Lansdale public meetings in 2025
93 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Business Meetings
The Council will decide on the 2026 Budget and the real estate tax millage. The meeting includes votes on several infrastructure final payments and new engineering proposals for sewer and stormwater projects.
- Approval of the 2026 Budget and Ord. 1994 regarding Real Estate tax millage
- Final payments for W. Fifth St. Playground Rehabilitation and 2025 Trail paving projects
- Proposals from Entech Engineering for PENNVEST funding for sewer and Neshaminy Creek stormwater projects
- Adoption of Ord. 1996 to amend parking restrictions on E. Main St.
- Motion to reject and rebid the Turf Maintenance contract
The Lansdale Borough Council approved the fiscal year 2026 budget, adopted an ordinance fixing the real estate tax rate at 8.5 mills, and adopted resolutions updating fee schedules and land‑development approvals. It also rejected all bids for the Turf Maintenance Contract and ordered a rebid, and adopted several parking and traffic ordinances. All motions were approved unanimously.
- Adopted FY 2026 budget (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 1994 fixing real estate tax rate at 8.5 mills (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 25-29 re‑establishing schedule of fees and charges (unanimous)
- Rejected all bids for Turf Maintenance Contract and authorized rebidding (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 1995 adding a handicap parking space at 891 Wedgewood Drive (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 1996 adding parking on East Main Street (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 1996 changing speed limit to 25 mph on W. Main Street from Cannon Ave to Valley Forge Rd (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 25-30 granting preliminary and final land‑development approval for 215 S. Broad Street (unanimous)
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will approve the November 17, 2025 minutes and receive updates from its subcommittee and the Lansdale Business Association. It will discuss the Economic Development Incentive Program and consider a façade grant application for Elm Terrace Gardens. Old business includes Main Street Matters, and the meeting will conclude with public comment and announcements of upcoming community events.
- Approval of Minutes – November 17, 2025
- Review Economic Development Incentive Program
- Façade Grant Application: Elm Terrace Gardens
- Main Street Matters
- Lansdale Farmers’ Market 2025 Season (May 10 – Dec 20)
The Economic Development Committee approved the November 17, 2025 minutes with a 6‑0 vote. It approved a $5,000 grant to Elm Terrace Gardens for 2026. The committee also allowed an extension for the McQuillin Studio storefront repaint project and set the 2026 subcommittee to meet regularly outside the monthly meetings.
- Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (6-0 vote)
- Approved $5,000 grant to Elm Terrace Gardens for 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved extension for McQuillin Studio project and requested new contract filing (unanimous)
- Set subcommittee to meet regularly outside scheduled monthly meetings (unanimous)
Electric Committee
The Lansdale Electric Committee will meet on December 3, 2025 to review several items. It will approve the previous meeting minutes and discuss the proposed 2026 fee schedule. The agenda also includes an update on the ARLE & GLG application, a discussion of the final budget and capital expenditures, and a review of holiday lights along the Business District.
- Approval of Minutes
- 2026 Fee Schedule
- ARLE & GLG Application Update
- Final Budget & Capital Expenditures Discussion
- Holiday Lights along Business District
The Electric Committee approved the November 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. The committee discussed proposed 2026 fee schedule adjustments, recording a 3‑0 vote but no formal approval. It reviewed two Green Light‑Go program scoping applications and the 2026 budget request without making decisions. A resident request about holiday lighting on West Main Street was noted, and staff will prepare budget options for a future meeting.
- Approved November 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will consider votes on changing the speed limit on the 800 block of W Main Street and adding pedestrian safety signage and crosswalks. The body will also receive updates on several ongoing signage and road marking projects.
- Vote on speed limit change for 800 block of W Main Street
- Vote on triangular pedestrian crossing signage at Main Street and Susquehanna Ave
- Vote on adding crosswalks at Main Street and Mitchell Street
- Update on ordinance for dumpsters on Borough roads
- Update on West 6th Street 'Children at Play' signage
The committee approved the November 5 minutes and voted 3‑0 to send a letter to PennDOT asking to reduce the speed limit on Main Street from 35 mph to 25 mph. It decided no additional pedestrian‑crossing signage is needed after recent street improvements, and set parking markings on E Main Street to small T‑mark lines. The board noted that a crosswalk at Main and Mitchell cannot be built now because the curbs are not ADA‑compliant and will be revisited in 2026.
- Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved letter to PennDOT to change Main Street speed limit to 25 mph (3‑0)
- Decided no additional pedestrian‑crossing signage needed after recent improvements
- Set E Main Street parking markings to small T‑mark lines (two spots near dentist office)
- Determined Main & Mitchell crosswalk cannot be added now; will address with 2026 curb replacement
Code Enforcement & Land Planning Committee
The Code Enforcement and Land Planning Committee will review preliminary and final land development plans for 215 S. Broad St and consider an annual junkyard license for Mattero's at 316 W Seventh St. The meeting also includes a discussion on updating the fee schedule and a report from the Planning Commission.
- 215 S. Broad St – Preliminary & Final Land Development
- 316 W Seventh St – Annual Junkyard License for Mattero's
- Discuss Fee Schedule
- Update – Lead Safe – Sample Ordinance
- Zoning Hearing Board: 930 Wedgewood Dr addition request
The committee unanimously approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the Lansdale Borough Council's approval of the proposed development at 215 S. Broad St, which will replace a 10‑unit boarding house with five three‑story townhomes. Finally, the committee unanimously approved the annual renewal of the junkyard license for 316 W. Seventh St.
- Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous 3‑0)
- Approved Lansdale Borough Council approval of 215 S. Broad St development (unanimous 3‑0)
- Approved annual junkyard license renewal for 316 W. Seventh St (unanimous 3‑0)
Work Sessions
The Borough Council will hold a work session to discuss committee reports and a motion to approve the December 3, 2025, check warrant. The session includes a period for resident public comment on agenda items.
- Proposed approval of a $2,527,453.00 check warrant
- Payment of $782,182.91 to American Municipal Power for October usage
- Payment of $285,249.61 to Doli Construction Corporation for Edgemont sanitary payment #1
- Payment of $216,714.00 to Asplundh Engineering Services LLC for the main sub relay project
- Payment of $150,773.00 to JNS Paving & Excavating Corp for the 2025 Trail Paving Project
At the work session, Councilwoman Oglesby moved to approve the check warrant, which was seconded by Councilman Carroll and passed unanimously. The Electric Committee approved the schedule of fees and charges for 2026. No other substantive actions were taken; remaining items were slated for the next regular council meeting.
- Approve check warrant (unanimously approved)
- Approve 2026 electric fee schedule (approved)
Parks & Recreation Committee
The committee will consider final payments for two infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes updates on the Comprehensive Plan and a schedule of December winter events at Railroad Plaza.
- Final payment to Couzins Inc. for W. 5th Street Park Rehabilitation Project: $116,522.50
- Final payment to JNS Paving and Excavating for Trail Paving Project: $20,236.75
- Comprehensive Plan update
- Winter events at Railroad Plaza including Tree Lighting, TubaChristmas, Santa House, and Menorah Lighting
The Parks & Recreation Committee approved the November 5, 2025 minutes. It also approved the final payment of $20,236.75 to JNS Paving and Excavating for the Trail Paving Project. Additionally, it approved the final payment of $117,092.50 to Couzins Inc. for the W. 5th Street Park Rehabilitation Project. All motions passed with a 2-0 vote.
- Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (2-0)
- Approved final payment $20,236.75 to JNS Paving for Trail Paving Project (2-0)
- Approved final payment $117,092.50 to Couzins Inc. for W. 5th Street Park Rehabilitation (2-0)
Administration & Finance Committee
The Administration & Finance Committee will review the November 5 meeting minutes and the October 31 financial report. It will consider several action items, including approval of the 2026 budget, a real estate tax ordinance, and a request to rebid turf maintenance contracts. The committee will also discuss updating the police pension plan language to align with Act 600 and a Univest revolving loan.
- Approval of 2026 budget
- Ordinance Real Estate Tax ordinance
- Turf Maintenance – reject bids and rebid
- Police Pension Plan – update language to match Act 600
- Univest Revolving Loan
The Administration & Finance Committee approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0). It moved the 2026 budget and the ordinance setting the 2026 real estate tax at 8.5 mils to council (both 3‑0). The committee also rejected the current turf‑maintenance bids and ordered a rebid, and approved updating the police pension plan language to match Act 600 (each 3‑0).
- Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Moved 2026 budget to council (3-0)
- Moved ordinance to set 2026 real estate tax at 8.5 mils to council (3-0)
- Rejected turf maintenance bids and ordered rebid (3-0)
- Approved update of police pension plan language to match Act 600 (3-0)
Public Works & WWTP Committee
The committee will consider action items regarding wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and stormwater infrastructure. The meeting includes updates on road striping and discussions on a road degradation ordinance.
- Neshaminy Creek Stormwater Project
- Cannon Avenue & Poplar Street Sanitary Sewer
- Whites Road Chemical Feed Automation
- Edgemont Avenue and West Third Street Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
- Road Degradation Ordinance
The committee approved the meeting minutes by a 2-0 vote. It voted to forward to full council acceptance of Entech proposals for the Neshaminy Creek stormwater project and the Cannon Avenue & Poplar Street sanitary sewer projects, each not to exceed $24,800. It also voted to forward a Keystone proposal for Whites Road chemical feed automation not to exceed $42,250. The committee approved Payment #2 (final) for the Edgemont Avenue sewer rehabilitation in the amount of $29,950.61 and recorded a negative change order of -$44,158.78. Additionally, it approved Change Order #1 for West Third Street sewer rehabilitation ($14,267.25) and Payment #3 (final) for the same project ($43,995.86).
- Approved meeting minutes (2-0)
- Voted to forward Entech stormwater financing proposal ($24,800) to full council
- Voted to forward Entech sanitary sewer financing proposal ($24,800) to full council
- Voted to forward Keystone automation proposal ($42,250) to full council
- Approved Payment #2 (final) for Edgemont Ave sewer rehab $29,950.61; noted negative change order -$44,158.78
- Approved Change Order #1 for West Third St sewer rehab $14,267.25
- Approved Payment #3 (final) for West Third St sewer rehab $43,995.86
Environmental Advisory Commission
The Environmental Advisory Commission will review minutes, recap past events, and discuss updates on the Parks and Rec Plan and Active Transportation Plan. The group plans to form an energy subcommittee and finalize a draft ordinance for the Shade Tree Commission.
- Review and approve October meeting minutes
- Update on Parks and Rec Plan
- Update on Active Transportation Plan
- Shade tree commission Ordinance – finish draft
- Energy subcommittee – forming committee and securing room
The Environmental Advisory Commission voted to approve the minutes from the October meeting. No other resolutions, approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded. The commission discussed upcoming events, subcommittee work, and member positions, but those items were not decided at this meeting.
- Approved October meeting minutes
Business Meetings
The Lansdale Borough Council will approve the October 2025 Treasurer's Report and the November 19 check warrant, hear a conditional‑use request for 217 W. Main Street and a 2026 budget presentation, and consider several motions. Key proposals include an electric rate increase, additional library funding, economic incentives for Rex Heat Treat, and an honorary street naming. Residents may address the council for up to five minutes on any item.
- Motion to adopt Res. 25‑25 re: electric rate increase (Councilman Carroll)
- Motion to adopt Res. 25‑24 re: economic incentives for Rex Heat Treat (Councilman Carroll)
- Motion to approve additional funding for the Lansdale Library (Councilwoman Oglesby)
- Motion to adopt Res. 25‑23 honoring Chief Jay Daveler by naming Vine St. (Councilwoman Oglesby)
- Motion to authorize purchase of a backhoe for Public Works (Councilman Breish)
The borough council approved the conditional use request for 217 W. Main Street, allowing a commercial kitchen, event space and apartments. It also authorized several large grant applications, including an $848,296 request for Memorial Park infrastructure and a $366,434 request for the York & Susquehanna Playground. Additional actions included $132,500 library funding, new electric rate resolutions, and the adoption of multiple resolutions and ordinances, all passed unanimously.
- Approved conditional use for 217 W. Main St (unanimously)
- Authorized $848,296 Memorial Park grant application (unanimously)
- Authorized $366,434 York & Susquehanna Playground grant application (unanimously)
- Approved $132,500 additional funding for Lansdale Public Library (unanimously)
- Adopted Resolution 25-25 establishing new electric rates (unanimously)
- Adopted Resolution 25-24 granting economic incentives to Rex Heat Treat (unanimously)
- Authorized honorary renaming of Vine Street as Chief Jay Daveler Way (unanimously)
- Approved two special events: Menorah Lighting (Dec 14) and Procession for Our Lady of Guadalupe (Dec 12) (unanimously)
Zoning Hearing Board
The Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on November 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Lansdale Borough Hall. The board will consider an application from HarpCon, LLC to construct three townhouses at 134 W. 6th Street and to request several variances from the Class C Residential Zoning District requirements. The board will also consider an application from 117 S. Broad PROPCO LLC and affiliates for sign variances on the property at 117 S. Broad Street in the Industrial Zoning District. After the hearing the board will discuss the applications and render its decisions, or may schedule a follow‑up meeting if more time is needed.
- HarpCon, LLC seeks variances for lot width, side yard setbacks, parking in side yard, front entry garage, and garage setback at 134 W. 6th St. (Class C Residential)
- 117 S. Broad PROPCO LLC seeks a variance to allow a 46 sq ft projecting sign (vs 15 sq ft limit) at 117 S. Broad St. (Industrial)
- 117 S. Broad PROPCO LLC seeks a variance to allow a 73 sq ft free‑standing sign (vs 24 sq ft limit) at 117 S. Broad St. (Industrial)
Planning Commission
The Lansdale Planning Commission will approve minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting, consider a preliminary and final land development project at 215 S Broad St, and discuss a proposed amendment for electric‑vehicle charging. The commission will also hear a conditional‑use request for 217 W Main St and note upcoming Zoning Hearing Board meetings.
- Approval of October 20, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
- 215 S Broad St – Preliminary & final land development review
- Proposed EV charging amendment (old business)
- 217 W Main St – Conditional use hearing scheduled for Nov 19, 2025
- Zoning Hearing Board meeting on Nov 18, 2025 at 134 W Sixth St and 117 S Broad St
The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting (7‑0). It also unanimously approved both preliminary and final land development for 215 S. Broad St., granting required waivers and subject to the listed review letters. The commission recommended forwarding the proposed EV charging amendment to the Montgomery County Planning Commission. Upcoming hearings were scheduled for 217 W. Main St. and 134 W. Sixth St.
- Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved preliminary and final land development for 215 S. Broad St., with waivers (7-0)
- Recommended forwarding EV charging amendment to Montgomery County Planning Commission
Economic Development Committee
The committee will review the Economic Development Incentive Program and the Façade Improvement Grant. Members will also discuss a façade grant application for Elm Terrace Gardens.
- Review of Economic Development Incentive Program
- Review of Façade Improvement Grant
- Façade Grant Application for Elm Terrace Gardens
The Economic Development Committee approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote. The Elm Terrace Gardens facade grant application for $5,000 was tabled for further consideration next month. No other actions were formally decided at this meeting.
- Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Tabled Elm Terrace Gardens $5,000 facade grant application (no vote recorded)
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will review old business including a dumpster ordinance and sign updates, and vote on removing parking signs and approving holiday events.
- Vote to remove 'No Parking' signs at 42 E Main Street
- Vote to approve Lansdale Menorah Lighting on Dec 14
- Vote to approve Our Lady of Guadalupe procession on Dec 12
- Vote to approve handicap parking space at 891 Wedgewood Drive
- Review of ordinance regarding dumpsters on Borough Roads
The Public Safety Committee voted 3-0 to approve the Lansdale Menorah lighting for Dec. 14, 2025. It also approved a procession for Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12, 2025, and a handicap parking space at 891 Wedgewood Drive, each with a 3-0 vote. The committee also adopted the meeting minutes from Oct. 1, 2025.
- Approved Lansdale Menorah lighting for Dec. 14, 2025 (3-0)
- Approved Our Lady of Guadalupe procession for Dec. 12, 2025 (3-0)
- Approved handicap parking space at 891 Wedgewood Drive (3-0)
- Adopted October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (approved)
Code Enforcement & Land Planning Committee
The Code Enforcement & Land Planning Committee will approve the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss a Lead Safe sample ordinance. The committee will receive updates on permits, a Planning Commission report from the October 20 meeting, and upcoming Zoning Hearing Board dates. Public comment will be invited before any votes are taken.
- Approval of October 1, 2025 meeting minutes
- Lead Safe – Sample Ordinance
- Planning Commission report from October 20, 2025 meeting
- Zoning Hearing Board meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM, locations 134 W. Sixth St & 117 S. Broad St
- Public comment period
The Code Enforcement and Land Planning Committee approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 3‑to‑0 vote. No other agenda items were approved, denied, or tabled; the remaining topics were discussed or reported as status updates. The next committee meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2025.
- Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 3‑0)
Work Sessions
The Lansdale Borough Council work session will vote on a motion to approve a retroactive check warrant covering expenses dated October 29, 2025, totaling $1,917,271.00. Committee chairs will present reports from Administration & Finance, Code Enforcement & Land Planning, Economic Development, Electric, Parks & Recreation, Public Safety, and Public Works. Residents will have a limited public‑comment period, and the next regular business meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2025.
- Motion to approve retroactive check warrant for Oct 29 2025 ($1,917,271.00)
- Motion to approve Police Pension MMO (details not specified)
- Committee reports from Administration & Finance, Code Enforcement & Land Planning, Economic Development, Electric, Parks & Recreation, Public Safety, and Public Works
- Public comment limited to 5 minutes per resident
- Announcement: next Business Meeting on Wednesday, Nov 19 2025
The Lansdale Borough Council approved the check warrant presented by Councilwoman Oglesby. The council also approved the minimum municipal obligation of $1,234,039 for the 2026 Lansdale Police Pension Plan. Both motions were approved unanimously.
- Approved check warrant (unanimous)
- Approved 2026 police pension minimum municipal obligation of $1,234,039 (unanimous)
Parks & Recreation Committee
The committee will consider grant applications for park repairs and playground projects. Members will also vote on the 2026 seasonal salary schedule and review the 2026 fee schedule.
- PA Local Share Account Grant Application for Memorial Park sidewalk and curbing repairs
- PA Local Share Account Grant Application for York & Susquehanna Park playground project
- 2026 Seasonal Salary Schedule approval
- 2026 Fee Schedule presentation
- W. 5th Street Playground and Wedgewood Park Traffic Garden openings on 11/8
The Parks & Recreation Committee approved the October 1, 2025 minutes. It adopted resolutions to submit PA Local Share Account grant applications for the Memorial Park sidewalk, curbing and parking lot rehabilitation project and for the York & Susquehanna Playground project. The committee also approved the 2026 seasonal salary schedule. All motions passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote.
- Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Adopted resolution to submit LSA grant for Memorial Park sidewalk, curbing, and parking lot rehabilitation (3-0)
- Adopted resolution to submit LSA grant for York & Susquehanna Playground project (3-0)
- Approved 2026 seasonal salary schedule (3-0)
Administration & Finance Committee
The Lansdale Administration & Finance Committee will review updates on the 2026 budget, recent audits, and engineering service rates. It will discuss several possible actions, including a revised police pension MMO, a Jr. Councilperson program, naming Chief Jay Daveler Way on the Vine St. connector, and additional funding for the library. An informational item on an electric rate increase will also be presented.
- Revised Police Pension MMO (possible action)
- Jr. Councilperson program (possible action)
- Naming of Chief Jay Daveler Way on Vine St. connector (possible action)
- Library additional funding request (possible action)
- Electric rate increase (informational)
The Administration & Finance Committee approved three motions to forward to Council: a $132,500 library funding request, the revised Police Pension MMO, and the honorary renaming of Vine Street to Chief Jay Daveler Way. It also approved starting a Junior Councilperson program for students in zip code 19446. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.
- Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Approved $132,500 additional library funding through 12/31/2025 (3-0)
- Approved revised Police Pension MMO (3-0)
- Approved honorary naming of Vine Street to Chief Jay Daveler Way (3-0)
- Approved moving forward to Council to start Junior Councilperson program for zip 19446 (3-0)
Public Works & WWTP Committee
The committee will consider approvals for a backhoe, a zero-turn mower, and a laboratory HVAC duct proposal. Members will also discuss an LSA grant for a vacuum truck and provide updates on road striping and sewer pipe replacement.
- Backhoe purchase approval
- Laboratory HVAC Duct Proposal
- Zero Turn Mower for Municipal Complex
- LSA Grant for Vacuum Truck & Resolution
- Road Degradation Ordinance
The committee approved the October 1 minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It voted to put forth motions to the full council to approve a $185,927.29 backhoe purchase, a $24,720 HVAC duct replacement, a $17,034.65 zero‑turn mower, and a $5,000 grant‑writing service. No updates were reported for the Road Degradation Ordinance or Borough Standards Construction Details.
- Approved October 1 minutes (3‑0)
- Recommended backhoe purchase up to $185,927.29 (motion to council)
- Recommended HVAC duct replacement for $24,720 (motion to council)
- Recommended zero‑turn mower purchase for $17,034.65 (motion to council)
- Recommended grant‑writing services up to $5,000 (motion to council)
- No updates on Road Degradation Ordinance (status unchanged)
- No updates on Borough Standards Construction Details (status unchanged)
Electric Committee
The Lansdale Electric Committee will discuss the results of its rate study, consider 2026 rate adjustments, review the 2026 electric fund operational budget and capital outlay, and receive updates on utility billing and department operations. The meeting also includes a presentation on AMPT transmission reliability and time for old and new business.
- Rate Study Results
- 2026 Rate Adjustments
- 2026 Electric Fund Operational Budget
- 2026 Electric Capital Outlay
- Utility Billing Update
The Electric Committee unanimously approved the October 2025 minutes (3‑0). It also voted unanimously (3‑0) to implement a 15% across‑the‑board electric rate increase effective January 1, 2026. Other agenda items were reviewed but no further actions were taken.
- Approved October 2025 minutes (3‑0)
- Approved 15% electric rate increase effective Jan 1 2026 (3‑0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to discuss land development and conditional use applications. The body will also review a proposed amendment regarding EV charging.
- Preliminary & Final Land Development for 817 W Main St
- Conditional Use Application for 217 W Main St
- Proposed EV Charging Amendment
The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting (6‑0). The commission also unanimously approved the conditional use request for 217 W. Main St., allowing five upper‑level apartments and a ground‑floor event space (6‑0). The 817 W. Main St. land‑development application was sent back to the applicant for revisions, and the proposed EV‑charging amendment was referred to staff for further comment.
- Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved conditional use for 217 W. Main St., five apartments (6-0)
- Requested revisions to 817 W. Main St. land‑development plans
- Referred EV charging amendment to staff for comment
Economic Development Committee
The committee will consider a proposed economic incentive for Rex Heat Treat and a façade grant application for Elm Terrace Gardens. It will also discuss downtown revitalization with Barry Cassidy and review updates from the subcommittee and LBA. Old business includes Main Street matters, and the meeting will note upcoming community events.
- Rex Heat Treat Economic Incentive
- Façade Grant Application: Elm Terrace Gardens
- Discussion with Barry Cassidy – Downtown Revitalization
- Main Street Matters (old business)
- Lansdale Farmers Market 2025 season (May 10 – Dec 20)
The committee approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved a retroactive electric‑billing incentive for Rex Heat Treat, also 7‑0. The façade grant request from Elm Terrace Gardens was tabled with no vote recorded. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved retroactive electric‑billing incentive for Rex Heat Treat (7-0)
- Tabled Elm Terrace Gardens façade grant application (no vote)
Environmental Advisory Commission
The Environmental Advisory Commission will review and approve the August meeting minutes. Members will recap recent events and discuss promotion of upcoming activities. Subcommittee reports on shade‑tree ordinance, energy initiatives, and plastic‑reduction measures will be presented. The commission will decide on renewing Rob G’s term for three additional years.
- Review and approve August meeting minutes
- Shade‑tree commission ordinance draft to be presented to Planning and Code
- Energy subcommittee ready for 100 – forming subcommittee and drafting adoption article
- Plastic‑reduction subcommittee updates, including new draft ordinance changes
- Renew Rob G’s term for three more years on the 17th
The Environmental Advisory Commission voted to approve the August meeting minutes. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the meeting covered event recaps, subcommittee updates, and public comments.
- Approved August meeting minutes
Business Meetings
The Borough Council will consider several action items, including additional funding for the public library and awarding a municipal trash collection contract. The meeting also includes votes on handicap parking ordinances and grant applications for signage and trees.
