Manheim, Pennsylvania

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review and certify pre-employment testing results for entry-level police officers. This includes evaluating physical agility, written, and oral board exams to establish a final eligibility list and candidate rankings.

• Certification of pre-employment testing for entry-level police officers
• Review of written and oral board exams (70% minimum passing score)
• Certification of eligibility list and final candidate rankings
• Issuance of disqualified letters

Borough Council

The Manheim Borough Council will consider approving a change order that deletes landscaping from the EMS Building Conversion Project, reducing the contract to $839,086.27, and a resolution referring 265 South Charlotte Street to the Vacant Property Reinvestment Program. Other items include approval for an officer to pursue a second master's degree, a National Night Out event application, and a directive to the Planning Commission to study data center zoning. The council will also pay bills totaling $277,370.83 and receive reports on parks, police, and the Oak Street Bridge closure.

• Approval of Resolution 39-2026 referring 265 South Charlotte Street to the Vacant Property Reinvestment Program
• Approval of Change Order 6 deleting landscaping scope for the EMS Building Conversion Project, decreasing contract by $2,623.40 to $839,086.27
• Approval for Officer Michael Klock to pursue a second Master's degree under tuition reimbursement
• Approval of a Non-Street Special Event Application for National Night Out on August 5, 2026, at the Farm Show Building
• Direction to the Planning Commission to recommend revisions to the Zoning Ordinance regarding data centers

Borough Council

El Concejo Municipal de Manheim votará sobre varios asuntos comerciales nuevos, incluyendo una extensión final de contrato por un año para los servicios de basura con Casella Waste Systems, un pago por equipo de vehículos policiales y una extensión de tiempo para un plan de subdivisión. También considerarán una recomendación para aprobar la selección de las mejores empresas para la inspección de construcción del proyecto de Mejora de Market Square, junto con múltiples solicitudes de eventos especiales y el reemplazo de una cerca en Hollinger Field. También están programados informes de los comités, el alcalde, el jefe de policía y el personal.

• Aprobación de una extensión final de contrato por un año para los servicios de basura de 2027 con Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
• Aprobación de un pago de $3,980.89 para la instalación de luces y sirenas en un vehículo policial
• Aprobación de la presentación para la Selección de Servicios de Inspección de Construcción para la Mejora de Market Square (las 3 mejores empresas: CDR Maguire, JBC Associates, ATCS)
• Aprobación de una solicitud de extensión de tiempo para el Plan de Desarrollo de Tierras y Subdivisión de 50-52 N. Charlotte St
• Aprobación de la enmienda de la Ley Secure 2.0 al Plan 457(b) del Municipio con una autorización de $250

Shade Tree Commission

La Shade Tree Commission escuchará una presentación de Emily Broich de Columbia Borough sobre inventarios de árboles y un programa para donar árboles a los residentes de Manheim. La comisión también revisará asuntos pendientes, incluyendo la colaboración con el distrito escolar, financiamiento, la designación de Tree City USA, árboles para los bancos de la plaza y actualizaciones sobre el mini parque en la plaza.

• Discusión con Emily Broich sobre inventarios de árboles y donaciones de árboles a residentes
• Designación de Tree City USA
• Árboles para los bancos de la plaza
• Inventario y planificación de árboles del Borough
• Actualizaciones de árboles y arbustos del Mini Park

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Manheim Borough llevará a cabo su reunión regular para discutir las enmiendas propuestas a la Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. La comisión también aprobará las actas de la reunión anterior y recibirá comentarios del público sobre los puntos del orden del día.

• Enmiendas propuestas a la Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance

Borough Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará dos nuevos asuntos de negocios: la aprobación de una declaración de política de inversión para las pensiones uniformadas y no uniformadas, y el otorgamiento de permiso para que el Manheim School District reubique su cobertizo de equipo en el estadio de fútbol. La reunión también incluye informes financieros con pagos de facturas que suman $156,720.45, actualizaciones del Comité de Parques y Piscina, incluyendo un proyecto de Boy Scout Eagle Scout para la restauración del Market Square Gazebo y canchas de pickle ball, así como informes del Alcalde y del Jefe de Policía.

