Manheim Township Recreational Advisory Committee

Meetings


  • Third Monday of January, April, July and October at 1:00 p.m. - Please check the Calendar for exceptions.
  • Manheim Township Municipal Office
    1840 Municipal Drive
    Lancaster, PA 17601

Members

  • Vice-Chairperson, Ashley Spector, MTSD Business Office Generalist
  • Secretary, Matt Stopa, MT Director of Recreation
  • Matt Hutchison, MT Assistant Director of Recreation
  • Kevin Kirchoff, MT Parks Foreman
  • Tim Hollenback, MTSD Athletic Director
  • Donna M. Robbins, MTSD Chief Operating Officer
  • Jim Damm, MT Resident Volunteer
    Term Expires: January 2027
  • Stephanie Cooke, MT Resident Volunteer
    Term Expires: January 2026
  • Kay Mann, MT Resident Volunteer
    Term Expires: January 2025

Manheim Township Ordinance 2023-20. An Ordinance to Adopt Article VI. Joint-Committee

Inter-governmental Agreement Establishing A Joint-Committee to Coordinate and Oversee the Sharing of Recreational Facilities

Overview

To coordinate the shared use of facilities and to collaborate on ways the facilities could be utilized for activities, events and programs that serve the Manheim Township community. 

  • The committee shall be a standing committee.
  • The committee shall consist of nine members, three of which are Manheim Township Staff, three of which are Manheim Township School District Staff, and three of which are Manheim Township residents.
  • The committee shall meet quarterly. 
  • The committee shall appoint a Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary.  The Chair and Vice-Chair must be Township or District staff members and both cannot be from the Township or District at the same time. 
  • The committee shall have the authority to develop, monitor and maintain a master schedule for the joint use and/or sharing of Facilities and to schedule events accordingly. 
  • The committee shall develop policies and procedures for the joint use and sharing of facilities. 
  • The committee shall evaluate and make recommendations regarding maintenance, capital improvements or additional facilities that the committee determines should be considered by the Township and/or District. 
  • The committee shall develop proposals for community events, programs and activities that can be jointly undertaken by the Township and the District.
  • The committee shall respond to requests or questions from the Township Manager and/or District Superintendent related to the joint use and sharing of facilities or regarding proposed events, programs or activities.
  • The committee shall prepare an annual report for the Township Board of Commissioners and the Board of School Directors of the District summarizing the committee's work for the prior year and any recommendations or proposals. 
  • The committee is prohibited from incurring expenses, making payments, entering contracts, leases or obligations or otherwise binding the Township or the District without the expressed consent of the Township Manager and the Board of School Directors of the District.