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ElizabethtownPA averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$222,600 Typical home value $368,415 +4.9% yr/yr · +32.2% 5-yr
Development activity
202511 housing units ($1.2M)
Recent meetings
Thu Aug 20, 2026
Council Mayor
Council to consider zoning, property code, and vape shop ordinance revisions
The Elizabethtown Borough Council will hold a public meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including revisions to the Park Rules, updates on long-range planning and the 200th Anniversary, and proposed changes to the Code of Ordinances covering property maintenance, towing/storage, zoning, and a new vape shop ordinance. The council will also consider a financial security release for the Market Street Square development and a request from Black Bear Rents to waive a late fee. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, financial reports, and the monthly bills payable.
- Discuss revisions to Chapter 5 (Property Maintenance), Chapter 15 (Towing/Storage), Chapter 27 (Zoning), and a new Vape Shop Ordinance
- Consider Financial Security Release for Market Street Square Land Development Plan
- Consider request from Black Bear Rents to waive late fee on delinquent quarterly bills
- Approve monthly bills: General Fund $1,718,368.62; Sewer Fund $171,271.34; other funds listed
- Presentation by Elizabethtown Library (Deb Drury)
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AGENDA
ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
August 20, 2026
A. 7:00 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B. MOMENT OF SILENCE
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. PUBLIC COMMENT
F. PRESENTATION
1. Elizabethtown Library, Deb Drury
G. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1. Consider Minutes from the Public Meeting of August 6, 2026
H. REPORTS
1. Financial Report – July 2026
2. EPD Monthly Report – July 2026
3. Code Enforcement Report – July 2026
4. Elizabethtown Friendship Fire & Hose Co #1 Report – July 2026
5. MESA EMS Report – July 2026
6. EAWA Report – July 2026
7. GEARS Report – June 2026
8. MESA Meetings – June 24, 2026
I. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discuss revisions to Park Rules
2. Long Range Planning
3. Updates from Letterkenny Ireland Trip
4. 200th Anniversary Celebration Updates
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discuss revisions to Chapter 5, Chapter 15, and Chapter 27 of the Code of Ordinances
a) Existing Structures and Property Maintenance Code (Chapter 5)
b) Designation of Approved Storage Garages; Towing and Storage (Chapter 15)
c) Zoning Ordinance Revisions (Chapter 27)
d) Vape Shop Ordinance
2. Consider the Financial Security Release for the Market Street Square Land Development
Plan.
3. Consider a request from Black Bear Rents to waive the late fee applied to the delinquent
quarterly bills.
K. BILLS PAYABLE
Approve the list of monthly bills and budgeted transfers as presented:
General Fund
$1,718,368.62
Sewer Fund
$171 …
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review Elizabethtown College trail stormwater plan
The Elizabethtown Borough Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting, primarily to review the stormwater plan for the Elizabethtown College Community Trail Extension. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of the previous meeting's minutes, and other business. No other substantive items are listed.
- Review of Elizabethtown College Community Trail Extension Stormwater Plan
- Approval of minutes from July 14, 2026 meeting
- Public comment period
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ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
August 11, 2026 ● 6:30 p.m.
Welcome to tonight’s Planning Commission Meeting. In order for the proceedings to flow smoothly the
Commission will be adhering to the following meeting protocol:
Applications will be taken in the order listed on the agenda.
Borough staff will introduce each applicant before turning over the floor for presentation of the plan.
Following the applicant’s presentation the Commission will allow for public comment. After public
comment, the Planning Commission will enter deliberation on the merits of the application. During that
time discussion is limited to Commission members only; no input from the public or the applicant will be
accepted unless the applicant is called upon to respond to a specific question.
The process will be repeated for each application on the agenda.
Thank you in advance for abiding by the protocol the Commission has chosen to follow.
A. Call to Order
B. Public Comment
C. Approval of the Minutes from the July 14, 2026 Meeting
D. Elizabethtown College Community Trail Extension Stormwater Plan
E. Other Business
F. Adjourn
Thu Aug 6, 2026
Council Mayor
Council to consider parking restrictions, snow routes, and police hiring
The Elizabethtown Borough Council is holding its regular public meeting. The agenda includes old business items such as the properties at 56 N Market Street and Winters Heritage House, snow emergency routes and winter cul-de-sac parking, and a proposed ordinance restricting parking on E High Street. New business includes the police department hiring process. The meeting will also include public comment and approval of previous minutes.
- Consider Ordinance 1032 restricting parking on E High Street
- Discussion of snow emergency routes and winter cul-de-sac parking
- Update on 56 N Market Street and Winters Heritage House
- EPD hiring process discussion
- Approval of minutes from July 16, 2026 public meeting
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✓ Decided: Council approves two new police officers, parking ordinance
The council unanimously approved the appointment of two non-certified probationary police officers, effective September 28, 2026, and approved Ordinance 1032 modifying parking restrictions on E High Street. They also approved advertising a draft ordinance on snow emergency routes and winter cul-de-sac parking for action in September. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions.
- Approved appointment of Austin L. Waters and Zachary M. Brommer as Non-Certified Probationary Police Officers (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 1032 modifying parking restrictions on E High Street at Gerald Drive and Foxbury Drive (unanimous)
- Approved advertisement of draft ordinance on snow emergency routes and winter cul-de-sac parking (unanimous)
- Approved July 16, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
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AGENDA
ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
August 6, 2026
A. 7:00 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B. MOMENT OF SILENCE
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. PUBLIC COMMENT
F. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1. Consider Minutes from the Public Meeting of July 16, 2026.
G. OLD BUSINESS
1. 56 N Market Street and Winters Heritage House
2. Snow Emergency Routes and Winter Cul-de-Sac Parking
3. Consider Ordinance 1032 restricting parking on E High Street
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. EPD Hiring Process
I. MAYOR’S REMARKS
J. COUNCIL REMARKS
K. ADJOURN
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ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
August 6, 2026
Minutes
A public meeting of Elizabethtown Borough Council was held on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Present were Councilmembers Jeff Winterborne, Jeff` McCloud, Matthew Rodriguez, Andrew
Schoenberger, Jay Hynicker, and J. Marc Hershey. Also present were Assistant Borough Manager
Pamela Roberts, Public Works Director Jeff Kinsey, Elizabethtown Police Chief Derek Koch and
Mayor Phil Clark. Borough Manager Ann Roda was absent.
President Winterborne called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Public Comment
Teresa St. Angelo, Winters Heritage House – Ms. St. Angelo discussed the upcoming historic
lantern tours, which will have the theme of “The Road to Liberty”.
Meeting Minutes
After a motion from Councilmember Hershey and second by Councilmember Hynicker, Borough
Council voted unanimously to approve the July 16, 2026 Public Meeting minutes.
Old Business
1. Borough Council discussed the white paper description and assessment of 56 N Market Street
prepared by the Winters Heritage House. They expressed appreciation for all of the work and
time that was spent on preparing the document. There was a significant amount of discussion
about the renovations needed and the possibility of a committee being formed to keep the
conversation moving forward.
2. It was motioned by Councilmember Hershey to publish the advertisement of the draft
ordinance related to snow emergency routes and …
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Council Mayor
Council to vote on fee schedule revisions and a recycling contract extension
The Elizabethtown Borough Council will consider revisions to the municipal fee schedule and Resolution 2026‑15, and will vote on extending the Refuse and Recycling contract with Goods for one additional year. The council will also review bids for the South Poplar Street Sewer Improvements Phase 2, a change order for the Market Street RRFB Pedestrian Crossings Project, and a revised payment request for the Radio Road Interceptor Improvements Phase 2. Additional items include a presentation of the High Street Apartments Land Development Plan and approval of several special event permit applications. The meeting will conclude with the approval of monthly bills totaling over $380,000 across various funds.
- Presentation of the High Street Apartments Land Development Plan
- Consideration of bids for South Poplar Street Sewer Improvements Project – Phase 2
- Consideration of Change Order No. 1 for Market Street (SR0230) RRFB Pedestrian Crossings Project
- Revision of the municipal fee schedule and Resolution 2026‑15
- Extension of the Refuse and Recycling contract with Goods for one additional year
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✓ Decided: Council approves sewer bid, rejects storm sewer bids for South Poplar St project
Council approved the low bid from Anrich Inc for the sanitary sewer work of the South Poplar Street Sewer Improvements Project Phase 2, and rejected all bids for the storm sewer work of the same project. They also approved a change order switching pedestrian crossing beacons to solar, accepted a one-year trash contract extension with Good's Disposal, and approved several special event permits and a fee resolution.
- Approved low bid from Anrich Inc for sanitary sewer work, Contract 2026-02 (unanimous)
- Rejected all bids for storm sewer work, Contract 2026-03 (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 for Market Street RRFB crossings, switching to solar, saving $30,857.50 (unanimous)
- Approved Payment Request No. 5 for Radio Road Interceptor Improvements Phase 2 (unanimous)
- Approved Special Event Permit for Liv-Etown on Aug 14, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved Special Event Permit for Elizabethtown Community Housing & Outreach on Sep 18, 2026 (unanimous)
- Conditionally approved Special Event Permit requiring PennDOT approval for E High Street closure (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2026-15 revising permit fees (unanimous)
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AGENDA
ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
JULY 16, 2026
A. 7:00 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B. MOMENT OF SILENCE
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. PUBLIC COMMENT
F. PRESENTATION
1. Introduction High Street Apartments Land Development Plan
G. APPROV AL OF MEETING MINUTES
1. Consider Minutes from the Public Meeting of July 2, 2026
H. REPORTS
1. Financial Report
2. EPD Monthly Report – June 2026
3. Code Enforcement Report – June 2026
4. Elizabethtown Friendship Fire & Hose Co #1 Report – June 2026
5. MESA EMS Report – June 2026
6. EAWA Report – June 2026
7. GEARS Report – May 2026
8. MESA Report – May 27, 2026
I. OLD BUSINESS
1. Consider bids received for South Poplar Street Sewer Improvements Project –
Phase 2 Project.
