The Oct. 27 meeting of Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors began with a liquor license transfer hearing for Friendly Food Mart, 4619 Mountain View Drive, in the township.

The owner, BKGR LLC, had hoped to obtain the Type E (eating establishment) license, which only provides for the sale of beer and malt beverages - no liquor - to help it compete with similar businesses that already sell beer.

The hearing bogged down, however, when it became clear zoning issues including parking and seating requirements, as well as sewer standards, needed to be addressed first. The owner was granted a continuance on the hearing.

Budget talks for 2021 resumed with Chairwoman Cindy Miller suggesting the board could push some things into the 2022 budget because, “this year has pretty much been a wash.”

Members raised the need for a skid-loader for road work.

“Do we want to keep buying equipment that isn’t being put in a garage we’re trying to get built?” Miller asked, referring to the new maintenance building that is still in the planning stages. “We don’t have to make that decision tonight, but do you feel OK about pushing the other stuff?”

It was mentioned tax collector wages should be raised, because the collector is saving them money and doesn’t receive any benefits. The board agreed to revisit the budget in a special meeting.

Several ordinances were adopted, including 2020-2, amending the subdivision and land development ordinance pertaining to recreation fees; 2020-5, amending SALDO definitions pertaining to street standards, natural feature preservation, open space, recreation and community facilities, street improvements and storm drainage improvements; and 2020-6, amending the zoning ordinance pertaining to word usage and definitions in the planned residential resort community zoning district.

The full text of these ordinances can be found on the township website.

Ordinance 2020-4, amending house numbering requirements, was tabled after board member Keith Hantz mentioned the color requirement was too restrictive.

“As long as your house is clearly marked to identify it in the event of an emergency, it should be acceptable,” he said.

Board members also agreed to look into the fine amount for noncompliance since the exact amount seemed unclear.

Ordinance 2020-3, amending the zoning ordinance to add the use of and regulations for short-term rentals, was expected to be considered for adoption at the meeting Nov. 10.