Wyomissing public meetings in 2025

Borough Council

The Borough Council is reviewing a draft tax levy ordinance for the 2026 fiscal year and a preliminary budget. The proposed total tax rate is 6.65 mills, with a projected total budget expenditure of $30,419,000.

• Proposed 2026 tax rate: 5.15 mills for general purposes, 0.50 mills for street improvement, 0.50 mills for emergency services, and 0.50 mills for fire protection
• Preliminary 2026 total expenditures of $30,419,000
• Preliminary 2026 General Fund expenses including $3,559,000 for Police and $1,911,000 for Fire
• Proposed 2026 General Government revenues of $17,978,000
• Ordinance No. 1458-2025 to fix the tax rate for the year 2026

Borough Council

The Wyomissing Borough Council is holding a special budget meeting to consider adopting the 2026 proposed budget and Ordinance No. 1458-2025, which sets the 2026 tax rate. Public comments will be taken on these agenda items before any motions to table, approve, or deny are made.

• 2026 proposed budget adoption
• Ordinance No. 1458-2025 fixing the 2026 tax rate
• Public comment period on agenda items

The council approved the 2026 budget with a 6-1 roll‑call vote after a motion by Councilmember Brunner and a second by Councilmember Mogel. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 1458‑2025 to set the 2026 tax rate, passing unanimously 7‑0. Councilmember Stanko opposed the budget vote, while all members supported the tax ordinance.

• Adopt 2026 budget (6-1 roll‑call vote)
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1458‑2025 establishing 2026 tax rate (7-0 unanimous vote)

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee will consider approving payments for sewer and sidewalk projects, review the cost of upgrades to the 4th & Oley Pump Station, and discuss delays with State Hill Road improvements.

• Approve payment for Wyomissing Borough – West Lawn Interceptor project
• Approve payment for 50/50 Sidewalk Project
• Review revised EDU cost for 4th & Oley Pump Station
• Discuss delay for Penn DOT State Hill Road Improvements
• Review Wynnewood Pump Station upgrades design

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee will review two payment applications. It will decide whether to approve payment of $20,172.60 to JNS Paving & Excavation Corp. for the West Lawn Interceptor and $55,624.40 to Forino Co., L.P. for the 2025 50/50 Sidewalks Project. Both applications are for the second payment installment and staff have determined the work is in order.

• Recommend payment of $20,172.60 to JNS Paving & Excavation Corp. for West Lawn Interceptor (original contract $539,238.00, 10% complete, retainage $5,341.40)
• Recommend payment of $55,624.40 to Forino Co., L.P. for 2025 50/50 Sidewalks Project (original contract $130,343.50, 84% complete, retainage $10,951.70)

Borough Council

The Wyomissing Borough Council meeting on Dec 15, 2025 includes a discussion of the proposed 2026 budget. Council members may consider a motion to table, approve, or deny the budget. The agenda also lists standard items such as call to order, roll call, and two public‑comment periods.

• Discuss the proposed 2026 budget
• Consider a motion to table, approve, or deny the proposed 2026 budget

The Wyomissing Borough Council held a special budget meeting to review the 2026 budget, insurance savings, and a potential increase in the RAC‑P grant. Councilmember Brunner proposed reducing the road tax increase and motioned to advertise the 2026 budget and tax ordinance, which was seconded by Councilmember Mogel. The minutes do not record a vote or any approved actions, so no substantive decisions were finalized.

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider two proposed 2026 real estate tax rates, both including a millage increase. The first proposal adds 1.25 mills, while the second adds 1.00 mill. The documents provide tax calculations for properties valued at $100,000, $150,000, $250,000, and $400,000.

• 2026 Proposed Real Estate Taxes + 1.25 Mill
• 2026 Proposed Real Estate Taxes + 1.00 Mill
• School tax rate proposed at 69%
• County tax rate proposed at 18%
• Borough tax rate proposed at 13% or 14%

Borough Council

The Wyomissing Borough Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 1456-2025 to rezone a 15,821‑square‑foot portion of the property at 5 Wyomissing Boulevard from R1 low‑density residential to TC town‑center residential/office. Council members will also consider minutes from previous meetings, reports from the borough engineer, police chief, fire chief, and various committee reports that include several payment applications and contract adjustments. Additional actions include appointing Cherry Bekaert as the borough’s independent auditor, adopting new water and sewer rates, setting the 2026 tax rate, and amending the non‑uniformed employee pension plan vesting requirements.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 1456-2025 to rezone 15,821 sq ft at 5 Wyomissing Boulevard
• Payment Application No. 3 to Construction Masters Services, LLC for $73,058.92 for 2025 street work
• Resolution No. 2025-15 appointing Cherry Bekaert as independent auditor with a $19,450 fee
• Resolution No. 2025-16 adopting new water rates effective Jan 1 2026
• Ordinance No. 1458-2025 establishing the 2026 tax rate

The council adopted Ordinance No. 1456-2025, rezoning a 15,821‑square‑foot portion of 5 Wyomissing Boulevard from R1 low‑density residential to a Town Center residential/office district, with a 6‑1 vote. The council also approved several infrastructure payments, including a $‑8,484.80 change order and payments of $73,058.92, $42,941.00, and $31,623.50 for street work and sidewalk projects, each passing unanimously (7‑0). Additionally, the council approved the Police Department & Mayor’s report and the Fire Chief’s report for November 2025.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1456‑2025 rezoning 5 Wyomissing Blvd (6‑1)
• Authorized Change Order No. 2, –$8,484.80 for 2025 Street Work (7‑0)
• Authorized Payment Application No. 3, $73,058.92 to Construction Masters Services, LLC (7‑0)
• Authorized Payment Application No. 1, $42,941.00 to Forino Co., LP for sidewalk program (7‑0)
• Authorized Payment Application No. 7, $31,623.50 to Construction Masters Services, LLC for Stone House project (7‑0)
• Approved Police Department & Mayor’s report for November 2025
• Approved Fire Chief’s report for November 2025

Borough Council

The Wyomissing Borough Council meeting on Dec 9, 2025 will consider a proposed 2026 budget that includes a $1.25 million tax increase, a water‑fund overhead transfer of $100,000 to $750,000, and a reported deficit of $938,679. Council members will also hold a public hearing on Ordinance 1456‑2025 to rezone a 15,821‑square‑foot parcel at 5 Wyomissing Boulevard from R1 residential to a town‑center residential/office district. Additional items include approvals of infrastructure payments, appointment of an independent auditor, and adoption of water, sewer and fee‑schedule rate changes.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 1456‑2025 to rezone 15,821 sq ft at 5 Wyomissing Boulevard to TC residential/office district
• Approval of Payment Application No. 3 to Construction Masters Services, LLC for $73,058.92 for 2025 street work
• Adoption of Resolution 2025‑15 appointing Cherry Bekaert as independent auditor with an audit fee of $19,450
• Adoption of Resolution 2025‑16 to amend water rates effective Jan 1 2026
• Adoption of Ordinance 1459‑2025 to allow credit‑card payments for borough services and impose convenience fees

Finance & Administration Committee

The Wyomissing Finance & Administration Committee will review the borough's cash and investment balances, including PLGIT investments totaling $8,036,254, and the $5,000,000 Webster 20‑year general‑obligation note. It will also consider budget variances, pending grant reimbursements, reserve allocations, and a construction contract award of $534,212.

• PLGIT investment balance $8,036,254 (4.53% rate)
• Webster 20‑yr general‑obligation note $5,000,000 at 4.095%
• Contract awarded $534,212 for contractor construction
• Capital construction projects: Pedestrian Bridge $128,622; Garage/Admin/Police $538,622; West Lawn Interceptor $630,000
• Reserve allocations: MS4 $530,000; Bike Route Maintenance $64,165

Finance & Administration Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will review November 2025 financial results and pension payments. The body is deciding on 2026 rate increases for water and sewer services, as well as updates to the general borough fee schedule.

• Proposed 4% wage increases for Administrative staff effective January 1, 2026
• Appointment of Herbein + Company, Inc. as independent auditor with a fee of $19,450
• Resolution No. 2025-16 and 2025-17 to set new 2026 water and sewer rates
• Resolution No. 2025-18 to update the Borough's 2026 fee schedule
• Ordinance No. 1459-2025 to authorize convenience fees for credit card payments

Fire & Police Committee

The Wyomissing Fire & Police Committee will review the fire department’s November 1‑20 activity report, which shows 102 responses, an average response time of 1 minute 14 seconds, and a year‑to‑date fire loss of $71,250. The committee will also consider the borough’s EMS call volume of 2,569 calls for 2025 and the fire department’s invoicing totals of $60,187.50 billed to date. Additional discussion will cover Narcan administrations across Berks County jurisdictions.

• Fire Department logged 102 responses (Nov 1‑20) with average response time 1:14
• Year‑to‑date fire loss totals $71,250, including $16,500 vehicle fire loss
• Invoicing summary shows $60,187.50 billed YTD, $37,950 paid, $20,325 balance
• EMS recorded 2,569 total calls in 2025 with detailed disposition counts
• Narcan administered 2 doses in Wyomissing Borough and multiple doses in other Berks zones

Fire & Police Committee

The Wyomissing Fire & Police Committee will review updates from Western Berks Ambulance and West Side Emergency Management. It will consider hiring two sergeants and one patrol officer for the police department, pending required testing. The committee will also discuss hiring two entry‑level Firefighter/EMTs and proposed changes to fire department run cards. Promotional processes for fire technicians and captains will be outlined, with applications due Dec. 1 and exams Dec. 3.

• Police sergeant promotion: hire top two qualified candidates pending psychological and medical testing
• Police patrol officer hiring: hire one of top three qualified candidates pending background, drug, psychological, polygraph, and academy requirements
• Fire department entry‑level Firefighter/EMT hiring: authorize two candidates pending background, physical, and drug screening
• Proposed changes to fire department run cards requiring a motion to table, approve, or deny
• Technician and Captain promotions: applications due Dec. 1, written exams Dec. 3

Park & Shade Tree Commission

The Park and Shade Tree Commission will discuss the implementation of the Parklands Forest Stewardship Study and review proposed trail names. The body will also consider recommendations to Council regarding a memorial tree for Kevin Lutz and the potential start of a memorial bench program.

• Review and potential recommendation of revised trail names for the parklands
• Recommendation to Council for planting a memorial tree for former employee Kevin Lutz
• Discussion of $20,000 budget for invasive removal and educational signs
• Report on $10,000 grant from West Reading-Wyomissing Rotary Club for tree planting
• Report on $10,000 from Berks County Planning Commission and $8,000 from Schuylkill Highlands Mini-Grant

Park & Shade Tree Commission

The Park & Shade Tree Commission is reviewing a second draft of trail names. The goal is to pass the names at the November meeting for subsequent council consideration in December.

• Review of trail names draft #2

Personnel Committee

The committee will review completed performance reviews and a salary survey. It will consider a motion to recommend to the Finance Committee a 4% wage increase for administrative staff effective Jan 1 2026, and bonuses for four employees to be paid in 2025. Public comments are permitted, and an executive session may be held for personnel matters.

• Review of performance reviews and salary survey
• Motion to recommend a 4% wage increase for administrative staff effective Jan 1 2026
• Motion to recommend bonuses for Phyllis Smith, Greg Capriolo, Melissa Miller, and Michele Bare to be paid in 2025
• Recommendation that the Finance Committee approve and forward the wage and bonus actions to Council
• Potential executive session on personnel matters

Personnel Committee

The Borough Manager is seeking approval for bonuses for four administrative employees, proposing to use $96,221 in unspent funds from the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief budget lines. The meeting also includes a salary survey comparison from the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs.

• Proposed bonus of $12,000 for Greg Capriolo
• Proposed bonus of $10,000 for Phyllis Smith
• Proposed bonus of $10,000 for Melissa Miller
• Proposed bonus of $14,500 for Borough Manager Michele Bare
• Review of PSAB Salary Survey comparing Wyomissing positions to regional averages

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board will approve the October 2025 meeting minutes and financial report. It will review revisions to the 2026 fee schedule as part of old business. New business includes a discussion of field usage contracts and fees for community soccer and baseball/softball programs.

• Approve October 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve October 2025 financial report
• Review 2026 fee schedule revisions
• Discuss community sports field usage contracts and fees
• Sub‑committee updates on Halloween carnival, student advisory, summer playground, and holiday marketplace

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board voted to raise daytime Playground fees by $10 and evening fees by $5, and to correct a non‑pool membership fee typo from $600 to $6. The board also removed field rentals from the fee schedule. Separate motions recommended council appointments for three voting members and an alternate member. Minutes and the September financial report were also approved.

• Increase daytime Playground fee by $10 and evening fee by $5
• Correct non‑pool membership fee typo from $600 to $6
• Remove field rentals from the fee schedule
• Recommend council appoint Michael Sharer, Jessica Christman, and Jess Leinbach for five‑year terms starting Jan 1 2026
• Recommend council appoint Liz Toigo to a vacant voting position effective Nov 11 2025

Finance & Administration Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will discuss drafts of the 2026 budget and consider a request to waive late fees for a property owner at 1235 Penn Avenue. The committee will also hear public comments.

• Discuss fourth and fifth drafts of the 2026 budget
• Authorize 2026 proposed budget for advertisement
• Waive late fees for 2025 real estate taxes at 1235 Penn Avenue
• Allow payment at flat rate for 2025 real estate taxes at 1235 Penn Avenue

Finance & Administration Committee

The Wyomissing Finance & Administration Committee will examine the draft 2026 budget assumptions, including tax rate settings and revenue projections. It will consider unchanged real estate and road tax rates, the enactment of a $0.5 million fire tax and a $0.25 million EMS tax, and 1‑3% increases for other local taxes. The committee will also review operating cost assumptions such as a 35% rise in general insurance, a 3.8% requested increase for library support, and updates to capital projects like fire‑house exterior work, ice‑pond restoration, and library grounds improvements.

• Fire tax enacted for $0.5 million
• EMS tax enacted for $0.25 million
• Other local taxes projected to rise 1‑3%
• Library support increase request of 3.8%
• General insurance costs projected to increase 35%

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee will review the West Lawn Interceptor project, which has a total budget of $1,585,584, includes $300,000 from The Highlands, a $700,000 H20 PA Grant, and a $539,238 contract awarded to JNS Paving and Excavating Corp. The committee will also discuss upgrades to the 4th & Oley pump stations, cost‑share proposals with Western Berks Water Authority, and several street and park improvement contracts. Motions will be taken on payments and change orders for ongoing projects.

• West Lawn Interceptor: $1,585,584 budget; $300,000 from The Highlands; $700,000 H20 PA Grant; $539,238 contract to JNS Paving and Excavating Corp.
• 4th & Oley Pump Station: Revised EDU cost $2,500 per EDU based on $175,000 to be received from Boiler House, Windsor St and RM Palmer.
• 2025 Streets Improvements: Change Order #2 for -$8,484.80; Pay application #3 of $73,058.92 received from Construction Masters Services LLC.
• Stone House Park Project: $460,000 grant awarded; $129,076 match required; contract to Construction Masters Services LLC for $534,212.20; Pay application #7 of $31,623.50 received.
• Fast Bridge Fiber: Motion to approve, deny, or table recommendation to Council for execution of the right‑of‑way occupancy agreement.

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee will review the October 2025 permit and inspection report, including 22 building permits issued with a total estimated cost of $593,149. It will consider property maintenance complaints from Kraft Codes and recommend payments for three public‑works contracts: $73,058.92 for the Streets Project, $42,941.00 for the 50/50 Sidewalks Project, and $31,623.50 for the Stone House Park Improvements.

• Recommend payment of $73,058.92 to Construction Masters Services for the 2025 Streets Project (original contract $615,317.45, change order $5,373.16).
• Recommend payment of $42,941.00 to Forino Co., L.P. for the 2025 50/50 Sidewalks Project (original contract $130,343.50).
• Recommend payment of $31,623.50 to Construction Masters Services for Stone House Park Improvements (original contract $534,212.20, change order $27,946.87).
• Report of 22 building permits issued in October 2025 with total estimated cost $593,149.
• Property maintenance complaints report from Kraft Codes (attached).

Borough Council

The Joint Finance & Administration Committee and Council will review the fourth and fifth drafts of the 2026 proposed budget. The body will decide whether to authorize the budget for advertisement. Additionally, they will consider a tax penalty waiver for a specific property owner.

• Review of fourth and fifth drafts of the 2026 proposed budget
• Vote to authorize 2026 proposed budget for advertisement
• Request to waive 2025 real estate tax penalties for 1235 Penn Avenue

The council voted 5-1 to adopt the 2026 proposed budget, which includes a $1.25 million tax increase, an additional $100,000 water‑fund overhead transfer (total $750,000), and a projected deficit of $938,679. The council also voted 6-0 to deny the 1235 Penn Avenue property owner’s request to pay the 2025 real‑estate taxes at a flat rate. Both motions were carried.

• Approved 2026 budget with 1.25 million tax increase, $100,000 water fund transfer, $938,679 deficit (5-1)
• Denied 1235 Penn Avenue flat‑rate real‑estate tax payment request (6-0)

Borough Council

The Borough Council is reviewing draft budget assumptions for 2026, including proposed tax millage increases and utility rate adjustments. The documents outline various draft scenarios for revenue generation and expenditure management.

• Proposed 2026 real estate tax millage increase to 6.650 (Draft #4)
• Proposed enactment of a .5 mil fire tax and .25 mil EMS tax
• Estimated 31% increase in sewer rates and 10% increase in water rates
• Proposed 12.3% decrease in refuse fees to $504.00 annually
• Proposed funding for fire house exterior renovations and ice pond restoration

Borough Council

The Wyomissing Borough Council will vote on a zoning map amendment that would change a 15,821‑square‑foot parcel at 5 Wyomissing Boulevard from R1 low‑density residential to a Town Center residential/office district. The meeting also includes approvals for several payment applications totaling over $600,000 for street improvements, a playground retaining wall, and a swale project, as well as motions to hire two entry‑level Firefighter/EMT candidates and to advance police promotion lists. Additional items are the adoption of a state grant for fire department renovations and the advertisement of temporary parking changes on Hill Avenue.

