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Lower Heidelberg supervisors approve police vehicles, PennDOT mowing contract and multiple water and land items
Summary
At their April 14, 2026 meeting, Lower Heidelberg Township supervisors unanimously approved the purchase of two 2026 Ford Interceptor police vehicles, a 2026–2027 PennDOT mowing contract resolution, additions to the Liquid Fuels road list, reconfirmation of the Legacy II land development plan and water agreements related to the Clay Tract and Western Berks Water Authority.
The Lower Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a slate of routine municipal actions at a business meeting on April 14, 2026 at township offices in Sinking Spring.
Chairperson Paul Prutzman, Vice Chair Cheryl Johnson and Member Craig Lutz voted to approve the measures after brief presentation of reports and motions by board members and staff. Member Craig Lutz moved to purchase two 2026 Ford Interceptor police vehicles; Vice Chair Cheryl Johnson seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The board also approved a resolution to accept the 2026–2027 PennDOT mowing contract and a Liquid Fuels resolution to add roads to the township’s Liquid Fuels list. Vice Chair Cheryl Johnson moved to reconfirm the Legacy II land development plan; Member Craig Lutz seconded and the reconfirmation passed unanimously.
The supervisors approved the Western Berks Water Authority M/O (recorded in the minutes as “M/O”) following a motion by Chairperson Paul Prutzman and a second from Vice Chair Johnson. The board also approved a water supply agreement for the Clay Tract project after a motion by Vice Chair Johnson and a second by Member Lutz. All recorded motions passed unanimously.
Earlier in the meeting, departmental reports noted community activity: Recreation Board member Cheryl Johnson said the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Hain’s Church Grove was attended by approximately 110 children, and Fire Commissioner Jared Renshaw reported 107 calls in March. Police Chief Christopher Stouch presented the department’s March activity report before the vehicle purchase motion.
During public comment a resident asked for an update on property violations at a Gaul Road residence; the record states that Kraft Code has issued Notices of Violation and that a garage structure has not been finished. No further board action on that matter was recorded.
The board approved the consent agenda—March meeting minutes, March bill list and the treasurer’s report—by motion and second. The meeting concluded with an announcement that the next combined workshop and Board of Supervisors meeting will be May 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.; the board adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