• Aprobación de la declaración de política de inversión para pensiones uniformadas y no uniformadas
• Manheim School District trasladará el cobertizo de equipo a la izquierda de las gradas de la zona final en el estadio de fútbol
• Proyecto de Boy Scout Eagle Scout – Restauración del Market Square Gazebo
• Discusión de la propuesta del cobertizo de almacenamiento del estadio
• Pago de facturas: Fondo General $131,336.86, Fondo de Capital $25,383.59

The council adopted the 2026 investment policy statement for uniformed and non‑uniformed pensions and approved several routine items, including payment of bills, the prior meeting minutes, and projects such as a stadium storage shed move, a gazebo restoration, and painting pickleball court lines. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 5/26/2026 meeting minutes (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Approved payment of bills – General Fund $131,336.86, Capital Fund $25,383.59 (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Approved Eagle Scout project to restore Market Square Gazebo (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Approved stadium storage shed relocation to left of end‑zone bleachers (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Approved painting tennis and pickleball lines on lower courts, not to exceed $1,000 (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Approved investment policy statement for uniformed and non‑uniformed pensions (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Adjourned meeting (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)

Shade Tree Commission

La Comisión de Árboles de Sombra de la Mancomunidad de Manheim se reúne para discutir proyectos en curso, incluyendo la designación de Tree City USA, el inventario y la planificación de árboles de la mancomunidad, las actualizaciones de árboles para el Mini Parque en la Plaza y los árboles para los bancos de la plaza. La agenda también cubre la colaboración con el distrito escolar, los mensajes del boletín informativo y las actualizaciones del sitio web. No se listan votos sobre ordenanzas o contratos.

• Discusión del estatus de designación de Tree City USA
• Actualización del inventario y la planificación de árboles de la mancomunidad
• Árboles para los bancos de la plaza
• Actualizaciones de árboles y arbustos del Mini Parque (en la Plaza)
• Colaboración con el Distrito Escolar Central de Manheim

The Manheim Borough Shade Tree Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 30, 2026 meeting. No other votes were taken; the meeting consisted of discussion on drafting a tree protection document, newsletter topics, and tree wells. No substantive decisions or actions were made.

• Approved March 30, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Borough Council

El consejo celebrará una audiencia pública para considerar solicitar una Subvención de Desarrollo Comunitario de Bloques (CDBG) para el Adele Avenue Turnaround y las Mejoras Peatonales. Los asuntos nuevos incluyen la aprobación de un pago de 11.159,42 dólares para el Proyecto de Mejoras de Drenaje de Miller Drive, la autorización de un evento especial en el Parque Mummau y la dirección a la Comisión de Planificación para recomendar revisiones al Ordenanza de División y Desarrollo de Tierras sobre la fachada de la calle, bordillos, aceras y tarifas de dedicación de parques. El consejo también considerará autorizar el trabajo de encuesta/diseño para 68 Crescent Drive y discutir la aplicación de la ordenanza en el estacionamiento de Wolf Street.

• Audiencia pública sobre la subvención CDBG para el Adele Avenue Turnaround y las Mejoras Peatonales
• Aprobación del pago de 11.159,42 dólares a Barrasso Excavation para el Proyecto de Mejoras de Drenaje de Miller Drive (el condado paga 10.000 dólares, el borough 1.159,42 dólares)
• Dirigir a la Comisión de Planificación para recomendar revisiones al Ordenanza de División y Desarrollo de Tierras sobre la fachada de la calle, bordillos/aceras y tarifas de dedicación de parques
• Autorización para el trabajo de encuesta/diseño en 68 Crescent Drive
• Solicitud de evento especial para Water’s Edge Ministries Kids Club en el Parque Mummau (del 6 al 10 de julio de 2026)

The council unanimously approved several items, including the application for a Community Development Block Grant to fund the Adele Avenue turnaround and pedestrian improvements. It also authorized a $6,000 survey for drainage at 68 Crescent Drive and a $11,159.42 payment to Barrasso Excavation for the Miller Drive drainage project. Additional approvals covered the 5/12/2026 meeting minutes, bill payments, a special event at Mummau Park, and a directive for the Planning Commission to revise subdivision ordinances.

• Approved 5/12/2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved payment of bills: General Fund $174,304.83, Capital Fund $36,243.93 (4-0)
• Authorized $6,000 survey and design for 68 Crescent Drive drainage issue (4-0)
• Approved application for CDBG Grant for Adele Avenue Turnaround and Pedestrian Improvements (4-0)
• Approved $11,159.42 payment to Barrasso Excavation for Miller Drive Drainage Improvement Project (4-0)
• Approved Non-Street Special Event Application for Water’s Edge Ministries Kids Club at Mummau Park, July 6‑10, 2026 (4-0)
• Directed Planning Commission to recommend subdivision ordinance revisions (road frontage, curb, sidewalk, park fees) (4-0)

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Manheim Borough considerará una solicitud de la Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG) de 2026 para el proyecto de Mejoras Peatonales y el Retorno de Adele Avenue. La reunión también incluye asuntos rutinarios: reorganización de oficiales, aprobación de actas anteriores y periodos de comentarios públicos.

