Lititz, PA

Planning Commission

Borough Council

Lititz Borough Council will hold public hearings on ordinances to accept Hensley Street in Sutters Meadow and amend downtown zoning for solar and accessory structure demolition. They will also consider an ordinance for a four-way stop on N. Cedar Street and one-way Pine Lane, along with sewer and water acceptance agreements for Sutters Meadow. The agenda includes presentations on library funding and traffic, plus consent items for paving change orders and special events.

• ORD. 627 – Acceptance of Hensley Street in Sutters Meadow
• ORD. 628 – Downtown Solar/Accessory Structure Demolition Zoning Amendment
• ORD. 629 – N. Cedar Four-way & Pine Lane One-way Amendment
• AGREE. 584 & 585 – Sutters Meadow Sewer and Water Acceptance
• Front Street Paving Change Orders #1 and #2 and Pay App #2

Parks Committee

The Lititz Borough Parks Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the skatepark, Memorial Park, and the Rail Trail, along with a discussion on Sixth Street Park and the Snyder Little Library. They will also review the Memorial Park Phase 1 project and hold a park tour and improvement discussion. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Skatepark update
• Memorial Park Phase 1 project update
• Sixth Street Park discussion including Snyder Little Library
• Rail Trail update
• Park tour and improvement discussion

Zoning Hearing Board

The Lititz Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on August 17, 2026, to consider two applications. One seeks a special exception and variances to convert an existing residence at 355 N Broad Street into two apartments. The other requests a special exception and variances to operate a short-term rental at 422 E Main Street, including a waiver of the residency and distance requirements.

• Special exception for conversion apartments at 355 N Broad Street (Section 208.C.14)
• Variance for driveway setback and detached garage height at 355 N Broad Street (Sections 301.C.1, 301.B.4.a.(2))
• Special exception for short-term rental at 422 E Main Street (Section 429)
• Variance to allow owner to reside next door and to be closer than 1,000 feet to other short-term rentals (Sections 429.A, 429.F)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will conduct a 2026 mid-year financial review and swear in Officer Adam Webb. The body will also consider a one-year trash contract extension and the appointment of a Director of Public Works.

• 2026 Mid-Year Financial Review
• One year trash contract extension
• Appointment of Director of Public Works
• 2026 Paving Pay App #1
• Dumpster and POD permits for 114 E. Second Ave and 148 S. Broad

Lititz Borough Authority

The Lititz Borough Authority will review reports from Inframark, Entech, and the WTMA. The body is scheduled to discuss stormwater management fees and LBA operations, including lease and WTMA agreements.

• Stormwater Management Fee discussion
• Quick Books for LBA accounting cost of $37.50/month
• LSA Lease agreement and WTMA agreement presentation
• Lititz Public Works Sewer Projects Update
• MS4 Report and Presentation

Parks Committee

The Lititz Borough Parks Committee will receive staff updates on lawn treatment, the skatepark, Memorial Park, and the rail trail. It will consider sub‑committee reports and discuss the Snyder Little Library request and other improvements for Sixth Street Park. Public comment will follow.

• Lawn Treatment meeting report
• Skatepark update
• Memorial Park update
• Rail Trail update
• Snyder Little Library request for Sixth Street Park

The Lititz Borough Parks Committee met on July 20, 2026, but lacked a quorum, so no official votes or decisions were made. Members discussed several topics, including organic lawn care options, a skatepark backfill project, a Memorial Park rehab bid that came in over budget, and a request for a Little Library at Sixth Street Park. All items were deferred for discussion at the next meeting.

• No decisions made due to lack of quorum
• Deferred approval of June 22, 2026 minutes
• Deferred Little Library request at Sixth Street Park
• Deferred discussion on adding a young child swing

Borough Council

Lititz Borough Council will vote on Ordinance 626 updating solicitation rules, Resolution 1037 for 2026 Moravian Manor financing, and Resolution 1038 setting public works fees. The council will also hear a presentation on the 358-360 N. Broad Apartments development and discuss advertising a four-way stop sign at N. Cedar and zoning amendments.

• Ordinance 626: Solicitation Ordinance Update
• Resolution 1037: 2026 Moravian Manor Financing
• Resolution 1038: Public Works Labor & Equipment Fees
• Presentation on 358-360 N. Broad Apartments Land Development
• Advertise N. Cedar four-way stop sign and Pine Lane one-way amendment

Borough Council approved a land development application for a residential project at 358 & 360 N. Broad Street. The board also passed an updated solicitation ordinance and several resolutions regarding equipment sales and financing.

