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Taneya presented the event list and said staff would coordinate street closures and logistics with merchants and public works. Approved events and permits included:

- Hearts Physical Therapy 5K run/walk on Oct. 4 at Bonfield Elementary School (9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.).
- Second Saturdays street closures for Jul. 12, Aug. 9, Sep. 13 and Oct. 11 to allow outdoor dining on Juniper Lane (requests coordinated with downtown merchants).
- Lititz Craft Beer Fest on Sept. 20 at the Tate parking lot (organizers estimate up to 4,000 attendees).
- Laurel Avenue block party (300 block) on July 12, Spruce Street block party (100 block) on Aug. 30.
- Ken Keener Great Water Ball Race on Sept. 20 at Lititz Springs Park (fundraiser and scholarships for youth programs).

Council voted to approve the permits in a combined motion; staff will handle traffic control plans, safety coordination and any required closures.

Councilors and staff emphasized routine coordination with public works, police and event organizers and confirmed that the borough would work with merchants and property owners to minimize parking impacts.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 2025 Lititz Borough Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved permits for the Lititz Craft Beer Fest, two block parties, a 5K run and the Ken Keener water‑ball race at the borough's June 24 meeting.","taxTitle","Lititz Borough, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania","taxId",54316,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6184945,"Council amends vehicle and traffic code to clarify parking and sight‑distance rules",253,2215000,2468000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5084793-cc7cda82cf043c40b8292413947cf332&start=2215&end=2468","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5084793-cc7cda82cf043c40b8292413947cf332/thumbnail_2215000.jpg","/articles/6184945/Pennsylvania/Council-amends-vehicle-and-traffic-code-to-clarify-parking-and-sightdistance-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6184945-0d75bba559f0d848eb79b475471fead7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770928367&Signature=C8EZdMH2837Sjdpe6~1HVHPZRZ0V9OHTplovF8ZOGYsC6qU11YAQqdqwhXKtnAoXDnVKWx1sBzPEFfHAcr1p-1SOYTTRIixkYqNrMkHq57IAxG1WhlG0HmA2z7OHzR-xaBvTODhOVCM~21CQpYRvP7Tn-jIuiIhUDnWX5TzdvxSkyE5gCT9nZxlbB53tO7HptEysHl0o36LRfj0An7vnH65MWTMR0pEVJK-XZgy7a52x6FZo4SPzIzE3xMdP7Y-d~0Z3ytnK0SCjK4a7xOkRh2HWmfXjACuKYTceEYiD0xtF9MEVZKcEjURyoengdxgfuRwmkviEruxg0CYibN9xYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lititz Borough Council voted June 24 to adopt an update to ordinance C‑618 amending chapter 115 of the borough code to align parking, vehicle and traffic rules with current practice and to improve sight distance at the North Walnut and West Lincoln intersection.

Taneya, who presented the ordinance language, said the changes “accurately document current policies and practices and to improve the site distance at the North Walnut and West Lincoln intersections.” She confirmed the ordinance had been advertised prior to the meeting.

Council discussion focused on operational details. One councilor asked whether the ordinance covers storage containers or moving pods; staff replied the update does not address those items and is limited to parking, enforcement clarifications and trailer attachment language. Another councilor questioned a provision that requires police to report violations to the mayor; the police representative said most routine parking enforcement is handled by the department and that the reporting language may be a leftover from earlier drafts. Council directed staff to consider whether the reporting language should be revised in a future amendment.

A motion to approve the ordinance passed with council members voting in favor. No amendments to the ordinance text were recorded in the meeting minutes.

