PRESENT – President Bollendorf, Vice President Reichner, Councilwoman Shay, Councilwoman Jacobus, Councilman Hendrickson, Councilman Myers, Councilman Hoover, Mayor Schultz, Manager Hegele, Assistant Secretary DeRenzis, Chief Ruegg, Solicitor Geiser, Engineer MacNair, Fire Marshal Valesky, Fire Company President Brown, Treasurer Smith, and Library Borough Representative Johnson were present.

CALL TO ORDER – President Bollendorf called the November 18, 2024, Council Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

INVOCATION – Mayor Schultz gave the Invocation.

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

MEETING NOTES – President Bollendorf read the Public Comment policy on the back of the agenda regarding addressing Council and time allotment.

PUBLIC COMMENT – VOTING ITEMS ONLY –
Gary Blickley, 46 Harding Avenue, asked council to adjust the budget and find reasonable ways to cut and thinks the raises are too high for the employees and to keep taxes within what people can pay and thinks it is unrealistic for council to say they cannot cut anymore items. President Bollendorf stated that they have already cut admin staff, and they cannot cut from the Police Department, healthcare went up 12%, and Public Works are underpaid and understaffed.

Bob Ross,58 S. York Road, long time restaurant owner and when moved to this property he had looked at a few others and choose Hatboro and now wishes he hadn’t and was told by a Hatboro businesswoman that he was a fool because we don’t know what we’re doing and don’t care about the businesses. He said besides Diane, The Mayor, and the chief, no one else in the room has ever gone in. Councilwoman Jacobus stated she has, and councilwomen Shay stated she had her daughter’s graduation party there and Mr. Ross stated he wasn’t blaming council and councilwoman Jacobus stated that he just did. Mr. Ross then stated that the permit fees were 10X more than what he paid in ambler and was charged $1500.00 for the liquor license transfer and also stated that no one from Council has ever contacted him. Councilwoman Jacobus asked if he ever tried to contact any council person because she never heard from him and would be happy to help him. Councilwoman Shay said she has spoken with him and asks him in person, and he said he was sorry that he knows that she has. Mr. Ross stated that she is correct, but he just forgot. Mr. Ross stated that there is no foot traffic and President Bollendorf stated they can’t order people to go to his restaurant. Councilwoman Jacobus told me Ross to tell council what they can do, and he said he didn’t know.

Bob Wipplinger, 17 S. York Road, 18 E. Moreland, 107 N York Road, stated that times are changing, and he doesn’t think people are realizing that and right now, people can’t afford to go out. He also stated that Ambler is different, and Hatboro is a drive through town and that he and the e Mayor were taking about Gamburg and what should be done with it and Councilwoman Jacobus stated someone has to buy it first. He also stated that he had high permit fees as well when he bought 107 N York Road and was told that his new tenant could not have a sign because he has a mural on the building to honor veterans and these things are not helping businesses. President Bollendorf stated that he agrees with Mr. Wipplinger as Hatboro Federal experienced the same thing and a lot of fees are based off square footage, and they are trying to fix those and stated that he doesn’t see why his tenants cannot have a sign that his veteran mural should not have anything to do with new businesses signage. Solicitor Geiser stated that by law, the Borough cannot profit from fees they are to cover administrative, Engineering, etcetera. Manager Hegele stated every year staff looks at the fee schedule to see where changes are needed and stated that business owners have to tell staff what they want on it or if something is wrong because staff doesn’t sit and look at it all day long so any business owners that have ideas on what they want to see to please reach out to staff.

Craig Conley, 260 E County Line Road, stated that he has a couple small businesses that so jot produce a lot of trash and would they be able to get a private hauler. President Bollendorf stated that with the new ordinance he can apply to opt out and everyone will receive the information in how to do so after the vote.

Lynda Clauser, 201 E Mill Road, stated the Borough should do what they can to help businesses as when she bought the Old Mill 10 years ago she had issues with her permit and stated the Borough held it for 30 days and when the flood came, the Borough asked if she needed help cleaning up and she said she needed a door hung and never heard from anyone after that. President Bollendorf stated they were not on Council 10 years ago and cannot speak for anyone back then and that the Borough can’t hang a bathroom door either. Ms. Clauser stated then why did they bother and President Bollendorf stated he doesn’t know he wasn’t in Council then. She then stated the new owners had the same problem regarding the zoning hearing and President Bollendorf stated that ZHB is a process and there are deadlines.
Dave Sandusky, 18 Horsham Road, stated that they had been trying to figure everything out, especially with the ordinances and were also charged large fees.

