PRESENT – President Bollendorf, Vice President Reichner, Councilman Myers, Councilwoman Jacobus, Councilman Hoover, Councilwoman Hendrickson, Mayor Schultz, Manager Hegele, Assistant Secretary DeRenzis, Fire Marshal Valesky, Chief Ruegg, Solicitor Geiser, Engineer MacNair, EFC President Croak, SARS Chief Davidson, and Treasurer Smith were present.
ABSENT – Councilwoman Shay was excused.
CALL TO ORDER – President Bollendorf called the October 27, 2025, Committee Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Chief Ruegg led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION – Mayor Schultz gave the invocation.
MOMENT OF SILENCE HONORING FORMER COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOHN YOUNGLOVE
MEETING NOTES – President Bollendorf reviewed the Public Comment Policy on the back of the agenda with regards to addressing Council and time allotment.
ADAMS CASH FOR GOLD RECOGNITION: The Borough recognized Hatboro business Adam’s Cash for gold located at 21 S York Road and thanked him for choosing Hatboro as his home for his business 15 years ago.
PUBLIC COMMENT – There was no public comment.
NEW BUSINESS
1) Public Safety Committee
ENTERPRISE FIRE COMPANY EXPENDITURE LIST – Councilwoman Jacobus stated included in your packet is the Enterprise Fire Company Expenditure list for the month of September 2025 in the amount of $ 12,811.34. This item has been moved to the October 27, 2025, voting meeting agenda for consideration.
2) Finance/Grants Committee
UNION LIBRARY EXPENDITURE LIST – Councilman Myers stated included in your packet is a copy of the Union Library Expenditure List for the month of September 2025 in the amount of $21,375.00. This item is listed on the voting meeting portion of the agenda for consideration.
2026 BUDGET WORKSHOP DATE – Councilman Myers stated staff has been working on prospective dates for the Budget Workshop. All department heads are available on Wednesday, November 5th at 6 PM for a budget meeting. Staff is asking Council to discuss this date to determine whether that evening works for the group. If Council is available, Staff will work to advertise the budget workshop accordingly.
LOCAL SHARE ACCOUNT (LSA) GRANT APPLICATOIN: STREET SWEEPER – Councilman Myers stated as Council is aware, the Borough’s Street Sweeper is very old and has needed replacement for quite some time. Thanks to careful maintenance from the Public Works Department, this equipment has lasted longer than the equipment typically would; however, repairs on the unit are becoming more frequent and costly as time progresses. The equipment itself is also outdated and does not allow the Borough to perform inlet cleaning/vacuuming and other tasks that are now a requirement under the MS4 program. The Local Share Account Grant is a no match program that funds public purchases and improvements including the purchase of a street sweeper. The Public Works Department obtained quotes for a new street sweeper as follows: Included in your packet is a copy of a quote for the Sweeper Public Works is interested in applying for. The cost of the sweeper and associated attachments is a total of $333,992.25. Because the equipment is expected to increase in cost with inflation, Public Works is asking for a 10% buffer on the grant application that will cover any increase in costs between now and if the grant is awarded. If 2 costs do not experience a 10% increase, then the Borough would return the excess grant funds to the LSA program. Also included in your packet is a copy of the resolution authorizing application to the grant in the amount of $367,391.48. Staff is asking Council for authorization to apply to this grant program for the purchase of a street sweeper. This item will be on the voting meeting portion of the agenda for consideration.
2026 TAX AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE PREPARATION – Manager Hegele stated on the agenda is a request to authorize staff to work with PFM Financial Advisors LLC as the Municipal Advisor and Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP as Bond Counsel to secure the Series of 2026 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note. The timeline for borrowing looks like this: • Authorization to proceed: October 27th meeting • Sale (Lock in Rates): December 15th meeting • Settlement and funds dispersed: January 5th, 2026 As we did last year the TRAN helps local governments pay bills when there is a mismatch between the timing of revenues and expenses, as you know we do not begin to receive tax payments until late February and with the current interest rates in 2025 we saw many payments were not received until late march. When the rates are lower taxpayers tend to pay quicker, when the rates are higher, they hold their money a little longer. Banks or lending institutions which hold mortgages where tax money is held in escrow, never pay until roughly 3 weeks before the due date. Typically, the due date for municipal and county real estate taxes is around mid-April. The sizing of the TRAN is based on criteria set by the IRS. When we provided the finance committee with projections for the last quarter of 2025, we began working on the TRAN figures for 2026. Once we complete the worksheet required by PFM as well as review the budget after the November workshop, I will have a better idea of the amount that will be borrowed for the 2026 Tran, that figure will need to be included in the final budget to be adopted at the December meeting.