• Approved land development for apartments at 358 & 360 N. Broad Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 626 to update solicitation rules regarding criminal records (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1036 to sell 2008 Caterpillar backhoe via online auction (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1037 for Moravian Manor tax-exempt financing (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1038 updating Public Works labor and equipment fees (Unanimous)
• Approved advertisement for traffic ordinance amendments at N. Cedar and Pine Lane (Unanimous)
• Created summer intern position for the Mayor and appointed Izzy Wolfe (Unanimous)
• Approved advertisement for Zoning Amendment regarding solar panels and demolition permits (Unanimous)

Historic Area Advisory Committee

The Historic Area Advisory Committee will review and decide on a request for new signage in semi-hidden locations and sidewalk barriers/planter boxes to contain outdoor seating at 27-31 E Main Street. A site meeting was held on June 15, 2026, prior to the decision meeting.

• Signage proposal for basement space at 27-31 E Main Street by Sara Elia and contractor Matt Wingenroth
• Sidewalk barriers and planter boxes to contain outdoor seating

Parks Committee

The Lititz Borough Parks Committee will hold a regular meeting covering approval of prior minutes and staff updates on Memorial Park, the Rail Trail, and police signage at parks. The committee will discuss Lititz Parks Standards and conduct a walking tour of Spruce Street Park. Public comment will be heard.

• Staff update on Memorial Park
• Staff update on Rail Trail
• Discussion of police signage at parks
• Lititz Parks Standards discussion
• Spruce Street Park discussion and walking tour

The committee approved the May 2026 minutes unanimously. Staff reported that contractors are bidding on Memorial Lot Phase 1, with some proposing donated materials and partial Phase 2 work. The committee favored stamped concrete for the flagpole area if cost-effective, and discussed granite stone costs for the seating area. No formal decisions were made on these items; the meeting was primarily updates and discussion.

• Approved May 2026 Parks Committee minutes unanimously
• Favored stamped concrete for flagpole area if more cost-effective than pavers
• Supported police signage at parks with non-emergency line
• Favored raising some swings within allowable range

Shade Tree Commission

The Lititz Borough Shade Tree Commission will meet on June 11, 2026, to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss several ongoing projects. Key items include updates on the Front Street Tree Project and tree protection measures related to the W Main Street Water Main Project and paving. The commission will also review the approved shade tree list and consider public participation in the shade tree inventory.

• Approval of March 12, 2026 Shade Tree Commission minutes
• Front Street Tree Project update
• W Main Street Water Main Project and paving/tree protection discussion
• Approved Shade Tree List review
• Public participation in Shade Tree Inventory

Planning Commission

The Lititz Borough Planning Commission will review two land development and subdivision applications. The body will also approve May meeting minutes and discuss regional planning and official map updates.

• 356-360 N. Broad land development resubmission
• 201 E. Lincoln Ave subdivision application
• Approval of May 5, 2026 meeting minutes
• Regional planning and official map updates discussion

Borough Council

The Council will review the 2025 Audit presentation and consider its approval. The meeting includes discussions on Cargill Small Building addition and Warwick Woodlands plan resubmissions.

• 2025 Audit Presentation by Brown Plus
• Cargill Small Building Addition
• Warwick Woodlands Preliminary Plan Resubmission
• Warwick Woodlands Phase 3 Resubmission
• Resolution 1035 – 2026 Police Record Disposition

Council approved a revised preliminary plan for Warwick Woodlands and the final Phase 3 plan, which includes a 32-unit wing and modifications to subdivision ordinances. They also unanimously approved Cargill's 240 sq ft building addition, the 2025 audit, a police record disposition resolution, and a consent agenda including the 4th of July celebration and Craft Beer Fest. Bradley Michaels was hired as a part-time administrative assistant, and a solicitation ordinance amendment was advertised.