• Ordinance No. 1456‑2025: rezone 5 Wyomissing Blvd (15,821 sq ft) from R1 to TC district
• Approve payment of $426,609.36 to Construction Masters Services LLC for 2025 Street Improvements (Payment Application #2)
• Approve payment of $154,753.20 to Gordon H. Baver, Inc. for Berkshire Heights Playground retaining wall (Payment Application #2)
• Approve payment of $22,457.05 to Construction Masters Services LLC for Wyomissing Professional Center swale project (Payment Application #1)
• Authorize hiring of two entry‑level Firefighter/EMT candidates pending background, physical and drug checks

Borough Council

The Wyomissing Borough Council will review and vote on multiple reports, including the Engineer, Police, Fire, and Finance reports, and on the October meeting minutes. It will consider several financial payments and contracts, such as payments to Construction Masters Services LLC and Gordon H. Baver, Inc. The council will also act on ordinances affecting parking on Hill Avenue and a zoning amendment to rezone 5 Wyomissing Boulevard to a town‑center district. Additional items include hiring decisions for fire and police personnel and pension plan revisions.

• Approve or deny payment of $426,609.36 to Construction Masters Services LLC for 2025 Street Improvements
• Approve or deny payment of $154,753.20 to Gordon H. Baver, Inc. for the Berkshire Heights Playground retaining wall
• Approve or deny Ordinance No. 1456-2025 to rezone 5 Wyomissing Boulevard from R1 residential to TC town‑center district
• Approve or deny Ordinance No. 1455-2025 to modify parking restrictions on Hill Avenue, Northside
• Approve or deny hiring of two entry‑level Firefighter/EMT candidates pending background and health checks

The council voted unanimously to approve a $426,609.36 payment to Construction Masters Services LLC for 2025 street improvements. It also approved payments for a playground retaining wall, a professional‑center swale project, and purchase of animal‑control vouchers. Additional actions included authorizing a fiber‑installation right‑of‑way agreement, hiring two entry‑level firefighter/EMTs, denying a tax‑discount request for 151 Woodland Road, and adopting a grant resolution for fire‑department station renovation.

• Approved $426,609.36 payment to Construction Masters Services LLC for 2025 Street Improvements (7-0)
• Approved $154,753.20 payment to Gordon H. Baver, Inc. for Berkshire Heights Playground retaining wall (7-0)
• Approved $22,457.05 payment to Construction Masters Services LLC for Wyomissing Professional Center swale project (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 10 Trap, Vaccinate, Neuter, Release vouchers for $500 for Animal Rescue League program (7-0)
• Authorized execution of Right‑of‑Way Occupancy agreement with Fast Bridge Fiber for fiber installation (7-0)
• Approved hiring of two entry‑level Firefighter/EMT candidates (7-0)
• Denied 151 Woodland Road owner’s request for discounted 2025 real estate taxes (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑19 to submit Statewide Local Share Account grant for fire‑department station renovation (7-0)

Finance & Administration Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will review cash and investment balances and October 2025 financial results, discuss the third draft of the 2026 budget and vote on recommending it for advertisement, and consider several individual motions including a flat‑rate tax payment for 151 Woodland Road, a $434 sewer credit for 919 Franklin Street, and acceptance of Resolution No. 2025-19 for a fire‑department station renovation grant. Each item will be voted on to table, approve, or deny. The committee will also set the 2026 meeting dates.

• Review cash and investment balances (cash update).
• Discuss third draft of the proposed 2026 budget (motion to table/approve/deny).
• Motion to allow the property owner at 151 Woodland Road to pay 2025 real estate taxes at a flat or discounted rate.
• Motion to issue a $434 sewer credit for 919 Franklin Street due to a leak.
• Motion to accept Resolution No. 2025-19 for the Statewide Local Share Account grant for fire‑department station renovation.

Finance & Administration Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee is reviewing draft financial reports for October 2025. The documents detail current cash positions, revenue variances, and expenditures across general, water, sewer, refuse, and highway funds.

• Total cash and investments as of 9/30/2025: $9,008,779
• October 2025 total revenues: $951,182
• October 2025 total expenditures: $2,880,841
• Construction contract with Masters completed at $562,159.07
• Unreserved fund balance with pending reimbursements: $7,983,563

Finance & Administration Committee

The committee will examine the borough’s 2025 year‑end financial projections and fund balances, and review the draft 2026 budget’s expenses, revenues, rate assumptions, and capital item requests. Members will discuss possible additions, removals, or adjustments to the budget, and a motion may be required for Business Manager Phyllis Smith to implement any changes.

• Review 2025 year‑end projection and fund balances
• Review 2026 draft budget expenses and revenues
• Review major assumptions with rates
• Review capital item requests
• Discuss additions, removals, or adjustments to the budget

Finance & Administration Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will review the draft 2026 budget for the Borough of Wyomissing, covering revenues, expenses, and net positions for General Government, Police, Fire, and other departments. The agenda includes proposed changes such as a $2,271,000 increase in the General Obligation Note principal, adjustments to real estate tax revenues, and pending negotiations on several contracts. The committee will compare projected 2026 figures with actual and budgeted 2025 numbers.

• Proposed $2,271,000 increase in General Obligation Note principal (incl. Webster pre‑payment by 06/01/2026)
• Real estate taxes projected at $5,300,000 for 2026 (up from $5,020,903 in 2025)
• Library operating support request increased 3.8% to $220,000
• Police department net budget proposed at $3,859,517 with police revenue of $142,500
• Fire department career firefighter expense proposed at $1,672,000 (CBA 3.5%)

Fire & Police Committee

The committee will review resignation and hiring requests for police officers and fire department personnel. Members will also discuss a potential parking ordinance change on Hill Avenue and receive updates on emergency management and a traffic study.

• Resignation of Officer Barr
• Hiring of up to two Sergeant candidates and two Patrol Officer candidates
• Amending the Ordinance to allow temporary parking in the 900 block of Hill Avenue
• Recommendation for a Fire Chief candidate and two entry-level Firefighter/EMT candidates
• Traffic study for Lawndale Road and vicinity by Pennoni

Fire & Police Committee

The Fire & Police Committee will examine year‑to‑date EMS call statistics for Wyomissing Borough, including monthly totals and call dispositions. It will also review Narcan administration counts across Berks County zones. The meeting includes discussion of Patrol Officer Shannon Barr’s resignation effective Oct. 31, 2025, and the results of the 2025 Wyomissing Police Sergeant promotion exam.

• EMS call volume for Wyomissing Borough: 2,264 calls year‑to‑date, with 1 call recorded in Oct 2025
• EMS call dispositions show 109 transports with lights/siren and 70 transports without lights/siren
• Narcan administrations in 2025 include 2 doses in Wyomissing Borough and additional doses in other Berks County zones
• Patrol Officer Shannon Barr submitted a resignation letter effective Oct. 31, 2025
• 2025 Wyomissing Police Sergeant promotion results list final scores and ranks for candidates

Finance & Administration Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will consider the draft 2026 budget for the Borough of Wyomissing. The proposal includes revenue and expense projections for General Government, Police, Fire, and other departments. It shows a $5,023,354 decrease in the General Fund net position compared with the 2025 budget. Specific line items such as library operating support and pension payments are also presented.

• General Government net proposed 2026: $7,272,344 (deficit), a $5,023,354 reduction from 2025
• Police Department net proposed 2026: $3,717,017 deficit, down from $3,546,000 in 2025
• Fire Department net proposed 2026: $184,000 surplus, up from $117,132 in 2025
• Library operating support increase request to $220,000 (3.8% increase)
• General Obligation Note principal payment of $2,271,000 included in 2026 budget

Finance & Administration Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will discuss the 2025 year‑end projection and fund balances, review the draft 2026 budget’s expenses, revenues, and rate assumptions, and consider any additions, removals, or adjustments. A motion will be taken to either table, approve, or deny authorizing Business Manager Phyllis Smith to make necessary changes to the draft budget.

• Review 2025 year‑end projection and fund balances
• Review 2026 draft budget expenses and revenues
• Review major assumptions with rates
• Discuss any additions, removals, or adjustments to the budget
• Motion to authorize Business Manager Phyllis Smith to modify the draft budget

Personnel Committee

The committee will interview fire chief candidates and consider a motion to appoint the top candidate. It will review performance reviews and propose a 4% wage increase for all administrative staff and a 1.5% ($0.48) raise for part‑time employee Kathy Yoder. The agenda includes a proposal for $10,000 bonuses for Phyllis Smith, Greg Capriolo, Melissa Miller, and Michele Bare. The committee will also review and vote on revised Receptionist and Administrative Support position descriptions.

• Motion to appoint the top fire chief candidate after 1st and 2nd panel interviews
• Proposed 4% wage increase for all administrative staff in the 2026 budget
• Proposed $0.48 (1.5%) raise for PT employee Kathy Yoder, bringing her rate to $28
• Proposed $10,000 bonuses for Phyllis Smith, Greg Capriolo, Melissa Miller, and Michele Bare
• Review and vote on revised Receptionist and Administrative Support position descriptions

Personnel Committee

The committee is reviewing proposed 2026 compensation increases for non-collective bargaining unit staff. The meeting also includes draft position descriptions for the Administrative Support and Receptionist roles.

• Proposed 4.0% salary increase for salaried personnel including Babb, Bare, Miller, Smith, Capriolo, and McKinley
• Proposed 4.0% to 5.5% salary increases for hourly personnel Sam, Weniger, Snyder, and Yoder
• Draft position description for Administrative Support
• Draft position description for Receptionist

Recreation Board

The Wyomissing Borough Recreation Board will review the proposed 2026 Fee Schedule for recommendation to the Finance & Administration Committee. The board will also consider the reappointment of three voting members and the appointment of an alternate to a vacant voting position.

• Discussion and potential recommendation of the 2026 Fee Schedule
• Reappointment of Michael Sharer, Jessica Christman, and Jess Leinbach to 5-year terms
• Appointment of Liz Toigo to a vacant voting position
• Field naming request update from Wyomissing Area Softball & Baseball President Jason Eisenhower
• Reports on Spooky Hollow Halloween Carnival, Student Advisory Committee, Summer Playground Program, and Lighting of the Greens & Holiday Marketplace

Recreation Board

The Wyomissing Recreation Board will examine the 2025 gross revenue generated by its programs and the recommended fee amounts for several services. Items include tennis lesson fees, playground registration fees, pavilion and stone house rentals, and pool memberships. The board will discuss any adjustments to these fees based on the presented revenue figures.

• Tennis Lessons recommended fee $1,470.00 for 2025 (down from $1,625.00 in 2024)
• Playground Registration Fees generated $71,497.00 in 2025
• Pavilion Rental revenue $4,000.00 in 2025
• Stone House Rental revenue $4,200.00 in 2025
• Pool Memberships generated $111,150.00 in 2025

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider certifying candidate lists and recommending hires for police and fire department positions. The body will also discuss starting the promotional process for fire department technicians and captains.

• Certification and promotion recommendations for up to two police Sergeants
• Certification and hiring recommendations for up to two police Patrol Officers
• Certification and hiring recommendations for up to two Firefighters
• Commencement of promotional process for Fire Department Technician
• Commencement of promotional process for Fire Department Captain

Civil Service Commission

The Wyomissing Civil Service Commission unanimously approved a request to allow a police officer to take the written sergeant promotion exam before the scheduled September 12, 2025 date. The early exam will be administered on a date to be set, either September 2"4 or 3*4, according to the record. No additional cost beyond the chief's time was identified. The commission discussed concerns about setting a precedent but decided to handle future accommodation requests on a case‑by‑case basis.

• Approval of accommodation request for early sergeant promotion exam
• Original written exam scheduled for September 12, 2025
• Early exam date to be determined (either September 2"4 or 3*4)
• No extra cost associated with the early exam
• Commission noted precedent concerns but approved the request

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee will consider several financial motions, including payment for the 2025 street improvements contract and purchase of ARL TVNR vouchers. It will also discuss sewer pump station upgrades, a cost‑share proposal for the Tulpehocken Road water line, and updates on park improvement grants. Additional items include a right‑of‑way agreement for Fast Bridge Fiber and updates on various ongoing projects.

• Motion to approve $426,609.36 payment for Streets Improvements (Construction Masters Services LLC).
• Purchase of 10 ARL TVNR vouchers for $500.
• Stone House Park grant of $460,000 with required $129,076 match and $534,212.20 contract award.
• Payment recommendation of $154,753.20 for Berkshire Heights Playground contract (Gordon H. Baver, Inc.).
• Motion to approve execution of right‑of‑way occupancy agreement for Fast Bridge Fiber.

Infrastructure Committee

The committee is reviewing payment applications for several infrastructure projects, including street work and playground improvements. Additionally, the body is considering a right-of-way agreement for fiber optic cable installation.

• Recommended payment of $426,609.36 to Construction Masters Services, LLC for 2025 Streets Project
• Recommended payment of $154,753.20 to Gordon H. Baver, Inc. for Berkshire Heights Playground
• Recommended payment of $22,457.05 to Construction Masters Services, Inc. for Carlino Swale Reconstruction
• Proposed right-of-way occupancy agreement with Fastbridge Fiber, LLC including a $150,000.00 bond
• Change order request of $12,894.00 for regrading and rip rap check dams at 845 Berkshire Blvd

Refuse & Recycling Committee

The Refuse & Recycling Committee will vote on a motion to table, approve, or deny a proposed ordinance that would ban businesses from using single‑use plastic bags. It will also receive updates on contracts for 2026‑2028 refuse, recycling, and yard‑waste hauler services and discuss any program changes. The board will review suggested revisions to the Borough Refuse and Recycling Ordinance dated August 6 2015. Additional items include analysis of waste tonnage and hauler performance.

• Motion on single‑use plastic bag ban ordinance (table/approve/deny)
• Update on contracts with winning bidders for 2026‑2028 hauler services
• Discussion of suggested revisions to the 2015 Borough Refuse and Recycling Ordinance
• Review of monthly tonnage totals for refuse, recycling, landfill, and yard waste
• Review of hauler performance issues (missed stops, communication, bulk collection)

Refuse & Recycling Committee

The Wyomissing Refuse and Recycling Committee will discuss proposed changes to several sections of the borough's Refuse & Recycling Ordinance. Items include clarifying where bulky rubbish may be stored, expanding the definition of non‑residential properties that must arrange private recycling, setting a 60‑day overdue threshold before service termination, and removing contradictory language about fee enactment. The committee will vote on whether to adopt these amendment suggestions.

• Revise Section 112 H to specify bulky rubbish may not accumulate on the exterior of residential or commercial properties.
• Update Section 123 to list non‑residential properties such as multi‑family dwellings of 5+ units, apartments, condominiums, office buildings, restaurants, retail, manufacturers, schools, and service providers.
• Change Section 134 to allow termination of service only after a payment is at least 60 days overdue.
• Delete the contradictory portion of Section 135 that conflicts with Section 131 regarding annual fee reenactment.

Borough Council

The Wyomissing Borough Council will review reports from the engineer, police, fire, and several committees. Council members will consider allocating $606,575.87 of state aid to fund pension plans and approving payments for infrastructure projects totaling over $150,000. Planning Commission items include waiver requests for Atonement Lutheran Church and Metropolitan II related to subdivision and stormwater ordinances. Additional motions cover personnel letters of intent, resolutions honoring community members, and routine financial statements.

• Approve allocation of $606,575.87 state aid to fund borough pension plans
• Approve payment of $27,900 to JNS Paving & Excavating Corp. for West Lawn Interceptor project
• Approve payment of $121,022.33 to Construction Masters Services LLC. for 2025 Street Improvements
• Approve waiver for Atonement Lutheran Church to submit a combined Preliminary/Final plan and use a 1"=30' scale
• Approve waivers for Metropolitan II to modify stormwater management ordinance requirements

The council approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting and the Police and Fire reports for September 2025. It authorized several infrastructure payments, including $27,900 to JNS Paving & Excavating and $121,022.33 to Construction Masters Services. The council allocated $606,575.87 of state aid to fund pension plans and amended the 2026 MMO calculation to $1,536,734 using the 2025 valuation. It also approved waivers for a subdivision plan and the revised Masano Bradley solicitor engagement letter.

• Approved September 9, 2025 Council minutes (7-0)
• Approved Police Department & Mayor’s report for September 2025 (7-0)
• Authorized payment of $27,900 to JNS Paving & Excavating for West Lawn Interceptor (7-0)
• Authorized payment of $121,022.33 to Construction Masters Services for 2025 Street Improvements (7-0)
• Allocated $606,575.87 state aid to fund pension plans (7-0)
• Amended 2026 MMO to $1,536,734 using Jan 1 2025 valuation (7-0)
• Granted waiver to Atonement Lutheran Church for subdivision plan submission (7-0)
• Approved revised Masano Bradley solicitor engagement letter (7-0)

Borough Council

The Wyomissing Borough Council will consider routine reports and approve several contracts and waivers. Council members will vote on payment applications totaling over $150,000 for street and water projects, and on a $15,000 lighting contract for Warren Street and West Shore Bypass. They will also allocate $606,575.87 of state aid to fund pension plans and consider subdivision and stormwater waivers for Atonement Lutheran Church and Metropolitan II.

• Approve Payment Application No. 1 from JNS Paving & Excavating Corp. for $27,900 for the West Lawn Interceptor project
• Approve Payment Application No. 1 from Construction Masters Services LLC. for $121,022.33 for 2025 Street Improvements
• Allocate $606,575.87 state aid to fund the borough's pension plans
• Authorize up to $15,000 payment to CM High for luminaires and conduit work on Warren Street and West Shore Bypass
• Approve waivers for Metropolitan II under the Stormwater Management Ordinance

Finance & Administration Committee

The committee is reviewing draft financial reports for September 2025, including cash positions, revenue, and expenditures. The documents track budget variances and fund balances across general, road, water, sewer, refuse, and highway accounts.