3) Community Outreach & Events Committee
UPCOMING EVENTS – Councilman Hoover stated the following events are taking place in Hatboro over the next month: • HOPELESSLY DEVOTED SENIOR PROM – November 8, 2025, 1-4 PM at the Pennypack Community Center. SENIOR WEDNESDAY EVENTS: All events are free and take place at the Pennypack Community Center from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. a) HATBORO POLICE UPDATE – 10/29 b) SENIOR BINGO – 11/5 c) CHAIR YOGA PRESENTED BY NOURISHING STORM – 11/12 d) UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE – PRESENTED BY MY MEDICARE ADVISOR – 11/19
NEW BUSINESSES – Councilman Hoover Sweet Baby’s Tea Room – 109 N York Road – They are a reservation-only tearoom that accommodates up to 25 guests. Their current operating hours are Wednesday through Saturday 11:00 am to 4:00pm Sunday – reserved for private events/parties/rentals Please contact 267-531-8940 to arrange booking your private event.
4) Public Works Committee
2025 ROAD PAVING PROGRAM CHANGE ORDER #2 – Councilman Hoover stated included in your packet is a copy of Change Order #2 for the 2025 Road Paving Program. While the curb ramps being installed on Crescent Road for the project were outside of the PennDOT right of way, PennDOT was requiring a highway occupancy permit because trucks and equipment associated with the paving would be within the right of way. PennDOT’s permitting department was not able to process a highway occupancy permit in time for the paving project to begin. As a result, the scope of work for the project was revised to stop paving short of the PennDOT right of way. As a result, a small portion of road where Crescent intersects with York Road and the curb ramps were removed from the scope of work, thus reducing the contract value by $22,961.75. The curb ramps will be included on a future road paving program for replacement. Because the weather is getting cooler, Manager Hegele authorized the Change Order to allow the contractor to begin work before the mid-fall paving deadline approaches. Council will need to ratify Manager Hegele’s approval of the change order during the voting meeting portion of the agenda. •
2025 ROAD PAVING PREOGRAM PAYMENT #1 – Councilman Hoover stated Included in your packet is a memo from Engineer MacNair recommending Payment #1 to Land Tech Enterprises in the amount of $163,358.44 for the 2025 Road Paving Program. This item is listed on the voting meeting portion of the agenda for consideration.
5) Environmental Affairs and Parks
NOVEMBER 15, 2025, TREE PLATING EVERT – RATIFICATION OF WIRE CAGES – Councilwoman Hendrickson stated as Council is aware, last month, the Environmental Advisory Council and the Hatboro Tree Tenders submitted a request to plant 36 trees on the Pennypack Property to replace trees that had died following the 2024 planting event. The groups originally requested the use of wire cages to help protect the small trees from animals and wanted to fundraise the funds needed to pay for the cages. The group also cited that the wire cages were more effective than the plastic tree tubes utilized in the past. Because most of the trees that were planted in 2024 survived using the tree tubes, the Parks Committee originally decided against the proposed wire cages as they were costly and if funds could not be raised, there would not be enough materials, or the Borough would need to pay the difference in funds. The Tree Tenders and EAC informed the Borough on Friday, October 10th that they were able to get the wire required for the cages donated and as such there would be no cost to construct the wire cages for the 36 trees being planted. Because of the time constraints of the donation, Manager Hegele and the Parks Committee of Council authorized the switch from the plastic tubes to the wire cages for the 36 trees being planted. Any plastic tree tubes that are in good shape will be saved and reused for future tree plantings. Borough Council will need to vote to ratify the decision of Manager Hegele and the Parks Committee to authorize the use of the tree cages for the 36 trees. This item is listed on the voting meeting portion of the agenda for consideration.
NOVEMBER 15, 2025, TREE PLANTING EVENT – VOLUNTEER ANNOUNCEMENT – Councilwoman Hendrickson stated The Environmental Advisory Council, and the Hatboro Tree Tenders Group are looking for volunteers 2 interested in assisting with the planting of the 36 trees at the Pennypack Property. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend and assist with the plantings. Volunteers should bring gloves and wear appropriate shoes when assisting with the tree plantings. For more information on the plantings or to volunteer for the planting, please contact Borough Hall at 215-443-9100 or contact Hatboro Tree Tender, Kelly A ‘Harrah, for more information.
