Council approves GHD Proposal for Compost Facility Improvements Study, 3–1

Waiver of Land Development for 4010 McIntosh Road

0 yes, 0 no

GHD Proposal for Compost Facility Improvements Study

3 yes, 1 no

John O. Campbell (yes), Pamela Thompson (yes), Robin Lindsey (no), George M. Little (yes)

Approval of Minutes - 09/01/26 Budget Workshop and Business

0 yes, 0 no

Improvement Guarantees

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution 2026-27 — Special Election on Repealing the Special Library Tax

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution 2026-29 — Creation of a Capital Lease Fund

0 yes, 0 no

HRG Retainer Agreement for Landfill Groundwater Monitoring

0 yes, 0 no

Award of Hidden Lake Drive Culvert Replacement Project

0 yes, 0 no

Payment of Bills

0 yes, 0 no

Waiver of Land Development — 4010 McIntosh Road

4010 McIntosh Road

Four Season Property Services asked to skip the formal land development plan so it can demolish an existing structure and build a 9,288-square-foot pole building for equipment storage and office space.

approved · still approved

Hidden Lake Drive Culvert Replacement

The township is set to award a contract to replace the culvert on Hidden Lake Drive, a drainage and road infrastructure fix for that neighborhood. Work would proceed once legal review and reference checks are complete.

What it means: Residents of the Hidden Lake Drive area would benefit from improved drainage and road safety.

Supervisor Conduct and Censure Calls

Multiple residents demanded censure or resignation of Vice Chair Scheib over a heated post-meeting confrontation with Secretary Lindsey and a profane remark. Campbell confirmed the incident and urged civility; the video editing of the incident also drew complaints.

What it means: Residents alleged roughly $40,000 in legal fees connected to Supervisor Thompson's complaints, separate from the Scheib incident.

Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure Program

The quarterly engineering update covered Trunk H sewer replacement, Hidden Lake culvert work, Mountain View Acres storm sewer, and Utah Avenue design — plus a new in-house engineering capability saving HOA consulting costs.

What it means: Hidden Lake culvert contract is $299,780.50; PennDOT will cover 75% of Locust Lane manhole work.

2027 Budget Deficit and Fund Balance Concerns

Residents flagged a proposed ~$900,000 deficit in the 2027 budget and questioned whether reserves (~$14 million) meet the township's 25%–35% reserve policy. Manager Gossert defended the plan, citing new firefighter hiring and OPEB obligations, and acknowledged a likely tax increase discussion for 2028.

What it means: A nearly $900,000 proposed deficit against ~$33 million in revenue, with an $8.6 million OPEB liability looming.

Compost Facility Operations and Compliance

Neighbors have complained about dust, noise, and truck traffic at the Conway Road compost facility. The board approved a study comparing improving, relocating, or outsourcing operations — some residents offered free alternatives and criticized the $60,000 cost.

What it means: Study capped at $60,000; township has also spent substantial legal fees on the related DEP appeal.

Double Taxation Concerns Regarding Library Funding

Voters will decide in November 2027 whether to repeal the roughly 0.041-mill township library tax that helps keep East Shore Area Library open seven days a week. Supporters say it costs under $10 a year per household and drives $5.50 in local economic benefit per dollar; critics call it an unfair second tax on top of the county library tax.

What it means: The tax costs about $8 per year on a $200,000 home — roughly $142,000 total township revenue in 2024 — while the library system reported $28.9 million in assets and a $557,933 cash flow surplus.

Waiver of Land Development for 4010 McIntosh Road

An applicant is asking the Commission to waive standard land development plan requirements for a property on McIntosh Road. A waiver would allow the project to proceed without full land development review, so neighbors may want to weigh in on how the site would be used and improved.

What it means: The property owner or applicant would benefit from a streamlined review process.

South Central EMS CPR and AED volunteer training

Supervisor Pamela Thompson relayed that South Central EMS will train volunteers on CPR and AED use for a small fee — a chance for residents to learn lifesaving skills.

What it means: Residents who take the training — and anyone they might someday help.

Storage building at former Baltimore Tar site

A grandfathered commercial landscaping business in the Stray Winds area wants to replace its old building with a larger, better-looking storage structure. Commissioners probed soil contamination from the site's tar-plant history and potential light pollution before endorsing the waiver.

What it means: The business owner gains modern, enclosed equipment storage, and neighbors get a more residential-looking building and some new trees.