Manheim, PA

Shade Tree Commission

The Manheim Borough Shade Tree Commission will review its ongoing collaboration with the school district and funding for tree inventory planning. The primary decision item is the removal or pruning of a sycamore tree next to the newly resurfaced tennis courts, which is dropping debris on the facility. The meeting also includes a recap of attendance at the Columbia Borough Shade Tree Committee meeting.

• Decision on removal or pruning of sycamore tree next to newly resurfaced tennis courts
• Review of Borough Rules and Regulations for Borough Trees
• Discussion of funding and Borough Tree Inventory/Planning
• Updates on Mini Park (at the Square) tree and shrub maintenance
• Recap of attendance at Columbia Borough Shade Tree Committee Monthly Meeting

Borough Council

The Manheim Borough Council will meet to approve bills, a paving change order, and a resolution setting the 2027 minimum municipal obligation for police and non-uniformed pension plans. They will also consider a handicapped parking space on South Grant Street and discuss a revised concept plan for 15 E. High Street. The agenda includes routine reports and an executive session if needed.

• Change Order 1 for 2026 Paving Improvements: increase of $3,473.45, total $233,555.74
• Resolution 2026-40: 2027 Minimum Municipal Obligation for Non-Uniformed and Police Pension Plans
• Approval of handicapped parking space – 1st block of S. Grant Street (east side)
• Discussion of revised concept plan for 15 E. High Street
• Payment of bills: General Fund $189,038.69, Capital Fund $29,409.46

Planning Commission

The Manheim Borough Planning Commission will consider proposed amendments to the subdivision and land development ordinance regarding street frontage improvements, and to the zoning ordinance to address data center use. The meeting includes public comment on agenda items and approval of the June 15, 2026 minutes.

• Proposed Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance Amendments: Street Frontage Improvements
• Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments: Data Center Use
• Approval of 06/15/2026 Meeting Minutes

Borough Council

The Manheim Borough Council will vote on several items, including advertising zoning ordinance amendments to permit data centers as a conditional use in Industrial and PC-1 Zones, and approving a 60-month lease for a new 2026 Ford F-550 dump truck. They will also consider appointing Jeff Mumma to the Historic Commission, authorizing sheriff's sales for delinquent properties, and extending a conditional job offer to a police candidate. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and reports.

• Advertise zoning amendments for data centers (conditional use in Industrial/PC-1 Zones) and SALDO changes (park fees, street reconstruction, curbing/sidewalk standards)
• Lease 2026 Ford F-550 dump truck for 60 months: $20,662.50 initial capital, $1,775.45/month
• Authorize writs of execution and sheriff's sales for delinquent properties (Portnoff Law Associates)
• Extend conditional job offer to Ambrogio Giambanco (police candidate) pending background checks
• Approve Resolution 40-2026 appointing Jeff Mumma to Historic Commission

Historic Commission

The Manheim Borough Historic Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from April 2026 and review a request by Phil Fiore for 133 N Main to replace two windows with French doors and potentially add a deck on the north side of the building. The request is classified as Type II, 3. No other business is listed.

• Review of application by Phil Fiore for 133 N Main: replace two windows with French doors, potentially leading to a new deck on north side
• Approval of minutes from April 2026 Historic Commission meeting
• Vacant member seat on the commission

Borough Council

The Manheim Borough Council met on July 28, 2026, to discuss and approve financial reports, committee updates, and new business items. The meeting included approval of bills totaling $38,570.75, updates from staff and committees, and decisions on new projects and ordinances.

• Approval of $3,472.98 payment to Radio Maintenance, Inc. for emergency management radios
• Approval of $15,366.00 addendum to Phased Stream Restoration Project agreement with Rettew
• Referral of 265 South Charlotte Street to Vacant Property Reinvestment Program
• Change Order 6 for EMS Building Conversion Project reduces contract total by $2,623.40
• Approval of $1,500 landscaping for Memorial Park benches

The Manheim Borough Council approved the payment of bills totaling $290,623.51 across general and capital funds, and ratified a $38,570.75 bill list. They also approved a letter of support for a historical marker grant, a $3,472.98 payment for emergency radios, and a $15,366.00 addendum to the stream restoration agreement. A conditional job offer was not voted on because the candidate withdrew.

