Due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, Weisenberg Township supervisors met via Zoom June 8 to address a short list of items.

Under subdivisions and land developments, supervisors approved final land development plans for a Dunkin’ restaurant at 2170 Golden Key Road.

Vice Chairman Anthony Werley requested the plan include general no-parking signs along Route 863 and Old Route 22 in place of specific parking restrictions for trucks.

Township engineer Stan Wojciechowski confirmed the township had jurisdiction to request the sign change, and George White, from JHA Companies, said the applicant would be amenable to the plan modification.

Regarding old business, the board accepted the dedication of the relocated Militia Road, Musket Road, Musket Court and portions of Golden Key Road and Bachelor Road for public use.

An additional resolution for the dedication of Katem Court as a public use roadway was also approved.

Furthermore, supervisors also approved an ordinance establishing a 30 mph speed limit on Kecks Road between Ziegels Church and Klines Mill roads.

For new business, a request was brought forward by Sean Amy to add a second driveway to his property at 2267 Heffner Road to serve a planned home addition.

Supervisors accepted the driveway request with one condition - adding information to the recorded plan confirming the proposed home addition will not be used as a rental property in the future.

For the monthly fire report, Weisenberg Fire Chief Matt Krapf reported Weisenberg Station 51 received 10 calls for service in May, bringing the number of calls for the year up to 79.

He noted the call volume has been at an “all-time low.”

Additionally, Krapf said all department fundraisers are on hold until future notice due to COVID-19.

He also noted that Engine 5111 was undergoing a new 360 camera installation and rescue compartment upgrade, and that the 5121 Engine Replacement committee had received drawings from a number of manufacturers and will be reviewing the received plans in the near future.

Lastly, he said the fire department is looking to restart in-person fire training around the week of June 22 if circumstances permit.

Environmental Advisory Council Chairman Martin Rakaczewski reported he and township Administrator Brian Carl have been working on a litter pickup plan with local businesses and said the EAC has received positive feedback from the community regarding other cleanup efforts.

For the road master report, it was reported oil and chip work on Weisenberg roadways will continue throughout June.

In other township business, Wojciechowski noted work on the Valley Road Culvert Replacement plan has been authorized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to occur only after Oct. 1 and before April 1, 2021 due to the potential presence of a bog turtle habitat.

He also said the township received a $42,317 grant from the Department of Community and Economic Development which will be used for Phase 2 of the bike trail/walking path project.

Carl said the funds will be used on permitting and design work, and the township will reapply for additional DCED grant funding for construction.

During attorney’s comments, Solicitor Peter Lehr said he prepared a draft order of proof to be submitted to the zoning hearing board proceedings for an application regarding a property located in both Weisenberg and Maxatawny townships.

Lehr noted the applicant was looking for special exceptions or relief from the zoning board and said the offer would allow for dialogue between the two parties.

The board approved a motion for Carl to sign the offer of proof.

For the treasurer’s report, Tax Collector Jeffrey Strauss said the financial impact of COVID-19 on the township has been lower than expected.

Regarding real estate tax collection, Strauss said this year there are 275 unpaid properties with an unpaid real estate tax of around $30,000, while in 2019 there were 229 unpaid parcels at the end of the year with a total real estate tax near $24,000.

“Given the whole circumstances going on, I don’t think that’s bad at all,” he said, adding that the collections of earned income and local service taxes have also been unaffected by the pandemic.

Strauss also reported the Weisenberg Township bank account had been subject to an unsuccessful hacking attempt the previous weekend and security has been increased.

Lastly, Carl said he was working on a time line to reopen the township building to the public, and supervisors discussed a potential reopening around the first week of July if the circumstances are favorable.

The next board of supervisors meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on July 13.