PRESENT – President Bollendorf, Vice President Stockton, Councilwoman McMenamin, Councilman Myers, Councilwoman Reichner, Councilwoman Ostrander, Mayor Schultz, Manager Hegele, Assistant Secretary DeRenzis, Chief Gardner, Solicitor Geiser, Engineer Goff, Superintendent Frydlewicz, Superintendent Dermer, Fire Marshal Dermer, Treasurer Smith, Fire Company President Ide, and Director Celec were present.

ABSENT – Councilwoman Jacobus was excused.

CALL TO ORDER – President Bollendorf called the August 15, 2022, Committee Meeting to order at 7:01 P.M.

INVOCATION – Mayor Schultz gave the Invocation.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Chief Gardner led the Pledge of Allegiance.

MEETING NOTES – President Bollendorf reviewed the Public Comment Policy on the back of the agenda with regards to addressing Council and time allotment.

PUBLIC COMMENT – There was no public comment.

SWEARING IN OF DEPUTY CHIEF – Mayor Schultz swore in Sergeant Mark Ruegg as Deputy Chief of the Hatboro Police Department.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Public Safety Committee

• ENTERPRISE FIRE COMPANY EXPENDITURE LISTS – Councilwoman Ostrander stated this is to approve the Enterprise Fire Company Expenditure List for the month of July 2022 in the amount of $ 10,918.15. This item was moved to the August 15, 2022, Council Meeting agenda for approval.
• RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT FOR DEPUTY CHIEF – Councilwoman Ostrander stated this is to promote Sergeant Ruegg to the position of Deputy Chief.
• WARMINSTER ROAD BRIDGE PROJECT UPDATE – Councilwoman Ostrander stated there are no updates.

2. Finance/Grants Committee

• UNION LIBRARY EXPENDITURE LIST – Vice President Stockton stated this is to approve the Union Library Expenditure list for the month of August 2022 in the amount of $ 36,662.92. This item was moved to the August 15, 2022, Council Meeting agenda for approval.
• CORINTHIAN TRAIL PROJECT PAYMENT #8 – Vice President Stockton stated this is to approve the Corinthian Trail Project payment # 8 to Marino Construction in the amount of $ 46,911.26. This item was moved to the August 15, 2022, Council Meeting agenda for approval.
• BOROUGH HALL ELECTRICAL PAYMENT # 7 – Vice President Stockton stated this is to approve Electrical Payment #7 for the Borough Hall project to MJF Electrical Contracting in the amount of $ 7,491.51. This item was moved to the August 15, 2022, Council Meeting agenda for approval.
• BOROUGH HALL MECHANICAL PROJECT PAYMENT #10 – Vice President Stockton stated this is to approve Mechanical Payment # 10 to Guy M. Cooper in the amount of $ 63,086.09. This item was moved to the August 15, 2022, Council Meeting agenda for approval.
• BOROUGH HALL FIRE SUPPRESSION PROJECT PAYMENT #9 – Vice President Stockton stated this is to approve the Fire Suppression Payment # 9 for the Borough Hall Project to Guy M. Cooper in the amount of $ 13,206.48 with $ 7,101.73 held for 2% retainage. This item was moved to the August 15, 2022, Council Meeting agenda for approval.