• Total cash and investments as of 9/30/2025: $10,527,443
• September 2025 total revenues: $2,707,131
• September 2025 total expenditures: $2,085,809
• Unreserved fund balance with pending reimbursements: $9,928,726
• Contractor construction for Masters awarded at $534,212 with a final completed amount of $558,458.49

Finance & Administration Committee

The Wyomissing Finance & Administration Committee will review cash and investment balances, September 2025 financial results, and the preliminary 2025 year‑end and 2026 budget updates. It will consider pension plan valuation results and 2026 MMO options, including a motion on state aid. The committee will also vote on a $3,530.58 quote for graphics on the Fire Chief’s vehicle and on accepting the engagement letter for the appointed Borough Solicitor, Masano Bradley.

• Review cash and investment balances (item 4)
• Review September 2025 revenues, expenses, and tax collections (item 5)
• Update on preliminary 2025 year‑end projections and 2026 budget status (item 6)
• Motion to approve or deny the $3,530.58 fire chief vehicle graphics quote (item 8)
• Motion to approve or deny the engagement letter for Masano Bradley as Borough Solicitor (item 9)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review plans and engineering letters for two projects. The body will decide whether to recommend that Council grant specific ordinance waivers for Atonement Lutheran Church and Metropolitan II.

• Atonement Lutheran Church: Proposed waiver from Sections 304 and 306 of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance to submit a combined Preliminary/Final plan
• Metropolitan II: Proposed waiver from Section 305 Stormwater Management Ordinance regarding groundwater recharge
• Metropolitan II: Proposed waiver from Section 306 Stormwater Management Ordinance regarding water quality
• Metropolitan II: Proposed waiver from Section 307 Stormwater Management Ordinance regarding streambank erosion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review waiver requests submitted by C2C Design Group on behalf of Atonement Lutheran Church (Project ALC-WYO-01) and Metropolitan LLC (Project MET-WYO-08). The requests seek to combine preliminary and final plan submissions under SALDO and to waive specific stormwater management ordinance sections because the projects reduce impervious surfaces. The Commission will forward the requests to the Borough Council for placement on its next agenda.

• Waiver of SALDO Section 403 – Preliminary Plan Submission, Plan Requirements for Project ALC-WYO-01
• Waiver of SALDO Section 404 – Final Plan Submission, Plan Requirements for Project ALC-WYO-01
• Waiver of SALDO Sections 401.1, 403.1, 509.5.A, 509.5.B previously recommended for Project MET-WYO-08
• Waiver of SWM Sections 305, 306, and 307 for Project MET-WYO-08 due to reduced impervious surfaces
• Requests to place all waivers on the next Borough Council meeting agenda

Fire & Police Committee

The Wyomissing Fire & Police Committee will discuss updates from the Western Berks Ambulance and West Side Emergency Management. Members will consider a motion on the revised Safety Stick contract and review hiring updates for the police and fire departments. The agenda also includes a discussion of a $1 million LSA grant application for fire station renovations and announcements of upcoming community events.

• Motion on the revised Safety Stick contract
• Discussion of LSA grant application requesting $1 million for fire station renovations
• Update on hiring of police officer Steven Hernandez
• Update on Fire Chief hiring process
• Fire Department Open House scheduled for October 8, 6‑8 pm

Fire & Police Committee

The Fire & Police Committee will review 2025 EMS call statistics, including call dispositions, unit response counts, and Narcan administrations. It will also consider a Parking Services Agreement with Municipal Parking Services, Inc. that would provide the borough with up to 5 00 SafetySticks and related software for parking enforcement over a five‑year term.

• Review of 2025 EMS call volume and disposition totals (e.g., 119 transports with lights/siren)
• Review of EMS unit response counts (e.g., M6521 responded to 111 calls)
• Review of Narcan administration numbers across multiple zones (e.g., 9 administrations in BERKS - TULPEHOCKEN TOWNSHIP)
• Consideration of Parking Services Agreement with Municipal Parking Services, Inc. for up to 5 00 SafetySticks
• Agreement term of five years with automatic renewal unless 90‑day notice is given

Park & Shade Tree Commission

The Park & Shade Tree Commission will discuss summer and fall park projects, tree disease concerns, and a possible wildflower donation for the Logan Avenue swale. It will review 2026 budget requests for borough parks, parklands, the Tree Department, and commission subcommittees. The commission will also report on funding and volunteer activities for the Parklands Forest Stewardship Study, including grants and a donation totaling $48,000.

• Discuss summer/fall park projects, tree disease issues, and a wildflower donation for Logan Avenue swale
• Review 2026 budget requests for borough parks, parklands, Tree Department, and commission subcommittees
• Subcommittee reports: bird nest box data and volunteer limb removal in the Enchanted Forest
• Implement Parklands Forest Stewardship Study with $20,000 budget allocation, $10,000 Rotary grant, $10,000 Berks County funding, $8,000 Schuylkill Highlands grant, and $6,000 donation from Bimbo Bakery
• Provide update on partnership discussions with PSU Berks

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will consider the proposed job descriptions for two non‑lead positions in the Public Works Department: Tree Maintenance and Street and Storm Sewer Maintenance. Both positions are classified as non‑exempt and report to the Public Works Director or Assistant Director. The descriptions outline duties such as tree care, street and sewer repairs, equipment operation, and 24/7 emergency response, as well as required qualifications and licensing.

• Tree Maintenance position – duties include tree pruning, removal, pesticide application, equipment operation, data entry, and 24/7 emergency response.
• Street and Storm Sewer Maintenance position – duties include street repair, catch‑basin work, manhole lid replacement, snow/ice removal, equipment operation, and 24/7 emergency response.
• Both positions require a valid PA driver’s license; CDL‑A with endorsements is preferred.
• Both positions are non‑exempt and covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
• Both require background, child‑abuse and FBI fingerprint checks, pre‑employment physical, drug screen, and Hepatitis B vaccine documentation.

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will consider accepting letters of intent from Police Chief John Phillips and Lieutenant Paul Baur to enter the Borough's DROP retirement program. The committee will also review job descriptions for non-lead Public Works positions.

• Police Chief John Phillips to enter DROP effective December 13, 2025
• Lieutenant Paul Baur to enter DROP effective October 31, 2025
• Review non-lead job descriptions for Public Works departments
• Public Works job descriptions for Tree, Streets, and Sewer departments
• Public Works job descriptions for Buildings and Grounds, Parks, and Mechanics

Recreation Board

The Wyomissing Borough Recreation Board will consider a motion to amend the Wyomissing Area Little League lease so the fields at Berkshire Heights Playground can be named. The board will also vote on the August 2025 meeting minutes and financial report, and discuss preparation of the 2026 fee schedule. Sub‑committee overviews and the Recreation Director report will be presented before any votes.

• Motion to approve, deny, or table amendment of the Wyomissing Area Little League lease for field naming at Berkshire Heights Playground
• Motion to approve or deny the August 2025 meeting minutes
• Motion to approve or deny the August 2025 financial report
• Discussion and motion on the 2026 fee schedule preparation
• Sub‑committee reports: Pool, Student Advisory, and Independence Day activities

Recreation Board

The Wyomissing Recreation Board approved the July 2025 meeting minutes and financial report, which showed swimming pool fees of $143,151 and playground fees of $71,497. The board discussed the possibility of allowing the Wyomissing Softball and Baseball Association to name a field at Berkshire Heights Playground but tabled the request to review plaque guidelines.

• Approved July 2025 meeting minutes and financial report
• Tabled request to amend lease for naming rights at Berkshire Heights Playground
• Discussed moving Earth Day to April 25, 2026
• Reviewed revenue and expenditures for pool and playground programs
• Noted success of midnight swim and Movies in the Park series

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee will review the Zoning and Codes Report and discuss upgrades to the 4th & Oley pump stations. It will consider motions to approve payments for the West Lawn Interceptor sewer contract, street improvement contracts, and the Oley Street water main replacement. Updates on the Western Berks Water Authority, park grant projects, and a study of borough facilities will also be presented.

• West Lawn Interceptor sewer project: $1,585,584 budget, $539,238 contract to JNS Paving & Excavating Corp., $27,900 pay application #1
• 2025 Streets Improvements: $615,317.45 contract to Construction Masters Services LLC, $121,022.33 pay application #1
• Oley Street Water Main Replacement: $162,558 contract to KBC Construction, LLC, $1,460 Change Order #1, $17,715.90 pay application #2
• Stone House Park: $460,000 grant with $129,076 match required, $534,212.20 contract to Construction Masters Services LLC
• Berkshire Heights Playground: $237,623 contract to Gordon H. Baver, Inc.

Infrastructure Committee

The Wyomissing Infrastructure Committee will review and vote on payment applications for several public‑works contracts, including JNS Paving & Excavation ($27,900), Construction Masters Services for the 2025 Streets Project ($121,022.33), KBC Construction for the Water Main Replacement ($17,715.90), and Construction Masters Services for the Carlino Swale Reconstruction ($22,457.05). The agenda also includes a change order that adds $1,460 to the Water Main Replacement contract for additional paving at the Park Rd intersection. All items are presented with recommendations to approve the payments and change order.

• Approve payment of $27,900 to JNS Paving & Excavation for West Lawn Interceptor (6% complete).
• Approve payment of $121,022.33 to Construction Masters Services for the 2025 Streets Project (22% complete).
• Approve payment of $17,715.90 to KBC Construction for Water Main Replacement (final payment, 100% complete).
• Approve payment of $22,457.05 to Construction Masters Services for Carlino Swale Reconstruction (final payment, 100% complete).
• Approve change order adding $1,460 to Water Main Replacement contract for additional paving at Park Rd intersection.

Borough Council

The Wyomissing Borough Council will consider several reports and motions, including approvals for infrastructure contracts, personnel actions, and financial obligations. A key item is the adoption of Ordinance No. 1454-2025 that would prohibit use of borough playgrounds between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise. The council will also vote on payments and contracts ranging from sewer work to a $1.6 million 2026 municipal maintenance obligation.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 1454-2025 to restrict playground use from dusk to dawn
• Authorize payment of $74,137.15 to Sewer Specialties Services, Inc. for televising and cleaning work (Payment Application No. 2)
• Award 2025 50/50 Sidewalk Program contract to Forino, Co., LP for $130,343.50
• Approve $1,623,352 for the 2026 Municipal Maintenance Obligation (MMO)
• Conditional offer of employment to Steven Hernandez for Police Officer and reimbursement up to $10,000 for training expenses

The council approved the Sewage Planning Module for the Windsor Street Subdivision and awarded the 2025 Sidewalk Program contract to Forino, Co., LP. It hired a new police officer, revised the fire chief job description, and increased education benefit payments for administrative staff. The council denied an RFP for the 2026 solicitor position and adopted Ordinance No. 1454‑2025 restricting playground use from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.

• Approved Sewage Planning Module Adoption Resolution for Windsor Street Subdivision (7‑0)
• Awarded 2025‑50/50 Sidewalk Program to Forino, Co., LP for $130,343.50 (7‑0)
• Authorized conditional employment offer to Police Officer Steven Hernandez and up to $10,000 training reimbursement (7‑0)
• Ratified revised Fire Chief job description with reduced experience requirements (7‑0)
• Increased college degree benefit to $1,000 (bachelor) and $1,500 (master) for administrative employees (7‑0)
• Denied issuance of an RFP for the 2026 Borough Solicitor position (4‑3)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1454‑2025 restricting playground use from dusk to dawn (unanimous)
• Authorized $10,000 payment to WBWA for the Borough’s share of Route 12 water pipe repair (7‑0)

Borough Council

The Wyomissing Borough Council will consider several financial authorizations, contract approvals, and a new ordinance. Items include payments for sewer cleaning, sidewalk work, winter road maintenance, and fuel tank installation. The council will also vote on Ordinance No. 1454‑2025, which limits playground use to daylight hours. All motions will be recorded for approval, denial, or amendment.

• Authorize payment of $74,137.15 to Sewer Specialties Services, Inc. for televising and cleaning work
• Award $130,343.50 to Forino, Co., LP for the 2025 50/50 Sidewalk Program
• Approve a 5‑year PennDOT contract for winter maintenance on Penn Avenue, Park Road, Papermill Road, and North Wyomissing Boulevard
• Authorize payment of $109,508.50 to Spatco Energy Solutions for two 2,000‑gallon fuel tanks
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1454‑2025 restricting playground use from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise

Finance & Administration Committee

The Wyomissing Finance & Administration Committee will review the borough’s cash and investment positions, August 2025 revenue and expenditure variances, and year-to-date fund balances. The meeting covers cash balances at Tompkins Savings and Checking, PLGIT investment performance, and budget variances for general, road, water, sewer, refuse, and highway funds.

• Cash balances: Tompkins Savings $483,138 (3.25%), Tompkins Checking $664,676
• PLGIT investments total $10,568,736 with rates ranging 4.11%–4.38%
• August 2025 revenue $850,007 vs. budget $862,807; expenditures $2,037,676 vs. budget $2,370,519
• Year-to-date general fund surplus $1,637,580 vs. budget target $511,000
• Water project APPL #1 expenditure $154,202

Finance & Administration Committee

The Wyomissing Finance & Administration Committee will review August 2025 financial results, pension audits, and several unbudgeted expenses. The meeting includes votes on police vehicle upfitting costs, a temporary fix for Stone House Pond, traffic study estimates, and a sewer credit. Policy revisions and the solicitor selection process are also discussed.

• Approve $8,906 upfitting cost for Police Department Dodge Durango, offset by $2,000–$3,000 in grant funds
• Temporary $4,000 crack sealing fix for Stone House Pond after contractor deemed replacement necessary
• Approve $12,000 traffic study for Lawndale Road and $15,000 for Wyomissing/Reading/Grandview Boulevards
• Approve $455.96 sewer credit for 1160 Old Mill Lane for irrigation water not passing through sewer
• Amend public comment policy to allow designated response time within five-minute limit

Economic Development Committee

The Wyomissing Economic Development Committee’s August 28, 2025 agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no concrete decisions, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings. No dollar amounts, street names, or actionable topics are provided in the document.

Fire & Police Committee

The Fire & Police Committee will discuss public safety issues including traffic control on Lawndale Road, vehicle registration enforcement, and recent shooting incidents. The Fire Department will review monthly activity, hiring updates, and a $3,530.58 vehicle graphics proposal. A decision is expected on a Wyomissing Area School District homecoming parade route for October 10, 2025.

• Table, approve, or deny Wyomissing Area School District homecoming parade from West Reading to Happy Hollow on October 10, 2025
• Discuss altering stop signs on Lawndale Road to slow traffic due to State Hill Road bypass concerns
• Review $3,530.58 proposal to redesign graphics on Fire Chief’s vehicle
• Discuss enforcement of registration, inspection, and insurance for covered vehicles on public streets
• Review August Fire Department activity report and incident distribution map

Fire & Police Committee

The Wyomissing Fire & Police Committee will review a $8,281.54 service estimate for removing and reinstalling graphics on a fire department truck. The work includes labor costs for two vehicles and is sourced from Glick Fire Equipment.

• $8,281.54 service estimate for truck graphics removal and reinstall
• Labor costs: $872.00 (graphics removal), $3,530.58 (Durango graphics install), $3,878.96 (Utility graphics install)
• Service estimate valid for 15 days, net 15 terms
• Vendor: Glick Fire Equipment, Bird-in-Hand, PA

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to review and decide on an accommodation request from an applicant for promotion to Sergeant. The request concerns permitting an early written examination for the position.

• Accommodation request for early written examination for promotion to Sergeant with the Wyomissing Police Department
• Approval of July 11, 2025 meeting minutes

Civil Service Commission

The Wyomissing Civil Service Commission approved certifying five applicants for Deputy Fire Chief and creating a promotional list for Sergeant. It also amended police civil service rules to clarify disciplinary action eligibility for promotions.

• Approved certifying five Deputy Fire Chief applicants, including one with pending certifications
• Created promotional list for two Sergeant positions in Wyomissing Police Department
• Amended Section 3.9A of Police Civil Service Rules regarding disciplinary action eligibility for promotions

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee is meeting to review a request to hire a new Patrol Officer and propose changes to the Fire Chief job description. The committee will also consider increasing college degree benefit payments for administrative employees.

• Proposal to hire a Patrol Officer from the CSC eligibility list with a reimbursement to Central Berks Police Department likely under $4,000
• Proposed revision of Fire Chief job description to reduce required experience from 10 years to 5-8 years and remove Fire Officer IV requirement
• Proposed increase in college degree payments for administrative employees: bachelors from $400 to $1,000 and masters from $650 to $1,500
• Estimated $2,650 additional cost to the Borough for degree benefit increases

Personnel Committee

The Wyomissing Personnel Committee is reviewing the draft position description for the Fire Chief role. The document outlines duties, qualifications, and certifications required for the top-level fire service management position in the borough.

• Position reports to Borough Manager and Borough Council
• Requires Fire Officer IV certification within one year of hire
• Includes budget preparation, grant oversight, and apparatus maintenance duties

Recreation Board

The Wyomissing Recreation Board will approve July 2025 meeting minutes and financial reports. The board will also discuss amending a lease agreement to allow the Wyomissing Area Softball & Baseball Association to name fields at the Berkshire Heights Playground.

• Approval of July 2025 meeting minutes and financial report
• Discussion on amending Wyomissing Area Little League Lease Agreement
• Field naming request for Berkshire Heights Playground
• Reports from Playground Program, Student Advisory, and July 4th committees
• Review of programs, facilities management, rentals, and maintenance

Recreation Board

The Wyomissing Recreation Board reviews July 2025 financials showing higher-than-budget pool revenues and under-budget playground expenses. The board also discusses upcoming fall programs including Movies in the Park, stargazing, and the End of Summer Splash event.