- Proposed $55,000 in additional funding for the Lansdale Public Library
- Awarding the municipal property trash and leaf collection bid to BFI Waste Services of Pennsylvania, LLC
- Resolution 25-21 to apply for a $10,000 PECO Green Region grant for interpretive signage and trees
- Ordinance 1992 to add handicap parking at 435 Perkiomen Ave and 616 Derstine Ave
- Final payment of $71,087.45 to James D. Morrissey, Inc. for the 2024 Liquid Fuels Roads Program
The Lansdale Borough Council unanimously approved several financial and operational items, including the Treasurer's Report, a check warrant, and meeting minutes. It awarded the refuse and recycling contract to BFI Waste Services (Republic Services) and approved $55,000 in additional funding for the public library. The council also adopted a resolution to apply for a PECO Green Region Grant and passed ordinances adding handicap parking spaces and creating a handicapped parking zone. Additional approvals included a payment to a road contractor, a chemical supply contract, and reappointments to the Planning and Environmental Advisory Commissions.
- Approved Treasurer's Report for September 2025 (unanimously)
- Approved check warrant for October 15, 2025 (unanimously)
- Awarded refuse and recycling contract to BFI Waste Services d/b/a Republic Services (unanimously)
- Approved $55,000 additional funding for Lansdale Public Library (unanimously)
- Adopted Resolution 25-21 to apply for PECO Green Region Grant (unanimously)
- Adopted Ordinance amending traffic code to add handicap parking at 435 Perkiomen Ave and 616 Derstine Ave (unanimously)
- Authorized ordinance to establish Handicapped Parking Zone at 619 W. Mt Vernon St (unanimously)
- Approved payment of $71,087.45 to James D. Morrissey, Inc. for 2024 Liquid Fuels Roads Program (unanimously)
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will discuss traffic study progress and a co-responder agreement. The body is scheduled to vote on new signage, handicap parking, loading zones, and dumpster restrictions.
- Vote on 'Slow Down - Children at Play' signs for W. 6th Street
- Vote on handicap parking space at 619 W. Mt Vernon
- Vote on Main Street loading zones for Expedited Service
- Vote on permit requirements for dumpsters on Borough Streets
- Discussion of parking complaints at North Richardson Ave and West 3rd Street
The committee approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes and confirmed that the no‑right‑turn rule on North Wales Road is now enforced. The co‑responder program will continue through the 31st with a hiring goal for January. A handicap parking space at 619 W. Mt Vernon was approved by a 3‑0 vote, while the “Slow Down – Children at Play” sign request for W 6th Street was tabled for the next meeting. Signage for permit parking on West 3rd and Richardson was corrected.
- Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Enforced no‑right‑turn onto North Wales Rd (effective now)
- Co‑responder program continued through the 31st
- Permit parking signage on West 3rd and Richardson corrected
- Tabled “Slow Down‑Children at Play” sign request for W 6th Street
- Approved handicap parking space at 619 W. Mt Vernon (3‑0)
Code Enforcement & Land Planning Committee
The Code Enforcement & Land Planning Committee will approve the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hold an informational hearing on a conditional use request for 217 W. Main St. The committee will review a sample Lead Safe ordinance. Additional agenda items include departmental permit updates and reports from the Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board.
- Approve September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
- 217 W. Main St – Conditional Use Hearing (informational only)
- Lead Safe – Sample Ordinance review
- Planning Commission report from September 15, 2025 meeting
- Zoning Hearing Board meetings: Sep 16, 2025 at 100 Penn St and Oct 21, 2025 at 220 E Sixth St
The Code Enforcement & Land Planning Committee approved the September 3, 2025 minutes with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. No other actions were approved; the committee discussed a conditional use hearing for 217 W Main St, a draft lead‑safe ordinance, and permit requirements for architectural fences, but deferred any decisions. The next meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2025.
- Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 3‑0)
Work Sessions
The Lansdale Borough Council will vote to approve the check warrant attached to the agenda for October 1, 2025, covering departmental payments that total $1,358,921.00. Committee reports from Administration & Finance, Code Enforcement & Land Planning, Economic Development, Electric, Parks & Recreation, Public Safety, and Public Works will be presented. Residents may address the council for up to five minutes each during the public comment period. The meeting will adjourn after announcing the next business meeting on October 15, 2025.
- Approval of check warrant ($8,650.00 item) for October 1, 2025
- Committee reports from seven standing committees
- Public comment limited to 5 minutes per resident
- Announcement of business meeting on October 15, 2025
- Payments in warrant include $864,370.05 to American Municipal Power and $112,373.49 to Charles Schwab Trust Bank
The council unanimously approved adding the executive‑session item to the agenda, appointed Lieutenant Ryan Devlin as acting Police Chief, and approved the check warrant. It also approved $55,000 in additional funds for the Lansdale Library and ratified the contract for the co‑responder service for the remainder of 2025.
- Unanimously approved motion to add executive‑session action item to agenda
- Unanimously appointed Lieutenant Ryan Devlin as acting Police Chief
- Unanimously approved the check warrant
- Approved $55,000 additional funding for the Lansdale Library
- Approved contract for the co‑responder service for the remainder of 2025
Parks & Recreation Committee
The committee will consider a motion to apply for the PECO Green Region Grant Program. Members will also receive updates on several active park and pool infrastructure projects.
- Application for PECO Green Region Grant Program for interpretative signage and trees
- W. 5th Street Playground Rehabilitation update
- White’s Road Pool Renovation update
- Park Trail Paving Project update
- Wissahickon Park Building Code Blue Shelter opening November 1
The Parks & Recreation Committee approved the September 3, 2025 minutes with a 2‑0 vote. It also approved a motion to apply for a PECO Green Region grant, up to $10,000 with a 50% match, also by a 2‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken; the remaining items were informational updates.
- Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (2-0)
- Approved motion to apply for PECO grant up to $10,000 (2-0)
Administration & Finance Committee
The Administration & Finance Committee will approve the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes and review the financial report dated September 30, 2025. The committee will receive updates on the 2026 budget and the 2023 audit. It will also consider awarding the contract for municipal solid waste, recyclables, and leaves.
- Approve September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
- Review financial report as of 9/30/2025
- Update on 2026 budget
- Update on 2023 audit
- Bid award for municipal solid waste, recyclables & leaves contract
The Administration & Finance Committee approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes, awarded the municipal solid waste recyclables and leaves contract, and authorized an additional $55,000 for the Library. All three motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. The library funding is intended to help cover a shortfall in the 2025 budget.
- Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved bid award for Municipal Solid Waste Recyclables and leaves contract (3-0)
- Approved additional $55,000 library funding (3-0)
Public Works & WWTP Committee
The Public Works & WWTP Committee will vote on a $71,087.45 payment for the 2024 Liquid Fuels Road Program. It will award the DelPAC 1525 Aluminum Chloride contract and accept a proposal for laboratory HVAC ductwork. The committee will consider a proposed Road Degradation Ordinance. Updates on Main Street paving, PennDOT striping, and the WWTP/MS4 will be presented.
- $71,087.45 payment for 2024 Liquid Fuels Road Program (Payment #3)
- Award of DelPAC 1525 Aluminum Chloride contract
- Acceptance of Laboratory HVAC Duct proposal
- Consideration of Road Degradation Ordinance
- Update on Main Street paving
The committee approved the September 3, 2025 minutes by a 2‑0 vote. It voted to recommend the full council approve a final payment of $71,087.45 for the 2024 Liquid Fuels Road Program. It voted to recommend the full council award the DelPAC 1525 Aluminum Chloride contract to USALCO. The Laboratory HVAC Duct proposal was tabled until the November meeting.
- Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
- Recommended full council approve final payment $71,087.45 for 2024 Liquid Fuels Road Program
- Recommended full council award DelPAC 1525 Aluminum Chloride contract to USALCO
- Tabled Laboratory HVAC Duct proposal until November meeting
Electric Committee
The Lansdale Electric Committee will consider approving the previous meeting minutes and receive updates on the rate study, the 2025 year‑to‑date and 2026 budget, capital projects, electric billing, and department operations. The agenda also includes discussion of old and new business items.
- Approval of Minutes
- Rate Study Update
- 2025 Year YTD & 2026 Budget
- Capital Project Update
- Electric Billing Update
The committee voted 3-0 to approve the meeting minutes from September 2025. No other actions were decided; the remaining agenda items were updates and reviews.
- Approved September 2025 minutes (3-0)
Parking Authority
The Lansdale Parking Authority meeting will consider approval of minutes and a motion to remove kiosks from parking lots and terminate related software contracts. The board will also receive a Treasurer’s report and updates on the SEPTA parking garage passes and a Pennoni evaluation of parking lot maintenance. Public comment will be allowed before the meeting is adjourned.
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Motion to remove kiosks from parking lots and terminate software contracts
- Treasurer’s report
- SEPTA parking garage passes update (Joe Clement)
- Pennoni parking lot maintenance evaluation (John Ernst)
The Authority approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also voted 3‑0 to remove all parking kiosks from Authority‑owned lots and terminate the related software contracts immediately.
- Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
- Authorized removal of parking kiosks in all Authority lots and termination of software contracts effective immediately (3‑0)
Business Meetings
The council will consider a series of motions including financial approvals, ordinance adoptions, contract awards, and personnel appointments. Councilwoman Oglesby will move to appoint Lt. Devlin as Acting Police Chief effective November 1, and Councilwoman Razzak will move to adopt Ordinances 1989 and 1990 establishing unoccupied and foreclosure property registries and to authorize an agreement with Hera for the foreclosure registry. Additional actions include approving the Merakey co‑responder agreement through Dec 31 2025, awarding the snow‑plowing contract to PK Moyer & Sons, and approving change order #1 for the West 5th St. Park Rehabilitation project.
- Appoint Lt. Devlin as Acting Police Chief (effective Nov 1)
- Adopt Ordinance 1989 (unoccupied property registry) and Ordinance 1990 (foreclosure property registry)
- Approve Merakey co‑responder agreement through Dec 31 2025
- Award snow‑plowing contract to PK Moyer & Sons
- Approve change order #1 for W. 5th St. Park Rehabilitation project
The council unanimously approved routine financial items, appointed Lt. Ryan Devlin as acting Police Chief effective Nov. 1, 2025, and adopted several ordinances including a fire‑prevention registration requirement and a foreclosure‑property registration ordinance. It also approved contracts for a mental‑health co‑responder, snow‑plow equipment, a chemical feed system, and a mutual‑aid electric agreement, and appointed members to the Human Relations Commission and Parking Authority.
- Approved Treasurer's Report for August 2025 (unanimously)
- Approved September 17 check warrant (unanimously)
- Appointed Lt. Ryan Devlin as acting Police Chief (unanimously)
- Adopted Ordinance 1989 amending Fire Prevention Code (unanimously)
- Adopted Ordinance 1990 adding Chapter 308 for foreclosure property registration (unanimously)
- Authorized agreement with Hera Property Registry for foreclosure registration services with added restrictions (unanimously)
- Approved contract for mental‑health co‑responder with Merakey Montgomery County Services (unanimously)
- Approved $359,450 contract with Eastern Environmental Contractors for PAC Chemical Feed System (unanimously)
Economic Development Committee
The Lansdale Economic Development Committee will meet to approve the August 2025 minutes and discuss committee business. The agenda includes updates on subcommittees and the Lansdale Business Association, along with a discussion of the 'Business of the Month'. The meeting will also feature a list of upcoming community events.
- Approval of August 18, 2025 minutes
- Lansdale Farmers Market 2025 Season
- Beer Tasting Festival at Memorial Park
- First Friday Chili Cook Off
- Southeastern Pennsylvania Symphony Orchestra 54th season
The committee voted 7‑0 to approve the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes. Members discussed transitioning the "Business of the Month" program to a "Business Spotlight" model to reduce workload. The 2020 Downtown Business Improvement District study will be uploaded for review, and the subcommittee will meet separately to explore funding challenges. No other formal actions were taken.
- Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will vote on the appointment of an Acting Chief and the renewal of professional service agreements with Merakey Montgomery County. The body will also consider requests for handicap parking spaces at two specific locations.
- Appointment of Lieutenant Devlin to Acting Chief as of November 1, 2025
- Renewal of Professional Services Agreement with Merakey Montgomery County for 2025 and 2026
- Handicap parking space approval for 435 Perkiomen Ave
- Handicap parking space approval for 616 Derstine Ave
- Progress update on Penonni Traffic Study Recommendations
The committee approved the August 6 minutes and began Phase One of the Penonni traffic study, restricting right‑hand turns at North Wales Road. It also approved a Merakey professional‑services amendment for 2025 (3‑0) and added two handicapped parking spaces at 435 Perkiomen Ave and 616 Derstine Ave (each 3‑0). Finally, Lieutenant Devlin was appointed Acting Chief effective November 1, 2025 (3‑0).
- Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Started Phase One of Penonni traffic study with turn restrictions (no vote recorded)
- Approved Merakey professional‑services amendment for 2025 (3‑0)
- Approved handicapped parking space at 435 Perkiomen Ave (3‑0)
- Approved handicapped parking space at 616 Derstine Ave (3‑0)
- Appointed Lieutenant Devlin as Acting Chief effective Nov 1, 2025 (3‑0)
Code Enforcement & Land Planning Committee
The committee approved the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It then moved the Unoccupied Structure Registry, the Foreclosure Registry, and the HERA Contract to the Lansdale Borough Council for approval, each by a unanimous 2‑to‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were decided.
- Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous 2‑to‑0)
- Moved Unoccupied Structure Registry to Council for approval (unanimous 2‑to‑0)
- Moved Foreclosure Registry to Council for approval (unanimous 2‑to‑0)
- Moved HERA Contract to Council for approval (unanimous 2‑to‑0)
Work Sessions
The Borough Council will hold a work session to discuss committee reports and a motion to approve the check warrant. The session includes a public comment period for residents to speak on agenda items.
- Motion to approve check warrant totaling $1,785,905
- Payment of $1,022,939.09 to American Municipal Power for July power billing
- Payment of $215,470.13 to Delaware Valley Health Trust for September health insurance premiums
- Payment of $152,181.92 to Gordon H Baver, Inc. for Freight House rehab
- Payment of $11,000.00 to Honeywell for Connexo Training
Council approved the check warrant presented by the Administration and Finance Committee with a unanimous vote. The council reviewed a financial update showing $1 million in upcoming fire insurance and police pension revenues and a $3.5 million surplus from a streetscape grant. Members discussed upcoming proposals—including lead‑safety regulations, an after‑hours electric call service, and several park and public‑works projects—but no votes were taken on those items.
- Approved check warrant (unanimous)
Parks & Recreation Committee
The committee voted to approve the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes, passing the motion 3‑0. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of project updates and informational items.
- Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (3-0)
Public Works & WWTP Committee
The Public Works & WWTP Committee will meet to discuss action items regarding snow plowing equipment and wastewater pump station upgrades. The body will also receive updates on paving projects for Poplar, Main, and S. Broad Streets.
- Snow Plowing Equipment w/Operators Contract
- Whites Road PS Chemical Feed Automation Upgrade
- Franklin Street PS/Broadmore Apartments PS Concept Study
- Road Degradation Ordinance
- Borough Standards Construction Details
The committee approved the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑1 vote. It voted to recommend awarding the snow plowing equipment contract to P.K. Moyer and Sons. It also recommended a $359,450 contract to Eastern Environmental Contractors for the Whites Road pump station chemical feed automation upgrade. Finally, it recommended a $32,200 study to Entech Engineering for the Franklin Street/Broadmore Apartments pump‑station concept.
- Approved minutes of Aug 6, 2025 meeting (3-1)
- Recommended award of Snow Plowing Equipment contract to P.K. Moyer and Sons (motion to full council)
- Recommended $359,450 contract to Eastern Environmental Contractors for Whites Road PS chemical feed upgrade (motion to full council)
- Recommended $32,200 study to Entech Engineering for Franklin Street/Broadmore Apartments pump‑station concept (motion to full council)
Electric Committee
The committee voted 3-0 to approve the August 2025 work session minutes. A proposal for an after‑hours call service was reviewed and discussed, but no vote was recorded. The American Municipal Power Mutual Aid Ordinance and Agreement was noted for adoption at the upcoming Business Meeting. Staff provided updates on training and department operations.
- Approved August 2025 work session minutes (3-0)
Environmental Advisory Commission
The Environmental Advisory Commission will review past activities, plan upcoming events like a clean-up and e-waste collection, and discuss a draft shade tree commission ordinance and energy goals.
- Review minutes for July
- Discuss shade tree commission ordinance draft
- Plan e-waste collection at Whites Road
- Review 'Ready for 100' energy initiative
- Discuss social media page for EAC
The commission voted to approve the July 2025 meeting minutes. Members assigned staff to manage tables at the First Friday and Founder’s Day events and scheduled community activities including a bird walk on Oct. 11, an e‑waste collection on Oct. 2, and a rain‑barrel demonstration on Oct. 2. The borough’s $30 rebate for Lansdale citizens was noted as approved. No new business or public comments were presented.
