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At its November meeting, the South Annville Township Board of Supervisors approved the advertisement of the 2025 budget, heard updates about ongoing projects, and made other routine approvals.
Supervisors discussed and unanimously approved the advertisement of the 2025 township budget. Before approval, board chairman Dale Hoover requested that the township increase its allotment for fire protection for 2025.
The allotment was originally set for $100,000 to be divided among the Annville-Cleona Fire Department, Campbelltown Fire Company, Mount Gretna Fire Company, and Lawn Fire Company.
Hoover requested that the amount be increased by $60,000, for a total of $160,000. The other board members agreed with the change.
Hoover also noted that residents will not see an increase in taxes for 2025 based on the proposed township budget. The proposed budget will be voted on for approval at the December board of supervisors meeting.
Additionally, Allison Garner of Rettew Associates Inc. reported on several updates for ongoing projects in South Annville.
Progress has been made on the Brandt Road culvert project after months of delay. All needed easements have been signed, and Garner reported that bids are on track to be awarded at the December board of supervisors meeting.
Garner also stated that comments have been submitted for the final phase 1 plan for the Southgate development. Southgate representatives are expected to approach the board for the final phase 1 plan approval at the December meeting.
Finally, Garner notified the board of a potential subdivision of the Wynfield development to accommodate the neighboring property owner’s existing play set.
Garner stated that township solicitor Josele Cleary will review the request to see if an additional subdivision will cause problems with the conditional use granted for the development plans.
Supervisors also heard an update about pedestrian safety concerns discussed at last month’s meeting.
Pedestrian crossing signs have been placed at the intersection of Reigerts Lane and Route 934, near the entrance of Annville-Cleona Secondary School.
The township was denied a grant to improve the intersection. Township manager Jeanette Henning reported that the request was denied because there have not been enough reported accidents.
While the township did not receive a grant, Dustin Sider of the Annville-Cleona Fire Department informed the board that the fire department was awarded a Pennsylvania Local Share Account grant for about $26,000. The fire department plans to use the funds to purchase thermal imaging cameras and fans.
In other news, supervisors unanimously approved:
- An intermunicipal agreement with the Lebanon County Treasurer’s Office. County taxes will increase by $1.
- Advertisement of the appointment of Garcia Garman & Shea PC for the 2024 audit. The final amount for the contract has not yet been finalized.
- An ordinance to allow Cleary to advertise the placement of speed signs on Killinger Road.
- The October secretary’s and treasurer’s reports and payment of the township bills.
The Board of Supervisors of South Annville Township meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Meetings are held in the township building at 1042 Horseshoe Pike and are open to the public. Next month’s meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 11.
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