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Managing director Elijah described a methodology staff used to estimate population by household rather than relying solely on voter rolls. The approach combined census figures, apartment- and retirement-community counts and other local data; Elijah told council the estimate came within roughly 70 people of the most recent census figures. That prompted discussion about whether the borough’s wards remain compact, contiguous and as equal in population as practicable, as the borough code requires.

Elijah reviewed options available to council: redraw ward boundaries by ordinance, divide existing wards, or dissolve wards and move to at-large seats. Staff noted a practical constraint flagged by the Lancaster County Board of Elections: the borough cannot reasonably maintain more than six polling places, which limits the number of practical wards. Council members discussed representative trade-offs and local concerns, including the influence larger single-purpose housing communities can have in at-large systems.

Council agreed to form an ad hoc committee to work with staff on mapping and timing if council chooses to pursue boundary changes. Members volunteered to serve during the meeting and council asked staff to prepare a proposed timetable and maps for committee review. The committee will report back with recommendations and a proposed process for any ordinance changes; any redistricting would be done by ordinance if council decides to proceed.

Council did not adopt an ordinance or change boundaries at the meeting; it directed staff and the new committee to return with draft maps and a timeline for further action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 2025 Lititz Borough Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Councilors discussed ward-population disparities, a staff methodology for estimating household populations, and agreed to form an ad hoc committee to study potential ward boundary changes and timing.","taxTitle","Lititz Borough, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania","taxId",54316,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6102901,"Council hears water and wastewater report; approves LED upgrades and advertises infrastructure bids",753,1389000,2142000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2802796-d24be21227d79bc3e0e7f3ea83f476ec&start=1389&end=2142","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2802796-d24be21227d79bc3e0e7f3ea83f476ec/thumbnail_1389000.jpg","/articles/6102901/Pennsylvania/Council-hears-water-and-wastewater-report-approves-LED-upgrades-and-advertises-infrastructure-bids","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6102901-3b97f78cdcdb824e7869b1b3f988df66/orig.mp4?Expires=1771044300&Signature=PXemaAU5YuuOYx4KMPa8igRTeRVe7MkMBvIUmGS5eCMpBUnUOHg-JLdCa~uVeEzKmCKa8FKlusvd4FwEXEC0trzM2PKYDyNOnFzu6km~WMlFIzU0sedkezlWgpHhDLP7CrQOHUqBSZw3OAYrLyiVyG-0JvHvMaJgGwDD-ggbyfd3aYnGqXyyhvHZ~zsmzAfrxOBZLHJeRuoV0hFBnugb7QaLP5MLOegBkMmg20CkSw8wLEjlxhGqXXGKYYQbyMP8oGUVWvk2d8CqJX3-X-0hspqZXDlPqM8N6pVEero3FFbWTsTzs5db56GnET-snOn8sfKkrrNuQlb-5YN4cSBoNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lititz Borough staff reported budget pressure at the water and wastewater plants in February and outlined several capital tasks and cost-control measures at the borough council meeting on March 25.

Public-works staff and the borough’s contracted operator reported the borough was about $22,108 over budget for the month and $23,244 over year-to-date for water and wastewater operations. Staff attributed the shortfall primarily to increased chemical and utility costs tied to winter sludge processing; colder temperatures reduced biological digestion and required more frequent dryer runs.

Water and sewer staff described operational fixes intended to reduce costs in the second quarter: running the sludge dryer every other week instead of weekly, adjusting chemical dosing to increase sludge solids before drying, and testing an additional conditioning chemical to improve dewatering. Staff said the dryer’s start-up consumes significant energy and by halving start-ups they expect a material utility-cost reduction when temperatures moderate.

Council approved the Feb. Infomark operations report by voice vote and approved three capital or procurement steps tied to water and sewer work:
- LED lighting upgrades inside the water plant (Filter Room, Chemical Room and Anion Room). Updated quotes exceeded the budgeted amounts by $1,680 in total; council approved the additional expenditure and directed staff to schedule installation.
- Authorization to advertise for reconstruction bids for manhole Nos. 6 and 7. The project replaces aging brick manholes with concrete structures to reduce inflow and infiltration (I&I) and is funded by Lancaster County ARPA money.
- Authorization to advertise for bids for meter pits and water main work on Front Street; the project was included in the water-fund capital budget.

Staff also reported other capital progress: replacements and repairs at the wastewater plant (limit torque valve actuators due, wet-well gate tentatively scheduled), centrifuge motors and pump motors on order, aeration diffuser sock parts on-site, and various filter and pump rebuilds in progress. At the water plant, staff said they are awaiting PPL to de-energize a line before installing a new component at Well 3 and are scheduling a high-service pump rebuild and flow-meter replacements.

Council members remarked on outreach and workforce development opportunities: staff led tours for students from Thaddeus Stevens and Reading Community College, and members suggested those tours could be a recruitment pipeline for future operators. Council also approved Infomark’s report and the small capital overrun for the LED conversion.

