Womelsdorf public meetings in 2025

Womelsdorf Sewer Authority

The Womelsdorf Sewer Authority will meet to review engineer's reports, risk management updates, and approve bills to be paid. The meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2025.

• Review of proposals for the 2025 Ch, 94 Report
• Review of 2025 DRBC Reports
• Review of Mr. Mellon's Report: Equipment & Borough Updates
• Review of Mr. Hoover's Report: Buildings and Grounds
• Approval of bills to be paid and ratified

Borough Council

The Womelsdorf Borough Council will consider several resolutions, including one to allow the tax collector to collect real estate taxes electronically. Other items include adopting specifications for sidewalk repairs and setting employee wages for 2026. The meeting also addresses routine business such as bill payments, payroll, and an old‑business traffic ordinance.

• Resolution authorizing the tax collector to collect real estate taxes electronically
• Resolution adopting details and specifications for the repair of sidewalks
• Resolution setting employee wages for 2026
• Old business: Traffic Ordinance
• Bills to be ratified: approval of $230.00 bills

The borough council approved paying $32,717.71 in bills and ratifying $230.00 in additional bills. It also approved the current payroll and payroll between meetings. Three resolutions were adopted: electronic real‑estate tax collection, employee wages for 2026, and specifications for sidewalk repairs. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved payment of $32,717.71 in bills (unanimous)
• Ratified payment of $230.00 in bills (unanimous)
• Approved current payroll payment (unanimous)
• Approved payroll between meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-11 for electronic real‑estate tax collection (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-12 setting employee wages for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-13 adopting sidewalk repair specifications (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:26 pm (unanimous)

Borough Council

The borough council will approve the minutes from October 21, November 3, and November 18, 2025. It will vote on the list of bills to be paid and on current payroll. New business includes consideration of an EMS Tax Ordinance, the 2026 Budget Approval, a 2026 Tax Ordinance, and 2026 Advertising Meetings.

• Approve October 21, 2025 minutes
• Approve November 3, 2025 minutes
• Approve November 18, 2025 minutes
• Approve list of bills to be paid
• Consider EMS Tax Ordinance

The council approved the 2026 municipal budget, the EMS tax ordinance (2025‑02) and the 2026 tax ordinance, all by unanimous vote. It also approved payment of $47,805.17 in bills and both current and interim payrolls, again unanimously. All three prior meeting minutes were accepted without dissent. The meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.

• Approved 2026 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance 2025‑02 EMS Tax (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance 2025‑03 Tax Ordinance for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved bills to be paid $47,805.17 (unanimous)
• Approved current payroll (unanimous)
• Approved payroll between meetings (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Oct 21 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Co‑Stars 10‑8 accessories quote $12,243.67 (unanimous)

Womelsdorf Sewer Authority

The Authority will meet to review the October 2025 minutes and the November 2025 Treasurer's Report. The board will also consider the ratification of bills to be paid.

• Approval of October 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of November 2025 Treasurer's Report
• Ratification of bills to be paid

Borough Council

The borough council will vote on the list of bills to be paid and approve current payroll. It will hear a request from P & J Pizza for signage in the right‑of‑way and discuss the existing traffic ordinance. New business includes a Water Authority Board item, a sign repair quote, and a ballfield proposal.

• Traffic Ordinance (old business)
• P & J Pizza signage request in right‑of‑way
• Water Authority Board (new business)
• Sign Repair Quote (new business)
• Ballfield Proposal (new business)

The council unanimously approved several expenditures, including a $43,000 SUV for the police department, $1,300 in employee gift cards, a $995 lens for a town sign, and $40,700.27 in outstanding bills. They also authorized roof signage for P & J Pizza and routine payroll payments. No other substantive actions were taken, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:59 p.m.

• Approved purchase of SUV up to $43,000 for police (unanimous)
• Approved $1,300 in employee gift cards (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of sign lens for $995 from lowest bidder (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $40,700.27 in bills (unanimous)
• Approved roof signage for P & J Pizza with permits (unanimous)
• Approved routine payroll payments (unanimous)
• Approved payment of current payroll (unanimous)
• Approved payment of payroll between meetings (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Womelsdorf Borough Council will meet to review the 2026 proposed budget and a tax rate ordinance. The body will also discuss Borough Hall repairs and an intermunicipal agreement.