2. Consider Change Order No. 1 for Market Street (SR0230) RRFB Pedestrian
Crossings Project.
3. Consider submission of revised Payment Request No. 5 for the Elizabethtown
Borough Radio Road Interceptor Improvements Project – Phase 2.
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider Special Event Permit Applications.
i. LIV-Etown, 2nd Friday - Car Show, August 14, 2026
ii. Elizabethtown Community Housing & Outreach Services, No Place to
Grow Old Film Screening, September 18, 2026
iii. Elizabethtown College, Homecoming Parade, October 10, 2026
2. Consider revisions to Fee Schedule and Resolution 2026-15.
3. Consider extending the Refuse and Recycling Contract with Goods for 1
additional year.
K. BILLS PAYABLE
Approve the list …
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ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
July 16, 2026
Minutes
A public meeting of Elizabethtown Borough Council was held on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Present were Councilmembers Jeff Winterborne, Jeff McCloud, Matthew Rodriguez, Andrew
Schoenberger, J. Marc Hershey, and Jay Hynicker. Also present were Borough Manager Ann
Roda, Assistant Borough Manager Pamela Roberts, Public Works Director Jeff Kinsey,
Elizabethtown Police Chief Derek Koch, and Mayor Phil Clark.
President Winterborne called the Public Meeting of Elizabethtown Borough Council to order at
7:00 PM.
Public Comment
Nick Petersen, 301 N Locust Street – Mr. Petersen expressed concerns about data centers.
Kristy Moore, 930 Groff Avenue – Ms. Moore expressed concerns about data centers.
Tim Runkle, 15 Teakwood Circle – Mr. Runkle expressed concerns about data centers.
Presentation
Derek Dissinger from Stevens & Lee presented updates on the High Street Apartments Land
Development Plan, and stated that an approved Amtrak easement was secured after two years of
negotiation. The easement allows for permanent parking in an area previously used informally,
which could potentially reduce the need for the larger parking lot behind the proposed building at
449 W High Street. Mr. Dissinger stated that he will coordinate with the Borough Solicitor to
modify the conditional use approval to reflect the parking changes. The project is still waiting on
PennDOT approval for a H …
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission will consider a second blight determination for 156 W High St
The Elizabethtown Planning Commission will review and vote on a second determination of blight for the property at 156 W High Street. The meeting will also approve minutes from the June 9, 2026 session and include public comment and other business. No other applications are listed on the agenda.
- Second determination of blight – 156 W High Street
- Approval of minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting
- Public comment period
- Other business
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ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
July 14, 2026 ● 6:30 p.m.
Welcome to tonight’s Planning Commission Meeting. In order for the proceedings to flow smoothly the
Commission will be adhering to the following meeting protocol:
Applications will be taken in the order listed on the agenda.
Borough staff will introduce each applicant before turning over the floor for presentation of the plan.
Following the applicant’s presentation the Commission will allow for public comment. After public
comment, the Planning Commission will enter deliberation on the merits of the application. During that
time discussion is limited to Commission members only; no input from the public or the applicant will be
accepted unless the applicant is called upon to respond to a specific question.
The process will be repeated for each application on the agenda.
Thank you in advance for abiding by the protocol the Commission has chosen to follow.
A. Call to Order
B. Public Comment
C. Approval of the Minutes from the June 9, 2026 Meeting
D. Second Determination of Blight – 156 W High Street
E. Other Business
F. Adjourn
Mon Jul 6, 2026
Zoning Hearing Board
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Zoning Hearing Board
Agenda
July 6, 2026 — 7:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Variance — 817 Olive Alley
3. Special Exception — 55 N Market Street
4, Adjournment
Thu Jul 2, 2026
Council Mayor
Council to review police contract, sewer bids, and culvert project
The Elizabethtown Borough Council will review bids for a sewer maintenance contract and a culvert replacement project on Spring Garden Street. Members will also consider a final payment for the 2025 sanitary sewer improvements and a five-year contract with the local police union. Additionally, the council will discuss parking restrictions near two E. High Street intersections.
- Review bids for the Sewer Maintenance & Emergency Contract
- Review bids for the Spring Garden St. Culvert Replacement Project
- Approve final payment for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project
- Consider a five-year contract with the Elizabethtown Police Officers Association
- Discuss parking restrictions near Gerald Drive/E. High Street and Foxbury Drive/E. High Street
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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved a 5‑year police contract and several infrastructure projects
The borough council approved the DSW Services sewer maintenance and emergency contract, the final payment for Wexcon's 2025 sanitary sewer improvements, and the Spring Garden St. culvert replacement contract. It also approved a notice of a proposed parking‑restriction ordinance for the north side of E High St. and a five‑year police contract with the Elizabethtown Police Officers Association. All actions were adopted by unanimous vote.
- Approved DSW Services sewer maintenance & emergency contract (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 3 and final payment application for Wexcon sanitary sewer improvements (unanimous)
- Accepted low bid from SLC Excavating for Spring Garden St. culvert replacement (unanimous)
- Approved notice of proposed ordinance to restrict additional parking on north side of E High St. at Foxbury and Gerald Drive (unanimous)
- Approved 5‑year Elizabethtown Police Contract with the Police Officers Association (unanimous)
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AGENDA
ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
July 2, 2026
A. 7:00 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B. MOMENT OF SILENCE
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. PUBLIC COMMENT
F. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1. Consider Minutes from the Public Meetings of June 18, 2026 and June 22, 2026
2. Consider Revised Minutes from the Public Meeting of June 4, 2026
G. OLD BUSINESS
1. Consider bids received for the Borough of Elizabethtown Sewer Maintenance &
Emergency Contract.
2. Consider Final Adjusting Change Order and Final Application for Payment for the 2025
Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project.
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider bids received for Spring Garden St. Culvert Replacement Project.
2. Discuss parking restrictions near the intersections of Gerald Drive/E. High Street and
Foxbury Drive/E. High Street.
3. Consider the 5-year Elizabethtown Police Contract between Elizabethtown Borough and
the Elizabethtown Police Officers Association.
I. MAYOR’S REMARKS
J. COUNCIL REMARKS
K. ADJOURN
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ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
July 2, 2026
Minutes
A public meeting of Elizabethtown Borough Council was held on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Present were Councilmembers Jeff Winterborne, Jeff` McCloud, Matthew Rodriguez, Andrew
Schoenberger, Jay Hynicker, and J. Marc Hershey. Also present were Borough Manager Ann
Roda, Public Works Director Jeff Kinsey and Elizabethtown Police Chief Derek Koch. Mayor
Clark and Assistant Borough Manager Pamela Roberts were absent.
President Winterborne called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Public Comment
David Bowie, 629 S. Market Street, expressed frustration on Pennsylvania not having
representation in federal celebrations of the 250th anniversary and thanked Pennsylvania Senators
Fetterman and McCormick for attending. He also asked for details of Elizabethtown’s Hometown
America Fourth of July celebration and fireworks.
Meeting Minutes
After a motion from Councilmember Hynicker and second by Vice President McCloud, Borough
Council voted unanimously to approve the June 18, 2026 and the June 22, 2026 Public Meeting
minutes.
After a motion from Councilmember Hershey and second by Councilmember Hynicker, Borough
Council voted unanimously to approve the revised June 4, 2026 Public Meeting minutes.
Old Business
1. It was motioned by Councilmember Hershey to accept the low bid received from DSW
Services for the Borough of Elizabethtown Sewer Maintenance & Emergency Contract. Vice …
Mon Jun 29, 2026
Zoning Hearing Board
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Zoning Hearing Board
Agenda
June 29, 2026 — 7:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Zoning Hearing Board Reorganization
3. Variance — 31 N Spruce Street
4, Adjournment
Mon Jun 22, 2026
Council Mayor
Council to consider pay application for Market Street inlet replacement
The Elizabethtown Borough Council will consider Pay Application #2 for the Inlet Replacement Project on Market Street. They will also discuss a Resolution Number Revision and several long-range projects, including properties at 56 N Market Street, the Police Department, and 700 W Bainbridge Street. Public comment will be heard before decisions.
- Consider Pay Application #2 for Inlet Replacement Project on Market Street
- Resolution Number Revision
- Long Range Project: 56 N Market Street
- Long Range Project: Elizabethtown Police Department
- Long Range Project: 700 W Bainbridge Street
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✓ Decided: Approved $6,050 inlet replacement pay application (unanimous)
Council unanimously approved Pay Application #2 ($6,050.40) for the Market Street inlet replacement project and an administrative renumbering of a resolution. The bulk of the meeting was a discussion about the future of 56 N Market Street (historic building) and 700 W Bainbridge Street (grant-restricted land) for potential borough office and police station use; no decisions were made on those topics.
- Approved Pay Application #2 to DSW Services, LLC for $6,050.40 for the Inlet Replacement Project on Market Street (unanimous)
- Approved administrative change renumbering Resolution 2026-13 to 2026-14 to avoid duplication (unanimous)
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AGENDA
ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
June 22, 2026
A. 6:00 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B. MOMENT OF SILENCE
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. PUBLIC COMMENT
F. OLD BUSINESS
1. Consider Pay Application #2 for Inlet Replacement Project on Market Street.
2. Resolution Number Revision
3. Long Range Projects
a) 56 N Market Street
b) Elizabethtown Police Department
c) 700 W Bainbridge Street
G. MAYOR’S REMARKS
H. COUNCIL REMARKS
I. ADJOURN
Thu Jun 18, 2026
Council Mayor
Council to consider bids for 2026 Bridge Maintenance Project
Council will consider bids for the 2026 Bridge Maintenance Project and a land development plan waiver request from Christ Church UCC of Elizabethtown. Old business includes discussion of EAWA board composition revision, the 200th Anniversary update, and the Letterkenny Twin City update. Monthly reports from police, fire, EMS, and other departments will also be presented.