• Approved 7/14/2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $290,623.51 (6-0)
• Approved letter of support for William G. Pomroy Foundation grant for historical marker at Shearer's Mill Bridge (6-0)
• Approved $3,472.98 payment to Radio Maintenance, Inc. for emergency radios (6-0)
• Approved $15,366.00 addendum to Phased Stream Restoration Project agreement with Rettew (6-0)
• Moved to executive session for personnel matter (6-0)
• Adjourned at 7:30 p.m. (6-0)

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will meet to discuss ongoing collaboration, education, and borough rules. The body will review the Tree City USA designation and the borough tree inventory and planning process.

• Borough Tree Inventory/Planning
• Tree City USA Designation
• Mini Park tree and shrub updates
• Manheim Farm Show Booth
• Borough Rules and Regulations

The Manheim Borough Shade Tree Commission met on July 27, 2026, and approved the previous meeting minutes. The commission made a formal recommendation to Borough Council to replace the trees and shrubs in the Mini Park at the Square, and will seek feedback on next steps. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were discussions or updates.

• Approved June 29, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended to Borough Council to replace Mini Park trees and shrubs

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review and certify pre-employment testing results for entry-level police officers. This includes evaluating physical agility, written, and oral board exams to establish a final eligibility list and candidate rankings.

• Certification of pre-employment testing for entry-level police officers
• Review of written and oral board exams (70% minimum passing score)
• Certification of eligibility list and final candidate rankings
• Issuance of disqualified letters

Borough Council

The Manheim Borough Council will consider approving a change order that deletes landscaping from the EMS Building Conversion Project, reducing the contract to $839,086.27, and a resolution referring 265 South Charlotte Street to the Vacant Property Reinvestment Program. Other items include approval for an officer to pursue a second master's degree, a National Night Out event application, and a directive to the Planning Commission to study data center zoning. The council will also pay bills totaling $277,370.83 and receive reports on parks, police, and the Oak Street Bridge closure.

• Approval of Resolution 39-2026 referring 265 South Charlotte Street to the Vacant Property Reinvestment Program
• Approval of Change Order 6 deleting landscaping scope for the EMS Building Conversion Project, decreasing contract by $2,623.40 to $839,086.27
• Approval for Officer Michael Klock to pursue a second Master's degree under tuition reimbursement
• Approval of a Non-Street Special Event Application for National Night Out on August 5, 2026, at the Farm Show Building
• Direction to the Planning Commission to recommend revisions to the Zoning Ordinance regarding data centers

Borough Council approved several financial payments and a property referral to the Vacant Property Reinvestment Program. The council also authorized landscaping for Memorial Park and tuition reimbursement for a police officer. Additionally, the Planning Commission was directed to establish guidelines for potential data center proposals.

• Approved payment of bills for General Fund ($265,317.42) and Capital Fund ($12,053.41) (6-0)
• Approved landscaping for Memorial Park benches not to exceed $1,500.00 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 39-2026 referring 265 South Charlotte Street to Vacant Property Reinvestment Program (6-0)
• Approved Change Order 6 to delete landscaping for EMS Building Conversion Project, reducing contract to $839,086.27 (6-0)
• Approved tuition reimbursement for Officer Michael Klock to pursue a second Master’s degree (6-0)
• Approved National Night Out special event application for August 4, 2026 (6-0)
• Directed Planning Commission to recommend Zoning Ordinance revisions regarding data centers (6-0)
• Approved 6/30/2026 meeting minutes (6-0)

Borough Council

The Manheim Borough Council will vote on several new business items including a final one-year contract extension for trash services with Casella Waste Systems, a payment for police vehicle equipment, and a time extension for a subdivision plan. They will also consider a recommendation to approve the selection of top firms for construction inspection on the Market Square Improvement project, along with multiple special event applications and a fencing replacement at Hollinger Field. Reports from committees, the mayor, police chief, and staff are also scheduled.

• Approval of a final one-year contract extension for 2027 trash services with Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
• Approval of a payment of $3,980.89 for installation of lights and sirens on a police vehicle
• Approval of submission for Construction Inspection Services Selection for Market Square Improvement (top 3 firms: CDR Maguire, JBC Associates, ATCS)
• Approval of a time extension request for 50-52 N. Charlotte St Subdivision and Land Development Plan
• Approval of Secure 2.0 Act amendment to Borough 457(b) Plan with $250 authorization

Borough Council approved a one-year trash service extension with Casella Waste Systems, Inc. and selected top-ranked firms for Market Square Improvement construction inspection. The council also authorized several small-scale public works expenditures and approved multiple special event applications.

