The Lower Milford Township Board of Supervisors convened its regular meeting Nov. 21, addressing financial updates, zoning appeals and resolutions impacting township operations. Supervisors announced executive sessions were held Oct. 30, Nov. 7 and Nov. 21 to discuss personnel matters.

The board approved the minutes from the Oct. 17 regular meeting and the Nov. 7 workshop meeting. The township treasurer presented financial updates as of Oct. 31, reporting $1,905,971 in the general fund, $375,356 in the capital reserve fund, $338,314 in highway capital improvement and various other fund balances. Supervisors also authorized the payment of the November bills.

Reports from township administrators, public works and zoning officials for October were reviewed, along with the Macungie Ambulance reports for September and October.

Updates from the fire company and library were also shared. Of note, the fire company will host a Christmas party and show the movie “Elf” 4 p.m. Dec. 14. Tickets will be available at the door.

Under old business, the board discussed ongoing matters, including Janes Lane’s proposed vacation. The supervisors approved a motion to draft an ordinance for the next meeting that will officially vacate the road.

The board received a response from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission regarding historic resource preservation. Supervisors then reviewed a letter of interest for purchasing a township-owned lot, although they tabled the item for a future meeting.

Following, they evaluated quotes for new truck restriction signs. The signs will cost $75 and will be placed on each restricted road in the township. They will also be seeking approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to place them on PennDOT owned roads.

The last item was a discussion about truck restrictions on Wasser Road and Milky Way; however, they decided to gather more information rather than take action on the items during the meeting.

Several resolutions and contracts were approved as part of new business. These included a proposal to distribute township funds to The Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust and 2025 agreements with No Nonsense Neutering for its trap-neuter-release program and Sanctuary at Haafsville for stray cat assistance. Resolutions adopted included expanding the Agricultural Security Area (Resolution 2024-12), acknowledging the confidentiality of incident dispatch records (Resolution 2024-13), requesting statewide Local Share Assessment Grants for fire company radio purchases (Resolution 2024-14) and HVAC replacement (Resolution 2024-15).

Zoning appeals were also addressed. The board reviewed Docket 24-16, an appeal by S. Joseph and Nonna Litvak concerning an automotive business on Urffers Road and Docket 24-17, an appeal from Shane and Jeanne McGann regarding a notice of violation for floodplain storage on Limeport Pike. The supervisors chose to oppose both appeals.

The supervisors accepted the resignation of zoning hearing board member Christopher Yetter and reviewed correspondence, including a Social Security newsletter, a bulletin from PSATS and a $2,000 funding request from New Bethany. The board decided not to donate to the organization.

Notices included the closure of Gebharts’ engraving department and an invitation from Community Baptist Church for a Dec. 1 dedication service. Additionally, a complaint about Election Day wait times was noted.

The meeting concluded with reminders about the upcoming schedule and was adjourned. More details are available on the township’s website.