Lehigh Township supervisors filled an empty seat on the planning commission last week.

Lehigh Township Manager Alice Rehrig said there was one letter of interest for the Planning Commission. That was resident Wayne Kleintop, who was present at the meeting.

Kleintop said, “I am a lifelong resident of the Township. I know the job can be complicated and there is a lot involved. I would be an asset, because I love the township. I feel the residents are my boss. I am pro-business. I will work with everyone to find answers to solve problems.”

A motion was made by Supervisor Janet Sheats, seconded by Supervisor Jerry Pritchard, and all voted yes to approve Kleintop to the Planning Commission.

The supervisors also approved several resolutions.

Resolution 2026-7 was for establishing records to be destroyed.

Supervisor Miller asked, “Is this for the past tax collector records?”

Rehrig said, “This is for both tax records and other documents that the township has. I am checking in to see how long some must be kept.”

Resolution 2026-8 was for adopting the yearly Emergency Management Plan.

Supervisor Miller asked, “I would like the board to go ahead with the planning commission to spend money for our solicitor and engineer to get the new ordinances for the data centers that by state law we have to let them into our township. The state looks at them as utilities. Ordinances would say where they can and cannot go.”

The board said yes.

In other business, Supervisor Sheats said, “I have a request from Police Chief John Henry to get permission to start getting testing material for the Sergeants Exam in May. Sgt. Philip Mirabile will move up to detective, so that will leave an open spot for sergeant.”

Chief Henry was not present. The board approved.

Brianna Clough, grade 11 from Northampton High School, came before the supervisors to request permission to construct “A Rainbow Bridge,” which is a pet memorial for all pets in Delps Park. Clough first brought this proposal to the recreation board in November and now to the supervisors for approval.

Clough said, “The project will not cost the taxpayers any money; I will plan and execute a fundraiser to raise the money needed for materials. The bridge will be approximately 6 feet long and 2 feet wide, depending on the area around it. The bridge will be made with pretreated wood. It should last approximately 10 years. It is small enough that it can be removed or replaced.”

Pritchard said, “I think it’s a good idea.”

Miller said, “It will just come down to our maintenance people will be taking care of it. People will hand things on it.”

Chairman Mike Jones said, “I’m concerned that the paint will chip off.”

Clough said, “We have a plan to use colored composite wood that does not chip.”

Sheats then made a motion for Clough to work with the Recreation Board and Public Works Department director Frank Zamadics on placement in order to go ahead with the plan. Miller voted no; motion carried.

The supervisors also approved the minutes from Jan. 13 after Supervisor Cindy Miller said, “Please add that I said, ‘If the Property had active farming’.” This was about Resolution 2026-2, adding 522 Blue Mountain Drive into the Ag Security Area.