• Solicitud de CDBG 2026 para las Mejoras Peatonales y el Retorno de Adele Avenue

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to retain its current organizational structure and approved minutes from November 17, 2025. The main substantive action was a unanimous vote to provide a letter of support for the borough's 2026 Community Development Block Grant application, which would fund a turnaround at the eastern terminus of Adele Avenue, pedestrian walkways, and drainage improvements.

• Kept current organizational structure: Chair Eshleman, Vice Chair Haldeman, Secretary Zug (5-0)
• Approved November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Voted to provide a letter of support for 2026 CDBG application for Adele Avenue Turnaround and Pedestrian Improvements (5-0)

Borough Council

El Concejo Municipal de Manheim considerará varios asuntos nuevos en su reunión del 12 de mayo, incluyendo la aprobación de la Ordenanza 698 que establece los requisitos de cajas de llaves de entrada rápida, resoluciones para cambiar el fiduciario del fondo de pensiones no uniformados y designar un oficial del código de edificación y un oficial de zonificación, así como la contratación de un oficial de policía. La reunión también incluye informes del alcalde, el jefe de policía y los comités, así como el pago de facturas por un total de $116,827.81.

• Aprobación de la Ordenanza 698 que modifica el Código de Construcción para requerir cajas de llaves de entrada rápida
• Resolución 36-2026 para eliminar a PNC como fiduciario de pensiones y designar a Charles Schwab Trust Bank como custodio, con Conrad Siegel como asesor de inversiones
• Resolución 37-2026 designando a Joshua Nelson como Oficial del Código de Edificación y autorizando la revisión de planes por terceros
• Resolución 38-2026 designando a Scott Hain como Oficial de Zonificación/Administrador de Llanuras Inundables y a John Kennelly como Oficial de Cumplimiento de Códigos
• Contratación de Seth Adomnik como oficial de policía a partir del 18 de mayo de 2026

The Council approved multiple resolutions regarding pension management, building codes, and zoning appointments. Additionally, the Council authorized funding for pool area maintenance and a CDBG grant application.

• Approved 4/28/2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills ($63,687.50 General Fund; $53,140.31 Capital Fund) (6-0)
• Approved Church Softball Group to refurbish Pool Field Bleachers (6-0)
• Approved $4,000.00 for grading and seeding near the Lap Pool (6-0)
• Approved advertising for a CDBG grant hearing regarding Adele Avenue (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 698 regarding rapid entry key box requirements (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 36-2026 regarding pension fund trustees and custodians (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 37-2026 designating Joshua Nelson as Building Code Official (6-0)

Borough Council

El Concejo Municipal de Manheim votará sobre la publicidad de un borrador de ordenanza que requeriría cajas de llaves de entrada rápida en edificios bajo los códigos de construcción. El concejo también considera aprobaciones para varios proyectos de infraestructura, un contrato energético de tres años y cuatro solicitudes de eventos especiales. Están en agenda los pagos y órdenes de cambio para proyectos peatonales, de puentes, de EMS y de drenaje.

• Aprobación para publicitar el borrador de la Ordenanza 698 que modifica los códigos de construcción para requerir cajas de llaves de entrada rápida
• Pago de $8,700.52 a LB Construction Enterprises para el East High Street Pedestrian Improvement Project
• Aprobación de un contrato de suministro de energía por 3 años con UGI South para la estación de policía y el ayuntamiento
• Cotización de $23,977.80 a Stable Hollow Woodworking para el Shearer's Mill Bridge Repair Project
• Orden de cambio (incremento de $1,241) y pago de $53,380.68 para el Miller Drive Drainage Improvement Project (financiado parcialmente por LCHRA)

Council approved several construction payments for drainage, pedestrian, and EMS projects. They also authorized repairs for the Shearer’s Mill Bridge and a new energy contract for municipal buildings. Three special event applications were approved, while one was tabled.