3. Community Outreach & Events Committee

• BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: CAR SHOW SPONSORS – Councilwoman Reichner announced the Hatboro Businesses who sponsored the car show and thanked them.
• NEW BUSINESSES – Councilwoman Reichner stated the new businesses are HealthLink Dental located at 444 N. York Road and Igor’s Auto Repair and Detailing located at 322 Springdale Avenue.
• UPCOMING EVENTS – Councilwoman Reichner announced upcoming events.
• GOLD STAR GARDEN UPDATE – Councilwoman Reichner stated the Gold Star Garden Committee is actively working to coordinate the Garden Dedication Ceremony taking place on Sunday, September 25th at 11 AM in Miller Meadow. She also stated the Committee is actively working to continue brick sales and receive sponsorships for the project and Public Works will begin work on the project in the coming weeks and progress photos will be available on the Gold Star Garden Facebook Page. She also stated if you have not purchased your brick yet and would like your brick included in the garden for the grand opening, please place your order by September 1, 2022, at the latest.
• FRIENDS OF CRESSBROOK UPDATE – Councilwoman Reichner stated the Friends of Cressbrook met on August 4, 2022, and they discussed necessary amendments to the DCED grant received for improvements to the property as the roof of the main house requires full replacement. She stated the Organization also discussed the upcoming Brews and Blues festival that is raising funds for the property and possible improvements that can be paid for using the month. She stated the Friends of Cressbrook will hold their next meeting on September 8th at 6 PM at Cressbrook unless the weather is too warm.
• REPRESENTATIVE GUENST ICE CREAM SOCIAL EVENT REQUEST – Councilwoman Reichner stated this is to approve the Back-to-School Ice Cream Social event scheduled for August 18, 2022, in Memorial Park. This item was moved to the August 15, 2022, Council Meeting agenda for approval.
• HATOBERFEST EVENT REQUEST – Councilwoman Reichner stated this is to approve the HatOberFest Event request for October 29, 2022, including a Trunk or Treat event, Ghost Tour, and Cinema in the Cemetery. This item was moved to the August 15, 2022, Council Meeting agenda for approval.
• SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST – BINGO EVENT – Councilwoman Reichner stated included in Council’s packet is a copy of the special event request for a Bingo Fundraiser submitted by the Pennypack Indoor Steering Committee. She stated this event will take place on October 1, 2022, at 7 PM in the gym of Pennypack and attendees will have the opportunity to win prizes ranging from designer handbags to grills, outdoor heaters and more. She stated tickets are available online for $30.00 each and all proceeds will go towards improvements to Pennypack School.

4. Public Works Committee

• DEPARTMENTAL UPDATE –Superintendent Frydlewicz’ s will give an update in his report this evening.
• 902 GRANT PURCHASE – Councilwoman McMenamin stated included in your packet is a memo from Superintendent Frydlewicz detailing the cost of the 902 Grant Truck. She stated this grant was applied for by Facilities Director Dermer and was awarded to the Borough of Hatboro for the purchase of a swap loader truck. She stated the 902 Grant Program is typically a 90:10 split, with the Borough only paying 10% of the equipment cost; however, because this truck is not exclusively for recycling, the Borough has a 40% match requirement and must pay $132,949.60 out of the total purchase price of $332,374.00. She stated this truck was originally slated to be used for yard waste collection, electronics collection, and recycling bin delivery and in January of 2022, Council voted to hold quarterly recycling collection events instead of picking up electronics curbside (as the Borough can no longer charge for electronics to be picked up due to state regulations). Since this truck can no longer be used for electronics recycling, Manager Hegele asked Superintendent Frydlewicz if there is an alternative vehicle the Borough can purchase that would adhere to the 90:10 funding split. She stated this would be a more cost-efficient use of taxpayer money should the DEP allow an amendment to the grant, and we are currently waiting on an update from Superintendent Frydlewicz and if Borough Council wishes to proceed with this purchase of the swap loader truck as-is, you will need to authorize Superintendent Frydlewicz and Manager Hegele to proceed with purchasing the vehicle.
  Councilwoman McMenamin stated she would like to find something closer to no match unless there is a need for the swap loader. Superintendent Frydlewicz stated that this purchase would replace two trucks which would be removed from the capital list this year and the other in a couple of years. Councilwoman McMenamin stated she would move forward and recommend the purchase.
  President Bollendorf asked if there would be a special consideration on the grant regarding supply issues as he does not want the Borough to be responsible for $332, 374.00. Manager Hegele stated we could speak to the DEP regarding this.
  This item was moved to the August 15, 2022, Council Meeting agenda for approval.
  Ron Battis, 320 W. Moreland Avenue, asked the purpose of the truck be explained again.
  Council explained the purpose of the swap loader and how it will work regarding the budget.
• PENNDOT WINTER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT – Councilwoman McMenamin stated this s to authorize Manager Hegele to execute the winter maintenance agreement between PennDOT and the Borough of Hatboro. This item was moved to the August 15, 2022, Council Meeting agenda for approval.

5. Facilities

• FACILITIES UPDATE – Councilwoman Ostrander stated Superintendent Dermer will give an update in his report this evening.
• PENNYPACK BUILDING COMMITTEE UPDATE – Councilwoman Ostrander stated the Pennypack Building Committee continues to meet monthly and is actively working to arrange its first fundraiser, “Date Night with A Cause Bingo Night” scheduled for October 1st. She stated this event will be the first of many to raise funds for the Pennypack facility. She also stated the Committee continues to meet with focus groups within the community including seniors, youth, etc. to determine different recreational programming desired amongst Hatboro residents.

