A new permitting system was launched March 16 in Salisbury Township.<\/p>\n
Salisbury Township Director of Community Development Kerry Rabold announced the online system for building permits.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverything can be done online,\u201d Rabold said at the March 12 Salisbury Township Board of Commissioners\u2019 meeting.<\/p>\n
The platform supports the township\u2019s ongoing efforts to make services more efficient, transparent and responsive for community members and contractors, stated a March 13 township press release.<\/p>\n
The new system provides a single place to apply for building permits, submit plans, schedule inspections and track application status online, according to the press release.<\/p>\n
By bringing these steps together in one platform, Salisbury Township aims to reduce delays, improve visibility into the review process and make it easier for applicants to understand next steps, the press release stated.<\/p>\n
Before launching the new system, Salisbury Township \u201crelied on a combination of manual processes and disconnected tools, which could make it difficult for users to submit materials, track progress or receive timely updates,\u201d according to the press release.<\/p>\n
Users can submit materials, track applications and access information related to building permits in one place, Rabold said.<\/p>\n
The platform is powered by GovWell, which \u201chelps teams cut down on paperwork, stay organized and serve their communities more effectively,\u201d according to the GovWell website.<\/p>\n
The township press release notes that community development officials \u201cwill continue to support users as they get started.\u201d Additional resources and frequently asked questions are available through GovWell\u2019s Help Center.<\/p>\n
As of March 16, the new platform was available to residents, contractors and business owners at: https:\/\/app.govwell.com\/salisbury-township.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile the system is changing, the township\u2019s policies, review standards and service expectations remain the same. Township staff will continue to review submissions and provide support as they do today,\u201d according to the website.<\/p>\n
For more information, visit http:\/\/salisburylehighpa.gov.<\/p>\n
In her report to commissioners, Rabold also talked about the township\u2019s comprehensive plan, which is being updated.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur rough draft of the comprehensive plan should be ready March 27 and then we\u2019re going to put it out to the public,\u201d Rabold said.<\/p>\n
In other business at the March 12 meeting, commissioners voted 5-0 to approve:<\/p>\n
– A resolution to appoint Salisbury Township Zoning Officer James Young as an additional alternate township building code official for the township, effective March 12 to Jan. 1, 2028. He is to provide the township with reports, information or estimates of building plan review and inspection work. Commissioner Heather Lipkin made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Allison Leayman, to bring the resolution to a vote.<\/p>\n
– A motion to approve a traffic signal easement for Vistas at South Mountain Holdings, LLC for East Emmaus Avenue. Commissioner Alex Karol made the motion, seconded by Lipkin, to bring the motion to a vote. \u201cThat\u2019s for the PennDOT [Pennsylvania Department of Transportation] work that needs to be submitted. It\u2019s not a traffic signal. It\u2019s a crosswalk,\u201d Rabold said before the vote.<\/p>\n
– A motion to appoint Paul Carr to the Salisbury Township Vacancy Board. Commissioner Alok Patnaik made the motion, seconded by Lipkin, to bring the motion to a vote.<\/p>\n
– A motion to direct Salisbury Township Manager Cathy Gorman to send a comment letter to the Lehigh County Authority in reference to the Act 537 Plan Submission. Lipkin made the motion, seconded by Karol, to bring the motion to a vote. \u201cThis has been going on long-term. It\u2019s the Kline\u2019s Island Treatment Plant. I would recommend that you have no comment because there\u2019s nothing there that pertains to your system,\u201d Alan R. Fornwalt, Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc., township consulting engineers, said before the vote.<\/p>\n
– A motion to request the Civil Service Commission provide a certified list of eligible candidates for the promotion to corporal, detective rank. Karol made the motion, seconded by Patnaik, to bring the motion to a vote. \u201cWe have a couple more officers who are doing a good job and we\u2019d like to have 24\/7 supervision,\u201d Salisbury Township Lt. Christopher Casey, filling in for Salisbury Township Chief of Police Donald Sabo, said before the vote.<\/p>\n
During the officials\u2019 discussion portion of the meeting:<\/p>\n
– Salisbury Township Recreation Director Genny Baillie said, \u201cWe\u2019re getting ready for the playground season.\u201d<\/p>\n
– Salisbury Township Director of Finance Paul Ziegenfus said, \u201cThe auditors were in this week. They have a little more work to do. They\u2019re going to submit a draft by the end of the month. And we hope to see them in May.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re meeting with department heads to see if we need to cut back because of the snow,\u201d Ziegenfus said.<\/p>\n
During the workshop, township officials and audience members discussed timbering options in the township and ideas for Ameroca250 events.<\/p>\n
The March Salisbury Township meetings schedule in the municipal building, 2900 S. Pike Ave. is: 7 p.m. March 25, planning commission, canceled and 7 p.m. March 26, board of commissioners.<\/p>\n
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