Lititz public meetings in 2025

Borough Council

The Lititz Borough Council will vote on several resolutions, including the adoption of the 2026 budget and updates to various tax rates. An ordinance text amendment (C-622) will also be considered. The meeting includes presentations, subcommittee reports, and a contribution agreement for a new skatepark.

• Resolution 1013 – Adoption of the 2026 Budget
• Resolution 1014 – Appointment of Independent Auditor for 2025
• Resolution 1015 – 2026 Real Estate Tax Rate
• Resolution 1020 – Downtown Parking Rates
• Agreement 579 – 2026 Skatepark Contribution

The council unanimously adopted the 2026 municipal budget and kept the real estate, earned income, and realty transfer tax rates unchanged. It also approved a land swap for the Runabout Line, amended zoning to allow accessory apartments by right, designated Freeport, IL as a sister city, and set downtown parking at $2 per hour. All actions were approved by unanimous vote except one committee appointment where a member abstained.

• Adopted 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Runabout Line land swap (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance C-622 to permit accessory apartments by right (unanimous)
• Designated Freeport, IL as Lititz sister city (unanimous)
• Set downtown parking rates to $2 per hour (unanimous)
• Maintained 2026 real estate tax rate at 3.25 mils (unanimous)
• Maintained 2026 earned income tax rate at 0.5% (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 contribution to Phase 4 of the skatepark (unanimous)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Lititz Zoning Hearing Board will review two applications submitted for properties on North Broad Street. The first application (Case #1899) seeks a variance to remove a deteriorating barn and replace it with a two‑unit semi‑detached dwelling in the R2 Residential District. The second application (Case #1900) requests a special exception to build two accessory apartments after subdivision, a reduced side‑yard setback for a shared driveway, and a taller detached garage, also in the R2 Residential District.

• Case #1899: Variance to demolish barn and build 2‑unit semi‑detached dwelling at 360 N Broad St.
• Case #1900: Special exception for two accessory apartments at 355 N Broad St.
• Case #1900: Variance to reduce side‑yard setback for shared driveway at 355 N Broad St.
• Case #1900: Variance to exceed maximum garage height at 355 N Broad St.

The Zoning Hearing Board unanimously approved the December 15 meeting minutes (5‑0). It also unanimously approved John & Lynndell Eccleston’s variance to construct a semi‑detached two‑unit residence at 360 N Broad Street (5‑0), with the condition that an easement agreement for the shared parking spaces be provided for final review. The Board then unanimously voted to keep the testimony for Gideon & Ruth King’s application open and continue the hearing into January (5‑0).

• Approved meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved variance for 360 N Broad St semi‑detached unit (5‑0) with easement condition
• Approved motion to continue King application hearing until January (5‑0)
• Requested updated site plan and design clarification for King application

Historic Area Advisory Committee

The Lititz Historic Area Advisory Committee will meet on Dec. 15, 2025 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, 7 S Broad St. The committee will review and decide a request from Mark Branle (Red Tractor LLC) to replace the solid front door of the property at 56 E Main St with a partial window door. The meeting is open to the public.

• 56 E Main St – request by Mark Branle (Red Tractor LLC) to replace solid front door with partial window door

Borough Council

The Lititz Borough Council will discuss the police budget request and draft budget updates, with a public question-and-answer session on the 2026 budget. The meeting will also include an opportunity for public comments.

• Police Budget Request Overview
• Draft Budget Updates
• 2026 Budget – Public Q & A
• Public Comments/Questions

The council heard a police budget overview and draft 2026 budget updates, but no motions on budget items were voted on. The meeting was then adjourned on a motion by Mobley, seconded by Carpenter.

• Adjourned meeting (motion by Mobley, second by Carpenter)

Borough Council

The Lititz Borough Council will consider resolutions for council appointments and special events fees, as well as ordinances regarding parking restrictions and special events. The council will also review sub-committee reports on water, streets, finances, and other municipal operations.

• Acceptance of Council Resignation
• Ordinance C-621: Sixth & Raspberry Parking Restrictions
• Ordinance C-620: Special Events Ordinance
• Resolution 1012: Special Events Fees
• Sub-committee report on 2026 Budget for Public Review

The council accepted the resignation of Christine Sensenich and filled the Third Ward seat by appointing Brad Bergman. It approved new special‑event fees, adopted the Special Events Ordinance, and passed a parking‑restriction ordinance. The meeting also approved the County Planning MOU, the November financial report, and amendments to the advertised 2026 budget.