• 2026 Proposed Budget
• Tax Rate Ordinance
• Borough Hall Repairs
• Intermunicipal Agreement
• WRJA new billing rates

The borough approved a tax rate ordinance to levy an additional .50 mil for EMS and .10 mil for Fire, raising the overall rate from 6.97 to 7.57 mils and increasing the average homeowner tax bill by about $62. The council also approved hiring Ulrich’s to repair water damage for $12,850 and authorized an intermunicipal agreement with Heidelberg Township for volunteer fire company workers' compensation. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved tax rate ordinance for EMS (+.50 mil) and Fire (+.10 mil) – unanimous
• Approved hiring Ulrich’s for water damage repairs ($12,850) – unanimous
• Approved intermunicipal agreement with Heidelberg Township (Resolution 2025-10) – unanimous
• Approved list of bills to be paid ($52,897.59) – unanimous
• Approved current payroll payment – unanimous
• Approved payroll payment between meetings – unanimous
• Approved extension request for LAO Co sidewalk installation – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 2025-05 (Western Berks Joint Comprehensive Plan) – unanimous

Borough Council

The Womelsdorf Borough Council will approve a list of bills and current payroll, and discuss reports from the Police Chief and various committees. The meeting includes a report from the Emergency Management Coordinator and a contribution agreement with the Heidelberg Township Fire Company.

• Approval of bills and payroll
• Emergency Management Coordinator expense authorization
• Heidelberg Township Fire Company Contribution Agreement
• Police Report
• Sidewalks (419 Corridor) discussion

The council approved a donation agreement with Heidelberg Township, providing a contribution equal to 25% of workers’ compensation costs to the fire company, to be formalized by the solicitor. They also approved payment of $34,209.37 in bills, the current payroll, and payroll between meetings. The council approved paying half of the equipment costs for the Emergency Management Coordinator. The meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m.

• Approved $34,209.37 list of bills (motion carried)
• Approved current payroll payment (motion carried)
• Approved payroll payment between meetings (motion carried)
• Approved payment for half of Emergency Management Coordinator equipment (motion carried)
• Approved donation agreement with Heidelberg Township for fire company (25% of workers’ comp costs) (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:51 p.m. (motion carried)

Womelsdorf Sewer Authority

The Womelsdorf Sewer Authority board will accept the September 2025 Authority minutes and the October 2025 Treasurer's Report. It will hear reports from the engineer, solicitor, risk‑management, buildings and grounds, equipment & borough updates, and the plant operator. The board will then consider a motion to accept the list of bills to be paid and ratified. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Accept September 2025 Authority minutes
• Accept October 2025 Treasurer’s Report
• Engineer’s Report: Alden @ Sixth discussion
• Bills to be paid/ratified motion
• Public hearing for citizens

Borough Council

The borough council will approve the September 2 and September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then approve a list of bills to be paid and the current payroll. Old business items, including the Western Berks Joint Comprehensive Plan and a traffic ordinance, will receive no action. New business includes a request for a stormwater exemption for 215 Mill Spring Road.

• Approve September 2, 2025 minutes
• Approve September 16, 2025 minutes
• Approve list of bills to be paid
• Approve current payroll
• Consider stormwater exemption request for 215 Mill Spring Road

The borough council unanimously approved the $121,717.54 bill payment list and payroll items. It granted a stormwater exemption request for 21 S Mill Spring Road with a 5‑1 vote. The council also approved moving forward with a bid for a park camera system (5‑1) and authorized hiring a part‑time police officer pending test scores.

• Approved bills to be paid $121,717.54 (unanimous)
• Approved current payroll (unanimous)
• Approved payroll between meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Police request for Jack Frost Parade (unanimous)
• Granted stormwater exemption at 21 S Mill Spring Rd (5-1)
• Approved bid for park camera system (5-1)
• Approved hiring part‑time police officer Jeffrey Stone pending test scores (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Womelsdorf Sewer Authority

The Womelsdorf Sewer Authority board will vote to accept the August 2025 meeting minutes and the September 2025 Treasurer's Report. It will hear routine reports from the engineer, solicitor, risk management, buildings and grounds, equipment, and plant operator. The board will review a list of bills to be paid or ratified, hear any citizen comments, and address any old or new business before adjourning.

