A business which has not connected to Sadsbury Township’s public sewer system since connection was made mandatory 10 years ago will soon receive a summary violation citation from the township’s attorney.
Supervisors voted unanimously Feb. 2 to direct attorney Frank Mincarelli to issue the citation against the Universal Truck Stop on Route 41 in Gap. Supervisor Linda Swift said the citation will force the business to tie in. Supervisors took action on the recommendation of the township’s Municipal Authority, which has received no response from the firm since October. The last occupant of the truck stop went bankrupt, according to Swift, and the owner is in Delaware.
Supervisors also voted to increase fines from $15 to $50 to owners of cars parked on streets. Roadmaster Jeff Nickel said on-street parking has been a problem for the road crew during recent snow storms.
Bob Ianacone and Bob Baney, residents of Woodland Hills South, also told supervisors on-street parking has caused problems in their subdivision, which has homes in both Sadsbury and Salisbury townships.
While Salisbury plows the development, supervisors said they would contact the township to see if the municipalities can work together to solve the problem.
Supervisors also appointed Municipal Solutions, Inc. and Lancaster and Suburban Code Services as building inspectors. Commonwealth was previously appointed, giving residents three choices.
Supervisors also directed Swift to write a letter to Samuel Stoltzfus on Lower Valley Road, reminding him of his agreement not to place a burn pile and debris in the township right-of-way, and to install snow catchers on his barn roof.
A weed ordinance modeled after Manor Township’s is in the works. Supervisors want to have an ordinance in place before the growing season to guard against the spread of noxious weeds such as Canadian thistle.
Finally, supervisors: approved looking into participating in the proposed Lampeter-Strasburg Heritage Corridor; decided to pursue a DCED grant for equipment to recycle cinders, and analyze the cost efficiency of the equipment; said they will look into forming a volunteer fundraising committee to help defray the costs of picking up and caring for stray dogs; and set the spring road tour for 7 a.m. Saturday, March. 13.