Weisenberg supervisors had a short business agenda to address at their July 13 board meeting, which was conducted virtually over Zoom.

Under new business, the board approved the renewal of a temporary mobile home permit for 10524 Old Route 22.

Additionally, the board heard a request from Siegfriedale Road resident Mike Mowad about corn stalk waste in his yard from an adjacent farm.

Mowad said the issue had been ongoing for years and asked the board to take the matter under consideration and find an equitable solution, suggesting a snow fence be put up along the road, asking the farmer to till the waste under.

Chairwoman Linda Gorgas told Mowad the township cannot deter any form of agriculture and deemed the issue a neighbor dispute, not a township matter.

The board took no action and the issue died for lack of a motion.

In other matters, township Administrator Brian Carl noted it was Weisenberg’s turn to advertise for a joint salt bid with Washington, Upper Macungie, Lower Macungie and North Whitehall townships.

The board approved the advertisement.

During the public comment period, the board also heard from the homeowners at 8996 Wertman Road about issues in the areas adjacent to their property and in the nearby subdivision.

The owners said there was a need for weed trimming in the new ditches because vegetation is creating a sight hazard when turning onto Wertman Road.

They also reported the subdivision’s developer had added an apron to the end of their driveway but only put in one curb instead of two, and said they did not agree to pay the $3,965 quoted by developer Joe Konsko because the changes either were not made to their property or had to be made by the developer.

More significantly, the owners also made a formal complaint about the swale between their property and the adjoining frontage road into the adjacent subdivision.

They said the swale was originally described as a subtle ditch to catch water but is now 36 inches deep and presents a substantial hazard.

Konsko said he would take care of the high grass and the driveway apron was installed according to plan, and that he had offered to split the cost of the new apron with the homeowners.

Regarding the swale, the board asked township engineer Stan Wojciechowski and Carl to investigate the area and bring their information and feedback back to the supervisors and said the issue would be revisited in the future.

Under the fire report, Fire Chief Matt Krapf reported volunteer firefighters responded to 16 calls in June, with call volumes beginning to pick up.

He added all fundraisers are on hold until further notice due to COVID-19.

Krapf also reported Engine 5111 had some upgrade work completed but added that while the truck is still in service and functioning, it was not returned entirely in-order, and the department is working with KME to make the necessary changes.

He also noted the New 5121 Truck Committee has seen several demos from manufacturers and are working on finalizing specifications to receive final design drawings and pricing, with a goal to have the specifications sent to four manufacturers by mid-August.

Krapf also noted the firehouse is operating under its new COVID-19 guidelines and protocols and has had a “soft opening” for in-house training and directly-related fire company meetings, with mandatory temperature check sign in station for anyone entering the fire station.

Lastly, he said the department will be applying for the COVID-19 fire, rescue and EMS grant offered by the state, which would yield the same amount of $12,878.74, as was received earlier in the year.

In the Environmental Advisory Committee report, Chairman Martin Rakaczewski reported trash pickup areas for businesses have been going well and said the committee has been getting positive feedback from residents about the litter cleanups.

He also noted the EAC is also ahead of schedule in its pickup areas and goals, and said the committee is ready to work on other township projects if needed.

In the engineer’s report, Wojciechowski reported the Morgan Hills development was requesting the release of one of its security escrows - in the amount of $79,352.83 - as the requested work was completed, which the board approved.

He also noted Morgan Hills was requesting to modify two of the development’s infiltration basins into above ground collection basins.

The board tabled the matter until the August meeting to collect more information.

Furthermore, Wojciechowski said Weisenberg Township was awarded $199,514 for the bike path project with $157,197 from the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program and the Lehigh Northampton County LSA Grant going to Phase 1 of the project to connect from the fire station to Weisenberg fields.

He added the township will continue putting in applications for Phase 2 of the bike path project and said the board can expect a resolution to submit for these grants in August.

Lastly, Carl noted ttownship offices have recently reopened to the public, with appropriate COVID-19 safety measures in-place.

The next board of supervisors meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 10.