Manheim, PA

Shade Tree Commission

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

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

Borough Council

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

Borough Council

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

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

Historic Commission

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

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

Borough Council

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

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

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

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

Shade Tree Commission

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

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

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

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

Civil Service Commission

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

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

Borough Council

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

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

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

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

Borough Council

El Concejo Municipal de Manheim votará sobre varios asuntos comerciales nuevos, incluyendo una extensión final de contrato por un año para los servicios de basura con Casella Waste Systems, un pago por equipo de vehículos policiales y una extensión de tiempo para un plan de subdivisión. También considerarán una recomendación para aprobar la selección de las mejores empresas para la inspección de construcción del proyecto de Mejora de Market Square, junto con múltiples solicitudes de eventos especiales y el reemplazo de una cerca en Hollinger Field. También están programados informes de los comités, el alcalde, el jefe de policía y el personal.

• Aprobación de una extensión final de contrato por un año para los servicios de basura de 2027 con Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
• Aprobación de un pago de $3,980.89 para la instalación de luces y sirenas en un vehículo policial
• Aprobación de la presentación para la Selección de Servicios de Inspección de Construcción para la Mejora de Market Square (las 3 mejores empresas: CDR Maguire, JBC Associates, ATCS)
• Aprobación de una solicitud de extensión de tiempo para el Plan de Desarrollo de Tierras y Subdivisión de 50-52 N. Charlotte St
• Aprobación de la enmienda de la Ley Secure 2.0 al Plan 457(b) del Municipio con una autorización de $250

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

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

Shade Tree Commission

La Shade Tree Commission escuchará una presentación de Emily Broich de Columbia Borough sobre inventarios de árboles y un programa para donar árboles a los residentes de Manheim. La comisión también revisará asuntos pendientes, incluyendo la colaboración con el distrito escolar, financiamiento, la designación de Tree City USA, árboles para los bancos de la plaza y actualizaciones sobre el mini parque en la plaza.

• Discusión con Emily Broich sobre inventarios de árboles y donaciones de árboles a residentes
• Designación de Tree City USA
• Árboles para los bancos de la plaza
• Inventario y planificación de árboles del Borough
• Actualizaciones de árboles y arbustos del Mini Park

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

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

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Manheim Borough llevará a cabo su reunión regular para discutir las enmiendas propuestas a la Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. La comisión también aprobará las actas de la reunión anterior y recibirá comentarios del público sobre los puntos del orden del día.

• Enmiendas propuestas a la Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance

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

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

Borough Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará dos nuevos asuntos de negocios: la aprobación de una declaración de política de inversión para las pensiones uniformadas y no uniformadas, y el otorgamiento de permiso para que el Manheim School District reubique su cobertizo de equipo en el estadio de fútbol. La reunión también incluye informes financieros con pagos de facturas que suman $156,720.45, actualizaciones del Comité de Parques y Piscina, incluyendo un proyecto de Boy Scout Eagle Scout para la restauración del Market Square Gazebo y canchas de pickle ball, así como informes del Alcalde y del Jefe de Policía.

• Aprobación de la declaración de política de inversión para pensiones uniformadas y no uniformadas
• Manheim School District trasladará el cobertizo de equipo a la izquierda de las gradas de la zona final en el estadio de fútbol
• Proyecto de Boy Scout Eagle Scout – Restauración del Market Square Gazebo
• Discusión de la propuesta del cobertizo de almacenamiento del estadio
• Pago de facturas: Fondo General $131,336.86, Fondo de Capital $25,383.59

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

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

Shade Tree Commission

La Comisión de Árboles de Sombra de la Mancomunidad de Manheim se reúne para discutir proyectos en curso, incluyendo la designación de Tree City USA, el inventario y la planificación de árboles de la mancomunidad, las actualizaciones de árboles para el Mini Parque en la Plaza y los árboles para los bancos de la plaza. La agenda también cubre la colaboración con el distrito escolar, los mensajes del boletín informativo y las actualizaciones del sitio web. No se listan votos sobre ordenanzas o contratos.

• Discusión del estatus de designación de Tree City USA
• Actualización del inventario y la planificación de árboles de la mancomunidad
• Árboles para los bancos de la plaza
• Actualizaciones de árboles y arbustos del Mini Parque (en la Plaza)
• Colaboración con el Distrito Escolar Central de Manheim

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

• Approved March 30, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Borough Council

El consejo celebrará una audiencia pública para considerar solicitar una Subvención de Desarrollo Comunitario de Bloques (CDBG) para el Adele Avenue Turnaround y las Mejoras Peatonales. Los asuntos nuevos incluyen la aprobación de un pago de 11.159,42 dólares para el Proyecto de Mejoras de Drenaje de Miller Drive, la autorización de un evento especial en el Parque Mummau y la dirección a la Comisión de Planificación para recomendar revisiones al Ordenanza de División y Desarrollo de Tierras sobre la fachada de la calle, bordillos, aceras y tarifas de dedicación de parques. El consejo también considerará autorizar el trabajo de encuesta/diseño para 68 Crescent Drive y discutir la aplicación de la ordenanza en el estacionamiento de Wolf Street.