• Accept August 2025 Authority minutes
• Accept September 2025 Treasurer's Report
• Review and ratify list of bills to be paid
• Citizen comments segment
• Discussion of old and new business items

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on paying listed bills and the current payroll. It will consider two resolutions authorizing LSA state grants for the fire company, one for a general grant and one for a Category 4 grant. The agenda also includes approval of a handicap parking space at 115 S. 2nd and a report that the traffic ordinance update requires no action.

• Approve list of bills to be paid
• Approve current payroll
• Approve 2025-08 Resolution – LSA State Grant Authorized Rep. Fire Company
• Approve 2025-09 Resolution – LSA Cat 4 Grant Authorized Rep. Fire Company
• Approve 115 S. 2nd Handicap Parking Space

The borough council approved a list of bills totaling $31,039.56 and authorized payroll payments. It also approved a fire police request, permission to post 9‑11 Trail signs at no cost, and two grant authorizations for the fire company. Additionally, the council approved the Recreation Board’s plan to plant a Christmas tree at Borough Hall. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved $31,039.56 in bills (unanimous)
• Approved current payroll (unanimous)
• Approved payroll between meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Police Request from Myerstown Borough (unanimous)
• Approved posting of 9-11 National Memorial Trail signs at no cost (unanimous)
• Approved LSA State Grant authorization for Fire Company (unanimous)
• Approved LSA Cat 4 Grant authorization for Fire Company (unanimous)
• Approved planting a Christmas tree at Borough Hall (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will meet to review bills, payroll, and the 2025-07 Police Pension Contribution Reduction. The agenda includes discussions on a Traffic Ordinance and the 2025-05 Western Berks Joint Comprehensive Plan.

• Ratification of bills: $1,518.50 to Kozloff and $9.00 to NAPA
• 2025-07 Police Pension Contribution Reduction
• Traffic Ordinance
• 2025-05 Western Berks Joint Comprehensive Plan
• Cameras for Park

The borough council approved the Resolution 2025-07 to reduce police pension contributions. It also approved payments for bills, ratified amounts, payroll, and a $500 contribution to the Berks Crime Stopper. The council accepted the resignation of part‑time officer Genna Koser and approved the minutes from the August meetings.

• Approved Resolution 2025-07 Police Pension Contribution Reduction (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $48,372.67 (unanimous)
• Approved ratified payments of $1,527.50 to Kozloff Stoudt and NAPA (unanimous)
• Approved payroll payments and interim payroll (unanimous)
• Approved $500 contribution to Berks Crime Stopper (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Genna Koser (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 19, 2025 (unanimous)

Womelsdorf Sewer Authority

The Womelsdorf Sewer Authority will hold its regular meeting to accept the July 2025 minutes and the August 2025 treasurer’s report. The board will also ratify a list of bills to be paid. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

Borough Council

The Womelsdorf Borough Council will hold a workshop meeting on August 19, 2025, to conduct routine business including approving bills, ratifying a $74.95 payment, and paying payroll. The meeting will also include reports from the police chief, borough manager, and various committees, as well as a liaison update on the Western Berks Ambulance Association Agreement.

• Approve bills to be paid (list provided)
• Ratify $74.95 payment to Wholesale Dairy
• Pay current payroll and payroll between meetings
• Approve 2026 Pension Minimum Municipal Obligation Certification
• Approve PennDOT Winter Municipal Agreement Resolution 2025-06

The borough council unanimously approved a five‑year contract with Western Berks Ambulance Association. It also adopted a new PennDOT winter‑maintenance agreement that raises costs by 2% each year. Additional unanimous actions included paying listed bills, payroll, and funding council members to attend the PSAB conference. A get‑well fruit basket was approved for Bill Madden of the Sewer Authority.

• Approved bills to be paid totaling $47,319.096 (unanimous)
• Approved ratified payment of $74.95 to Wholesale Dairy (unanimous)
• Approved current payroll payment (unanimous)
• Approved payroll between meetings (unanimous)
• Approved funding for council members to attend PSAB Conference (unanimous)
• Approved new PennDOT Winter Maintenance Agreement with 2% annual increase (unanimous)
• Approved 5‑year contract with Western Berks Ambulance Association (unanimous)
• Approved sending a get‑well fruit basket to Bill Madden (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will meet to review old business including a fee schedule and a traffic ordinance. The body will also consider new items such as blinds for the library and requests for fire police assistance.

