The first order of business for the Weisenberg Township supervisors was to accept Chairman Bob Milot’s letter of resignation.

A supervisor since 1998, Milot cited health issues as his reason for resigning.

A resolution was presented citing his many accomplishments while serving on the board.

His recommendation for replacement was Roadmaster Tony Werley. The board agreed to the appointment of Werley and he was sworn in by township Secretary Janet Henritzy.

He will finish the unexpired portion of Milot’s term, which will last until 2018.

In other matters, the preliminary plan for Golden Key Travel Center received approval with certain changes.

The changes were elimination of the truck driveway onto Golden Key Road and additional signage. All trucks must enter and exit via Commerce Circle.

The plan was represented by owner Pargat Baidwan, Mike Preston of Liberty Engineering, and Attorney Jim Preston.

The board adopted the resolution for this plan.

The Albert Granger lot line adjustment final plan, represented by Chris Malloy of Beitler Surveying, was next on the agenda. This also received approval from supervisors.

In order to move the road swap with PennDOT, the board adopted resolution 2017-11.

In exchange for Old Route 22, the Township will receive Mill Creek Road and New Smithville Road.

Bridges will remain the responsibility of Lehigh County on Old Route 22 while PennDOT will maintain the bridges on New Smithville Road.

Road material bids were opened by the board.

New Enterprise Stone and Lime Company was awarded the bids for No. 8, No. 57, No. 2A, No. 3A and No. 1 aggregate materials, R-5 rock, Anti-Skid, cold patch, 9.5 mm wearing, 19.0 mm wearing and hauling per hour.

Talley Petroleum Enterprises receive the bid for diesel fuel and gasoline.

Asphalt Maintenance Solutions was given the contract for crack seal and chip sealing on various township roads. Line painting was awarded to A-1 Traffic Control Products.

The recent electronics recycling at the Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Company lot went well.

The truck was full by 10 a.m. - two hours before the scheduled event ended.

Another collection is planned for Sept. 30.

Sean Sprossel laid out his plan to repair and paint the handicap ramp and railing at the township building.

He is working for his Eagle Scout rank and went before the board to obtain their approval.

The board will take bids for bleachers for its baseball fields on Lyon Valley Road. Bids are also sought for the construction and grading of Bachelor Road Park.

Weisenberg Township Fire Chief Brian Carl reported the volunteer fire company received 42 calls to date.

He noted the fire company’s open house will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 6.

Many fun activities are planned.

The fire company hoagie sale is currently in progress.

Hoagies must be ordered by April 25 with pickup at the fire company 4:30-6 p.m. May 11.

Carl also reported that the fire company will acquire a 2016 Ford brush truck to replace the present 1990 Ford.

Tony Werley, in his capacity as roadmaster, noted the road crew was busy patching, working on the baseball fields and doing many other things throughout the township.

He recommended supervisors give $500 to the Rural Preservation Association of Northwestern Lehigh County for accepting old tires at the recent Spring Clean 2017 at the Lowhill Township Municipal Building.

The board agreed and a check will be forwarded to the RPA.