- Consider bids for the 2026 Bridge Maintenance Project
- Christ Church UCC of Elizabethtown Land Development Plan Waiver Request
- Discuss existing Park Policies
- Discuss request from EAWA to revise board composition
- 200th Anniversary Update
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✓ Decided: Council rejects bridge maintenance bid and approves bills totaling $462,417
Elizabethtown Borough Council rejected the bid for the 2026 Bridge Maintenance Project and approved a list of monthly bills totaling $462,417. The council also approved a waiver for a church land development plan and reaffirmed its stance on a zoning variance for personal service establishments.
- Rejected 2026 Bridge Maintenance Project bid (unanimous)
- Approved Land Development Plan Waiver for Christ Church (5-0, McCloud abstained)
- Approved monthly bills totaling $462,417 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2026-13 regarding EAWA board representation (unanimous)
- Reaffirmed recommendation to cap personal service units at 31 N Spruce Street (unanimous)
- Approved Council representation for Letterkenny, Ireland trip (unanimous)
- Approved June 4, 2026 Public Meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved May 2026 Financial Report (unanimous)
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AGENDA
ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
June 18, 2026
A. 7:00 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B. MOMENT OF SILENCE
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. PUBLIC COMMENT
F. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1. Consider Minutes from the Public Meeting of June 4, 2026
G. REPORTS
1. Financial Report
2. EPD Monthly Report – May 2026
3. Code Enforcement Report – April 2026 & May 2026
4. Elizabethtown Friendship Fire & Hose Co #1 Report – May 2026
5. MESA EMS Report – May 2026
6. EAWA Report – May 2026
7. GEARS Report – April 2026
8. MESA Report – April 22, 2026
H. OLD BUSINESS
1. 31 N Spruce Street
2. Discuss the request from EAWA to revise the board composition
3. 200th Anniversary Update
4. Letterkenny Twin City Update
5. Long Range Planning Discussion
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider bids received for the 2026 Bridge Maintenance Project
2. Christ Church UCC of Elizabethtown Land Development Plan Waiver Request
3. Discuss existing Park Policies
J. BILLS PAYABLE
Approve the list of monthly bills and budgeted transfers as presented:
General Fund $325,661.07
Sewer Fund $145,783.87
Debt Service Fund $1,047.26
Capital Reserve Fund $73,009.52
Sewer Capital Projects Fund $12,806.13
Liquid Fuels Fund $1,234.50
General Vehicle Sinking Fund $36,958.47
Subdivision Escrow Fund $3,128.00
K. MAYOR’S REMARKS
L. COUNCIL REMARKS
M. ADJOURN
Tue Jun 9, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider High Street Apartments, Railroad Ridge plans
The Elizabethtown Borough Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to consider several land development applications and waiver requests. Items include a waiver request from Christ Church UCC, preliminary/final plans for High Street Apartments and Railroad Ridge, and a special exception request at 55 N Market Street. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comment.
- Christ Church UCC Land Development Waiver Request
- High Street Apartments Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan
- Railroad Ridge Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan
- 55 N Market Street – Special Exception Request
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ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
June 9, 2026 ● 6:30 p.m.
Welcome to tonight’s Planning Commission Meeting. In order for the proceedings to flow smoothly the
Commission will be adhering to the following meeting protocol:
Applications will be taken in the order listed on the agenda.
Borough staff will introduce each applicant before turning over the floor for presentation of the plan.
Following the applicant’s presentation the Commission will allow for public comment. After public
comment, the Planning Commission will enter deliberation on the merits of the application. During that
time discussion is limited to Commission members only; no input from the public or the applicant will be
accepted unless the applicant is called upon to respond to a specific question.
The process will be repeated for each application on the agenda.
Thank you in advance for abiding by the protocol the Commission has chosen to follow.
A. Call to Order
B. Public Comment
C. Approval of the Minutes from the May 12, 2026 Meeting
D. Christ Church UCC Land Development Waiver Request
E. High Street Apartments Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan
F. Railroad Ridge Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan
G. 55 N Market Street – Special Exception Request
H. Other Business
I. Adjourn
Thu Jun 4, 2026
Council Mayor
Council to consider pay application #2 for 2025 Bridge Maintenance Project
The Elizabethtown Borough Council will consider several old and new business items, including pay applications for infrastructure projects and land development plans. Key items include a time extension request for the Railroad Ridge Land Development Plan and the Elizabethtown College synthetic turf field stormwater management plan. New business includes updates on July 3 fireworks, snow emergency route discussions, and zoning hearing board applications.
- Consider Pay Application #2 for 2025 Bridge Maintenance Project
- Consider time extension request for Railroad Ridge Land Development Plan
- Consider Elizabethtown College Ira R. Herr Synthetic Turf Field Stormwater Management Plan
- Consider Pay Application #1 for Inlet Replacement Project on Market Street
- Request to Suspend Parking Enforcement for the Holidays
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✓ Decided: Council approves snow routes, parking suspension, and funding for infrastructure
Elizabethtown Borough Council approved multiple pay applications for infrastructure projects and unanimously expanded snow emergency routes. The council also approved suspending downtown parking enforcement and unanimously approved the Elizabethtown College stormwater management plan.
- Approved Pay Application #2 to CriLon Corp ($2,000) for bridge maintenance
- Approved time extension for Railroad Ridge Land Development Plan to Sept 17, 2026
- Approved Elizabethtown College Ira R. Herr Synthetic Turf Field Stormwater Management Plan
- Approved Payment Request No. 4 for Radio Road Interceptor Improvements Project – Phase 2
- Approved Payment Request No. 6 for Conoy Creek Floodplain Restoration at Hickory Lane Park
- Approved Pay Application #1 to DSW Services, LLC ($19,980) for Inlet Replacement Project
- Approved suspension of downtown parking enforcement Nov 15, 2026 through Jan 3, 2027
- Opposed drive-through coffee shop application at 55 N Market Street
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AGENDA
ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
June 4, 2026
A. 7:00 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B. MOMENT OF SILENCE
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. PUBLIC COMMENT
F. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1. Consider Minutes from the Public Meeting of May 21, 2026
G. OLD BUSINESS
1. Long Range Planning
2. Consider Pay Application #2 for 2025 Bridge Maintenance Project.
3. Consider a time extension request for Railroad Ridge Land Development Plan
4. Consider the Elizabethtown College Ira R. Herr Synthetic Turf Field Stormwater
Management Plan
5. Consider submission of revised Payment Request No. 4 for the Elizabethtown Borough
Radio Road Interceptor Improvements Project – Phase 2.
6. Consider submission of Payment Request No. 6 for the Elizabethtown Borough Conoy
Creek Floodplain Restoration at Hickory Lane Park Project.
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. Update on July 3, 2026 Fireworks
2. Cul de Sacs and Snow Emergency Route Discussion
3. Consider Pay Application #1 for Inlet Replacement Project on Market Street.
4. Request to Suspend Parking Enforcement for the Holidays
5. Consider applications before the Zoning Hearing Board
a) 817 Olive Alley Variance Request
b) 55 N Market Street Special Exception Request
I. MAYOR’S REMARKS
J. COUNCIL REMARKS
K. ADJOURN
Mon Jun 1, 2026
Zoning Hearing Board
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Elizabethtown
Zoning Hearing Board
Agenda
June 1, 2026 — 7:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Zoning Hearing Board Reorganization
3. Variance — 31 N Spruce Street
4, Adjournment
Thu May 21, 2026
Council Mayor
Council to consider bids for flashing pedestrian signals on Market Street
The Elizabethtown Borough Council will hold a public meeting to consider several items, including bids for two flashing pedestrian signals on Market Street and a resolution renewing the UCC Joint Appeals Board. They will also hear a presentation on the Elizabethtown College Stormwater Management Plan for the synthetic turf field and review a zoning hearing board application for 31 N Spruce Street. Additionally, the council will approve pay applications for the train station parking system and street tree repair projects, as well as monthly bills totaling over $645,000.
- Presentation on Elizabethtown College Stormwater Management Plan for synthetic turf field
- Consider Resolution 2026-13 renewing the UCC Joint Appeals Board
- Consider bids for two Flashing Pedestrian Signals on Market Street
- Consider Pay Application No.10 for Train Station Parking Management System Project
- Zoning Hearing Board Application for 31 N Spruce Street
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✓ Decided: Council approves $125,900 for pedestrian signals on Market Street
Borough Council accepted a low bid for new pedestrian signals and approved several project payments. The council also authorized personnel agreements and suspended billing for one property.
- Accepted $125,900 bid from C. M. High for two Flashing Pedestrian Signals on Market Street (Unanimous)
- Approved $17,289.80 payment to SECCO for Train Station Parking Management System Project (Unanimous)
- Approved $18,368.10 payment to Wicho & Sons LLC for 2026 Street Tree Concrete and Paver Repair Project (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2026-13 to renew the UCC Joint Appeals Board agreement (Unanimous)
- Approved request to suspend refuse and sewer billing for 156 W High Street (Unanimous)
- Authorized execution of two EPD Personnel Matters agreements (Unanimous)
- Approved March 2026 Financial Report (Unanimous)
- Approved May 7, 2026 Public Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
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AGENDA
ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
May 21, 2026
A. 7:00 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B. MOMENT OF SILENCE
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. PRESENTATION
• Introduction - Elizabethtown College Stormwater Management Plan - Ira R. Herr
Synthetic Turf Field
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
G. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1. Consider Minutes from the Public Meeting of May 7, 2026
H. REPORTS
1. Financial Report
2. EPD Monthly Report – April 2026
3. Elizabethtown Friendship Fire & Hose Co #1 Report – April 2026
4. MESA EMS Report – April 2026
5. EAWA Report – March 2026 and April 2026
6. GEARS Report – March 2026
7. MESA Report – March 25, 2026
I. OLD BUSINESS
1. Consider Pay Application No.10 for the Train Station Parking Management System
Project.
