Runoff and road deterioration on Cedar Drive prompted frustration from residents during the recent Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting, as one homeowner said water flowing from nearby roads is damaging his property and delaying repairs.

Scott Baukovits, of the 4000 block of Cedar Drive, asked supervisors when the road would be repaired, saying worsening road conditions are causing stormwater to flow onto his driveway.

“I would like to know when Cedar Drive will be fixed,” Baukovits said. “It has a boatload of cracks.”

He said deteriorating road shoulders are directing water into his driveway, causing buckling and cracking after a harsh winter.

“I can’t fix my driveway until the roads are fixed,” he said, adding that nearby Lehigh Drive also needs to be repaired.

Public Works Director Frank Zamadics said part of the issue involves runoff coming from elsewhere.

“That is PennDOT’s problem,” Zamadics said. “There is a lot of water coming down from the school.”

Supervisor Cindy Miller suggested Baukovits contact state Rep. Zach Mako for assistance in getting the Department of Transportation involved.

“Call Zach Mako to get PennDOT to get the problem fixed,” Miller said.

Baukovits pushed back. “I have to call? I pay my taxes,” he said.

Zoning

Township Engineer Mike Muffley said Pennoni Associates, the township’s zoning consultant, has submitted a draft of the zoning ordinance for review.

“We received a draft on the zoning ordinance from Pennoni,” Muffley said. “Roxann Colfer, zoning officer, and I will be reviewing it.”

Muffley added the township is also reviewing a lot-line adjustment and a short-term rental application before the planning commission.

Police

Zamadics reported improvements at the police station and progress on infrastructure work.

“The air conditioning is working great in the police station,” he said. “The new hires are working out. We are working on grinder pipes on Municipal Road before we can start paving.” Police Chief John Henry reported the department handled 409 calls in May, including eight reportable accidents, nine non-reportable accidents and 34 traffic violations. He also reported several criminal arrests, including cases involving arson, DUI, assault and strangulation.

Henry said the written test and interviews for the sergeant position are complete, and three candidates will be interviewed by the board on July 14. Two new officers, Brett Bindics and Christopher Molchan, are scheduled to begin Aug. 4.