• Resolution 2025-04 Fee Schedule
• Traffic Ordinance
• 2025-03 Western Berks Joint Comprehensive Plan
• Ratification of bill in the amount of $74.95
• Proposed cameras for Park

The council approved the minutes from July 1 and July 15, 2025, and authorized payments totaling $61,706.15 plus a $74.95 ratification to Wholesale Dairy. It also approved payroll, the hanging of student‑made birdhouses, a new fee schedule (Resolution 2025‑04), and pool‑training expenses. Additionally, the borough agreed to assist neighboring fire departments for the Ride for Freedom event on August 24 and a Tulpehocken Fire Police event on September 6. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved July 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills to be paid totaling $61,706.15 (unanimous)
• Ratified $74.95 payment to Wholesale Dairy (unanimous)
• Approved hanging of Conrad Weiser Middle School birdhouses (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑04 new fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved pool training expenses (total $670.00) (unanimous)
• Approved assistance to fire police for Ride for Freedom (Aug 24) and Tulpehocken event (Sep 6) (unanimous)

Womelsdorf Sewer Authority

The Womelsdorf Sewer Authority will meet to review financial reports and a plant energy reduction plan. The board is considering a specific cost increase for a tank lining project.

• Change order No.1 for tank lining project at a cost of $8250.82
• Effluent Blower Energy Reduction plan

Borough Council

The Borough Council will discuss submitting an MTF Grant application and the associated financial commitment. The meeting also includes reports from the police chief, borough manager, and various committee liaisons.

• Motion to submit MTF Grant application
• Proposed $291,851 Borough match for MTF Grant project
• Resolution 2023-03 regarding MTF Grant
• Discussion of Western Berks Ambulance Assoc contract details
• Discussion of sidewalks at Boyers, McDonalds, and Hasslers

The council unanimously approved the list of bills totaling $59,867.76 and a $250 donation to Berks Nature. It authorized the borough manager and council president to sign the MTF grant application and approved Resolution 2025-03 to request a $680,984 grant, along with a $291,851 match payment. The council also approved a $1.00 per hour salary increase for maintenance worker Mike Smimmo.

• Approved payment of bills totaling $59,867.76 (unanimous)
• Approved $250 donation to Berks Nature (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of MTF grant application by borough manager and council president (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-03 to request $680,984 Multimodal Transportation Fund grant (unanimous)
• Approved $291,851 as the borough’s 30% match for the MTF grant (unanimous)
• Approved $1.00 per hour salary increase for Mike Smimmo, retroactive to June 29, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved payroll payments (unanimous)

Borough Council

The borough council approved the minutes from the June 3 and June 17 meetings. It authorized payment of $116,472.09 in outstanding bills, ratified a $74.95 payment to Wholesale Dairy, and approved both current payroll and payroll between meetings. The council also released a $10,129.56 bond for Mulberry Alley and approved a $48.00 payment adjustment. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills to be paid totaling $116,472.09 (unanimous)
• Ratified $74.95 payment to Wholesale Dairy (unanimous)
• Approved current payroll payment (unanimous)
• Approved payroll payment between meetings (unanimous)
• Approved release of $10,129.56 bond for Mulberry Alley (unanimous)
• Approved $48.00 payment adjustment (unanimous)

Womelsdorf Sewer Authority

The Womelsdorf Sewer Authority will meet to review reports from the engineer, solicitor, and plant operator. The board will also consider the approval of May 2025 minutes and the June 2025 treasurer's report.

• Review of SAH alarm proposal

Borough Council

The Womelsdorf Borough Council will meet to review a traffic ordinance, a fee schedule, and the Western Berks Joint Comprehensive Plan. The body will also consider a YMCA agreement and the installation of cameras for parks.

