AGENDA 

BERN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 

SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 

1. Call to Order 

1. Acceptance of Minutes 

1. Public Comment 

1. Subdivision/Land Development Plans: Victory Baptist Church, Sketch Plan 
2. Riverfront FCU, Preliminary Plan 
3. Eagle Metals, Preliminary Plan 

1. Data Center Ordinance discussion Noise Issues 
2. Emergency Response/Traffic Issues 

1. Solicitor 

1. Adjourn 

TOWNSHIP OF BERN

BERKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

A. CALL TO ORDER- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

B. CONSENT AGENDA

Consider Motion to approve consent agenda:

___ 1. Approval of July 30, 2026 Special Meeting & August 4, 2026 Monthly Meeting

Minutes

___ 2. Accept finance report, subject to audit

Balances (as of September 1, 2026) General Fund: $

State Account: $ PLGIT: $

Certificate of Deposits: $647,257.41 Expenses: $

___ 3. Approve payment of bills on list as presented

C. PUBLIC COMMENT

D. PUBLIC HEARING

___ 1. Alternative Energy Ordinance

E. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS

___ 1. Discussion / Approval of Alternative Energy Ordinance

___ 2. Discussion / Approval of John Deer Mower LSA State Grant Resolution

___ 3. Discussion / Approval of John Deer Mower LSA Local Grant Resolution

F. TOWNSHIP MANAGER

___ 1. Monthly Report

G. PUBLIC SAFETY & SERVICES

___ 1. Fire Company – Monthly Report

___ (a) – Muhlenberg Township Fire and Rescue

___ 2. Emergency Medical Services – Monthly Report

___ 3. Emergency Management – Monthly Report

___ 4. Police Department – Monthly Report

___ (a) – Discussion / Approval to Sell Police Mountain Bike

___ (b) – Discussion / Approval to Accept Donation from Star-Spangled Spectacular

H. PLANNING/ZONING/CODE ENFORCEMENT

___ 1. Engineer (SSM) – Monthly Report

___ 2. Planning Commission – Report

___ (a) – Discussion / Approval of Berks Park Lots A, F & G Final Land

Development Plan

___ (b) – Discussion / Approval of Reading One Three, LLC Conditional Use

Agreement

___ 3. Time Extensions:

___ (a) – Bernville Business Center (10/12/26)

___ (b) – Riverfront Federal Credit Union (10/12/26)

___ 4. Code Enforcement (LTL) – Monthly report

I. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

___ 1. MS4 Stormwater Report

J. ROADS

___ 1. Monthly Report

K. SEWER/WATER/BERN TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY

___ 1. Monthly Report

L. SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION

___ 1. Monthly Report

M. ADMINISTRATION

___ 1. Discussion / Approval of the 2027 Uniform & Non-Uniform Minimum Municipal

Obligation

___ 2. Discussion / Approval to Send Solicitor to Zoning Hearing

___ 3. Discussion / Approval to Appoint Jessica Seiders Assistant Secretary and

Assistant Treasurer

___ 4. Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM

N. EXECUTIVE SESSION (If Needed)

O. ADJOURNMENT

This hearing is about proposed conditions for a warehouse, which may be located at 1067 West Leesport Rd, near Stinson Drive.

Click here to read the 32 conditions in a 5 page document PDF:
“Proposed Conditions for Stinson Warehouse Conditional Use.”

Bern Township Municipal Authority

Meeting of August 26, 2026

CALL TO ORDER by the Chairman

EXECUTIVE SESSION  

AGENDA AMENDMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENT

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF JULY 22ND, 2026 MEETING MINUTES

SECRETARY’S REPORT

TREASURER’S REPORT

1. Approval of bill lists August, 2026

FINANCE COMMITTEE

1. CD Discussion
2. PS Health’s sewer bill being incorrect – due to a possible error on the RRAA calculation for April – update

            PROJECT COMMITTEE REPORT

1. RRAA – Bi-Monthly Meeting

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT

ENGINEER’S REPORT

1. Penske District Services Facility (Hartman S)– update
2. Penske Truck Collison & Repair – update from Construction Meeting
3. Bernville Business Center – update
4. High billed usage vs. usage billed – update on leak detection
5. Miller Agreement for water services – update
6. Rate Study for sewer customers – update
7. Holy Trinity Church – 1541 Montgomery St sewer hook-up to BTMA
8. PS#9 – Water Quality Mgmt Permit needed

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

1. RRAA – Update
2. Penn State Health – Update
3. Tapping Fee Resolution

              OLD BUSINESS

1. BTMA Phone Services – Discussion of phone service options
2. IBEW – customer thinks meter is not working – update

 NEW BUSINESS

Next Meeting:  Sept. 23rd

Click HERE for information about what parents and students can do to Be Ready for Back-to-school. Also review the School Bus Rules and penalties for drivers.

AGENDA
BERN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 11, 2026 REVISED

1. Call to Order
2. Acceptance of Minutes
3. Public Comment
4. Subdivision/Land Development Plans:
   a. Berks Park 183, Lots A,F & G, Final Land Development Plan
   b. Victory Baptist Church, Sketch Plan
5. Data Center Ordinance discussion
   a. Water Demand
   b. Power Demand
6. Alternative Energy Discussion
7. Solicitor
8. Adjourn

AGENDA
BERN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 11, 2026

1. Call to Order
2. Acceptance of Minutes
3. Public Comment
4. Subdivision/Land Development Plans:
   a. Berks Park 183, Lots A,F & G, Final Land Development Plan
   b. Victory Baptist Church, Sketch Plan
5. Data Center Ordinance discussion
   a. Water Demand
   b. Power Demand
6. Solicitor
7. Adjourn

Dear Bern Township Residents:

For those of you who live in the municipal trash collection districts, please be advised that
Monday collections will now start at 5:00 AM, beginning with the July 20th collection, and ending on September 1st.

Typically, the trash hauler starts collection later in the morning, however they are trying to get their men out of the hottest part of the day. The ordinance does allow collection to begin at 5:00 AM.

Thanks.

Click here to download a guide that was developed to help people manage lawns by using practices designed to protect Pennsylvania’s water resources.

A Burn Ban in Bern Township is effective immediately.
Also, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has declared a
Drought Warning in Berks County, as
“dry weather continues to cause worsening groundwater conditions. ” Please be careful about fireworks, barbecues, fire pits, etc. Thank you.