John Weinrich, 52-58 Byberry Road, asked if taxes were going up and President Bollendorf stated no, there will be a trash fee of $343.00 per household and 4 units or more.

Jaclyn Wipplinger, 17 S York, 107 N York, 18 & 25 E Moreland, stated that there is still no distinction for retail and asked if it’s defined in commercial building and Solicitor Geiser stated it would fall under commercial establishment and asked if she wanted it separate. Ms. Wipplinger stated she would like the change to see where distinction would fall. She also asked for the fees for 2025, and Manager Hegele stated it was $343.00 for residential and $1200.00 for Commercial. Ms. Wipplinger asked why it went down so much all of a sudden and President Bollendorf stated people complained and they listened and tried the best they could regarding the fees. She also stated that if Mr. Ross closed it is a big problem and that it is Council’s job to go around to every business and offer guidance and Councilwoman Jacobus stated that it is impossible for them to go to every business as they have FT jobs and how are they supposed to know if there is a problem if they do not contact them and Ms. Wipplinger stated that it isn’t about there being a problem it is about Council introducing themselves and offering resources and guidance. She also stated she had many conversations with the mayor about this and wished he had more input this evening.

Councilwoman Jacobus stated that she genuinely cares as she grew up here and is raising her kids here and is disheartened to hear they think Council does not care.

Councilman Myers stated that he helped Mr. Ross with the liquor license to help try to expedite it and that he has been in the several times and ids disheartened to hear them say that Council doesn’t care.
Dave Sokolsky, 18 Horsham Road, stated that he has been running into the same problem regarding fees and ordinances.

John Weinrich, 52-58 Byberry Road, asked the trash fee to increase this year and President Bollendorf stated it is $343.00 per unit.

Gary Blickley, 46 Harding Avenue, asked if the millage was going up next year and President Bollendorf stated no but there will be a separate line item for refuse in the amount of $ 343.00 per unit.

Judy Dautcher, 420 Jacksonville Road, upset about the traffic and when the road was closed and thinks someone from Council should be helping businesses. She stated she is upset about the trash fees and thinks they are outrageous.

Kelly A’Harrah, 145 W. Lehman Avenue, agrees that there should be more support for businesses and understands the Borough has ordinances but feels hardships should be allowed to make more business friendly.

Bob Wipplinger, 17 S. York Road, stated that some Councilmembers behavior is disheartening and not good representation.

Dan Dempster, 16 E. Montgomery Avenue, frustrated as he gives away cars and is looking for a family this year and that no one shared it and that no one comes to his shop and is disheartened as well and is asking for a little support.

Bob Johnston, 5 Williams Lane, stated that he would take personally how people feel about the situation and suggested a liaison who goes around to all of the businesses to work on behalf of everyone.
John Weinrich, 52-58 Byberry Road, stated he liked how the trash was addressed and thanked Council.

MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Schultz stated knows most well and will try to make changes, the Parade is Sunday, Small business Saturday is coming up so remember to shop locally, Sip N Shop in in December, and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

OFFICER’S REPORTS –
• PRESIDENT’S REPORT – There was no report this evening.
• TREASURER’S REPORT – Treasurer Smith stated the balance in all accounts for the period ending October 31, 2024, was $ 2,120,134.82 with interest earned in the amount of $ 3,648.77.

SOLICITOR’S REPORT – Solicitor Geiser stated she has been working on the appeal for 26 Horsham Road, ordinances, working with the attorney for 18 Horsham Road to find a resolution, and routine matters with the staff.