6. Environmental Affairs and Parks

• EAC UPDATE – Councilman Myers stated the EAC did not hold a meeting in the month of August and the next EAC meeting will be on Wednesday, September 7th at 6:30 PM in the Library of Pennypack and the public is invited to attend.
• PENNYPACK STEERING COMMITTEE UPDATE – Councilman Myers stated the Committee met 7/26/22 and the next meeting is 8/30/22.
• RESIGNATION OF EAC CHAIR – Councilman Myers stated this is to accept the letter of resignation submitted by Elle Anzinger, resigning from her position as Chair of the Environmental Advisory Committee. This item was moved to the August 15, 2022, Council Meeting agenda for approval.
• APPOINTMENT OF NEW EAC CHAIR – Councilman Myers stated this is to appoint Tom Bilotta to the position of Chair of the Environmental Advisory Committee for a term of 2 years. This item was moved to the August 15, 2022, Council Meeting agenda for approval.
• APPOINTMENT OF NEW EAC MEMBER – Councilman Myers stated this is to appoint Anne Mannichelli to the EAC for a term of 3 years. This item was moved to the August 15, 2022, Council Meeting agenda for approval.
• ADA PLAYGROUND – Councilman Myers stated the Parks Committee met on Tuesday, August 3rd to review the placement of the ADA/Accessible Playground alongside General Recreation and Willow Playworks and during the meeting, the Committee mapped out a few possible locations for the ADA playground and eventually decided on placing this playground in the same location where the previous playground resided (right outside of the library at Pennypack). He stated this placement would allow the rear parking area of the 2 building to be transformed into a lot containing van drop-off areas, handicap spaces, and a pathway to the playground that can be accessed easily by anyone, and Facilities/Parks Director Dermer is checking with Engineer Goff to make sure the porous playground surface will not conflict with the floodplain: however, this surface handles stormwater better than regular earth. He also stated the below photos notes the proposed placement of the playground and included in your packet is a copy of the playground specifications from General Recreation for the playground equipment, surfacing, and installation. He stated all these expenses are covered under the federal funding received through the Congresswoman Madeleine Dean grant received in 2021 and if Council is in favor of placing the playground at the rear of the building where the previous playground resided, Council will need to approve staff to proceed with the placement of the playground. This item was moved to the August 15, 2022, Council Meeting agenda for approval.
  John Fears, 137 W. Lehman Avenue, stated he thinks the placement is a great location for the new playground.
  Kelly A ‘Harrah, 145 W. Lehman Avenue, stated that she thinks it is a great location as well.
  Ron Battis, 320 W. Moreland Avenue, asked how anyone will know the playground is there.
  President Bollendorf stated word of mouth and social media.

7. Administration Committee

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS – Councilwoman McMenamin announced the meetings for the next month.

HATBORO STATION PROJECT UPDATE – Councilwoman McMenamin stated Toll Brothers has indicated that they will no longer be starting base repairs for the project on August 22nd and base repair work will now be taking place beginning September 6, 2022.

CROOKED BILLET SCHOOL TRAFFIC STUDY – Councilwoman McMenamin stated during previous town hall meetings with residents about Crooked Billet School, there were many concerns from residents regarding traffic in the area during school’s arrival/dismissal times. She stated staff would like to start a discussion to see if Council would like staff to
pursue an updated traffic study for the area and this traffic study would be conducted in conjunction with the school district to get an updated accounting of traffic volumes and flows during the school’s operating hours. This item was moved to the August 15, 2022, Council Meeting agenda for approval.

BOROUGH HALL OPORATING HOURS DISCUSSION – Councilwoman McMenamin stated for quite some time, Borough Hall has been extremely slow between the hours of 4 PM and 5 PM and during this time, there are very few calls and visitors in the office to conduct business. She stated staff conducted a survey of hours for other municipalities in the area and the Borough of Hatboro is the only municipality open until 5 PM daily and as a result, staff would like to see if Council would like to amend Borough Hall’s operating hours to 8 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday rather than the current 8:30 AM to 5 PM schedule. She stated a copy of the survey results is included in your packet and should Council wish to amend the Borough Hall operating hours, you will need to vote on the change as well as an effective date for the new hours. This item was moved to the August 15, 2022, Council Meeting agenda for approval.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR TEXT AMENDMENT HEARING RC-2 – Councilwoman McMenamin stated the RC-2 Retail Commercial Ordinance Amendment is ready for a hearing which will take place on September 26, 2022, prior to the Council Meeting.
Robert Gundlach, attorney for the applicant at 24 – 28 S. York Road, stated

OLD BUSINESS AND UPDATES – There was no old business or updates.