• Accepted resignation of Councilmember Christine Sensenich (unanimous)
• Appointed Brad Bergman to fill Third Ward vacancy (Resolution 1011, unanimous)
• Approved special‑event fees: $125 for non‑profits, $1,000 for other applicants (Resolution 1012, unanimous)
• Adopted Special Events Ordinance (Ord. C‑620, unanimous)
• Adopted Sixth & Raspberry Parking Restrictions Ordinance (Ord. C‑621, unanimous)
• Approved County Planning MOU for expedited plan reviews (Agree. 578, unanimous)
• Approved November financial report and payment of bills (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to the advertised 2026 budget (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Lititz Borough Council will hear a report on the draft 2026 budget from the finance sub‑committee. It will also receive a report on advertising the 2026 municipal calendar. The meeting includes a public comment period for residents.

• Report of the Borough Secretary – advertise the 2026 Municipal Calendar
• Sub‑committee report on finances – draft 2026 Budget
• Petitions, correspondence and questions – public comments

The council voted to advertise the 2026 Municipal Calendar, with the motion carried unanimously. Council members also approved the schedule to advertise the draft 2026 budget on November 25, hold a public Q&A on December 9, and adopt the final budget on December 23. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that passed.

• Advertise 2026 Municipal Calendar – approved unanimously (Gattis motion, Carpenter second)
• Approve budget process schedule – draft budget advertisement Nov 25, public Q&A Dec 9, final adoption Dec 23
• Adjourn meeting – motion passed (Gattis motion, Meck second)

Borough Council

The Lititz Borough Council will review presentations on Weis Gas & Go land development and a Lititz Library expansion. The meeting includes consideration of ordinances, resolutions, and the AGREE 577 NS Runabout Construction Agreement. Sub‑committee reports will address the 2026 Inframark draft sewer budget, parking fee changes, and a proposed R‑A zoning district text amendment.

• Presentation: Weis Gas & Go Land Development
• Presentation: Lititz Library Expansion & Update
• Agreement: AGREE 577 – NS Runabout Construction Agreement
• Approval of 2026 Inframark Draft Sewer Budget (sub‑committee report on water/wastewater/stormwater)
• Advertise Parking Fee Rate Increase & Sixth Street Parking Restriction (sub‑committee report on streets & traffic)

The council unanimously approved the Weis Markets Gas & Go fueling station project with a series of site‑specific modifications. It also approved the Norfolk Southern runabout construction agreement, the 2026 draft sewer budget, authorized bidding for a wastewater plant solids conveyor, and adopted several payments and ordinances including parking restrictions, a special‑event ordinance, and a 12‑month natural‑gas contract.

• Approved Weis Gas & Go fueling station with modifications (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement 577 for Norfolk Southern runabout construction (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 draft sewer budget and sent to Warwick Township (unanimous)
• Authorized Entech Engineering to bid solids conveyor at wastewater plant (unanimous)
• Approved final payment $352,545.50 to Doli Construction for Front Street water main (unanimous)
• Approved final payment $44,095.52 to VEXCON for Manhole #6 & #7 project (unanimous)
• Advertised parking restriction amendment for Sixth Street area (unanimous)
• Approved 12‑month natural‑gas contract with NRG (unanimous)

Lititz Borough Authority

The Lititz Borough Authority will approve the July 24, 2025 minutes, hear public comments, receive the Treasurer’s report and bill payments, and review several operational and engineering reports. Representatives from the borough and WTMA will provide updates on sewer projects and other matters before moving to old and new business.

• Treasurer’s Report and Payment of Bills
• Inframark Contract Operations Report
• Engineer’s Reports – Entech and David Miller Associates (MS4 items)
• Lititz Public Works Sewer Projects Update
• WTMA Comments

Historic Area Advisory Committee

The Lititz Historic Area Advisory Committee will meet on October 20, 2025 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, 7 S Broad Street. The committee will review and decide on a request for new business signage at 2 S Broad Street for Lititz Springs Dental. A site meeting was held on October 13 to discuss the signage. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review and decision on new business signage for Lititz Springs Dental at 2 S Broad Street
• Site meeting on October 13, 2025 to discuss the new signage

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss the 2009 Downtown Master Plan and apartment conversions. The body will also review designated historic structures.