• Approved Cargill small building addition and modification of financial security requirement (unanimous)
• Approved revised preliminary plan for Warwick Woodlands (unanimous)
• Approved Warwick Woodlands Final Phase 3 plan with two SLDO modifications (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution 1035 for police record disposition (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: May financials, 4th of July, Craft Beer Fest, financial security reduction, consultant report (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 audit (unanimous)
• Hired Bradley Michaels as part-time administrative assistant (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement of solicitation ordinance amendment (unanimous)

Historic Area Advisory Committee

The Lititz Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on May 18, 2026, to consider Case #1904 for 243 S Broad Street. The applicant seeks a Special Exception to allow a low-impact retail/commercial use in an R2 Residential District and to display business signage. The board will also approve minutes from March 2026 and conduct procedural items.

• Case #1904 – Ever-Change LLC for Jerome Lee Properties LLC – 243 S Broad Street: Special Exception for substitution of non-conforming use to low-impact retail/commercial
• Special Exception from Section 500.E (Substitution of Non-Conforming Use)
• Special Exception from Section 311.I.2.c (Signage in Residential District)
• Approve minutes of March 2026

Parks Committee

The Lititz Borough Parks Committee will discuss and conduct a walking tour of New Street Park. They will also receive a staff update on Memorial Park and vote to approve the previous meeting's minutes. Sub-committee reports and public comment are also scheduled.

• Discussion and walking tour of New Street Park
• Memorial Park update from staff
• Approval of April 20, 2026 minutes
• Sub-committee reports
• Public comment period

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will decide on two requests: a 6-month extension for a mixed-use restaurant/hotel project at 102/104 N Broad Street, and a special exception for low-impact retail and business signage at 243 S Broad Street in a residential zone.

• Case #1789 & 1822 – Warwick House LLC – 102/104 N Broad Street: 6-month extension to begin mixed-use restaurant and hotel project
• Case #1904 – Ever-Change LLC for Jerome Lee Properties LLC – 243 S Broad Street: special exception for non-conforming retail/commercial use and signage in R2 Residential District

Planning Commission

The Lititz Borough Planning Commission will consider a revised land development plan for the Cargill Small Building Addition and two resubmissions for the Warwick Woodlands subdivision. Commissioners will also hear a downtown planning presentation from Venture Lititz and receive a regional planning update.

• Revised land development plan for Cargill Small Building Addition
• Warwick Woodlands Preliminary Plan Resubmission
• Warwick Woodlands Phase 3 Resubmission
• Venture Lititz Downtown Planning Presentation
• Regional planning update

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a revised preliminary plan for Warwick Woodlands, which includes 36 continuing care apartments, with modifications to phasing and street tree requirements. They also unanimously recommended approval of a revised land development plan for Cargill's small building addition, including a modification to construction financial security. The commission discussed a downtown perception survey and regional planning updates but took no further action.

• Recommended approval of revised preliminary plan for Warwick Woodlands with modifications to §402.D.22 (percentage of dwelling units per phase) and §615.D.3.a-c (street tree location and spacing) — unanimously
• Recommended approval of revised land development plan for Cargill small building addition with modification to §501.B (construction financial security) — unanimously

Borough Council

Lititz Borough Council will discuss and potentially vote on Resolution 1034 supporting community solar, presented by Third Act. The council will also consider a police e-bike sponsorship, release of Officer Giovenco from probationary status, and two stormwater agreements (213 and 208 E. Sixth Street). Several special event permits and subcommittee reports on personnel, traffic, and buildings are on the agenda.

• RES. 1034 – Community Solar resolution
• AGREE. 584 – Stormwater agreement for 213 E. Sixth St.
• AGREE. 585 – Stormwater agreement for 208 E. Sixth St.
• Police E-bike Sponsorship
• Ofc. Giovenco Probationary Status Release

The council unanimously approved the hiring of Officer Luis Castillo, starting June 1, and Officer Adam Webb, starting August 1. It also passed Resolution 1034 urging the Pennsylvania Senate to pass HR 504 for community solar. The Special Event Permit for Downtown Lititz Second Saturdays, including Juniper Lane closures May‑December, was approved. A traffic study for the N. Cedar/N. New intersection was authorized.

• Approved hiring of Officer Luis Castillo, effective June 1 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Officer Adam Webb, effective August 1 (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution 1034 supporting HR 504 community solar legislation (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Downtown Lititz Second Saturdays, Juniper Lane closure May‑December (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement 584 – 213 E. Sixth Stormwater Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement 585 – 208 E. Sixth Stormwater Agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized traffic study at N. Cedar/N. New intersection (unanimous)
• Approved April DMA MS4 invoice (motion by Carpenter, seconded by Gattis, Hain abstained)

Lititz Borough Authority

The Lititz Borough Authority will discuss a 2.5% sewer rate increase for the March 10, 2026 billing period, along with a rate study presentation. Other business includes an audit review of Joint Sewer Services, the 2025 flow reconciliation report, and acceptance of a conveyor bid. The board will also consider the Inframark contract operations report and MS4 items.