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider Resolution 2026-13 to renew the agreement establishing the UCC Joint Appeals
Board.
2. Consider bids received for two Flashing Pedestrian Signals to be installed on Market
Street.
3. Consider request from 156 W High Street concerning refuse and sewer billing.
4. Zoning Hearing Board Application - 31 N Spruce Street
5. Borough Buildings and Long-Range Infrastructure Needs
6. Consider Pay Application No.1 for the 2026 Street Tree Concrete and Paver Repair
Project
7. Consider two EPD Personnel Matters
8. Update on 200th Anniversary Celebration
K. BILLS PAYABLE
Approve the list of monthly bills and budgeted transfers as presented:
General Fund $35 …
Tue May 12, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review synthetic turf field stormwater plan
The Planning Commission will consider a stormwater management plan for the Ira R. Herr Synthetic Turf Field. The meeting includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and other routine business.
- Ira R. Herr Synthetic Turf Field Stormwater Management Plan
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✓ Decided: Commission recommends approval of synthetic turf field stormwater plan
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend conditional approval of the Ira R. Herr Synthetic Turf Field Stormwater Management Plan, contingent on the applicant addressing all comments from a May 8, 2026 review letter. No other business was discussed.
- Approved meeting minutes from April 14, 2026 (unanimous)
- Recommended conditional approval of Ira R. Herr Synthetic Turf Field Stormwater Management Plan (unanimous)
- Unanimously approved adjournment at 6:41 p.m.
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ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
May 12, 2026 ● 6:30 p.m.
Welcome to tonight’s Planning Commission Meeting. In order for the proceedings to flow smoothly the
Commission will be adhering to the following meeting protocol:
Applications will be taken in the order listed on the agenda.
Borough staff will introduce each applicant before turning over the floor for presentation of the plan.
Following the applicant’s presentation the Commission will allow for public comment. After public
comment, the Planning Commission will enter deliberation on the merits of the application. During that
time discussion is limited to Commission members only; no input from the public or the applicant will be
accepted unless the applicant is called upon to respond to a specific question.
The process will be repeated for each application on the agenda.
Thank you in advance for abiding by the protocol the Commission has chosen to follow.
A. Call to Order
B. Public Comment
C. Approval of the Minutes from the April 14, 2026 Meeting
D. Ira R. Herr Synthetic Turf Field Stormwater Management Plan
E. Other Business
F. Adjourn
Thu May 7, 2026
Council Mayor
Council to consider tobacco ban and parking restrictions in downtown
The council will consider two ordinances: one prohibiting tobacco use in borough buildings and downtown center square (Ordinance #1030), and another restricting parking on E. High Street (Ordinance #1031). They will also review a sewer maintenance contract update and payment requests for infrastructure projects. New business includes a first quarter budget review and approval of three special event permits.
- Consider Ordinance #1030 prohibiting tobacco use in borough buildings and downtown center square
- Consider Ordinance #1031 restricting parking on E. High Street
- Consider submission of Payment Request No. 3 for the Radio Road Interceptor Improvements Project – Phase 2
- Consider Payment Request No. 5 for the Conoy Creek Floodplain Restoration at Hickory Lane Park
- Consider special event permits: Great Turkey Chase (Nov 26), Threads & Treads Fair (July 18), 6th Annual Strawberry Social (June 14)
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✓ Decided: Council approved tobacco restrictions and parking changes on E High Street
The Borough Council passed ordinances regarding tobacco use in borough buildings and new parking restrictions on E High Street. The council also approved several payment requests for infrastructure projects and authorized upcoming special events.
- Approved April 16, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 1030 prohibiting tobacco use in borough buildings and downtown center square (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 1031 restricting parking on E High Street effective May 11, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved Payment Request No. 3 for Radio Road Interceptor Improvements Project – Phase 2 (unanimous)
- Approved Payment Request No. 5 for Conoy Creek Floodplain Restoration at Hickory Lane Park Project (unanimous)
- Approved Great Turkey Chase, Threads & Treads Fair, and 6th Annual Strawberry Social (unanimous)
- Approved fee waiver request for LIV Etown strawberry social pavilion and court rentals (unanimous)
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AGENDA
ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
May 7, 2026
A. 7:00 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B. MOMENT OF SILENCE
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. PRESENTATION
1. Elizabethtown Boys Club
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
G. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1. Consider Minutes from the Public Meeting of April 16, 2026
H. OLD BUSINESS
1. Consider Ordinance #1030 prohibiting tobacco use in borough buildings and the downtown
center square.
2. Consider Ordinance #1031 restricting parking on E. High Street.
3. Elizabethtown Borough Sewer Maintenance & Emergency Contract Update
4. Consider submission of revised Payment Request No. 3 for the Elizabethtown Borough
Radio Road Interceptor Improvements Project – Phase 2.
5. Consider submission of Payment Request No. 5 for the Elizabethtown Borough Conoy Creek
Floodplain Restoration at Hickory Lane Park Project.
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. 2026 First Quarter Budget Review
2. Consider Special Event Permits
a) Great Turkey Chase, November 26, 2026
b) Threads & Treads Fair Fundraiser, July 18, 2026
c) 6th Annual Strawberry Social, June 14, 2026
J. MAYOR’S REMARKS
K. COUNCIL REMARKS
L. ADJOURN
Thu Apr 16, 2026
Council Mayor
Council to consider grant for Community Park improvements
The Elizabethtown Borough Council will consider several resolutions, including applying for a DCNR C2P2 grant for Community Park improvements (Resolution 2026-10), adopting the Lancaster County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution 2026-11), and approving a records disposal policy (Resolution 2026-12). They will also accept the 2025 annual audit, review bids for rewiring the Market Street and Willow Street intersection, and consider a special event permit for 'Liv-Etown - May the 4th be with E-town.' The council will approve monthly bills totaling $549,418.47 across various funds.
- Consider Resolution 2026-10 to apply for DCNR C2P2 Grant for Community Park improvements
- Consider Resolution 2026-11 adopting the Lancaster County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Consider bids for rewiring Market Street and Willow Street intersection
- Special event permit for Liv-Etown - May the 4th be with E-town
- Consider Resolution 2026-12 Records Disposal
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✓ Decided: Council adopted Hazard Mitigation Plan and approved park grant application
Elizabethtown Borough Council unanimously approved several resolutions and routine items at its April 16, 2026 meeting. Key actions included adopting the 2025 Lancaster County Hazard Mitigation Plan, applying for a state grant for Community Park improvements, and accepting a $59,449 bid for Willow Street signal rewiring. The council also approved monthly bills totaling $549,418.25 and a special event permit for a Star Wars-themed event.
- Approved Resolution 2026-10 to apply for DCNR C2P2 grant for Community Park improvements (unanimous)
- Accepted 2025 Annual Audit as presented by Boyer and Ritter (unanimous)
- Adopted 2025 Lancaster County Hazard Mitigation Plan via Resolution 2026-11 (unanimous)
- Approved special event permit for Liv-Etown's 'May the 4th be with Etown' (unanimous)
- Accepted low bid $59,449 from Herr Lighting and Signal Co. for Willow Street signal rewiring (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2026-12 to dispose of various records (unanimous)
- Approved March 2026 Financial Report (unanimous)
- Approved monthly bills totaling $549,418.25 (unanimous)
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AGENDA
ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
April 16, 2026
A. 7:00 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B. MOMENT OF SILENCE
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. PRESENTATION
1. Elizabethtown Library
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
G. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1. Consider Minutes from the Public Meeting of April 2, 2026
H. REPORTS
1. Financial Report
2. EPD Monthly Report – March 2026
3. Code Enforcement Report – March 2026
4. Elizabethtown Friendship Fire & Hose Co #1 Report – March 2026
5. MESA EMS Report – March 2026
6. MESA Meeting – February 2026
I. OLD BUSINESS
1. Consider Resolution 2026-10 to apply to DCNR for a C2P2 Grant for Community Park
Improvements.
2. Consider acceptance of the 2025 Annual Audit as presented.
3. 200th Celebration
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider Resolution 2026-11 adopting the Lancaster County 2025 Hazard Mitigation
Plan.
2. Special Event Permit
a) Liv-Etown - May the 4th be with E-town
3. Consider bids received for rewiring of Market Street and Willow Street Intersection.
4. Consider Resolution 2026-12 Records Disposal.
K. BILLS PAYABLE
Approve the list of monthly bills and budgeted transfers as presented:
General Fund $255,935.01
Sewer Fund $144,177.58
Capital Reserve Fund $42,286.57
Sewer Capital Projects Fund $81,770.78
Liquid Fuels Fund $9,198.50
Subdivision Escrow Fund $2,450.00
Parks Fund $13,599.81
L. MAYOR’S REMARKS
M. COUNCIL REMARKS
N. ADJOURN
Tue Apr 14, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review stormwater plan for synthetic turf field
The main business of this meeting is a review of the stormwater management plan for the Ira R. Herr Synthetic Turf Field. The commission will take public comment and deliberate on the plan. Other agenda items are procedural: call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment.
