On the agenda: North Fayette Township meeting — Data Center (Jul 21)

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH
FAYETTE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
JULY 21, 2026
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
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Board of Supervisors:
¡ Bob Doddato, Chair
¡ Mark O'Donnell, Vice Chair
¡ Richard Valent, Treasurer

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Township Manager:
¡ James Mangan

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Assistant Township Manager:
¡ Andrew Hartwell, AICP

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Director, Public Safety/Police Chief:
¡ Donald Cokus

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Township Solicitor:
¡ Michele McPeak Cromer, Esquire

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Township Secretary:
¡ Marlyn Jordan

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Township Solicitor:
¡ Michele McPeak Cromer, Esquire

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Township Secretary:
¡ Marlyn Jordan

4. Public Hearing No. 1
4.I. The North Fayette Board of Supervisors is holding this Public Hearing to take public
comment on the following: Proposed Ordinance No. 551, an ordinance providing for
miscellaneous amendments to the zoning ordinance, including permitting carports,
accessory dwelling units, and outdoor dining areas, as well as moving their associated
use requirements from conditional use to district regulations.
4.II. Township Presentation
4.III. Public Comments regarding Public Hearing agenda items only
4.IV. Adjournment of Public Hearing
5. Public Hearing No. 2
5.I. The North Fayette Board of Supervisors is holding this Public Hearing to take public
comment on the following: Proposed Ordinance No. 553 an ordinance authorizing
improvements to public streets and sidewalks/curbs located at The Pointe, including
assessments for the same.
5.II. Township Presentation
5.III. Adjournment of Public Hearing
5.IV. Public Comments regarding Public Hearing agenda items only
6. Public Hearing No. 3
6.I. The North Fayette Board of Supervisors is holding this Public Hearing to take public
comment on the following: Proposed Ordinance No. 554, an ordinance providing for
streetlight districts within the Township and assessments for installation costs.
6.II. Township Presentation
6.III. Public Comments regarding Public Hearing agenda items only
6.IV. Adjournment of Public Hearing
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
7.I. An executive session was held prior to the meeting at 5:00 P.M.
8. RESIDENT AND TAXPAYER COMMENTS
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Comments from the floor regarding Agenda items only (Please keep in
mind, per Township Ordinance, comments are limited to 5 minutes per
resident).

9. REPORTS
10. Department of Public Works
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Patrick Felton, Director, Public Works

11. Road Masters' Reports
11.I. Call for a motion to accept the Road Master’s Report
Documents:

11. Road Masters' Reports
11.I. Call for a motion to accept the Road Master’s Report
Documents:
ROADMASTER REPORT .PDF
12. Department of Budget & Finance
Carol Stenzel, Director, Budget & Finance
13. Department of Community Development
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Bob Derosky, Director, Community Development

13.I. Call for a motion to accept the Department of Community Development Report
Documents:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT.PDF
14. Department of Parks & Recreation
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Darlene Guzik, Director, Parks & Recreation

14.I. Recreation Report
Documents:
RECREATION REPORT.PDF
15. Department of Public Safety
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Police & EMS
l Donald Cokus, Chief, Police Department

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Fire
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Ian Richards, Chief, Fire Department

15.I. Call for a motion to accept the Police and EMS Reports
Documents:
POLICE CALLS FOR SERVICE.PDF
POLICE MCSAP REPORT.PDF
EMS REPORT.PDF
15.II. Call for a motion to accept the Fire Report
Documents:
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT.PDF
16. Engineer's Report
16.I. Call for a motion to accept the Engineer’s Report
Documents:
ENGINEER REPORT.PDF
17. Treasurer's Report

16.I. Call for a motion to accept the Engineer’s Report
Documents:
ENGINEER REPORT.PDF
17. Treasurer's Report
17.I. Call for a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report
Documents:
TREASURER REPORT.PDF
18. Solicitor's Report
18.I. Call for a motion to accept the Solicitor’s Report
19. Assistant Township Manager
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Andrew Hartwell, AICP

20. Township Manager
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James Mangan

21. SUPERVISOR COMMENTS
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Bob Doddato

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Mark O'Donnell

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Richard Valent

22. PAYROLL & INVOICES
22.I. Call for a motion to approve the payment of payroll and invoices as listed.
23. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
23.I. Call for a motion to approve the minutes from the June 16, 2026, Board of Supervisors
Meeting.
Documents:
06 JUNE 16, 2026.PDF
24. OLD OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS
25. NEW BUSINESS
25.I. Request a motion to (adopt, table, or deny) Resolution No. 94-26, which ratifies the
recognition of VLCAD Deficiency Awareness Day within the Township.
25.II. Request a motion to (adopt, table, or deny) Resolution No. 95-26, which approves the
acceptance and dedication of Canterbury Drive, as constructed in the Canterbury
Woods, Phase No. 2, development.
25.III. Request a motion to (adopt, table, or deny) Resolution No. 96-26, which authorizes the
execution of a memorandum of understanding with Local 1058 regarding a retirement
window for eligible employees.
25.IV. Request a motion to (adopt, table, or deny) Resolution No. 97-26, which authorizes the
creation of a window benefit for eligible employees and establishment of the benefits
enrollment period, criteria, procedure, and process for the window benefit.
25.V. Request a motion to (adopt, table, or deny) Resolution No. 98-26, which authorizes the

