S. Londonderry approves data center ordinance, accepts chief’s retirement

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At the June 9 meeting, South Londonderry Township supervisors unanimously approved a motion to adopt Ordinance 234, which amends the township’s zoning ordinance to provide for data centers and data center accessories in the light industrial zoning district.

Supervisors voted following a public hearing, during which JV Bennett voiced his support for the ordinance. Mark Houser expressed opposition, specifically referencing minimum lot size, setbacks, noise, water use, and other concerns associated with data centers.

Supervisors also unanimously approved a motion to accept a codification quote in the amount of $6,338 for the township’s ordinances.

Chairwoman Faith Bucks read a proclamation from the South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors regarding the retirement of William Reigle II, chief of police for the South Londonderry Township Police Department.

Reigle’s career in law enforcement began in 1991 as a police officer for Annville Township. He was hired in 2001 as a police officer for South Londonderry Township, was promoted in 2006 to sergeant, and was promoted in 2012 to chief.

Reigle helped South Londonderry Township Police navigate administrative and technological changes, including mobile vehicle recorders and GPS, body-worn cameras, social media, and the creation of a full-time detective position.

To honor his service to the community, supervisors declared June 9, 2026, as “Chief William Reigle Day” in South Londonderry Township. Supervisors unanimously approved a motion to accept his retirement, effective Sept. 1.

Supervisors also unanimously approved a motion appointing Sgt. Jared Zimmerman as acting chief, effective July 3.

Supervisors unanimously approved a motion to adopt Resolution 12-2026, regarding the disbursement policy for fire tax revenue.

The resolution requires fire companies to enter into agreements with the township and includes a provision that, in the event a fire company would sell fire apparatus purchased with fire tax funds, the township would receive the proceeds from the sale.

Supervisors unanimously approved a motion to enter into a fire truck agreement with Campbelltown Volunteer Fire Company, contingent on an amendment to the agreement.

The amendment would allow the fire company to receive a percentage of the proceeds from the sale of a specific fire apparatus (roughly 7.5% to “reimburse” the fire company for the roughly $75,000 it contributed to the purchase of the fire apparatus that cost roughly $1 million), projected to be sold in about 20 years.

Bucks and supervisor Bill Bova approved a motion to enter into a fire truck agreement with Lawn Fire Company. Vice chairman Jack Custer recused himself from voting.

Supervisors unanimously approved a motion to accept a 2026 thermoplastic marking quote in the amount of $4,621.45 for markings at South Forge Road, Northside Drive, and South Thistledown Drive, and speed tables at Woodlawn Avenue.

Supervisors unanimously approved a motion to reject the bids for the gas pump system because all were over budget. The township is searching for alternatives to piecemeal the project together.

Supervisors unanimously approved a motion to authorize an athletic circuit featuring four sections — pull-up bars, dip/parallel bars, push-up bars, and step-up bars, at each corner of the Campbelltown Community Park. The project is projected to cost $3,800, including commitments from Lowe’s, Grainger, and Eagle.

In other news, supervisors unanimously moved to:

• Approve the May 12 supervisors’ meeting minutes.
• Approve the 10-26 and 11-26 bill and payroll lists.
• Approve the township manager’s report, which included:
  • Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s notification of utility pole replacement work on U.S. Route 322 and State Route 117 scheduled through June 17.
  • The planning commission’s meeting on June 16 to review land development and subdivision plans for the proposed McDonald’s franchise in Northside Commons.

• Approve reports from South Londonderry Township Police, which included 248 incidents in May and the hiring of a police officer to replace Reigle’s spot in the police department; Palmyra Public Library, which included the receipt of a $23,313.08 check from the estate of Phoebe Lutz from Palmyra and the steering committee’s meeting with architect Carol Hickey for ideas on how to maximize the library’s space to be used in an application for a Keystone Grant in 2027; Campbelltown Volunteer Fire Company, which included 35 calls in May and a request that the fire company be reimbursed for contributions to the purchase of fire apparatus when sold; Lawn Fire Company, which included nine calls in May; First Aid and Safety Patrol of Lebanon; and Palmyra Area Recreation and Parks Commission, which included Rebecca Zalit officially becoming the new director.
• Approve meeting minutes from the planning commission, fire board, municipal authority, and Western Lebanon County Regional Emergency Management Agency.

The South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors’ next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, at 7 p.m., at 27 W. Market St., Palmyra. The municipal building features an on-site parking lot with ADA-accessible spaces.