At the June 15 Lower Macungie Township Board of Commissioners meeting, a proclamation was issued by the commissioners honoring Craig and Ann Bartholomew for their work in preserving the history of the township. Their work has been formulated into a book. A new museum has been formed in their name at Camp Olympic. The new museum will be called Bartholomew Center for the Preservation of Lower Macungie Township History.

A resolution was made to fill the vacancy of the position created by Commissioner Ben Galiardo’s resignation. This position was filled by the appointment of Richard Ward.

A resolution was approved for final plans for the Fields at Indian Creek. This involved a lot line adjustment.

A resident of Four Seasons at Farmington wrote a letter of thanks to the public works department for the rescue of some ducklings. These men took great care of the ducklings and went as far as to reunite them with their parents.

Recently, a red-tailed hawk was rescued from being entrapped in a batting cage,

A letter from a resident retiree was written to the commissioners about the sewer and water system. As sewer bills are based on water usage, it becomes an issue when residents have sprinklersystems. This will be researched at the committee level.

A resident has made a request for truck traffic to be banned from Walbert Lane. Damage has been reported to residents’ properties such as knocked down mail boxes and street signs, lawns being ripped up and trucks damaging porch roofs. Further investigation into this is being completed.

A resident complained about traffic during Willow Lane school dismissal times. Cars are using side streets into Brookside Farms as a way to escape the backlog of traffic. They are also using these roads to avoid the crossing guards. Drivers are also making U-turns in the intersections.

Commissioners suggested some of the problem will be alleviated when the light at Willow Lane and Sauerkraut Lane is installed. Police are also involved with trying to fix the problem.

In other business, a few problems are being fixed at Hamilton Crossings, Trexler Business Center is moving along with some improvements to buffering, plans for an Outback Restaurant are moving forward including fixing an ADA ramp and an ADA ramp at Target also needs adjustments.

The idea of tax credits for volunteers is also moving forward. Fire Chief Dave Nosal is to be consulted as to how to determine who gets what.

The water lines at Church Lane park have been installed and are ready for use.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has completed its study of the intersection at Minesite Road and Cedar Crest Boulevard and determined a traffic light is needed.

The township is determining what needs to be completed at the Hills of Lockridge. There is no developer involved now so the township wants to complete unfinished projects such as missing pathways and walkways to curb cut-outs. There is also the possibility of creating off street parking where the children use playing fields. Keystone is to make a determination as to costs for study and construction.

It was suggested a uniform material be considered for the sidewalks being proposed on Hamilton Boulevard.

There is a project proposed for Baird Medical and Taco Bell along the Hamilton corridor near Krocks Road. This proposal will also aid with a traffic problem for Meadowyck Condominiums. It is proposed to be a more updated construction and design to aid in enhancing the environment along the Hamilton corridor. Four commissioners voted in favor, with Richard Ward absent and Brown voting against. His concern is for the environment on Hamilton Boulevard not to become like MacArthur Road.