ENGINEER’S REPORT – Engineer MacNair stated G&A issued a review of the revised land developments and HOP submissions on 11/8/24 and are awaiting a revised submission to address the remaining minor plan comments before the project moves into the construction phase, G&A continues to observe the Milliner Lofts project located at 24-28 S. York Road, they submitted scoping documents for the Memorial Park Trail as the first step of PennDOT project development process including a concept plan and probable cost, received MS4 permitting information from RVE and are reviewing and providing recommendations to the Borough for meeting the DEP MS4 permit requirements, and preparing requested recommendations for addressing two stormwater concerns located on Borough property.
MANAGER’S REPORT –Cell Tower PD – working with contractor who is removing the tower. Tentatively it is scheduled for Wednesday 12/11, however SEPTA is now involved due to the work near the railroad. Not sure yet how long it will take to get their approval. We have a plan in place for parking and access to fuel tanks. Letters will be placed on cars that use the lot as well as posted once the date is confirmed.
West Moreland Avenue Bridge – still the same, no update. Hough and Associates submitted our 2023 performance recycling grant. DEP announced earlier this year that they would be changing the award calculation formula that is used to determine final grant awards. The average state-wide waste generation rate is being increased from 0.8 tons/person/year to 0.89 tons/person/year. This change will lower the recycling rate used in the grant award calculation and have a net effect of reducing all 904 grants by about 8% across the board. This change is based on an EPA report, and, at this time, Hough and Associates do not believe there is any recourse to have it reversed. We did, however, want to make all clients aware of the change and prepare them for the reduction in grant award payments. The good news and why we went with them is that Hough Associates clients receive much higher grant awards than most municipalities, so the impact of the 8% reduction is muted to a degree. They work in conjunction with our staff all year long to capture and document as much recycling tonnage as possible to maximize the grant awards for our clients. We are on track to receive approximately $25K this year and have budgeted based on this figure and lowered it to $20,200 with the hope that we will come in with a higher amount due to our efforts. The Planning Commission met in November and continued to work on the zoning re-write project. All residents who are looking for information on this extensive project should visit the Borough website at http://www.myhatboro.org and follow the link to the dedicated page for this initiative. Miller Meadow, the contractor, has been in the meadow working. He removed the dead mugwort and is assessing if further treatment is needed. If we get some rain in the forecast, then he will be planting the seed mix. The mix was shared with Council and the EAC. There was a question from a concerned citizen about where the mowed mugwort was taken. Per the contractor the mowed material was left in place as part of the procedure for this project.

Pennypack Meadow, the second application was applied by the contractor hired by DCNR, this occurred earlier this month. We were asked if there were concerns with the 2nd application being sprayed with the lack of rain. Per DCNR and the contractor the dry conditions did not pose a major concern for the second application of herbicide. They stated that sometimes drought conditions can be a concern for certain soil applied herbicides, but our meadow is getting a foliar (Leaf) spray of any remaining weeds/grass still surviving after the first spray and not using soil active herbicides on this project, so per DCNR they were good to proceed. They also indicated that it has not been cold enough to cause any weeds to go dormant yet, so it should still respond well to an herbicide application now. The professionals thought overall the timing and conditions were good. The only concern would be if it is too windy to spray (which can cause drift), or if it is too cold for the herbicides to be active at the time of spray. Land studies will, of course, monitor conditions and adjust the spray timing should the weather turn. They are licensed professionals and won’t apply herbicide if the weather conditions aren’t right.

Pennypack Plan – The Borough is in receipt of the updated plan from the county. As you know there have been some discussions with soccer over the field and fitting a soccer field. The county updated the plan at our request. Staff hope to be able to get this plan on the agenda in January for council approval. 501 South York Road – last meeting the resident of this property was in front of council regarding a sidewalk issue and a creek that runs through his property and Cressbrook. The engineer, herself, fire marshal and PW visited the property the same week as the meeting, met with the homeowner and are working on a plan to repair the sidewalk and drainage area below. This will be done by PW staff and will be scheduled once we have the report from the engineer and can schedule. Peco billing the Borough has been receiving calls from residents and business owners regarding issues with PECO billing, when PECO changed their billing platform it created issues for thousands of customers in their service area, including the Borough. Unfortunately, the Borough cannot assist with billing issues and if we could, we would have rectified our issues, we are dealing with the same customer service issues the general public is dealing with. I have heard of a number of borough residents as well as the Borough who are getting bills stating nothing is due, but we all know that is not the case. Our bookkeeper has spent many hours trying to get all of our 30 accounts rectified as well as my reaching out to our municipal representative with no success. I am currently speaking with other municipalities to see if they are having issues and what as a group, we can do to push Peco to correct the billing issues. SIP N” SHOP December 7th from 6 to 9 at PP over 50 craft vendors, food, sipping, Santa, Jack Skellington. IN addition to shopping small and supporting Hatboro businesses this holiday season, come out to this event and get those hard-to-get gifts for friends and loved ones, enjoy good food, and see your friends and neighbors.