execution of a memorandum of understanding with Local 1058 regarding a retirement
window for eligible employees.
25.IV. Request a motion to (adopt, table, or deny) Resolution No. 97-26, which authorizes the
creation of a window benefit for eligible employees and establishment of the benefits
enrollment period, criteria, procedure, and process for the window benefit.
25.V. Request a motion to (adopt, table, or deny) Resolution No. 98-26, which authorizes the
execution of the waiver agreement and general release with eligible employee(s).
25.VI. Request a motion to (adopt, table, or deny) Resolution No. 99-26, which authorizes the
execution of a memorandum of understanding with the North Fayette Township Police
Bargaining Unit regarding benefits offered to surviving spouse of deceased officer,
subject to final approval by the Board of Supervisors and the Township Solicitor.
25.VII. Request a motion to (adopt, table, or deny) Resolution No. 100-26, which authorizes the
execution of an agreement between the Township and Julie Heufelder regarding benefits
to be provided, subject to final approval by the Board of Supervisors and the Township
Solicitor.
25.VIII. Request a motion to (adopt, table, or deny) Resolution No. 101-26, which authorizes the
execution of an agreement between the Township and Julie Heufelder regarding
assumption of ownership and responsibility for the Police Department Canine, subject to
final approval by the Board of Supervisors and the Township Solicitor.
25.IX. Request a motion to (adopt, table, or deny) Resolution No. 102-26, which authorizes the
adoption of the Section 504 Process for Grievance and appointment of Andrew Hartwell,
AICP, as the Section 504 Officer pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and its
implementing regulations.
25.X. Request a motion to (adopt, table, or deny) Resolution No. 103-26, which authorizes the
submission of a Multimodal Transportation Fund grant application to the Commonwealth
Financing Authority for the North Fayette Boulevard Extension Project.
25.XI. Request a motion to (enact, table, or deny) Ordinance No. 553, an ordinance authorizing
improvements to public streets and sidewalks/curbs located at The Pointe, including
assessments for the same.
25.XII. Request a motion to (enact, table, or deny) Ordinance No. 554, an ordinance providing
for streetlight districts within the Township and assessments for installation costs.
25.XIII. Request a motion to (approve, table, or deny) the publication of a legal notice advertising
that at the August 18, 2026, regular meeting the Board of Supervisors will consider and
take public comment regarding a proposed amendment to Chapter 6, Conduct, Part 3,
Discharge of Firearms, of the Township Code of Ordinances, prohibiting the discharge of
firearms within the Township except under certain circumstances.
25.XIV. Request a motion to (approve, table, or deny) the publication of a legal notice advertising
that the Board of Supervisors shall hold a public hearing during the regular meeting
scheduled for September 15, 2026, to take public comment regarding a proposed
amendment to Chapter 17, Official Map, and will consider for enactment the proposed
amendment during the regular meeting or at a scheduled regular meeting thereafter.
25.XV. Request a motion to (approve, table, or deny) Bond Reduction No. 12, a request to
reduce the performance bond for Highland Ridge Townhomes project from $2,448,095.74
to $2,079,629.01, which is 110% of the total costs for remaining improvements, as
recommended for approval by the Township Engineer.
25.XVI. Request a motion to (approve, table, or deny) Bond Reduction No. 1, a request to
reduce the performance bond for Imperial Crossing Development project from
$1,885,056.44 to $732,890.94, which is 110% of the total costs for remaining
improvements, as recommended for approval by the Township Engineer.
25.XVII. Request a motion to (approve, table, or deny) Bond Reduction No. 3, a request to
reduce the performance bond for Canterbury Woods-Phase 2 project from $93,995.25 to
$11,481.25 which is 110% of the total costs for remaining improvements, as
recommended for approval by the Township Engineer.
25.XVIII. Request a motion to (approve, table, or deny) Bond Reduction No.2, a request to reduce

improvements, as recommended for approval by the Township Engineer.
25.XVII. Request a motion to (approve, table, or deny) Bond Reduction No. 3, a request to
reduce the performance bond for Canterbury Woods-Phase 2 project from $93,995.25 to
$11,481.25 which is 110% of the total costs for remaining improvements, as
recommended for approval by the Township Engineer.
25.XVIII. Request a motion to (approve, table, or deny) Bond Reduction No.2, a request to reduce
the performance bond for Comcast XsDC Data Center project from $65,175.00 to
$48,400.00 which is 110% of the total costs for remaining improvements, as
recommended for approval by the Township Engineer.
25.XIX. Request a motion to (approve, table, or deny) Bond Reduction No.3, a request to
release the performance bond for Fayette Farms Phase 8 project from $1,182.50 to
$0.00 as recommended for approval by the Township Engineer.
25.XX. Request a motion to (approve, table, or deny) Bond Reduction No.9, a request to
release the performance bond for Fayette Farms Phase 7 project from $1,897.50 to
$0.00 as recommended for approval by the Township Engineer.
25.XXI. Request a motion to (adopt, table, or deny) Resolution No. 104-26, which approves the
payment of Partial Payment No. 4 for the North Branch Sewer Interceptor Upgrade
project as recommended for approval by the Township Engineer.
25.XXII. Request a motion to (adopt, table, or deny) Resolution No. 105-26, which awards the
contract for the 2026 Roadside Improvements – Guiderail Project.
25.XXIII. Request a motion to (adopt, table, or deny) Resolution No. 106-26, which authorizes the
submission of the sewage facilities planning module to the DEP for the Scott Farm Barn
Event Center development.
25.XXIV. Request a motion to (approve, table, or deny) authorizing the Department of Community
Development to begin the update and re-adoption process of the North Fayette Township
Agricultural Security Area (ASA), as required by Act 43 of 1981, with the assistance of
the Township Solicitor and the Township Engineer.
26. RESIDENT AND TAXPAYER COMMENTS – OTHER MATTERS
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Comments from the floor regarding items not on the agenda (Please keep
in mind, per Township Ordinance, comments are limited to 5 minutes per
resident).

27. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming Meetings:

Planning Commission

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Board of Supervisors

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Parks and Recreation

Monday, August 17, 2026

Zoning Hearing Board

Thursday, July 30, 2026