• 2009 Downtown Master Plan discussion
• Apartment conversions
• Designated historic structures

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. They voted unanimously to recommend removing the 2009 Downtown Master Plan from the Subdivision Land Development Ordinance, adding the Southern Gateway Plan, and asking Borough Council to consider updating the Downtown Master Plan. They also voted unanimously to amend the zoning ordinance definition of “Conversion Apartment” by removing the reference to residential buildings. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM following a motion to adjourn.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended removal of Downtown Master Plan from SLDO (unanimous)
• Recommended inclusion of Southern Gateway Plan in SLDO (unanimous)
• Requested Borough Council consider updating Downtown Master Plan (unanimous)
• Amended definition of Conversion Apartment to eliminate residential building reference (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:20 PM (motion passed)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will discuss land development for Weis Gas & Go and stormwater management for Moravian Manor. The body is considering resolutions for LSA grants to fund a water treatment plant and a street sweeper.

• Weis Gas & Go Land Development presentation
• RES. 1008: LSA grant for Water Treatment Plant
• RES. 1009: LSA grant for Street Sweeper
• RES. 1007: Park Rules
• Front Street Water Meter Pit pay application and change orders

The council unanimously approved Resolution 1008 to apply for a $465,000 grant to replace the water treatment plant roof and Resolution 1009 to apply for a $340,000 grant for a new street sweeper. It also approved Resolution 1010 consenting to the county Planning Investment Area designation for the Kissel Hill corridor. Additional actions included adopting park rules, approving change orders for the Front Street water meter pit, and approving the 2026 pension payments.

• Approved $465,000 grant application for water treatment plant roof replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $340,000 grant application for new street sweeper (unanimous)
• Consented to Planning Investment Area designation for Kissel Hill area (unanimous)
• Adopted park rules (Resolution 1007) (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 giving $12,960 credit to Front Street water meter pit project (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 adding $75,000 for pavement base repair (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 pension payments: $251,950 to non‑uniform plan and $245,052 to police plan (unanimous)
• Approved September financial report and bill payments (unanimous)

Parks Committee

The Lititz Borough Parks Committee will meet on September 15, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in Borough Hall. The agenda includes approval of the August 18, 2025 minutes and discussion of several items, including the 2025 budget recommendations for park operations, a proposal to dedicate a Vern Marten memorial tree, and plans for bike racks and rail trail development. The committee will also address 2026 meeting locations, staff updates on tree tags, and will open a period for public comment.

• 2025 budget recommendations
• Vern Marten memorial tree dedication
• Bike rack installation proposal
• Rail trail development proposal
• 2026 meeting locations

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will first approve the minutes from its June 5, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss tree work on East Main Street for 2025 and Front Street for 2026, along with fall infill plantings and park trees. The commission will also consider a fee‑in‑lie request related to shade tree work. New business will be addressed at the end of the meeting.

• Approve June 5, 2025 Shade Tree Commission minutes
• Discuss 2025 East Main Street tree work
• Discuss fall infill plantings
• Consider Shade Tree Commission fee‑in‑lie request
• Discuss 2026 Front Street tree work

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting. It accepted the lowest bid from Roots Nurseries ($6,583.50) to plant 11 street trees for the 2025 Fall Infill project. It also accepted a $2,000 fee‑in‑lie from Bitner Engineering for removal of two street trees on Warwick Street. The commission favored splitting the Front Street tree work into two phases, budgeting about $40,600 for 2026 and $12,600 for 2027.

• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Roots Nurseries low bid $6,583.50 for 11 Fall Infill trees (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,000 fee‑in‑lie from Bitner Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved splitting Front Street tree work into 2026 and 2027 phases (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the August 5 meeting unanimously. It rejected the 355 N. Broad Street subdivision plan for formal review by a unanimous vote. The commission moved, seconded, and passed a unanimous recommendation that Council accept the Southern Gateway as a Lancaster County investment area. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved August 5 minutes (unanimous)
• Rejected 355 N. Broad Street subdivision plan for formal review (unanimous)
• Recommended Council accept Southern Gateway investment area designation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Borough Council

The borough council approved moving the police pension administration from Truist to Principle after Truist announced it would end service in December 2025. The motion was moved by Mobley, seconded by Sensenich, and passed unanimously. The council also approved several other items, including a stop‑sign ordinance for Kissel Hill Road and payments for the Manholes 6 & 7 project.

