Lansdowne public meetings in 2021
16 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Borough Council Meetings
The Borough Council met to discuss the 2022 Sewer Ordinance. A motion was made to adopt Ordinance 2022-06, which would keep the 2022 sewer fee unchanged from the 2021 rate.
- Ordinance 2022-06: setting 2022 sewer fee unchanged from 2021
Borough Council Meetings
The Borough Council will vote on the 2022 budget and the 2022 real estate tax rate. The meeting includes decisions on an opioid litigation settlement and the demolition of a property at 43 South Lansdowne Avenue.
- Adoption of the 2022 Budget and Resolution 2021-35 setting 2022 real estate taxes
- Settlement agreement of opioid litigation with Janssen Pharm. Inc. and Settling Distributors
- Bids for demolition of 43 South Lansdowne Avenue
- Conditional approval of land development plans for 12 South Wycombe
- Suspension of overnight parking enforcement from 12:01 AM on 12/23/21 through 12:01 AM 1/3/22
Borough Council Meetings
The Borough Council will hold a CDBG public hearing and vote on the 2022 sewer fee and millage rate. The body will also consider several employee bonuses and a fee waiver for the HLTC.
- Ordinance 2021-06 setting the 2022 sewer fee
- Ordinance 2021-07 setting the 2022 millage rate
- Waiver of $10,418.10 seepage bed easement fee for the HLTC
- $3,000 bonus for Chief Rutherford
- $100 holiday bonus for FT/PT employees and $100 Covid-19 stipend for LFC volunteers
Borough Council Meetings
Borough Council will vote on purchasing 43 South Lansdowne Avenue and setting the 2022 tax millage, sewer fee, and trash fee. The body will also consider a police body camera policy and a CDBG 2022 application.
- Resolution 2022-31 to purchase 43 South Lansdowne Avenue
- Ordinance 2021-07 setting the 2022 tax millage
- Ordinance 202-06 setting the 2022 sewer fee and Resolution 2022-32 setting the 2022 trash fee
- Contribution of $2,300 to Friendship Senior Center
- Adoption of Police Body Camera Policy
Borough Council Meetings
The Borough Council will consider several Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) for property improvements on Baltimore Avenue and North Lansdowne Avenue. The body will also vote on a PennDOT grant for bicycle facilities and the appointment of a Parks and Recreation Board member.
- COAs for signage and improvements at 21 West Baltimore Ave, 61 East Baltimore Ave, 55 East Baltimore Ave, and 3-13 North Lansdowne Ave
- Resolution 2021-29 for a PennDOT Multi-modal grant for bicycle facilities
- Appointment of Jessica Pointer to the Parks and Recreation Board
- Motion to advertise the preliminary 2022 Budget
- Advertising agreement with the LSO (dollar amount not specified)
Borough Council Meetings
Borough Council will consider a contract with URDC for a Comprehensive Plan and a fee schedule for sanitary sewer connections. The body will also review land development plans for 17 South Highland Avenue and a resolution supporting the Pro Act Senate Bill.
- Contract with URDC to develop a Comprehensive Plan
- Ordinance 2021-xx to set a tapping fee schedule for sanitary sewer connections
- Land development plans for 17 South Highland Avenue
- Resolution 2021-27 supporting the Pro Act Senate Bill
- Expenditure of up to $2,500 for National Night Out
Borough Council Meetings
Borough Council will consider ordinances regarding parking restrictions for bike lanes and the regulation of telecommunication antennas. The body will also review a sanitary sewer tapping fee schedule and a communications services agreement with Dandelions Digital.
- Ordinance 2021-04 to restrict parking and auto travel direction for bike lanes
- Ordinance 2021-05 regulating telecommunication antennas
- Ordinance 2021-0x to set a tapping fee schedule for sanitary sewer connections
- Agreement with Dandelions Digital for communication services
- $50 Honorarium for Francesca Merritt for Pow/Mia Remembrance
Borough Council Meetings
Lansdowne Borough Council will consider several ordinances, including parking restrictions for bike lanes and a new electronic ticketing service. The body will also vote on police hiring and various community grants and agreements.
