Adamstown, Pennsylvania

Borough Council

Adamstown Borough Council is considering multiple public works contracts totaling over $86,000, including a $50,471 streambank stabilization contract and a $16,685 stormwater project. The council will also discuss a drought warning declaration. Hiring of a part-time crossing guard and a full-time public works employee, plus an appointment to the Planning Commission, are on the agenda.

• Approve $50,471 streambank stabilization contract (Contract A) for sanitary sewer interceptor rehab
• Approve $16,685 stormwater work at 127 W. Main Street
• Approve $10,392.02 stormwater pipe replacement at 110 W. Main Street
• Authorize purchase of water meter equipment and maintenance fee for $9,425.46
• Discuss drought warning declaration and break retarders along Rt. 272 & Willow Street

Planning Commission

Esta es una reunión procesal estándar sin puntos específicos en la agenda detallados más allá de una 'Revisión de Zonificación' general. La comisión dará inicio a la reunión, aprobará las actas anteriores, escuchará los comentarios del público y clausurará la sesión.

Borough Council

El Concejo Municipal votará sobre varias mociones, incluyendo la adjudicación de un contrato de rehabilitación de alcantarillado pluvial para 121/127 W. Main Street, la autorización de un cheque de $1,000 para la modificación de un permiso de la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales y la aprobación de un nuevo procesador de pagos. Otros asuntos incluyen la liberación de un depósito en garantía de $9,140 por trabajos en 10 S. Broad Street y la recepción de informes de departamentos y comités.

• Adjudicar cotización de COSTARS: Vianini Pipe $24,498.72 y Terre Hill Concrete $4,792.23 para la rehabilitación del alcantarillado pluvial en 121/127 W. Main Street
• Autorizar cheque de $1,000 a la Commonwealth of PA para la modificación del permiso de la WWTP
• Autorizar NOV a Goods Chips por violación administrativa en la presentación de informes
• Aprobar a Paystar como nuevo procesador de pagos con MuniLink
• Liberar depósito en garantía de $9,140 por trabajos completados en 10 S. Broad Street

Borough Council approved contracts for storm sewer rehabilitation at W. Main Street and selected Paystar as the new payment processor for water and sewer billing. Council also authorized a $1,000 permit payment and an escrow release for property improvements.

• Approved storm sewer rehab bids for Vanini Pipe ($24,498.72) and Terre Hill Concrete ($4,792.23) (unanimous)
• Approved Paystar as the new payment processor for MuniLink billing (unanimous)
• Approved $9,140 escrow release for improvements at 10 S. Broad Street (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 payment to Commonwealth of PA for WWTP NPDES permit (unanimous)
• Approved May 5, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved all presented bills and receipts (unanimous)

Borough Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará varias mociones, incluida la adopción de la Resolución 2026-06 para autorizar la venta de una parcela en Lancaster County por $180K. Otros puntos incluyen la aprobación del Plan de Adición de Lote en 2 Market Plaza, la discusión sobre micromovilidad y el nombramiento de voluntarios para el Comité de Comunidad/Recreación. También están en la agenda las aprobaciones rutinarias de actas, ejecuciones de cheques y facturación de SDE.

• Considerar la moción para adoptar la Resolución 2026-06 y autorizar la venta de la parcela 080-74341-0-0000 por $180K
• Considerar la moción para aprobar el Plan de Adición de Lote en 2 Market Plaza (Lot 140)
• Considerar la moción para autorizar a SDE a asistir con el proceso de reembolso de la subvención Green Light Go
• Discusión de micromovilidad bajo el Comité de Incendios/Seguridad
• Considerar la moción para nombrar a Wendy Kerschner y Samantha Reinsmith como voluntarias en el Comité de Comunidad/Recreación

Council approved the purchase of a land parcel for $180,000 to protect the well house and drinking water. Other actions included approving a lot add-on plan, a new borough logo, and authorizing grant reimbursement assistance for the Green Light Go Project.

• Approved purchase of Parcel 080-74341-0-0000 for $180,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-06 to acquire land parcel by condemnation or deed (unanimous)
• Approved Lot Add-On Plan for 2 Market Plaza with conditions (unanimous)
• Authorized SDE to assist in Green Light Go Project grant reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved new borough logo as presented (unanimous)
• Appointed W. Kerschner and S. Reinsmith to Community/Recreation Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed M. Palm as an additional borough check signer (unanimous)
• Approved April 7, 2026 meeting minutes and all presented bills (unanimous)

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Adamstown considerará un plan de ampliación de lote para la propiedad en 2 Market Plaza (Lote 140) y llevará a cabo una revisión general de zonificación. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de actas y comentarios públicos.