• Approved transfer of police pension administration to Principle (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance C‑619 adding stop signs on Kissel Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved $153,288.45 payment to WEX Con for Manholes 6 & 7 work (unanimous)
• Approved $15,008.97 change order for Manholes 6 & 7 project (unanimous)
• Approved 35‑day extension for Weis & Go plan review and moved it to September agenda (unanimous)
• Approved special events: Apoca‑Lititz 5k (Oct 25) and Halloween Parade (Oct 27) (unanimous)
• Approved activity permits for Harvest Festival Block Party, Stauffer Wedding Reception, and Lititz Tree Day (unanimous)
• Approved creation of a handicap parking space on the 100 block of S. Cedar St (unanimous)

Parks Committee

The Parks Committee approved the July meeting minutes unanimously. Members agreed to name the revitalized site Memorial Park. They set Memorial Park as the top priority for the 2026 budget and will review the full list of budget recommendations at the September meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 2025 Parks Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Named the revitalized site Memorial Park
• Set Memorial Park as the top priority for 2026
• Will review budget recommendations at September meeting
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission appointed Buch as a full member and approved the July 1 minutes without dissent. It adopted a set of recommendations to update the Official Map, including bike and car parking, park labels, trail alignments, and other symbols. The commission then moved to have Council adopt those map changes, and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.

• Buch appointed as full member (unanimous)
• July 1, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Recommended Council adopt official map changes (unanimous)
• Public bike & car parking to be shown on map (concurred)
• Borough Skate Park and Sixth Street Park to be labeled on map (concurred)
• Both rail‑trail alignments to be preserved on map (concurred)
• Raspberry Lane depiction to be corrected on map (concurred)
• Bus shelters to be added to map (concurred)

Borough Council

The borough council unanimously approved the driveway apron at 221 Raspberry Lane, the Inframark June report, the Lion’s Club Car Cruise event, several activity permits, advertisement of a stop‑sign amendment at Kissel Hill/E. Sixth, and Resolution 1006 for Luthercare financing. It also approved a one‑year extension of the trash collection contract with Casella Waste Systems.

• Approved driveway apron for 221 Raspberry Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Inframark June report (unanimous)
• Approved Lion’s Club Car Cruise on Main Street Aug 20 (unanimous)
• Approved activity permits for multiple events (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement of Kissel Hill/E. Sixth stop‑sign amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1006 authorizing Luthercare financing application (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year extension of trash collection contract with Casella Waste Systems

Parks Committee

The Parks Committee heard public concerns about traffic near Sixth Street Park and the possibility of adding bike racks. Staff noted a traffic study is underway and that funds remain for park improvements. The committee also honored Vern Marten with a proposed memorial bench. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)
• Yearick will research potential costs for bike racks

Planning Commission

The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of Weis Gas & Go’s proposed gas station and kiosk project, subject to specific conditions. Conditions include providing a post‑construction stormwater management report and restoring the on‑site BMP to Warwick Township specifications. Additional ordinance sections covering wetlands, buffers, pedestrian areas, and pier‑fence‑hedging were also recommended for approval. The motion was carried unanimously.

• Recommend approval of Weis Gas & Go plan contingent on stormwater report (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of SLDO §305 preliminary plan submission (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of wetland study requirements (§403.E.3.c & §405.D) (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of buffer planting and pedestrian gathering area provisions (§603.A.2, §713.A.3.f, §713.A.8.c) (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of pier‑fence‑hedging and shade tree provisions (§713.A.4.a, §713.A.5.d) (unanimous)

Borough Council

The borough council adopted Ordinance C-618 to update Chapter 115 of the Borough Code, including removal of parking at North Walnut/West Lincoln. The council also approved Inframark's May report and a new estimate for the water‑treatment plant furnace replacement. Special events and activity permits for fall and summer events were approved, and the June financial statement was accepted. Two appointments were made to the Parks Committee and the Zoning Hearing Board alternate.

• Adopted Ordinance C-618 updating streets and traffic policies (unanimously)
• Approved Inframark May report and furnace replacement estimate (unanimously)
• Approved special events permits for Hartz Fall Blast 5k and Second Saturdays (unanimously)
• Approved activity permits for Craft Beer Fest, Laurel Avenue Block Party, Spruce Street Block Party, and Ken Keener Great Water Ball Race (unanimously)
• Approved June financial statement and payment of bills (unanimously)
• Appointed Christopher Getz to a two‑year term on the Parks Committee (unanimously)
• Appointed Craig Kimmel as alternate to the Zoning Hearing Board (unanimously)

Parks Committee

The Parks Committee voted to proceed with the tree‑sign project in Spruce Street Park at a cost of $220.50. The committee also approved an additional $1,200 to complete the Market Street sidewalk replacement in front of Dean Saylor Park. Both actions were recorded as being in favor of the proposals.

• Approved tree‑sign project ($220.50)
• Approved additional $1,200 for Market Street sidewalk replacement

Shade Tree Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the January 9, 2025 meeting. It accepted Integrity Landworks' $18,606 bid for tree removal and pruning and its $6,476 bid for tree planting, both with location changes, each passing unanimously. The commission also agreed to hold a tree walk later in the summer to refine the budget for Front Street tree work. The meeting was adjourned by motion.