• July pool revenues: $21,776 (budget $15,000)
• Playground program under budget: $71,497 spent vs. $76,700 budget
• Upcoming End of Summer Splash at Wyomissing Pool on August 22
• Movies in the Park scheduled for September 20 (Moana 2) and 27 (Luca)
• Stargazing event planned for September 12 at The West Slope – Parklands

Infrastructure Committee

The committee is discussing several sewer and street projects, including pump station capacity increases and a 5-year winter maintenance agreement with PennDOT. Members will consider authorizing emergency repairs to a railroad culvert and approving various contractor payments.

• Authorization for Envirep to increase 4th & Oley Pump Station capacity (max $12,000)
• 5-year PennDOT winter maintenance agreement for Penn Avenue, Park Road, Papermill Road, and North Wyomissing Boulevard
• Emergency repair award to CMS for the Railroad Culvert
• Payment recommendation for Spatco Energy Solutions ($109,508.50) for fuel tanks
• Payment recommendation for Sewer Specialties Services, Inc. ($74,137.15)

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee will review construction bids for the 2025 50/50 Sidewalk Program, including sidewalk replacement, mobilization, and site preparation costs. The meeting will discuss base bids submitted by multiple contractors for Project #250004-3.

• Concrete sidewalk replacement (4" depth) for 5,157 sq ft at $103,655.70–$175,338.00
• Mobilization & site preparation including barricades and pedestrian warnings for $1,500.00–$10,000.00
• Seeding/restoration with hydro mulch pellets at $17,250.00–$17,533.80
• Rain leader pipe (10 ft sections) with couplings at $4,641.00–$9,750.00
• Bonds & insurance costs ranging from $2,000.00 to $3,200.00

Borough Council

The Borough Council will review several high-value waste management contracts for 2026-2028 and discuss infrastructure payments. The body is also considering a new ordinance to restrict playground use from dusk to dawn.

• Refuse collection contract with Hollenbaugh Trash & Recycling, LLC for $1,673,100
• Yard Waste collection contract with J.P. Mascaro & Sons for $741,842.40
• Ordinance No. 1454-2025 to prohibit entering playgrounds between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise
• Payment of $154,202.10 to KBC Construction LLC for water project work
• Proposed $75,000 fee in-lieu of a traffic impact study for Metropolitan II

The council approved a $22,001.25 change order to replace guardrail at Berkshire Heights Playground and denied a designated street‑sweeping day for Dauphin Avenue (5‑1). It also approved the 2026‑2028 waste collection contracts totaling $2.55 million, denied a lion statue donation, and authorized a new ordinance limiting playground use after sunset. Additional actions included ratifying an ambulance feasibility study and revising the zoning map for 5 Wyomissing Boulevard.

• Approved Change Order No. X-003 for guardrail replacement $22,001.25 (6‑0)
• Denied designating a day of the week for Dauphin Avenue street sweeping (5‑1)
• Approved Hollenbaugh’s Trash and Recycling, LLC as lowest bidder for weekly refuse contract $1,673,100 (6‑0)
• Approved Hollenbaugh’s Trash and Recycling, LLC for recycling contract (glass) $638,820 (6‑0)
• Denied lion statue donation (6‑0)
• Authorized advertisement of Ordinance No. 1454‑2025 restricting playground use after sunset (5‑1)
• Ratified Western Berks Ambulance Association participation in capital‑campaign feasibility study (6‑0)
• Authorized steps to revise the Zoning Map for 5 Wyomissing Boulevard (6‑0)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will review several infrastructure payments and a proposed ordinance to restrict playground use from dusk to dawn. The body is also deciding on new waste collection contracts for 2026-2028 and a new Borough Solicitor appointment.

• Proposed 2026-2028 refuse collection contract with Hollenbaugh Trash & Recycling, LLC for $1,673,100
• Proposed 2026-2028 yard waste collection contract with J.P. Mascaro & Sons for $741,842.40
• Ordinance No. 1454-2025 to prohibit entering Borough playgrounds between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise
• Payment of $154,202.10 to KBC Construction LLC for water project work
• Proposed appointment of Heidi Masano as Borough Solicitor effective January 1, 2026

Finance & Administration Committee

The committee is reviewing draft financial reports for July 2025, including cash positions, revenue comparisons, and fund balances. The documents track year-to-date budget variances and the progress of the Public Works Garage project.

• Expenditures for 3 replacement police vehicles totaling $133,965
• Expenditure for Deputy Fire Chief vehicle totaling $45,915
• Public Works Garage project total costs reaching $2,525,892
• July 2025 total revenues of $1,495,142
• July 2025 total expenditures of $2,219,614

Finance & Administration Committee

The Wyomissing Finance & Administration Committee will review monthly financial results, pension audits, and insurance claims. Key decisions include a tax late-fee waiver for 4 Wyomissing Boulevard and approval of a handicapped ramp at Terrace Avenue and Flowers Lane. The committee will also discuss 2026 budget planning and payroll rates for January 2026.

• Request to waive $245.91 late fee for 4 Wyomissing Boulevard property taxes
• Motion needed to approve handicapped ramp installation at Terrace Avenue and Flowers Lane
• Discussion on 2026 budget planning and payroll rate adjustments for January 2026
• Review of pension audit findings and Wayne Lamp payment status
• Update on year-to-date insurance claims and safety training completion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a Zoning Map Amendment for Atonement Lutheran Church. The body will also consider several ordinance waivers for the Metropolitan II project regarding plan scales, impact studies, and stormwater management.

• Zoning Map Amendment request for Atonement Lutheran Church
• Waiver request for Metropolitan II to use specific plan scales (1"=40', 1"=20', 1"=5')
• Waiver request for Metropolitan II to forego a traffic study and other impact studies
• Waiver request for Metropolitan II regarding Section 307 Stormwater Management Ordinance streambank erosion requirements

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a request to subdivide a property at 5 Wyomissing Boulevard and rezone a new community center parcel to the Town Center Residential/Office District. The body is also reviewing landscaping, lighting, and traffic plans for the Metropolitan II project.

• Zoning Map Amendment request for Atonement Lutheran Church at 5 Wyomissing Boulevard
• Proposed rezoning of community center parcel (Lot 2) from R1 Low Density Residential to Town Center Residential/Office (TC)
• Landscaping and lighting review for Metropolitan II project
• Traffic review for Metropolitan II including internal circulation and ADA-compliant ramps
• Proposed installation of ASTM-3016-compliant bollards at Metropolitan II

Borough Council

The provided text is a resignation letter from Fire Chief Ethan J. Holmes. He intends to resign effective September 9, 2025, with his remaining time starting July 29, 2025, to be covered by PTO.

• Resignation of Fire Chief Ethan J. Holmes effective September 9, 2025

Borough Council

The Borough Council will meet to decide on the resignation of Fire Chief Ethan Holmes. The body will also determine whether to begin the hiring process for a new Fire Chief.

• Resignation of Fire Chief Ethan Holmes effective September 9, 2025
• Commencement of the hiring process for the Fire Chief

The council approved the resignation of Fire Chief Ethan Holmes, effective September 9, 2025, with all members in favor. It also approved commencing the hiring process for a new Fire Chief and pausing the Deputy Fire Chief hiring, with a 7‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved resignation of Fire Chief Ethan Holmes effective Sep 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved commencing hiring process for Fire Chief and pausing Deputy Fire Chief hiring (7-0)

Refuse & Recycling Committee

The Refuse & Recycling Committee will review bid tabulations for waste services for the 2026-2028 period. Members may vote to table, approve, or deny the lowest qualified bidder(s). The committee will also discuss the potential formation of an Environmental Advisory Commission.

• Review and potential vote on 2026-2028 Refuse, Recycling, and Yard Waste contracts
• Discussion of Environmental Advisory Commission examples
• Analysis of monthly tonnage totals for refuse, recycling, landfill, and yard waste
• Review of hauler performance regarding missed stops, communication, and bulk item collection

Refuse & Recycling Committee

The committee is reviewing historical data on landfill, recycling, and yard waste tonnage from 2006 to 2025. The meeting includes a review of cost projections and bids from Cougle's Recycling, Hollenbaughs Trash & Recycling, and J.P. Mascaro & Sons for services through 2028.

• Review of 2026-2028 annual cost bids from J.P. Mascaro & Sons, Hollenbaughs Trash & Recycling, and Cougle's Recycling
• Analysis of landfill tonnage data from 2006 to 2025
• Review of recycling and yard waste tonnage trends
• Performance grant history tracking receipts from 2004 to 2022
• Comparison of net costs for waste hauling services

Borough Council

The Borough Council is holding a special meeting to address a personnel matter. The body will decide whether to table, approve, or deny the termination of employment for badge 29 of the Wyomissing Police Department.

• Vote on termination of employment for Wyomissing Police Department badge 29

The council approved the termination of badge 29 of the Wyomissing Police Department. The motion was made by Councilmember Barnett, seconded by Councilmember Mogel, and passed unanimously with a 7-0 vote. No other agenda items were acted upon.

• Approved termination of badge 29, Wyomissing Police Dept (7-0)

Fire & Police Committee

The committee is reviewing mid-year performance statistics for police and EMS services. The Police Department is seeking Council decisions on implementing a 15-minute time-limited parking zone on Hill Avenue using Safety Stick technology.

• Proposed 15-minute time-limited parking for four spaces on the 900 block of Hill Avenue
• Proposed revenue share for Safety Stick: 40% to vendor plus $2–$3 per citation
• Draft agreement for a $27,000 Capital Fundraising Feasibility Study for Western Berks Ambulance Association
• Police mid-year financials: $1,715,609.00 in expenses against a $1,903,900.00 budget
• Police mid-year performance: 4,109 incidents handled with an average arrival time of 5.34 minutes

Fire & Police Committee

The Fire & Police Committee will review activity reports for the police and fire departments. Members will decide whether to recommend that Council support a capital fundraising feasibility study by Western Berks Ambulance.

• Decision on supporting Western Berks Ambulance's Capital Fundraising Feasibility Study by Richard R. Blain & Associates, LLC
• Review of timed-parking recommendations for the 900 block of Hill Ave
• Review of police activity for the first six months of 2025
• Update on hiring for Deputy Chief and Firefighter/EMT
• Review of July fire department activity report and incident distribution map

Park & Shade Tree Commission

The Commission is reviewing a draft ordinance to prohibit entry to specific playgrounds between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise. The body is also considering a forest management plan and reviewing bird nesting data.

• Ordinance No. 1454-2025 to restrict nighttime access to Berkshire Heights, Wyomissing Hills, and Happy Hollow Playgrounds
• Proposed $3,000 forest management plan from Shultz Forest Management and Consulting LLC for approximately 24.2 acres
• Review of 2025 nesting success for Bluebirds, Tree Swallows, House Sparrows, House Wrens, and Chickadees
• Discussion of bird box maintenance, including the replacement of Box #10 and planning for 2026 guards and baffles

Park & Shade Tree Commission

The Park & Shade Tree Commission will discuss summer projects and the implementation of a forest stewardship study. The body will vote on recommendations to Council regarding a new forest management plan, a donated statue, and a Peace Pole installation.

• Proposal from Shultz Forest Management & Consulting Services, LLC for a $3,000 forest management plan
• Proposed Ordinance #1454-2025 to restrict playground use from dusk to dawn
• Recommendation to accept a donated lion statue measuring 64" wide x 36" deep x 33" high
• Request from West Reading – Wyomissing Rotary Club to install a 6-foot Peace Pole
• Report on $20,000 budget for invasive removal and a $6,000 donation from Bimbo Bakery

Infrastructure Committee

The Wyomissing Infrastructure Committee will review sewer system upgrades, street improvement bids, park project contracts, and grant-funded initiatives. No major policy decisions are scheduled; most items involve updates, approvals of payments, or motions on minor adjustments.

• 4th & Oley Pump Station upgrades with $175,000 funding split among Boiler House, Windsor St, and Rm Palmer
• West Lawn Interceptor sewer project awarded to JNS Paving for $539,238.00
• 2025 Streets Improvements project awarded to Construction Masters Services LLC for $615,317.45
• Stone House Park improvements awarded for $534,212.20 with $460,000 grant funding
• Berkshire Heights Playground project awarded to Gordon H. Baver, Inc. for $237,623.00

Infrastructure Committee

The committee is reviewing payment applications for two infrastructure projects. These payments cover work completed on water main replacements and the Berkshire Heights Playground.

• Payment of $154,202.10 to KBC Construction LLC for 2025 Water Main Replacement
• Payment of $4,050.00 to Gordon H. Baver, Inc. for Berkshire Heights Playground

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board will meet to approve financial reports and meeting minutes from May and June 2025. The board will also receive sub-committee reports on the pool, playground, and student advisory programs, as well as a recap of the Independence Day celebration.

• Approval of May and June 2025 financial reports
• Pool Program overview
• Independence Day Parade & Celebration recap
• Playground Program overview
• Student Advisory Committee overview

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board discussed preparations for the community pool, including a 'cash only' policy for services. Members reviewed Earth Day and Memorial Day parade planning, and addressed safety and access protocols for the playground program.

• Berkshire Heights playground renovations for ADA improvements and new equipment
• Pool membership revenue of over $32,000 from 353 members
• Donations including $6,000 from ROG Orthodontics for 4th of July Fireworks
• Memorial Day parade featuring 50 groups with Chris Kaag as Grand Marshal
• Egg Hunt budget exceeded by $290 due to event-specific rule signs

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider certifying applicants for Deputy Fire Chief and creating a promotion list for Police Sergeants. The body will also discuss an amendment to police promotional qualification rules regarding disciplinary history.

• Certification of applicants for Deputy Fire Chief
• Creation of a candidate list for promotion to Police Sergeant
• Proposed amendment to Police Civil Service Rules Subsection 3.9A regarding reprimands and suspensions for promotional applicants

Civil Service Commission

The Wyomissing Civil Service Commission will meet to consider the certification of the applicant list for the entry level Deputy Fire Chief position with the Wyomissing Fire Department.

• Certification of applicant list for entry level Deputy Fire Chief

Borough Council

Borough Council will vote on changing the custodian for firefighter, non-uniformed, and police pension plans. The meeting includes decisions on infrastructure payments, police personnel changes, and public works garage repairs.

• Resolution 2025-08 to change pension plan custodian from Nationwide Financial to Charles Schwab Trust Bank
• Payment of $126,146.94 to Spring Township for the West Lawn Interceptor project
• Purchase of a Police department vehicle for $44,655
• Payments to AH Moyer Inc. for HVAC ($11,245.60) and plumbing ($14,717.39) at the Public Works garage
• Payment of $6,934.48 to Construction Masters Services, Inc. for Cambridge Avenue stream work

The council adopted Resolution No. 2025-08, changing the custodian for the borough's fire, police, and non‑uniformed pension plans from Nationwide Financial to Charles Schwab Trust Bank. It also approved several financial items, including payments for infrastructure work, a police vehicle purchase, and an intergovernmental equipment agreement, all by unanimous roll‑call votes.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-08 to change pension custodian to Charles Schwab (7‑0)
• Authorized payment of $126,146.94 to Spring Township for West Lawn Interceptor (7‑0)
• Approved reduction in rank of Police badge 11 from Sergeant to Patrol Officer (6‑1)
• Authorized $6,934.48 payment to Construction Masters Services for Cambridge Ave stream work (7‑0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Spring Township for equipment and manpower sharing (7‑0)
• Approved purchase of Police department vehicle for $44,655 (7‑0)
• Approved installation of “Cross Traffic Does Not Stop” signs on Reading Blvd at Forest Ave (7‑0)
• Approved Accounts Payables report for June 2025 (7‑0)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider changing the custodian for police, non-uniformed, and firefighter pension plans. The body will also review several infrastructure payments and police personnel changes.

• Resolution 2025-08 to change pension plan custodian from Nationwide Financial to Charles Schwab Trust Bank
• Payment of $126,146.94 to Spring Township for the West Lawn Interceptor project
• Purchase of a Police Department vehicle for $44,655
• Payment of $11,245.60 and $14,717.39 to AH Moyer Inc. for Public Works garage HVAC and plumbing
• Payment of $6,934.48 to Construction Masters Services, Inc. for Cambridge Avenue stream work

Finance & Administration Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee is reviewing payment applications for work completed at Wyomissing Public Works. The documents detail progress billings and change orders for HVAC and plumbing installations.

• Payment application for HVAC work to A. H. Moyer, Inc. in the amount of $11,245.60
• Payment application for plumbing work to A. H. Moyer, Inc. in the amount of $14,717.39
• HVAC project original contract sum of $162,275.00
• Plumbing project original contract sum of $238,817.00

Finance & Administration Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will review June 2025 financial results and 2026 budget planning. The body is deciding on a new pension plan assets custodian and payments for Public Works garage work.

• Proposed change of pension plan assets custodian from Nationwide to Charles Schwab Trust Bank
• Payment of $11,245.60 to AH Moyer Inc. for Public Works garage HVAC services
• Payment of $14,717.39 to AH Moyer Inc. for Public Works garage plumbing services
• Decision on utilizing 2026 payroll rates for the first pay date in January 2026
• Review of year-to-date insurance claims and safety training

Fire & Police Committee

The Fire & Police Committee will discuss emergency management updates and police department staffing. The body is deciding on a new police vehicle and a traffic sign installation. The committee will also review fire department hiring and run card updates.

• Purchase of a replacement police vehicle for $44,655
• Installation of 'Cross Traffic Does Not Stop' signs on Reading Boulevard at Forest Avenue
• Revision to Police Department Civil Service Rules and Regulations section 3.9
• Update on 7 eligible applicants for Firefighter/EMT written exams
• Status of Deputy Fire Chief applications closing June 30, 2025

Fire & Police Committee

The committee is reviewing a proposed agreement with Municipal Parking Services, Inc. to deploy up to 500 automated parking enforcement bollards. The meeting materials also include EMS call volume and response data for early 2025.

• Proposed Parking Services Agreement with Municipal Parking Services, Inc. for up to 500 SafetySticks
• EMS report showing 1,270 total calls from January 1 to June 2025
• EMS data indicating 89% of transports went to Tower Health - Reading Hospital
• EMS report of 14 Narcan administrations across various Berks County townships and boroughs

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will determine which applicants are eligible to take the written examination for an entry level Firefighter/EMS position with the Wyomissing Fire Department.