STAFF REPORTS –
POLICE – Chief Ruegg stated Livescan – Issue was identified and has been resolved and the proper changes have been made to ensure we receive the $300 processing fee moving forward which offsets the yearly cost of having the Livescan machine. We will go back through any cases that have not been disposed of and see if we can add the fee with the clerk of courts. New Officer -our Candidate who was given a conditional offer to replace Officer Swoyer will sit for the Pa State Assessment Exam on November 21st to determine what if any portions of the Police Academy he will have to attend. We will have the answer prior to final budget adoption so any necessary changes can be made. Building Update – We had an issued with a security door leading from Processing to the cell block. Located a certified contractor who came out and did the minor repair. Cited lack of maintenance as the cause. I will explore what ongoing maintenance is necessary and go from there. The company who makes the detention doors has certified contractors to work on their products but also has training available although it is in Texas. I will get information and costs and report back to see if it would be something worth sending one of our Public Works Employees to do routine maintenance. The Control Board for the Buildings Fresh Air Unit finally came in and repairs will be completed this Thursday. OT Reimbursement – We should be receiving OT reimbursement from Upper Providence PD related to the Elon Musk Event that was held pre-election. This stemmed from a mutual Aid request and MIRT request for this event. Training – The Department completed their 3rd block of firearms training for the year which included training on room clearing and moving and shooting drills with both our handguns and rifles.

Myself and 4 out of our 5 Supervisors participated in a joint Tabletop Emergency Exercise with the other police departments in Eastern Montgomery County today. The exercise was arranged by the Eastern Montgomery County Police Chiefs along with the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety. The scenario, which was unknown to the participants, involved a large-scale police incident in Hatboro. The exercise was broken into three modules. Initial Response 2 hours post incident (Continued Incident and scene management, dealing with the media, rumors circulating on social media etc.) 5 hours post incident (Included press briefing, services need for involved parties and responders, what to release, etc.) At the end of the day, it was a very productive training exercise and an opportunity to put our event plans into action and gain valuable insight into what worked and what could be improved. Our supervisors did an excellent job working through the tabletop exercise and even had practice preparing and presenting a live press briefing. Events – I attended a Parade Planning meeting at the Chamber of Commerce this past week and have since coordinated with Upper Moreland Township and SEPTA regarding road closures for the event.

• TAX COLLECTIONS – The Tax Collector’s report was electronically submitted.

• PUBLIC WORKS – Manager Hegele stated Parade: PW is in parade mode; we will be out and about cleaning up York Road this week as well as dropping off all the trash cans along the parade route for Sunday. They will be working on Sunday to prepare for road closures, and to place barricades, this is our first parade on the new traffic island at York & Williams, so we are making some changes to the normal routine at this location. They will provide the bucket truck so the scouts can video the parade for those to watch on You tube. After the parade they will clean up and by Sunday night you will never have known there was a parade. Pennypack: Finished the clean out of several rooms as well as continued prep getting the building ready for the next big event Sip N’ Shop.

West Monument Bridge – PW found some issues with the decking on the bridge. Staff are working with the engineer on costs and a plan of action. Temporary repairs were made but the bridge will need to be closed while final repairs are made. The extent of the repairs as well as the timing are still being worked out. Stay tuned to the Borough social media, crime watch, Savvy Citizen and signage. There will be plenty of notice as we must coordinate staffing, materials as well as road closure and school district notification as well as Public Safety and trash collection. Christmas and New Year’s holiday – I am happy to report that these holidays fall on a Wednesday so there is no interruption to trash or recycling collection, since the holidays fall on Wednesday, we are not able to offer any additional or special collections. Thanksgiving, just a reminder there is no trash or recycling collection next Thursday and Friday as PW is closed, and staff is off. On behalf of the PW Department, Borough Hall, and staff, we wish council, residents and business owners a happy and safe Thanksgiving.

• DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT – Recording Secretary Bollendorf stated Small Business Saturday is next week 11/30/24 and encouraged everyone to continue to shop locally to support our businesses and stated that duties have changed in the office, and she will be going back to assisting the Fire Marshal and Rob, events coordinator, will be moving into the Downtown Development role.