- Approved July 2025 meeting minutes
- Rob Gladfelter and Mike Beuke assigned to staff First Friday table
- Mike Beuke assigned to staff Founder’s Day booth (table 1‑7) and provide location info
- Scheduled bird walk on Oct 11 at Stony Creek (Wayne S)
- Scheduled e‑waste collection on Oct 2 at Whites Road, 9:30‑1
- Scheduled rain‑barrel event on Oct 2 at Well Crafted, 6:30‑7:30
- Noted borough approved $30 rebate for Lansdale citizens
- No new business discussed
Business Meetings
The Lansdale Borough Council approved the July 2025 Treasurer's Report, bills over $1,000, and the July 16 minutes. It also adopted several resolutions and contracts, including the 2026 police pension minimum municipal obligation of $1,317,006, a VOIP service change, and a land‑development waiver for 821 W. 5th St. All actions were approved unanimously.
- Approved Treasurer's Report for July 2025 (unanimously)
- Approved all bills $1,000 and over (unanimously)
- Approved the 2026 Police Pension Plan minimum municipal obligation of $1,317,006 (unanimously)
- Authorized VOIP contract change to ET&T Services (unanimously)
- Granted conditional land‑development waiver to VV821, LLC for 821 W. 5th St. (unanimously)
- Adopted Resolution 25‑20 for unoccupied property registry (unanimously)
- Approved $309,735 contract for 2025 Trails Paving Project to JNS Paving (unanimously)
- Approved $2,179,000 contract for Whites Road Pools Renovation to All State Technology (unanimously)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a sketch plan for 134 W. Sixth St and a plan modification for 1180 Church Rd. The body will also discuss a proposed amendment regarding EV charging.
- 134 W. Sixth St – Sketch Plan
- 1180 Church Rd – Plan Modification
- Proposed EV Charging Amendment
The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 19 and June 21, 2025 meetings (6‑0). It approved the revised plan for 1180 Church Rd, which removes two loading docks and increases pervious coverage. The scheduled Zoning Hearing Board meeting for Tuesday, August 19 was cancelled. No public comments were received.
- Approved meeting minutes from May 19 and June 21, 2025 (unanimous 6‑0)
- Approved plan modification for 1180 Church Rd (no vote tally provided)
- Cancelled Zoning Hearing Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday August 19
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It also voted 5‑0 to recommend that the borough council allocate up to $8,300 from the existing budget to fund a grant application for a five‑year economic development strategic plan.
- Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Recommended up to $8,300 grant funding for five‑year strategic plan (5-0)
Public Safety Committee
The committee voted to approve the renewal of the Co‑Responder program’s service agreement, even though the grant funding has been exhausted. The approved agreement will be sent to the full committee for a final vote. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting. No other actions were decided.
- Approved renewal of Co‑Responder Service Agreement (full committee vote pending)
- Approved meeting minutes for June 4, 2025
Code Enforcement & Land Planning Committee
The Code Enforcement & Land Planning Committee unanimously approved the waiver of land development for 821 W Fifth St. It also moved the Foreclosure Registry Ordinance to the Borough Council, requested a review of the HERA contract alongside that ordinance, and recommended adoption of an Unoccupied Structure registry. The June 4, 2025 meeting minutes were approved as well.
- Approved waiver of land development for 821 W Fifth St (3-0)
- Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Moved Foreclosure Registry Ordinance to Lansdale Borough Council (3-0)
- Requested HERA contract be reviewed with Foreclosure Registry Ordinance (3-0)
- Recommended adoption of Unoccupied Structure registry (3-0)
Work Sessions
Councilwoman Oglesby moved to approve the check warrant attached to the agenda. Councilwoman Razzak seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided during this work session; remaining items were slated for the next business meeting.
- Approved check warrant (unanimous vote)
Parks & Recreation Committee
The Parks & Recreation Committee approved the June 4, 2025 minutes and authorized a final payment of $74,421.66 to Wexcon for the White’s Road Park restroom facility. It awarded the Trail Paving Project to JNS Paving & Excavating for $309,735 and approved a $2,100,000 contract to All State Technology for Phase II of the White’s Road Pool Renovation. All motions passed, with votes recorded as shown.
- Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Approved final payment $74,421.66 to Wexcon for restroom facility (3-0)
- Awarded Trail Paving contract to JNS Paving & Excavating for $309,735 (3-0)
- Awarded Phase II White’s Road Pool Renovation contract to All State Technology for $2,100,000 (2-1)
Administration & Finance Committee
The committee approved the June 4, 2025 minutes (3‑0). It voted to refer the phone system replacement project to the full Council at the next meeting (3‑0). The board also approved naming Chris Shannon as the Berkheimer liaison and TCC delegate, and naming John Ernst as the chief administrative officer for the Police Pension Board (each 3‑0). Finally, the committee moved the police pension Minimum Municipal Obligation to Council for consideration (3‑0).
- Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Referred phone system upgrade to full Council (3-0)
- Named Chris Shannon Berkheimer liaison (3-0)
- Named Chris Shannon TCC delegate (3-0)
- Named John Ernst CAO for Police Pension Board (3-0)
- Moved Police Pension Minimum Municipal Obligation to Council (3-0)
Public Works & WWTP Committee
The Public Works & WWTP Committee approved the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. No other motions were adopted; the board discussed upcoming contracts, project updates, and items still under review. All other items were informational.
- Approved June 4, 2025 Public Works Committee minutes (3-0)
Electric Committee
The committee approved the June 2025 meeting minutes (2‑0). It approved a $9,000 change order to purchase a spare differential bus relay for the main substation (2‑0). It also approved preparing and advertising a mutual aid agreement with American Municipal Power (2‑0). No other formal actions were taken.
- Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
- Approved $9,000 change order for spare differential bus relay (2-0)
- Approved preparation and advertisement of mutual aid agreement with American Municipal Power (2-0)
Economic Development Committee
The committee voted 7‑0 to approve the meeting minutes from June 16, 2025. No other actions were taken; the session included a presentation by DCED regional director Michael Shorr and a review of upcoming borough events. There was no public comment.
- Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
Environmental Advisory Commission
The Environmental Advisory Commission voted to approve the minutes from the June meeting. No other formal actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The remainder of the session consisted of discussion about upcoming events, subcommittee activities, and a budget request for the commission.
- Approved June meeting minutes
Business Meetings
The borough council unanimously approved four motions: the Treasurer's Report for June 2024, the approval of all bills of $1,000 and over, the minutes from the June 4 work session and June 18 business meeting, and the appointment of Christopher Shannon to the Police Pension Board of Trustees for three years. All approvals were recorded as unanimous votes.
- Approved Treasurer's Report for June 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved all bills $1,000 and over (unanimous)
- Approved June 4 work session and June 18 business meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Appointed Christopher Shannon to Police Pension Board for a 3‑year term, effective immediately (unanimous)
Parking Authority
The Lansdale Parking Authority approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. It authorized payment of invoices listed on a spreadsheet. The board adopted Resolution 25-02 to provide match and interim financing for the Discover Lansdale Historic Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program project. It also adopted Resolution 25-03 to allocate interim financing for the restoration of the historic Freight House and to authorize related loan documents. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.
- Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Authorized payment for invoices on attached spreadsheet (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution 25-02 for match and interim financing of Discover Lansdale RACP project (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution 25-03 for interim financing of historic Freight House restoration and loan documents (3-0)
Environmental Advisory Commission
The Environmental Advisory Commission approved the May meeting minutes and voted to add Matt Roth as an associate member. The commission also decided there will be no First Friday event in July and will hold a Second Saturday event at Memorial Park on July 12. No other substantive actions were decided.
- Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Matt Roth as open associate member (unanimous)
- Cancelled July First Friday event; scheduled Second Saturday event at Memorial Park on July 12
Business Meetings
The Lansdale Borough Council unanimously approved the Treasurer's Report for May 2025, the borough's pending bills, and the minutes from recent meetings. It adopted Ordinance 1985 to rezone 864 W. Fifth Street to Class C Residential, authorized bid specifications for trail paving in three parks, and awarded the playground rehabilitation contract to Couzins, Inc. Additional actions included adding handicap parking spaces, restricting right‑turn traffic at North Wales Road, approving a $163,184 payment for the East Main Streetscape, and appointing Christopher Shannon as Treasurer.
