Borough of Shippensburg


Boards and Commissions

Shippensburg Borough Council will be accepting Letters of Interest for the following Shippensburg Borough boards and commissions:

BOROUGH AUTHORITY

    The Borough Authority is responsible for the operation of the Shippensburg water system by approving the operating and capital budgets for the Water Department, authorizing construction projects and the maintaining of the overall water system, which includes a water treatment plant, two(2) well sites, four(4) stand pipes and approximately 80 miles of water lines.

    The Authority also acts as a financing authority for the Borough's sewer system, which includes a wastewater treatment plant and collection system.

PLANNING COMMISSION

    Review and recommend to Borough Council to approve or not approve submitted subdivisions and land development plans per the Borough's Subdivision/Land Development Ordinance and the PA Municipalities Planning Code.

ZONING HEARING BOARD

    Hear and rule on appeals to the Existing Structures Ordinance pertaining to maintenance of rental units.

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

    The Industrial Development Authority provides better, lower interest cost financing for industries interested in locating in Shippensburg and for industries already located in Shippensburg for expansion needs. This financing is provided through State loans and/or grants, which are applied for through the IDA. The IDA then makes this money available to industry. Members of the IDA review applications for loans and approve or deny such, based on their review.

EXISTING STRUCTURES BOARD OF APPEALS

    Hear and act on appeals to the Existing Structures Ordinance pertaining to maintenance of rental units.

ENTERPRISE ZONE LOAN COMMITTEE

    Hear and act on applications for Enterprise Zone industrial loans in a designated area within the Borough.

PLUMBING BOARD OF APPEALS

    Hears and acts on appeals relative to the Borough's Plumbing Code.

PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD

    Recommends recreational programs and activities to the Borough Council.

UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE APPEALS BOARD

    Hears and acts on appeals relative to the Borough's Uniform Construction Code.



    Letters of Interest should be sent to:
William W. Wolfe, Borough Secretary
Borough of Shippensburg
P.O. Box 129
Shippensburg, PA 17257-0129




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