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Lower Macungie commissioners approve street-cut ordinance, property disposals, investments and settlements
Summary
The board approved Ordinance 2026-03 updating road-opening and street-cut permit rules, resolutions to auction surplus township property and retain investment adviser Freedom Capital Group, and court-related settlements including a zoning settlement and acceptance of a pump-station lot; all measures passed by voice vote of the commissioners present.
The Lower Macungie Township Board of Commissioners approved a set of ordinances and resolutions at its June 4 meeting, including updated street-cut rules, the disposition of surplus township property, investment advisory services, and two settlements tied to pending litigation.
Bruce presented an amendment to Chapter 21 (streets and sidewalks) that adds more detailed requirements for contractors performing work in the road right-of-way, clarifies when streets must be cut, and establishes security and fee provisions. "We've worked with public works, legal and planning to ensure that we've covered all of the relevant topics," Bruce said, and staff recommended the board adopt the ordinance. The board moved, seconded and adopted Ordinance 2026-03 by voice vote.
The board also approved Resolution 2026-24 to authorize the auction and disposition of department-surplus items consistent with township policy and the municipal bidding website. Bruce said departments had submitted lists of items and potential values for auction.
On finance, Emory recommended hiring Freedom Capital Group to provide investment advisory services to help the township diversify its portfolio and shop better rates for certificates of deposit and other instruments; Emory said advisers can help navigate CD deposit limits and market opportunities. The board approved Resolution 2026-25 to retain the adviser.
Solicitor Mark presented a stipulation resolving a multi-year zoning enforcement appeal involving a property at 7773 Furnace Drive; under the settlement the property owner will make the unpermitted structures compliant and the stipulation will be submitted to the court of common pleas for approval. The board authorized the solicitor to sign and submit the settlement.
Finally, the board approved Resolution 2026-26 to accept dedication of the pump-station lot for the Merchtown residential subdivision; transfer of the pump station itself will occur later when additional approvals and build-out conditions are met. Commissioners voted in favor of the resolution by voice vote.
Other routine items approved included previous meeting minutes and the bill list and payroll. The bill list presented totaled $1,149,140.61 across funds: General $335,892.79; Solid Waste $420,283.26; Sewer $135,415.49; Capital Projects $5,156.90; Open Space $88.13; Open Space Maintenance $24,511.17; Payroll $180,366.00; Developer escrow $47,226.81.
The board took the votes by voice; the minutes record commissioners present voting "I" on the motions. The meeting adjourned shortly after the approvals.
