Test Messages Will be Sent to All TVs, Radios and Cell Phones
 FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall.

The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4.

The purpose of the Oct. 4 test is to ensure that the systems continue to be effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level. In case the Oct. 4 test is postponed due to widespread severe weather or other significant events, the back-up testing date is Oct. 11. 

All wireless phones should receive the message only once. The following can be expected from the nationwide WEA test:
For consumers, the message that appears on their phones will read: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.”

AGENDA Bern Township Municipal Authority

Meeting of September 27, 2023

CALL TO ORDER by the Chairman

EXECUTIVE SESSION

AGENDA AMMENDMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENT

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF AUGUST 23rd, 2023 MEETING MINUTES

SECRETARY’S REPORT

TREASURER’S REPORT

1. Approval of bill lists September, 2023

  FINANCE COMMITTEE

1. Water Rate – continue discussion on increase for 2024

2. CD Sewer – Approve additional $5000 on the approved $245,000 reinvestment of a Riverside CD to another institution at August meeting.

3. RFP – Auditor

4. Kozloff Stoudt invoice 194322 – Cost of Loan agreement with Bern Twp $4622.50

PROJECT COMMITTEE REPORT

1. RRAA – Tenant Advisory Committee Report

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT

ENGINEER’S REPORT

1. Hartman South – Bern Twp. Planning Commission is requesting final approval in Oct.

2. Pump Stations Update

3. Local Share Account Grants

4. DEP Project for Lead Pipe Analysis – update

5. DEP Permits for WBWA and RAWA – ratify the signing of the permits

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

1. LBA Aeration System – update on agreement

2. Holy Trinity Church – update on agreement

  OLD BUSINESS              

NEW BUSINESS

1. 1018 Cathy Dr. – request for water ($553.04) and sewer ($446.76) adjustment

2. Exeter Supply Quote – 30 Radio Read Meters at $269.00 each for total of $8070.00

3. WBWA – Violation Information to our Customers

No plans have been submitted for this meeting so there will be no meeting on October 10..

AGENDA
BERN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

1. Call to Order
2. Acceptance of Minutes
3. Public Comment –
   • Anyone in attendance
4. Subdivision/Land Development Plans:

a. Berkshire Country Club Waiver of Land Development Plan
b. Penske District Service Facility – Final Plan
c. Salamone Sketch Plan For Record

5. Solicitor
6. Adjourn

TOWNSHIP OF BERN

BERKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

A.              CALL TO ORDER- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

B. CONSENT AGENDA

Consider Motion to approve consent agenda:

___ 1. Approval of August 1, 2023 Meeting Minutes

___ 2. Accept finance report, subject to audit

Balances (as of September 5, 2023) General Fund: $

State Account: $ PLGIT: $

Certificate of Deposits: $568,756.38 Expenses: $

  ___ 3. Approve payment of bills on list as presented

C.               PUBLIC COMMENT

              ___ 1. Burkey Development Group – Convenience Store

              ___ 2. Schuylkill Valley Library

D.              TOWNSHIP MANAGER

              ___ 1. Monthly Report

E.              PUBLIC SAFETY & SERVICES

              ___ 1. Fire Company – Monthly Report

              ___              (a) – Greenfields Fire Co.

              ___ 2. Emergency Medical Services – Monthly Report

___ 3. Emergency Management – Monthly Report

___              (a) – Discussion / Approval to Purchase Storage Cabinet for EMC Vehicle

___ 4. Police Department – Monthly Report

___              (a) – Recognize Joshua Santos Promotion to Detective

              ___              (b) – Discussion / Approval to Dispose of Eight (8) Computer Stations

              ___              (c) – Discussion / Approval to Dispose of Six (6) Mobile Laptops

              ___              (d) – Discussion / Approval to Order Leftover 2023 Police Vehicle and

Transfer $60,000 from General Fund to Police Escrow Fund

              ___              (e) – Discussion / Approval to Amend Police Hiring & Separation Policy

              ___              (f) – Discussion of Police Hiring Panel and Interview Dates

              ___              (g) – Discussion / Approval of Field Training Officer Training

              ___              (h) – Discussion of Cross Keys Road / Schuylkill River Issues

F.               PLANNING/ZONING/CODE ENFORCEMENT

___ 1. Engineer (SSM) – Monthly Report

___ 2. Planning Commission – Report

              ___              (a) – Discussion / Approval of S&L Mechanical Final Land Development Plan

              ___              (b) – Discussion / Approval of Suncap Escrow Release

              ___              (c) – Discussion / Approval of S&L Mechanical Municipal Improvement

Agreement

              ___               (d)- Discussion / Approval of S&L Mechanical Stormwater Agreement

              ___ 3. Time Extensions: None Required

              ___ 4. Code Enforcement (LTL) – Monthly report

G.              STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

              ___ 1. MS4 Stormwater Report

H.              ROADS                                                    

  ___ 1. Monthly Report

              ___ 2. Discussion / Approval to Sell 1981 Miller Trailer

I.               SEWER/WATER/BERN TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY

___ 1. Monthly Report

J.              SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION

___ 1. Monthly Report

K.              ADMINISTRATION

___ 1. Acknowledgement of Ag Security Applications for 2023

___ 2. Discussion / Approval of 2024 Non-Uniform MMO Worksheet

___ 3. Discussion / Approval of 2024 Uniform MMO Worksheet

___ 4. Discussion / Approval to Appoint Jim Colflesh to the Planning Commission

___ 5. Discussion / Approval to Appoint Jeff Piccioni to the Alternate               Position for the

  Planning Commission

___ 6. Discussion / Recommendation of Riveredge Property Liquor License Application

___ 7. Discussion / Approval of Building Addition Bid / Project Schedule

___ 8. Discussion of 1530 Palisades Drive 2023 Tax Bill

___ 9. Discussion of Budget Workshop Meetings

___ 10. Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM

L.              EXECUTIVE SESSION

M.              ADJOURNMENT

Applications for inclusion are accepted by the Township during the month of August. Please apply at the Bern Twp Office.

BERN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 8, 2023

1. Call to Order
2. Acceptance of Minutes
3. Public Comment –
   • Anyone in attendance
4. Subdivision/Land Development Plans:

a. S&L Mechanical – Final Plan
b. Penske District Service Facility – Final Plan

5. Solicitor
6. Adjourn

AGENDA

Bern Township Municipal Authority

Meeting of July 26, 2023

CALL TO ORDER by the Chairman

EXECUTIVE SESSION

AGENDA AMMENDMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENT

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF June 28^th, 2023 MEETING MINUTES

SECRETARY’S REPORT

TREASURER’S REPORT

1. Approval of bill lists July, 2023

  FINANCE COMMITTEE

1. Water Account Investment

PROJECT COMMITTEE REPORT

1. RRAA – Tenant Advisory Committee Report

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT

ENGINEER’S REPORT

1. Hartman South – update

2. Pump Stations Update

3. Sinkhole in West Shore – update

4. DEP Project for Lead Pipe Analysis

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

1. LBA Aeration System – update

2. Holy Trinity Church – update

3. RRAA – alternative to broken flow meter for billing of quarterly bill

4. Slight amendment of Sub Meter Rules and Regulations – approval

5. Resolution 3 for 2023 – Total Rate Schedule

  OLD BUSINESS              

NEW BUSINESS

1. Account 100 – They are requesting removal of $25.66 in late fees for the months of April, May and June. They moved in Feb. 28^th and did not receive any bills in the mail from BTMA since they moved in. They called about the bills and paid July’s bill as soon as they realized they weren’t getting them. They are now signed up for e-bills and ACH to prevent this in the future.

2. Account 155 – Malsnee Tile signed up for e-bill back in May but did not receive her bill for 6/1/23 in her email or spam folders. She realized it in July when the e-bill went to her spam folder. They are requesting the late fee reversal for $13.00 as she is now aware to check her spam folder for the bill.

3. Envirep Quote – Check Valve rebuild parts $4,599.80 and ARV Rebuild parts $510.20

4. TML Property Mgmt – Residential Apt. on Ulrich Lane, this is the property which BTMA would like to have an outside meter pit. The owner would like to sell back 3 EDU’s, the property has 6 and only uses 2.

After an extensive search and interview process the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Resolution to appoint Detective Sergeant Brett A. Forry as the next Bern Township Chief of Police, effective June 17, 2023.

During his 22 year career in law enforcement, (including 20 years with the Bern Township Police Department), Detective Sergeant Forry acquired a wide range of experience while serving as Patrolman, Traffic/Patrol Sergeant and most recently as Detective Sergeant.

Many thanks to the Chief of Police Chief Wesley R. Waugh for his many years of service to the Township of Bern. We extend our very best wishes to him for an enjoyable, relaxing and well-earned retirement.