The ordinance change will be enacted as adopted; staff will handle enforcement and return any proposed further edits to council if needed.","Council adopted amendments to ordinance C‑618 (chapter 115) to reflect current enforcement practices and to improve sight distance at North Walnut and West Lincoln; councilors questioned a carryover reporting requirement that directs police to notify the mayor.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6184947,"Littitz Rec Center reports 9,500 combined members; borough provides land and annual pledges",954,1355000,2309000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5084793-cc7cda82cf043c40b8292413947cf332&start=1355&end=2309","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5084793-cc7cda82cf043c40b8292413947cf332/thumbnail_1355000.jpg","/articles/6184947/Pennsylvania/Littitz-Rec-Center-reports-9500-combined-members-borough-provides-land-and-annual-pledges","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6184947-df7f31aef600b80dbe5f5ecdfb248a2f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770928367&Signature=ayLcKGqzR9eSf-V2gRBg~pZfgC5r3iSHtxq4ntl9s6cHWn0SDyRNGFFrb4tH2lg13XOH77OoANqcU7y9G2Q1A7lVoFXpAAOL0h6BgXYNG5IL9NJvuEY6qxJm~Me2rq9Bdt~ASOiO9ouuI6CtNv8UJ62JvNaL1XV0yezEb4oHaI2eJDshrsgsXESuXXACumhuDPFZtdcsP3V5Sz0cgecW0C1TP5ynaBJkx1wEue97XudE5zkur1pSxqKRdQ6FQ5xmgKr1O2ng0gAcP4mhyHWHwkg-5EvKQ4aH1Rq4IxDyQBxgn7VEtU~SiKaCyqJUwE-GJK~jBtCP3p8OmDSNRucNdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Karen Mellon, executive director of the Littitz Rec Center, and Corey Pickle, executive associate, presented program and membership data to Lititz Borough Council on June 24 and highlighted the center’s reliance on municipal support and charitable fundraising.

Mellon said the Rec Center is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and reported membership figures that combine the Rec Center with a satellite facility (RecRock): “Combined with RecRock, we have over 9,500 members,” she said, adding that more than 4,200 of those members are Littitz Borough residents. Mellon also noted roughly 2,400 youth members and about 2,000 older adults among users.

Council and Rec Center staff reviewed the borough’s existing support. Councilor Jerry Mech said the borough makes land available to the center at no charge and has committed $10,000 per year to the pool capital campaign plus a $32,500 annual capital pledge. Mellon added that borough‑resident discounts to membership total about $163,000 annually.

Council members asked about programs that assist low‑income or homeless students. Mellon said the Rec Center’s Partnership Campaign raises about $100,000 annually to provide scholarships and fee assistance for childcare, lessons and memberships; applicants must verify financial need.

Councilors also discussed contract timing and future municipal contributions. A councilor asked whether the borough’s written agreement with the rec center extends through 2026 or 2030; Mellon and councilors gave differing statements in the meeting record. The finance committee signaled it will review the borough’s midyear finances and may request additional records or a follow‑up presentation before finalizing next year’s contribution decision.

No formal funding decision was made. Council members praised the rec center’s programming and said they would evaluate support during upcoming budget deliberations.","Karen Mellon, executive director of the Littitz Rec Center, briefed council on membership, programs and municipal support; councilors discussed contract timing and future budget considerations.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6184949,"Council authorizes $29,640 furnace replacement at water treatment plant",405,2491000,2896000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5084793-cc7cda82cf043c40b8292413947cf332&start=2491&end=2896","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5084793-cc7cda82cf043c40b8292413947cf332/thumbnail_2491000.jpg","/articles/6184949/Pennsylvania/Council-authorizes-29640-furnace-replacement-at-water-treatment-plant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6184949-e0b8a661eeae10bc558639642e6be4da/orig.mp4?Expires=1770928367&Signature=EDybXK5Qvce7GtJCLTyNgPs9PESJgHCdhkyCPAoKd9xl5xo7SSSEjMQ1vCUvKDxWkelm3JcvIRK-P-AiQAx9jtBqUJ-s1wlB3TDzRvBAiBLd7NIktubK6zTz7cDMfmgiim9OyHDDUZO3l9J~k-O9i2LmzuaYiZwwJ7lPp~tLmCzf2UMrYuW24L3Z3u4bWkciACd5H0gryqDuJUV~kxuxOSx1VurX5j6m-h-qX3i9TgJdogquROS2DXfZt5GzhN5ztYGijmUPt0rwY~ZbyG1haLB~sID9nfQmaN3x8y5Cx2rQQwuKB~LuhKBF7UtVVTbsvKtUW5xW-Zx9q686RYwAlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lititz Borough Council voted June 24 to accept a $29,640 quote to replace a furnace/boiler component at the water treatment plant and authorized InfraMark to proceed.

Nate, InfraMark's representative, told the council the quote exceeded an initial budget line; staff recommended deferring planned SCADA programming and intermediate pump programming to next year so the furnace work could proceed this year. “The quote was $29,640,” Nate said. Council members agreed the furnace replacement was the higher immediate priority.

The work will be performed by the recommended contractor, Garden Spot Mechanical, according to Nate’s report. InfraMark also reported operational updates: a high‑service pump project near completion, an ongoing anaerobic digester blower rebuild with a minor overage, and that both plants were in compliance for the month.

