An ordinance is advancing in Lehigh Township after a vote at this week’s board of supervisors meeting.

Supervisor Janet Sheats made a motion to have solicitor Dave Backenstoe move forward with an ordinance for open space and land preservation to be put on the ballot in spring.

The motion passed, with Jones, Sheats and Gerald Pritchard voting yes. Supervisor David Hess voted no.

“I think there should be another town hall to discuss it for residents,” Hess said.

Supervisor Cindy Miller was absent.

Other business

• The supervisors awarded a contract to Asphalt Maintenance Solutions to oil and chip Aspen, Beagle, Butternut and Chestnut drives, and Hawthorn Road. The company’s bid was $325,000.

• Public Works Director Frank Zamadics received permission to order three sets of “No Truck” signs for Route 248 and Locust Drive and also Cherryville Road.

• Conditional approval was given to the Melostone Estates Minor Subdivision. The plan expires Jan. 31, 2026.

• In the recreation report, a potential Christmas tree event was discussed. “Todd Merkel from Palmerton will be at the next rec meeting to answer all our questions,” supervisor Chairman Mike Jones said. “He has been with Palmerton Tree Lighting since the second year, and he also does Becky’s (Drive-In) Christmas Lights.”