• Eligibility review for entry level Firefighter/EMS written examination
• Approval of May 9, 2025 meeting minutes

Civil Service Commission

The Commission is holding special meetings to consider the certification of applicant lists for two positions within the Wyomissing Fire Department.

• Certification of applicants for entry level Firefighter/EMS
• Certification of applicants for entry level Deputy Fire Chief

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will consider the retirement letter of Police Sergeant Richard Karstien. The body will also discuss activating the Civil Service Commission to begin a promotional process for the position of Police Sergeant.

• Retirement letter from Police Sergeant Richard Karstien
• Activation of the Civil Service Commission for Police Department Sergeant promotional testing

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee is reviewing a formal retirement notice from Patrol Sergeant Richard F. Karstien. Karstien's final day in uniform will be July 4, though he remains on the books until late August due to unused leave.

• Retirement of Patrol Sergeant Richard F. Karstien

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board will meet to approve May 2025 minutes and financial reports. Members will receive recaps and overviews of the Memorial Day Parade, pool, playground, and student advisory programs.

• Approval of May 2025 financial report
• Memorial Day Parade & Remembrance Ceremony recap
• Pool Program overview
• Playground Program overview
• Student Advisory Committee overview

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board discussed preparations for the community pool, including new equipment and a 'cash only' policy for services. The board also reviewed the success of Earth Day and the Fishing Rodeo, and finalized details for the Memorial Day parade.

• Berkshire Heights playground renovations for ADA improvements and new equipment
• Pool memberships totaling over $32,000 from 108 purchases
• Donations including $6,000 from ROG Orthodontics for 4th of July Fireworks
• Memorial Day parade featuring 50 groups and Grand Marshal Chris Kaag
• Egg Hunt event went $290 over budget due to rule signs

Infrastructure Committee

The committee is discussing several infrastructure projects, including pump station modifications and sewer interceptor work. Members will consider motions regarding the RAWA pipe ownership and a road maintenance equipment sharing agreement with Spring Township.

• West Lawn Interceptor project awarded to JNS Paving and Excavating Corp. for $539,238.00
• 2025 Streets Improvements awarded to Construction Masters Services LLC for $615,317.45
• Oley Street Water Main Replacement awarded to KBC Construction, LLC for $162,558.00
• Public Works Garage project base contract awarded for $3,116,114.40
• Proposed Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with Spring Township for road equipment and manpower

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee is reviewing a recommendation to pay Construction Masters Services, LLC for work completed on the Cambridge Ave. culvert and pedestrian bridge replacement. The project is reported as 100% complete.

• Payment Application No. 9 for $6,934.48 to Construction Masters Services, LLC
• Current contract amount of $454,512.65
• Original contract amount of $447,462.65
• Change order amount of $7,050.00

Borough Council

The Borough Council will review requests for police officer hires and various infrastructure payments. The body is also considering a request from Berkshire Mall to defer stormwater manhole installations.

• Request from Berkshire PA Holdings, LLC to defer installation of 8 stormwater manholes at Berkshire Mall
• Payment of $69,042.75 to Sewer Specialty Services, Inc. for pipe lining and cleaning
• Awarding of the MS4 Wyomissing Professional Center swale project to Construction Masters Services, LLC for $23,639.00
• Payment of $5,600.00 to Architerra, PC to update the Zoning Ordinance Landscape section
• Authorization to advertise bid specs for the 2026-2028 refuse, recycling, and yard waste contract

The council approved the minutes from the May 13 meeting. It denied Berkshire PA Holdings' request to defer installation of eight storm‑water manholes (6‑0). It awarded the West Lawn Interceptor project to JNS Paving and Excavating for $539,238 (6‑0) and approved hiring of two new police patrol officers pending testing (6‑0). The council also adopted an intergovernmental agreement for the Berks County MS4 Steering Committee and a resolution to destroy selected 2004 incident records (both 6‑0).

• Approved May 13, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Denied Berkshire Mall request to defer eight storm‑water manholes (6‑0)
• Awarded West Lawn Interceptor contract to JNS Paving, $539,238 (6‑0)
• Approved list of police officer candidates (6‑0)
• Approved hiring of top two police patrol candidates, contingent on testing (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑06 to join Berks County MS4 Steering Committee (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑07 to destroy specified 2004 incident records (6‑0)
• Authorized moving $4,000,000 PLGIT investments into the PLGIT prime account (6‑0)

Borough Council

Borough Council will decide on hiring two new police officers and various infrastructure payments. The body will also review requests regarding stormwater manholes at the Berkshire Mall and updates to the Zoning Ordinance.

• Payment of $69,042.75 to Sewer Specialty Services, Inc. for pipe lining and cleaning
• Awarding the MS4 Wyomissing Professional Center swale project to Construction Masters Services, LLC for $23,639.00
• Payment of $5,600.00 to Architerra, PC to update the Landscape section of the Zoning Ordinance
• Request from Berkshire PA Holdings, LLC to defer installation of 8 storm water manholes at Berkshire Mall
• Hiring of the top two candidates for Police Department Patrol positions

Finance & Administration Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee is reviewing the borough's cash position, May revenue and expenditures, and project spending. The meeting includes a detailed look at real estate tax collections and the current status of the Public Works Garage construction.

• Public Works Garage project total costs reaching $3,446,155
• May revenue of $3,583,143, including $1,349,436 in net real estate taxes
• May expenditures of $2,498,196, including $265,706 for debt service
• Sale of bucket truck for $64,100
• GTRP grant for Stone House of $60,000

Finance & Administration Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will review monthly financial results and a $4 million PLGIT investment strategy. The body is deciding on police vehicle replacements, pension ordinance amendments, and zoning updates. They will also discuss whether to authorize repairs for sinkholes on a private property.

• Investment strategy for $4,000,000 in maturing PLGIT funds
• Proposal to purchase two new police vehicles to replace totaled vehicles
• Authorization of Architerra, PC to update the Zoning Ordinance landscape section for $5,600
• Recommendation for Schlouch, Inc. to repair four sinkholes at 1714 State Hill Road for approximately $20,000
• Proposed amendment to Ordinance 1329-2012 regarding firefighter pension spousal benefits

Refuse & Recycling Committee

The Refuse & Recycling Committee will review a spreadsheet of 22 options and draft bid specifications for a new contract. The committee may recommend that Council authorize the advertisement of bid specs for refuse, recycling, and yard waste services for 2026-2028.

• Review of 22 previously discussed options for contract bid specifications
• Review of draft bid specs containing 9 highlighted options
• Potential motion to recommend Council authorize advertisement of 2026-2028 refuse, recycling, and yard waste bid specs

Refuse & Recycling Committee

The Borough is requesting bids for a three-year contract starting January 1, 2026, for the collection, transportation, and processing of municipal solid waste, recyclables, and yard waste. The Borough Council will review various service options, including different frequencies for recycling and yard waste collection.

• Bid opening scheduled for July 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
• Mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Borough Hall
• Contract term from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028
• Bids require a security deposit of 10% of the total bid price
• Public award of bids may occur as early as August 12, 2025

Park & Shade Tree Commission

The Bird Box Subcommittee is reporting on early-season egg-laying activity and predation. The commission is considering installation of Noel guards and updates to box designs for the 2026 season.

• Report of egg-laying activity for bluebirds, tree swallows, chickadees, and house sparrows
• Proposal to install Noel guards on boxes with documented predation
• Proposal to replace older boxes with predator-resistant posts and baffles before 2026
• Proposal to install chickadee-specific boxes or entrance hole reducers before 2026
• Discussion on plans to discourage house sparrows

Park & Shade Tree Commission

The Park & Shade Tree Commission will discuss the implementation of the Parklands Forest Stewardship Study and potential accessibility improvements at the Meadow Trail parking lot. The body will also review collaboration opportunities with Penn State Berks and a bee monitoring study.

• Discussion of $20,000 budget for invasive removal and educational signs
• Review of grant applications for $10,000 (Rotary Club), $10,000 (Berks County Planning Commission), and $8,000 (Schuylkill Highlands Mini-Grant)
• Proposed removal of railing at Meadow parking lot to improve trail accessibility
• Discussion of a Memorial Bench and Trex Decking Bench program
• Potential future grant requests of up to $500,000 each for stormwater issues near Flannery Field and High Road

Fire & Police Committee

The Fire & Police Committee will review emergency service updates and a vehicle upfitting agreement for the Deputy Fire Chief. The body will also consider the hiring of two police officers and a memorandum of understanding for police services at Wyomissing Area School District.

• Resolution No. 2025-06 regarding the disposition of 2004 incident and arrest records
• Approval of a candidate list to offer two police officer positions
• Proposed parking ordinance revision to expand the loading zone at 945 Hill Avenue to 15-20 minute parking
• Discussion of additional stop signs at Reading Blvd. and Wayne Ave.
• Review of a request for a left turn signal at State Hill and Larchwood Roads

Fire & Police Committee

The Fire & Police Committee will review Wyomissing’s 2025 EMS call volume, response times, and hospital destinations. Council will also vote on a $14,671.74 agreement for emergency warning devices and radio equipment on the Deputy Fire Chief’s vehicle.

• Approve $14,671.74 contribution for Deputy Fire Chief’s vehicle emergency equipment
• Review 2025 EMS call volume: 1,028 calls in Wyomissing Borough
• Discuss hospital destination split: 88% to Tower Health – Reading Hospital, 12% to Penn State – St. Joseph
• Authorize disposition of 2004 police records per state retention schedule

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will decide whether to approve a pay increase for Clancy Craley, a mechanic who completed his probation and obtained his CDL. The raise would move him from $32.98/hour to $36.80/hour, effective June 16, 2025. The committee will also hear an overview of the 2025 Wellness Program for police and fire departments.

• Rate increase for Clancy Craley, Mechanic from $32.98/hour to $36.80/hour, effective June 16, 2025
• Overview of 2025 PD/FD Wellness Program by Kristi Schurr, Borough Wellness Consultant

Personnel Committee

The committee is reviewing a draft report for the Borough of Wyomissing Wellness Program. The program uses a $25,000 grant to provide nutrition, fitness, and mental health resources for 24 police officers and 12 firefighters.

• Borough of Wyomissing Wellness Program grant amount: $25,000
• Implementation of on-site yoga, TRX, and HIIT classes
• Planned 2025 on-site fitness area for police at Borough Hall
• Proposed participation-based incentives for late 2025-2026
• Reported 19% increase in 2025 water purchase rates from Western Berks Water Authority

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board will meet to approve April 2025 minutes and financial reports. The session includes recaps and overviews of Earth Day, the Memorial Day Parade & Remembrance Ceremony, and the Pool Program.

• Earth Day recap
• Memorial Day Parade & Remembrance Ceremony overview
• Pool Program overview
• Review of programs, facilities management, rentals, and maintenance

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board discussed the outcomes of the annual Egg Hunt and upcoming events including Earth Day and the Memorial Day parade. The board received updates on pool maintenance and various park improvements, though no official actions were taken due to a lack of quorum.

• Allocation of $7,000 in the 2026 capital improvements budget to replace the handball wall
• Collection of over $10,000 in fundraising and $6,000 donation from ROG Orthodontics for fireworks
• Installation of keyless entry systems at tennis courts and pavilion restrooms at Hills and Happy Hollow
• Pool maintenance including draining for painting and leak repairs
• Upcoming events: Earth Day (April 26), Memorial Day Parade (May 24), and Touch A Truck (May 31)

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee will discuss and vote on multiple infrastructure projects, including sewer pump station upgrades, street improvements, and building projects. Motions include approving payments, change orders, and contract awards. A key restriction bars new development flowing to the 4th & Oley or Wynnewood pump stations without upgrades.

• Revised EDU cost $2,500/EDU for 4th & Oley Pump Station based on $175,000 from Boiler House, Windsor St, and Rm Palmer
• West Lawn Interceptor project out to bid with budget $1,585,584
• 2025 Streets Improvements awarded to Construction Masters Services for $615,317.45
• Public Works Garage Project base contract $3,116,114.40 with multiple pay applications
• Stone House Park awarded $534,212.20, supported by $460,000 grant

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee is reviewing a resolution to enter a cost-sharing agreement with other Berks County municipalities for MS4 NPDES permit educational requirements. The meeting also includes recommendations for several payments related to the Public Works Facility project.

• Resolution 2025-06 to join the Berks County MS4 Steering Committee for cooperative educational programming
• Recommended payment of $7,288.02 to Accelerated Fire Protection, Inc. for Public Works Facility
• Recommended payments of $6,435.00 and $41,636.38 to Garden Spot Electric, Inc. for Public Works Facility
• Recommended payments of $28,706.18 and $2,500.00 to Balton Construction, Inc. for Public Works Facility
• April 2025 report showing 91 total building permits issued year-to-date

Borough Council

Wyomissing Borough Council will consider multiple contracts, ordinances, and reports. Key decisions include adopting an ordinance extending large-vehicle parking restrictions to certain commercial streets abutting residential districts, awarding bids for water work ($162,558) and the Berkshire Heights playground ($237,623), and authorizing a $2,000,000 investment into PLGIT. The council will also discuss conditional plan approval for Boiler House Island, a sewer credit, and grant applications.

• Extending large-vehicle parking restrictions to additional streets (Ordinance 1453-2025)
• Awarding $162,558 contract to KBC Construction for 2025 water work
• Awarding $237,623 contract to Gordon H. Baver, Inc. for Berkshire Heights playground and ADA project
• Authorizing $55,404 WatchGuard contract for police in-car video system starting 2027
• Conditional plan approval for Boiler House Island development

The May 13, 2025 borough council meeting recorded a written request from Gregory Krutoyarsky detailing alleged breaches by J.P. Mascaro & Sons. The minutes contain no recorded votes, approvals, or resolutions regarding the issues. No decisions were documented; the council only noted the request for the public record.

Borough Council

The Wyomissing Borough Council will consider a new ordinance restricting large vehicle parking on streets in commercial districts that abut residential areas. The council will also vote on several contracts, including a $162,558 water work bid and a $237,623 playground project, and decide on conditional plan approval for the Boiler House Island development. Additionally, the agenda includes routine reports from departments and committees, and a motion to invest $2,000,000 in a PLGIT prime account.

• Ordinance No. 1453-2025 to extend large vehicle parking restrictions to streets in I1, I2, I3, C2, or C3 districts abutting residential zones
• Lowest qualified bid of $162,558 from KBC Construction for 2025 water work
• Lowest qualified base bid and alternates of $237,623 from Gordon H. Baver, Inc. for Berkshire Heights Playground and ADA accessibility project
• Conditional plan approval for Boiler House Island, subject to McCarthy Engineering review and environmental study
• Investment of $2,000,000 into the PLGIT prime account

Civil Service Commission

The Wyomissing Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting to consider certifying the list of applicants for the position of Police Officer with the Wyomissing Police Department. The meeting also includes other matters that may come before the commission.

• Consider certification of the applicant list for Police Officer position

Civil Service Commission

The Wyomissing Civil Service Commission will meet to consider certifying the list of applicants for a Police Officer position with the Wyomissing Police Department. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from its April 11, 2025 meeting. Public comment is limited to matters within the commission's jurisdiction.

• Approval of minutes from the April 11, 2025 Civil Service Commission meeting
• Review, discussion, and possible action on certification of the list of applicants for Police Officer
• Motion to table, approve, or deny certification of the applicant list

Finance & Administration Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee meets to review the Borough's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024. The independent audit by Herbein + Company presents the modified cash basis financial position, including a total net position of approximately $8.36 million. No votes or proposed actions are listed on this agenda; the meeting is solely for reviewing the draft audit report.

• Independent auditor's report from Herbein + Company for fiscal year 2024
• Total net position: $8,358,403 as of December 31, 2024
• Governmental activities net position: $4,441,010; Business-type activities net position: $3,917,393
• Pension and OPEB schedules included: Police, Nonuniformed, Firefighters plans
• Combining statements for nonmajor governmental and fiduciary funds

Finance & Administration Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will review financial statements, investment strategies, and several project payments. The body is deciding on grant applications for infrastructure and the conversion of debt for The Highlands of Wyomissing.

• Resolution 2025-04: Requesting $455,715 PA Small Water and Sewer Grant for Brandywine/Lincoln SW pipe rehabilitation
• Change Order no. 3: $51,920 to Construction Masters Services, LLC. for Stone House Park pavers, berm work, and inlet
• Payment of $11,550 to Sewer Specialty Services for sanitary sewer televising
• Proposal of $8,000 to Meister Cox Architects for Wyomissing Fire Station renovation drawings
• Sewer credit of $2,545 for 50 Berkshire Court following a pipe burst

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review revised plans and a March engineering letter for the Boiler House Island project, and may vote on a motion to recommend conditional plan approval to Borough Council. The commission will also discuss a $5,600 proposal from Architerra, PC to update the Landscape section of the Zoning Ordinance, with a possible motion to refer the proposal to the Finance Committee.

• Review of revised plans for the Boiler House Island project
• Motion to recommend conditional plan approval for Boiler House Island
• Review of McCarthy Engineering's review letter dated April 7, 2025
• Consideration of $5,600 proposal from Architerra, PC to update the Landscape Ordinance section
• Motion to refer Landscape Ordinance update to the Finance Committee

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a proposal for a 54-unit apartment building at 15 Innovation Way and a professional services proposal to create new landscape regulations. The Borough Engineer currently recommends no action on the apartment plan due to unsatisfied conditional use requirements.

• Proposed 54-unit apartment building at 15 Innovation Way (Boiler Building Site-House Island LLC)
• Proposal from Architerra, PC for $5,600.00 to create new landscape regulations
• Required $500 fee per residential unit for the Innovation Way project upon land development approval
• Estimated $5,000.00 fee for Stormwater Control and BMP Operation and Maintenance Fund for the Innovation Way project
• Review of Soil Management Plan for Innovation Way Condo Unit 8

Refuse & Recycling Committee

The committee will discuss and finalize options for the upcoming refuse, recycling, and yard waste service contract bid specifications, including pickup frequency, materials accepted, and container size. They will also review the Pioneer Crossing Landfill contract terms and cost comparisons with other municipalities, as well as the 2024 audit results for refuse and recycling operations. Additional topics include reviewing hauler performance and discussing the possibility of forming an Environmental Advisory Commission.