• Approved $23,977.80 for Shearer’s Mill Bridge repairs (6-0)
• Approved 3-year energy supplier contract with UGI South (6-0)
• Approved advertising draft Ordinance 698 for rapid entry key box requirements (6-0)
• Approved $53,380.68 payment and $1,241.00 change order for Miller Drive Drainage project (6-0)
• Approved $8,700.52 for East High Street Pedestrian Improvement Project (6-0)
• Approved $22,771.62 in combined payments for EMS Building Conversion Project (6-0)
• Approved $6,533.57 for intersection preventative maintenance (6-0)
• Approved All-Star Football Game, Summer Block Party, and Baron Invitational events (6-0)

Shade Tree Commission

Esta es una reunión rutinaria de la Comisión de Árboles de Sombra de Manheim Borough sin votos vinculantes ni audiencias públicas. La comisión discutirá la planificación para documentar y mapear los árboles en propiedades municipales, la colaboración con organizaciones locales, las necesidades de financiamiento y subvenciones, y la designación de Tree City USA. Los asuntos pendientes también incluyen actualizaciones sobre un mini parque, el contenido del boletín informativo y una futura página dedicada en el sitio web del borough.

• Planificación para documentar y mapear árboles en propiedades municipales
• Discusión sobre la designación de Tree City USA
• Necesidades de financiamiento y subvenciones para proyectos de árboles
• Árboles para las orillas en la plaza
• Colaboración con Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance y Lancaster Conservancy

The Commission discussed drafting a tree protection document and plans to map municipal trees. Discussions included potential student collaboration with Manheim Central School District and updates on the Mini Park project.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Planned documentation and mapping of trees on Municipal Property
• Proposed a $60 consultation fee from Go Native Tree Farm for future approval

Borough Council

El Concejo Municipal de Manheim considerará múltiples resoluciones y ordenanzas en su reunión del 14 de abril, incluyendo un acuerdo de franquicia de cable con Blue Ridge Cable Technologies, cambios en los fiduciarios del fondo de pensiones de la policía y enmiendas a las regulaciones de los estacionamientos y de la comisión de planificación. También adjudicarán contratos para la Reparación del Puente de S. Oak Street ($58,660.30) y varios proyectos de pavimentación ($230,082.29), y aprobarán solicitudes de pago para el proyecto de Conversión del Edificio de EMS. La reunión incluye comentarios públicos e informes del alcalde, el jefe de policía y los comités.

• Aprobación de la Resolución 34-2026: acuerdo de franquicia de cable con Blue Ridge Cable Technologies, Inc.
• Aprobación de la Resolución 35-2026: cambio de fiduciarios del fondo de pensiones de la policía a Charles Schwab Trust Bank, con Conrad Siegel como asesor de inversiones
• Ordenanza 696 para enmendar las Regulaciones del Estacionamiento Municipal de Wolf Street
• Ordenanza 697 para modificar el número de miembros de la Planning Commission
• Adjudicación del Proyecto de Reparación del Puente de S. Oak Street a CriLon Corporation por $58,660.30 y de proyectos de pavimentación a Pennsy Supply, Inc. por $230,082.29

Council unanimously approved a new cable franchise agreement with Blue Ridge Cable Technologies, Inc., and restructured the police pension fund trustee and custodian arrangements. They also awarded contracts for the S. Oak Street Bridge repair ($58,660.30) and multiple paving projects ($230,082.29). Ordinances updating Wolf Street parking lot regulations and modifying the Planning Commission membership were passed. All decisions were approved 5-0.

• Approved Resolution 34-2026 authorizing cable franchise agreement with Blue Ridge Cable Technologies (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 35-2026 removing Conrad Siegel as trustee, confirming council as trustee, adding Charles Schwab Trust Bank as custodian, and designating Conrad Siegel as investment advisor for the police pension fund (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 696 amending Wolf Street Municipal Parking Lot Regulations (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 697 modifying number of Planning Commission members (5-0)
• Awarded CriLon Corporation $58,660.30 for S. Oak Street Bridge Repair Project (5-0)
• Awarded Pennsy Supply, Inc. $230,082.29 for various borough paving projects (5-0)
• Approved $2,970.00 payment to Garden Spot Mechanical and $26,419.13, $40,610.00, $77,490.00 payments to East Coast Contracting for EMS Building Conversion (5-0)
• Approved advertising Codes and Zoning Compliance Officer vacancy (5-0)

Borough Council

The Manheim Borough Council will vote on several contracts and policy actions, including a payment of $151,898.40 to Barrasso Excavations for the Miller Drive Drainage Improvement Project. The meeting also includes adoption of the Comprehensive Plan for the Manheim Central Region 2026, a professional services agreement for pension fund investment management, and ordinance amendments affecting parking lot hours and Planning Commission membership.

