Pennsylvania State Police Station Commander Lieutenant Paul Gaspich provided a report on the state police presence in the township at the Lower Macungie Board of Commissioners meeting.

"There are, at least two troopers in the township everyday, 24 hours," Gaspich said. "From midnight to early morning, the two troopers travel in the same vehicle."

Gaspich said troopers make appearances at schools and make contact with the staff. Students of the schools see this which, Gaspich says, makes a difference to them.

Speeding complaints or any other safety violations or issues should be emailed directly to the state police by the township.

Gaspich said over 7,000 traffic citations were issued over the last year with 431 DUI arrests. This figure is up from the past which ran from the average 200 to 250 DUI arrests. Troopers are constantly being trained on detecting drivers driving under the influence of any substance including prescription drugs.

Macungie Borough Police Chief Edward Harry has requested use of Lower Macungie roads for the detour necessary for the annual Halloween parade Oct. 27. The commissioners approved this.

Liza Gantert, vice chairman of Parks and Recreation Board, recommended Camp Olympic for the cyclocross race Dec. 8. This was approved with the suggestion those in charge read over the new policies of the site.

Tom Nelson, a resident, wrote a letter of thanks to the township for the successful evacuation of Hartford Court. A situation occurred in Indian Creek Village in September when there appeared to be a fire which actually turned out to be a meth lab. The community center was used as a temporary location for these residents and was very accommodating to the needs of those affected.

Robert Roth was reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Board. His term will expire in October, 2017.

Resident Ira Lehrich spoke against the Tax Increment Financing for the Hamilton Crossings Project. He expressed his satisfaction over Lower Macungie Township's association with Urban Research & Development Corporation. Lehrich also expressed his concern over the intersection of Sauerkraut Lane and Macungie Road. Lehrich said the intersection is difficult for visibility as trees have become overgrown.

The complaint about the parking along Mill Creek Road was addressed. People park there during games on school district property. The district will be made aware of this complaint but there is not much that can be done.

A stop sign will be installed at Birch Street and Butternut Lane in Ancient Oak. An ordinance will be drafted for this purpose.

Neill Dekker, president of the Legacy Oaks Homeowners Association, raised the issue of 20 street trees in his development causing problems. The association has already spent over $4,000 in walkway repairs with more damage apparent. The commissioners said they are concerned that allowing this will set a precedent but the association has already replaced the trees elsewhere. There is really no room where these are planted. It was approved to allow for their removal, knowing trees have already been replaced.

The commercial fire inspection ordinance is being drafted. Commissioner Ryan Conrad is interested in any fire department calls to commercial establishments. He is concerned about the ordinance saying this will add further costs to small companies. Commissioner Roger Reis said the ordinary person may not understand what might be a fire hazard and feels this is necessary to prevent tragedy. The ordinance will include a fee schedule.

The property at 3158-3160 Cedar Crest Boulevard has been sold with only one bid. The property was sold for $225,000 and purchased by Jack Nonnemaker. It has nostalgic meaning as Nonnemaker previously lived in the bungalow.