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Manheim public meetings in 2023

26 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 12, 2023

Borough Council

Manheim Borough Council to vote on 2024 budget and tax rate

The Borough Council will consider the 2024 budget and a resolution to keep the 2024 tax rate unchanged from 2023. The body will also review a flood ordinance and a new fee schedule.

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Tue Nov 28, 2023

Borough Council

Council considers 2024 budget and S Oak St Bridge grant application

The Borough Council is reviewing the draft 2023/2024 budget and a grant application for the S Oak St Bridge. The meeting includes reports on non-compliant sidewalks and the Market Square Improvement Project.

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Tue Nov 28, 2023

Borough Council

Manheim Borough Council to discuss 2024 budget and E High Storm Sewer Project

The Borough Council will review financial reports and consider actions regarding the E High Storm Sewer Project. The body is also authorizing the advertising of the 2024 Budget and tax ordinance. A police personnel matter will be addressed in executive session.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023

Borough Council

Manheim Borough Council to review draft budget and vehicle replacements

The Borough Council will discuss the current draft budget projections and target dates for adoption. The body is also considering the replacement of two public works vehicles through the eFleet program.

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Tue Oct 31, 2023

Borough Council

Manheim Borough Council to discuss 2024 trash rates and infrastructure

The Borough Council will review 2024 trash rates and a resolution for the sale of surplus personal property. The meeting includes reports on the S. Oak St Bridge and the Market Square Improvement Project. Members will also discuss a potential YMCA partnership for the community pool.

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Tue Oct 31, 2023

Borough Council

Manheim Borough Council hires new police officer

The Borough Council is meeting to approve contractor payments and discuss 2024 trash rates. The body is also reviewing proposals for the Baron Brewfest and new welcome signs. The council unanimously approved the hiring of Usiel Reyes as a police officer.

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Tue Oct 10, 2023

Borough Council

Council to discuss 2024 police budget and stormwater project requests

The Manheim Borough Council will consider the 2024 police budget and a leaf machine trade-in resolution. The meeting includes updates on the Market Square Improvement Project and the Community Pool/YMCA partnership status.

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Tue Oct 10, 2023

Borough Council

Council to approve 2024 police budget and leaf machine purchase

Manheim Borough Council will vote on the 2024 police budget for submission to Rapho Township, approve a $9,299.10 capital fund invoice for a leaf machine trade-in, and hear updates on the Market Square improvement project, flood ordinance, and pool/YMCA partnership. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and bill payments.

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Tue Sep 26, 2023

Borough Council

Council to approve $212K in paving invoices, hear reports

The Manheim Borough Council will consider approving contractor invoices totaling over $212,000 for paving work, along with other bills. They will also hear reports from the mayor, police chief, and staff, and discuss several items including a special event application, a quick ticket appeal, and the Market Square improvement project.

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Tue Sep 12, 2023

Borough Council

Council to vote on public comments policy and MMO resolution

The Manheim Borough Council is meeting to approve minutes, consider resolutions on public comments policy and MMO, and review financial reports including bill payments. They will also discuss new business such as a special event application and a grant reimbursement request, and old business including benches at Memorial Park and the Market Square Improvement Project. An executive session is scheduled for legal and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Council denies motion to proceed with Market Square Improvement plan

The council approved several unanimous resolutions, including Resolution 15‑2023 (public comment policy) and Resolution 16‑2023 (MMO). It also approved the Light the Night special event, the Veterans’ Memorial Project grant reimbursement, and the draft bench project for Memorial Park. A motion to move forward with the Market Square Improvement plan was denied after public comment. In executive session, the council unanimously approved a trash payment plan for Jeffrey Fritz and discussions with NWEMS.

Tue Aug 29, 2023

Borough Council

Council to vote on police pension, CDBG grant, and Rapho police agreement

The Manheim Borough Council is meeting to approve minutes, special event applications, and financial bills, and to discuss several old business items including Ordinance 683 on police pension, acceptance of a $130,000 CDBG grant, Resolution 14-2023 for Rapho Police Services, and the Market Square Improvement Project. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

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✓ Decided: Manheim Borough Council approves police pension ordinance and $130,000 grant

Council approved a police pension ordinance, a police services agreement, and the acceptance of a $130,000 CDBG grant. The meeting also included extensive public testimony regarding the Market Square improvement project, though no final decision on the project's scope was recorded.

