At the Jan. 18 Lower Macungie Township Board of Commissioners meeting, various residents expressed ongoing concerns over flooding and truck traffic. Several residents stated how their basements were flooded again especially after recent heavy rains.

Residents living along Spring Creek Road discussed their problems with water overflowing from the creek. A question was raised about dredging the creek.

Supervisors President Brian Higgins expressed his concerns as he lives in an area near some flooding. Higgins said there was a time when his property was like an island and he was not able to leave his residence.

Higgins also said creek water is owned by the state. Any dredging requests must be approved by the state.

The Air Products property was mentioned as a problem as there is talk of warehouses being erected. This is not within Lower Macungie Township but the concern remains for water problems to be enhanced.

Residents also spoke of truck traffic. There are roads where trucks should not travel and are prohibited but signage is very limited. Part of the problem is some of these roads are state owned. Permission must be obtained from the state to erect signs. The state is not allowing this.

A resident wrote a letter about truck traffic and the damage done by the trucks. He also included pictures of damaged properties from trucks struggling on narrow roads making turns.

A conditional use hearing was held for the application of Western Lehigh Services for the address of 1500 Trexlertown Road. This property is 20 acres. Western Lehigh Services is a landscaping company wanting to relocate from Ruppsville Road in Allentown to this purchased farm located between a mobile home park and Spring Creek Road.

The company will have several buildings. Several historic buildings are located on this farmland. They will be preserved where possible. Safety will be a consideration.

There is a flood plain within this property. No buildings will be constructed in this area.

Neighboring residents expressed concern for noise, truck traffic and water. Hours of operation will be appropriate for the area. Water management will be addressed as well as truck traffic.

One point was made this is not a warehouse. No more warehouses are allowed in the township. The commissioners voted in favor of the project.

Gregory Brown was appointed and approved by the commissioners to replace Michael Eddinger who was not active on the parks and recreation committee.

The commissioners approved an agreement with Infradapt for IT services for the township with a 24-month contract for $6,000.

A refuse contract is in the works. It is important to know refuse bills will be going up substantially when the new contract goes into effect.