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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Short-Term Rental Rules Head to Council

The Development Activities Committee recommended that Borough Council enact proposed zoning changes covering short-term rentals, medical marijuana dispensaries, smoke shops, and tobacco stores. Existing short-term rentals would be grandfathered as nonconforming uses, with council action scheduled for July 13, 2026.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Council considers K-9 officer agreement

The Personnel Committee reviewed a proposed agreement with the Ephrata Law Enforcement Association covering a canine officer and will recommend that Borough Council authorize its president to sign it. The agreement was not reported as approved at this meeting.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Council enacts traffic code changes

Borough Council unanimously enacted Ordinance No. 1607 amending Ephrata’s vehicle and traffic code. The council also approved a $122,600 roof replacement contract for the Ephrata Performing Arts Center and authorized a $12,602.27 five-year agreement to replace the Borough’s interview recording system.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Development projects move toward council action

The Development Activities Committee recommended that Borough Council consider a $122,600 roof replacement contract for the Ephrata Performing Arts Center. It also reviewed conditional event approvals, land-development agreements, and plans that were scheduled for consideration at the June 8, 2026 Borough Council meeting.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Committee Recommends Windstream Pole Agreement

The Municipal Enterprises Committee recommended that Borough Council authorize a revised Pole Attachment License Agreement with Windstream D&E, Inc., including a new fee schedule and updated rules.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Council Approves Liquor License Transfer

Ephrata Borough Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2026-19 for Jakob’s, LLC, to transfer a liquor license for a proposed full-service restaurant and bar at 124 East Main Street. The planned premises are approximately 4,000 square feet and include dining, bar, kitchen, and staff-only areas.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Paid Parking Enforcement Continues

Paid parking and kiosks resumed the prior week, with enforcement beginning May 1. Staff reported limited comments during the grace period and no feedback after enforcement began.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Personnel and Apprenticeship Items Advanced

The Personnel Committee recommended changes to the Borough’s 401a retirement plan and an agreement with Woehr Associates for as-needed applicant testing. The April 20 agenda also listed a memorandum of agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1600, for an Electric Department apprentice program.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Council Approves Long-Term Power Agreements

Borough Council unanimously approved a strategy to replace solar renewable energy credits lost because of the failed central inverter at the Ephrata Solar Site, extend a hydroelectric power agreement through April 30, 2032, and participate in two power purchase agreements for up to 5.4 megawatts of solar power and 1.0 megawatt of combined-cycle power.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Borough Approves New K9 Police Program

Borough Council unanimously approved $151,018 from the General Fund balance to establish a 2026 K9 police program; $141,018 is anticipated to be reimbursed through donations and grants.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Pool memberships proposed to rise 5%

The Community Services Committee recommended a 5% increase in 2026 pool membership rates, while keeping daily admission fees unchanged. It also recommended approvals for July 4 fireworks, November 11 trail luminaries, and overflow parking for a June 20 car show, with the parking approval contingent on proof of insurance.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Public safety agreements and vehicle donation advanced

The Public Safety Committee recommended signing no-cost training-range agreements and donating a former police Special Services Vehicle, appraised at $3,000, to the Lancaster County Special Emergency Response Team.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Council Approves Two New Public Works Trucks

Borough Council unanimously authorized purchases of two 2026 trucks: an International dump truck for approximately $215,997 and a Ford F-250 utility pickup for approximately $80,738. Council also enacted a traffic ordinance, rescinded the April 30, 2026 expiration date for paid-parking operational times, and approved an agreement with Ephrata Township for Church Avenue improvements.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Council Authorizes Property Condemnation

Borough Council unanimously enacted Ordinance No. 1604, authorizing the filing of a declaration of taking and condemnation to acquire ownership of portions of certain properties in Ephrata Borough. The minutes do not identify the properties or explain the project requiring the acquisition.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Public safety updates and fire tax discussion

The Public Safety Committee listed no action items. Officials reported coordinated emergency-service response to winter storm Fern, discussed fire company and police updates, and noted a radiological decontamination exercise scheduled for October 13, 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Council Approves Conditional Development Plans

Council conditionally approved the final subdivision, lot consolidation, and land development plan for 839 South State Street, subject to addressing review comments. It also authorized a $36,175.24 subdivision and land development agreement for 100 East Pine Street.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Council Sends Zoning Changes Back for Review

Council unanimously referred Ordinance 1603 back to committee for further review because information was missing. The proposed zoning changes address smoke shops and short-term rentals, so no final change was approved at this meeting.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Planning and winter shelter proposals reviewed

The Development Activities Committee recommended conditional approval of a winter shelter at 409 North State Street, provided the applicant continues meeting 12 additional requirements. It also recommended action on stormwater agreements, subdivision plans, and zoning changes.

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Briefing

Jan 19, 2026

K9 Program Agreement Remains Unresolved

The committee tabled action on the proposed K9 program agreement after learning that the Borough and Friends of the Ephrata Police Foundation had not reached an agreement. The police department also reported that its 2025 budget ended $184,517.65 under budget.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Council Reviews Apartment Zoning Proposal

Council held a public hearing on proposed Ordinance No. 1602, which would allow multifamily dwellings as a permitted use in the Neighborhood Commercial District-2. The hearing ended at 6:13 p.m.; the minutes do not record a vote or final action on the proposal.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Council Defers Vice President Vote

Council unanimously elected Greg Zimmerman as president, but a 4-4 tie between Victor Richard and Kory Musser left the vice president position unresolved. Because the mayor was absent to break the tie, the remaining officer elections were deferred to January 12, 2026.

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