• Proposed 2.5% sewer rate increase for the 3.10.26 billing period
• Conveyor bid acceptance from Entech Engineering
• Audit review of Joint Sewer Services
• 2025 Flow Reconciliation Report presentation
• MS4 stormwater compliance items update

Historic Area Advisory Committee

The Historic Area Advisory Committee will decide on a request from Matt & Amy Tamulis to display new signage and make paint changes at 49 E Main Street. The committee will also hear from Planning Director Elijah Yearick and Councilman Brad Bergman about proposed Zoning Ordinance language changes. A site meeting is scheduled for April 13 at 49 E Main Street.

• Request to install double-sided hanging signage, repaint door, add white vinyl logos on front windows, and navy blue vinyl lettering on upper transom at 49 E Main Street
• Discussion of proposed Zoning Ordinance language changes by Managing Planning Director Elijah Yearick and Councilman Brad Bergman
• Site meeting on April 13, 2026 at 6 PM at 49 E Main Street

Parks Committee

The Lititz Borough Parks Committee will review the skate park and hear staff updates on lawn treatments, the memorial lot (Phase 1 and American 250PA Veterans Flags), the summer playground, and the Runabout Line/Rail Trail. The meeting also includes a future planning item for the May 18 meeting at New Street Park.

• Skate park review and discussion
• Memorial lot Phase 1 update and American 250PA Veterans Flags
• Summer playground planning
• Runabout Line/Rail Trail update
• Go Outside – New St. Park (future meeting location)

The committee unanimously approved the March 2026 meeting minutes. The remainder of the meeting consisted of updates and discussion on the skate park's final phase, lawn treatments, Memorial Park ADA improvements, and the summer playground program. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved March 2026 Parks Committee minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Lititz Borough Planning Commission will hold a public hearing (under Subdivision/Land Development) on a preliminary/final land development application for 358-360 N Broad Street. The commission will also discuss updates to the zoning ordinance, an ESRI data discussion, and a regional plan update.

• Preliminary/Final Land Development for 358-360 N Broad Street
• Zoning Ordinance update discussion
• ESRI Data Discussion under Commissioners’ Forum
• Regional Plan Update

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended proposed changes to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance to Council. The changes include specifying electronic submissions for certain agencies and clarifying language regarding electric vehicle charging and solar panel installation in the Historic District.

• Unanimously approved minutes from March 3, 2026
• Tabled preliminary/final land development for 358-360 N. Broad Street
• Recommended ordinance changes to Council with conditions
• Agreed to specify electronic submissions for engineer, Shade Tree, and Warwick EMS
• Agreed to clarify EV charging language in Zoning Ordinance §324.A.2
• Agreed to recommend updating Zoning Ordinance §317 for solar energy systems
• Agreed to update Form Based Codes graphics for consistency
• Decided to share ESRI data with landlords for tenant recruitment

Borough Council

The Lititz Borough Council will consider a conditional use application to demolish a barn at 360 N. Broad. It will also review a liquor license transfer to New Holland Coffee, adopt the 2021 IPMC ordinance, and act on several consent‑agenda items such as bids for wastewater plant equipment and vehicle purchases. Additional resolutions on a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant, Arbor Day, and municipal records will be discussed.

• Conditional Use – 360 N. Broad Barn Demolition
• Liquor License Transfer – New Holland Coffee (Res. 1030)
• ORD. 624 – 2021 IPMC Ordinance
• RES. 1031 – NFWF Grant Application
• AGREE. 582 – 2026 Fluoride Data Sharing

The council unanimously approved the demolition of the barn at 360 N. Broad St. and the transfer of liquor license R-18624 to New Holland Coffee Company. It also adopted the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, approved several resolutions including a NFWF grant application and the L'Italia Festival location, and accepted multiple consent‑agenda contracts.