Council made a single motion to approve the InfraMark report and the furnace quote; members voted in favor and the motion passed.

Council documents show a plan to shift the SCADA programming line item to next year’s budget as part of the funding swap for the furnace replacement. No timeline for completion of the furnace work was provided at the meeting.

The council approved the expenditure as part of routine facilities maintenance and capital budgeting.","Council approved InfraMark's recommendation to accept a $29,640 quote to replace a furnace/boiler element at the water treatment plant and deferred a SCADA programming item to next year to cover the cost.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6184950,"Warwick EMS warns mutual-aid gaps are straining local coverage",304,184000,488000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5084793-cc7cda82cf043c40b8292413947cf332&start=184&end=488","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5084793-cc7cda82cf043c40b8292413947cf332/thumbnail_184000.jpg","/articles/6184950/Pennsylvania/Warwick-EMS-warns-mutual-aid-gaps-are-straining-local-coverage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6184950-c7ad4dfc15091e705912c28be5860034/orig.mp4?Expires=1770928367&Signature=E9K-9DcmDU7cY0dk2TSjQyus350dhGDsoW7swY6~DK8Sqqp7N6iBI3-GJ2BvTCIMsREVGiIf65z6j~Ou~zSUNd02XEvOoFMTMhIncN2l4kgRtUYbvlY5R-Kp3Whq2KLNYOZ7texrMDBcimXLPDV8zfKAuJxplBvzCNlazueE~~9CjgMjZYwasCADMMcoRuhWUuHpeqch5t0SenrIgv1dh6oSZ5JEVoRPpzmqJLDkef372I0eKPOc7iLzuzCqtT3x58eK3cFN9ORJHT8WqhiFw1x7t1x~7ZeJpIdiCYsNfovKQz6gHs7gtmQjhfeTLpN6C903N03Comh-G3k98KBbGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rob Walker, chief and executive director of Warwick Community Ambulance Association, told Lititz Borough Council on June 24 that growing mutual‑aid demands have put the service under sustained strain and reduced local coverage.

Walker said the association responds to just over 5,000 calls annually with about 50 employees and that since March 1 his crews have answered 216 calls outside their primary service area. “We physically responded as of today to 216 of them,” he said, adding that roughly 70 of those outside calls resulted in patient transports that at times last hours and remove an ambulance from its home district.

The issue matters because Pennsylvania law limits when an EMS provider may decline a dispatch, Walker said. “We can’t say no ever, and that’s part of PA Code Title 28, Chapter 10.27,” he said, summarizing the requirement that staffed, operational ambulances must respond to dispatches from the primary public safety answering point.

Walker described a cascading coverage pattern in Lancaster County: when one agency is busy, the next available unit is dispatched, often moving coverage progressively farther from the originating call. He listed nearby jurisdictions his service covers as Warwick Township, Lititz Borough, Elizabeth and Clay Townships and said crews have been asked into neighboring areas including Penn Township, Manheim Township and Lancaster City.

Council members asked whether the pattern mirrored COVID-era overload and whether counties can enforce staffing. Walker said the current problem is deployment and staffing, not hospital turnarounds, and that county government has limited direct authority over municipal EMS arrangements. He said the Lancaster County EMS Council, Lancaster Countywide Communications and the state Bureau of EMS are aware and working on solutions.

Walker described steps Warwick EMS has taken: adding a fifth ambulance to keep four in service, hiring more EMTs, obtaining accreditation to train staff locally and changing deployment based on data. He said those measures help but are not a long‑term fix. “But the way things are right now is not sustainable. This is a very broken system,” he said.

Council members and one audience question pressed on accountability and finances. Walker said municipalities must designate a primary EMS provider under the EMS Act but that beyond designation there is little statutory leverage over service levels. He also said Warwick EMS is not tax supported and is not made whole when it provides mutual aid; subscription programs and municipal fees defray only a portion of operating costs.

No formal action was taken by the council. Walker said he was not requesting immediate funding from the borough at the meeting but indicated Warwick EMS may return to discuss longer‑term funding or regional solutions with WESC (the local emergency services committee).

The council received the presentation and asked staff to keep the matter on future agendas for information and potential follow‑up with regional partners.","Rob Walker, chief and executive director of Warwick Community Ambulance Association, told Lititz Borough Council that routine mutual‑aid requests have surged, citing 216 outside responses since March 1 and saying Pennsylvania rules require available ambulances to accept dispatches.","actionData","errors"]

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