• Approved 2027 trash services contract extension with Casella Waste Systems, Inc (6-0)
• Approved top 3 consultants for Market Square Improvement Project, ranking CDR McGuire first (6-0)
• Approved up to $5,300 for office furniture and equipment cleanout at 15 E. High Street (6-0)
• Approved $3,980.89 for police vehicle lights and sirens (6-0)
• Approved up to $600 for temporary outfield fencing at Hollinger Field (6-0)
• Approved $250 for Borough 457(b) Plan amendment per Secure 2.0 Act (6-0)
• Approved time extension for 50-52 N. Charlotte Street Subdivision and Land Development Plan (6-0)
• Approved special event applications for White Oak Church, Oasis Teen Central, and Manheim Lions Club (6-0)

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will hear a presentation from Emily Broich of Columbia Borough regarding tree inventories and a program to give trees to Manheim residents. The commission will also review old business items including collaboration with the school district, funding, Tree City USA designation, trees for the banks on the square, and updates on the mini park at the square.

• Discussion with Emily Broich on tree inventories and tree giveaways to residents
• Tree City USA designation
• Trees for the banks on the square
• Borough tree inventory and planning
• Mini Park tree and shrub updates

The Manheim Borough Shade Tree Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting. The commission discussed drafting a 'Protection of Trees' document for borough property, explored tree inventory options based on Columbia Borough's example, and gave away one tree to a resident. No formal decisions were made on these items, which remain under discussion.

• Approved May 27, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Gave away 1 tree to a borough resident

Planning Commission

The Manheim Borough Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and take public comment on agenda items.

• Proposed Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance Amendments

The Manheim Borough Planning Commission discussed proposed amendments to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) regarding park and recreation dedication fees and street, sidewalk, and curb improvements. The commission expressed general support for moving forward with the amendments as presented. Staff and the Borough Engineer were asked to consult the Borough Solicitor to determine if an officially adopted park and recreation plan exists, and to start the process if not, so a dedication fee can be established per the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. No formal vote was taken on the amendments; the only votes were to approve the prior meeting's minutes and to adjourn, both passing unanimously (6-0).

• Approved minutes of 5/18/2026 meeting (6-0)
• Discussed SALDO amendments on park dedication fees and street improvements; no vote taken
• Directed staff and engineer to consult solicitor on park and recreation plan status
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (6-0)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider two new business items: approving an investment policy statement for the uniformed and non-uniformed pensions, and granting permission for the Manheim School District to relocate their equipment shed to the football stadium. The meeting also includes financial reports with bill payments totaling $156,720.45, updates from the Parks and Pool Committee including a Boy Scout Eagle Scout project for Market Square Gazebo restoration and pickle ball courts, as well as reports from the Mayor and Police Chief.

• Approval of investment policy statement for uniformed and non-uniformed pensions
• Manheim School District to move equipment shed to left of endzone bleachers at football stadium
• Boy Scout Eagle Scout Project – Market Square Gazebo Restoration
• Stadium Storage Shed Proposal discussion
• Payment of bills: General Fund $131,336.86, Capital Fund $25,383.59

The council adopted the 2026 investment policy statement for uniformed and non‑uniformed pensions and approved several routine items, including payment of bills, the prior meeting minutes, and projects such as a stadium storage shed move, a gazebo restoration, and painting pickleball court lines. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 5/26/2026 meeting minutes (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Approved payment of bills – General Fund $131,336.86, Capital Fund $25,383.59 (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Approved Eagle Scout project to restore Market Square Gazebo (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Approved stadium storage shed relocation to left of end‑zone bleachers (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Approved painting tennis and pickleball lines on lower courts, not to exceed $1,000 (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Approved investment policy statement for uniformed and non‑uniformed pensions (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Adjourned meeting (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)

Shade Tree Commission

The Manheim Borough Shade Tree Commission meets to discuss ongoing projects including Tree City USA designation, a borough tree inventory and planning, tree updates for the Mini Park at the Square, and trees for the banks on the square. The agenda also covers collaboration with the school district, newsletter messaging, and website updates. No votes on ordinances or contracts are listed.