6) Administration Committee
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS – Councilman Myers stated The following public meetings are scheduled for the next month, which will be held in Borough Hall beginning at 7:00 P.M: • Historical Commission – Wednesday, 11/5 • EAC – Thursday, 11/6 • Planning Commission – Monday, 11/10 • ZHB – Wednesday, 11/12 • Combined Committee/Council Meeting – Monday, 11/17 • Shade Tree – Wednesday, 11/19 • Parking Commission – Tuesday, 11/25 This meeting schedule can also be found on our website myhatboro.org.
LAND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE – Councilman Myers stated Land Development updates are as follows: o Milliner Lofts (24-28 S. York Road): The Milliner Lofts developer is currently working on addressing outstanding punch list items with the Borough engineer. o Station at Hatboro (21-23 & 37 N. York Road): Construction continues the Station at Hatboro development. o Victorian Village 2 (440 S. York Road): Victorian Village 2 is currently working to close out minor punch list items with the engineer. These items include landscaping, parking lot striping, signage, etc. o 2-4 Home Road: Construction for the new home at 2-4 Home Road is progressing. The property owner and contractors are working with the Fire Marshal and Borough Manager to determine an acceptable address for the new home. o 333 N. York Road: The Minor Land Development Application was approved by Borough Council on September 22, 2025. The developer and his engineers are working on preparing a final plan set for recording and will begin preparing the development agreements with the Borough Solicitor. o 76 Byberry Road: At their October 9, 2025, meeting, the Zoning Hearing Board approved 3 variances allowing a developer to convert the existing law office at 76 Byberry Road into 10 studio apartments. No changes will be made to the exterior façade of the building in this project except for minor structural repairs. The new property owner will be 2 working on building permit submissions once settlement takes place. This is not a land development application; however, this is a fairly large change in use at the property and wanted to announce this project to residents.
COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATE PEPC DISCUSSION – Councilman Myers stated included in your packet is an email from Mayor Tim Schultz regarding the Pennsylvania Electricity Plan Collaborative or PEPC. The PEPC is a group of Boroughs joining together to explore opt-in renewable energy programs to lower electricity prices and to reduce emissions. This PEPC is being formed simultaneously with the ongoing Community Choice Aggregate appeal process. There is no cost to the Borough to participate in the PEPC. The Borough would need to appoint a representative that will represent the Borough at PEPC meetings. If the Community Choice Aggregate and the PEPC are successful, both groups will conduct community education on residents’ ability to opt-in to an electricity program to reduce/control their electricity costs, increase renewable power development, and to develop a more intelligent, cleaner grid. This item is included on the voting meeting portion of the agenda for consideration.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL RECOGNITION – Councilman Myers stated included in your packet is a letter of resignation from EAC member LuAnn Kline. Member Kline has served on the EAC since its inception in 2020. This item will be on the voting meeting portion of the agenda for consideration.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL VACANCY ANNONCEMENT – Councilman Nyers stated with the resignation of LuAnn Kline and last month’s resignation of Victoria Szeliga, the EAC has two vacancies. Interested parties should send a letter of interest to Borough Manager, Diane Hegele, at dhegele@myhatboro.org or submit in person at Borough Hall.
EL LIMON (222 N YORK ROAD) SETTLEMENT STIPULATION – Councilman Myers stated included in your packet is a copy of the proposed settlement stipulation for the El Limon (222 N. York Road) zoning appeal. As you are aware, Borough Council authorized Manager Hegele and Solicitor Geiser to appeal the Zoning Hearing Board’s decision allowing El Limon to operate a commissary kitchen without any takeout or dine-in services at their property located at 222 N. York Road. The attorney representing El Limon indicated that they are now willing to keep the restaurant open for takeout while also operating commissary prep kitchen for their other franchises. Both Manager/Zoning Officer Hegele and Solicitor Geiser believe that this is a fair settlement as the business will be operating in the same capacity as before. Council will need to vote to accept this settlement during the voting meeting portion of the agenda.
330 S. WARMINSTER ROAD SETTLEMENTSTIPULATION – Councilman Myers stated included in your packet is a memo from Solicitor Geiser pertaining to the assessment appeal for the 330 S. Warminster Road property. Solicitor Geiser’s office is recommending approval of 3 the assessment appeal which will result in a total of $47,605.84 owed to the Borough of Hatboro for the tax years 2022-2025. This item is listed on the voting meeting portion of the agenda for consideration.