• Traffic Ordinance
• Fee Schedule
• 2025-03 Western Berks Joint Comprehensive Plan
• YMCA Agreement
• Pine Street Final Payment & Completion Cert

The council unanimously approved the list of bills totaling $34,588.74 and authorized both current payroll and payroll between meetings. It also approved a YMCA contract for 42 campers at $5 per child and a maintenance request for leaf‑vac storage. Finally, the council approved Fire Police assistance to Wyomissing on July 5, pending the Fire Chief’s consent, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved payment of bills totaling $34,588.74 (unanimous)
• Approved current payroll payment (unanimous)
• Approved payroll between meetings (unanimous)
• Approved maintenance leaf‑vac storage with proviso that McCarthy approve (unanimous)
• Approved YMCA contract for 42 campers at $5 per child (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Police assistance to Wyomissing on July 5, pending Fire Chief approval (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Womelsdorf Borough Council will discuss a fee schedule and a resolution to rename the Town Park. The council will also review an amendment to the Street Cut Ordinance and a proposal for the Western Berks Ambulance Assoc Agreement.

• Resolution 2025-02: Renaming the Town Park
• Ordinance 2025-01: Street Cut Ordinance Amendment
• Western Berks Ambulance Assoc Agreement Proposal
• Approval of $98.95 for Wholesale Dairy
• Discussion of cameras for the park

The council approved the minutes from May 6 and May 19, 2025, and authorized payment of $54,727.79 in bills and a $98.95 ratification to Wholesale Dairy. It adopted Resolution 2025‑02 to rename the Town Park as the “Womelsdorf Veterans Memorial Park.” The body also approved an amendment to the street‑cut ordinance, authorized the engineer to submit a new multimodal grant application, and changed the police chief’s status to part‑time while promoting Genna Koser to full‑time. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills to be paid totaling $54,727.79 (unanimous)
• Approved ratification of $98.95 to Wholesale Dairy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑02 to name Town Park “Womelsdorf Veterans Memorial Park” (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to street‑cut ordinance 2025‑01 (unanimous)
• Approved engineer to submit new multimodal grant application (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Chief Pontician’s status to part‑time and promotion of Genna Koser to full‑time (unanimous)

Womelsdorf Sewer Authority

The Womelsdorf Sewer Authority will conduct its regular monthly meeting, including approval of minutes, treasurer’s report, and bills to be paid. Reports from the engineer, solicitor, risk management, buildings and grounds, equipment, and plant operator will be presented.

Borough Council

The Womelsdorf Borough Council will meet to review bills, payroll, and the Western Berks Joint Comprehensive Plan. The body will discuss an intergovernmental agreement for MS4 and 2025 road projects.

• Ratification of bills for $3,728.73 and $4,672.00
• Resolution 2025-01 Intergovernmental Agreement for MS4
• Discussion of 2025 Road Projects
• Proposal for cameras for parks
• Fire Police approval for assistance on 6/29

The borough council unanimously approved several financial items, including $21,182.05 in bills and a $3,728.73 credit‑card ratification, and authorized payroll payments. It also adopted Resolution 2025‑01 for an intergovernmental MS4 agreement and raised the credit‑card limit to $10,000, allocating $3,000 to Public Works and $7,000 to the Borough Manager. Finally, the council unanimously approved the Fire Police to assist Robesonia on June 29.

• Approved $21,182.05 bills to be paid (unanimous)
• Ratified $3,728.73 credit‑card charge (unanimous)
• Approved current payroll payment (unanimous)
• Approved payroll between meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑01, Intergovernmental Agreement for MS4 (unanimous)
• Increased credit‑card limit to $10,000; $3,000 for Public Works, $7,000 for Borough Manager (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Police assistance to Robesonia on June 29 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on routine approvals (minutes, bills, payroll) and discuss several administrative items. New business includes a handicap parking request at 28 N Front St. The borough manager will present a fee schedule, a street cut ordinance amendment, commercial insurance renewal, and a cost sharing agreement for MS4. Councilmember Hopple's liaison report includes discussion of pool, park stream walls, war memorial, hometown hero banners, clearances, renaming of town park, bushes at park, and personnel.

• Handicap parking request at 28 N Front St
• Fee schedule presented by borough manager
• Street cut ordinance amendment
• Cost sharing & cooperation agreement for MS4
• Renaming of town park (under C. Hopple liaison report)

The borough entered a cost‑sharing and cooperation agreement with Berks County for MS4 stormwater management, approved unanimously. The council also approved payment of $162,469.85 in bills, a $1,181.20 increase for extending paving on N. Pine and Mulberry, and a resolution to rename the town park. Additional actions included hiring a lifeguard, purchasing new park bushes, and raising a maintenance worker’s hourly wage by $1.00.