• Discussion of Tree City USA designation status
• Borough tree inventory and planning update
• Trees for the banks on the square
• Mini Park (at the Square) tree and shrub updates
• Collaboration with Manheim Central School District

The Manheim Borough Shade Tree Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 30, 2026 meeting. No other votes were taken; the meeting consisted of discussion on drafting a tree protection document, newsletter topics, and tree wells. No substantive decisions or actions were made.

• Approved March 30, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Borough Council

The council will hold a public hearing to consider applying for a Community Development Block Grant for the Adele Avenue Turnaround and Pedestrian Improvements. New business includes approving an $11,159.42 payment for the Miller Drive Drainage Improvement Project, authorizing a special event at Mummau Park, and directing the Planning Commission to recommend revisions to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance regarding road frontage, curbs, sidewalks, and park dedication fees. The council will also consider authorizing survey/design work for 68 Crescent Drive and discuss Wolf Street Parking Lot enforcement.

• Public hearing on CDBG grant for Adele Avenue Turnaround and Pedestrian Improvements
• Approval of $11,159.42 payment to Barrasso Excavation for Miller Drive Drainage Improvement Project (county pays $10,000, borough $1,159.42)
• Direct Planning Commission to recommend revisions to Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance on road frontage, curb/sidewalk, and park dedication fees
• Authorization for survey/design work at 68 Crescent Drive
• Special event application for Water’s Edge Ministries Kids Club at Mummau Park (July 6–10, 2026)

The council unanimously approved several items, including the application for a Community Development Block Grant to fund the Adele Avenue turnaround and pedestrian improvements. It also authorized a $6,000 survey for drainage at 68 Crescent Drive and a $11,159.42 payment to Barrasso Excavation for the Miller Drive drainage project. Additional approvals covered the 5/12/2026 meeting minutes, bill payments, a special event at Mummau Park, and a directive for the Planning Commission to revise subdivision ordinances.

• Approved 5/12/2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved payment of bills: General Fund $174,304.83, Capital Fund $36,243.93 (4-0)
• Authorized $6,000 survey and design for 68 Crescent Drive drainage issue (4-0)
• Approved application for CDBG Grant for Adele Avenue Turnaround and Pedestrian Improvements (4-0)
• Approved $11,159.42 payment to Barrasso Excavation for Miller Drive Drainage Improvement Project (4-0)
• Approved Non-Street Special Event Application for Water’s Edge Ministries Kids Club at Mummau Park, July 6‑10, 2026 (4-0)
• Directed Planning Commission to recommend subdivision ordinance revisions (road frontage, curb, sidewalk, park fees) (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Manheim Borough Planning Commission will consider a 2026 Community Development Block Grant application for the Adele Avenue Turnaround and Pedestrian Improvements project. The meeting also includes routine business: officer reorganization, approval of prior minutes, and public comment periods.

• 2026 CDBG application for Adele Avenue Turnaround and Pedestrian Improvements

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to retain its current organizational structure and approved minutes from November 17, 2025. The main substantive action was a unanimous vote to provide a letter of support for the borough's 2026 Community Development Block Grant application, which would fund a turnaround at the eastern terminus of Adele Avenue, pedestrian walkways, and drainage improvements.

• Kept current organizational structure: Chair Eshleman, Vice Chair Haldeman, Secretary Zug (5-0)
• Approved November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Voted to provide a letter of support for 2026 CDBG application for Adele Avenue Turnaround and Pedestrian Improvements (5-0)

Borough Council

The Manheim Borough Council will consider several new business items at its May 12 meeting, including approval of Ordinance 698 establishing rapid entry key box requirements, resolutions to change the non-uniformed pension fund trustee and appoint a building code official and zoning officer, and hiring a police officer. The meeting also includes reports from the mayor, police chief, and committees, as well as payment of bills totaling $116,827.81.

• Approval of Ordinance 698 amending the Construction Code to require rapid entry key boxes
• Resolution 36-2026 to remove PNC as pension trustee and appoint Charles Schwab Trust Bank as custodian, with Conrad Siegel as investment advisor
• Resolution 37-2026 designating Joshua Nelson as Building Code Official and authorizing third-party plan review
• Resolution 38-2026 appointing Scott Hain as Zoning Officer/Floodplain Administrator and John Kennelly as Code Compliance Officer
• Hiring Seth Adomnik as a police officer effective May 18, 2026

The Council approved multiple resolutions regarding pension management, building codes, and zoning appointments. Additionally, the Council authorized funding for pool area maintenance and a CDBG grant application.

