Published November 29. 2022 05:12PM
by Marieke Andronache Special to the Bethlehem Press
First reading of the proposed 2023 budget took place during the Nov. 21 Bethlehem Township Commissioners meeting Nov. 2.
Key points include $26,999,430 of total funds available, with estimated expenditures of $20,240,731. The projected fund balance is $6,578,699.
More detailed information can be found at: bethlehemtownship.org/budgetaudit.
Two motions received unanimous approval.
The first authorized advertisement of property tax waivers, while the second will authorize a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency promising to commit $1.3 million if a $3 million grant is made toward the Easton Avenue flood mitigation project.
The meeting ended with a short discussion about the draft policy for naming parks and recreational facilities.
Board Vice President John Gallagher voiced his wish to “add or enhance the language for planting trees, as well as memorials.”
The next meeting is scheduled for Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.
Press photos by Marieke Andronache Bethlehem Township Police Chief Greg Gottschall listens as the board unanimously approves the hiring of Patrol Officer Eric Norder.
Board Vice President John Gallagher expresses his wishes that the planting of trees be considered in the draft policy of for naming parks and recreational facilities.
