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Londonderry supervisors approve contractor payment, routine purchases and several maintenance contracts
Summary
At its June 2 meeting the Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors approved Payment No. 3 for the Swatara Creek Road project, accepted several equipment and facility purchases, and approved maintenance contracts and personnel moves; all recorded motions carried unanimously.
The Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors approved a series of routine purchases and a contractor payment at its June 2, 2025 meeting, including a $213,291.90 payment for the Swatara Creek Road improvement project and multiple maintenance and equipment purchases.
David Blechertas, Township Manager, told the board the meeting would include several procurement requests and project updates. The board approved a builder’s risk policy for the Sunset Roof and HVAC project from Cincinnati Insurance for $2,003 and the purchase of a laptop from Omega Systems for $1,620.58. The Board also approved Payment No. 3 to Construction Master Services, LLC for $213,291.90 and discussed a remaining contract balance and a change order to remove five trees.
Treasurer Brian Marchuck presented the May financial report and the Board approved the treasurer’s report and open purchase orders. Public Works Superintendent Andy Brandt secured approval for facility and equipment needs, including a Peiffer Plumbing quote to run a water line for a safety drench shower ($2,460), the purchase of a 2025 Yamaha UMAX utility cart ($12,687), and a storage shed for Sunset Park Field 3 ($8,926.02). The Board awarded a vegetation spraying contract for township roads, parks and the golf course to Tomlinson Bomberger for $2,850 (lowest of three quotes).
Sam Risteff, Golf Course Manager, presented the golf course report; the Board approved a $785.99 hot dog grill, the 2025 Thursday Night Entertainment schedule and associated payouts totaling $8,800, seasonal hires as submitted, and removal of three trees by Shulls Tree Services for $1,187.50. Mike Geyer (Vice-Chair/Secretary) and other supervisors supported the motions, which were recorded as carried unanimously.
The meeting also approved smaller administrative items including office cubicle installation by Arnolds Office Furniture (installation not to exceed $1,600) and a builder’s risk policy for the Sunset Roof/HVAC project. Manager Blechertas reported the township received $150,000 from the 2024–2025 Local Share Municipal Grant Program to refurbish Fire Engine 54; that grant receipt was reported to the Board but no vote on acceptance was recorded in the transcript.
Votes at a glance: all motions recorded in the meeting minutes were carried unanimously by the five supervisors present unless otherwise noted. Key recorded approvals include Payment No. 3 to Construction Master Services, LLC ($213,291.90); builder’s risk insurance ($2,003); purchase of a laptop ($1,620.58); Peiffer Plumbing drench-shower water line ($2,460); utility cart ($12,687); vegetation spraying contract ($2,850); storage shed for Sunset Park ($8,926.02); golf-course grill ($785.99); entertainment payouts ($8,800); seasonal hires; and tree removal at the golf course ($1,187.50).
The board adjourned at 9:10 p.m. and left action items and follow-ups (including the Swatara Creek contract balance and the tree-removal change order) for staff to manage.