- Ira R. Herr Synthetic Turf Field Stormwater Management Plan
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✓ Decided: Planning Commission accepts synthetic turf field stormwater plan
The Planning Commission accepted the Ira R. Herr Synthetic Turf Field Stormwater Management Plan for formal review. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned unanimously.
- Accepted Herr Synthetic Turf Field Stormwater Management Plan (unanimous)
- Approved March 10, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Unanimously adjourned meeting at 6:34 p.m.
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ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
April 14, 2026 ● 6:30 p.m.
Welcome to tonight’s Planning Commission Meeting. In order for the proceedings to flow smoothly the
Commission will be adhering to the following meeting protocol:
Applications will be taken in the order listed on the agenda.
Borough staff will introduce each applicant before turning over the floor for presentation of the plan.
Following the applicant’s presentation the Commission will allow for public comment. After public
comment, the Planning Commission will enter deliberation on the merits of the application. During that
time discussion is limited to Commission members only; no input from the public or the applicant will be
accepted unless the applicant is called upon to respond to a specific question.
The process will be repeated for each application on the agenda.
Thank you in advance for abiding by the protocol the Commission has chosen to follow.
A. Call to Order
B. Public Comment
C. Approval of the Minutes from the March 10, 2026 Meeting
D. Ira R. Herr Synthetic Turf Field Stormwater Management Plan
E. Other Business
F. Adjourn
Thu Apr 2, 2026
Council Mayor
Council to consider zoning amendments and new parking and tobacco ordinances
The Elizabethtown Borough Council will review a 2025 financial audit and discuss several draft ordinances. The body is deciding on a zoning text amendment, a tobacco use prohibition, and parking restrictions on E. High Street.
- Zoning ordinance text amendment
- Draft ordinances for E. High Street parking restrictions and tobacco use prohibition
- Payment requests for Radio Road Interceptor Improvements (Phases 1 and 2) and Conoy Creek Floodplain Restoration
- Revisions to the Fee Schedule and Resolution 2026-09
- Corporal appointment for the Elizabethtown Borough Police Department
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✓ Decided: Council denied a zoning amendment and approved multiple funding and safety measures
The council denied the proposed amendment to Chapter 27 of the zoning code by a 4-2 vote. It also approved a traffic‑control plan for the school geothermal project, several infrastructure payment requests, and a special event permit for the college commencement. Additional actions included adopting new fee resolutions, appointing board members, and promoting Officer Alex Leonard.
- Approved traffic‑control plan for geothermal project and denied fire‑police request (unanimous)
- Denied amendment to Chapter 27 zoning ordinance (4-2)
- Approved twin city agreements with Letterkenny, Ireland (unanimous)
- Approved Payment Request No. 10, revised Payment Request No. 2, and Payment Request No. 3 for infrastructure projects (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2026‑09 to add permit fees for street and sidewalk projects (unanimous)
- Approved special event permit for Elizabethtown College Commencement Ceremony (unanimous)
- Directed staff to develop temporary parking permit process for Winnemore Alley (unanimous)
- Promoted Officer Alex Leonard to Corporal (unanimous)
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AGENDA
ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
April 2, 2026
A. 7:00 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B. MOMENT OF SILENCE
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. 2025 Financial Audit, Boyer and Ritter
2. Elizabethtown Area School District Geothermal Project
3. LIV-Etown Car Show
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
G. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1. Consider Minutes from the Public Meeting of March 19, 2026
H. OLD BUSINESS
1. Consider zoning ordinance text amendment.
2. Consider adoption of the Letterkenny Sister City Agreements.
3. Consider Resolution 2026-08 to close out the Master Park Planning Grant with DCNR.
4. Review draft ordinances
a) Restrict Parking on E. High Street
b) Tobacco Use Prohibited
5. Consider submission of a C2P2 Grant application to DCNR for Park Improvements.
6. Consider submission of Payment Request No. 10 for the Elizabethtown Borough Radio
Road Interceptor Improvements Project – Phase 1.
7. Consider submission of revised Payment Request No. 2 for the Elizabethtown Borough
Radio Road Interceptor Improvements Project – Phase 2.
8. Consider submission of Payment Request No. 4 for the Elizabethtown Borough Conoy
Creek Floodplain Restoration at Hickory Lane Park Project.
9. Consider appointments to open authority boards and commissions.
10. Consider revisions to Fee Schedule and Resolution 2026-09.
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. Special Event Permit
a) Elizabethtown College - Commencement Ceremony
2. Review t …
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ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
April 2, 2026
Minutes
A public meeting of Elizabethtown Borough Council was held on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Present were Councilmembers Jeff Winterborne, Jeff McCloud, Matthew Rodriguez, Andrew
Schoenberger, Jay Hynicker, and J. Marc Hershey. Also present were Borough Manager Ann
Roda, Assistant Borough Manager Pamela Roberts, Public Works Director Jeff Kinsey,
Elizabethtown Police Chief Derek Koch and Mayor Phil Clark.
Prior to opening the meeting, President Winterborne stated that Borough Council had met in
executive session to discuss a police personnel matter.
President Winterborne called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Presentations
1. James A. Farano, with Boyer Ritter, explained the need for the annual audit and the process.
He also briefly discussed the financial statements for a number of funds. Mr. Farano stated
that the Communication Letter had only positive comments and that he appreciated the
cooperation and assistance received from Borough staff.
2. Gabriel Olivera, Director of Operations for Elizabethtown Area School District, provided an
update on the Elizabethtown Area School District Geothermal Project and the need to direct
traffic at East High Elementary School. Due to the work being completed within the school’s
parking lot, bus and parent drop-offs will be disrupted. EASD is asking to use fire police to
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Thu Mar 19, 2026
Council Mayor
Council holds public hearing on zoning ordinance text amendment
The Elizabethtown Borough Council will conduct a public hearing on a zoning ordinance text amendment. The council will consider Resolution 2026-06 to update the fee schedule and several project bids, including the 2026 Stone Bid and the Center Square Masonry Project. Special event permit requests for LifeGate, the American Legion Memorial Day Parade, and Gospel Outreach Church will also be reviewed. The meeting will conclude with approval of monthly bills payable across multiple funds.
- Public hearing – zoning ordinance text amendment
- Resolution 2026-06 – fee schedule
- Consider bids for the 2026 Stone Bid
- Consider bids for the Center Square Masonry Project
- Consider bids for the Market Street Inlet Replacement Project
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✓ Decided: Council approved revised fee schedule effective April 1, 2026
The borough council unanimously approved Resolution 2026‑06 to revise the fee schedule, with the new fees taking effect on April 1, 2026. It also unanimously approved several low‑bid contracts for stone work, street‑tree repairs, masonry, and inlet replacement, and approved the special events for spring 2026. The zoning ordinance amendment was tabled for a future meeting. Monthly bills for various funds were approved unanimously.
- Approved Resolution 2026‑06 to revise fee schedule (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2026‑07 to dispose of records per Municipal Records Manual (unanimous)
- Awarded 2026 Stone Bid to R. E. Pierson for $31,944.00 (unanimous)
- Awarded Street Tree Concrete and Paver Repair Project to Wicho & Sons for $45,419.00 (unanimous)
- Awarded Center Square Masonry Project to BMK Construction LLC for $29,430.00 (unanimous)
- Awarded Market Street Inlet Replacement Project to DSW Services, LLC for $24,936.00 (unanimous)
- Approved special events (Carry the Cross, Memorial Day Parade, Explore Church) (unanimous)
- Approved monthly bills: General Fund $252,607.00; Sewer Fund $81,765.18; Capital Reserve Fund $42,372.09; Sewer Capital Projects Fund $13,649.50; Liquid Fuels Fund $486.50; Subdivision Escrow Fund $1,189.50; Parks Fund $639.96 (unanimous)
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AGENDA
ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
March 19, 2026
A. 7:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT
B. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
C. MOMENT OF SILENCE
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. ROLL CALL
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
G. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1. Consider Minutes from the Public Meeting of March 5, 2026
H. REPORTS
1. Financial Report – February 2026
2. EPD Monthly Report - February 2026
3. Code Enforcement Report - February 2026
4. Elizabethtown Friendship Fire & Hose Co #1 Report - February 2026
5. MESA EMS Report - February 2026
6. EAWA Report - February 2026
7. GEARS Report - February 2026
8. MESA Meetings – January 28, 2026
I. OLD BUSINESS
1. Consider Resolution 2026-06 Fee Schedule.
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider Resolution 2026-07 Records Disposal.
2. Consider bids received for the 2026 Stone Bid.
3. Consider bids received for the 2026 Street Tree Concrete and Paver Repair Project.
4. Consider bids received for the Center Square Masonry Project
5. Consider bids received for the Market Street Inlet Replacement Project
6. Consider Special Event Permits
a) LifeGate - Carry the Cross, April 3, 2026
b) American Legion Post 329 - 2026 Memorial Day Parade, May 25, 2026
c) Gospel Outreach Church - Explore Church, June 25, 2026
7. Consider request from the Big E for Softball Field
K. BILLS PAYABLE
Approve the list of monthly bills, budgeted transfers and PLGIT Report as presented:
General Fund $252,607.00
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ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
March 19, 2026
Minutes
A public meeting of Elizabethtown Borough Council was held on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Present were Councilmembers Jeff Winterborne, Jeff McCloud, Matthew Rodriguez, Andrew
Schoenberger, and Jay Hynicker. Councilmember J. Marc Hershey was absent. Also present were
Borough Manager Ann Roda, Assistant Borough Manager Pamela Roberts, Public Works Director
Jeff Kinsey, Elizabethtown Police Chief Derek Koch, and Mayor Phil Clark.
President Winterborne stated that before the meeting, Borough Council met in an executive
session to discuss a legal matter. Any action that is a result of the executive session will be taken
during a public meeting.