• Discuss bid spec options: pickup frequency, recyclable materials (glass, plastic, paper, metal), container sizes (75-gallon vs smaller), and alley vs streetside collection
• Review letter from JP Mascaro (April 2, 2025) and bid specs from Archbald Borough for comparison
• Review Pioneer Crossing Landfill contract (expires Dec 31, 2028) and cost-per-unit comparison with Conestoga Landfill
• Review 2024 Borough Audit Results for Refuse and Recycling
• Discuss Environmental Advisory Commission possibilities and hauler performance issues (missed stops, communication, bulk collection)

Refuse & Recycling Committee

The committee is reviewing detailed logs of missed trash, recycling, and yard waste collections from February to April 2025, along with annual tonnage data for landfill, recycling, and yard waste from 2006 to 2025. The agenda includes historical landfill tonnage costs, recycling performance grants, and bulk trash event estimates. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is primarily a data review session.

• Missed collection logs for 48 specific addresses between February and April 2025
• Landfill tonnage trends: 2024 total 2,701.12 tons at $107.24/ton
• Recycling tonnage: 2024 total 809.61 tons; 2025 YTD 67.47 tons average
• Bulk trash event (May) estimated 49.63 tons in 2025, compared to 86.22 tons in 2022
• Performance grant history: 2022 grant of $59,352 still pending

Fire & Police Committee

The Fire & Police Committee will discuss and vote on several items, including unbudgeted expenditures for firefighter testing and a vehicle upfitting agreement. The committee will also consider requests for fire police assistance for the 4th of July parade and a three-year extension on a police department contract. Routine updates from Western Berks Ambulance, West Side Emergency Management, and the fire department's monthly activity report are on the agenda.

• Motion needed for unbudgeted expenditure not to exceed $1,400 for firefighter entry-level and Deputy Chief exams through Bucks County Community College
• Relief Association approved up to $20,000 for upfitting of the Deputy Chief Vehicle; formal approval needed
• Motion to approve, table, or deny request for fire police assistance from neighboring agencies for the 4th of July parade
• Motion to approve, table, or deny a three-year extension on the Motorola/Watchguard police contract
• Discussion of a fire code/building code amendment requiring non-combustible landscaping within three feet of high hazard occupancies

Fire & Police Committee

The committee is reviewing EMS call volume and disposition data for early 2025. The meeting includes a proposed equipment funding agreement for the Fire Department and a service extension quote for Police body cameras.

• Proposed $14,671.74 contribution from Relief Association of Wyomissing Volunteer Firemen for Deputy Fire Chief’s Vehicle equipment
• Motorola quote for a 3-year Video as a Service (Vaas) extension for 16 body worn cameras totaling $33,984.00
• EMS report showing 774 total calls from January to March 2025
• EMS data indicating 88% of transports went to Tower Health - Reading Hospital and 12% to Penn State - St. Joseph Medical Center

Infrastructure Committee

The committee will discuss pump station upgrades, water main replacements, and various street and park improvements. Members will consider motions regarding a sidewalk reimbursement and the awarding of bids for water and playground projects.

• West Lawn Interceptor project budget of $1,585,584 with $1 million in contributions and grants
• 2025 Streets Improvements awarded to Construction Masters Services LLC for $615,317.45
• Proposed $800 reimbursement for sidewalk repairs at 518 Oley Street
• Public Works Garage base contract awarded for $3,116,114.40
• Stone House Park project contract awarded to Construction Masters Services LLC for $534,212.20

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee is discussing a 2026 paving project for Dauphin Avenue from Wyomissing Blvd to Clayton Avenue. The plan includes replacing curbing and removing 26 trees in the 1200, 1300, and 1400 blocks, with costs for residents estimated between $4,500 and $15,750 based on frontage.

• Dauphin Avenue paving project (Wyomissing Blvd to Clayton Avenue) scheduled for 2026
• Curbing replacement estimated at $90 per foot
• Removal of 26 trees in the 1200, 1300, and 1400 blocks of Dauphin Avenue
• 2025 Water Replacement Project bids ranging from $170,458.00 to $388,884.00
• Berkshire Heights Playground bids ranging from $229,601.00 to $264,454.00

Recreation Board

The Board discussed preparations for the Egg Hunt, Earth Day, and Memorial Day parade. They reviewed pool maintenance and registration logistics, including a decision to deny a proposal for West Reading students to join the local swim team.

• Denied provisional membership proposal for West Reading youth on the Wahoo’s swim team
• Earth Day event scheduled for April 26 at Happy Hollow playground
• Memorial Day parade theme set as 'Red, White, and You'
• ROG Orthodontics donated $6,000 for 4th of July Fireworks
• Reported $10,000+ collected in fundraising campaign

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board will discuss updates for the Egg Hunt, Earth Day, and the Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony. The board will also review the Pool Program and general facilities management.

• Egg Hunt recap
• Earth Day overview
• Memorial Day Parade & Remembrance Ceremony overview
• Pool Program overview
• March 2025 financial report approval

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review and consider the reaffirmation of amendments made by the Borough Council to the Firefighter Civil Service Rules and Regulations. These rules govern personnel processes for the Borough of Wyomissing Fire Department.

• Reaffirmation of firefighter civil service rules regarding applications, qualifications, testing, and appointments
• Reaffirmation of rules regarding investigations, certifications, probationary periods, disciplinary actions, and reinstatements
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 5, 2025 and March 12, 2025

Civil Service Commission

The Wyomissing Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting to consider reaffirming amendments made by Borough Council to the Firefighter Civil Service Rules and Regulations. The amendments cover applications, qualifications, testing, examinations, investigations, certifications, appointments, probationary periods, disciplinary actions, and reinstatements for the Fire Department. The commission may also address other matters as presented.

• Reaffirmation of Borough Council's amendments to the Firefighter Civil Service Rules and Regulations

Borough Council

Council will vote on a $615,317 street improvements contract, a managed natural landscape ordinance, conditional approval for the RM Palmer building addition and Boiler House Island development, and potential condemnation of buildings at 575 Spring Street. Other business includes a parking ordinance amendment, crosswalk plan, firefighter civil service rules, pension rate updates, and several committee reports.

• Motion to award 2025 street improvements to Construction Master Services, base bid $615,317.45
• Ordinance No. 1452-2025 amending property maintenance code to authorize managed natural landscape areas
• Conditional final plan approval for RM Palmer building addition project with multiple waivers
• Motion to condemn 575 Spring Street 1000 and 2000 buildings as uninhabitable
• Motion to update pension interest rate to 6.75% and salary scale to 4.25% for all borough pension classes

The council voted 6‑0 to adopt Ordinance No. 1453‑2025 amending large‑vehicle parking rules. It also approved the PennDOT crosswalk and signage plan for the 1000 block of Penn Avenue by a 4‑3 vote, with the mayor breaking the tie. A street‑improvement contract was awarded to Construction Master Services for $615,317.45, and several waivers for the RM Palmer building addition project were granted unanimously. Additional actions included adopting fire‑department rules and updating pension and public‑comment policies.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1453‑2025 large‑vehicle parking amendment, 6‑0
• Approved PennDOT crosswalk and signage plan for 1000 block Penn Ave, 4‑3 (Mayor tie‑breaker)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1452‑2025 property‑maintenance code amendment, 6‑0
• Authorized award of 2025 street improvements to Construction Master Services, $615,317.45, 6‑0
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for Cambridge Avenue culvert work, 6‑0
• Approved payment of $67,998.07 to Construction Masters Services for Cambridge Avenue culvert, 6‑0
• Adopted revised Deputy Fire Chief position description, 6‑0
• Granted multiple waivers for RM Palmer building addition project (Subdivision & Land Development, Stormwater Management Ordinances), 6‑0

Borough Council

Council will vote on awarding a $615,317.45 street improvements contract to Construction Master Services and consider an ordinance allowing managed natural landscape areas. Other decisions include potentially condemning buildings at 575 Spring Street, approving waivers and conditional final plan for the RM Palmer building addition, and updating police and fire chief contracts and pension rates.

• Award $615,317.45 street improvements base bid to Construction Master Services
• Ordinance 1452-2025 to amend property maintenance code for managed natural landscape areas
• Condemn 1000 and 2000 buildings at 575 Spring Street as uninhabitable
• Conditional final plan approval for RM Palmer building addition with multiple waivers (traffic study, sidewalk deferment, stormwater)
• Increase post-retirement medical benefit to $1,000/month for Police Chief and Lieutenant

Planning Commission

The Wyomissing Planning Commission will review and vote on recommendations for two major land development projects. For the RM Palmer building addition at 1, 700 and 800 Van Reed Road, commissioners will consider multiple waiver requests and conditional final plan approval. For 15 Innovation Way (Boiler House Island, LLC), they will discuss revised plans and vote on recommending conditional final plan approval.

• Review and potential recommendation for conditional final plan approval of Boiler House Island, LLC land development at 15 Innovation Way
• Consideration of a waiver from subdivision ordinance Sections 303 and 304 to allow RM Palmer addition to proceed as a final plan without preliminary submission
• Consideration of a waiver from stormwater management ordinance Section 307 for 1-year storm drainage time at RM Palmer addition
• Consideration of a waiver from Section 509.5.A.4 to not require a traffic study for RM Palmer addition
• Consideration of a waiver from Section 602.D(1) to defer sidewalk installation for RM Palmer addition

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a proposal from McMahon, a Bowman Company, for transportation engineering services related to a proposed 24,969-square-foot building addition at the R.M. Palmer Company facility at 700-800 Van Reed Road. The scope includes a Transportation Impact Study at nearby intersections, with a fee of $9,200. No decision has been made; the item is under discussion.

• Proposed 24,969 sq ft building addition at R.M. Palmer Company, 700-800 Van Reed Road
• Transportation Impact Study at four Van Reed Road intersections (N. Wyomissing Blvd, full-access driveway, exit-only driveway, enter-only driveway)
• Fee for study: $9,200
• No Highway Occupancy Permit required as access not on state roadway
• Draft study expected within five weeks of authorization

Finance & Administration Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will discuss the 2024 audit results and pension plan valuation options. Members will review March 2025 financial results and discuss updates to the Public Comment Policy.

• Vote on accepting 2024 audit results and management letter
• Decision on pension plan valuation options
• Proposed purchase of a 2011 Ford truck from the Relief Association for up to $15,000
• Discussion on Berks EIT Business Privilege Tax enforcement and audit costs
• Proposed amendments to the Public Comment Policy

Finance & Administration Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee reviewed the Borough's cash and investment position, monthly revenue and expenditure comparisons, fund balances, and tax collections for March 2025. The reports show a year-to-date net loss across all funds of about $475,000, with general fund revenues below budget. No decisions or votes were scheduled; the agenda consists entirely of financial review documents.

• Total cash and investments as of 3/31/2025: $7,634,041, down from $10,286,240 a year earlier
• Year-to-date net loss across all funds: -$474,941 (March 2025 YTD results)
• General fund revenues under budget by $253,538 for March and $1.07M YTD
• Public Works Garage project total cost $3,925,686 with $135,699 balance to complete
• $4,000,000 PLGIT term deposit at 4.51% maturing June 12, 2025

Zoning Hearing Board

The Wyomissing Zoning Hearing Board will hold a hearing on April 2, 2025, to consider a special exception application from Zatmari Arias to operate a family day care at 34 Dorchester Drive in the R-1A Low Density Residential District. The applicant must demonstrate compliance with conditions regarding parking, pick-up/drop-off procedures, and exterior alterations. The board will hear testimony and evidence before making a decision.

• Special exception application for Family Day Care use at 34 Dorchester Drive
• Conditions include minimum 2 off-street parking spaces plus one per non-resident employee
• Requirement to provide testimony on pick-up/drop-off process to avoid traffic crossings
• No exterior alterations or signs allowed to preserve neighborhood character
• Public hearing scheduled for 2:00 PM at Wyomissing Borough Hall

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will meet to discuss a request for a special exception under Section 413.D. The board will decide whether to allow a family day care to operate at 34 Dorchester Drive.

• Special exception request for family day care at 34 Dorchester Drive

Fire & Police Committee

The Fire & Police Committee will discuss hiring updates for fire and police personnel. Members will consider revisions to Civil Service Commission rules for the fire department and a potential ordinance amendment regarding large vehicle parking.

• Proposed revisions to Civil Service Commission Fire Department Rules and Regulations for Deputy Chief and entry-level Firefighter positions
• Potential ordinance amendment to prohibit large vehicle parking in commercial districts abutting residential districts
• Hiring process update for entry-level Patrol Officer position
• Discussion on erecting a safety tent at the Stone House for 4th of July activities
• Parking discussions for the 1000 block of Penn Avenue

Fire & Police Committee

The committee is reviewing EMS call volume and disposition data for January and February 2025. The meeting also includes a draft of the Firefighter Civil Service Rules and Regulations, last revised April 8, 2025.

• EMS report showing 505 total calls for Wyomissing Borough in Jan-Feb 2025
• EMS data indicating 89% of transports went to Tower Health - Reading Hospital
• EMS call volume by nursing home, including Highlands at Wyomissing (38 calls)
• Draft Firefighter Civil Service Rules and Regulations defining hiring and promotion processes
• Civil Service Commission structure requiring three commissioners appointed by Borough Council

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will receive an update from Greg Heflin of Brickstone Realty on The Block at Wyomissing development. They will also discuss old business regarding commercial properties of interest. No votes or decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is informational.

• Update on The Block at Wyomissing from Brickstone Realty
• Old business update on commercial properties of interest

Park & Shade Tree Commission

The commission is coordinating the removal, replacement, and monitoring of bird boxes in the park. The body is also reviewing applications for new commission members.

• Removal of 4 bird boxes (#4, 9, 19, 28) and replacement of 6 boxes (#3, 5, 7, 14, 25, 27)
• Installation of white paint and entrance hole protectors on 5 boxes to protect birds from heat
• Assignment of 25 bird boxes to 5 volunteer monitors
• Creation of two public education notices for the park kiosk near Old Mill Rd
• Review of membership applications from Daniela Modesto and Jeff Doubek

Park & Shade Tree Commission

The Park and Shade Tree Commission will discuss spring and summer project plans and the implementation of the Parklands Forest Stewardship Study. The body is reviewing the addition of ADA parking at the Cambridge Avenue/Highlands parking area. Members will also review letters of interest for commission vacancies.

• Estimated cost of $7,500 per space for ADA parking at Cambridge Avenue/Highlands
• Naming of existing unnamed trails in the parklands
• Potential projects with Penn State Berks students for the Forest Stewardship Study
• Updates on the Eagle Scout gazebo revitalization project
• Review of letters of interest for Commission vacancies

Zoning Hearing Board

The Wyomissing Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing and deliberate on three variance requests for properties at 1001 Hill Avenue and 100 A George Avenue. The variances sought are from Section 514 (minimum lot width), Section 609.16 (parking area setback), and Section 610.3.A (driveway separation distance). After public comment and legal examination, the board may vote to table, approve, or deny the requests.

• Variance from Section 514 for minimum lot width at 1001 Hill Avenue and 100 A George Avenue
• Variance from Section 609.16 for parking area setback at 1001 Hill Avenue and 100 A George Avenue
• Variance from Section 610.3.A for driveway separation distance at 1001 Hill Avenue and 100 A George Avenue
• Public comment period limited to the subject of the zoning hearing
• Board may table, approve, or deny the requested variances for lot width and driveway separation

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will consider a variance request from Metropolitan, LLC to build a six-story mixed-use building. The project includes commercial space on the first floor and 50 residential apartments, with a new parking lot at 100 A George Avenue.

• Variance request for minimum lot width (127' at right-of-way and 134' at setback line vs 150' required)
• Variance request for parking area setback into the required 10' landscape buffer
• Variance request for driveway separation distance of 55' vs 150' required
• Proposed construction of a six-story building with 50 multifamily units and first-floor commercial space

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will review the 2025 entry-level firefighter testing timeline and the Deputy Chief job description. The committee will also consider a request to increase post-retirement medical benefits for Chief Phillips and Lieutenant Baur.

• Review of 2025 Entry-Level Firefighter testing timeline
• Review and potential approval of updated Deputy Chief job description
• Proposed increase of post-retirement medical benefit for Chief Phillips and Lieutenant Baur from $750 to $1,000 per month

Personnel Committee

The Wyomissing Personnel Committee is reviewing a draft job description for a Deputy Fire Chief position, which would be an exempt second-in-command role reporting to the Fire Chief. The committee is also discussing the 2025 entry-level firefighter testing process, including application dates, written exam, CPAT, and a tentative hiring proposal for November 11, 2025. No votes or decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are under consideration.

• Deputy Fire Chief position description — exempt, reports to Fire Chief, requires Fire Officer III and EMT certification
• Entry-level firefighter application period: May 15–June 16, 2025
• Written exam scheduled for July 19, 2025 at Wyomissing Jr/Sr High School
• CPAT testing in August–September 2025 with final test on September 29
• Council proposal for hiring on November 11, 2025, with conditional offers on November 12

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board discussed preparations for the April 26 Earth Day event and the upcoming pool season, including staffing and infrastructure repairs. The board also reviewed current registration totals for playground and pool programs.

• Earth Day event scheduled for April 26, 10:00 am-1:00 pm at Happy Hollow playground
• Playground registrations totaling $15,305 from 116 registrants
• Pool staffing plan including 30 lifeguards and 10 front desk staff
• Proposed vendor fee of $25 for the first year and $50 for subsequent years for 2026
• Approved 2025 capital improvements for Berkshire Heights ADA accessibility and playground repairs

Recreation Board

The Wyomissing Recreation Board will consider approval of the February 2025 meeting minutes and financial report, then hear sub-committee overviews of upcoming community events including the Egg Hunt, Earth Day, Memorial Day Parade, Independence Day Parade, and the Pool Program. The Recreation Director will also report on programs, facilities, rentals, and maintenance. No old or new business items are listed.

