Peters Township Council delivered on a decades long desire for many residents as they approved a measure to award a contract for the development of an aquatic center at the new Rolling Hills Park. The decision came down to a split vote 4-3 with council members Monica Merrell, Gary Stiegel and Frank Arcuri dissenting on the vote. Merrell felt that even though it has merit, now is not the appropriate time to consider this amenity and funds could be better spent on other infrastructure. Councilman James Berquist countered by indicating that the cost to borrow money could not be any better and based on that, now is the time to act. Council authorized Township Manager Paul Lauer to begin communications with the Kimmel Borgrette Engineering Development firm. Council also held a public hearing to update its sign ordinance. The purpose of the update is to make sure the township is in compliance with Supreme Court rulings with regards to content regulation. Council also is seeking a solution to the abundance of temporary signs that have become permanent in the Route 19 corridor. Some signs have been in place for so long that the paint has faded and they are now difficult to read. Council also welcomed back their colleague James Berquist after his battle with Covid-19. Berquist said his symptoms were not as severe as some, but the disease is certainly not something to be taken lightly.