Lansdowne public meetings in 2025

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Environmental Advisory Council is meeting to discuss 2026 event planning and environmental initiatives. The body will review goals for the Lansdowne Court biodetention basin and a single-use plastic bag ordinance.

• Single-use plastic bag ordinance discussion
• 2026 Earth Day Celebration Bioblitz at Rap Curry Park Woodland Trail
• Lansdowne Earth Festival planning
• Naming and 2026 goals for Lansdowne Court biodetention basin
• Update on PA Electric Planning Collaborative regarding renewable energy

Borough Council Meetings

Borough Council will consider the 2026 annual budget, tax rates, and sewer and refuse fees. The meeting includes votes on police personnel changes and several new ordinances. Council will also review contracts for the LEDC.

• 2026 Annual Budget and tax rate for 2026
• 2026 Borough Fee Schedule and 2026 sewer and refuse fees
• Ordinance to upgrade to the 2021 Property Maintenance Code
• Employment offer to Abigail Tobelmann as Full-Time Police Officer
• 2026 LEDC Economic Development and Arts & Cultural contracts

The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 3, 2025 meeting, both by unanimous vote. A motion to suspend Robert’s Rules of Order was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were voted on during the session.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Suspended Robert’s Rules of Order (unanimous)

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Public Library Board will review November meeting minutes and the Treasurer's report, including November bills and the revised 2026 budget. Members will discuss and aim to finalize the 2025 Board Goals and Strategic Plan. Additional items include a director report, a council report, and scheduling of the next board meeting.

• Review of November meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report: November bills and 2026 revised budget
• Discussion of 2025 Board Goals and Strategic Plan
• Director report by Bill
• Next board meeting set for Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00 in the Bany Room

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Economic Development Committee will receive a report from the LEDC and discuss several ongoing items. Updates include the status of Community Development Block Grants, streetscape and TOPS grants, building permits for Callahan Ward, and progress on the Hoffman Park pedestrian bridge and Highland Lot walkway easements. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• CDBG Status (Community Development Block Grants)
• Building Permits/Planning Commission Updates – Callahan Ward
• Streetscape Grant Status
• Hoffman Park: Pedestrian Bridge Status
• Obtaining easements for pedestrian Highland Lot walkway to N Lansdowne Ave.

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Shade Tree Commission will approve minutes from the October meeting and review several ongoing projects. Items include a follow‑up on the PHS Fall 2025 tree plantings, a Watershed Grant for tree revitalization, a walking tour at the Swedish Cabin, and a recent park cleanup at Hoffman Park. The commission will also consider membership matters and schedule the next meeting.

• Approval of minutes from the October meeting
• PHS Fall 2025 tree plantings follow‑up
• Tree Vitalize Watershed Grant discussion
• Walking tour at Swedish Cabin
• Park cleanup at Hoffman Park

The Shade Tree Commission reported on tree planting activities completed in November and noted that Penn Wood High School has not yet planted its trees. Members discussed membership limits and possible changes, but no action was taken. New business covered an intern’s departure, a holiday pot‑luck, and a park cleanup discussion, with no formal decisions recorded.

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Lansdowne Borough Council Finance, Administration, and Technology Committee will discuss the proposed 2026 budget. It will also consider a third‑party technology safety audit and a new Digital Communications and Social Media Policy. Additional finance items include the Lansdowne Cultural Celebrations Partnership Program (2026) and the 2026 CDBG application. The meeting ends with public comment before adjournment.

• Review and adopt the 2026 Budget
• Consider third‑party technology safety audit
• Discuss Digital Communications and Social Media Policy
• Consider Lansdowne Cultural Celebrations Partnership Program (2026)
• Review 2026 CDBG application

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Lansdowne Borough Council Infrastructure and Code Committee will discuss sanitation services, including alley trash pickup and a recycling sticker program. The meeting includes a DCJA update, an engineer report on special projects such as CDBG funding, Veterans Landing, and speed bumps, and a review of facility maintenance for several borough properties. Committee members will also consider comprehensive‑plan recommendations to update the zoning ordinance and historic district regulations. The agenda concludes with public comment and liaison board reports.

