The Lehigh Township supervisors began their Nov. 11 meeting by thanking veterans in the audience for serving their country.

Engineer Phil Malitsch said Hanover Engineering estimated repairs to Washington Street where slabs of concrete became uneven by as much as four inches. The estimated cost for repairs was $16,275. A.J. Trunzo submitted a low bid for $19,972.

Malitsch said some alternatives were available, such as asphalt or using pressurized grouting to lift the slabs. Since the price is high, he recommended discussing the issue with Frank Zamadics, roadmaster.

The budget will be advertised as presented. A simpler version by department will be available at the Nov. 26 meeting. The complete budget includes items listed by accounting numbers.

The 9.5 acres on Cedar Drive of the estate of Florence Ziegenfuss was approved for acceptance in the Ag Security Area.

Scott and Rachel Longenbach applied for Ag Security inclusion for two sections: 35 acres and 44 acres, along Route 248. Steven Weisberg on Fox Drive is seeking 15.3 acres to be included.

An additional $16,500 was earmarked for the fire truck fund. A portion of the money was leftover in the salt account from last year.

Police Chief Scott Fogel said the drug takeback event successfully collected 40 pounds of prescription drugs at the fire company. An additional amount was collected at the drop-off at the police station.

Donations are being accepted for the Shop with a Cop program for four children this year. A resident asked how donations can be made and Fogel said they can be dropped off at the police station from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or individuals can call for information.

A new DVR is needed to monitor the cameras and should be equipped with enough capacity to allow additional cameras added to cover parts of the township property.

The booking center is nearly complete. The grant will expire in two weeks but Fogel expects it to be finished in 10 days. By the end of the year he expects the detention center to be complete.

He said with more visibility, traffic enforcement has increased dramatically. Only minor problems have occurred with the new vehicles, but he is still receiving recalls on the older Crown Victorias.

The youth who have created a BMX trail have used eight tons of dirt to fill in the holes and are continuing to work on it. The gate was removed, David Washburn said.

He said he knows Dave King, who creates the trails used on national television. He was out and said most of the trail was satisfactory and possible trip points should be thoroughly covered with dirt.

Supervisor Keith Hantz said the zoning officer, Laura Harrier, and possibly a building inspector should be involved in working on the BMX trail.

"We promised we'd keep it moving forward. We need to be proactive," Hantz said.

A resident asked what options are available for 12-14 year olds if the trail does not fully materialize. Hantz said the children would be in the park. He asked what the cost of the insurance premium might be.

The children asked if the township will put up the required (by the insurance company) "Ride at your own risk" sign. The sign will be placed as soon as the other work meets the insurance requirements.

"We'll see what we can do," said supervisor Darryl Snover. "We're trying to preserve something we weren't aware of, but it is a legitimate sport."