Public Hearing – Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
At 7:00 PM, President Winterborne began the public hearing for the proposed zoning ordinance
amendment. Borough Solicitor Josele Cleary then explained the regulations of the public hearing.
The proposed ordinance is for a cross-municipal mixed-use development on land spanning the
Borough and Mount Joy Township, near Route 283 and Route 743.
Andy Miller with Catalyst Commercial Development, Kim Fasnacht with Rettew Engineering,
and Claudia Shank with McNees Wallace & Nurick were present at the hearing to discuss the draft
text amendment and the proposed project. The project includes two warehouses, retail space, a
hotel, a car wash, a gas station, a restaurant, and apartment building …
Tue Mar 10, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission reviews High Street Apartments development plan
The Elizabethtown Planning Commission will approve the February 10, 2026 meeting minutes, consider the High Street Apartments Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan, and discuss a 2026 CDBG application request for a letter of support. Public comment and other business will also be addressed.
- Approval of minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting
- Review of High Street Apartments Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan
- Consideration of 2026 CDBG Application – Request for Letter of Support
- Public comment period
- Other business
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✓ Decided: Commission approved minutes, land plan review, and CDBG support letters
The Planning Commission unanimously approved the February 10, 2026 meeting minutes. It accepted the High Street Apartments Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan for formal review. The commission also voted to prepare letters of support for two 2026 CDBG funding applications. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.
- Approved February 10, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted High Street Apartments Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan for formal review (unanimous)
- Prepared letters of support for two 2026 CDBG applications (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
March 10, 2026 ● 6:30 p.m.
Welcome to tonight’s Planning Commission Meeting. In order for the proceedings to flow smoothly the
Commission will be adhering to the following meeting protocol:
Applications will be taken in the order listed on the agenda.
Borough staff will introduce each applicant before turning over the floor for presentation of the plan.
Following the applicant’s presentation the Commission will allow for public comment. After public
comment, the Planning Commission will enter deliberation on the merits of the application. During that
time discussion is limited to Commission members only; no input from the public or the applicant will be
accepted unless the applicant is called upon to respond to a specific question.
The process will be repeated for each application on the agenda.
Thank you in advance for abiding by the protocol the Commission has chosen to follow.
A. Call to Order
B. Public Comment
C. Approval of the Minutes from the February 10, 2026 Meeting
D. High Street Apartments Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan
E. 2026 CDBG Application – Request for Letter of Support
F. Other Business
G. Adjourn
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MINUTES
ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH
PLANNING COMMISSION
March 10, 2026
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The Elizabethtown Borough Planning Commission held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 10,
2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Elizabethtown Borough Office. The Commissioners present were Jenni
Woodworth, Danielle Derolf, Derrick McDonald, Tyler Hoover, and Katelyn Landis. Assistant Borough
Manager Pamela Roberts and Borough Engineer Ben Craddock were also present.
Public Comment:
Matthew Rodriguez, 53 W Oak Street – Mr. Rodriguez stated that he is a councilmember and is attending
the meeting to learn more about the Planning Commission.
Meeting Minutes:
The minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held on February 10, 2026 were unanimously
approved.
High Street Apartments Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan:
Roberts briefly introduced the High Street Apartments Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan.
Borough Engineer Ben Craddock went over a number of the details in his review letter. Members of the
Planning Commission asked a few questions and discussed the land development plan.
Action:
Moved by Woodworth, seconded by McDonald to accept the High Street Apartments Preliminary/Final
Land Development Plan for formal review by the Planning Commission. Motion passed unanimously.
2026 CDBG Application:
Elizabethtown Borough anticipates submitting two applications for funding through the Community
Development Block Grant program. The applications are to be submitted …
Thu Mar 5, 2026
Council Mayor
Council to consider multiple payment requests, fee revisions, and asset sales
The borough council will review several payment requests for ongoing infrastructure projects, including the Radio Road Interceptor Phase 1 and Phase 2 and the Conoy Creek Floodplain Restoration. It will also consider draft revisions to municipal fees and a time‑extension request for the Railroad Ridge Land Development Plan. New business includes resolutions supporting the U.S. Semiquincentennial, a sister‑city agreement with Letterkenny, Ireland, and the sale of surplus equipment through Municibid.
- Payment Request No. 9 for the Elizabethtown Borough Radio Road Interceptor Project – Phase 1
- Revised Payment Request No. 1 for the Radio Road Interceptor Improvements Project – Phase 2
- Payment Request No. 3 for the Conoy Creek Floodplain Restoration at Hickory Lane Park Project
- Draft revisions to municipal fees
- Sale of surplus items (Landa Gold Series Hot Pressure Washer, 2013 John Deere 1445 Mower, Playground Spider, 4‑Tier Water Fountain) via Municibid
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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved multiple infrastructure payments and funding agreements
The Elizabethtown Borough Council approved several payment requests for road and floodplain projects, adopted a five‑year funding agreement, and passed a resolution supporting the U.S. Semiquincentennial. It also approved drafting a parking‑change ordinance and extended a land‑development plan review. The council tabled the sister‑city agreement with Letterkenny, Ireland.
- Approved minutes from Feb. 19, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved Payment Request No. 9 for Radio Road Interceptor Improvements – Phase 1 (unanimous)
- Approved revised Payment Request No. 1 for Radio Road Interceptor Improvements – Phase 2 (unanimous)
- Approved Payment Request No. 3 for Conoy Creek Floodplain Restoration at Hickory Lane Park (unanimous)
- Approved drafting ordinance for parking changes on E High Street (unanimous)
- Approved GEARS five‑year funding agreement with CPI modification (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2026-03 supporting the U.S. Semiquincentennial (unanimous)
- Tabled sister city agreement with Letterkenny, Ireland (decision to table)
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AGENDA
ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
March 5, 2026
A. 7:00 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B. MOMENT OF SILENCE
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Letterkenny – July 2026 Trip
2. America 250PA
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
G. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1. Consider Minutes from the Public Meeting of February 19, 2026
H. OLD BUSINESS
1. Consider submission of Payment Request No. 9 for the Elizabethtown Borough Radio
Road Interceptor Project – Phase 1
2. Consider submission of revised Payment Request No. 1 for the Elizabethtown Borough
Radio Road Interceptor Improvements Project – Phase 2
3. Consider submission of Payment Request No. 3 for the Elizabethtown Borough Conoy
Creek Floodplain Restoration at Hickory Lane Park Project
4. Intersection of East High Street and Mount Joy Street
5. Consider the GEARS Funding Agreement
6. Draft Fee Revisions
7. Consider a time extension request for Railroad Ridge Land Development Plan
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider Resolution 2026-03 supporting the Pennsylvania Commission for the United
States Semiquincentennial
2. Consider the sister city agreements with Letterkenny, Ireland
3. Consider Resolution 2026-05 to close out the Master Park C2P2 Grant
4. Consider the sale of multiple items through Municibid
a) Landa Gold Series Hot Pressure Washer
b) 2013 John Deere 1445 Mower
c) Playground Spider
d) 4 Tier Water Fountain
J. MAYOR’S REMARKS
K. COUNCIL REMARKS
L. ADJOU …
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ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
March 5, 2026
Minutes
A public meeting of Elizabethtown Borough Council was held on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Present were Councilmembers Jeff Winterborne, Jeff McCloud, Matthew Rodriguez, Andrew
Schoenberger, Jay Hynicker, and J. Marc Hershey. Also present were Assistant Borough Manager
Pamela Roberts, Public Works Director Jeff Kinsey, Elizabethtown Police Chief Derek Koch and
Mayor Phil Clark.
President Winterborne called the Public Meeting of Elizabethtown Borough Council to order at
7:00 PM.
Presentations
1. Letterkenny Sister City Trip – Kim Winey outlined plans for the July 2026 trip to Letterkenny,
Ireland. She went into detail about the tentative itinerary, financial responsibilities for
travelers, and the deposit process to reserve a spot on the bus. Ms. Winey stated that she hopes
this trip will become a bi-annual tradition and establish the previously lapsed sister city
relationship.
2. American 250PA – Teresa St. Angelo with Winters Heritage House Museum discussed the
upcoming United States Semiquincentennial celebration and a resolution for the Borough’s
support of the celebration. She also went into great detail about many of the events that the
Winters Heritage House will be hosting throughout 2026. The events include an art and essay
contest, special exhibits, historical tours, colonial workshops, a quilt show, a kids’ camp, and
many others.
Public Comment
There w …
Thu Feb 19, 2026
Council Mayor
Council will consider bids for the 2026 Concrete Repair Project
The Elizabethtown Borough Council will review and vote on several items, including a late payment penalty waiver for ER 320 PROPERTY LLC, bids for a concrete repair project, and grant submissions. The council will also consider Pay Application #9 for the Parking Management System Project and a C2P2 grant for park improvements. Additionally, the meeting will approve minutes from the February 5 meeting and adopt the listed monthly bills and budget transfers.
- Consider Pay Application #9 for the Parking Management System Project
- C2P2 Grant Application for Park Improvements
- Late payment penalty waiver request from ER 320 PROPERTY LLC for 320 S Market Street
- Consider bids received for the 2026 Concrete Repair Project
- CDBG Grant Submission
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✓ Decided: Council awarded $74,979 concrete repair contract
The borough council unanimously approved the January 2026 financial report and the February 5 meeting minutes. It also approved a $20,302.42 payment to SECCO for the parking management system and rejected a waiver of a late fee for 320 S Market Street. The council awarded the 2026 concrete repair project to SM Johns & Sons Construction for $74,979.00 and approved the monthly bills for all funds.