• Approved demolition of barn at 360 N. Broad St. (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of liquor license R-18624 to New Holland Coffee Company (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1031 for NFWF grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1032 recognizing Arbor Day 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1033 updating municipal records retention (unanimous)
• Approved move of L'Italia Festival to E. Main and Water St. (unanimous)
• Approved consent‑agenda items including wastewater plant bids and public works purchases (unanimous)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Lititz Zoning Hearing Board will consider two applications at its March 16, 2026 meeting. Gideon S. and Ruth E. King seek a special exception to add two accessory apartments and variances to reduce a side‑yard setback and exceed the detached garage height limit at 355 N Broad Street in the R2 Residential District. Lititz Sign Company, on behalf of Oakfront Limited Partnership, seeks a special exception to display a luminous sign at 524 Front Street in the Industrial Zoning District. The board will also approve the minutes from the February 2026 meeting.

• Special Exception & variances for 355 N Broad Street (accessory apartments, side‑yard setback reduction, garage height) – R2 Residential District
• Special Exception for luminous sign at 524 Front Street – Industrial Zoning District
• Approval of February 2026 meeting minutes

The board unanimously approved the February 23 meeting minutes (3‑0). The King application for a special exception and variance was withdrawn by the applicant. The board then approved Kylen Financials' request for a special exception to install an internally‑lit monument sign at 524 Front Street, also by a 3‑0 vote. No other agenda items were considered.

• Approved February 23 minutes (3-0)
• Application #1900 withdrawn by applicant (no decision)
• Approved special exception for monument sign at 524 Front Street (3-0)

Parks Committee

The Lititz Borough Parks Committee will meet to discuss several park maintenance and development projects. The agenda includes reviews of lawn treatments and the status of Memorial Park Phase 1.

• Lawn treatments at borough parks
• Memorial Park Phase 1
• Vern Marten memorial tree
• Bike racks
• Rail trail development

The committee voted unanimously to recommend that Lititz Borough Council suspend all herbicide treatments performed by Tomlinson & Bomberger in borough parks. The motion was made by Geltz and seconded by C. Hain. No other formal actions were taken; other agenda items were discussed for information only.

• Recommend borough council suspend herbicide treatments (unanimous)

Historic Area Advisory Committee

The Lititz Historic Area Advisory Committee will meet on Monday, March 26 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, 7 South Broad Street. The committee will review and decide on a renovation request for the property at 22 Rear E Main Street, submitted by Beers & Hoffman Architecture for owners Mark and Rebecca Branle (208 Harvey Ave, LLC). The proposal includes replacing exterior steps and landing with new stairs, adding decorative railings, installing new aluminum storefront windows on three façades, and painting existing wood window frames and sills. A public site meeting for the same project was held on March 9, 2026 at 6 p.m. at the property.

• Review and decision on renovation request for 22 Rear E Main Street – new stairs, enlarged landing, decorative railings, aluminum storefront windows on east, south, west façades, and painting of wood window frames and sills
• Public site meeting held on March 9, 2026 at 6 p.m. at 22 Rear E Main Street

On March 16, 2026 the Lititz Historic Area Advisory Committee voted to approve the application submitted by Jordan Zimmerman for Mark and Rebecca Branle. The approval covers removal of existing exterior stairs, installation of new Trex stairs with an enlarged landing, decorative railings, and repainting of doors, shutters, and window frames at 22 East Main Street. The committee found the proposed changes consistent with the zoning ordinance and without negative impact on the historic district. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved replacement of exterior stairs, enlarged landing, decorative railings, and repainting of door, shutters, and window frames at 22 East Main Street (no vote tally provided)

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will approve minutes from January 2026 and review the approved shade tree list. The meeting includes discussion on the Front Street Tree Project, W Main Street water main and paving work, and oak tree protection measures. The commission will also plan the 2026 Arbor Day Celebration.

• Approval of January 15, 2026, Shade Tree Commission Minutes
• Front Street Tree Project
• W Main Street Water Main Project & Paving
• W Main Street Oak Tree Protection
• 2026 Arbor Day Celebration

The Shade Tree Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the Jan. 15 meeting and accepted the low bid of $11,210 from Integrity Landworks for Phase 1 of the Front Street tree project. The commission also supported adding a Lititz Tree Day event to the borough’s Arbor Day resolution and favored removing the approved planting list from the SALDO. It decided the trees on S Broad Street should remain and may be pruned, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Jan. 15 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Integrity Landworks bid of $11,210 for Front Street Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Supported adding Lititz Tree Day to Arbor Day resolution (unanimous)
• Favored removing approved shade‑tree list from SALDO (unanimous)
• Determined S Broad Street trees should remain, permitting pruning
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Borough Council

The Lititz Borough Council will consider adopting the Lancaster County Hazard Mitigation Plan and the Lititz Borough Emergency Operations Plan. The meeting also includes a presentation on the YWCA Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the WESC 2025 Annual Report.