OLD BUSINESS AND UPDATES – There was no old business or updates.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Brain Grant, 422 Madison Avenue, stated that this is his rental property and that there is a sink hole forming on the property. He sated he has 30 years in the utility business is when he saw the sink hole and identified there is an inlet in the street as well as an inlet in the property behind him. He also stated that he received a letter form the Borough stating the Strom pipe isn’t there. In 2023 he met with the Borough who had him contact the UMHJSA to camera it, but they were not able to do it and the hole has grown. He stated they met again in July after the easement agreement with the Engineer present then they received another letter. He stated he knows this will not be resolved this evening, but it is close to collapsing Solicitoe Geiser advised Council not to respond as there could be possible litigation in the future and she has been in communication with the Borough Manager and the Engineer and there is nothing to indicate that it is the Borough’s responsibility and until they have something solid where it is the Boroughs responsibility to maintain or repair as it is private property. Jennifer Coval, 422 Madison Avenue, stated she put a right to know request and that they have been in correspondence with the DEP and Channel 10 news.
ADJOURNMENT – President Bollendorf adjourned the October 27, 2025, Committee Meeting at 7:28 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER – President Bollendorf called the October 27, 2025, Council Meeting to order at 7:28 P.M.
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 – (VOTING ITEMS ONLY) There was no public comment.
MAYORS REPORT – Mayor Schultz stated the trunk or treat was a great event that was well attended, there were over 200 participants in the Skeleton Skurry and was a success as was the stroll and thanked Hatboro Federal and all the sponsors and that next year Halloween is on a Saturday, 11/14 is tree planting day hosted by the EAC and asked to bring non perishable food, and on 11/23/2025 is the 65th Annual Holiday Parade.
OFFICER’S REPORTS –
• PRESIDENT’S REPORT – President Bollendorf stated Halloween is approaching and thanked the Police and Fire Company for going around the Borough handing out candy and that is getting darker earlier and asked everyone to be safe and watch out for the deer.
• TREASURER’S REPORT – Treasurer Smith stated the balance in all accounts for the period ending September 30, 2025, is $4,022,872.05 with the total amount of interest earned in the amount of $3,275.28.
SOLICITOR’S REPORT – Solicitor Geiser stated she worked on two appeals which she is hoping to settle and handled routine matters and Right to Know Requests with Borough staff.
ENGINEER’S REPORT – Engineer MacNair stated Land Development Projects 1. 21-23, 27 South York Road/Station at Hatboro/Canalley (24-00804) Project approved as a 3-story mixed-use building with 102 residential units and 4,732 square feet of retail space. Escrow release 1 approved at 8/18/25 Council mtg. Construction continues. 2. Milliner Lofts (24-00936) Project was approved with a total of 36 1- and 2-bedroom residential units and 2,320 square feet of commercial space at 24-28 South York Road. Escrow release 2 approved at 8/18/25 Council mtg. Punch list issued 10/6/25; G&A reviewing submitted as-built plan. 3. 237 Jacksonville Road (25-00434) Pre-construction meeting held on 4/16/25 related to crosswalks and curb ramps at Jacksonville Road intersections with Tanner Avenue and Summit Avenue. Solar-powered rectangular rapid flashing beacons to be installed along Jacksonville Road at Tanner Avenue. Developer to proceed once PennDOT permit conditions have been addressed. 4. Stony Brook Condominiums (25-00794) Minor land development application to demolish a 3,300 square foot commercial use building and construct a 3,300 square foot 4-unit residential townhome building near the entrance to the Stony Brook Condominiums. G&A issued a review on 8/6/25. Applicant received recommendation for approval at 8/12/25 PC mtg and conditional approval at the 9/22/25 Council mtg. Awaiting resubmission addressing conditions of approval. Public Improvement Projects 1. MS4 Permitting G&A received MS4 permitting information from RVE. G&A provided recommendations to the Borough for meeting the DEP’s MS4 permit requirements. G&A provided comments to the DEP on the draft MS4 permit documents published for the next permitting cycle. G&A submitted annual report and Final PRP Report by 9/30/25 deadline. 2. Road Opening G&A prepared draft updates to Borough’s Road opening ordinance for Borough review and is updating based on recommendations from Borough Solicitor. 3. 2025 Paving Program Bids were opened on 7/11/25 for the paving of several roads in the Borough as recommended by Public Works: South Chester Avenue, from Williams Lane to West Moreland Avenue; Jacksonville Road, from East Moreland Avenue to East Montgomery Avenue; Crescent Road, from York Road to York Road; and an alternate of Bright Road, from Bright Road to Home Road. Award to lowest responsible and responsive bidder, Land-Tech Enterprises, approved at 7/21/25 Council mtg. Change Order 1 approved at 9/22/25 Council mtg. Work completed week of 10/13/25. G&A finalizing punch list. Ratification of Change Order 2 and approval of Application for Payment 1 are recommended for the 10/27/25 Council mtg.
