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Cumru moves on refuse bidding, adopts capital‑planning ordinance and stresses septic inspections
Summary
The board authorized conditional advertising of refuse‑service bids (separate options for Flying Hills), adopted a capital planning and roadway policy ordinance, and staff said 450 letters were mailed to properties overdue for required three‑year septic pumpout/inspection (about 1,000–1,200 on‑lot systems in township).
The board took several administrative steps and received operational updates affecting township services and infrastructure.
Refuse contract and bids: Staff told the board a draft refuse contract is nearly complete and recommended advertising the bid. Flying Hills requires mixed mechanical and manual collection in different areas; staff said two separate bid packages may be needed. The solicitor will review final revisions, and the board conditionally authorized advertising the contracts pending solicitor approval.
Capital planning and roadway policy: The solicitor noted the capital planning and roadway policy ordinance had been advertised and the board moved and adopted the ordinance by voice vote.
On‑lot septic inspections (SMP program): Administrative staff said 450 letters were mailed to properties overdue for the three‑year pumpout/SEO inspection requirement. The township has roughly 1,000–1,200 on‑lot septic systems across three districts. Staff emphasized the inspection requirement is intended to detect failures early and avoid costlier system replacements; penalties exist but outreach and voluntary compliance are being prioritized.
Appointments: The board appointed Megan Sawyer as an alternate to the planning commission after Sawyer introduced herself and the board voted in favor.
No formal contract awards or budget appropriations were completed at the meeting; motions authorized advertising and adoption actions were conditional on solicitor review or were procedural votes.