• FIRE MARSHAL – Fire Marshal Valesky stated INSPECTIONS – 46 Commercial Fire Inspections (YTD: 294) NOTE: This number includes Fire Inspections and Commercial U&O Inspections, 3 Residential U&O Inspections (YTD: 66), 8 Units/ 15 Properties Rental Inspections (YTD: 711 Units/108 Properties), 2 Fire Re-Inspections and she added that by the end of the year, she will be in every business for their annual inspection and she has been updating the business list as I’ve been going so we will have that final updated list soon. She also stated for fire calls, she responded to 12 fire calls and conducted three investigations (which were two in Lower Moreland and one here in Hatboro). A reminder that the County has signed into effect a county-wide burn ban effective November 16th for 30 days unless otherwise rescinded or extended. For emergency management, I attended the EDITS conference, I participated in the skeleton skurry planning, and election day planning, I updated the county on numerous projects and properties in town, and I assisted Enterprise Fire Company with their fire prevention open house. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE: We received 29 complaints (YTD: 318). The breakdown is as follows: 16 Work w/o permit complaints, 2 Unregistered rental complaints, 1 Unregistered business complaint, 3 Grass/tree/overgrowth complaints, 6 Safety/Fire complaints and 1 Misc. complaint. A reminder that most work, including driveway and sidewalk work, require permits in the Borough. MONTHLY SAFETY MESSAGE: Space heater safety! Keep space heaters at least 3ft from surrounding objects. Never plug space heaters into extension cords as they can overheat. Never leave space heaters unattended.

• FIRE COMPANY REPORT – President Brown stated for the month of October the EFC responded to 24 calls and 18 were in Hatboro, 4 weekly drills, 1 body meeting, 1 special meeting, 2 BOD, and 5 overnight duty crews. He stated that 179 firefighters using IAR for an average of 8 FF per call, they have assisted neighboring companies on many calls, they have yard signs available if anyone wants to display, and they are always looking for new volunteers and if anyone interested can check out their website or Facebook page.

• UNION LIBRARY REPORT – Borough Representative Johnson stated since October 1, 2024, they have 52 new card members, ordered and received 196 new books and the Bourgh funded 112 adult books, they have held 40 programs, and 2,617 books, DVDs, etcetera have been checked out of the building. She stated they had a Wheel of Fortune watch party for library supporter and educator Reyna Kilpatrick who won $58,000.00 and made a generous donation to the library, held a Veterans Day symposium and Celebration on 11/8/24, the Christmas Tree Lighting is Friday 12/6/24 from 5:30 until 8:00 P/M/ and electronic violinist Caryn Lin returns to the library on 12/18/24 at 6:30 P.M. for a free concert.

ORDER OF BUSINESS AND VOTING ITEMS
ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF REPORTS – Councilwoman Shay made a motion to acknowledge receipt of Public Works, Fire Marshal, Tax Collector, Treasurer’s Reports, Shade Tree Minutes, EAC Minutes, and UMHJSA minutes. Motion was seconded by Vice President Reichner, all ayes. Motion carried 7-0.

APPROVAL OF WARRANT LIST, PAYMENT OF BILLS, MANUAL CHECKS AND TRANSFERS – Councilman Hoover made a motion to approve Warrant List, Payment of Bills, Manuel Checks, and Transfers for the month of November 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shay, all ayes. Motion carried 7-0.

OCTOBER 28, 2024, COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – Councilman Myers made a motion to approve the October 28, 2024, Council Meeting minutes. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Jacobus, all ayes. Motion carried 7-0.

OCTOBER 30, 2024, BUDGET WORKSHOP MINUTES – Vice President Reichner made a motion to approve the October 30, 2024, Budget Workshop Minutes. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hoover, all ayes. Motin carried 7-0.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024, COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES – Councilwoman Shay made a motion to approve the November 4, 2024, Committee Meeting Minutes. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Hendrickson, all ayes. Motion carried 7-0.

ENTERPRISE FIRE COMPANY EXPENDITURE LIST – Councilwoman Jacobus made a motion to approve the Enterprise Fire Company Expenditure List in for the month of October 2024 in the amount of $ 35,378.43. Motion was seconded by Councilman Myers, all ayes. Motion carried 7-0.

DELAWARE VALLEY INSURANCE RATE STABILIZATION CREDITS- Councilman Hoover made a motion to approve the use of 100% of available Rate Stabilization Credits towards offsetting the Borough’s 2025 insurance Premiums. Motion was seconded by Councilman Myers, all ayes, motion carried 7-0.