PUBLIC COMMENT – Robert Gundlach, attorney for the applicant at 24 – 28 S. York Road, stated thanked everyone for their hard work trying to get his done but just had a question regarding the side set back.

Solicitor Geiser stated Planner Kennedy addressed his concern but was recommending removing the side yard requirement.

ADJOURNMENT – President Bollendorf adjourned the August 15, 2022, at 7:44 P.M.

COUNCIL MEETING

CALL TO ORDER – President Bollendorf called the July 18, 2022, Council Meeting to order at 7:54 P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENT – There was no public comment.

MAYORS REPORT – Mayor Schultz stated the Bray Lodge pig roast was a success.

Mayor Schultz stated this year’s car show was another success with 430 cars and around 30,000 or so people came and enjoyed the day, and he thanked Kathy from the Chamber.

Mayor Schultz stated National Night Out was another successful event and he thanked everyone who supported this event.

Mayor Schultz stated the Rotary’s Lobster Pot is September 10, 2022, at memorial park and tickets are still available.

Mayor Schultz stated Chamber events coming up are the Skeleton Skurry, Stroll, and HatOberFest on 10/29/22.

Mayor Schultz stated to download the My Hatboro App if you haven’t already done so to keep up to date on all hatboro events.

OFFICER’S REPORTS –

PRESIDENT’S REPORT – President Bollendorf stated the Gold Star Garden Committee met earlier and thanked the Bucks County Punishers for their fundraiser they had yesterday as they donated proceeds to the Garden. He also stated that next week is Patriot Alliances fundraiser which will also donate half the proceeds to the Garden.

President Bollendorf stated there were some focus groups regarding Pennypack as they have reached out to teenagers and older adult residents and have gotten a lot of ideas. He also stated if anyone has ideas to please let them know.

TREASURER’S REPORT – Treasurer Smith stated the balance in all accounts at the end of July 2022 is $ 3,118,166.09 with interest earned in the amount of $ 971.22.

SOLICITOR’S REPORT – Solicitor Geiser stated she has been working on agreements with the Wawa developer.

Solicitor Geiser stated she has been working in the draft text amendment for the RC-2 district.

Solicitor Geiser stated she has been working on a litigation matter with staff.

Councilman Myers asked for an update on Wawa.

Manager Hegele stated they are ready to go, and permits are in review and as soon as she hears, staff will put something up on Facebook

When the Harrison house will be demoed and when the project will begin.

ENGINEER’S REPORT – Engineer Rundy stated engineer Goff has been reviewing various grants.

Engineer Rundy stated Engineer Goff has been working on various MS4 services.

Engineer Rundy stated Engineer Goff has been working on various construction projects.

Ron Battis, 320 W. Moreland Avenue, asked about the Eaton Park Streambank restoration project sign that is still up and asked when it was going to be taken down as it’s been up for two years.

Manager Hegele stated that the project is still in maintenance and will send Engineer Goff back out to investigate that.

MANAGER’S REPORT – Manager Hegele gave an EPA Update and stated they completed installation of the remaining passive soil gas samplers last week and they will be back out within the next two weeks to retrieve the sampling devices and patch the roadways. She also stated hey plan on letting us know when this is completed and when they expect to have the results.
Manager Hegele gave an Aqua Little League Easement Update and stated at the June Council meeting a representative from Aqua was in attendance to ask for easements to do work at the LL Field. Just sharing information on an upcoming hearing in Horsham for this matter. There will be a public hearing on 8/22 at 7:00 PM in the Horsham Township Building for the purpose of a public hearing and considering a conditional use by Aqua to construct an ion exchange filter system, for the removal of PFOOS from the water supplies by the two wells owned by Aqua located on the Little League property as well as the placement of the utility lines across an unnamed tributary of the Pennypack Creek within the riparian corridor conservation district and the hearing is open to the public.

Manager Hegele gave a West Moreland Avenue Bridge Update and stated she still do not have an update on construction, we will be meeting with a real property appraiser and consultant hired by the county to inspect the property around the bridge owned by the Borough for possible acquisition of property needed to reconstruct the bridge. She stated once that meeting takes place, she will have more information to share

Manager Hegele stated Rotary Lobster Pot coming to Memorial Park again on Saturday 9/10 and they will be sending a notice to area residents as we did last year and anyone interested in attending and needing tickets see a Rotarian, there are a few of us in the room or stop by Hatboro Federal.