MANAGER’S REPORT – Manager Hegele stated the Planning Commission continues to meet to finish the zoning re-write process. Zoning touches every property in the Borough, and we are making posts and announcing this because eventually this matter will be before council and a new zoning ordinance will be adopted. We will continue to announce and post updates monthly reminding our followers if you are interested in zoning, you should mark your calendars or set a reminder to watch for the presentation and discussions at Council meeting as this will be another opportunity for the public to have input. Also, just a reminder each month after the PC meeting, the documents on the zoning re-write are shared on a dedicated page on the Borough website where property owners can view the documents, learn about the process as well as review and ask questions. She stated she attended the Shade Tree Commission meeting this month as per the request of the two members in attendance at the September council meeting. The STC is looking for guidance on their agenda, discussion items and ordinance review. A borough staff member or Parks Committee Council member will be attending their monthly meetings going forward. Linked Souls Paranormal will be hosting another event at Pennypack on November 9th, for more information or on how to get tickets, watch our Facebook page. All monies raised for ticket sales are donated to Pennypack Fund by Linked Souls. They have raised over $500 since starting this event. York & County Line Road left arrow issue, I reached out to PennDOT to ascertain next steps to request a review of the permit for left turns from Northbound York Road to Eastbound County Line and will share when she receives more information. Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Jeanne Sorg will be in Hatboro to present her Montco Roots program. Wednesday, October 29th at 6PM at Pennypack Community Center. You can learn about the different types of documents that are recorded with the Recorder of Deeds office and look at some of the interesting historical details you can find in those documents. This is a very informative and interesting presentation that has been all over the County. Come meet Jeanne Sorg and learn about this and all the things her office does not just with deeds but for veterans and others. Wednesday, October 29that 10AM Come meet the Chief of Police and Officers from the Hatboro Police Department. The Chief will be on hand to discuss tips for seniors, scams, as well as answer any questions attendees may have. Chief Ruegg has been with the Hatboro Police Department for over 20 years serving as a Patrolman, Sergeant, Deputy Chief and now Chief of Police. Come say hi to Chief Ruegg. Borough staff has completed work on the 2026 operating budget, this morning we met with the finance committee to review the budget as well as discuss requests from Departments, we are finalizing everything in preparation of the budget workshop with the public. I can tell you that the Staff has worked very hard to keep our budget requests in line from last year while making sure we can provide the excellent services the public desires in the Borough. All the department heads and staff own homes, pay taxes and understand completely the needs of our residents. She also stated that she is working with the Recycling Consortium (they handle our curbside recycling) on the audit at Republic King of Prussia. The scope of work for the audit has sample targets which were changed from the last audit due to recent tonnages provided by the participating municipalities. The Material categories have remained unchanged for the audit. Of note, in 2021 Bulk Metals were classified separately whereas in 2023 we sorted Other Non-Ferrous vs Other Ferrous for non-container metals. The same process in 2023 will be used again this year. The audit also reviews trucks from each municipality as they come to the facility. Once the audit is done the results will be shared. There is a meeting scheduled later in November to review again, it is not to discuss each municipality but rather the audit and we will share the final report once we have it. West Moreland Avenue bridge, the contractor is working with the Borough on placement of an office trailer in Eaton Park as they are preparing to begin work very soon. They do not have a definite start date, but it is approaching. I would remind everyone to stay tuned to Borough social media, sign up for Savvy Citizen as well as this is where we will post information as soon as we have it.
STAFF REPORTS –
POLICE – Chief Ruegg stated eight guys attended active shooter school which was successful and well attended, he is headed to Florida next week for training that is fully funded by the response team, they had their third round of firearm training and their yearly required defense attach training is coming up the end of December, had coffee with a cop, attended the trunk or treat event as well as the skeleton skurry which was a success. He also stated that there were no issues at the protest and that everyone was respectful and was well organized and met with the camber and finalized plans for the parade.
