Upper Milford Township Board of Supervisors met 7 p.m. Nov. 19. for their biweekly meeting.

The group first held a workshop meeting for a minute as there was no new or old business to discuss.

The board carried two motions to accept the meeting minutes of the Nov. 5 workshop and regular meeting and approve payment of bills.

Board of Supervisors solicitor Marc Fisher did not deliver a report.

Next, secretary and treasurer Jessi O’Donald informed the board of the pending contract for 2021 with The Sanctuary at Haafsville, Breinigsville.

As per the contract, Upper Milford Township must pay $110 for every stray dog turned in to The Sanctuary at Haafsville and $50 for every cat turned in to the trap, neuter and release program at the sanctuary. O’Donald explained the organization sought out a different agreement compared to 2019.

Last year, Upper Milford Township paid a $950 cap to the sanctuary, this year the sanctuary asked to bill the township per stray or TNR operation as their funding is running low.

“That to me doesn’t work in a municipal budget at all,” O’Donald said.

The board agreed with O’Donald’s concerns about financing and potentially exceeding their budget within this contract but determined further discussion is necessary.

“We need more information in order to execute this,” Chairperson Joyce Moore said.

Moore then acknowledged a letter of resignation from Recreation Commission Secretary Barry Williams.

The board carried a motion to accept the letter of resignation “with regret,” according to Moore.

Emmaus Public Library representative Lisa Marten also submitted a letter of request for non-reappointment. Marten explained she still plans to attend the meetings, “just not as [a part of] the board.”

Moore thanked Marten for her dedication to the township.

“Particularly, when no one else was here, you were always here – and that means a lot,” Moore said. “I’m grateful for your service to the (Emmaus Public) library and I’m grateful for your service to the township. Thank you so much for your reporting, for your diligence and for always being there.”

Township manager Bud Carter explained the “pumping station for Jasper Ridge waterline is up and running.” He also informed the board he began communication with Lehigh County Authority to contact the fire departments.

“I had started that conversation tonight…” Carter said. “So, there’s more to come about that.”

The board adjourned the meeting 7:17 p.m. and moved into an executive session for “legal matters,” according to Moore.