• RES. 1027 – Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• RES. 1028 – Hazard Mitigation Plan Adoption
• RES. 1029 – Emergency Operations Plan Adoption
• WESC 2025 Annual Report presentation
• Public comments on agenda items

The Lititz Borough Council adopted three resolutions unanimously: recognizing 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, adopting the County Hazard Mitigation Plan, and adopting the updated 2026 Emergency Operations Plan. Council members also began work on the RecCenter agreement in April. The meeting adjourned with no public comments.

• Approved Resolution 1027 recognizing 2026 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 1028 adopting the County Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 1029 adopting the 2026 Emergency Operations Plan (unanimous)
• Began work on the RecCenter Agreement (planned start in April)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The commission will review a conditional use request to demolish the barn at 360 N. Broad. It will also consider the Warwick Woodlands preliminary resubmission and Phase 3 land development plans. In the Commissioners’ Forum, updates on the SLDO and zoning will be discussed, followed by open public comments.

• Conditional use request: demolition of barn at 360 N. Broad
• Warwick Woodlands preliminary resubmission (subdivision/land development)
• Warwick Woodlands Phase 3 land development proposal
• SLDO update discussion (Commissioners’ Forum)
• Zoning update discussion (Commissioners’ Forum)

Borough Council

The Lititz Borough Council will discuss three ordinances, including a water and sewer rate increase, and two resolutions concerning the sale of a GMC bucket truck and a Norfolk Southern right‑of‑way grant. A consent agenda will cover the acceptance of a WWTP conveyor bid, several community events, a new handicap parking space at 31 W. Marion, and reports from engineering consultants. The meeting also includes routine reports, public comments, and appointments to local boards.

• ORD. 625 – 2026 Water & Sewer Rate Increase
• RES. 1025 – Sale of GMC Bucket Truck
• RES. 1026 – Norfolk Southern ROW Grant
• WWTP Conveyor Bid Acceptance
• Handicap Parking Space – 31 W. Marion

Council unanimously approved Ordinance 625, raising water and sewer rates by 2.5%. The council also adopted Ordinance 623 regulating dumpsters, approved the sale of an older bucket truck, and approved a grant application for the Norfolk Southern right‑of‑way. The wastewater treatment plant conveyor bids were tabled for further review, and Ordinance 624 was postponed to next month. Several consent‑agenda items, the February treasurer’s report, and the appointment of J. Michael Flanagan to the Borough Authority were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 625 – 2.5% water & sewer rate increase (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 623 – Dumpster and portable storage regulation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1025 – Sale of GMC bucket truck, starting bid $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1026 – Apply for Norfolk Southern ROW grant (unanimous)
• Tabled wastewater treatment plant conveyor bids for sub‑committee review (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 624 – 2021 IPMC Ordinance pending further review (unanimous)
• Approved consent‑agenda items: recCenter Triathlon, Memorial Day parade, Taste of Lititz, handicap parking space, reports (unanimous)
• Appointed J. Michael Flanagan to the Borough Authority (unanimous)

Parks Committee

The Lititz Borough Parks Committee will meet to discuss updates on Memorial Park Phase 1 and rail trail development. The agenda also includes items regarding lawn treatments, bike racks, and a memorial tree.

• Memorial Park Phase 1
• Rail trail development
• Lawn treatments at borough parks
• Vern Marten memorial tree
• Bike racks

The committee unanimously approved the September meeting minutes, re‑appointed Pankratz as chair and Geltz as vice‑chair for 2026. It confirmed that the Borough Council has allocated $30,000 to begin Phase 1 of Memorial Park, which will add ADA‑accessible improvements. The committee supported the location of new bike racks at Spruce Street Park and approved purchase of updated park‑rule signage. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Pankratz as Chair for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Geltz as Vice Chair for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 appropriation for Memorial Park Phase 1 (Council approved)
• Committee favored placement of new bike rack at Spruce Street Park trail
• Committee approved purchase of new park rule signs after correcting spelling