Chief Ruegg reviewed the speed study at York and Crooked Billet Roads and stated after the fatal accident in September, a speed study was requested and PennDOT performed two and the results were as follows: The first location was Crooked Billet which was the southbound vehicles at that location and the results of this produced an 85% speed of 42 miles an hour with 10,697 vehicles analyzed. For anybody who wasn’t here at the last meeting, basically the traffic engineer and PennDOT used at 85th percentile to kind of gauge what the appropriate speed limit, what they determine speed limits are for certain roads. So obviously it is 35 MPH, and they came back higher. Obviously, they are not going to go and increase the speed limit as that would make no sense so then the average speed of that was 37 miles an hour so if the speed is 35, the average of all 10,000 vehicles was 37. The second location was the Mill Road (northbound) in which the results produced an 85% speed of 45 miles an hour, so a little bit higher than the southbound. That was 5,638 vehicles were analyzed, and the average speed of the northbound, the rental was 41 miles an hour and obviously the posted speed line from northbound was 35 mile an hour as well therefore PennDOT reported that based on engineering parameters that they reviewed and utilizing the recommendations from what’s called a speed limit reduction for this location was not warranted based on the study results. Chief Ruegg stated that PA basically says speeding is obviously the most common complaint that they get and in their opinion road engineering alone will not slow people down, so they look for what they call the three Es to try to get people to slow down and make our road safe for. The first E is obviously engineering, which they did the studies and determined that there a reduction wasn’t warranted and the second two were enforcement and education and that’s where the Borough comes in. They provided a study from 2021 from the National Highway Transportation and Safety Authority about the efficiency of static and dynamic speed signs. There are the signs you’ll see when you go past people and if you’re going too fast, you start slashing at you, maybe a white light or someone can do red and blue lights. He stated based on those recommendations as part of our 2026 budget for the police department, he will be submitting for approval for installation of two permanent dynamic speed sign displays, one for Northbound, one for Southbound. They’ll be either hardwired or done by satellite that way they’re running 24 hours a day and part of that is they’ll also be collecting traffic data, so we can look at in real time when people are speeding, when the best time doing enforcement is. Joe Zenszer,505 S York Road, stated that he has been here for 45 years and has had many cars in his house and he recommends what we did at the North end and drop to one lane. He stated years ago he had a car go into his house while his kids were there, and he had spoken to the former Chief about it and the white line was painted so something came of it at that time, and he knows that speeding occurs everywhere, but it is dangerous at this corner. Chief Ruegg stated it comes down to enforcement so if they approved for the put the signs out, they will focus resources in this area for about 6 months and he will update everyone at that time.
TAX COLLECTIONS – The tax collectors’ report was submitted electronically.
PUBLIC WORKS – Manager Hegele stated Just a reminder we have seen some property owners blowing their leaves into the street, those leaves are not collected using a vacuum like they do in neighboring Upper Moreland Township. When you blow your leaves in the street they end up on neighbor’s properties, in waterways and in storm drains. Please pick up your leaves and place them in a biodegradable bag that our PW department will collect on both of your collection days. Those bags are taken to an approved DEP yard waste site, where they are turned into Mulch, that mulch is then brought back to the Borough and placed in the mulch bin located in Memorial Park off West Monument Avenue and is free of charge to residents. Holidays in October we received a lot of inquiries about trash collection on Columbus Day. All holidays where PW does not collect trash are on our website, newsletter, Savvy Citizen, Facebook, wherever we can post we do. The next two months we have a few observed holidays where there will be no trash or recycling collection due to a holiday. The next holiday is Veterans Day on Tuesday November 11th, if you have Tuesday trash and recycling, we will not be coming, you will need to hold trash till Friday and if Tuesday is your recycling day, then you need to wait till the following week. We are also closed on Thanksgiving, the day after as well as Christmas and New Year’s. Christmas and New Year’s fall on a Thursday this year, I will work with the PW Foreman on a special recycling collection day for those who will miss recycling for two weeks in a row. We often are asked about why we cannot just pick up recycling on the second collection day of the week. The Borough is divided in 4 zones, so there is another zone getting recycling.
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT – Manager Hegele stated new businesses were announced under Councilman Hoover report. Remember the motto with the holidays coming up Shop Small Shop Local Shop Hatboro.
