Plain-English weekly recaps written from official meeting records. 2 weeks available.
Week of 2026-08-24
Manheim boards weigh data center zoning, dump truck lease; no decisions yet published
Manheim Borough boards met over the past two weeks to consider zoning changes for data centers, a new dump truck lease, and a property alteration request, but none of the meetings have published minutes yet, so no official decisions are available to report.
Borough Council (Aug. 11)
The most consequential item on the council's agenda was a proposal to advertise zoning ordinance amendments that would allow data centers as a conditional use in Industrial and PC-1 Zones. The council also planned to advertise changes to the subdivision and land development ordinance (SALDO) covering park fees, street reconstruction, and curbing/sidewalk standards.
In other business, the council was set to approve a 60-month lease for a new 2026 Ford F-550 dump truck with an initial capital payment of $20,662.50 and monthly payments of $1,775.45. It also considered authorizing writs of execution and sheriff's sales for delinquent properties through Portnoff Law Associates, extending a conditional job offer to police candidate Ambrogio Giambanco pending background checks, and approving Resolution 40-2026 to appoint Jeff Mumma to the Historic Commission.
Planning Commission (Aug. 17)
The planning commission reviewed the same two ordinance amendment packages: proposed SALDO amendments on street frontage improvements and zoning amendments on data center use. The agenda also included public comment on those items and approval of the June 15, 2026 meeting minutes.
Historic Commission (Aug. 10)
The Historic Commission reviewed a request by Phil Fiore for 133 N Main to replace two windows with French doors, which could lead to a new deck on the north side of the building. The request is classified as Type II, 3. The commission also planned to approve minutes from its April 2026 meeting and discussed a vacant member seat.
All three meetings are listed as agenda-only, meaning minutes have not yet been published. No votes or final actions are known at this time.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.
Week of 2026-08-03
Manheim Borough Council approves $38,570 in bills, stream project addendum and emergency radios
Manheim Borough Council approved a $15,366 addendum to the Phased Stream Restoration Project and a $3,472.98 payment for emergency management radios at its July 28 meeting, part of a broader batch of bills totaling $38,570.75.
Borough Council — July 28
Council approved several financial items, according to the meeting agenda. The largest was a $15,366.00 addendum to the Phased Stream Restoration Project agreement with Rettew. Council also approved a $3,472.98 payment to Radio Maintenance, Inc. for emergency management radios.
A Change Order 6 for the EMS Building Conversion Project reduces the contract total by $2,623.40. Council approved $1,500 in landscaping for Memorial Park benches.
Council referred 265 South Charlotte Street to the Vacant Property Reinvestment Program.
Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published; the agenda is the only source available, so vote tallies and further discussion details are not on the record.
Civil Service Commission — July 21
The Civil Service Commission met July 21 to review and certify pre-employment testing results for entry-level police officers. The agenda lists evaluation of physical agility, written, and oral board exams, with a 70% minimum passing score, to establish a final eligibility list and candidate rankings. The Commission was also scheduled to issue disqualified letters.
Minutes have not yet been published, so the final eligibility list and rankings are not available.
Shade Tree Commission — July 27
The Shade Tree Commission met July 27 to discuss borough tree planning and education. Agenda items included the borough tree inventory and planning process, the Tree City USA designation, updates on trees and shrubs at the Mini Park, a Manheim Farm Show booth, and borough rules and regulations.
Minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions or actions are on the record.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Readers should check the borough's official website for any meetings scheduled after publication.
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