• Approve payment of $151,898.40 from Lancaster County Redevelopment Authority to Barrasso Excavations for Miller Drive Drainage Improvement Project
• Ratify Change Order with East Coast Contracting for $28,009.67, raising the contract total to $841,709.67 for EMS Building Conversion Project
• Authorize professional services agreement for Pension Fund Investment Management Advisory Services for Police and Non‑Uniformed Pension Plans
• Adopt Resolution No. 33‑2026 to adopt the Comprehensive Plan for the Manheim Central Region 2026
• Authorize Ordinance No. 696 (municipal parking lot hours) and Ordinance No. 697 (reduce Planning Commission membership from eight to seven)

The Manheim Borough Council approved the 2026 Comprehensive Plan for the Central Region and adopted several resolutions and contracts, all by unanimous 6‑yea votes. Additional approvals included a shed at Rettew Stadium, a pension fund investment advisory agreement, and a $151,898.40 payment for the Miller Drive Drainage Improvement Project. The council also adopted April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and authorized various traffic signal and public‑works agreements.

• Adopted Resolution No. 33-2026 Comprehensive Plan (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Adopted Resolution No. 32-2026 declaring April Sexual Assault Awareness Month (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Approved shed placement at Rettew Stadium (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Approved professional services agreement for Police and Non‑Uniformed Pension Fund Investment Management (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Approved payment of $151,898.40 to Barrasso Excavations for Miller Drive Drainage Improvement Project (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Approved General Reimbursement Grant Agreement for Federal Highway‑Aid projects (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Approved Commonwealth and Municipal Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)
• Approved change order increasing East Coast Contracting contract by $28,009.67 (6 Yeas / 0 Nays)

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will discuss collaborative efforts with local groups, funding needs and grant opportunities, and the Tree City USA designation. They plan to document and map trees on municipal property and develop messaging for the borough newsletter and website. Updates on mini‑park trees and shrubs will also be reviewed.

• Collaboration with Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance and other partners
• Funding needs and potential grants for tree projects
• Tree City USA designation discussion
• Planning to document and map trees on municipal property
• Mini‑park tree and shrub updates

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the February 23, 2026 meeting. Randy Lauver was tasked with contacting Dave Root of Root’s Nurseries to arrange a meeting about tree removal and planting for the Mini Park project. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved February 23, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Randy Lauver to contact Dave Root and schedule meeting (assigned)

Civil Service Commission

The Manheim Borough Civil Service Commission is meeting to discuss a current police candidate. The commission will also consider approving the advertisement for an entry-level police officer.

• Discussion regarding the current police candidate
• Approval to advertise for an entry-level police officer

The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 3 special meeting. The commission also unanimously approved a motion to advertise for an entry‑level police officer meeting ACT 120 requirements by July 15, 2026. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved March 3 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement for an entry‑level police officer (unanimous)

Borough Council

The borough council approved a $23,790.15 payment to Mar‑Allen Concrete Products for repairs to the South Oak Street Bridge. It also authorized Lancaster Civil Engineering to begin bidding on remaining bridge repairs and approved a landlord subordination and waiver agreement for Beezer Entertainment as the landlord of Kauffman Park. Additional actions included establishing a committee to evaluate pension investment advisory proposals and approving several on‑street special event applications.

• Payment of $23,790.15 to Mar‑Allen Concrete Products for South Oak Street Bridge repair
• Authorization for Lancaster Civil Engineering to bid out remaining bridge repairs
• Landlord Subordination and Waiver for Beezer Entertainment as landlord of Kauffman Park
• Memorandum appointing a Pension Investment Advisory RFP Evaluation Committee
• Approval of multiple on‑street special event applications (e.g., Chiques Creek Youth Group BBQ, VFW Easter Egg Hunt)

The borough council approved the Educational Assistance Policy and the Emotional Support Animal Policy, each with a 6‑yea, 0‑nay vote. It also authorized the on‑street special event application for the VFW Parade on May 25. Additional actions included approving payment of bills and the Keys in the Park piano installation.

• Approved payment of bills ($4,824.60 total; General Fund $205,513.95, Capital Fund $72,357.26) – vote 6-0
• Approved Keys in the Park piano installation – vote 6-0
• Approved Manheim Borough Educational Assistance Policy – vote 6-0
• Ratified Manheim Borough Emotional Support Animal Policy – vote 6-0
• Approved On‑Street Special Event Application for VFW Parade on May 25 – vote 6-0
• Approved 2/24/2026 council meeting minutes – vote 6-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 6-0

Civil Service Commission

The Manheim Borough Civil Service Commission will certify the results of its oral board exams and adopt the final eligibility ranking for civil service positions. The meeting also includes routine items such as public comment, a police chief report, approval of minutes, and the possibility of an executive session.