FIRE MARSHAL – Fire Marshal Valesky stated The Borough of Hatboro Fire Marshal’s Office provides the following report of activities for the month of September 2025. INSPECTIONS: 42 Commercial Fire Inspections (YTD as of 9/30: 212) *NOTE: This number includes Fire Inspections and Commercial U&O Inspections. -4 Fire Re-inspection (which includes all of Station Park) 7 Residential U&O Inspections (YTD as of 9/30: 77) -1 Residential U&O reinspection 9 Units/ 4 Properties Rental Inspections (YTD as of 9/30: 426 Units/114 Properties) -0 Rental Re-inspection -THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE VICTORIAN VILLAGE. THE ENTIRE PROPERTY WAS INSPECTED FIRE CALLS/INVESTIGATIONS: 14 Fire Calls (YTD as of 9/30: 85) -DETAILS: fire alarms, assist other agencies, burst pipe x2 2 Investigations (YTD as of 9/30: 15) -DETAILS: vehicle into house, fence fire. SMOKE DETECTOR INSTALLS: In partnership with the Red Cross, I assisted with installing 5 smoke alarms (YTD as of 9/30: 70) *Note- I have found homes during U&O inspections or rentals that do not have working smoke detectors, or enough working smoke detectors. By code, you are required to have one smoke detector on every level of your home, and one in each bedroom. TRAINING: I attended the monthly Bucks County Fire Marshal Association meeting. I attended a webinar on fire prevention week planning. I attended a webinar on pipeline/gas emergencies. I attended the Montgomery County Municipal Fire Officer’s Meeting. PERMITS: 2 Fire Permits (YTD: 2) PROPERTY MAINTENANCE: We received 50 complaints (YTD: 442). The breakdown is as follows: 18 Work w/o permit complaints 2 Unregistered rental complaint 3 Unregistered business complaints 15 Grass/tree/overgrowth complaint 6 Safety/Fire complaints (failed wall, sinkhole, wires, no address, sidewalk tripping) 5 Misc. complaints (zoning, potholes, various, illegal dumping, overflowing dumpster) 1 Shade Tree (York Rd trees) COURT: 0 Cases. (YTD: 2) OTHER: I attended a fire drill at Crooked Billet elementary. I worked on Pennypack maps. She also stated that she worked on I worked on planning for the fireworks event. I met with the following residents/tenants/property owners regarding issues: 1. Met with the new owner of Sullivan’s re: questions/issues. 2. Met w/ resident at 123 Earl Ln re: work without permits. 3. Met w/ realtor for 304 E. Moreland for follow-up re: work without permits and U&O. 4. Met with the owner of 210 N. York Rd re: work found without permits/ follow-up for U&O. 5. Met w/ owner of 18 Horsham for U&O and Alarm Test. 6. Met w/ resident at 229 E. Moreland re: property maintenance issues. 7. Met w/ Hunter’s Way Condo Association re: PECO issues. MONTHLY SAFETY MESSAGE: October is fire prevention month! Change your clocks, change your batteries. Test smoke detectors monthly. This year’s fire prevention theme is Charge into Fire Safety, which focuses on Lithium-Ion Battery Safety.
FIRE COMPANY – President Croak stated the total calls for September were 26 with 18 in Hatboro and 8 assists to other townships, responded to two accidents, one was fatal, have been averaging 10-15 fire fighters per call, and picked up 3 new members. He also stated they have been expanding their skills and knowledge by continuing Wednesday night train gob hydrant, ladder and hose pulling work, going over new saw and equipment, and the members continue to get their special classes in. He stated they attended the cruise nights, party in the parks, touch a truck, and the ladies’ auxiliary events. Chief Croak also stated that he assisted Fire Marshal Valesky in the Victorian Village property transfer rental inspections and U&O inspections. President Bollendorf thanked Chief Croak for helping Fire Marshal Valesky.
SECOND ALARMERS – SARS Chief Davidson gave the third quarter report for 2025. He stated the SARS fun drive reminder went out in September to any resident that didn’t subscribe to the initial mailing. Memberships cover any out-of-pocket expenses insurance companies do not pay when treated by SARS. Anyone interested in subscribing online can do so at http://www.sars.org.
UNION LIBRARY REPORT – Representative Smith stated since September 1, 2025, there have been 40 new card members, 189 books ordered and received, 41 programs held, and 2480 items have been checked out of the building. He also stated they have been busy reorganizing, new enclosed boards were added to the vestibule, received a defibrillator donated by the Chamber, and WW in Warminster donated 2 hand sanitizer units. He stated the WW Spies Part II event is tomorrow night, the 2nd annual Veterans Day program will be 11/11/2025 and their share holder meeting will be 11/11/2025 at 7:00 P.M.
