Wyomissing meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Wyomissing committees weigh road and firehouse payments, data center zoning, and police record disposition

Wyomissing's advisory committees and boards held a packed schedule the week of July 20, 2026, with agendas covering infrastructure payments, zoning for data centers, a zoning variance request on Fairview Avenue, and police and EMS mid-year reports. All meetings listed below are reflected in agendas only; official minutes have not yet been published, so actions described are what the bodies were scheduled to consider or, where noted, what summaries indicate occurred.

Infrastructure Committee — July 20

The Infrastructure Committee was scheduled to review payment applications totaling $61,125.40 for work completed in June 2026 across two municipal projects:

• $47,810.65 to JNS Paving & Excavation Corp. for West Lawn Interceptor roadwork.
• $13,704.75 to JNS Paving & Excavation Corp. for road striping and thermoplastic work.
• $21,415.19 to Premier Building Restoration, Inc. for Wyomissing Firehouse Restoration.

The West Lawn Interceptor project was listed at 95% completion; the Wyomissing Firehouse Restoration was listed at 11% completion.

The committee agenda also referenced the original contract awards for those projects: West Lawn Interceptor to JNS Paving & Excavating Corp. for $539,238.00; 2026 Street Work to G&B Construction for $498,216.64; and the Wyomissing Fire House project to Premier Building Restoration for $214,468.67.

A proposed Curative Amendment to establish Zoning Ordinance criteria for data centers in the I-2 Zoning District was listed for discussion, along with a proposed 25/25 cost split with WBWA for the Tulpehocken Road Interconnect.

Recreation Board — July 21

The Recreation Board agenda indicates the board approved the May 2026 meeting minutes and May 2026 financial report by a 5–1 vote, and recommended that Borough Council adopt the 2026 Full-Service Concession Agreement at the July 14, 2026 council meeting.

Facility rentals had generated almost $6,000 year-to-date, with donations of $165, vendor fees of $750, and field rental of $700.

Board members discussed safety and usage concerns at the Wyomissing Hills basketball courts, including resurfacing, lighting upgrades, and increased police patrol. July 4th festivities reviewed included a moonlight swim moved to July 2, fireworks on July 3 sponsored by Reading Orthodontic Group, a Fun Run on July 4, a parade at 10 a.m., and pool opening at 2 p.m.

A second July 21 Recreation Board agenda listed approval of June 2026 minutes and financial report, an Independence Day Parade & Celebration Sub-Committee recap, and a review of programs, facilities, rentals, and maintenance.

Zoning Hearing Board — July 22

The Zoning Hearing Board was scheduled to consider a zoning relief application from Johnathan Scudder for property at 1112 Fairview Avenue. The request seeks approval to build a 23.25' x 30' addition, with two specific variances:

• A 5' side yard setback instead of the required 15'.
• 25.9% building coverage, exceeding the 25% maximum.

Fire & Police Committee — July 27

The Fire & Police Committee agenda included Resolution No. 2026-24 regarding disposition of certain Police Department records, specifically records 0001-2005 through 3649-2006, with specific exceptions.

Police mid-year figures listed on the agenda: 4,455 incidents handled and 149 arrests, with $44,777.20 in revenue and $1,599,487.31 in expenses through June. EMS data listed 1,531 total calls for the year through July 2026.

The committee was also scheduled to review a PennDOT LTAP report on traffic controls for Lawndale Road, Mayfair Road, and Wingert Road, along with traffic study recommendations from LTAP and McCarthy Engineering. Additional agenda items included discussion of the rental inspection process, quotes to replace five AEDs for the Fire Department, and new plans for Fire Station renovations.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should watch for published minutes from the July meetings above, which will confirm what was ultimately decided.

Wyomissing Council weighs snow removal ordinances and infrastructure payments; committee reviews waste tonnage data

Wyomissing Borough Council on July 14 considered two ordinances addressing snow and ice removal, along with more than $165,000 in infrastructure payments for sidewalk, sewer, and playground projects. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so the items below reflect the published agenda, not confirmed council action.

Borough Council — July 14

Council's agenda included two related snow ordinances. Ordinance No. 1462-2026 would add snow and ice removal regulations to Chapter 21 of the borough code. Ordinance No. 1461-2026 would remove designated snow emergency routes from Chapter 15.

The agenda listed several construction payments for council consideration:

• **$91,970** to Reamstown Excavating, Inc. for the 2026 50/50 Sidewalk Program.
• **$58,719.62** to JNS Paving and Excavating for Payment Application No. 7 on the West Lawn Interceptor project.
• **$951.08** to JNS Paving and Excavating for Change Order No. 1 on the West Lawn Interceptor.
• **$15,000.84** to Gordon H. Baver, Inc. for Payment Application No. 6 on the Berkshire Heights playground project.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed whether council voted on these items.

Refuse & Recycling Committee — July 15

The Refuse & Recycling Committee agenda included a motion regarding a municipal ban on single-use plastic bags and a discussion of forming an Environmental Advisory Commission. Neither item has a recorded vote in the available materials.

The committee also reviewed waste data for January through June 2026:

• **Landfill disposal:** 1,107.82 tons year-to-date.
• **Recycling:** 787.47 tons collected year-to-date, tracked across haulers Mascaro and Hollenbaugh.
• **Yard waste:** 132.37 tons collected January through June.

The agenda included a historical performance grant listing covering 2004 through 2025, with a 2023 application marked pending. A log of missed residential trash and recycling collections across multiple streets in April and May 2026 was also scheduled for review, noting when the hauler was notified.

Recreation Board — Prior Actions Reported

Recreation Board records indicate the board previously approved its May 2026 meeting minutes and May 2026 financial report by a 5–0 vote. The board recommended that Borough Council adopt the 2026 Full-Service Concession Agreement at the July 14 council meeting.

Financial details from that report: facility rentals generated almost $6,000 year-to-date; donations totaled $165; vendor fees $750; field rental $700.

The board discussed safety concerns at the Wyomissing Hills basketball courts, including resurfacing, lighting upgrades, and increased police patrol. July 4th festivities included a moonlight swim moved to July 2, fireworks on July 3 sponsored by Reading Orthodontic Group, a Fun Run on July 4, a parade at 10 a.m., and pool opening at 2 p.m.

Coming Up

• **July 20 — Infrastructure Committee:** Will discuss a proposed Curative Amendment establishing zoning criteria for data centers in the I-2 Zoning District. The agenda also lists project awards and payments, including the West Lawn Interceptor ($539,238.00 to JNS Paving and Excavating Corp.), 2026 Street Work ($498,216.64 to G&B Construction), and the Wyomissing Fire House project ($214,468.67 to Premier Building Restoration). Payment authorizations totaling $61,125.40 for June work are also scheduled, along with a proposed 25/25 cost split with WBWA for the Tulpehocken Road Interconnect.
• **July 21 — Recreation Board:** Will consider approval of June 2026 meeting minutes and the June financial report, receive an Independence Day Parade Sub-Committee recap, and review programs, facilities, rentals, and maintenance.