• Certify Civil Service Oral Board Exams
• Finalize eligibility ranking
• Approve meeting minutes
• Police Chief Report
• Public comment (3‑minute remarks, 6‑minute for groups)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Manheim Borough Zoning Hearing Board will meet to continue a hearing and render a decision regarding a property at 167 S Main Street. The board will also review and approve minutes from February 2026.

• Case ZH 2026-01: Variance request for minimum square footage and maximum number of bedrooms in COA at 167 S Main Street

Borough Council

The Manheim Borough Council approved several capital expenditures, including a $126,607.50 contract with East Coast Contracting for construction of a new Borough building. It also authorized a $12,790.00 payment to ESCO Security for a police department entry‑system upgrade and a $23,790.15 payment to Mar‑Allen Concrete for South Oak Street Bridge repairs. Additional approvals covered a food‑truck event at the Fire Department on June 7 and flood‑plain maintenance projects totaling $27,595.00.

• Approve $126,607.50 contract to East Coast Contracting, Inc. for new Borough building construction
• Approve $12,790.00 payment to ESCO Security for Police Department entry‑system upgrade
• Approve $23,790.15 payment to Mar‑Allen Concrete Products Inc. for South Oak Street Bridge repair
• Approve on‑street food‑truck event at Manheim Fire Department on June 7 (10 a.m.–5 p.m.)
• Approve $18,000 for Memorial Park, $5,500 for Logan Park, and $4,095 for Police/EMS basin flood‑plain maintenance

The Manheim Borough Council approved several items, including a memorandum to appoint a pension investment advisory RFP evaluation committee, a landlord subordination waiver for Beezer Entertainment, a $23,790.15 payment to Mar‑Allen Concrete for South Oak Street Bridge repair, and authorizations for bridge repair bidding and multiple special events. All motions passed unanimously with a 6‑yea, 0‑nay vote. No other business was taken.

• Approved memorandum to appoint Pension Investment Advisory RFP Evaluation Committee (6-0)
• Approved Landlord Subordination and Waiver for Beezer Entertainment (6-0)
• Approved payment of $23,790.15 to Mar‑Allen Concrete Products Inc. for South Oak Street Bridge repair (6-0)
• Approved authorization for Lancaster Civil Engineering to begin bidding on South Oak Street Bridge repairs (6-0)
• Approved On‑Street Special Event for Chiques Creek Youth Group Chicken BBQ, Market Square, April 3, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Non‑Street Special Event for VFW Post #5956 Easter Egg‑Hunt, Mummau Park, March 28, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved On‑Street Special Event for Elizabethtown Beagle Club Chicken BBQ, Market Square, March 27 & April 10, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Manheim Fire Department Special Fire Police security for Penryn Fire Company Mud Sale, March 21, 2026 (6-0)

Shade Tree Commission

The Manheim Shade Tree Commission will meet to discuss collaboration with local organizations, potential funding sources, and the designation of Manheim as a Tree City USA. The agenda also includes planning for tree planting on the square and developing a newsletter.

• Collaboration with Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance and Manheim Central School District
• Discussion on Tree City USA designation
• Planning for trees on the square
• Development of a newsletter
• Review of funding needs and grants

Civil Service Commission

The Manheim Borough Civil Service Commission will certify the results of its civil service exam. It will vote to adopt version v.2026-02 of the Oral Board Interview Examination, replacing version v.2025-12. The commission will also invite all eligible candidates to an oral board interview scheduled for January 28, 2026, and review the 2025 Annual Report.

• Certify Civil Service Exam Results
• Approve v.2026-02 Oral Board Interview Examination to replace v.2025-12
• Invite eligible candidates to Oral Board Interview Examination on Jan 28, 2026
• Review 2025 Annual Report
• Public comment period for residents (up to 3 or 6 minutes per speaker)

The Manheim Borough Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting, certified the results of the pre‑employment tests, adopted a revised oral board examination, set a February 28, 2026 interview date for eligible candidates, delegated interviewer selection to Chief Riggle, and approved the annual report.

• Approved December 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Certified physical agility and written exam results (unanimous)
• Adopted Oral Board Examination v2026-02 with typo correction and 45‑minute interview time (unanimous)
• Invited eligible candidates to oral board interview on February 28, 2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chief Riggle to select three oral board interviewers (unanimous)
• Approved the Civil Service Commission Annual Report (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Borough's cable franchise agreement. The body is also considering several capital expenditures for police equipment, building construction, and park maintenance.