ORDER OF BUSINESS AND VOTING ITEMS
ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF REPORTS – Councilman Hoover made a motion to acknowledge the receipt of Public Works, Fire Marshal, Treasurer Reports, Shade Tree Commission Minutes and UMHJSA Minutes. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Jacobus, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
APPROVAL OF WARRRENT LIST, PAYMENT OF BILLS, MANUAL CHECKS, AND TRANSFERS – Vice President Reichner made a motion to approve Warrant List, payment of bills, manual checks, and transfers for the month of October 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilman Myers, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025, COMMITTEE/COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – Councilwoman Jacobus made a motion to approve the September 22, 2025, Committee/Council Meeting Minutes. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hoover, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
ENTERPRISE FIRE COMPANY EXPENDITURE LIST – Councilwoman Jacobus made a motion to approve the Enterprise Fire Company expenditure list for the month of September 2025 in the amount of $ 12,811.34. Motion was seconded by Councilman Myers, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
LIBRARY EXPENDITURE LIST – Councilman Myers made a motion to approve the Union Library Expenditure List for the month of September 2025 in the amount of $ 21,375.00. Motion was seconded by Vice President Reichner, all ayes. motion carried 6-0.
LOCAL SHARE ACOUNT GRANT APPLICATION – Councilman Hoover made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-42, authorizing application to the Local Share Account Grant for a new street sweeper I the amount f$ 367,391.48 and this is a no match grant. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Hendrickson, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
TAX AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE – Vice President Reichner made a motion to authorize staff to work with PFM on preparation of the 2026 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Jacobus, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
2025 ROAD PAVING PROGRAM CHANGE ORDER #2 – Councilman Hoover made a motion to approve change order #2 for the 2025 Road Paving Program resulting in a net contract reduction of $ 22,961.75. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Jacobus, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
2025 ROAD PAVING PROGRAM PAYMENT #1 – Vice President Reichner made a motion to approve Payment #1 for the 2025 Road Paving Program to Land Tech Enterprises in the amount of $ 163,358.44. Moton was seconded by Councilman Myers, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
RATIFICATION OF TREE CAGES FOR NOVEMBER PLANTING EVENT – Councilwoman Hendrickson made a motion to ratify approval of the use of tree cages for the 36 trees being planted during the November 15, 2025, tree planting event. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Jacobus, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATE PEPC DISCUSSION – Councilman Hoover made amotion to approve Resolution 2025-43 appointing Tim Schultz as the designee for the Community Choice Aggregate Pennsylvania Electricity Plan Collaborative. (PEPC) Motion was seconded by Vice President Reichner, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL RESIGNATION – Councilwoman Hendrickson made a motion to accept Luann Kline’s resignation from the Environmental Advisory Council. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hoover, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
EL LIMON (222 N. YORK ROAD) SETTLEMENT STIPULATION – Councilman Hoover made a motion to approve the settlement stipulation for the 222 N. York Road (El Limon) Zoning Appeal. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Hendrickson, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
330 S. WARMINSTER ROAD ASSESSMENT APPEAL SETTLEMENT STIPULATION – Councilman Myers made a motion to approve the assessment appeal settlement stipulation for the property located at 333 S. Warminster Road. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Jacobus, 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 – Joe Lastowka, 39 Crooked Billet Road, asked Council if they could recite the Pledge the way it was written and remove the “under God” from it. President Bollendorf stated that it is a choice to say the Pledge and they cannot make anyone say or not say anything. Councilman Myes stated that they do not make anyone say the Pledge of Allegiance and it is everyone’s choice to say it or not. Mayor Schultz stated that he appreciated his thoughts.
Tom Smith, 237 Jacksonville Road, stated that the library handed out 320 kid’s books and candy.
Abby Laurich, 110 N. Linden Avenue, asked why the street wasn’t closed for the Halloween stroll near the 21-23 & 37 N. York Road new development as everyone was asking her and she said that she didn’t know anything. President Bollendorf stated that he was driving and saw that there was a lot of people but that there were signs the sidewalk was closed due to construction and a permit is required form PennDOT to close the street.
ADJOURNMENT – Councilman Hoover made a motion to adjourn the October 27, 2025, Council Meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Jacobus, all ayes. Motion carried 7-0. President Bollendorf adjourned the October 27, 2025, Council Meeting at 8:48 P.M.
Respectfully submitted by:
Diane C. Hegele, Borough Manager
Transcribed by Cindy Bollendorf