• Approved cost‑sharing agreement with Berks County for MS4 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $162,469.85 for listed bills (unanimous)
• Approved $1,181.20 to extend paving and mill to a lesser degree (unanimous)
• Approved rename of town park to “Womelsdorf War Memorial Park” (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of new park bushes for $250.00 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of lifeguard Austin Heller at $13.50 per hour (unanimous)
• Approved $1.00 per hour wage increase for maintenance worker Mike Smimmo (unanimous)
• Approved payment for Planning Commission member to attend PMPEI course (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Womelsdorf Borough Council will hold a workshop meeting covering standard procedural items including bill approvals, payroll, and committee reports. The only new business item is a discussion of a fee schedule. No significant decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Ratification of $2,154 in bills
• New business: discussion of fee schedule
• Police report from Chief Pontician
• Reports on pool, park stream walls, and war memorial
• Committee liaison assignments for recreation, sewer, library, fire, and more

The council unanimously approved a $33,359.90 list of bills to be paid. It also ratified a $2,154.00 Home Depot bill and approved both the current payroll and payroll between meetings. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved list of bills to be paid $33,359.90 (unanimous)
• Ratified $2,154.00 Home Depot bill (unanimous)
• Approved payment of current payroll (unanimous)
• Approved payment of payroll between meetings (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Womelsdorf Borough Council will hold its regular meeting on April 1, 2025. Items for discussion include approving minutes from previous meetings, bills to be paid, and payroll. Under communications, the council will consider a CELG sponsorship and an animal control meeting. Old business includes revisiting a motion to support a Berks Nature grant for the WRJA property and a softball league discount. The borough manager will present a fee schedule, a letter to the Mennonite Church, and a street cut ordinance amendment. The engineer will report on 128 E High St. Various committee liaisons will provide updates on paving, sidewalks, the pool, park improvements, and the police report.

• Revisiting motion to support Berks Nature grant for WRJA property
• Borough manager presentation of fee schedule
• Street cut ordinance amendment discussion
• Engineer report on 128 E High St
• Police report from Chief Pontician

The borough council unanimously approved the preliminary and final plan for 128 E High Street, following conditions from a March 17 letter. It also approved $48,983.12 in bills, payroll payments, a $500 sponsorship, a recreation ballfield discount, a letter to the Mennonite Church, and an amendment to the street‑cut ordinance that forfeits unused escrow to the general fund. Additionally, the council rescinded a prior letter of support for Berks Nature on WRJA property.

• Approved $48,983.12 bills to be paid (unanimous)
• Approved current payroll and interim payroll payments (unanimous)
• Approved $500 CELG sponsorship (unanimous)
• Authorized recreation board ballfield discount for softball league (unanimous)
• Rescinded letter of support for Berks Nature on WRJA property (unanimous)
• Directed draft of letter to Mennonite Church about creek cleanup (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to street‑cut ordinance forfeiting unused escrow after 13 months (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary/final plan for 128 E High Street with conditions (unanimous)

Womelsdorf Sewer Authority

The Womelsdorf Sewer Authority will consider an EDU (Equivalent Dwelling Unit) request for 128 E High St. and award a bid for the 2025 line cleaning/televising project. The board will also accept minutes, treasurer's report, and ratify bills. The meeting includes reports from the engineer, solicitor, and plant operator.

• EDU request at 128 E High St.
• Bid award for 2025 line cleaning/televising project
• Ratification of bills to be paid

Borough Council

The Borough Council will meet to review a new fee schedule and discuss maintenance for the pool and park stream walls. The body will also consider a stormwater exemption request for 346 W High and the rehiring of LFA for field lawncare.

• Ratification of $150 bill paid to CELG
• Stormwater Exemption Request for 346 W High
• Proposed Fee Schedule
• Handicap Parking at 231 E High St
• Rehiring LFA outside lawncare for fields

The Womelsdorf Borough Council approved a series of routine items, including bills, payroll, and several equipment purchases for the pool and police department. They also appointed Mike Palm as the new Emergency Management Coordinator, approved stormwater exemption for 346 W High St, and hired seasonal staff for public works and the pool. All decisions were made unanimously except one hiring vote where Council member Hopple abstained.