• Plan de ampliación de lote para 2 Market Plaza (Lote 140)
• Revisión de zonificación
• Aprobación de actas de la reunión anterior
• Periodo de comentarios públicos

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 24, 2026 meeting. They also unanimously recommended approval of the Lot Add-On Plan for Lot 140 in Stoudtburg Village, with changes noted by SDE and LCPC. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved March 24, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Lot Add-On Plan for Lot 140 with changes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Hearing Board

La Junta de Audiencias de Zonificación de Adamstown considerará una solicitud de excepción especial de Merle Yoder / Marana Holdings LLC para la propiedad en 2 Bissenden Way. La reunión también incluye puntos procesales estándar como nombramientos de la junta, aprobación de actas y comentarios públicos.

• Merle Yoder, Marana Holdings LLC – excepción especial para 2 Bissenden Way

Borough Council

El Concejo Municipal de Adamstown considerará múltiples mociones, incluyendo la aprobación de actas, cheques e informes de policía y bomberos. Las acciones clave incluyen la remoción de árboles en 227 W. Main Street por $9,300, la autorización de un acuerdo de interconexión de agua de emergencia con East Cocalico Township, la perforación de un pozo de prueba que no exceda los $10K, la adopción de una resolución para el estudio de viabilidad de una piscina y la aprobación de un acuerdo de venta de $70K. El concejo también escuchará una discusión sobre una auditoría y una queja por ruido.

• Considerar moción para aprobar la cotización de Martin Tree Service por $9,300 para la remoción de árboles en 227 W. Main Street/Fire Company
• Considerar moción para autorizar al procurador a redactar el acuerdo de interconexión de agua de emergencia con East Cocalico Township Authority
• Considerar moción para aprobar la perforación de un pozo de prueba que no exceda los $10K
• Considerar moción para adoptar la Resolución 2026-05 como parte del estudio de viabilidad de la piscina
• Considerar moción para aprobar el Acuerdo de Venta de McMichael por la cantidad de $70K y su Anexo

The council approved a tree service contract, authorized an emergency water agreement, and purchased the McMichael property for $70,000. They also approved a snack bar agreement and pool incentive.

• Approved Martin Tree Service quote ($9,300) for stormwater work
• Authorized solicitor to draft Emergency Water Interconnection Agreement with ECTA
• Approved Sensing & Weaver test drill ($7,500) for Well #4
• Approved 2026 Snack Bar Agreement with Kimberly McSherry
• Approved $1,500 incentive for snack bar dry goods
• Adopted Resolution 2026-05 for pool feasibility study
• Approved advertising quotes from Shopping News ($96.61) and PennySaver ($369.60)
• Approved purchase of McMichael property for $70,000

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a special exception request for 2 Bissenden Way, consider a lot add‑on plan for Lot 140 at 2 Market Plaza, and conduct a zoning review. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, approval of minutes, public comment, and adjournment.

• Special Exception Application – 2 Bissenden Way
• Lot Add-On Plan – 2 Market Plaza (Lot 140)
• Zoning Review

The commission tabled the meeting minutes because they were not available for review. A motion to recommend the special‑exception application for 2 Bissenden Way to the Zoning Board passed unanimously. The lot‑add‑on plan for 2 Market Plaza was tabled pending county comments. The commission will check for any code on parking vehicles on private lawns.

• Tabled approval of meeting minutes (no vote)
• Motion to recommend 2 Bissenden Way special exception passed unanimously
• Lot Add‑On Plan for 2 Market Plaza tabled until county comments
• Amy to email updated Solid Waste draft for PC review before next meeting
• PC to verify any borough or state code on parking on private front lawns

Borough Council

The Adamstown Borough Council will consider motions to approve the February 3, 2026 minutes, authorize several public‑works contracts, and adopt fee schedules for the 2026 pool season and residential meter calibration testing. Additional items include outsourcing payroll to Keystone Payroll and approving a $5,933.50 contract with CourseVector for a new borough website.

• Approve ordering court signs from Eckert Signs at a cost of $614.50
• Approve contract with HRG Engineers to redrill a new well at the existing Well #4 location
• Approve a $100 pass‑thru fee for residential meter calibration testing
• Approve CourseVector quote in the amount of $5,933.50 for a new borough website
• Approve outsourcing payroll to Keystone Payroll as presented

The borough council adopted Resolution 2026-04, updating the fee schedule for short‑term rentals, hotels/motels, and meter calibration testing. It authorized the pump station removal project to be put out for bid and approved street sweeping for May 26‑27. The council also approved hiring a recruiting agency for a Public Works employee, outsourcing payroll to Keystone Payroll, and a $5,933.50 quote for a new borough website. Additionally, a live nativity event was approved pending insurance proof and a committee presentation.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-04 and revised fee schedule (unanimously carried)
• Authorized SDE to bid on pump station removal project (unanimously carried)
• Approved street sweeping for May 26‑27 (unanimously carried)
• Approved hiring recruiting agency NTE $1,500 for Public Works hiring (unanimously carried)
• Approved outsourcing payroll to Keystone Payroll (unanimously carried)
• Approved $5,933.50 quote from CourseVector for new borough website (unanimously carried)
• Approved live nativity request pending insurance and committee presentation (unanimously carried)
• Approved hiring Jessica Kelly as Pool Manager at $25/hour for 2026 season (unanimously carried)