• Public hearing on the Borough's cable franchise agreement
• Proposed $126,607.50 payment to East Coast Contracting, Inc. for new Borough building construction
• Proposed $12,790.00 for Police Department entry system upgrade from ESCO Security
• Proposed floodplain maintenance contracts with Land Studies totaling $27,595.00
• Food truck event application for Manheim Fire Department on June 7

The council unanimously approved several contracts, including a $126,607.50 agreement with East Coast Contracting for construction of the new Borough building and a $12,790 ESCO Security upgrade for the police department entry system. Additional approvals covered floodplain maintenance funding, a food‑truck event on June 7, and a no‑cost newsletter services agreement with Hometown Press. The meeting also moved to and closed a public hearing on the cable franchise agreement and exited executive session.

• Approved $897.00 bill payment ratification (4-0)
• Approved $12,790 ESCO Security police entry system upgrade (4-0)
• Approved $126,607.50 East Coast Contracting construction of new Borough building (4-0)
• Approved food‑truck event at Fire Department June 7, 10 am–5 pm (4-0)
• Approved no‑cost newsletter services agreement with Hometown Press (4-0)
• Approved floodplain maintenance contracts: $18,000 Memorial Park, $5,500 Logan Park, $4,095 Police/EMS basin (4-0)
• Approved motion to move to Public Hearing on Cable Franchise Agreement (4-0)
• Approved motion to exit Executive Session (6-0)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Manheim Borough Zoning Hearing Board will review and render a decision on a variance request submitted by Jonathan King for 167 S Main Street. The request concerns minimum square footage and the maximum number of bedrooms allowed under the Certificate of Appropriateness. The meeting also includes routine approval of the September 2025 minutes and a public comment period.

• Decision on variance request (Case ZH 2026-01) for 167 S Main Street
• Approval of September 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment session

The board approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to continue the variance hearing for 167 S Main Street to the next month, March 2, 2026, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The board also unanimously kept its structure unchanged and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Continued variance hearing for 167 S Main St to March 2, 2026 (5-0)
• Kept ZHB structure the same as last year (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Borough Council

The Manheim Borough Council approved payments for police body cameras and fleet services, a change order for a stream restoration project, and the adoption of a comprehensive plan for the Manheim Central Region. The meeting also covered the approval of a new handicap parking space and the appointment of delegates to various county associations.

• Approval of $22,380.57 for police body camera equipment and software
• Approval of $2,100.00 for preventative maintenance checks of six intersections
• Adoption of the comprehensive plan for the Manheim Central Region
• Approval of a change order for the Phased Stream Restoration Project
• Approval of a Non-Street Special Event Application for a Girl Scout cookie stand in Market Square

The council approved a series of unanimous motions, including the purchase of police body‑camera equipment, the migration to a new permits platform, and the advertising of street‑repaving contracts. It also adopted a draft ordinance requiring Knox Boxes in buildings of three or more units and authorized several community leases and exemptions. All votes were 6‑0 in favor.

• Approved $22,380.57 payment to Axon Enterprise for police body‑camera equipment (6‑0)
• Approved migration to CSDatum permits platform, using capital funds for first‑year implementation (6‑0)
• Approved Lancaster Civil Engineering to advertise bid for repaving multiple borough streets (6‑0)
• Approved drafting of Knox Boxes ordinance for properties with three or more units (6‑0)
• Approved non‑street special event cookie‑stand for Girl Scout Troop 70479 in Market Square (6‑0)
• Approved solid waste exemption for 122 Miller Drive, conditional on permanent occupancy (6‑0)
• Approved Summer Swim Team lease for 2026 season at $9,785.00 (6‑0)
• Approved $2,100 contract with C.M. High, Inc. for preventative maintenance of six intersections (6‑0)

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Committee met on January 26, 2025 to review several ongoing projects. Members discussed collaboration with local organizations, funding needs and grant opportunities, and the possibility of obtaining Tree City USA designation. Additional topics included planting trees on the square, developing planning maps to target tree planting, and creating messaging for the newsletter and borough website. No new business items were scheduled, with the New Business section marked TBD.

• Collaboration and education initiatives with local groups
• Discussion of funding needs and potential grants
• Consideration of Tree City USA designation
• Planning to plant trees on the banks of the square
• Development of newsletter and borough website messaging

Borough Council

The Manheim Borough Council will vote on adopting the comprehensive plan for the Manheim Central Region and on using third‑party agencies for uniform construction code plan review and inspection. It will also consider a change order for the Phased Stream Restoration Project, payments to Axon Enterprises ($18,395.56) and Cody Computer Services ($14,822.00), and authorizations for advertising surplus equipment and pension‑fund advisory services. Additional items include approvals of various resolutions and updates on staff reports.