• Approved bills to be paid totaling $21,785.54 (unanimous)
• Ratified $150.00 bill to CELG (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and payroll between meetings (unanimous)
• Appointed Mike Palm as EMC with expenses paid (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of gas-powered pressure washer up to $1,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 240-volt, 3 phase water heater up to $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved stormwater exemption for 346 W High St (unanimous)
• Hired Brayden Hopple and Ethan Reinard at $15/hr for public works (unanimous, Hopple abstained)

Borough Council

The Womelsdorf Borough Council will discuss and vote on the Dollar General settlement agreement, stormwater exemption requests for properties on West High and East High streets, and the replacement of the EMC system. The agenda also includes codification of ordinances, a PA DEP radon survey, appointment of an MRM Trust delegate/proxy, and routine approvals of minutes, bills, and payroll.

• Dollar General settlement agreement and release of security
• 346 W High Street stormwater exemption request contingent on payment
• 146 E High Street stormwater exemption request
• Alden on 6th project discussion
• 2025 paving program

The Womelsdorf Borough Council approved a settlement agreement with Dollar General, reducing security to $3,000 and expecting a $12,791.50 payment within 30 days for repaving damaged areas. They also approved a land development waiver for Alden on 6th subdivision, contingent on mill and overlay of 6th Street and installation of stop signs. Other actions included replacing the pool water heater, approving codification of ordinances, and accepting a police officer's resignation.

• Approved bills totaling $52,684.96 (unanimous)
• Approved pool water heater replacement up to $3,900 (unanimous)
• Approved codification of ordinances with editorial and legal review (unanimous)
• Approved signing Dollar General settlement, reducing security to $3,000 (unanimous)
• Approved stormwater exemption for 146 E High (unanimous)
• Granted land development waiver for Alden on 6th, with mill/overlay and stop signs (unanimous)
• Approved pool new hires and wages, with two abstentions
• Accepted resignation of part-time police officer Christopher Miller (unanimous)

Womelsdorf Sewer Authority

The Womelsdorf Sewer Authority will meet to review reports from the treasurer, engineer, solicitor, and plant operator. The board will also vote to accept the January 2024 minutes and ratify a list of bills for payment.

• Approval of January 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of February 2025 Treasurer's Report
• Ratification of bills to be paid

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss routine business, including appointing a new council member to fill a vacancy, setting pool employee wages and memberships, and reviewing reports from departments and committees. No final votes are expected; items are for discussion and planning.

• Appoint new council person to fill H. Feliciano vacancy
• Discussion of pool employee wages, new memberships, rules, and rental of facilities
• Route 419 sidewalk completion update
• Park stream walls and war memorial items
• Police report from Chief Pontician

The Womelsdorf Borough Council appointed Ramon Ballester to fill a vacant council seat for the remainder of the term, with swearing-in scheduled for March 4, 2025. The council also approved the purchase of a new salt spreader and dump box for $56,000 and authorized advertising the old Ford 550 for sale. Several other routine items were approved, including bills, payroll, pool rates, and a street closure for a book fair.

• Appointed Ramon Ballester to vacant council seat (unanimous)
• Approved $56,000 purchase of new salt spreader and dump box (unanimous)
• Approved advertising old Ford 550 for sale (unanimous)
• Approved bills to be paid totaling $33,826.02 (unanimous)
• Approved current payroll and payroll between meetings (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 pool membership rates (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 pool rules and rental rates (unanimous)
• Closed North Second St for book fair on May 17, 2025 (unanimous)

Borough Council

The borough council will vote on minutes, bills, and payroll, then discuss old business including EMC replacement. They will consider a resolution authorizing spending (Resolution 2025-01), a bid for a Ford 550 vehicle, and a settlement agreement with Dollar General. The engineer will present a stormwater exemption request for 346 W High Street, contingent on payment. Committee reports and a police report from Chief Pontician are also on the agenda.

• Dollar General settlement agreement and release of security
• Resolution 2025-01 Spending Authorization
• Ford 550 bid for maintenance
• 346 W High Stormwater Exemption Request contingent on payment
• EMC Replacement (old business)

The Womelsdorf Borough Council approved the purchase of a new Ford 550 chassis for $70,000 from Masanos' through Co-Stars, with an additional estimated $56,000 for outfitting. They also set a $200 fee for Hometown Hero banners and approved a letter supporting a variance for no off-street parking at 128 E High St. Routine approvals included minutes, bills totaling $116,412.92, payroll, and event sponsorships.