Tue Aug 8, 2023

Borough Council

Council to direct engineer on Market Square project, consider EMS provider change

Manheim Borough Council will meet to decide next steps on the Market Square Improvement Project, consider a resolution designating Penn State Life Lion LLC as EMS provider, and discuss a police services agreement with Rapho Township. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and special event applications, plus reports from the mayor, police chief, and staff.

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✓ Decided: Council designates Penn State Life Lion LLC as EMS provider for 2024

Borough Council approved a new EMS provider and a security camera system for Mummau Park. The Market Square discussion was tabled to a larger venue due to capacity limits. The Borough Manager reported receiving nearly $250,000 for flood mitigation design and permitting.

Tue Jul 25, 2023

Borough Council

Council to hear Market Square project comments, approve $112K in contractor invoices

The Manheim Borough Council is meeting to hear a visitor's comments on the Market Square Project, approve contractor invoices totaling over $112,000, and consider a special event application for Baron Pride Night. The agenda also includes reports from the mayor, police chief, borough engineer, and manager, as well as old business items such as EMS proposals, the pool facility, and a PennDOT winter maintenance contract. No new business items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Manheim Borough Council selects Life Lion as new EMS provider

Council approved Life Lion to provide EMS coverage starting January 2024. The board also approved contractor invoices, a special event application, and a PennDOT winter maintenance contract. Council decided not to pursue the acquisition of used playground equipment from Stiegel Elementary School.

Tue Jul 11, 2023

Borough Council

Manheim Borough Council to consider EMS proposals and vehicle exchange

The Manheim Borough Council is meeting to approve minutes and bills, hear reports from the mayor, police chief, codes officer, and borough manager, and discuss old business including EMS proposals and a resolution for a public works vehicle exchange. The agenda is largely routine, with no public hearing items or special event applications.

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✓ Decided: Manheim Borough Council approves vehicle exchange and bill payments

Council approved the payment of bills totaling $120,747.00 across the General and Capital funds. The council also passed a resolution to exchange a Public Works vehicle through eFleet.

Tue Jun 27, 2023

Borough Council

Manheim Borough Council to consider EMS proposals, camp approval

The Manheim Borough Council will hold its regular meeting on June 27, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes a request to allow overnight camping at the Farm Show Building, a special event application for the Santa Run, approval of contractor invoices and bill payments, and discussion of EMS proposals and termination of an old 457 plan. Reports from the mayor, police chief, borough engineer, and manager will also be presented.

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✓ Decided: Council approves overnight camping for churches at Farm Show Building

Borough Council approved a request for seven churches to camp overnight at the Farm Show Building with extra police patrols. The council also approved the Lions Club Santa Run application and various contractor payments. A motion was passed to terminate an old 457 plan for several officers.

Tue Jun 13, 2023

Borough Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $21,500 playground equipment relocation and traffic ordinance

Borough Council approved a contract for playground equipment relocation and passed a traffic ordinance amendment. The board also authorized several special event applications and approved various fund payments.

Tue May 30, 2023

Borough Council

Council approves $378,880 in bills and amends traffic ordinance

The Manheim Borough Council meets to approve financial payments totaling over $400,000 across various funds. The body will also vote on an amendment to the traffic ordinance and hold a public hearing for a CDBG application. Additionally, the council will approve a $9,750 contract for paving work at Square Alley and Gramby Street.

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✓ Decided: Borough Council approves paving bid and hires Public Works Director

Council approved a $9,750 paving bid for Square Alley and Gramby St and authorized the hiring of a Public Works Director. The board also approved several contractor invoices and a special event application. A public hearing was held regarding a CDBG application to extend sidewalks on East High Street.

Tue May 9, 2023

Borough Council

Council to consider $293,690 drainage bid, camera purchases, flood grant

The Manheim Borough Council is meeting to approve routine financial items, hear reports from the mayor, police chief, codes officer, and borough manager, and take action on several infrastructure items. Key decisions include awarding a $293,690 contract for the East High St drainage project, purchasing security cameras for the Public Works building and Covered Bridge, and authorizing a maintenance agreement for a flood mitigation grant application.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $293,690 drainage project and new security cameras

Borough Council awarded the East High St Drainage Project to Passerini and Sons, Inc. and approved the purchase of three security cameras. Council also authorized a public hearing for a CDBG application and signed a maintenance agreement for a flood mitigation grant.

Tue Apr 25, 2023

Borough Council

Council to vote on deputy codes officers, MAWSA board appointment

The Manheim Borough Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, invoices, and bills. They will also vote on two resolutions: appointing a deputy codes officer and a MAWSA board member. A traffic ordinance amendment is advertised for a future meeting.