• Adopt Resolution 30-2026 to adopt the comprehensive plan for the Manheim Central Region
• Approve Resolution 31-2026 to select Commonwealth Code Inspection Services Inc. and Associated Building Inspections LLC for uniform construction code plan review and inspection
• Approve change order to Rettew for the Phased Stream Restoration Project
• Approve payment of $18,395.56 to Axon Enterprises, Inc. for Axon Fleet Services to the Police Department
• Authorize advertisement and Municibid sale of surplus furniture, technology, and equipment

The council approved the adoption of the Manheim Central Region comprehensive plan (Resolution 30-2026) and selected third‑party agencies for uniform construction code plan review (Resolution 31-2026). It also approved a change order for the Phased Stream Restoration Project, a new Civic Plus resident‑notification system, and several vendor payments. Additional approvals included a handicap parking space, a park facilities use agreement, and authorization for advertising and surplus‑item sales.

• Approved 1/5/2026 Reorganization meeting minutes (6 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Approved payment of bills: $405.00 ratified, $174,307.89 General Fund, $241,430.62 Capital Fund (6 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Approved Handicap Parking Space Application for 70 New Charlotte Street (6 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Approved new Use Agreement for Park Facilities (6 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Approved Resolution 30-2026 to adopt comprehensive plan (6 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Approved Resolution 31-2026 for third‑party uniform construction code review agencies (5 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Abstention)
• Approved change order for Rettew for Phased Stream Restoration Project (6 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Approved move to Civic Plus Resident Notification system (net cost $1,500 per year) (6 Yeas, 0 Nays)

Historic Commission

The Manheim Borough Historic Commission is meeting to review requests for exterior modifications to two properties. The commission will also review and comment on a draft of its bylaws.

• Request by John King to replace wood shingles at 167 S Main St
• Request by Benjamin Tanner to approve yellow paint color at 16 S Main St
• Review and comment on bylaws draft

The Historic Commission unanimously approved the October 2025 meeting minutes. It approved Jonathan King's request to replace wood shingles with burnt sienna composite roofing at 167 S Main St, requiring the specified color and material. It unanimously rejected Benjamin Tanner's retroactive paint approval for 16 S Main St. Discussion of by‑law updates was tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved October 2025 minutes (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved roof replacement at 167 S Main St using burnt sienna composite (unanimous 4-0)
• Rejected paint application for 16 S Main St (unanimous 4-0)
• Tabled discussion of Historic Commission by‑law updates (no vote)
• Re‑elected officers; all votes unanimous (4-0)

Borough Council

The Manheim Borough Council meeting on January 5, 2026 will conduct a reorganization, including swearing in officials, electing officers, and appointing numerous positions via resolutions. The council will approve the December 9, 2025 meeting minutes, ratify the General Fund ($109,539.69) and Capital Fund ($74,512.48), and consider new business to approve an EMS cost‑sharing agreement and a lease with LifeLion. Additional items include reaffirming the 2026 fee schedule and various committee appointments.

• Resolution 1-2026: appoint Joel Mutschler as Chief Administrative Officer, Secretary, and Assistant Treasurer
• Resolution 2-2026: appoint Jessica Trowbridge as Treasurer and CAO for pension plans
• Approval of General Fund payment $109,539.69 and Capital Fund payment $74,512.48
• New Business: approval of EMS Cost Sharing Agreement and LifeLion lease
• Resolution 29-2026: reaffirm the 2026 fee schedule

The borough council elected its officers, appointed committee chairs, and approved a slate of 29 resolutions appointing officials and agencies. It also ratified the prior meeting minutes, authorized payment of outstanding bills, and adopted an EMS cost‑sharing agreement with LifeLion. All actions were passed unanimously or with the recorded vote totals.

• Elected Council President Jared Longenecker (3 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Elected Vice President James Blanck (3 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Elected President Pro‑Tempore Steve Gergely (3 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Appointed Police/Personnel Committee chairs, with Brad Roth as Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved Resolutions 1‑29 appointing borough officials and agencies (4 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Approved the 12/9/2025 Borough Council meeting minutes (4 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Approved payment of General Fund ($109,539.69) and Capital Fund ($74,512.48) bills (4 Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Approved EMS Cost Sharing Agreement and LifeLion lease (4 Yeas, 0 Nays)