• Approved Jan 9 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted $18,606 bid for removal/pruning with location change (unanimous)
• Accepted $6,476 bid for planting with location changes (unanimous)
• Agreed to conduct a tree walk later in summer for Front Street budget planning
• Adjourned meeting by motion

Borough Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting. They also unanimously approved the demolition of the garage at 331 E. Main Street. By a 4‑3 vote, the council adopted Ordinance C‑617, rezoning North Walnut Street to the R‑A district. Additionally, the council unanimously approved an expansion of the Parks Committee to seven members and approved sharing fluoride data with the Coalition for Oral Health.

• Approved April 29, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved demolition of garage at 331 E. Main St (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of North Walnut Street to R-A district (4-3)
• Approved Expansion of Parks Committee to seven members (unanimous)
• Approved fluoride data sharing with Coalition for Oral Health (unanimous)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board approved the April 21 meeting minutes unanimously. It granted a six‑month extension for Warwick House Lititz, LLC to complete approvals for its variances at 102/104 N Broad Street, extending the deadline to November 20, 2025. The board also approved a variance reducing the side‑yard setback for the rebuilt home at 18 W Orange Street in the R2 Residential District. No other agenda items were acted upon.

• Approved April 21 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved 6‑month extension for Warwick House at 102/104 N Broad St (4‑0)
• Approved side‑yard setback variance for 18 W Orange St (4‑0)

Parks Committee

The Parks Committee approved the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes by a 2‑0 vote. The committee expressed support for the drafted park rules and regulations and will forward them to the Borough Council for a vote. The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 PM after a unanimous motion.

• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Committee favored draft park rules & regulations; will present to Borough Council
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the demolition of the Class I Historic Structure garage at 331 E. Main Street. It then voted 4‑1 to recommend approval of the draft R‑A zoning map amendment and to send it to the solicitor for review. The April 1, 2025 minutes were also approved unanimously. All other items were discussed without formal decisions.

• Approved demolition of 331 E. Main Street garage (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of draft R‑A zoning amendment, to be sent to solicitor (4‑1)
• Approved April 1, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)

Borough Council

The council approved the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded; the meeting focused on presentations and public comment regarding a rezoning petition.

• Approved March 25, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board approved the January 27 meeting minutes unanimously, 4‑0. It also approved the applicant’s request to withdraw the banner‑type sign and granted a special exception to display an oval sign at 1 E Main Street, again unanimously, 4‑0.

• Approved Jan 27 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved withdrawal of banner sign request (Section 311.F.10) (4‑0)
• Approved special exception for signage (Section 311.I.1) at 1 E Main St (4‑0)

Parks Committee

The committee approved the February 24, 2025 Parks Committee minutes with a 2‑0 vote, with one member abstaining. No formal actions were taken on skate park upgrades, lighting, or a storage shed, though the committee expressed support for the shed idea. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 4:56 PM.

• Approved February 24, 2025 Parks Committee minutes (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved a subdivision of 221 Raspberry Lane with conditions on stormwater easements, driveway closure, sidewalk construction, and a deferred fee. It also unanimously approved the rezoning petition for the North Walnut Tract. The commission directed staff to add an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) by‑right provision and related drafting changes to the upcoming zoning ordinance. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.

• Approved 221 Raspberry Lane subdivision with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved North Walnut rezoning petition (unanimous)
• Directed staff to include ADU by‑right provision in draft ordinance
• Directed staff to add ADU registration, alley/fronting, and yard/lot wording to draft ordinance
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 PM (motion carried)

Borough Council

The Lititz Borough Council adopted a resolution designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and another naming April 25 as Arbor Day. It approved a fee increase for Public Works labor on private property and adopted the Columbia Borough yard‑waste agreement. The council also accepted the $698,935.35 bid for the 2025 street paving project and approved several special event and activity permits.

• Adopted Resolution 1002 designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 1003 designating April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works fee increase (unanimous)
• Adopted Columbia Borough Yard Waste Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Inframark February report and over‑budget expense (unanimous)
• Accepted $698,935.35 bid for 2025 street paving project (unanimous)
• Advertised Front Street meter pit bid solicitation (unanimous)
• Approved special event and activity permits, including Chocolate Walk, Fine Art Show, Patriotic Parade, Christmas celebration, Easter Egg Hunt, and Camporee (unanimous)