The Bern Township Board of Supervisors recorded the following motions and outcomes during its Oct. 5, 2021 meeting. Vote results below are those stated in the meeting record.
- Consent agenda (Sept. 7 minutes, finance report subject to audit, payment of bills): Motion carried (YES: Dr. Wagner, Brian Eveland, Daniel Tobias, Jeff Thompson and Irene Reed).
- Police Department Grooming and Appearance Policy amendment: Motion carried (unanimous yes).
- Ratification of grant application for radar speed message devices: Motion carried (unanimous yes).
- Authorize sale of three police vehicles on Municibid: Motion carried (unanimous yes).
- Approve grievance committee for disciplinary matter (members: Brian Potts, Dr. Boyd Wagner III, Attorney Mooney): Motion carried (unanimous yes).
- Approve Eberly Sketch Plan for record (per SSM Sept. 10, 2021 review letter): Motion carried (unanimous yes).
- Approve Section 154-32.I(4)(c) monument waiver for Wentzel/Schaeffer Sketch Plan for Record (condition: corner pins set): Motion carried (unanimous yes).
- Direct solicitor to oppose a building-height variance for NorthPoint Logistics 222: Motion carried (unanimous yes).
- Approve 725 Butter Lane stormwater agreement (prepared by Atty. Mooney): Motion carried (unanimous yes).
- Time-extension motions: If extension not granted by applicants, reject BCIDA Building H preliminary plan (expiration Oct. 11) and MISCO preliminary plan (expiration Nov. 2) for reasons in engineering review letters: Motions carried (unanimous yes).
- Ratify fire escrow refund for 414 South Tulpehocken Road: Motion carried (unanimous yes).
- Ratify CD re-investment at Riverfront Credit Union at 0.50%: Motion carried (unanimous yes).
- Approve 2021 Trick-or-Treat night for Oct. 31, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Motion carried (unanimous yes).
The meeting also included presentations from Schuylkill Valley Library and manager and departmental reports. The board discussed a preliminary 2022 budget draft of $4,741,965 (a reported 3% increase) and scheduled the next supervisors meeting for Nov. 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.