Although Bern Township is not endorsing a trick-or-treat night this year, the Bern Township Police Department would like to remind motorists that Halloween is Saturday, October 31.
Drivers should be alert for children and pedestrian traffic who may be out after dark.
Parents should ensure that any children who are out carry flashlights or reflective devices and practice good pedestrian safety techniques.
AGENDA
BERN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 2020
Information on celebrations from the CDC Centers for Disease Control
Click on the link above to open a PDF of holiday celebration ideas
TOWNSHIP OF BERN
BERKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
A. CONSENT AGENDA
Consider Motion to approve consent agenda:
_ 1. Approval of September 1, 2020 Meeting Minutes
2. Accept finance report, subject to audit
Balances (as of October 6, 2020) General Fund: $2,006,544.19
State Account: $546,704.55 PLGIT: $66,999.82
Certificate of Deposits: $545,887.95 Expenses: $515,218.83
__ 3. Approve payment of bills on list as presented
B. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
_ 1. Discussion / Approval to Advertise Vacation of Wayne Street
C. PUBLIC SAFETY & SERVICES
_ 1. Fire Department – Discussion of Turn Out Gear Grant Issue
2. Police Department
(a) – Discussion / Approval to Accept $100 Donation to Police Equipment Fund
(b) – Discussion / Approval to Assign Fire Police to Truck Detail October 10, 2020
D. PLANNING/ZONING/CODE ENFORCEMENT
_ 1. Planning Commission (a) – Discussion / Approval of Berks Park 183: Building E Final Plan
(b) – Discussion / Approval of G&T Industries Final Plan
(c) – Discussion / Approval of Chestnut Street Stormwater Agreement
(d) – Discussion / Approval of BCTC Welding Building Escrow Release (e) – Discussion / Approval of Poplar Road Stormwater Side Agreement
E. ROADS
1. Discussion of Petition to Limit Truck Traffic on Leiscz’s Bridge Road 2. Discussion / Approval of Palisades Bridge Scour Project Bid
3. Discussion / Approval of 2003 Ford F550 Truck Disposition
4. Discussion / Approval of 1986 Leeboy Box Paver Disposition
F. ADMINISTRATION
1. Discussion / Approval to Remove Future Recycling Fees from 861a Van Reed Road
2. Discussion / Approval to Remove Future Recycling Fees from 808 Van Reed Road
3. Discussion / Approval of Police Department One Year Contract Extension
4. Discussion of Reading Fair Request for Relay for Life Event in 2021
5. Discussion of 2020 Trick or Treat Night
6. Discussion of Leesport Boundary Relocation Request
7. Discussion of the 2021 Budget Draft
8. Next meeting: Monday, November 2, 2020 at 7:00 PM
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
H. ADJOURNMENT
The Berks County Heritage Center parking lot and site will be closed for paving and site work starting Thursday, October 8 remaining closed to any traffic until Wednesday, October 21.
There will be no vehicle access to the site during this entire period, including weekends. We also will be closing the Red Bridge access to the area during this time.
Please utilize other parking areas for access to the Union Canal Bicycle & Walking trail at Stonecliffe, Berks Leisure, and Gring’s Mill Recreation Areas.
Any questions please call the Park office at 610-372-8939 and check our web site or our Facebook page for updates. www.countyofberks.com/parks
Thank you all
Pre- registration is REQUIRED!
This event is open to Berks County Residents ONLY! No latex paint will be collected.
Pre-Register using this link to Berks Co. Solid Waste webite
When: October 24 and 25, 2020 from 8 am to 2 pm
Where: Berks County Ag Center
1238 County Welfare Road, Leesport, PA 19533
AGENDA
BERN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
CONSERVATION & WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FOR HOMEOWNERS
Join the Conservation and Water Pollution Prevention for Homeowners webinar series and learn the basics of stormwater management, tree planting techniques, and more!
When
Wed., Sep. 23, 2020 (6:30 PM – 8:30 PM ET)
Wed., Sep. 30, 2020 (6:30 PM – 8:30 PM ET)
Are you looking for ways to reduce stormwater runoff generated on your property? Would you like to learn more about cost effective and environmentally responsible landscaping practices that can improve your property’s curb appeal, create wildlife habitat and reduce water pollution? Would you like some helpful tips on tree selection and planting techniques? Or perhaps you are interested in learning about how local communities can implement such practices within their public spaces and downtowns? If so, this two-part series is for you!
Webinar Access
The link to access the webinar is provided immediately upon completion of registration in your registration confirmation email.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Thank you to our partners Montgomery County Conservation District and Ambler Borough Environmental Advisory Council.
This event is being offered at no charge to participants.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recordings.
The Bern Township Municipal Building is closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Bern Township and the BTMA staff are available by phone and email Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday, 8:30 AM until noon.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please call 610-926-2267.
FEDEX and UPS deliveries, please call 610-926-2267.
If you have to drop something off at the township building, please use our new DROPBOX or consider mailing it to our address, or you can call to make an appointment to make a delivery.
BTMA payments cannot be accepted at the Bern Township office window. USE OUR new DROP BOX located by the main door. BTMA payments can ONLY be made at the drive-thru window of Vist Bank, located on Rt 183 across from WAWA.
Or you can mail your payment to the BTMA at the Township address.
Urgent Request!
Are you cleaning up after cats or kids?
Please do not throw “flushable” cat litter or disposable wet wipes into your toilet. These items may look “flushable” but they do not dissolve or disintegrate.
They cause blockages and other problems in sewer systems, and these problems are very expensive to fix, which will cause the cost of your sewer rates to increase.
So please be considerate and throw the “flushables” into the trash, or these items will wind up costing you and other sewer users a lot of money.
Thank you.
For more information see two links: Flushable to FATBERG and Trash NOT Toilet