Manager Hegele stated she is working with the HH Soccer Club on the use of the fields at Pennypack for Soccer, working on request for insurance, scheduling, and other procedural matters.

Manager Hegele stated that lastly, she received a call on Saturday, July 30th that she never wants to receive but our BCO Mr. Don Hoy from RVE passed away. She stated while Don was an employee of RVE, he was a member of our family, and he was always so helpful to our residents and business owners and a pleasure to work with. She asked to please keep his wife, daughter, grandchildren, and extended family in your thoughts, and we will miss him in Hatboro.

STAFF REPORTS –

POLICE – Chief Gardner stated Officer McMahon has completed field training and is out on patrol.
Chief Gardner stated Officer Thompson will start basic K9 Handling School in August and will run through November.
Chief Gardner thanked everyone who helped organize and attended National Night Out.
Chief Gardner thanked the Fire Police with their help at the car show.
Chief Gardner stated the next cruise night is this Friday and asked everyone to please be careful.

TAX COLLECTIONS – The tax collectors report was electronically submitted.

PUBLIC WORKS – Superintendent Frydlewicz stated PW Department is now certified in CPR and AED.

Superintendent Frydlewicz stated crews have been refreshing paint around the borough including stop bars, lines, etcetera.

Superintendent Frydlewicz stated facilities are being cleaned.

Superintendent Frydlewicz stated the flashing stop signs are up at Moreland and Chester Avenues.

SUPERINTENDENT PARKS REPORT – Superintendent Dermer stated he has been working on several projects.
Superintendent Dermer stated crews have been working on several projects and general maintenance in the facilities.
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DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT – Cindy Bollendorf stated she wanted to give a reminder to send all newsletter submissions in ASAP and thanked those who have already submitted.

Cindy Bollendorf stated she continues to give monthly updates to business owners regarding property maintenance, helpful resources, and Hatboro events.

FIRE MARSHAL – Fire Marshal Dermer stated for the month of July he completed 6 U&O’s, completed 2 U&O reinspection’s, completed 16 Business inspections, followed up on 32 property maintenance issues, issued citations for multiple properties, investigated 1 fire, and responded to 3 Emergencies.

FIRE COMPANY – Fire Company President Ide stated the fire company responded to 16 calls.
Fire Company President Ide stated they attended the car show with the fire police.
Fire Company President Ide stated the Fire company attended National Night Out.
Fire Company President Ide stated the fire company will be at cruise night.
Fire Company President Ide stated designer bag bingo is September 10, 2022.

UNION LIBRARY REPORT – Director Celec stated the book sale is 9/10/22 @ 9 A.M. but no shred as they could not get a sponsor in time.

Director Celec stated summer reading has concluded but Storytime every Friday continues.

Director Celec stated adult programs will return later this year.

Director Celec stated the library has new museum passes.

ORDER OF BUSINESS AND VOTING ITEMS
ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF REPORTS – Councilwoman McMenamin made a motion to acknowledge the receipt of UMHJSA Minutes, EAC Minutes, Public Works, Fire Marshal, and treasurer’s reports. Motion was seconded by Councilman Myers, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.

APPROVAL OF WARRANT LIST, PAYMENT OF BILLS, MANUAL CHECKS AND TRANSFERS – Vice President Stockton made amotion to approve Warrant list, payment of bills, manual Checks, and Transfers for the month of August 2022. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman McMenamin, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.

JULY 18, 2022, COMMITTEE/COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – Councilwoman McMenamin made a motion to approve the July 18, 2022, Committee/Council Meeting Minutes. Motion was seconded by Councilman Myers, all ayes. Motion carried 4-0 with 2 abstentions.

ENTERPRISE FIRE COMPANY EXPENDITURE LIST – Councilwoman Ostrander made a motion to approve the Enterprise Fire Company Expenditure List for the month of July 2022 in the amount of $ 10,918.15. Motion was seconded by Councilman Myers, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.

UNION LIBRARY EXPENDITURE LIST – Councilwoman Reichner made a motion to approve the union Library Expenditure List for the month of July 2022 in the amount of $ 36,662.92. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Ostrander, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.

BOROUGH HALL ELECTRICAL PAYMENT #7 – Councilwoman McMenamin made a motion to approve payment #7 for the Borough Hall Electrical Contract in the amount of $ 7,491.51 to MJF Electrical Contracting. Motion was seconded by Vice President Stockton, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.