Council directed staff to continue monitoring monthly budget performance and to return with updates as the second quarter progresses.","The borough recorded a February overrun in the utility fund due to winter sludge processing and higher utilities; council approved LED lighting upgrades and authorized bids for manhole reconstruction and Front Street meter pits.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6102906,"Lititz Borough Council approves series of routine resolutions, contracts and permits",1020,586000,1606000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2802796-d24be21227d79bc3e0e7f3ea83f476ec&start=586&end=1606","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2802796-d24be21227d79bc3e0e7f3ea83f476ec/thumbnail_586000.jpg","/articles/6102906/Pennsylvania/Lititz-Borough-Council-approves-series-of-routine-resolutions-contracts-and-permits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6102906-c2ab05d19bc7d7d4ef06f9223f9d0254/orig.mp4?Expires=1771044300&Signature=kvWu7BROoR66y~~EWrHISDX3dc-SySBQEH1Ka2KvVGECM9n~yrKmKUMjRobray-Q7NYjFBiprxfAoag9GknCYeiZoY2V7exTOld0XxAJ6tluM-ExdjWAgDoFNS049CtdKhwho3dqvTEEDPg9GBcxG9YY0zbMdPv~w~moramR4gSL-ciLsI7Gn46k2ZGN43bAoT1p0enZ~FC-Wf-hgXDfgVk35EYodgkD0Hkqjuj1hhKeAY5NEQsRnv2QYMZh2Cx38PMSWycJ5klYMmgBMTfnnP~rL6uYhs1Rhjf4K8vINEPcTl7RvfQteH5cJwQ8IYr3BIjd7XRHhF6fWbO9DC7iZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lititz Borough Council on March 25 adopted a string of routine measures, including a resolution recognizing April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and a proclamation for Arbor Day, approved contract renewals and capital advertisements, and cleared a slate of special-event and activity permits.

The moves were carried largely by unanimous voice vote. Council took formal action on resolutions, contract renewals and bids, and several permits that organizers will need for downtown events this year.

The council adopted a resolution recognizing April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and formally called on residents to support victims and prevention efforts. The resolution also recognized the YWCA Lancaster’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center as Lancaster County’s designated crisis center. YWCA representatives had presented the borough with information about their 24-hour hotline, free counseling and medical and legal advocacy services before the vote. Council passed the resolution by voice vote.

Council next approved a proclamation declaring April 25, 2025, as Arbor Day in Lititz, part of the borough’s continued participation in the Tree City USA program. The proclamation encourages residents to plant native trees and to join a borough-wide cleanup organized by Venture Lititz on April 26.

On municipal operations, council approved an amendment to the borough fee schedule (chapter 55 of the borough code) under a resolution to update administrative charges. Council also renewed the borough’s annual yard-waste service agreement with Columbia Borough; the contract renews automatically but the per-ton fee will increase to $40 (previously $30), a change council approved by voice vote.

Council voted to accept the low base bid for the borough’s 2025 paving projects. Construction Masters Services submitted the low bid at $698,985.35; the borough’s engineer recommended accepting that bid. Council also authorized advertising for bids and contracts related to two infrastructure projects: reconstruction of manholes No. 6 and 7 (funded by Lancaster County ARPA) and meter pits on Front Street.

Other routine approvals included:
- Approval of the Feb. 25 meeting minutes.
- Approval of the borough’s March financial report and payment of invoices.
- Recognition of donations from Lititz Methodist Church and Lititz Mennonite Church.
- Approval of the February Infomark (water and wastewater) report.
- Approval of three special-event permits: the Lititz Chocolate Walk (Oct. 11, 2025), the Lititz Outdoor Fine Art Show (July 26, 2025), and the Lititz Lions Club July 4 parade; council clarified that parking meters will not be bagged for the Chocolate Walk and that no free parking will be provided for that event.
- Approval of three activity permits: Simply Christmas (Dec. 14, 2025), the Lititz Lions Easter egg hunt (April 12, 2025), and a camporee in Lititz Springs Park (April 4–6, 2025).
- Approval of two curbside handicap parking spaces requested by residents at Westfield Court and 77 Front Street.
- Confirmation of a parks-committee appointment: Bethany Leister was approved to fill the remainder of a term and then for a subsequent three-year term.

Council tabled a memorandum of understanding to share water-fluoridation monitoring data with the Pennsylvania Coalition for Oral Health, asking the Water and Sewer Committee to review the MOU and bring it back next month.

Most motions were carried by voice vote with no recorded opposition. Where minutes recorded additional detail—such as the yard-waste per-ton fee increasing to $40 or the low paving bid amount—those figures are included here in the motions list below.

Votes at a glance (selected items):
- Adopted resolution recognizing April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (motion adopted, voice vote).
- Adopted Arbor Day proclamation for April 25, 2025 (motion adopted, voice vote).
- Adopted resolution amending Chapter 55 borough code fees (motion adopted, voice vote).
- Tabled fluoride-data MOU to the Water & Sewer Committee (motion adopted to table).
- Renewed yard-waste agreement with Columbia Borough; fee set to $40 per ton (motion adopted, voice vote).
- Accepted low bid for 2025 paving from Construction Masters Services: $698,985.35 (motion adopted, voice vote).
- Authorized advertisement for bids: manhole reconstruction (Nos. 6 & 7) and Front Street meter pits (motions adopted, voice votes).
- Approved financial statements and payment of invoices for March (motion adopted, voice vote).
- Approved activity and special-event permits listed above (motions adopted, voice votes).
- Appointed Bethany Leister to the Parks Committee (motion adopted, voice vote).

The council meeting included presentations, committee updates and reports but no recorded roll-call tallies for most items; minutes show voice votes with \"Aye\" responses and no recorded nays for the items listed above.

Looking ahead, the fluoride MOU will return next month after Water and Sewer Committee review; several advertised construction projects will move to formal bid opening after the borough’s advertising step.","At its March 25 meeting the Lititz Borough Council adopted resolutions recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Arbor Day, approved budget and contract items including a renewed yard-waste agreement, accepted a low bid for 2025 paving, and approved several special-event and activity permits.","actionData","errors"]

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