• Approved purchase of Ford 550 chassis for $70,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $200 fee for Hometown Hero banners (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Zoning Hearing Board supporting variance for no off-street parking at 128 E High St (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $116,412.92 (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and payroll between meetings (unanimous)
• Approved payment for employees/officials to attend CELG dinner (unanimous)
• Approved sponsorship for Berks County Solid Waste Authority (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 7 and January 21, 2025 (unanimous)

Borough Council

This is a workshop meeting of the Womelsdorf Borough Council. The Council will discuss a part-time police officer new hire, consider ratifying a $300 payment to the County of Berks UCC Board, and review communications including a zoning hearing board notice for 128 E High, a PTO donation request, and a new rate schedule from WRJA.

• Ratification of $300 payment to County of Berks UCC Board
• Notice of Zoning Hearing Board for 128 E High
• PTO request for donation
• WRJA new rate schedule
• Part-time police officer new hire

The Womelsdorf Borough Council approved routine bills, payroll, and committee assignments. They hired Genna Koser as a part-time police officer at $26.27 per hour and accepted Hector Feliciano's resignation. A request for a PTO donation was denied for not meeting criteria.

• Approved bills to be paid totaling $28,418.97 (unanimous)
• Approved ratified bill of $300.00 to Berks Co UCC Board (unanimous)
• Approved current payroll and payroll between meetings (unanimous)
• Authorized check signers: Bruce Edwards, Shannon Windley, Cindy Hopple, James Mellon Sr., David Craft (unanimous)
• Accepted committees and liaisons as listed (unanimous)
• Approved ordering Hometown Hero banners from HometownHeroes.com at $150 each, minimum 10 (unanimous)
• Hired Genna Koser as part-time police officer at $26.27/hour (unanimous)
• Accepted Hector Feliciano's resignation effective immediately (unanimous)

Womelsdorf Sewer Authority

The Womelsdorf Sewer Authority will meet to review the December 2024 minutes and the January 2025 treasurer's report. The board will also consider the ratification of bills to be paid.

• Approval of December 2024 minutes
• Review of January 2025 Treasurer’s Report
• Ratification of bills to be paid

Borough Council

The Womelsdorf Borough Council will consider approving minutes, bills, and payroll, and discuss appointments to multiple boards including the Library Board, Planning Commission, Sewer Authority, and Zoning Hearing Board. New business includes proposed increases for Recreation Board rentals, new public works hires, and an update on EMC replacement. Committee reports will cover streets, buildings, personnel, police, and MS4 stormwater management.

• Appointments to Library Board (Diane Sullivan Schwab), Planning Commission (Shaun Gettle), Sewer Authority (Doug Hoover), Zoning Hearing Board (Kirk Aulenbach, Vicki Steltz), and Western Berks Joint Planning (Connie Keller, Jim Mellon Sr., Bruce Edwards) with various term expirations
• Proposed increases for Recreation Board rentals
• Discussion of new hires for Public Works employees
• EMC Replacement under old business
• Park Stream Walls, War Memorial, and Pool updates

The Womelsdorf Borough Council approved reappointments for the borough engineer, solicitor, code enforcement, secretary/treasurer, and manager, and extended appointments to various boards and commissions. It also approved hiring a maintenance supervisor, a full-time public works employee, and two part-time snow removal workers, and approved increases to park and grounds rental fees. All decisions were made unanimously except the fee increase, which passed 4-1.

• Reappointed McCarthy Engineering, Kozloff Stoudt, Kraft Codes, Charmaine Beck, and Mike Williams (unanimous)
• Extended appointments to Library Board, Planning Commission, Sewer Authority, Zoning Hearing Board, and Western Berks Joint Planning (unanimous)
• Approved park and grounds rental fee increases (4-1)
• Hired Mike Smimmo as Maintenance Supervisor at $25.00/hour (unanimous)
• Hired Dallan Gockley as full-time public works at $21.00/hour (unanimous)
• Hired Ethan Reinard and Brayden Hopple as part-time snow removal at $17.00/hour (unanimous, Hopple abstained)
• Approved bills totaling $49,644.66 (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and payroll between meetings (unanimous)