• Approved 4/28/2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills ($63,687.50 General Fund; $53,140.31 Capital Fund) (6-0)
• Approved Church Softball Group to refurbish Pool Field Bleachers (6-0)
• Approved $4,000.00 for grading and seeding near the Lap Pool (6-0)
• Approved advertising for a CDBG grant hearing regarding Adele Avenue (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 698 regarding rapid entry key box requirements (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 36-2026 regarding pension fund trustees and custodians (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 37-2026 designating Joshua Nelson as Building Code Official (6-0)

Borough Council

The Manheim Borough Council will vote on advertising a draft ordinance that would require rapid entry key boxes on buildings under the construction codes. The council also considers approvals for several infrastructure projects, a three-year energy contract, and four special event applications. Payments and change orders for pedestrian, bridge, EMS, and drainage projects are on the table.

• Approval to advertise draft Ordinance 698 amending construction codes to require rapid entry key boxes
• Payment of $8,700.52 to LB Construction Enterprises for the East High Street Pedestrian Improvement Project
• Approval of a 3-year energy supply contract with UGI South for the police station and borough hall
• Quote of $23,977.80 to Stable Hollow Woodworking for Shearer's Mill Bridge Repair Project
• Change order ($1,241 increase) and payment of $53,380.68 for the Miller Drive Drainage Improvement Project (partially LCHRA-funded)

Council approved several construction payments for drainage, pedestrian, and EMS projects. They also authorized repairs for the Shearer’s Mill Bridge and a new energy contract for municipal buildings. Three special event applications were approved, while one was tabled.

• Approved $23,977.80 for Shearer’s Mill Bridge repairs (6-0)
• Approved 3-year energy supplier contract with UGI South (6-0)
• Approved advertising draft Ordinance 698 for rapid entry key box requirements (6-0)
• Approved $53,380.68 payment and $1,241.00 change order for Miller Drive Drainage project (6-0)
• Approved $8,700.52 for East High Street Pedestrian Improvement Project (6-0)
• Approved $22,771.62 in combined payments for EMS Building Conversion Project (6-0)
• Approved $6,533.57 for intersection preventative maintenance (6-0)
• Approved All-Star Football Game, Summer Block Party, and Baron Invitational events (6-0)

Shade Tree Commission

This is a routine meeting of the Manheim Borough Shade Tree Commission with no binding votes or public hearings. The commission will discuss planning to document and map trees on municipal property, collaboration with local organizations, funding needs and grants, and the Tree City USA designation. Old business also includes updates on a mini park, newsletter content, and a future dedicated page on the borough website.

• Planning to document and map trees on municipal property
• Discussion of Tree City USA designation
• Funding needs and grants for tree projects
• Trees for the banks on the square
• Collaboration with Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance and Lancaster Conservancy

The Commission discussed drafting a tree protection document and plans to map municipal trees. Discussions included potential student collaboration with Manheim Central School District and updates on the Mini Park project.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Planned documentation and mapping of trees on Municipal Property
• Proposed a $60 consultation fee from Go Native Tree Farm for future approval

Borough Council

The Manheim Borough Council will consider multiple resolutions and ordinances at its April 14 meeting, including a cable franchise agreement with Blue Ridge Cable Technologies, changes to the police pension fund trustees, and amendments to parking lot and planning commission regulations. They will also award contracts for the S. Oak Street Bridge Repair ($58,660.30) and various paving projects ($230,082.29), and approve payment applications for the EMS Building Conversion project. The meeting includes public comment and reports from the mayor, police chief, and committees.

• Approval of Resolution 34-2026: cable franchise agreement with Blue Ridge Cable Technologies, Inc.
• Approval of Resolution 35-2026: change police pension fund trustees to Charles Schwab Trust Bank, with Conrad Siegel as investment advisor
• Ordinance 696 to amend Wolf Street Municipal Parking Lot Regulations
• Ordinance 697 to modify number of Planning Commission members
• Award of S. Oak Street Bridge Repair Project to CriLon Corporation for $58,660.30 and paving projects to Pennsy Supply, Inc. for $230,082.29

Council unanimously approved a new cable franchise agreement with Blue Ridge Cable Technologies, Inc., and restructured the police pension fund trustee and custodian arrangements. They also awarded contracts for the S. Oak Street Bridge repair ($58,660.30) and multiple paving projects ($230,082.29). Ordinances updating Wolf Street parking lot regulations and modifying the Planning Commission membership were passed. All decisions were approved 5-0.