- Approved February 5, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved January 2026 Financial Report (unanimous)
- Approved Application for Payment #9 to SECCO $20,302.42 (unanimous)
- Rejected waiver request for 320 S Market Street late penalty (unanimous)
- Awarded 2026 Concrete Repair Project to SM Johns & Sons Construction, LLC $74,979.00 (unanimous)
- Approved monthly bills list for General, Sewer, Capital, and other funds (unanimous)
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AGENDA
ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
February 19, 2026
A. 7:00 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B. MOMENT OF SILENCE
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. PRESENTATION
1. DeMolay Proclamation
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
G. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1. Consider Minutes from the Public Meeting of February 5, 2026
H. REPORTS
1. Financial Report and PLGIT Report
2. EPD Monthly Report – January 2026
3. Code Enforcement Report - January 2026
4. Elizabethtown Friendship Fire & Hose Co #1 Report - January 2026
5. MESA EMS Report - January 2026
6. EAWA Report - January 2026
7. GEARS Report - January 2026
8. MESA Report – December 17, 2026
I. OLD BUSINESS
1. Consider Pay Application #9 for the Parking Management System Project.
2. C2P2 Grant Application for Park Improvements
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider a late payment penalty waiver request from ER 320 PROPERTY LLC for 320 S
Market Street.
2. Consider bids received for the 2026 Concrete Repair Project.
3. CDBG Grant Submission
K. BILLS PAYABLE
Approve the list of monthly bills and budgeted transfers as presented:
General Fund $368,159.75
Sewer Fund $346,533.80
Capital Reserve Fund $16,953.13
Sewer Capital Projects Fund $20,414.97
Liquid Fuels Fund $1,704.25
Subdivision Escrow Fund $1,087.50
Parks Fund $12,045.63
L. MAYOR’S REMARKS
M. COUNCIL REMARKS
N. ADJOURN
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ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
February 19, 2026
Minutes
A public meeting of Elizabethtown Borough Council was held on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Present were Councilmembers Jeff McCloud, Matthew Rodriguez, Andrew Schoenberger, Jay
Hynicker and J. Marc Hershey. Councilmember Jeff Winterborne was absent. Also present were
Borough Manager Ann Roda, Assistant Borough Manager Pamela Roberts, Public Works Director
Jeff Kinsey, Elizabethtown Police Chief Derek Koch, Elizabethtown Police Lieutenant Joe Grego,
and Mayor Phil Clark.
Vice President McCloud called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Before calling for a moment of
silence, Vice President mentioned the recent passing of resident Richard Sheidy and asked those
present to keep him in his thoughts.
Presentation
1. Mayor Clark recognized March 2026 as DeMolay month and presented members of DeMolay
with a proclamation.
Public Comment
There was no comment from the public.
Meeting Minutes
After a motion from Councilmember Hershey and second by Councilmember Hynicker, Borough
Council voted unanimously to approve the February 5, 2026 Public Meeting minutes.
Reports
1. Borough Council unanimously approved the January 2026 Financial Report as submitted after
a motion by Councilmember Hershey and second by Councilmember Hynicker.
2. Chief Koch presented the Elizabethtown Police Department monthly report from January
2026. There were no questions on the report. …
Tue Feb 10, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review draft zoning amendment for mixed-use development
The Planning Commission will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also review a draft zoning ordinance text amendment regarding Cross-Municipal Planned Mixed-Use Development.
- Election of Chair
- Election of Vice Chair
- Review of Draft Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Cross-Municipal Planned Mixed-Use Development
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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends approval of mixed-use zoning amendment
The commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Borough Council approve the draft zoning ordinance amendment for a cross‑municipal mixed‑use development on the north side of Elizabethtown. The amendment would allow higher density with a lot area requirement of 1,500 sq ft per unit and increase lot coverage to up to 60 %. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Elect Jenni Woodworth Chair of Planning Commission (3-0, Woodworth abstained)
- Elect Danielle Derolf Vice Chair of Planning Commission (3-0, Derolf abstained)
- Approve minutes of August 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Recommend approval of draft zoning ordinance amendment (unanimous)
- Adjourn meeting (unanimous)
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ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
February 10, 2026 ● 6:30 p.m.
Welcome to tonight’s Planning Commission Meeting. In order for the proceedings to flow smoothly the
Commission will be adhering to the following meeting protocol:
Applications will be taken in the order listed on the agenda.
Borough staff will introduce each applicant before turning over the floor for presentation of the plan.
Following the applicant’s presentation the Commission will allow for public comment. After public
comment, the Planning Commission will enter deliberation on the merits of the application. During that
time discussion is limited to Commission members only; no input from the public or the applicant will be
accepted unless the applicant is called upon to respond to a specific question.
The process will be repeated for each application on the agenda.
Thank you in advance for abiding by the protocol the Commission has chosen to follow.
A. Call to Order
B. Public Comment
C. Election of Chair
D. Election of Vice Chair
E. Approval of the Minutes from the August 12, 2025 Meeting
F. Draft Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Review – Cross-Municipal Planned
Mixed-Use Development
G. Other Business
H. Adjourn
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MINUTES
ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH
PLANNING COMMISSION
February 10, 2026
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The Elizabethtown Borough Planning Commission held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 10,
2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Elizabethtown Borough Office. The Commissioners present were Jenni
Woodworth, Danielle Derolf, Tyler Hoover, and Katelyn Landis. Assistant Borough Manager Pamela
Roberts was also present.
Public Comment:
There was no comment from the public to be heard.
Election of Officers:
Moved by Derolf, seconded by Landis to elect Woodworth Chair of the Planning Commission for 2026.
Motion passed 3-0 with Woodworth abstaining. Moved by Woodworth, seconded by Landis to elect
Derolf Vice Chair of the Planning Commission for 2026. Motion passed 3-0 with Derolf abstaining.
Meeting Minutes:
The minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held on August 12, 2025 were unanimously approved.
Draft Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Review – Cross-Municipal Planned Mixed-Use
Development:
Andy Miller with Catalyst Commercial Development and Claudia Shank with McNees Wallace & Nurick
were present at the meeting to discuss the draft zoning ordinance text amendment proposed in relation to a
possible land development plan on the northside of Elizabethtown that includes 108 apartment units in the
Borough and a significant amount of non-residential development in Mount Joy Township. Mr. Miller
stated that there would likely be a mix of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments as well …
Thu Feb 5, 2026
Council Mayor
Council to hold conditional use hearing for 502 S Market Street
The Elizabethtown Borough Council will conduct a conditional use hearing and discuss updates to the local fee schedule. Members will also review sewer project payments and special event permits.
- Conditional use hearing for 502 S Market Street
- Discussion of Fee Schedule revisions
- Pay Application #1 for 2025 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project
- DCNR C2P2 Grant Application
- Special Event Permits for LIV-Etown 2nd Friday and Hope Community Church
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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approves 10‑unit apartment conditional use at 502 S Market St
The Borough Council voted unanimously to approve the conditional use request for a 10‑unit apartment building at 502 S Market Street, with required signage and phone‑number posting. Council also approved the appointment of Kristy Moore to the Area Community Services Authority, approved a $144,485 pay application for the sanitary sewer project, and approved two special community events. A motion to appoint Hob Krosen to the Authority failed 2‑4, and the minutes from the Jan. 15 meeting were approved unanimously.
- Approved conditional use for 10‑unit apartment at 502 S Market St (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Kristy Moore to Area Community Services Authority (unanimous)
- Failed appointment of Hob Krosen to Area Community Services Authority (2‑4 vote)
- Approved Pay Application #1 to Wexcon Inc. for $144,485 (unanimous)
- Approved LIV‑Etown 2nd Friday and Hope Community Church events (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from Jan. 15, 2026 public meeting (unanimous)
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AGENDA
ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
February 5, 2026
A. 7:00 PM CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - 502 S Market Street
B. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
C. MOMENT OF SILENCE
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. ROLL CALL
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
G. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1. Consider Minutes from the Public Meeting of January 15, 2026
H. OLD BUSINESS
1. Consider appointments to vacant Board and Commission positions
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discuss revisions to Fee Schedule
2. Discuss Curb and Sidewalk work
3. DCNR C2P2 Grant Application
4. Consider Pay Application #1 for 2025 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project
5. Consider Special Event Permits
a) LIV-Etown 2nd Friday Events
b) Hope Community Church, Church Without Walls, May 31, 2026
J. MAYOR’S REMARKS
K. COUNCIL REMARKS
L. ADJOURN
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ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
February 5, 2026
Minutes
A public meeting of Elizabethtown Borough Council was held on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Present were Councilmembers Jeff Winterborne, Jeff McCloud, Matthew Rodriguez, Andrew
Schoenberger, Jay Hynicker, and J. Marc Hershey. Also present were Borough Manager Ann
Roda, Assistant Borough Manager Pamela Roberts, Public Works Director Jeff Kinsey,
Elizabethtown Police Chief Derek Koch and Mayor Phil Clark.
Conditional Use Hearing for 502 S Market Street
At 7:00 PM, President Winterborne called for the conditional use hearing for 502 S Market Street,
Elizabethtown PA 17022 to begin. The applicant, Inch’s Properties, LLC, sought conditional use
approval to create a 10-unit apartment building in the R-3 High-Density Residential Zoning
District. The application was relative to Chapter 27, Part 8, §905 "Conditional Uses" and Chapter
27, Part 15, §1504 "Apartments (Garden Apartments/Apartment Houses)".
Borough Solicitor Josele Cleary provided an overview of the hearing rules and procedures and
stated the conditional use hearing was properly advertised. Nila Grose of 530 S Peach Alley
requested party status to the hearing.
