Bern supervisors approve $2,000 easement payment, hire part‑time road worker and adopt America250PA resolution

At the July 6 meeting, Bern Township supervisors approved a set of administrative items covering stormwater, personnel and ceremonial endorsement.

Township Manager Brian Potts reported that a property owner at 1015 Snyder Drive requested $2,000 to permit a township stormwater facility on their land. Supervisor Jeff Thompson moved to approve payment of $2,000 for the easement; the motion carried unanimously.

The board approved hiring Steve Edwards as a part‑time road crew employee. The minutes record the motion to hire and unanimous approval.

Codes Enforcement Officer Bradley Pflum presented a permit‑refund matter: the original building permit fee for 625 West Pine Street was $254.50, with LTL's review fee of $62.75 deducted, leaving a refund amount of $191.75; the board approved the refund.

Finally, the supervisors approved an America250PA resolution endorsing county efforts to celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary. Chair Irene Reed adjourned the meeting at 7:35 PM; the next supervisors meeting was scheduled for Aug. 3, 2021 at 7:00 PM.