• Approved Resolution 34-2026 authorizing cable franchise agreement with Blue Ridge Cable Technologies (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 35-2026 removing Conrad Siegel as trustee, confirming council as trustee, adding Charles Schwab Trust Bank as custodian, and designating Conrad Siegel as investment advisor for the police pension fund (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 696 amending Wolf Street Municipal Parking Lot Regulations (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 697 modifying number of Planning Commission members (5-0)
• Awarded CriLon Corporation $58,660.30 for S. Oak Street Bridge Repair Project (5-0)
• Awarded Pennsy Supply, Inc. $230,082.29 for various borough paving projects (5-0)
• Approved $2,970.00 payment to Garden Spot Mechanical and $26,419.13, $40,610.00, $77,490.00 payments to East Coast Contracting for EMS Building Conversion (5-0)
• Approved advertising Codes and Zoning Compliance Officer vacancy (5-0)

Borough Council

The Manheim Borough Council will vote on several contracts and policy actions, including a payment of $151,898.40 to Barrasso Excavations for the Miller Drive Drainage Improvement Project. The meeting also includes adoption of the Comprehensive Plan for the Manheim Central Region 2026, a professional services agreement for pension fund investment management, and ordinance amendments affecting parking lot hours and Planning Commission membership.

• Approve payment of $151,898.40 from Lancaster County Redevelopment Authority to Barrasso Excavations for Miller Drive Drainage Improvement Project
• Ratify Change Order with East Coast Contracting for $28,009.67, raising the contract total to $841,709.67 for EMS Building Conversion Project
• Authorize professional services agreement for Pension Fund Investment Management Advisory Services for Police and Non‑Uniformed Pension Plans
• Adopt Resolution No. 33‑2026 to adopt the Comprehensive Plan for the Manheim Central Region 2026
• Authorize Ordinance No. 696 (municipal parking lot hours) and Ordinance No. 697 (reduce Planning Commission membership from eight to seven)

The Manheim Borough Council approved the 2026 Comprehensive Plan for the Central Region and adopted several resolutions and contracts, all by unanimous 6‑yea votes. Additional approvals included a shed at Rettew Stadium, a pension fund investment advisory agreement, and a $151,898.40 payment for the Miller Drive Drainage Improvement Project. The council also adopted April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and authorized various traffic signal and public‑works agreements.

• Adopted Resolution No. 33-2026 Comprehensive Plan (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Adopted Resolution No. 32-2026 declaring April Sexual Assault Awareness Month (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Approved shed placement at Rettew Stadium (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Approved professional services agreement for Police and Non‑Uniformed Pension Fund Investment Management (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Approved payment of $151,898.40 to Barrasso Excavations for Miller Drive Drainage Improvement Project (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Approved General Reimbursement Grant Agreement for Federal Highway‑Aid projects (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Approved Commonwealth and Municipal Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Approved change order increasing East Coast Contracting contract by $28,009.67 (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will discuss collaborative efforts with local groups, funding needs and grant opportunities, and the Tree City USA designation. They plan to document and map trees on municipal property and develop messaging for the borough newsletter and website. Updates on mini‑park trees and shrubs will also be reviewed.

• Collaboration with Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance and other partners
• Funding needs and potential grants for tree projects
• Tree City USA designation discussion
• Planning to document and map trees on municipal property
• Mini‑park tree and shrub updates

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the February 23, 2026 meeting. Randy Lauver was tasked with contacting Dave Root of Root’s Nurseries to arrange a meeting about tree removal and planting for the Mini Park project. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved February 23, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Randy Lauver to contact Dave Root and schedule meeting (assigned)

Civil Service Commission

The Manheim Borough Civil Service Commission is meeting to discuss a current police candidate. The commission will also consider approving the advertisement for an entry-level police officer.

