AGENDA
BERN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 2026
Effective October 6,2026
in Bern Twp will be held on Saturday, Oct 31, from 6pm to 9pm .
TOWNSHIP OF BERN
BERKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
A. CALL TO ORDER- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. CONSENT AGENDA
Consider Motion to approve consent agenda:
___ 1. Approval of September 1, 2026 Meeting Minutes
___ 2. Accept finance report, subject to audit
Balances (as of October 6, 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
___ 1. Representatives Eric Weaknecht & Brett Miller
D. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
___ 1. Discussion / Approval to Advertise Pension Ordinance Amendment
___ 2. Discussion / Approval of Berks County Tax Collection Committee Resolution
E. TOWNSHIP MANAGER
___ 1. Monthly Report
F. PUBLIC SAFETY & SERVICES
___ 1. Fire Company – Monthly Report
___ (a) – Muhlenberg Township Fire and Rescue
___ (b) – Discussion / Approval of Third Amendment to Fire Service Agreement
___ 2. Emergency Medical Services – Monthly Report
___ 3. Emergency Management – Monthly Report
___ (a) – Discussion of Burning Ban
___ 4. Police Department – Monthly Report
___ (a) – Discussion / Approval of 2026 Trick or Treat Night, Saturday, Oct. 31 from
6 PM to 9 PM
___ (b) – Discussion / Approval to Accept Bid for Police Bike
G. PLANNING/ZONING/CODE ENFORCEMENT
___ 1. Engineer (SSM) – Monthly Report
___ 2. Planning Commission – Report
___ (a) – Discussion / Approval of Eagle Metals Cartway Widening
Waiver 154-24.A.(12)
___ (b) – Discussion / Approval of Eagle Metals Street Tree Waiver 154-32.N.
___ (c) – Discussion / Approval of Holiday Village Escrow Release #3
___ 3. Time Extensions: None Required
___ 4. Code Enforcement (LTL) – Monthly report
H. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
___ 1. MS4 Stormwater Report
I. ROADS
___ 1. Monthly Report
J. SEWER/WATER/BERN TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
___ 1. Monthly Report
K. SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION
___ 1. Monthly Report
L. ADMINISTRATION
___ 1. Discussion / Approval to Offer the Samaritan Fund Program to Police and
Administration Departments
___ 2. Discussion / Approval of Side Letter of Agreement with Teamsters Union
___ 3. Discussion of Small Certificate of Deposit Maturing on October 28, 2026
___ 4. Discussion of Annual Budget Meeting
___ 5. Next Meeting: Monday, November 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
M. EXECUTIVE SESSION
___ 1. Discussion of Personnel Matter & Take Possible Action on a Grievance
N. ADJOURNMENT
There has been a Burn Ban in Bern Township since July 1,2026.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