- Ordinance 2021-04 to restrict parking and auto travel direction for bike lanes
- Ordinance 2021-03 regarding electronic ticketing service
- Motion to hire Michael Oulouhojian as a full-time police officer
- Motion to advertise a tap fee schedule for sanitary sewer connections
- Spending authorizations for Halloween decorations (up to $900) and purple lights (up to $150)
Borough Council Meetings
Borough Council is deciding on several infrastructure contracts, including bicycle facilities and a ladder fire truck. The body is also discussing updates to the zoning code and sanitary sewer tapping fees.
- Contract award to Quick Lot for installation of Bicycle Facilities
- Agreement with Seagraves Fire Apparatus LLC for purchase of a ladder fire truck
- Ordinance 2021-0x to set a tapping fee schedule for sanitary sewer connections
- 2022 MMO payments: $495,420 for Police Pension and $145,350 for Non-uniform Pension
- Proposed amendment to the definition of Single Family in the zoning code
Borough Council Meetings
Borough Council will hold a public meeting to discuss and vote on Zoning Ordinance 2021-02 regarding Group Living Arrangements. The body will also consider several resolutions, personnel hires, and infrastructure contracts.
- Zoning Ordinance 2021-02 regarding Group Living Arrangements
- Awarding 2021 Paving Program Base bid to Meco Constructors
- Modifying expense limit for a new loader to $65,000
- Application to OHCD for a demolition grant for 215 Maple Avenue
- Resolution 2021-16 terminating the Lansdowne Landing Board
Borough Council Meetings
The Borough Council will consider several Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) for signage, windows, and banners. The body will also vote on a Park and Recreation Board appointment and the acceptance of a police employment list.
- COA for signage at 26 North Lansdowne Avenue
- COA for new window at 35 South Lansdowne Avenue
- COA for World War One and Welcome to Lansdowne banners
- Appointment of Joseph Grub to the Park and Recreation board
- Acceptance of the Certified List for Police employment from the Civil Service Commission
Borough Council Meetings
The Borough Council will consider the purchase of the Famiglia Parcel and the ratification of a DEP Grant Agreement. Members will also vote on reopening the library and applying for American Rescue Plan Funds.
- Resolution 2021-15 to purchase the Famiglia Parcel
- Ratification of DEP Grant Agreement 902-020-2020
- Trade-in of a backhoe for the purchase of a loader
- Allocation of up to $500 to the EAC for printing
- Use of Owen Avenue Lot for a pride celebration on June 26th
Borough Council Meetings
The Borough Council will review several action items including resolutions for LGBTQIA month and Juneteenth. The meeting also includes discussions on group homes, police vehicles, and professional design services.
- Advertise Ordinance 2021-01 regarding Group Homes
- Adopt Resolution 2021-13 recognizing LGBTQIA month
- Adopt Resolution 2021-13 recognizing Juneteenth Day
- Issue Certificates of Appropriateness for properties on East Baltimore Avenue and North Lansdowne Avenue
- Enter NV5 agreement for professional design services for Veterans and Highland Lots
Borough Council Meetings
The Borough Council will review updates regarding police body cameras, the hiring process for a full-time officer, and a replacement vehicle for the K9 officer. The meeting also includes discussions on fire department equipment and local safety initiatives.
- Ladder truck request/proposal for LFC Vehicles
- Police body camera updates and policy updates
- Hiring process for a full-time police officer
- Replacement vehicle request for the K9 officer
- Parking safety and handicap access at McKinley Tot Lot
Borough Council Meetings
The Public Safety Committee is reviewing updates on the purchase and policy creation for police body cameras. The body is also discussing the process for hiring a full-time officer and updates to the police department's Use of Force Policy.
- Update on police body camera purchase and policy review
- Process for hiring a full-time police officer
- Police department Use of Force Policy manual update
- Ladder Truck Request/Proposal for LFC Vehicles
- Security camera volunteer registration program
Borough Council Meetings
Borough Council is meeting to vote on several service contracts and infrastructure projects. The agenda includes decisions on police equipment, surveying services, and the update of the Borough Comprehensive Plan.
- Purchase of body cameras via Master Service Agreement with WatchGuard Video, Inc.
- Solicitation of proposals from planning consultants to update the Borough Comprehensive Plan
- Recycling event with a cost not to exceed $3500
- Building & Properties Maintenance contract award to Donald E. Reisinger
- Agreement with H. Gilroy Damon Associates, Inc. for surveying services