Emmaus public meetings in 2024
9 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Borough Council Meetings
The Emmaus Borough Council will hold second readings and votes on several ordinances, including the 2025 tax levy at 10.4455 mills, water and sewer rate changes, and parking regulation amendments. The council also considers the 2025 budget adoption, refuse fee schedules, and multiple reappointments to boards and commissions. A resignation from the Historical Commission is noted.
- Ordinance 1276: 2025 tax levy of 10.4455 mills, split across general, fire, roads, and street light funds
- Ordinance 1274: Water rate schedule and billing procedures amendment
- Ordinance 1275: Sewer rate amendment for fiscal year 2025
- Ordinance 1272 & 1273: Extending residential permit parking areas and removing the kiosk at 311 Main Street
- Resolution 2024-32: Adopting the 2025 borough budget
Planning Commission Meetings
The Emmaus Borough Planning Commission will review the final draft of the zoning ordinance and the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) as unfinished business. The commission will also consider invoices from Hanover Engineering, Gross McGinley, Norris McLaughlin, and Ott Consulting. Minutes from the November 15 meeting will be read and approved.
- Final draft Zoning Ordinance review
- Final draft SALDO review
- Review of invoices from Hanover Engineering, Gross McGinley, Norris McLaughlin, and Ott Consulting
- Reading and approval of November 15, 2024 meeting minutes
Borough Council Meetings
The Emmaus Borough Council will hold first readings of three ordinances: a 2025 tax levy at 10.4455 mills split among general, fire, roads, and street light funds; an update to water rate schedules and billing procedures; and an amendment to sewer and sewerage disposal rates for fiscal year 2025. Other business includes a lot line adjustment resolution for properties at 423, 435, and 437 S. 5th Street, and the hiring of Brianna Falko as a full-time Fire Department Administrative Assistant. The meeting also acknowledges the retirement of Jason Kleckner.
- ORDINANCE NO. 1276: 2025 tax levy at 10.4455 mills (1st reading)
- ORDINANCE NO. 1274: Water rate schedule and billing changes (1st reading)
- ORDINANCE NO. 1275: Sewer and sewerage disposal rates for FY 2025 (1st reading)
- Resolution 2024-34: Approving lot line adjustment at 423, 435, 437 S. 5th Street
- Hire Brianna Falko as full-time Fire Department Administrative Assistant
Borough Council Meetings
The Emmaus Borough Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance 1272, which would extend residential permit parking areas to additional streets throughout the borough. The council will also discuss Ordinance 1273 regarding parking in downtown. Other business includes decisions on an electric supplier bid and a lawncare contract extension, along with a swearing-in ceremony for a new police officer.
- First reading of Ordinance 1272 extending residential permit parking to additional streets
- Discussion of Ordinance 1273 on parking in downtown
- Decision on electric supplier bid
- Extension of lawncare contract
- Swearing in of Police Officer Matthew James Hutchens
Planning Commission Meetings
The Emmaus Planning Commission will review the final draft of the zoning ordinance and the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO). The commission will also consider a lot line adjustment for properties at 413, 435, and 437 S. 5th Street (Iobst). Additionally, invoices from consulting firms will be reviewed and the October 17, 2024 minutes approved.
- Final draft zoning ordinance review
- Final draft SALDO review
- Iobst lot line adjustment (413, 435, 437 S. 5th Street)
- Review of invoices from Ott Consulting, Hanover Engineering, Gross McGinley, Norris McLaughlin
- Approval of October 17, 2024 minutes
Borough Council Meetings
The Borough Council will meet to discuss updates to ADA parking ordinances and the hiring of a full-time police officer. The body will also review natural gas bids and a contract amendment for ambulance subscriptions.
- Ordinance 1272: ADA Parking Changes
- Decision on Natural Gas bids
- Proposal to hire a full-time police officer
- Resolution 2024-28: Bill List
- e-Services Contract Amendment for Ambulance Subscriptions
Borough Council Meetings
The Emmaus Borough Council will conduct the second reading and public hearing of Ordinance No. 1271, which would add a residential disabled parking sign and assign a permitted parking space at 221 Ridge Street. The council will also decide on bids for repairs at the Fire Training Grounds Training Building/Fire Tower. Other business includes reviewing the 3rd Quarter Budget Performance Report, considering a LERTA application, and appointing a member to the Arts Commission.
- Ordinance No. 1271 (second reading) to add residential disabled parking sign and assign parking space at 221 Ridge Street
- Decision on bids for Fire Training Grounds Training Building/Fire Tower Repairs
- Bethesda LV Event Request Application
- LERTA Application under General Administration
- 3rd Quarter 2024 Budget Performance Report and Resolution 2024-27: Bill List
Zoning Hearing Board
The Emmaus Zoning Hearing Board will meet to consider three separate appeals regarding property use and dimensional requirements. These items involve requests for side yard variances, usage interpretations, and apartment size adjustments.
- 7-foot side yard variance request for 207 Harrison Street
- Interpretation of nonconforming residential use at 55 S. 2nd Street
- Dimensional variance from 12,000 to 8,586 square feet at 130 S. 6th Street
Borough Council Meetings
The Borough Council will consider bids for several road projects, including the CDBG ADA Curb Project and a Thin Lift Program. The agenda includes first readings of ordinances to restrict left turns on Klines Lane and remove a parking sign on Ridge Street. Additionally, officials will hear a presentation regarding LERTA.
- Ordinance 1266: Restricting left turns from Klines Lane to Main Street during school hours
- Bids for CDBG ADA Curb Project and various road projects
- Ordinance 1265: Removing a disabled parking sign at 215 Ridge Street
- Resolution 2024-17: Amending the fee schedule for fire inspector services
- Hiring Thomas Comitta Associates, Inc. for building design standards