The applicant provided testimony on the application and the proceedings were transcribed by a
court reporter. Borough Council had a few questions for the applicant and Ms. Grose asked if there
will be any renovations to the exterior of the structure. The …
Thu Jan 15, 2026
Council Mayor
Borough Council to consider updating bank account signatories
The Elizabethtown Borough Council will meet to review December 2025 financial and departmental reports. The council is considering a resolution to revise bank account signatories and will vote on paying monthly bills totaling over $1 million across five funds.
- Resolution 2026-02 to revise signatories on Borough bank accounts
- General Fund bills payable: $619,503.08
- Sewer Fund bills payable: $174,974.28
- Capital Reserve Fund bills payable: $253,061.94
- Sewer Capital Projects Fund bills payable: $28,864.55
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✓ Decided: Council approves bank signatory change, tables parking pass
Elizabethtown Borough Council approved Resolution 2026-02 to update bank account signatories, adding Council President Winterborne. They also directed staff to gather more info on downtown parking, including a temporary permit for W High Street residents during Radio Road Phase 2 construction, and tabled a monthly train station parking pass. The meeting was largely procedural, with routine approvals of minutes, financial reports, and bills.
- Approved Resolution 2026-02 revising bank account signatories (unanimous)
- Approved January 5, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved December 2025 Financial Report (unanimous)
- Approved monthly bills totaling $1,076,813.85 (unanimous)
- Directed staff to gather parking data and solicitor input on temporary permit ordinance
- Tabled monthly parking pass for Elizabethtown Train Station
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AGENDA
ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
January 15, 2026
A. 7:00 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B. MOMENT OF SILENCE
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. PRESENTATION
1. 2025 Holiday Parade Float Awards
a) Best Performance: E-Dance
b) Best Use of Theme: Masonic Village
c) Best Use of Theme Honorable Mention: Krapf School Bus Inc.
d) Best Holiday Spirit: Elizabethtown Area HS Football Team
e) Best Holiday Spirit Honorable Mention: Christ Church UCC
f) Best Overall Appearance: Exhaltt
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
G. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1. Consider Minutes from the Public Meeting of January 5, 2026
H. REPORTS
1. Financial Report – December 2025
2. EPD Monthly Report - December 2025
3. Code Enforcement Report - December 2025
4. Elizabethtown Friendship Fire & Hose Co #1 Report - December 2025 and Annual Report
2025
5. MESA EMS Report - December 2025 and Annual Report 2025
6. EAWA Report - December 2025
7. MESA Meeting- November 19, 2025
I. OLD BUSINESS
1. Borough Parking Lots
2. Parking Management System – Train Station
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider Resolution 2026-02 to revise signatories on Borough’s various bank accounts.
K. BILLS PAYABLE
Approve the list of monthly bills and budgeted transfers as presented:
General Fund $619,503.08
Sewer Fund $174,974.28
Capital Reserve Fund $253,061.94
Sewer Capital Projects Fund $28,864.55
Subdivision Escrow Fund $410.00
L. MAYOR’S REMARKS
M. COUNCIL REMARKS
N. ADJOURN
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ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
January 15, 2026
Minutes
A public meeting of Elizabethtown Borough Council was held on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Present were Councilmembers Jeff Winterborne, Jeff McCloud, Matthew Rodriguez, Andrew
Schoenberger, Jay Hynicker and J. Marc Hershey. Also present were Borough Manager Ann Roda,
Assistant Borough Manager Pamela Roberts, Public Works Director Jeff Kinsey, Elizabethtown Police
Chief Derek Koch, Elizabethtown Police Lieutenant Joe Grego, and Mayor Phil Clark.
President Winterborne called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Presentation
1. Karrie Norman with GEARS thanked everyone who helped make the 2025 Holiday Parade a great
success. She also thanked Mars Wrigley for sponsoring the parade and everyone who participated
in the event. She, along with Damien Weaver from Mars, then presented awards to the parade
category winners, which are listed below.
•
Best Performance – E-Dance
•
Best Use of Theme – Masonic Village
•
Best Use of Theme, Honorable Mention – Krapf School Bus Inc.
•
Best Holiday Spirit – Elizabethtown Area HS Football Team
•
Best Holiday Spirit, Honorable Mention – Christ Church UCC
•
Best Overall Appearance - Exhaltt
Public Comment
1. Richard Scheidy, 350 Lemon Street – Mr. Scheidy stated that he hopes Borough Council will make
a decision on what to do with 56 N Market Street in 2026.
2. Ronelyam Mortha, 420 Lemon Street – Ms. Mortha expressed concern …
Tue Jan 13, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to elect officers and review zoning text
The Elizabethtown Planning Commission will meet to elect a chair and vice chair, approve minutes from August 2025, and review a draft zoning text amendment for a cross-municipal planned mixed-use development.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
- Review of draft Zoning Ordinance text amendment
- Conditional Use Application at 502 S Market Street
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ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
January 13, 2026 ● 6:30 p.m.
Welcome to tonight’s Planning Commission Meeting. In order for the proceedings to flow smoothly the
Commission will be adhering to the following meeting protocol:
Applications will be taken in the order listed on the agenda.
Borough staff will introduce each applicant before turning over the floor for presentation of the plan.
Following the applicant’s presentation the Commission will allow for public comment. After public
comment, the Planning Commission will enter deliberation on the merits of the application. During that
time discussion is limited to Commission members only; no input from the public or the applicant will be
accepted unless the applicant is called upon to respond to a specific question.
The process will be repeated for each application on the agenda.
Thank you in advance for abiding by the protocol the Commission has chosen to follow.
A. Call to Order
B. Public Comment
C. Election of Chair
D. Election of Vice Chair
E. Approval of the Minutes from the August 12, 2025 Meeting
F. Draft Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Review – Cross-Municipal Planned
Mixed-Use Development
G. Conditional Use Application – 502 S Market Street
H. Other Business
I. Adjourn
Mon Jan 5, 2026
Council Mayor
✓ Decided: Council elects president and vice president, approves key finance resolutions
The council elected Jeff Winterborne as President and Jeff McCloud as Vice President after the mayor broke two 3‑3 ties. It unanimously approved numerous staff, consultant and board appointments, confirmed the 2026‑2027 meeting schedule, and extended the Railroad Ridge plan review to March 19 2026. The body also approved a resolution to open a new Pennian Bank account for PENNVEST funds for Phase 2 of the Radio Road Interceptor project.
- Jeff Winterborne elected Council President (Mayor broke 3‑3 tie)
- Jeff McCloud elected Council Vice President (Mayor broke 3‑3 tie)
- Unanimously approved staff and consultant appointments for 2026‑2027
- Unanimously approved Jay Hynicker as PSAB Voting Delegate and J. Marc Hershey as Alternate
- Approved appointments to Boards and Commissions (5‑1 vote, Schoenberger opposed)
- Unanimously confirmed 2026‑2027 meeting schedule
- Unanimously extended Railroad Ridge plan review to March 19, 2026
- Unanimously approved Resolution 2026‑1 to open Pennian Bank account for PENNVEST funds (Phase 2 Radio Road Interceptor)
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AGENDA
ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
REORGANIZATION MEETING
January 5, 2026
A. OATH OF OFFICE – 6:00 PM (Mayor Clark)
• Matthew Rodriguez
• Jay Hynicker
• J. Marc Hershey
B. CALL MEETING TO ORDER (Mayor Clark)
C. MOMENT OF SILENCE
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. ROLL CALL
F. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR CALENDAR
YEARS 2026 - 2027 (Mayor Clark)
G. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTION OF COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT FOR
CALENDAR YEARS 2026 - 2027 (Mayor Clark)
H. STAFF AND CONSULTANT APPOINTMENTS
1. Consider the following staff and consultant appointments for the calendar years 2026 -
2027:
• Ann Roda - Borough Manager, Secretary/Treasurer, Open Records Officer
• Pamela Roberts - Assistant Borough Manager, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer,
Assistant Open Records Officer, Zoning Officer, Building Code Official, and Codes
Compliance Official
• Chief Derek Koch - Police Department Open Records Officer
• Lieutenant Jesse Schlotzhauer - Police Department Assistant Open Records Officer
• Greg Gobrecht - Assistant Zoning Officer, Building Code Official, and Codes
Compliance Official
• Renee Olson - Codes Compliance Official
• Leif Sundberg - Codes Compliance Official
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ELIZABETHTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
REORGANIZATION MEETING
January 5, 2026
Minutes
The Reorganization Meeting of Elizabethtown Borough Council was held on Monday, January 5,
2026 at the Borough Office.
Mayor Clark administered the oath of office to Matthew Rodriguez, Jay Hynicker, and J. Marc
Hershey before calling the meeting to order at 6:04 PM.
Present were Councilmembers Matt Rodriguez, Andrew Schoenberger, J. Marc Hershey, Jeff
McCloud, Jay Hynicker, and Jeff Winterborne. Also present were Borough Manager Ann Roda,
Assistant Borough Manager Pamela Roberts, Public Works Director Jeff Kinsey, Elizabethtown
Police Chief Derek Koch, and Mayor Phil Clark.
Nominations and Election of Council President & Vice President
Mayor Clark opened the floor for nominations for Council President. Councilmember
Schoenberger nominated Jeff Winterborne to serve as Council President for calendar years 2026-
2027. Councilmember McCloud nominated J. Marc Hershey to serve as Council President for
calendar years 2026-2027. With no further nominations, Mayor Clark called for a vote. Borough
Council had a split vote with three votes for Jeff Winterborne and three votes for J. Marc
Hershey. To break the split vote, Mayor Clark voted to elect Councilmember Winterborne as
President.
Mayor Clark asked for nominations for Council Vice President. Councilmember Hershey
nominated Jeff McCloud to serve as Council Vice President for calendar years 2026-2027.
Councilmem …
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Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,393/mo (78 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy20.7% (low numeracy 31% · 2017)
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