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✓ Decided: Borough Council approves special event applications and Market Square payment

Council approved special event applications for Precious Paws Community Cats and MCSD Reading under the Lights. The board authorized a $6,545.69 payment for the Market Square project and approved several bills totaling $92,736.45 across the General and Capital funds. Two resolutions were passed regarding the appointment of a MAWSA board member and an emergency Codes officer.

Tue Apr 11, 2023

Borough Council

Council to vote on leaf composting agreement and code enforcement changes

The Manheim Borough Council is meeting to approve routine items including minutes and bill payments, and to consider new business. Key items include an agreement with Larry Hershey for leaf composting, a recommendation to include code enforcement office with public works staff for emergency overtime, and discussion of designating a deputy for emergency condemnations. The agenda is largely routine with no public hearings or special event applications.

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✓ Decided: Borough Council approves leaf composting agreement and emergency overtime for code office

Council approved a formal agreement with Hershvale Farms for leaf composting and extended emergency overtime provisions to the code enforcement office. The council also discussed the potential to deputize the Fire Chief for emergency condemnations.

Tue Mar 28, 2023

Borough Council

Council to award paving and drainage bids, move bank accounts

Manheim Borough Council will consider awarding contracts for the 2023 paving projects and the East High Street drainage project, including rejecting one bid due to an error. They will also vote on transferring several bank accounts to PLGIT, discuss pool staffing issues with the YMCA, and consider several other items like a stream restoration agreement and playground equipment.

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✓ Decided: Borough Council approves $231,068.20 paving contract

Council approved a paving contract with Martin Paving, Inc. and authorized the transfer of $2 million in general funds to PLGIT. The board also approved several special event applications and a grant application for sidewalk improvements.

Tue Mar 14, 2023

Borough Council

Council to vote on veterans memorial grant, sidewalk aid, franchise deal

Manheim Borough Council will vote on a cooperation agreement for a Veterans' Memorial Project grant, approve sidewalk repair matching funds for homeowners, and consider a BRC franchise agreement extension. The council will also hear reports from the mayor, police chief, and codes officer, and discuss updated park rules.

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✓ Decided: Council approves grant agreement for Veterans’ Memorial Project

Borough Council approved a cooperation agreement for the Veterans’ Memorial Project grant and established matching funds for sidewalk repairs. The council also approved several operational payments and service agreements.

Tue Feb 28, 2023

Borough Council

Council to vote on $26,925 in park maintenance contracts and police pension resolution

The Manheim Borough Council is meeting to approve routine financial items, special event applications, and several contracts, including specialized maintenance for Memorial Park, Logan Park, and the Police Station/NWEMS basin totaling $26,925. They will also consider Resolution 9-2023 regarding the Truist/Police Pension and discuss old business like sidewalk repair matching funds and the West High Street bridge project. The agenda includes public hearings on parking concerns and an executive session on potential litigation and a police coverage contract with Rapho Township.

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✓ Decided: Borough Council approves various park maintenance and event permits

Council approved funding for park maintenance, special event applications, and a lease for a bridge project inspector's office. The board also voted to review the traffic ordinance following resident concerns about parking signs.

Tue Feb 14, 2023

Borough Council

✓ Decided: Council approves bridge project trailer at Mummau Park and Logan Park fencing

Borough Council approved a rental agreement for a construction inspector trailer and funding for park fencing. The council also approved special event applications and general fund bill payments.

Tue Jan 31, 2023

Borough Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $164,500 stream restoration project and new codes officers

Borough Council approved a contract for the Stream restoration project Phase 2 and appointed new codes officers. The council also authorized a new security camera system for the public works building and approved a mower trade-in.

Tue Jan 10, 2023

Borough Council

Council to vote on 2023 appointments, commissions, and bills

The Manheim Borough Council is meeting to approve minutes, pay bills, and hear reports from the mayor, police chief, codes officer, and manager. They will also consider several resolutions to establish commissions and appoint voting delegates for 2023, as well as discuss the Market Square engineering agreement.

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✓ Decided: Manheim Borough Council approves commission appointments and tax bureau delegates

Council approved several resolutions to appoint members to the Civil Service, Shade Tree, Historic, Planning, and MAWSA commissions. The board also appointed municipal voting delegates for the Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau’s Management Committee. Financial bills and previous meeting minutes were approved.