• Discussion regarding the current police candidate
• Approval to advertise for an entry-level police officer

The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 3 special meeting. The commission also unanimously approved a motion to advertise for an entry‑level police officer meeting ACT 120 requirements by July 15, 2026. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved March 3 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement for an entry‑level police officer (unanimous)

Borough Council

The borough council approved a $23,790.15 payment to Mar‑Allen Concrete Products for repairs to the South Oak Street Bridge. It also authorized Lancaster Civil Engineering to begin bidding on remaining bridge repairs and approved a landlord subordination and waiver agreement for Beezer Entertainment as the landlord of Kauffman Park. Additional actions included establishing a committee to evaluate pension investment advisory proposals and approving several on‑street special event applications.

• Payment of $23,790.15 to Mar‑Allen Concrete Products for South Oak Street Bridge repair
• Authorization for Lancaster Civil Engineering to bid out remaining bridge repairs
• Landlord Subordination and Waiver for Beezer Entertainment as landlord of Kauffman Park
• Memorandum appointing a Pension Investment Advisory RFP Evaluation Committee
• Approval of multiple on‑street special event applications (e.g., Chiques Creek Youth Group BBQ, VFW Easter Egg Hunt)

The borough council approved the Educational Assistance Policy and the Emotional Support Animal Policy, each with a 6‑yea, 0‑nay vote. It also authorized the on‑street special event application for the VFW Parade on May 25. Additional actions included approving payment of bills and the Keys in the Park piano installation.

• Approved payment of bills ($4,824.60 total; General Fund $205,513.95, Capital Fund $72,357.26) – vote 6-0
• Approved Keys in the Park piano installation – vote 6-0
• Approved Manheim Borough Educational Assistance Policy – vote 6-0
• Ratified Manheim Borough Emotional Support Animal Policy – vote 6-0
• Approved On‑Street Special Event Application for VFW Parade on May 25 – vote 6-0
• Approved 2/24/2026 council meeting minutes – vote 6-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 6-0

Civil Service Commission

The Manheim Borough Civil Service Commission will certify the results of its oral board exams and adopt the final eligibility ranking for civil service positions. The meeting also includes routine items such as public comment, a police chief report, approval of minutes, and the possibility of an executive session.

• Certify Civil Service Oral Board Exams
• Finalize eligibility ranking
• Approve meeting minutes
• Police Chief Report
• Public comment (3‑minute remarks, 6‑minute for groups)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Manheim Borough Zoning Hearing Board will meet to continue a hearing and render a decision regarding a property at 167 S Main Street. The board will also review and approve minutes from February 2026.

• Case ZH 2026-01: Variance request for minimum square footage and maximum number of bedrooms in COA at 167 S Main Street

Borough Council

The Manheim Borough Council approved several capital expenditures, including a $126,607.50 contract with East Coast Contracting for construction of a new Borough building. It also authorized a $12,790.00 payment to ESCO Security for a police department entry‑system upgrade and a $23,790.15 payment to Mar‑Allen Concrete for South Oak Street Bridge repairs. Additional approvals covered a food‑truck event at the Fire Department on June 7 and flood‑plain maintenance projects totaling $27,595.00.

• Approve $126,607.50 contract to East Coast Contracting, Inc. for new Borough building construction
• Approve $12,790.00 payment to ESCO Security for Police Department entry‑system upgrade
• Approve $23,790.15 payment to Mar‑Allen Concrete Products Inc. for South Oak Street Bridge repair
• Approve on‑street food‑truck event at Manheim Fire Department on June 7 (10 a.m.–5 p.m.)
• Approve $18,000 for Memorial Park, $5,500 for Logan Park, and $4,095 for Police/EMS basin flood‑plain maintenance

The Manheim Borough Council approved several items, including a memorandum to appoint a pension investment advisory RFP evaluation committee, a landlord subordination waiver for Beezer Entertainment, a $23,790.15 payment to Mar‑Allen Concrete for South Oak Street Bridge repair, and authorizations for bridge repair bidding and multiple special events. All motions passed unanimously with a 6‑yea, 0‑nay vote. No other business was taken.