BOROUGH HALL PROJECT MECHANICAL PAYMENT #10 – Councilwoman McMenamin made a motion to approve payment 310 for the Borough Hall Mechanical Contract to Guy M. Cooper in the amount of $63,086.09. Motion was seconded by Vice president Stockton, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.

BOROUGH HALL PROJECT FIRE SUPPRESSION PAYMENT #9 – Councilwoman McMenamin made a motion to approve payment #9 for the Borough Hall Fire Suppression Contract to Guy m. Cooper in the amount of $ 13,206.48. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Reichner, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.

REPRESENTATIVE GUENST ICE CREAM SOCIAL EVENT REQUEST – Councilwoman McMenamin made a motion to approve the Back-to-School Ice Cream event scheduled for August 18, 2022, in Memorial Park. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Reichner, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.

HATOBERFEST EVENT REQUEST – Councilwoman Ostrander made a motion to approve the HatOberFest Event Request for October 29, 2022, including a trunk or treat event, Ghost tour, and Cinema in the Cemetery. Motion was seconded by Councilman Myers, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.

92 GRANT PURCHASE – Councilwoman McMenamin made a motion to authorize the purchase of a swap loader vehicle in the amount of $ 332,374.00 under the 902 Grant program and the Borough’s match requirement will be a total of 4 132,949.60. motion was seconded by Councilman Myers, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.

PENNDOT WINTER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT – Councilwoman Reicher made a motion to authorize Manager Hegele to execute the winter maintenance agreement between PennDOT and the Borough of hatboro. Motion was seconded by Councilman Myers, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.

RESIGNATION OF EAC CHAIR – Councilman Myers made a motion to accept the letter of resignation submitted by Elle Anzinger, resigning from her position as Chair of the Environmental Advisory Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman McMenamin, all ayes, Motion carried 6-0.

APPOINTMENT OF NEW EAC CHAIR – Councilwoman McMenamin made a motion to appoint Tom Bilotta to the position of Chair of the EAC for a term of 2 years. Motion was seconded by Councilman Myers, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.

APPONTMENT OF NEW EAC MEMBER – Councilwoman McMenamin made a motion to appoint Anne Mannichelli to the EAC for a term of 3 years. Motion was seconded by Councilman Myers, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.

ADA PLAYGROUND – Councilman Myers made a motion to proceed with the placement of the new ADA playground at the rear of the Pennypack Facility. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Reichner, all ayes. Motion carried 6—0.

CROOKED BILLET TRAFFIC STUDY – Councilwoman Ostrander made a motion to authorize staff to pursue a traffic study for Crooked Billet School in conjunction with the Hatboro Horsham School District. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Reichner, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.

BOROUGH HALL OPERATING HOURS DISCUSSION – Councilwoman McMenamin made a motion to change Borough Hall operating hours to 8 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday effective September 6, 2022. Motion was seconded by Vice president Stockton, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.

CORINTHAIN TRAIL GRANT PAYMENT #8 – Councilman Myers made a motion to approve the Corinthian Trial Grant payment #8 to Marino Construction in the amount of $ 46,911.26. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Ostrander, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.

OLD BUSINESS AND UPDATES – There was no old business or updates.

NEW BUSINESS – There was no new business.

PUBLIC COMMENT – John Fears, 137 W. Lehman Avenue thanked the parks committee for the playground and is happy with the placement. He also asked what fields soccer will be played on. Manager Hegele they are requesting five fields, but they will not all be used at once. Mr. Fears stated he is all for it but concerned the kids could hurt their ankles as it is bumpy, and Manager Hegele stated the are aware of that as they have toured the fields.

Kelly A’Harrah, 145 W. Lehman, stated there should be stipulations such as parking perimeters and picking up their own trash.
Dave Head, 225 Horsham Road, stated he was under the impression Pennypack was going to be an environmental park and wondered why soccer was going to be played on the fields. Councilman Myers stated that it is, but it is going to take some time for that and in the meantime, the fields can be used by the kids temporarily.

George Forgeng, 166 W. Lehman Avenue, stated his recommendation is that Public Works doesn’t need to cut as much of the grass that they have been, and it looks nice but doesn’t feel it is necessary.

Dave Head, 225 Horsham Road, had concerns with the trees. Manager Hegele stated they have reached out to the EAC to provide recommendations to the Borough.

ADJOURNMENT – Vice President Stockton made a motion to adjourn the August 15, 2022, Council meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Reichner, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0. President Bollendorf adjourned the August 15, 2022, Council Meeting at 8:29 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by:
Diane C. Hegele, Borough Manager
Transcribed by Cindy Bollendorf