- Approved Treasurer's Report for May 2025 (unanimously)
- Adopted Ordinance 1985 rezoning 864 W. Fifth Street to Residential C (unanimously)
- Authorized bid specs for trail paving in Memorial, York & Susquehanna, and Wissahickon Parks (unanimously)
- Awarded $111,525 contract to Couzins, Inc. for W. Fifth Street Playground rehabilitation (unanimously)
- Adopted Ordinance 1986 adding handicap parking at 524 W. Third St and 434 Walnut St (unanimously)
- Authorized ordinance to restrict right‑turn traffic on North Wales Rd at Sycamore/ Lombardy (unanimously)
- Approved $163,184 payment to Scott Building Corp. for East Main Streetscape (unanimously)
- Appointed Christopher Shannon as Treasurer effective immediately (unanimously)
Planning Commission
The commission voted 5‑0 to recommend that the Borough Council approve a zoning map change for 864 W. Fifth St. from Industrial to Residential C. It also voted 5‑0 to approve a Waiver of Land Development for 821 W. Fifth St., contingent on three specified review letters. The Zoning Hearing Board meeting set for June 17 was cancelled, and the minutes from the May 19 meeting were approved for release.
- Recommend rezoning 864 W. Fifth St. to Residential C (5-0)
- Approve Waiver of Land Development for 821 W. Fifth St., contingent on review letters (5-0)
- Cancel Zoning Hearing Board meeting scheduled for June 17
- Approve minutes for May 19, 2025 (procedural)
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved a $5,000 façade grant for 415 N. Broad St. to fund a new ramp and accessible entrance, also by a 7‑0 vote.
- Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved $5,000 façade grant for 415 N. Broad St. (7-0)
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting (3‑0). It approved recommendations for Public Works to paint yellow curbs and install No Parking signs at five locations. The committee also approved a handicap parking space at 150 Oakland Ave (3‑0) and authorized preparation and advertising of a right‑turn restriction ordinance on North Wales Road weekdays from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Sycamore Drive and Lombardy Drive (3‑0).
- Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Approved yellow curb painting and No Parking signs at five locations
- Approved handicap parking space at 150 Oakland Ave (3-0)
- Approved preparation and advertising of right‑turn restriction ordinance for North Wales Road weekdays (3-0)
Code Enforcement & Land Planning Committee
The Code Enforcement and Land Planning Committee approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting by a unanimous 3‑to‑0 vote. No committee business items were reported for June. No other decisions or votes were recorded during the session.
- Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 3‑0)
Work Sessions
The borough council unanimously approved a check warrant as presented by Councilwoman Oglesby. The Economic Development Committee approved a façade grant improvement for Well Crafted, with two members abstaining due to conflicts of interest. The June meeting of the Zoning Hearing Board was cancelled. The council confirmed it will move forward with the WWTP sanitary sewer rehabilitation projects on West Third Street and Edgemont Avenue.
- Approved check warrant (unanimously)
- Approved façade grant improvement for Well Crafted (two abstentions)
- Cancelled June Zoning Hearing Board meeting
- Moved forward with WWTP sanitary sewer rehabilitation projects on W. Third St and Edgemont Ave
Parks & Recreation Committee
The Parks & Recreation Committee approved the May 7 minutes (3‑0). It also approved preparing and advertising bid specifications for the park trail paving project (3‑0). The committee approved an engineering services contract with RVE not to exceed $25,390. The meeting noted a $250,000 Montco 2040 grant with a required 10% match.
- Approved May 7 minutes (3-0)
- Approved preparation and advertisement of bid specs for park trail paving (3-0)
- Approved engineering services contract with RVE up to $25,390
Administration & Finance Committee
The Administration & Finance Committee approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved a five‑year lease for four borough vehicles—two police Tahoes, one treatment‑plant vehicle, and one electric‑plant vehicle—under the Univest program, with ownership for $1 after the term. No other motions were decided at this meeting.
- Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved 5‑year lease for 4 vehicles (ownership for $1 after term)
Public Works & WWTP Committee
The committee approved the May 7, 2025 minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It recommended the final payment of $163,184.13 for the East Main Street streetscape project and put forward motions to the full council to award the W. Third Street sewer rehabilitation contract to TD Construction for $552,772.25 and the Edgemont Avenue sewer rehabilitation contract to DOLI Construction for $359,359.00.
- Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Recommended final payment $163,184.13 for East Main Street streetscape (motion to full council)
- Recommended award of W. Third Street sanitary sewer rehab contract to TD Construction ($552,772.25) (motion to full council)
- Recommended award of Edgemont Avenue sanitary sewer rehab contract to DOLI Construction ($359,359.00) (motion to full council)
Electric Committee
The Lansdale Electric Committee approved the May 2025 meeting minutes, voting 3‑0. The remaining agenda items were presented as updates on billing, capital projects, and department operations, with no further actions taken.
- Approved May 2025 minutes (3-0)
Business Meetings
The borough council unanimously adopted Resolution 25-14 to amend the 2025 fee schedule for several departments. It also approved the purchase of land at 400 W. Main Street, authorized a rezoning hearing for 864 W. Fifth Street, and created a handicapped parking zone at 524 W. Third Street. Additional approvals included a special event, a streetscape change order, a permit for sidewalk removal (7-2), and reappointments to the Economic Development Committee.
- Adopted Resolution 25-14 amending fee schedule for Electric, Public Works, Parks & Rec, Code Enforcement – unanimous
- Accepted $8,000 bid from Little Llama Properties, LCC to purchase 1,979 sq ft at 400 W. Main Street – unanimous
- Authorized draft ordinance and public hearing to consider rezoning 864 W. Fifth Street to Residential C – unanimous
- Authorized ordinance amending Ordinance 985 to establish Handicapped Parking Zone at 524 W. Third Street, Apt A – unanimous
- Approved Cannoneers Annual Family Block Party on September 20, 2025 – unanimous
- Approved Change Order #4 for East Main Streetscape Project, $35,810.68 addition – unanimous
- Authorized submission of PennDOT permit to remove sidewalk bump‑out at 311 W. Main Street – vote 7‑2
- Reappointed Rob Panico, Peter Wellington, and BJ Breish to Economic Development Committee (term to May 31 2028) – unanimous
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission unanimously approved the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0). The commission received a sketch plan for 817 W Main St but took no formal action on the project. The Zoning Hearing Board meeting set for May 20, 2025 was cancelled.
- Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 7‑0)
- No formal action taken on 817 W Main St sketch plan
- Cancelled Zoning Hearing Board meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee approved the April 21 minutes with a 6‑to‑0 vote. It then approved a $3,411 façade grant for Well Crafted, voting 4‑to‑0 with two members abstaining. No new business was reported at this meeting.
- Approved April 21 minutes (6-0)
- Approved $3,411 façade grant for Well Crafted (4-0, 2 abstentions)
Environmental Advisory Commission
The commission voted to delay approval of the April 18 minutes until June. Several upcoming events were also postponed: the Kids to Park Day scavenger hunt was moved due to weather, and the bat release was rescheduled from May 10 to May 24. The board assigned staff to handle invoices and purchases for upcoming events and set follow‑up actions for future programming.
- Postponed approval of April 18 minutes to June
- Postponed Kids to Park Day (environmental scavenger hunt) due to weather
- Postponed Bat Release event from May 10 to May 24
- Rob G. to submit Bat Release invoice to John Ernst
- Rob to purchase table for First Fridays, give receipt to John Ernst, keep table at home
- Sean W. to coordinate August Rain Barrel event with Perkiomen Watershed
- Connie to discuss electronic recycling event with Darren Spielman
- Rob to reach out to Courtney (Parks & Rec) to start Earth Day 2025 planning subcommittee
Parking Authority
The Lansdale Parking Authority approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It also authorized payment for the invoices listed on the attached spreadsheet. Both motions were seconded by Mr. Frascella and passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.
- Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
- Authorized payment for invoices on attached spreadsheet (4‑0)
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee approved the April 2, 2025 minutes (3‑0). It also approved a handicap parking space for 524 W 3rd Street, Apt A (3‑0) and the Cannoneers Annual Family Block Party scheduled for September 20, 2025 (3‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Approved handicap parking space at 524 W 3rd St, Apt A (3-0)
- Approved Cannoneers Annual Family Block Party on 09/20/2025, 12:00-18:00 (3-0)
Code Enforcement & Land Planning Committee
The committee approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting unanimously. After discussion of a proposed rezoning of 864 W Fifth St from Industrial to Residential C, the members unanimously recommended that Lansdale Borough Council approve a hearing on the zoning map change. No public comments were received and no other actions were decided.
- Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous 3‑0)
- Recommended council approve hearing for zoning map change at 864 W Fifth St (unanimous 3‑0)
Work Sessions
The council approved the check warrant presented by Councilwoman Oglesby. The motion was seconded by Councilman Carroll and passed unanimously. No other formal actions were taken; remaining items were reports or proposals for future meetings.
- Approved check warrant (unanimous)
Parks & Recreation Committee
The Parks & Recreation Committee approved the April 2, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were voted on; the remainder of the meeting consisted of project updates, program information, and public comments.
- Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (3-0)
Administration & Finance Committee
The Administration & Finance Committee approved the meeting minutes from April 2, 2025 by a unanimous 3‑to‑0 vote. Other agenda items—including budget amendment discussion, junior councilperson guidelines, a check warrant review, and updates on the finance director search—were only discussed or reviewed with no formal actions taken.
- Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (3-0)
Public Works & WWTP Committee
The committee approved the April 2 minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It voted to recommend to the full council a $35,810.68 Change Order #4 for additional work on the East Main Street streetscape. It also voted to recommend removing the sidewalk extension in front of 311 W. Main Street to create two parking spaces. The committee tabled motions to reject the bids for the W. Third Street and Edgemont Avenue sanitary‑sewer rehabilitation projects.
- Approved April 2 minutes (3-0)
- Recommended Change Order #4 $35,810.68 for East Main Street streetscape (motion to council)
- Recommended removal of sidewalk extension at 311 W. Main St for two parking spaces (motion to council)
- Tabled rejection of bid for W. Third Street sanitary sewer rehabilitation
- Tabled rejection of bid for Edgemont Avenue sanitary sewer rehabilitation
Electric Committee
The committee voted 3-0 to approve the April 2024 meeting minutes. The fee schedule update was reviewed but no adoption vote was recorded. The committee discussed deposit processing, an electric‑vehicle charging ordinance, department operations, the first‑quarter budget, and a $250,000 payment for protective‑relay modernization.
- Approved April 2024 minutes (3-0)
Planning Commission
The commission approved the March 17 meeting minutes with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken; two projects were presented for informational review, and the commission requested additional information before any zoning decisions. No applications were received for the May 20 Zoning Hearing Board. The meeting adjourned at 8:43 P.M.
- Approved March 17 minutes (5-0 unanimous)
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee approved the March 17 minutes by a 6‑0 vote. Members approved a motion for the Borough Solicitor to review guidelines for an Economic Development Corporation and the Façade Grant update, limited to 10 hours, also by a 6‑0 vote. Two Façade Grant applications were approved: $1,641.94 for 307 Derstine Ave and $5,000 for 328 W Main St., each with a 6‑0 vote.
- Approved March 17 minutes (6-0)
- Approved request for solicitor to review Economic Development Corp guidelines (6-0)
- Approved $1,641.94 Façade Grant for 307 Derstine Ave (6-0)
- Approved $5,000 Façade Grant for 328 W Main St (6-0)
Environmental Advisory Commission
The Lansdale Environmental Advisory Commission voted to approve the minutes from the March 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were taken; the commission discussed upcoming events, subcommittee reports, and public comments but did not vote on any of those items.
- Approved March 2025 meeting minutes
Business Meetings
The Borough Council approved a resolution to launch the Lansdale PA Clean Energy and 100% Renewable Energy Initiative. It also adopted new electric and sewer rate resolutions, granted a conditional land‑development waiver to VV1180, LLC, and approved a bid for the W. 5th Street Park playground rehabilitation. All motions were approved unanimously.
- Adopted Resolution 25-10 for the Clean Energy and 100% Renewable Energy Initiative (unanimously approved)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-09 establishing electric rates and customer service charges (unanimously approved)
- Adopted Resolution 25-12 establishing sewer rates and customer service charges (unanimously approved)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-08 granting a conditional waiver of land development approval to VV1180, LLC for 1180 Church Road (unanimously approved)
- Adopted Ordinance 1984 repealing and replacing Chapters 185 and 190 (Electricity) (unanimously approved)
- Authorized the Borough Manager to prepare and advertise bid specifications for the W. 5th Street Park Playground Rehabilitation Project (unanimously approved)
- Approved two Special Events recommended by the Public Safety Committee (unanimously approved)
- Appointed Jacob Lambert as Assistant Treasurer effective immediately (unanimously approved)
Parking Authority
The Lansdale Parking Authority approved the meeting minutes from January 14, 2025 with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. It also approved a loan to Discover Lansdale to fund the Freight House rehabilitation, authorizing the Authority’s solicitor to create an agreement, again by a 4‑0 vote. No other motions were voted on.
- Approved Jan 14, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved loan to Discover Lansdale for Freight House rehab (approx $500,000) and authorized agreement (4-0)
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting by a 3-0 vote. It also approved the Cinco de Mayo Block Party scheduled for May 4, 2025 with a 3-0 vote (conditionally). Additionally, the committee approved the BAPS Walk scheduled for May 31, 2025 with a 3-0 vote. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.
- Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved Cinco de Mayo Block Party for 05/04/2025 (3-0, conditional)
- Approved BAPS Walk for 05/31/2025 (3-0)
Code Enforcement & Land Planning Committee
The committee approved the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (3‑0). It also voted unanimously (3‑0) to grant a Waiver of Land Development for the project at 1180 Church Rd. No action was taken on the Vacancy Ordinance, which remains tabled. The next Zoning Hearing Board meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2025.
- Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous 3‑0)
- Granted Waiver of Land Development for 1180 Church Rd (unanimous 3‑0)
- No action on Vacancy Ordinance (tabled)
Work Sessions
The Parks and Recreation Committee approved Little’s Ice Cream as the concession vendor for both pools. No other actions were formally decided; the remaining items were motions to appear before the next Business Meeting. The work session concluded without any recorded votes on other proposals.
- Approved Little’s Ice Cream pool concession contract (no vote recorded)
Parks & Recreation Committee
The Parks & Recreation Committee approved the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting. It authorized a concession agreement with Little’s Ice Cream and Water Ice for the 2025 pool season. The committee also approved preparing and advertising bid specifications for the West 5th Street Park playground project. All three motions passed unanimously (3‑0).
- Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Approved concession agreement with Little’s Ice Cream and Water Ice for 2025 pool season (3-0)
- Approved preparation and advertisement of bid specifications for West 5th Street Park Playground Project (3-0)
Administration & Finance Committee
The Administration & Finance Committee approved the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote. The committee also approved moving the Establishment of the Sanitary Sewer Rates Resolution to the full Borough Council, also by a 3‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved moving Sanitary Sewer Rates Resolution to Council (3-0)
Public Works & WWTP Committee
The Public Works Committee approved the March 5 meeting minutes by a 2‑0 vote. It voted 2‑0 to forward a motion to the full council to approve the Penn Suburban Chamber banner program, which includes a $3,000 borough payment. The committee also accepted invoice #3 for the Aeration Upgrade Project and will pay it under the existing contract. No other items were acted upon.
- Approved March 5 Public Works minutes (2‑0)
- Approved forwarding banner program motion to council (2‑0)
- Approved payment of invoice #3 for Aeration Upgrade Project (no vote recorded)
Electric Committee
The committee approved the March 2025 minutes (3‑0). It gave final approval to the updated electric ordinance, which eliminates service deposits and allows commercial resale for EV charging (3‑0). The committee also adopted a 5% electric rate increase effective April 19, 2025, citing infrastructure costs (3‑0). The Ready for 100 renewable‑energy resolution was reviewed and approved (3‑0).
- Approved March 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Final approval of updated electric ordinance (3-0)
- Adopted 5% electric rate increase, effective April 19, 2025 (3-0)
- Approved Ready for 100 renewable‑energy resolution (3-0)
Environmental Advisory Commission
The Environmental Advisory Commission voted to approve the minutes from the February 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were decided; the commission discussed upcoming events, a budget request, and subcommittee updates.
- Approved February 2025 meeting minutes
Business Meetings
The council approved the Treasurer’s February 2025 report and retroactively approved March 2025 bill payments. It adopted the February work‑session and business‑meeting minutes and authorized several projects, including a VOIP phone system RFP, handicapped parking additions, a change order for the East Main Streetscape, and a $359,359 contract for the Edgemont Avenue sewer rehabilitation. The resolution to reimburse the borough from future debt proceeds was tabled. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved Treasurer's Report for February 2025 (unanimous)
- Retroactively approved March 2025 bill payments (unanimous)
- Adopted minutes for February 5 and February 19 meetings (unanimous)
- Tabled Resolution 25-05 to reimburse borough from debt proceeds (unanimous)
- Authorized manager to advertise RFP for borough-wide VOIP phone system (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 1983 adding handicapped parking at 823 West Third Street and 325 Columbia Avenue (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #3 for East Main Streetscape Project, $28,591.17 (unanimous)
- Awarded contract to DOLI Construction for Edgemont Avenue Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, $359,359.00 (unanimous)