabled until county comments
• Amy to email updated Solid Waste draft for PC review before next meeting
• PC to verify any borough or state code on parking on private front lawns

Borough Council

The Adamstown Borough Council will consider motions to approve the February 3, 2026 minutes, authorize several public‑works contracts, and adopt fee schedules for the 2026 pool season and residential meter calibration testing. Additional items include outsourcing payroll to Keystone Payroll and approving a $5,933.50 contract with CourseVector for a new borough website.

• Approve ordering court signs from Eckert Signs at a cost of $614.50
• Approve contract with HRG Engineers to redrill a new well at the existing Well #4 location
• Approve a $100 pass‑thru fee for residential meter calibration testing
• Approve CourseVector quote in the amount of $5,933.50 for a new borough website
• Approve outsourcing payroll to Keystone Payroll as presented

The borough council adopted Resolution 2026-04, updating the fee schedule for short‑term rentals, hotels/motels, and meter calibration testing. It authorized the pump station removal project to be put out for bid and approved street sweeping for May 26‑27. The council also approved hiring a recruiting agency for a Public Works employee, outsourcing payroll to Keystone Payroll, and a $5,933.50 quote for a new borough website. Additionally, a live nativity event was approved pending insurance proof and a committee presentation.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-04 and revised fee schedule (unanimously carried)
• Authorized SDE to bid on pump station removal project (unanimously carried)
• Approved street sweeping for May 26‑27 (unanimously carried)
• Approved hiring recruiting agency NTE $1,500 for Public Works hiring (unanimously carried)
• Approved outsourcing payroll to Keystone Payroll (unanimously carried)
• Approved $5,933.50 quote from CourseVector for new borough website (unanimously carried)
• Approved live nativity request pending insurance and committee presentation (unanimously carried)
• Approved hiring Jessica Kelly as Pool Manager at $25/hour for 2026 season (unanimously carried)

Planning Commission

The Adamstown Planning Commission will meet on February 12, 2026 to consider updates to the zoning ordinance, specifically the solid waste provisions and related definitions. The commission will also consider a rental ordinance. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, approval of minutes, public comment, and adjournment.

• Review of zoning ordinance – solid waste provisions
• Review of zoning ordinance – definitions
• Consideration of rental ordinance

Borough Council

The council will consider motions to approve the January 5, 2026 minutes, a check run, and SDE billing for the December fund balance sheet. It will also vote on contracts including $2,783 for doors, windows and hardware for a scout cabin and $1,180.64 for tree maintenance, as well as a waiver request for 11 N. Village Circle. The council will adopt Ordinance #428 on short‑term rentals and signage, Ordinance #429 on noise control, and Resolution 2026‑03 to reestablish fees along with a new fee schedule.

• Adopt Ordinance #428 – Short‑Term Rentals & Signs
• Adopt Ordinance #429 – Noise Control
• Purchase doors, windows, hardware for scout cabin – $2,783
• Tree maintenance quote with Arborist Enterprises – $1,180.64
• Adopt Resolution 2026‑03 and new fee schedule to reestablish fees

The borough council adopted Ordinance #428 governing short‑term rentals with a 6‑1‑0 vote; the mayor initially vetoed it but later signed the ordinance. Ordinance #429 establishing noise guidelines was adopted unanimously. The council also approved a $2,783 purchase of doors, windows and hardware for the Community Days cabin, and approved a $1,180.64 arborist quote for tree treatment. Additional actions included adopting updated fee schedules and authorizing an offer letter for a public works position.

• Ordinance #428 short‑term rentals adopted (6‑1‑0) – mayor vetoed, later signed
• Ordinance #429 noise guidelines adopted unanimously
• Approved $2,783 purchase of doors, windows, hardware for Community Days cabin (unanimous)
• Approved $1,180.64 arborist quote for tree treatment (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑03 to reestablish updated fees (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Authorized HR to send offer letter for Public Works position (unanimous)
• Approved all bills and receipts present (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to reorganize, approve minutes, and review the Zoning Ordinance, including sections on solid waste, definitions, and the zoning map. The body will also request a letter of support for a state grant.

• Approval of minutes from a prior meeting
• Review of Solid Waste, Definitions, and Zoning Map sections
• Request for Letter of Support for SRBC 2026 Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant
• Reorganization of the Planning Commission
• Public comment period

The commission approved the December 16, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Kevin Grant was nominated as Chairman, Amy Good as Vice‑Chairman, and SherriAnn Welch‑Strause as Secretary. The board unanimously accepted a letter of support for the SRBC 2026 Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved Dec 16 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Kevin Grant nominated as Chairman
• Amy Good nominated as Vice‑Chairman
• SherriAnn Welch‑Strause nominated as Secretary
• Accepted SRBC 2026 Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant Letter of Support (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on annual appointments for municipal officers and boards. Members will consider several infrastructure repairs and payments for trail grading and excavation. The body is also reviewing ordinances regarding water and sewer rates, hotels, and short-term rentals.

• Ordinance #427 to revise Water & Sewer Rates
• Fisher’s Remodeling quote of $16,800 to renovate Community Days Cabin
• SLC Excavating, LLC payments totaling $120,226.50 for trail grading and stormwater work
• Ordinance #426 regarding Hotels & Motels
• Ordinance #428 regarding Short Term Rentals

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance #427 to change water and sewer rates and also adopted Ordinance #426 setting hotel and motel guidelines. It voted to advertise Ordinance #428 on short‑term rentals and Ordinance #429 on noise for the February meeting. Several public‑works projects were approved, including a $10K cabin renovation and $2K roof replacements, and payments to SLC Excavating were authorized.

• Adopted Ordinance #427 revising water & sewer rates (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #426 establishing hotel & motel guidelines (unanimous)
• Advertised Ordinance #428 short‑term rental guidelines for Feb meeting (unanimous)
• Advertised Ordinance #429 noise guidelines for Feb meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 renovation of Community Days cabin (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 metal roof for bandshell (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 roof for Wellhouse #3 (unanimous)
• Approved SLC Excavating payments #5 $25,107.89, #6 $66,589.09, #7 $28,529.52 (unanimous)