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Dickinson Township discusses biosolids rumor, potential Barnitz Mill buyer, school‑district vacant‑lot partnership and trash‑hauler complaint process
Summary
During old‑business updates the board noted an unconfirmed rumor about a FPRs/biosolids workaround pending county confirmation, discussed a potential buyer for Barnitz Mill, a possible Carlisle School District partnership on a vacant lot, and Waste Management responsiveness with a request to add complaint-process guidance to the township website.
Old business at the April 17 Dickinson Township meeting covered several status items rather than formal votes.
The minutes record a rumor that there may be a workaround allowing local governments to limit the use of Food Processing Residuals (FPRs) and biosolids; the board said that matter needs confirmation and further discussion with Cumberland County. The minutes do not attribute the remark to a specific speaker or provide details about the supposed workaround.
Chairwoman Coplen and Manager Barrick reported they had met with the Carlisle School District superintendent and are awaiting a written response on whether the district would consider a future partnership concerning a vacant lot.
Coplen also noted a contact from an agent representing a potential buyer for Barnitz Mill who indicated an intent to preserve the mill and use it for small commercial enterprise; the agent was directed to submit a comprehensive offer to township staff.
Manager Barrick said new Waste Management personnel have been responsive to complaints. Supervisor Rob Kole asked that additional information be posted on the township website to guide property owners through Waste Management’s complaint process.
Why it matters: these items reflect ongoing local land-use, environmental and service-delivery concerns. The minutes record next steps for follow-up (county confirmation on FPRs and written response from the school district) but no formal decisions were made at this meeting.
