The Borough is frequently looking for people interested to serve on the Boards.
If you are interested in serving on a board or commission, please send a letter of interest to
Borough Manager
Borough Hall
21 Locust Street
Macungie, PA, 18062
Below are descriptions of the board or committee positions explaining the duties of the position and the purpose of the board or committee.
The Civil Service Commission consists of three (3) members who are qualified
electors of the Borough of Macungie and are appointed by Borough Council to
six (6) year terms.
The Commission enforces rules and regulations approved by Borough Council,
certifies qualified applicants for positions and promotions within the Macungie
Police Department and investigates matters concerned with the civil service
provisions of the Borough’s Codification. The Commission may issue
subpoenas, hold hearings and hear appeals.
No commissioner shall hold, at the same time, an elective or appointed office
with the federal, state or local government, except that one member of the
Commission may be a member of the Borough Council and one member may be
a member of the teaching profession.
The Civil Service Commission meets on an as-needed basis. Commissioners
are encouraged to attend education and training seminars.
Civil Service Commission |
term |
Alma Akinjiola, Chairperson | 3/31/2024 |
Dorothy Kociuba | 3/31/2025 |
Lorraine Walters | 3/31/2024 |
Debra Cope, Alternate | 3/31/2024 |
This Building Board of Appeals is regulated by an inter-municipal agreement between
the Boroughs of Macungie and Alburtis and the Townships of Lower and Upper Milford.
The Board hears and rules on appeals, requests for variances and requests for
extensions of time based on a claim that the true intent of the act or Uniform
Construction Code (UCC) has been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the UCC
do not fully apply or an equivalent form of construction is to be used.
Board members shall be qualified by training and experience to pass on matters
pertaining to building construction, which may consist of licensure as an architect or
engineer, experience in the construction industry and/or training or experience as an
inspector or plan reviewer.
The Board consists of five (5) members. One member is appointed by each of the
participating municipalities and one (1) “at large” member is appointed based on the
approval of at least three of the participating municipalities. No elected official of any of
the participating municipalities and no employees within the Code Administration of the
participants may serve on the Board. Participating municipalities may appoint a
qualified non-resident to the Board when it cannot find a qualified resident. No term
limits are established for this Board. The members serve at the pleasure of the elected
officials of each of the participants.
The Building Board of Appeals meets as necessary. Members are encouraged to attend
education and training seminars.
Joint Building Board of Appeals |
term |
David A. Brown, P.E. - Alburtis Borough Appointee | |
Gary Doerr - Lower Milford Township Appointee | |
Michael Hinkle, CWI - Macungie Borough Appointee | |
Benjamin L. Walbert, AIA - Upper Milford Township Appointee | |
Christifer Portner, AIA - At Large Appointee |
The Macungie Institute Trustees is an advisory board consisting of three (3) members serving three (3) year terms, who are residents of the Borough of Macungie. The Trustees make recommendations to Borough Council on the staffing, building use, financial matters, programming and procedural issues. Their roles and responsibilities include:
The Trustees meet every other month on the second Thursday at 1:15 pm at the Macungie Institute, 510 E Main St. Macungie
Macungie Institute Board of Trustees |
term |
Karen Billger | 3 year |
Angela Faigley | 3 year |
Audrey Seislove | 3 year |
The Tax Appeal Board consists of three (3) members who are Borough
residents. The Board hears appeals regarding tax assessment for Act 511 taxes-
-Earned Income Tax, Local Services Tax (formerly occupational privilege tax and
emergency services tax), Per Capita Tax, but not for Real Estate Taxes. A
taxpayer may file a written appeal or request a hearing before this board. The
Board reviews the appeal filed and the tax collectors response or listens to oral
arguments presented by both sides to determine if the tax assessment/tax
collector's ruling should be upheld or overturned due to incorrect interpretation of
the applicable tax law.
The Tax Appeal Board meets when an appeal is filed and a hearing is requested.
Written appeals may be adjudicated through communication (written, emailed, or
verbal) between board members.
Board members are appointed by Borough Council. Experience with tax
preparation and/or legal experience are highly desirable skills.
Tax Appeals Board |
term |
Bruce Hillegass, CPA | |
Jean Nagle | |
Karen Billger |
Town Beautification Committee |
|
Buffy Albright | |
Alma Akinjiola | |
Deb Cope | |
Michael DeLong | |
Audrey Erb | |
Angela Faidley | |
Stacey Fritz | |
Joanne Landis | |
Roseann Schleicher | |
Sharon Schrantz | |
Susan Gilis | |
Barb Martin | |
Darlene Misselbeck | |
Denise Salvaterra | |
Kate Sterling-Corran | |
Carol Wentz | |
Alice Welsh |
Borough Council is generally responsible for appointing eligible residents to fill vacancies in elected Borough positions, including those on Council itself. One resident is appointed to serve on the Vacancy Board. Should a vacancy on Council occur and the remaining Council members become deadlocked on the choice of replacement, the Vacancy Board consisting of the appointed citizen member and the remaining Council members, is convened and a replacement chosen. The Vacancy Board meets on an as-needed basis.
Vacancy Board |
term |
Kevin Wieder | 12/2023 |