✅ Wyo & WR Upcoming Agenda Items: Saturday, August 17 - Sunday, August 25

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Dr. Angela Adler
August 18, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

Monday, August 19

Time: Monday, August 19th, starts at 12pm

Agenda Highlights:

  • construction plan on 1200-1400 blocks Dauphin Avenue

  • reviewing & decision on draft ordinance regulating feral & domestic cats

  • discussing & decision on draft ordinance amending regulations of animal excretion in public right-of-way on Wyomissing Borough property

  • discussion & decision of ownership responsibilities & possible cost sharing of Reading Area Water Authority (RAWA) infrastructure

  • discussion & decision on allowing food trucks on private property with property owner’s approval

  • PennDOT State Hill Road improvements

    • Phase 1 (Colony Drive to 222 ramp) - April 2026

      • concrete roundabouts because Wyomissing borough does not want any maintenance

      • Wyomissing borough must complete sewer & water work prior to PennDOT construction

      • Western Berks Water Authority leading moving water meter pit

    • Phase 2 (Spring Street to 222 ramp)

    • Phase 3 (State Hill/Penn Ave intersection)

  • discussion of moving borough administration & police departments

    • 3 options

    • owner of former Inn at Reading site offered borough purchase some land for new facility, contribute to EDU capacity

  • continued discussion of split rail fence replacement in parklands

  • decision on infrastructure contracts & payments

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Tuesday, August 20th

When: Tuesday August 20th, starts at 7pm

Details: West Reading Borough Council meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM at Borough Hall as well as the fourth Tuesday on an as needed basis. The public is invited and welcome to attend.

Council meets to review the minutes and recommendations of the several boards, committees and commissions. Council addresses matters brought to its attention by the Borough Manager, as well as matters brought to its attention by the Mayor or members of Council for discussion and/or action.

Agenda not available.

Time: Tuesday, August 20th, starts at 11am

Agenda Highlights:

  • discussing & decision on expanding part-time Recreation Director role to full-time Recreation & Marketing Director role

  • performance evaluation implementation

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Time: Tuesday, August 20th, starts at 7pm

Agenda Highlights:

  • overviews of playground program

  • Pool Committee:

    • potential dive team & competition diving board

    • addressing snack bar issues

    • need new toilet paper dispensers

  • Spooky Hollow Halloween Carnival

  • Rec director report

    • starting fundraising campaign in October

    • 2025 budgeting and fees

    • Summer Concert Series turnout

    • Movies in the Park

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Wednesday, August 21st

When: Wednesday August 21st, starts at 2pm

Agenda Highlights:

  • examine candidates for entry level position

  • rules & regulations

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Time: Wednesday August 21st, starts at 3pm

Details: The Wyomissing Refuse and Recycling Committee is responsible for making recommendations on how best to manage the extensive refuse, recycling, and yard waste program for the Borough.

The Refuse and Recycling committee convenes quarterly on the third Wednesday of the month at 3:00 pm at Borough Hall, unless otherwise noted on the meeting schedule.

Agenda not yet available.

Thursday, August 22

Time: Thursday August 22nd, starts at 8am

Agenda Highlights:

  • Pennylvania’s Americana Region

    • introduce new President/CEO Heather Zimmerman

    • update on Tourist Improvement District, usage of funds for marketing

  • FastBridge Fiber installation update

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