• Approved memorandum to appoint Pension Investment Advisory RFP Evaluation Committee (6-0)
• Approved Landlord Subordination and Waiver for Beezer Entertainment (6-0)
• Approved payment of $23,790.15 to Mar‑Allen Concrete Products Inc. for South Oak Street Bridge repair (6-0)
• Approved authorization for Lancaster Civil Engineering to begin bidding on South Oak Street Bridge repairs (6-0)
• Approved On‑Street Special Event for Chiques Creek Youth Group Chicken BBQ, Market Square, April 3, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Non‑Street Special Event for VFW Post #5956 Easter Egg‑Hunt, Mummau Park, March 28, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved On‑Street Special Event for Elizabethtown Beagle Club Chicken BBQ, Market Square, March 27 & April 10, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Manheim Fire Department Special Fire Police security for Penryn Fire Company Mud Sale, March 21, 2026 (6-0)

Shade Tree Commission

The Manheim Shade Tree Commission will meet to discuss collaboration with local organizations, potential funding sources, and the designation of Manheim as a Tree City USA. The agenda also includes planning for tree planting on the square and developing a newsletter.

• Collaboration with Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance and Manheim Central School District
• Discussion on Tree City USA designation
• Planning for trees on the square
• Development of a newsletter
• Review of funding needs and grants

Civil Service Commission

The Manheim Borough Civil Service Commission will certify the results of its civil service exam. It will vote to adopt version v.2026-02 of the Oral Board Interview Examination, replacing version v.2025-12. The commission will also invite all eligible candidates to an oral board interview scheduled for January 28, 2026, and review the 2025 Annual Report.

• Certify Civil Service Exam Results
• Approve v.2026-02 Oral Board Interview Examination to replace v.2025-12
• Invite eligible candidates to Oral Board Interview Examination on Jan 28, 2026
• Review 2025 Annual Report
• Public comment period for residents (up to 3 or 6 minutes per speaker)

The Manheim Borough Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting, certified the results of the pre‑employment tests, adopted a revised oral board examination, set a February 28, 2026 interview date for eligible candidates, delegated interviewer selection to Chief Riggle, and approved the annual report.

• Approved December 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Certified physical agility and written exam results (unanimous)
• Adopted Oral Board Examination v2026-02 with typo correction and 45‑minute interview time (unanimous)
• Invited eligible candidates to oral board interview on February 28, 2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chief Riggle to select three oral board interviewers (unanimous)
• Approved the Civil Service Commission Annual Report (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Borough's cable franchise agreement. The body is also considering several capital expenditures for police equipment, building construction, and park maintenance.

• Public hearing on the Borough's cable franchise agreement
• Proposed $126,607.50 payment to East Coast Contracting, Inc. for new Borough building construction
• Proposed $12,790.00 for Police Department entry system upgrade from ESCO Security
• Proposed floodplain maintenance contracts with Land Studies totaling $27,595.00
• Food truck event application for Manheim Fire Department on June 7

The council unanimously approved several contracts, including a $126,607.50 agreement with East Coast Contracting for construction of the new Borough building and a $12,790 ESCO Security upgrade for the police department entry system. Additional approvals covered floodplain maintenance funding, a food‑truck event on June 7, and a no‑cost newsletter services agreement with Hometown Press. The meeting also moved to and closed a public hearing on the cable franchise agreement and exited executive session.

• Approved $897.00 bill payment ratification (4-0)
• Approved $12,790 ESCO Security police entry system upgrade (4-0)
• Approved $126,607.50 East Coast Contracting construction of new Borough building (4-0)
• Approved food‑truck event at Fire Department June 7, 10 am–5 pm (4-0)
• Approved no‑cost newsletter services agreement with Hometown Press (4-0)
• Approved floodplain maintenance contracts: $18,000 Memorial Park, $5,500 Logan Park, $4,095 Police/EMS basin (4-0)
• Approved motion to move to Public Hearing on Cable Franchise Agreement (4-0)
• Approved motion to exit Executive Session (6-0)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Manheim Borough Zoning Hearing Board will review and render a decision on a variance request submitted by Jonathan King for 167 S Main Street. The request concerns minimum square footage and the maximum number of bedrooms allowed under the Certificate of Appropriateness. The meeting also includes routine approval of the September 2025 minutes and a public comment period.

• Decision on variance request (Case ZH 2026-01) for 167 S Main Street
• Approval of September 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment session

The board approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to continue the variance hearing for 167 S Main Street to the next month, March 2, 2026, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The board also unanimously kept its structure unchanged and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Continued variance hearing for 167 S Main St to March 2, 2026 (5-0)
• Kept ZHB structure the same as last year (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)