Manheim, Pennsylvania
Recent meetings
Borough Council
The Manheim Borough Council will vote on several new business items including a final one-year contract extension for trash services with Casella Waste Systems, a payment for police vehicle equipment, and a time extension for a subdivision plan. They will also consider a recommendation to approve the selection of top firms for construction inspection on the Market Square Improvement project, along with multiple special event applications and a fencing replacement at Hollinger Field. Reports from committees, the mayor, police chief, and staff are also scheduled.
- Approval of a final one-year contract extension for 2027 trash services with Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
- Approval of a payment of $3,980.89 for installation of lights and sirens on a police vehicle
- Approval of submission for Construction Inspection Services Selection for Market Square Improvement (top 3 firms: CDR Maguire, JBC Associates, ATCS)
- Approval of a time extension request for 50-52 N. Charlotte St Subdivision and Land Development Plan
- Approval of Secure 2.0 Act amendment to Borough 457(b) Plan with $250 authorization
Shade Tree Commission
The Shade Tree Commission will hear a presentation from Emily Broich of Columbia Borough regarding tree inventories and a program to give trees to Manheim residents. The commission will also review old business items including collaboration with the school district, funding, Tree City USA designation, trees for the banks on the square, and updates on the mini park at the square.
- Discussion with Emily Broich on tree inventories and tree giveaways to residents
- Tree City USA designation
- Trees for the banks on the square
- Borough tree inventory and planning
- Mini Park tree and shrub updates
Planning Commission
The Manheim Borough Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and take public comment on agenda items.
- Proposed Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance Amendments
Borough Council
The Borough Council will consider two new business items: approving an investment policy statement for the uniformed and non-uniformed pensions, and granting permission for the Manheim School District to relocate their equipment shed to the football stadium. The meeting also includes financial reports with bill payments totaling $156,720.45, updates from the Parks and Pool Committee including a Boy Scout Eagle Scout project for Market Square Gazebo restoration and pickle ball courts, as well as reports from the Mayor and Police Chief.
- Approval of investment policy statement for uniformed and non-uniformed pensions
- Manheim School District to move equipment shed to left of endzone bleachers at football stadium
- Boy Scout Eagle Scout Project – Market Square Gazebo Restoration
- Stadium Storage Shed Proposal discussion
- Payment of bills: General Fund $131,336.86, Capital Fund $25,383.59
Shade Tree Commission
The Manheim Borough Shade Tree Commission meets to discuss ongoing projects including Tree City USA designation, a borough tree inventory and planning, tree updates for the Mini Park at the Square, and trees for the banks on the square. The agenda also covers collaboration with the school district, newsletter messaging, and website updates. No votes on ordinances or contracts are listed.
- Discussion of Tree City USA designation status
- Borough tree inventory and planning update
- Trees for the banks on the square
- Mini Park (at the Square) tree and shrub updates
- Collaboration with Manheim Central School District
Borough Council
The council will hold a public hearing to consider applying for a Community Development Block Grant for the Adele Avenue Turnaround and Pedestrian Improvements. New business includes approving an $11,159.42 payment for the Miller Drive Drainage Improvement Project, authorizing a special event at Mummau Park, and directing the Planning Commission to recommend revisions to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance regarding road frontage, curbs, sidewalks, and park dedication fees. The council will also consider authorizing survey/design work for 68 Crescent Drive and discuss Wolf Street Parking Lot enforcement.
- Public hearing on CDBG grant for Adele Avenue Turnaround and Pedestrian Improvements
- Approval of $11,159.42 payment to Barrasso Excavation for Miller Drive Drainage Improvement Project (county pays $10,000, borough $1,159.42)
- Direct Planning Commission to recommend revisions to Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance on road frontage, curb/sidewalk, and park dedication fees
- Authorization for survey/design work at 68 Crescent Drive
- Special event application for Water’s Edge Ministries Kids Club at Mummau Park (July 6–10, 2026)
Planning Commission
The Manheim Borough Planning Commission will consider a 2026 Community Development Block Grant application for the Adele Avenue Turnaround and Pedestrian Improvements project. The meeting also includes routine business: officer reorganization, approval of prior minutes, and public comment periods.
- 2026 CDBG application for Adele Avenue Turnaround and Pedestrian Improvements
Borough Council
The Manheim Borough Council will consider several new business items at its May 12 meeting, including approval of Ordinance 698 establishing rapid entry key box requirements, resolutions to change the non-uniformed pension fund trustee and appoint a building code official and zoning officer, and hiring a police officer. The meeting also includes reports from the mayor, police chief, and committees, as well as payment of bills totaling $116,827.81.
- Approval of Ordinance 698 amending the Construction Code to require rapid entry key boxes
- Resolution 36-2026 to remove PNC as pension trustee and appoint Charles Schwab Trust Bank as custodian, with Conrad Siegel as investment advisor
- Resolution 37-2026 designating Joshua Nelson as Building Code Official and authorizing third-party plan review
- Resolution 38-2026 appointing Scott Hain as Zoning Officer/Floodplain Administrator and John Kennelly as Code Compliance Officer
- Hiring Seth Adomnik as a police officer effective May 18, 2026
Borough Council
The Manheim Borough Council will vote on advertising a draft ordinance that would require rapid entry key boxes on buildings under the construction codes. The council also considers approvals for several infrastructure projects, a three-year energy contract, and four special event applications. Payments and change orders for pedestrian, bridge, EMS, and drainage projects are on the table.
- Approval to advertise draft Ordinance 698 amending construction codes to require rapid entry key boxes
- Payment of $8,700.52 to LB Construction Enterprises for the East High Street Pedestrian Improvement Project
- Approval of a 3-year energy supply contract with UGI South for the police station and borough hall
- Quote of $23,977.80 to Stable Hollow Woodworking for Shearer's Mill Bridge Repair Project
- Change order ($1,241 increase) and payment of $53,380.68 for the Miller Drive Drainage Improvement Project (partially LCHRA-funded)
Shade Tree Commission
This is a routine meeting of the Manheim Borough Shade Tree Commission with no binding votes or public hearings. The commission will discuss planning to document and map trees on municipal property, collaboration with local organizations, funding needs and grants, and the Tree City USA designation. Old business also includes updates on a mini park, newsletter content, and a future dedicated page on the borough website.
- Planning to document and map trees on municipal property
- Discussion of Tree City USA designation
- Funding needs and grants for tree projects
- Trees for the banks on the square
- Collaboration with Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance and Lancaster Conservancy
Borough Council
The Manheim Borough Council will consider multiple resolutions and ordinances at its April 14 meeting, including a cable franchise agreement with Blue Ridge Cable Technologies, changes to the police pension fund trustees, and amendments to parking lot and planning commission regulations. They will also award contracts for the S. Oak Street Bridge Repair ($58,660.30) and various paving projects ($230,082.29), and approve payment applications for the EMS Building Conversion project. The meeting includes public comment and reports from the mayor, police chief, and committees.
- Approval of Resolution 34-2026: cable franchise agreement with Blue Ridge Cable Technologies, Inc.
- Approval of Resolution 35-2026: change police pension fund trustees to Charles Schwab Trust Bank, with Conrad Siegel as investment advisor
- Ordinance 696 to amend Wolf Street Municipal Parking Lot Regulations
- Ordinance 697 to modify number of Planning Commission members
- Award of S. Oak Street Bridge Repair Project to CriLon Corporation for $58,660.30 and paving projects to Pennsy Supply, Inc. for $230,082.29