• Approval of February 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of February 2025 financial report
• Sub-committee overview: Egg Hunt (Kristen Gajewski)
• Sub-committee overview: Earth Day (Jessica Christman)
• Sub-committee overview: Pool Program (Mike Sharer)

Infrastructure Committee

The committee is reviewing bid proposals for the 2025 Street Improvements Project across multiple borough roads. Additionally, the body is considering a payment recommendation for the Cambridge Ave. Culvert / Pedestrian Bridge Replacement.

• 2025 Street Improvements Project bids for Berkshire Boulevard, Cherry Drive, Oriole Road, Crossing Drive, and N. Wyomissing Boulevard
• Bids for Parkside Drive South including Cold in Place Recycling with quotes up to $289,188.45
• Recommended payment of $67,998.07 to Construction Masters Services, LLC for the Cambridge Ave. Culvert / Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
• Cambridge Ave. project current contract amount of $454,512.65
• Proposed ADA ramp installations and sidewalk work on N. Wyomissing Boulevard

Infrastructure Committee

The committee is discussing sewer system upgrades, including the 4th & Oley and Wynnewood pump stations. Members will consider recommending the 2025 Street Improvements project to Council and review payment applications for the Cambridge Avenue Culvert project.

• 2025 Street Improvements: Review of bid results for recommendation to Council
• 4th & Oley Pump Station: Revised EDU cost of $2,500 based on $175,000 in receipts
• Cambridge Avenue Culvert & Pedestrian Bridge: Pay Application #8 for $67,998.07
• West Lawn Interceptor: Project budget of $1,585,584 with $700,000 H20 PA Grant
• Public Works Garage Project: Base contract awarded for $3,116,114.40

Civil Service Commission

The Borough of Wyomissing Civil Service Commission will hold a public hearing. The body will consider an appeal from a patrol officer applicant who failed the physical fitness examination.

• Appeal regarding failure to pass the patrol officer physical fitness examination

Civil Service Commission

The Wyomissing Civil Service Commission is holding a local agency hearing to take testimony on an appeal by an applicant for patrol officer who failed the physical fitness examination. Following the hearing, the commission will vote on whether the appellant may retake the examination.

• Public hearing on appeal of patrol officer applicant who failed the physical fitness examination
• Commission vote on whether to permit retake of the physical fitness examination

Borough Council

The Wyomissing Borough Council will consider several routine reports and financial approvals, but key decisions include a vote on Ordinance 1452-2025 to amend the property maintenance code to permit managed natural landscape areas, approval of multiple construction payments totaling over $197,000, and a motion to purchase a Deputy Chief vehicle using a $53,000 LSA grant. The council will also decide on an inter-governmental agreement with the school district for enforcing bus violations and a time extension for the Boiler House Island development project.

• Ordinance 1452-2025 amends Chapter 11 (Housing) to allow managed natural landscape areas
• Payment applications: LB Construction ($16,904.25 & $30,726.50) for sidewalk work; Construction Masters Services ($96,482.95) for Cambridge Avenue culvert; Balton Construction ($48,675.28) for Public Works garage; Dolan Construction ($5,000) final for Borough Hall window project
• Purchase of Deputy Chief Vehicle via New Holland Auto Group using $53,000 LSA grant funds
• Inter-Governmental Agreement with Wyomissing School District for enforcement of school bus violations
• Time extension for Boiler House Island project preliminary/final land development plan approval through May 31, 2025

The Wyomissing Borough Council approved several construction payments, including $96,482.95 for the Cambridge Avenue culvert project and $48,675.28 for the Public Works garage. It also denied a handicapped parking space request for 1277 Penn Avenue, citing past practice of one space per block. The council adopted an updated employee handbook and approved a paid summer internship for Rory Filoon.

• Approved advertising Ordinance No. 1452-2025 to amend property maintenance code for managed natural landscape areas (6-0).
• Approved payment of $16,904.25 to LB Construction for 50/50 sidewalk work (6-0).
• Approved payment of $30,726.50 to LB Construction for 50/50 sidewalk work (6-0).
• Approved payment of $96,482.95 to Construction Masters Services for Cambridge Avenue culvert project (6-0).
• Approved payment of $48,675.28 to Balton Construction for Public Works garage (6-0).
• Approved final payment of $5,000 to Dolan Construction and closed out contract without Phase II (6-0).
• Denied handicapped parking space request for 1277 Penn Avenue (5-1, Barnett opposed).
• Adopted updated Borough-wide employee handbook (6-0).

Borough Council

Borough Council will review several infrastructure payments and a proposed ordinance to authorize managed natural landscape areas. The body will also consider a school bus violation agreement and a new employee handbook.

• Ordinance No. 1452-2025 to authorize managed natural landscape areas
• Payment of $96,482.95 to Construction Masters Services for Cambridge Avenue culvert
• Payment of $48,675.28 to Balton Construction, Inc. for Public Works garage
• Purchase of Deputy Chief Vehicle using $53,000 LSA Grant funds
• Inter-Governmental Agreement with Wyomissing School District for school bus violations

Finance & Administration Committee

The Wyomissing Finance & Administration Committee will consider proposed employee classification adjustments that would increase wages for six maintenance staff by a total annual cost of $41,909.92. The committee will also review a water bill appeal from a resident at 1180 Old Mill Lane requesting sewer charge reduction due to a leak. Additionally, a Confidential Disclosure Covenant with the Berks County Earned Income Tax Collection Bureau is on the agenda for approval. The meeting includes discussion of potential cost savings from deferring a valve machine purchase to 2026 and an anticipated mechanic hire.

• Water bill appeal from Larry Goodman at 1180 Old Mill Ln requesting reduction of sewer charge from $604.76 to average $118.76
• Employee classification adjustments for Charles Orr, Richard Bennett, Alex Evans, Logan Templin, Tyler Harris, and Kevin Reichart with proposed hourly rate increases ranging from $3.82 to $5.50
• Confidential Disclosure Covenant with Berks County Earned Income Tax Collection Bureau for official tax collection purposes
• Proposed $8,000 truck modification to prepare for a $40,000 valve machine purchase deferred to 2026
• Estimated net savings of $50,553.60 from deferring valve machine and absence of mechanic

Finance & Administration Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will review February 2025 financial results, discuss year-end pension plan valuation, and decide on payment of the first quarter MMO contribution. They will also consider a confidential disclosure covenant with Berks EIT for enhanced business privilege tax enforcement, and vote on rate increases for six maintenance and parks employees totaling $33,909.92. Additional items include utility credit transfers and sewer relief requests for three properties.

• Review February 2025 revenues, expenses, and tax collections
• Discuss year-end pension plan valuation and approve Q1 2025 MMO contribution
• Consider executing a confidential disclosure covenant with Berks EIT and paying half the cost of an external auditor
• Consider transferring a $3,727.55 utility credit from account #13000008-0 to #13000009-0 (575 Spring Street)
• Consider rate increases for six maintenance/parks employees totaling $33,909.92

Civil Service Commission

The Wyomissing Civil Service Commission will review test results and certify an eligibility list for the position of Deputy Fire Chief. They will also consider authorizing the commencement of examinations for entry-level Firefighter. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Approval of minutes from the January 15, 2025 Civil Service Commission meeting
• Review and discussion of test results for Deputy Fire Chief applicants
• Certify the eligibility list for Deputy Fire Chief
• Authorize commencement of examinations for entry-level Firefighter

Civil Service Commission

The Wyomissing Civil Service Commission will meet on March 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM to certify the test results and final scores for the Deputy Fire Chief position. The only scheduled business is this certification, following the earlier review of 16 applicants.

• Certify test results and final scores for Deputy Fire Chief position

Borough Council

The Wyomissing Borough Council is holding a special meeting as a conditional use hearing to discuss a request for two lots (Lots B and C) at 1001 Hill Avenue and 100 A George Avenue to be redeveloped under the Redevelopment Area Mixed Use Incentive Overlay District, with variances from lot size and paved area requirements. The hearing includes public comment and will culminate in a motion to approve, deny, or table the request.

• Conditional use approval requested for Lots B and C under Redevelopment Area Mixed Use Incentive Overlay District
• Variance requested from Section 503D 'Area, Yard and Height Requirements' for paved area and lot sizes
• Property addresses: 1001 Hill Avenue and 100 A George Avenue
• Public comment limited to matters of the hearing
• Council may table, approve, or deny the conditional use at the meeting

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a public hearing on March 5, 2025, for a conditional use application by Metropolitan, LLC. The applicant proposes to construct a six-story mixed-use building with commercial space on the first floor and 50 multifamily apartments on upper floors at 1001 Hill Avenue and 100 A George Avenue. The applicant seeks relief from zoning requirements for paved area (70-75% where 40% is allowed) and minimum lot size (1.62 and 0.35 acres where 2 acres is required). The Council will decide whether to grant the conditional use.

• Public hearing on conditional use to allow 70% paved area on Lot B and 75% on Lot C (exceeding 40% maximum)
• Request to allow lot sizes of 1.62 acres and 0.35 acres where minimum 2 acres is required
• Proposed six-story building with commercial ground floor and 50 residential units
• Properties at 1001 Hill Avenue (C-2 district) and 100 A George Avenue (C-1 district), both in Redevelopment Area Mixed Use Incentive Overlay District
• Applicant: Metropolitan, LLC; hearing scheduled for March 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Personnel Committee

The Wyomissing Personnel Committee will discuss and vote on a draft employee handbook, a remote work schedule for the Utilities Coordinator, a paid summer internship for a parks employee, and rate increases totaling $33,909.92 for five maintenance and parks employees. The committee will also review a Memorandum of Understanding with the Maintenance and Parks Association regarding union dues.

• Rate increases for Charles Orr, Logan Templin, Kevin Reichart, Alex Evans, and Mason Bennett totaling $33,909.92
• Draft employee handbook prepared by Hubric Resources and reviewed by solicitor and labor counsel
• Utilities Coordinator authorized to work from home two days a week from Feb 26 to Oct 1, 2025
• Internship request for Rory Filoon at $13.39/hour, not to exceed 12 hours/week, costing approximately $1,800
• Memorandum of Understanding with Maintenance and Parks Association regarding dues deduction and Teamsters affiliation

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee is reviewing a draft of the Borough of Wyomissing Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook. The document outlines employment terms, conduct standards, and benefit policies for all Borough employees, including police and fire departments.

• Draft Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook
• Equal Employment Opportunity and ADA compliance policies
• Harassment complaint and investigation procedures
• Employee classifications and probationary period guidelines
• Guidelines for benefits, including vacation, sick leave, and insurance

Fire & Police Committee

The Fire & Police Committee will review department reports and consider motions for a new vehicle and a school district agreement. The body will also discuss parking requests and pedestrian safety on Penn Avenue.

• Motion to purchase Deputy Chief Vehicle from New Holland Auto Group using $53,000 LSA Grant funds
• Motion to approve Inter-Governmental Agreement with Wyomissing School District for school bus violation enforcement
• Motion to approve handicapped parking space request for 1273 Penn Avenue
• Report of $14,600.59 grant from Office of the State Fire Commissioner for firefighter PPE
• Discussion of PennDOT pedestrian safety suggestions for the 1000 block of Penn Avenue

Fire & Police Committee

The committee is reviewing a draft of the 2024 Wyomissing Fire Department Annual Report and a PennDOT recommendation regarding pedestrian safety. The report details department staffing, response statistics, and equipment updates from the previous year.

• PennDOT recommendation for pedestrian warning signs and crosswalk markings on State Route 3422 (Penn Avenue)
• 2024 Fire Department response total of 1,816 calls for service
• Purchase of a 2024 Pierce Enforcer Pumper to replace a 2009 KME Engine
• Planned replacement of Utility 79 in early 2025
• Transition to First Due Record Management System (RMS) on September 16, 2024

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will receive an overview of a concept plan for a new six-story mixed-use structure at 1001 Hill Avenue from C2C Design and Metropolitan Development Group. The project has a conditional use hearing scheduled for March 5 and a Zoning Hearing Board meeting on March 19. The committee will also discuss old business, including an update on commercial properties of interest.

• Concept plan presentation for 1001 Hill Avenue (six-story mixed-use)
• Conditional use hearing scheduled for March 5
• Zoning Hearing Board scheduled for March 19
• Update on commercial properties of interest (old business)

Refuse & Recycling Committee

The committee is reviewing a draft Request for Bids for collection, transportation, marketing, and disposal of municipal solid waste, yard waste, and recyclable materials in Shoemakersville Borough. Two service options are outlined: Option 1 for recyclables and Option 2 for trash and yard waste, serving about 631 residential units plus multiple apartment complexes and public facilities. The bid opening is scheduled for August 28, 2023, at 10:00 AM.

• Bid opening on August 28, 2023, at Shoemakersville Borough Hall for waste collection services
• Option 1: bi-weekly recycling collection from ~631 units plus apartment complexes, Borough offices, park, and pool
• Option 2: weekly trash collection (max 4 bags/unit) and yard waste from residential and apartment dumpsters
• Bid security required: 10% of total bid via certified check or bid bond
• Contractor must not discriminate; Borough reserves right to reject any bid

Refuse & Recycling Committee

The Refuse & Recycling Committee will receive a presentation from the Berks County Solid Waste Authority to guide bid specifications for refuse, recycling, and yard waste services. They will review current municipal waste contracts and hauler tonnage reports to develop the 2025 bid package, including pickup frequency and recyclable materials. The committee will also discuss participation in the Earth Day event.

• Presentation by Jane Meeks from Berks County Solid Waste Authority
• Review of municipal waste contracts and hauler tonnage reports
• Discussion of 2025 bid specification package for refuse, recycling, and yard waste
• Discussion of committee's participation in Earth Day event
• Tasks to be completed before April 16 meeting

Infrastructure Committee

The committee is reviewing Ordinance No. 1270-07 regarding the maintenance of turfgrass and noxious weeds. The body is also considering several payment recommendations for sidewalk, bridge, and facility construction projects.

• Ordinance No. 1270-07: Prohibits turfgrass in excess of 10 inches and noxious weeds on premises
• Payment of $16,904.25 and $30,726.50 to LB Construction Enterprises, Inc. for 2024 50/50 Sidewalk Repairs
• Payment of $96,482.95 to Construction Masters Services, LLC for Cambridge Ave. Culvert / Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
• Payment of $48,675.28 to Balton Construction, Inc. for Public Works Facility

Infrastructure Committee

The committee is discussing updates to the Property Maintenance Code regarding native plants and managing several sewer and water infrastructure projects. Members will also review payment applications for ongoing construction and sidewalk repairs.

• Proposed amendment to Section 302.4 of the Property Maintenance Code to allow native plants
• 4th & Oley Pump Station revised EDU cost of $2,500 based on $700,000 budget
• West Lawn Interceptor project budget of $1,585,584
• 50/50 Sidewalk Project payment applications for $16,904.25 and $30,726.50
• Public Works Garage project base contract of $3,116,114.40

Recreation Board

The Wyomissing Recreation Board will approve meeting minutes and the financial report from January 2025, then receive overviews from sub-committees on upcoming events including Earth Day, the Egg Hunt, Independence Day Parade & Celebration, the Playground Program, and the Pool Program. No old or new business is scheduled.

• Approval of January 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of January 2025 financial report
• Sub-committee overview of Earth Day (Jessica Christman)
• Sub-committee overview of Egg Hunt (Kristen Gajewski)
• Sub-committee overview of Independence Day Parade & Celebration (Rick Weinhoffer)

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board receives the Director's report on finances, events, and programming. They will discuss the proposed vending policy with a $50 participation fee for food trucks and vendors, and review capital improvement projects for playgrounds at Berkshire Heights, Wyomissing Hills, and Happy Hollow, as well as pool upgrades. The board also approves previous meeting minutes and financial report.

• Vending policy/guidelines sent to solicitor; proposed $50 participation fee for food trucks and vendors.
• Capital improvements: playground equipment/ADA at Berkshire Heights, benches at Wyomissing Hills and Happy Hollow; pool picnic tables, GaGa pit, wiffle ball field, lifeguard chair umbrellas.
• Upcoming events: Stargazing (Feb 7, May 2, Sep 12), Egg Hunt (Apr 12), Earth Day (Apr 26), Touch A Truck (May 31).
• Pool registration opened Feb 15; new activities: Swim with Mermaids, S'WET Aqua Fitness.
• Playground program registration: 95 enrolled as of Feb 11, generating $12,555.

Borough Council

The Wyomissing Borough Council will consider multiple committee reports and motions at their February 11 meeting. Key decisions include authorizing payments for water main replacement and the 50/50 sidewalk program, as well as approving firefighter hiring expenses and committee appointments. The meeting also covers reports from police, fire, and other boards.

• Authorizing payment of $28,413.75 to Allgyer Enterprises for water main replacement
• Change Order No. 2 for time extension on 50/50 sidewalk work due to weather
• Unbudgeted expense up to $6,500 for firefighter protective gear
• Appointing Twila Fisher and William Glasser as voting members to the Refuse and Recycling Committee
• Waiver from subdivision ordinance for Boiler House Island, LLC plan scale

The Wyomissing Borough Council approved a motion to include properties with unaddressed violation notices in the Spring 2025 50/50 sidewalk program, placing liens for repair costs plus 10% if owners do not respond. The council also approved several contracts and change orders, including a $10,970.50 decrease in a water main contract and a $28,413.75 payment for water main work. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved 50/50 sidewalk program lien motion (7-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 time extension for LB Construction (7-0)
• Authorized payment of $28,413.75 to Allgyer Enterprises for water main work (7-0)
• Authorized Change Order No. 3 of $1,736.01 to Construction Masters for Stone House project (7-0)
• Authorized $6,500 for new firefighter gear (7-0)
• Authorized $5,000 for fire station electrical work (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-03 appointing Sergeant Quinter to BCERT Board of Chiefs (7-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Relief Association for utility pickup truck (7-0)

Borough Council

The Wyomissing Borough Council will vote on several infrastructure and public safety items, including a time extension for sidewalk work, a $10,970.50 decrease in the water main replacement contract, and a policy to place liens on properties that ignore sidewalk violation notices. The council will also consider unbudgeted expenses for firefighter gear and fire station repairs, and appoint members to various boards. Routine reports and approvals from departments are also on the agenda.