PORTNOFF LAW AGREEMENT – Councilwoman Shay made a motion to approve the agreement between the Borough of Hatboro and Portnoff Law for the collection of past due real estate taxes. Motion was seconded by Vice President, all ayes. Motion carried 7-0.

PORTNOFF LAW ORDINANCE – Councilman Myers made a motion to authorize the advertisement of the ordinance appointing Portnoff Law as the past due real estate tax collector for the Borough of Hatboro. Motion was seconded by Vice President Reichner, all ayes. Motion carried 7-0.

PORTNOFF LAW RESOLUTION – Councilman Hoover made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-40, notifying Montgomery County that Portnoff Law will be the official past due tax collection authority for the Borough of Hatboro. Motion was seconded by Councilman Myers, all ayes. Motion carried 7-0.

2025 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ADOPTION – Vice President Reichner made a motion to adopt the 2025 Preliminary Operating Budget for the Borough of Hatboro. Motion was seconded by Councilman Myers, all ayes. Manger Hegele did a roll call vote. Motion carried 7-0.

SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT – Councilman Myers made a motion to approve the advertisement for the amended Solid Waste Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shay, all ayes. Motion carried 7-0.

2025 POOL SNACK STAND PROPOSALS – Councilwoman Hendrickson made a motion to award the 2025 Snack Stand bid to Bill Carden. Motion was seconded by Vice President Reichner, all ayes. Motion carried 7-0.

EV CHARGER ORDINANCE – Councilman Hoover made a motion to authorize Solicitor Geiser and manger Hegele to begin working on an Electric Vehicle Charging Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Hendrickson, all ayes. Motion carried 7-0.

HISTORICAL COMMISSION ORDINANCE AMENDMENT – Councilwoman Shay made a motion to authorize Solicitor Geiser to begin drafting an amendment to the Historical Commission Ordinance which will allow the Historian to serve as an alternate for the Commission. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Hendrickson, all ayes. Motion carried 7-0.

206 WOOD STREET AMENDED SUBDIVISION RESOLUTION – Vice President Reichner made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-41, amending the original subdivision Resolution for the property located at 206 Wood Street. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hoover, all ayes. Motion carried 7-0.

26 HORSHAM ROAD ZONING HEARING BOARD APPEAL – Councilwoman Shay made a motion to ratify approval of Solicitor Geiser to begin working on the 26 Horsham Road Zoning Hearing Board Appeal. Motion was seconded by Vice President Reichner, all ayes. Motion carried 7-0.

18 HORSHAM ROAD ZONING HEARING BOARD APPLICATION – Councilwoman Jacobus made a motion to direct the Solicitor to oppose the Zoning Hearing Board Application submitted by 18 Horsham Road (Concordance Ferments). Motion was seconded by Councilman Hoover. Councilwoman Jacobus stated that they want to support the businesses and Councilman Hoover and Councilwoman Hendrickson agreed. Solicitor Geiser stated that she has been speaking to the applicant’s attorney and will be getting Engineer MacNair involved. This item was tabled.

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

NEW BUSINESS
BLOOD DRIVE SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST – Councilwoman Jacobus made a motion to approve the Special Event Request for the Pennypack Blood Drive taking place on January 14, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Hendrickson, all ayes. Motion carried 7-0.

CIVIL SERVICE RESIGNATION – Councilwoman Shay made a motion to accept the resignation of Rich Guyer from the Cicil Service Commission effective November 4, 2024. Motion was seconded by Vice President Reichner, all ayes. Motion carried 7-0.

PUBLIC COMMENT –
Dan Dempster, 14 Rorer Avenue, stated that he walks to work and there are some trees on York Road that are hanging low and need to be trimmed.

Gary Blickley, 56 Harding Avenue, stated that he is disappointed in the lack of interest in revisiting the budget to cut more expenses.

ADJOURNMENT – Councilwoman Shay made a motion to adjourn the November 18, 2024, Council Meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Jacobus, all ayes. Motion carried 7-0. President Bollendorf adjourned the November 18, 2024, Council Meeting at 8:47 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by:

Diane C. Hegele, Borough Manager/Zoning Officer/Open Records Officer

Transcribed by Cindy Bollendorf, Recording Secretary