• Audiencia pública sobre la subvención CDBG para el Adele Avenue Turnaround y las Mejoras Peatonales
• Aprobación del pago de 11.159,42 dólares a Barrasso Excavation para el Proyecto de Mejoras de Drenaje de Miller Drive (el condado paga 10.000 dólares, el borough 1.159,42 dólares)
• Dirigir a la Comisión de Planificación para recomendar revisiones al Ordenanza de División y Desarrollo de Tierras sobre la fachada de la calle, bordillos/aceras y tarifas de dedicación de parques
• Autorización para el trabajo de encuesta/diseño en 68 Crescent Drive
• Solicitud de evento especial para Water’s Edge Ministries Kids Club en el Parque Mummau (del 6 al 10 de julio de 2026)

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

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

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Manheim Borough considerará una solicitud de la Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG) de 2026 para el proyecto de Mejoras Peatonales y el Retorno de Adele Avenue. La reunión también incluye asuntos rutinarios: reorganización de oficiales, aprobación de actas anteriores y periodos de comentarios públicos.

• Solicitud de CDBG 2026 para las Mejoras Peatonales y el Retorno de Adele Avenue

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

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

Borough Council

El Concejo Municipal de Manheim considerará varios asuntos nuevos en su reunión del 12 de mayo, incluyendo la aprobación de la Ordenanza 698 que establece los requisitos de cajas de llaves de entrada rápida, resoluciones para cambiar el fiduciario del fondo de pensiones no uniformados y designar un oficial del código de edificación y un oficial de zonificación, así como la contratación de un oficial de policía. La reunión también incluye informes del alcalde, el jefe de policía y los comités, así como el pago de facturas por un total de $116,827.81.

• Aprobación de la Ordenanza 698 que modifica el Código de Construcción para requerir cajas de llaves de entrada rápida
• Resolución 36-2026 para eliminar a PNC como fiduciario de pensiones y designar a Charles Schwab Trust Bank como custodio, con Conrad Siegel como asesor de inversiones
• Resolución 37-2026 designando a Joshua Nelson como Oficial del Código de Edificación y autorizando la revisión de planes por terceros
• Resolución 38-2026 designando a Scott Hain como Oficial de Zonificación/Administrador de Llanuras Inundables y a John Kennelly como Oficial de Cumplimiento de Códigos
• Contratación de Seth Adomnik como oficial de policía a partir del 18 de mayo de 2026

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

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

Borough Council

El Concejo Municipal de Manheim votará sobre la publicidad de un borrador de ordenanza que requeriría cajas de llaves de entrada rápida en edificios bajo los códigos de construcción. El concejo también considera aprobaciones para varios proyectos de infraestructura, un contrato energético de tres años y cuatro solicitudes de eventos especiales. Están en agenda los pagos y órdenes de cambio para proyectos peatonales, de puentes, de EMS y de drenaje.

• Aprobación para publicitar el borrador de la Ordenanza 698 que modifica los códigos de construcción para requerir cajas de llaves de entrada rápida
• Pago de $8,700.52 a LB Construction Enterprises para el East High Street Pedestrian Improvement Project
• Aprobación de un contrato de suministro de energía por 3 años con UGI South para la estación de policía y el ayuntamiento
• Cotización de $23,977.80 a Stable Hollow Woodworking para el Shearer's Mill Bridge Repair Project
• Orden de cambio (incremento de $1,241) y pago de $53,380.68 para el Miller Drive Drainage Improvement Project (financiado parcialmente por LCHRA)

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

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

Shade Tree Commission

Esta es una reunión rutinaria de la Comisión de Árboles de Sombra de Manheim Borough sin votos vinculantes ni audiencias públicas. La comisión discutirá la planificación para documentar y mapear los árboles en propiedades municipales, la colaboración con organizaciones locales, las necesidades de financiamiento y subvenciones, y la designación de Tree City USA. Los asuntos pendientes también incluyen actualizaciones sobre un mini parque, el contenido del boletín informativo y una futura página dedicada en el sitio web del borough.

• Planificación para documentar y mapear árboles en propiedades municipales
• Discusión sobre la designación de Tree City USA
• Necesidades de financiamiento y subvenciones para proyectos de árboles
• Árboles para las orillas en la plaza
• Colaboración con Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance y Lancaster Conservancy

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

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

Borough Council

El Concejo Municipal de Manheim considerará múltiples resoluciones y ordenanzas en su reunión del 14 de abril, incluyendo un acuerdo de franquicia de cable con Blue Ridge Cable Technologies, cambios en los fiduciarios del fondo de pensiones de la policía y enmiendas a las regulaciones de los estacionamientos y de la comisión de planificación. También adjudicarán contratos para la Reparación del Puente de S. Oak Street ($58,660.30) y varios proyectos de pavimentación ($230,082.29), y aprobarán solicitudes de pago para el proyecto de Conversión del Edificio de EMS. La reunión incluye comentarios públicos e informes del alcalde, el jefe de policía y los comités.

• Aprobación de la Resolución 34-2026: acuerdo de franquicia de cable con Blue Ridge Cable Technologies, Inc.
• Aprobación de la Resolución 35-2026: cambio de fiduciarios del fondo de pensiones de la policía a Charles Schwab Trust Bank, con Conrad Siegel como asesor de inversiones
• Ordenanza 696 para enmendar las Regulaciones del Estacionamiento Municipal de Wolf Street
• Ordenanza 697 para modificar el número de miembros de la Planning Commission
• Adjudicación del Proyecto de Reparación del Puente de S. Oak Street a CriLon Corporation por $58,660.30 y de proyectos de pavimentación a Pennsy Supply, Inc. por $230,082.29

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

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

Borough Council

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

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

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

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

Shade Tree Commission

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

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

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

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

Civil Service Commission

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

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

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

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

Borough Council

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

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

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

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

Civil Service Commission

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

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

Zoning Hearing Board

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

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

Borough Council

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

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

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

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

Shade Tree Commission

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

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

Civil Service Commission

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

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

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

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

Borough Council

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

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

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

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

Zoning Hearing Board

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

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

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

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