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Votes at a glance: East Whiteland supervisors approve contracts, land-development actions and consent agenda
Summary
At its Sept. 10 meeting, the East Whiteland Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved multiple contracts and land-development items — including awarding a signage contract not to exceed $120,000, approving GVCC Phase II land development, and ratifying bills of $1,722,694.50 — and set several public hearings.
The East Whiteland Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a slate of routine motions and development items during its Sept. 10 meeting, including contract awards, land-development approvals, and the consent agenda.
Key votes and actions
- Awarded an oil and diesel fuel contract to Rhoads Energy (motion by Vice-Chair Rich Orlow; second by Member Peter Fixler; unanimous).
- Authorized advertising a hearing on truck restrictions for North Warren (unanimous).
- Approved a contract with KC Signs for township signage and rebranding work not to exceed $120,000 (unanimous).
- Authorized advertising Ordinance #377-2025 naming Portnoff Associates as delinquent tax and fee collectors (unanimous).
- Authorized advertising a public hearing on Oct. 8, 2025, for the Comcast franchise renewal (unanimous).
- Approved the preliminary/final land development application LD-11-2024 (GVCC Redevelopment, Phase II) after staff reported reviews are complete and conditions were outlined; the board noted potential pedestrian crossing activity to be monitored (motion passed unanimously).
- Granted time extensions for LD-08-2024 (Penn State Great Valley Parking Reclamation Project) and LD-02-2025 (43 Lancaster Avenue Daycare) to Nov. 30, 2025 (unanimous).
- Approved release of financial security for Loch Aerie Mansion Event Hall in the amount of $9,836.60 (unanimous).
- Accepted offer of dedication for public improvements at Shirtz Farm (Megill Homes) — roadway, curb and stormwater management inbound of curbline (unanimous).
Consent agenda highlights
The board approved the consent agenda by voice vote, including: • Meeting minutes from Aug. 13, 2025. • Ratification of bills totaling $1,722,694.50. • Pension plan Minimum Municipal Obligations (MMOs): Non-uniformed $224,801; Firefighter $383,290; Police $742,330. • Ratified Payment Application #3 to Flyway Excavating for the Streambank Restoration Project for $136,125.00. • Ratified an approximate $60,000 expenditure to cover PT/FF/EMT staffing for overnight hours. • Approved a contract with Natural Lands for ongoing Open Space Committee assistance and removed a tax lien for $24.30. • Approved a waiver to allow alcohol at the township’s Community Day (Nov. 2, 2025) and authorized an indemnification agreement with Locust Lane Brewing to permit alcohol sales at the event.
Procedural notes
All recorded motions in the meeting passed unanimously. No public comments were offered during the meeting.
What’s next: The board set advertising and hearing dates where noted (including the Comcast franchise hearing on Oct. 8) and will proceed with contract implementation and monitoring items noted in planning and public-safety discussions.
