Doreen Carl, development director with Lehigh Valley Zoo, accepted a contribution of $1,779.50 from East Allen Township’s summer day camp attendees during the Sept. 28 East Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting.

Landon Nickischer and Morgan Hughes, the top male and female fundraisers, represented the summer camp. During this year’s camp, everyone had a chance to see and feed Murphy, the zoo’s giraffe, who attracted 17,000 visitors this season.

According to Carl, the zoo is making improvements in its Africa trail.

“We plan to have a new exhibit for Alda- bra turtles for next year. The turtles are huge and impressive,” Carl said. “There are also improvements in our holiday light display. If you were impressed with the display last year, our new display will dazzle you even more.”

The zoo’s Winter Light Spectacular is scheduled to open Nov. 10.

Pete Nickischer took a few moments to thank Chuck Frantz, East Allen’s recreation director, for all the work he has done organizing the summer day camp.

“Three of my kids have gone through the camp, and it has been a great program for our family,” he said.

Last year, the day camp raised more than $1,000 for the zoo. Coupled with this year’s contribution, the zoo will dedicate a bench at the giraffe barn to East Allen’s camp. Nickischer and Hughes were given free tickets to feed Murphy and a plush giraffe, and East Allen presented the duo with plaques in recognition of their efforts.

In other action, township Engineer James Milot reported a delay in the Dogwood Road culvert.

“We noticed a problem this morning that the culvert was set too low,” he said.

Project completion was expected to be announced at the meeting.

Milot also asked the township to approve sealing the Jacksonville Road bridge surface.

“If we seal the road, it will allow us to get through the winter, and then we can bid improvements next year,” he said.

At the last meeting, Milot recommended repairs for the aging bridge with an estimated cost of $50,000. Supervisor Peggy Moser asked Milot for options that could restrict truck traffic from the bridge. Options are available but may be too costly.

Supervisors gave a go-ahead to a radon-reduction project. Township Supervisor Deborah Seiple will make line-item changes in the budget to get financing in place for the project.

Chairman Roger Unangst reported the township is under quarantine for the Spotted Lanternfly.

The Spotted Lanternfly is native to Southeast Asia and hops from plant to plant, flying only occasionally. The insect spreads when logs or plants carrying its eggs are transported. It was first identified in Berks County.

The supervisors announced the continuation of the hearing on the Rockefeller Group’s proposal for warehouses near Weaversville Road. The hearing is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18 in Northampton Area High School’s auditorium, 1619 Laubach Ave., Northampton.

Supervisors had a chance to review Allen Township’s comprehensive plan. The plan calls for warehouses on property owned by Jaindl at Savage Road where Miller Supply Ace Hardware is located. Traffic from the warehouses will impact traffic along Route 329 and specifically East Allen Township.

“I think their plan is disrespectful,” Unangst said. “It’s not something I would do.”