Planning Commission

The Adamstown Planning Commission will meet on February 12, 2026 to consider updates to the zoning ordinance, specifically the solid waste provisions and related definitions. The commission will also consider a rental ordinance. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, approval of minutes, public comment, and adjournment.

• Review of zoning ordinance – solid waste provisions
• Review of zoning ordinance – definitions
• Consideration of rental ordinance

Borough Council

The council will consider motions to approve the January 5, 2026 minutes, a check run, and SDE billing for the December fund balance sheet. It will also vote on contracts including $2,783 for doors, windows and hardware for a scout cabin and $1,180.64 for tree maintenance, as well as a waiver request for 11 N. Village Circle. The council will adopt Ordinance #428 on short‑term rentals and signage, Ordinance #429 on noise control, and Resolution 2026‑03 to reestablish fees along with a new fee schedule.

• Adopt Ordinance #428 – Short‑Term Rentals & Signs
• Adopt Ordinance #429 – Noise Control
• Purchase doors, windows, hardware for scout cabin – $2,783
• Tree maintenance quote with Arborist Enterprises – $1,180.64
• Adopt Resolution 2026‑03 and new fee schedule to reestablish fees

The borough council adopted Ordinance #428 governing short‑term rentals with a 6‑1‑0 vote; the mayor initially vetoed it but later signed the ordinance. Ordinance #429 establishing noise guidelines was adopted unanimously. The council also approved a $2,783 purchase of doors, windows and hardware for the Community Days cabin, and approved a $1,180.64 arborist quote for tree treatment. Additional actions included adopting updated fee schedules and authorizing an offer letter for a public works position.

• Ordinance #428 short‑term rentals adopted (6‑1‑0) – mayor vetoed, later signed
• Ordinance #429 noise guidelines adopted unanimously
• Approved $2,783 purchase of doors, windows, hardware for Community Days cabin (unanimous)
• Approved $1,180.64 arborist quote for tree treatment (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑03 to reestablish updated fees (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Authorized HR to send offer letter for Public Works position (unanimous)
• Approved all bills and receipts present (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to reorganize, approve minutes, and review the Zoning Ordinance, including sections on solid waste, definitions, and the zoning map. The body will also request a letter of support for a state grant.

• Approval of minutes from a prior meeting
• Review of Solid Waste, Definitions, and Zoning Map sections
• Request for Letter of Support for SRBC 2026 Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant
• Reorganization of the Planning Commission
• Public comment period

The commission approved the December 16, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Kevin Grant was nominated as Chairman, Amy Good as Vice‑Chairman, and SherriAnn Welch‑Strause as Secretary. The board unanimously accepted a letter of support for the SRBC 2026 Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved Dec 16 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Kevin Grant nominated as Chairman
• Amy Good nominated as Vice‑Chairman
• SherriAnn Welch‑Strause nominated as Secretary
• Accepted SRBC 2026 Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant Letter of Support (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on annual appointments for municipal officers and boards. Members will consider several infrastructure repairs and payments for trail grading and excavation. The body is also reviewing ordinances regarding water and sewer rates, hotels, and short-term rentals.

• Ordinance #427 to revise Water & Sewer Rates
• Fisher’s Remodeling quote of $16,800 to renovate Community Days Cabin
• SLC Excavating, LLC payments totaling $120,226.50 for trail grading and stormwater work
• Ordinance #426 regarding Hotels & Motels
• Ordinance #428 regarding Short Term Rentals

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance #427 to change water and sewer rates and also adopted Ordinance #426 setting hotel and motel guidelines. It voted to advertise Ordinance #428 on short‑term rentals and Ordinance #429 on noise for the February meeting. Several public‑works projects were approved, including a $10K cabin renovation and $2K roof replacements, and payments to SLC Excavating were authorized.

• Adopted Ordinance #427 revising water & sewer rates (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #426 establishing hotel & motel guidelines (unanimous)
• Advertised Ordinance #428 short‑term rental guidelines for Feb meeting (unanimous)
• Advertised Ordinance #429 noise guidelines for Feb meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 renovation of Community Days cabin (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 metal roof for bandshell (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 roof for Wellhouse #3 (unanimous)
• Approved SLC Excavating payments #5 $25,107.89, #6 $66,589.09, #7 $28,529.52 (unanimous)