• Authorize Change Order No. 2 granting time extension to LB Construction Enterprises for 50/50 sidewalk work due to weather
• Approve $10,970.50 decrease in Allgyer Enterprises water main replacement contract via Change Order No. 1
• Consider placing liens on properties with unresolved sidewalk violations, plus 10% of repair cost
• Approve $6,500 unbudgeted expense for new firefighter/EMT protective gear
• Grant waivers for Flannery Field project to skip formal Planning Commission review process

Finance & Administration Committee

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Finance & Administration Committee

The committee will review cash balances, January financial results including real estate and local taxes, and discuss year-end pension plan valuation. They will also examine internal fraud prevention procedures after reviewing a news article about a $533,000 theft in another township.

• Review of cash and investment balances including PLGIT
• January 2025 revenue, expense, and tax comparisons
• Discussion of year-end pension plan valuation
• Internal fraud prevention policies discussion prompted by Gregg Township theft case

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review and potentially approve the Boiler House Island land development plan at 15 Innovation Way, including motions on a waiver to allow concurrent preliminary and final plan review and for conditional final plan approval subject to engineer conditions. They will also discuss a waiver request from the Wyomissing Area School District to bypass formal land development process for Flannery Field improvements, such as new bullpens, dugouts, and bleachers, while complying with stormwater management requirements.

• Motion on waiver from Section 304 of Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance for concurrent preliminary/final plan review at 15 Innovation Way
• Motion on conditional final plan approval for Boiler House Island land development plan subject to McCarthy Engineering's review comments
• Discussion of revised plans and engineer review for 15 Innovation Way
• Waiver request from Wyomissing Area School District to forego formal land development process for Flannery Field improvements (bullpens, dugouts, bleachers, batting cages, walkways, retaining walls, press box, concession stand, ticket booth, field house expansion)
• Review of McCarthy Engineering's review letter dated November 11, 2024 for Flannery Field

Planning Commission

The Wyomissing Planning Commission is reviewing a waiver request from the Wyomissing Area School District to skip preliminary and final land development plan submission for Flannery Field improvements, instead submitting a stormwater management site plan. Proposed work includes new bullpens, dugouts, bleachers, batting cages, walkways, retaining walls, a press box/concession stand, ticket booth, and field house expansion at 849 Old Mill Road. The Borough Engineer recommends approval with conditions, including compliance with the stormwater ordinance and staff sign-off. The Berks County Conservation District has already approved the erosion and sediment control plan for the 0.98-acre disturbance.

• Waiver request for §303 (preliminary plan) and §305 (final plan) of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance
• Proposed improvements: bullpens, dugouts, bleachers, batting cages, walkways, retaining walls, press box/concession stand, ticket booth, turnstile, field house expansion
• Property zoned R1 Low Density Residential; accessory building height proposed at 20 feet, exceeding the 15-foot maximum
• Erosion and sediment control plan approved by Berks County Conservation District (Project ID: ESP-06-03600)
• Engineer recommends waiving formal Planning Commission and Borough Council meetings but requiring staff plan approval

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will hear an update from John Buccinno of NAI Keystone on commercial development activity in Wyomissing, Spring Township, and West Reading. The committee will also discuss old business regarding commercial properties of interest and consider a motion to reschedule the February 27 meeting to February 20, 2025. Public comment is limited to matters within the committee's jurisdiction.

• John Buccinno of NAI Keystone to present an update on commercial development projects in Wyomissing, Spring Township, and West Reading
• Old business: update on commercial properties of interest
• Motion needed to reschedule February 27, 2025 meeting to February 20, 2025
• Public comment period for matters within committee jurisdiction

Fire & Police Committee

The Fire & Police Committee will consider several action items, including approving an unbudgeted expense of up to $6,500 for new firefighter protective gear and uniforms, and recommending that Council amend the parking ordinance to restrict parking on the south side of Penn Avenue from South Trent Avenue to Belmont Avenue. Other discussion items include fire department hiring, ambulance designation, emergency management training, and a parade permit for Armed Forces Day.

• Unbudgeted expense up to $6,500 for firefighter protective gear and uniforms for new entry-level Firefighter/EMT
• Amendment to Section 402 of parking ordinance to restrict parking on south side of Penn Avenue from South Trent to Belmont Avenue
• Discussion of large-vehicle parking on Van Reed at Douglas and parking issues in the 1000 block of Penn Avenue
• Motion to authorize repairs to capstone mortar at firehouse for safety concerns
• BCERT Resolution naming Chief Philips and Sergeant Quinter to the BCERT Board of Chiefs

Fire & Police Committee

The committee will review 2024 EMS call data and consider formally designating Western Berks Ambulance Association as the primary EMS and rescue provider for Wyomissing Borough. It will also discuss a draft resolution to appoint the police chief to the Berks County Emergency Response Team Board of Chiefs and a traffic engineer memo on potential parking restrictions along Penn Avenue near the U.S. Post Office.

• Designation of Western Berks Ambulance Association as primary EMS and rescue provider
• Discussion of Penn Avenue on-street parking restrictions between S. Trent Avenue and Belmont Avenue
• Draft resolution appointing the police chief to the Board of Chiefs of the Berks County Emergency Response Team
• 2024 EMS call volume: 285 calls in Wyomissing, with 51% ALS and 37% Basic Life Support
• Consideration of centerline shift on Bern Road to add parking near the Post Office

Park & Shade Tree Commission

The commission will consider Ordinance No. 1270-07, Section 302.4, which defines controlled plants, noxious weeds, and turfgrass, sets a 10-inch height limit, prohibits disposal in streets, and allows enforcement including entry for removal. They will also receive a Bluebird Trail subcommittee report and a materials request totaling approximately $370 for nest box replacements, predator guards, and sparrow traps.

• Ordinance section defines weeds and turfgrass, sets 10-inch limit, and allows borough entry for removal after notice
• Bluebird Trail subcommittee proposes replacing 9 nest boxes, removing 2 wren-dominated boxes, and relocating 3
• Request to purchase 2 Van Ert Universal Sparrow Traps ($11 each) for house sparrow control
• Materials for 8+ Noel predator guards and numbered medallions; total materials cost ~$110, plus $260 for boxes
• Community outreach includes potential partnership with Berks Catholic HS student and Wilson HS student for monitoring

Park & Shade Tree Commission

The Park & Shade Tree Commission will discuss winter/spring projects, bird nest box data, forest stewardship, and Eagle Scout opportunities. Key motions will recommend to Council whether to keep a temporary parking area on Old Mill Road for the Meadow Trail, install a plaque at the Sophia's Make-A-Wish structure, and amend the property maintenance code to allow native plants. The commission will also consider filling vacancies and forming subcommittees.

• Motion to recommend Council keep all or part of temporary parking/staging area on north side of Old Mill Road for Meadow Trail, including costs to stone and compact
• Motion to recommend Council approve installation of a plaque at the Sophia's Make-A-Wish structure at Happy Hollow playground
• Motion to recommend Council amend Ordinance 1270 Section 302.4 to allow native plants and cultivated areas currently considered weeds
• Discussion of Eagle Scout gazebo revitalization project and additional project opportunities
• Discussion of subcommittee formations and park commission vacancies

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee will discuss updates and motions on several infrastructure projects, including the Public Works Garage, 4th & Oley Pump Station, West Lawn Interceptor, Stone House Park, and the 50/50 Sidewalk program. They will consider change orders, payment applications, and ownership responsibilities for the RAWA river crossing pipe. The committee also reviews a property maintenance appeal (cancelled) and a Girl Scouts mural proposal at playgrounds.

• Public Works Garage base contract awarded at $3,116,114.40; ribbon cutting in March
• 4th & Oley Pump Station: revised EDU cost $2,500/EDU based on $700,000 budget; capacity to increase from 600 to 750 gpm
• West Lawn Interceptor project budget $1,585,584; $700,000 H20 PA Grant awarded
• Stone House Park awarded $460,000 grant with $129,076 match; contract $534,212.20
• 50/50 Sidewalk program: Change Order #2 for time extension and recommendation to lien properties for non-responsive owners, plus 10%

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee will consider motions on several projects, including a 50/50 sidewalk program lien proposal, approval of Change Order #2 for the 50/50 sidewalk project due to weather, and recommendations on water main change orders and payments. Updates will be provided on the $3.1 million Public Works Garage Project, the 4th & Oley Pump Station (revised EDU cost $2,500), and the State Hill Road improvements. The committee will also discuss potential ownership responsibilities for the RAWA pipe and a motion on ownership suggestions.

• Public Works Garage Project base contract awarded at $3,116,114.40 with ribbon cutting planned for March
• Motion needed to approve recommending Council include properties with unresolved violation notices in Spring 2025 50/50 sidewalk program and place liens for repair cost plus 10%
• 4th & Oley Pump Station revised EDU cost $2,500 based on updated $700,000 budget; capacity to increase from 600 to 750 gpm
• Stone House Park Project awarded $460,000 grant requiring $129,076 match; contract awarded to Construction Masters Services for $534,212.20
• Cambridge Avenue Culvert & Pedestrian Bridge awarded to Construction Masters Services for $447,462.65; construction to start mid-January

Recreation Board

The Wyomissing Borough Recreation Board will meet to discuss nominations for two voting member positions. The board will also review reports on the Lighting of the Green, Egg Hunt, Playground Program, and Pool Program.

• Nominations of Jess Leinbach and Pamela Wetzel as Recreation Board voting members
• Approval of November 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of December 2024 financial report
• Recap of Lighting of the Green
• Overview of Egg Hunt, Playground, and Pool programs

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board approved an 8% increase in all pool fees as requested by Council, and recommended reappointments of Liz Toigo as alternate and Karim Davidson as voting member. The board reviewed successful events such as Spooky Hollow and prepared for Lighting of the Greens, and set the 2025 programming calendar including Egg Hunt, Earth Day, and summer activities. The meeting also addressed volunteer recruitment and the need to fill a board vacancy.

• Approved 8% increase in all pool fees per Council request to close revenue gap
• Recommended reappointment of Liz Toigo as alternate (2025 term) and Karim Davidson as voting member (2029 term)
• $1,000 collected in facility rentals for October 2024; Stone House available after Dec 7
• 300 fundraising letters sent; vendor follow-up planned for January
• 2025 programming dates listed: Egg Hunt (Apr 12), Earth Day (Apr 26), Memorial Day Parade (May 24), and more

Civil Service Commission

The Wyomissing Civil Service Commission will meet to review and discuss the qualifications of applicants for the Deputy Fire Chief position. They will determine which applicants are eligible to proceed with the examination process. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting.

• Review and determine eligibility of applicants for Deputy Fire Chief with Wyomissing Fire Department
• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2024 Civil Service Commission meeting
• Public comment period on matters within the commission's jurisdiction

Civil Service Commission

The Wyomissing Civil Service Commission will hold a special public meeting on January 15, 2025 to review qualifications and eligibility of applicants for Deputy Fire Chief and to authorize commencement of the written examination. Other matters may also be discussed.

• Review qualifications and eligibility of applicants for Deputy Fire Chief position
• Authorize commencement of written examination for Deputy Fire Chief applicants
• Special public meeting at Wyomissing Borough Hall, 22 Reading Boulevard

Refuse & Recycling Committee

The Refuse & Recycling Committee will review monthly tonnage and hauler performance, discuss a vacant committee seat, and begin preparing a Request for Proposal for refuse, recycling, and yard waste collection services. A subcommittee will be formed for the RFP and for planning an Earth Day event.

• Review monthly tonnage totals and inconsistencies
• Discuss hauler performance issues including missed stops, communication, and bulk collection
• Consider letters of interest for vacant committee seat (term expires December 31, 2025)
• Develop subcommittee to prepare Request for Proposal for refuse, recycling, and yard waste collection
• Develop subcommittee to plan Earth Day celebration

Refuse & Recycling Committee

The committee is reviewing draft reports on landfill, recycling, and yard waste tonnage. The documents include historical cost data, hauler performance, and grant history.

• 2024 landfill tonnage totaled 2,701.12 tons with a cost per ton of $102.13
• 2024 recycling tonnage totaled 809.61 tons with net costs of $493,804
• 2024 yard waste tonnage totaled 189.77 tons
• Performance grant history showing a pending 2022 grant of $59,352
• Recycling hauler identified as Mascaro

Borough Council

The Wyomissing Borough Council will consider adopting a revised fee schedule (Resolution 2025-02) and an ordinance amending parks and recreation rules (Ordinance 1451-2025). Other actions include approving a $153,482 payment for water main replacement, a $5,086.54 vacation payout for Chief Holmes, and a time extension for the Boiler House Island development. The council will also vote on a new police patrol vehicle purchase and appoint an alternate to the Civil Service Commission.

• $153,482 payment to Allgyer Enterprises LLC for 2024 water main replacement
• $5,086.54 vacation payout for Chief Holmes plus carryover of 11.5 days
• Purchase of a new Police Department patrol vehicle with equipment and graphics
• Time extension for Boiler House Island land development plan through March 31, 2025
• Adoption of updated fee schedule (Resolution 2025-02) and parks ordinance (Ordinance 1451-2025)

The January 14, 2025, Borough Council meeting included public comments and a formal objection from resident Adrian Jadic, alleging a Sunshine Act violation because the nearly $300,000 insurance rate increase and carrier switch from Trident/AmTrust to Susquehanna Municipal Trust (SMT) were discussed in the Finance Committee but not on the council agenda. No council action was taken on this objection during the meeting. The minutes record no substantive decisions; they consist solely of public comments and correspondence.

• No formal council decisions recorded in minutes
• Received public comment objecting to missing insurance item from agenda
• Received public comment opposing painted flag on walkway
• Received public comment criticizing police recruitment signs

Borough Council

The Wyomissing Borough Council will vote on Resolution 2025-02 to update the 2025 fee schedule and Ordinance 1451-2025 to amend parks and recreation regulations. They will also decide on payments for water main replacement ($153,482) and pool underdrain work ($2,877.60), personnel actions including staff raises and firefighter hiring, and development-related motions for Boiler House Island and Studios on Spring.

• Resolution 2025-02 updating the borough's 2025 Fee Schedule
• Ordinance 1451-2025 amending parks and recreation rules
• Payment Application No. 3 for $153,482 to Allgyer Enterprises for water main replacement
• Change Order No. 7 for $2,877.60 to Wexcon for pool underdrain installation
• Motion to authorize purchase of a new police patrol vehicle

Finance & Administration Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee is reviewing the borough's cash and investment position, debt issuance, and preliminary 2024 year-end budget results. The report shows a $1,999,333 net deficit after financing, with a total fund balance of $9,454,913. A $5 million debt issuance was completed in December 2024 for a fire truck, garage construction, and other capital projects.

• $5M debt issuance for fire truck ($610,808) and garage ($195,183), net proceeds $1.34M
• Preliminary 2024 year-end net deficit of $1,999,333 after financing
• Total cash and investments (with grant reimbursements) at $10,445,364 as of Dec 31, 2024
• Unreserved fund balance with pending reimbursements at $7,607,539
• $538,622 reserved specifically for garage/admin/police facilities

Finance & Administration Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will review December 2024 financial results, discuss purchasing a new police patrol vehicle due to a recent collision, review 2025 insurance renewal rates, and establish a process to fill committee, commission, and board vacancies. Motions may be made to approve the vehicle purchase and the vacancy posting procedure.

• Police Department vehicle purchase (new patrol vehicle, equipment, graphics) due to auto collision
• 2025 Insurance Renewal Premium Rates review and loss run reports (2022–2024)
• December 2024 financial results: revenues, expenses, real estate and local tax comparisons
• Cash and investment balances update, including PLGIT review
• Process to fill committee, commission, and board vacancies via public posting and two-week application window

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will discuss and vote on two variance requests for 438 Oley Street: one to allow a second principal use and another to reduce required off-street parking. The meeting includes public comment and will conclude with a motion to table, approve, or deny the requests.

• Variance from Section 601 to allow a second principal use at 438 Oley Street
• Variance from Section 609.20.D for reduced off-street parking at 438 Oley Street
• Public comment period limited to the zoning hearing matter
• Board will consider a motion to table, approve, or deny the variances

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will review an application from property owner Quang Chu. The applicant seeks a variance to open a 1,288 square foot café/bakery on the first floor of a vacant building.

• Variance request for a café/bakery at 438 Oley Street / 509 North Park Road
• Request for relief from Section 609.20.D regarding required off-street parking spaces

Planning Commission

The Wyomissing Planning Commission is reviewing the fourth preliminary plan for the Boiler Building Site (Boiler House Island LLC). The agenda consists of engineering review comments addressing outstanding conditions related to traffic, stormwater, zoning, and access, with responses from the applicant. The Commission will determine whether the responses satisfy previous conditions.

• Applicant submitted hydrant test to Borough Fire Marshal to address fire flow capacity condition.
• Working with Norfolk Southern to obtain stormwater discharge approval.
• Sight distance improvements needed at intersection of north-south and east-west drive aisles; shrubs to be removed.
• Storm sewer pipe network revised to meet minimum velocity and capacity requirements.
• Underground MRC detention basin certification updated to reflect proposed design.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a revised plan and engineering letter for 15 Innovation Way. The body will also consider providing a planning consistency letter for a grant application regarding Studios on Spring.

• 15 Innovation Way: Review of revised plan and McCarthy Engineering’s review letter
• 15 Innovation Way: Decision on recommending Council accept a developer-granted time extension for conditional plan approval
• 575 Spring Street (Studios on Spring): Decision on providing a planning consistency letter for a PA SITES program grant application