• Sanitation updates: alley trash pickup, recycling stickers on cans, yard waste, leaf‑vacuuming
• DCJA (Drug Court) update
• Engineer report on special projects: CDBG, Veterans Landing, speed bumps
• Facilities maintenance spreadsheet review for Borough Hall, 20 CC campus, Library, Fire House, Borough Yard
• Consider updates to the zoning ordinance and historic district ordinance per the comprehensive plan

Borough Council Meetings

The Lansdowne Borough Council will approve the 2026 budget and fee schedule, vote on hiring police officers, and discuss a new rental licensing program and single-use plastic bag ordinance. The meeting also includes a motion to sell a police vehicle and authorize a holiday tree purchase.

• Motion to approve 2026 Budget /Tax Resolution/Trash Resolution
• Motion to sell 2014 Taurus Police Interceptor for $2,800
• Motion to authorize hiring Part-Time Police Officer Abigail Tobelmann
• Motion to advertise Ordinance regarding 2026 sewer fees
• Motion to authorize up to $200 for Veterans' Landing holiday tree

The council unanimously approved payment of outstanding bills and $100 year‑end bonuses for every full‑time employee. It also approved a one‑day paid vacation for the department that wins the holiday tree‑decorating contest and authorized the sale of a 2014 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor for $2,800. Employment offers were approved for Abigail Tobelmann (part‑time) and Tyler Fox (full‑time), and the resolution to join the PA Lead‑Free Promise Project was tabled.

• Approved payment of bills (unanimous)
• $100 year‑end bonuses for all full‑time staff approved (unanimous)
• One‑day paid vacation for winning department in holiday tree contest approved (unanimous)
• Sale of 2014 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor to Gage Simpson for $2,800 approved (unanimous)
• Conditional employment offer to Abigail Tobelmann (part‑time police officer) approved (unanimous)
• Final employment offers to Tyler Fox (full‑time police officer) approved (unanimous)
• Advertising Ordinance 2025‑___ for 2026 sewer fees approved (unanimous)
• Resolution to join PA Lead‑Free Promise Project tabled (motion to table passed)

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Borough Council Environment, Parks, and Trees Committee will discuss several ongoing items, including the single-use plastic bag ordinance and updates on tree vacancies and the Comprehensive Plan. The committee will consider approving a draft single-use plastic bag ordinance for community outreach. It will also review proposed 2026 events such as the Earth Day Celebration Bio‑blitz at Rap Curry Park Woodland Trail and the Lansdowne Earth Festival at the TCC. The meeting includes a vote on potential co‑chairs for the EAC in January 2026.

• Single-use plastic bag ordinance – old business and draft approval for outreach
• EAC/P&R/Shade Tree vacancies and leadership update
• Comprehensive Plan initiatives discussion
• Update on PA Electric Planning Collaborative
• 2026 park events: Earth Day Celebration Bio‑blitz at Rap Curry Park Woodland Trail and Lansdowne Earth Festival at the TCC

Boards and Commissions

The Tech Board will approve the November 2025 meeting minutes and receive updates on several technology projects, including a new firewall, AV equipment, and the borough website. It will consider attached amendments to the social media policy and a term‑limits amendment that would set board terms at two years (2024‑2026). The meeting also includes public comment before adjourning.

• Social media policy amendments (attached)
• Term limits amendment to Tech Board resolution – 2‑year term (2024‑2026)
• Update on new firewall/gateway
• Update on Borough Hall AV equipment status
• Update on new borough website

Boards and Commissions

The Human Relations Commission will meet to review ongoing projects and the open house. Members will discuss recent meetings and training sessions held with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC).

• Update on ongoing projects open house
• Review of PHRC Civil Tension reduction taskforce meeting from 10/15/25
• Discussion of the adjudicatory hearing process
• Review of PHRC intro at Haverford from 10/23/25

Boards and Commissions

The Environmental Advisory Council will hear reports from the Borough Council, Environment, Parks & Trees, and the Parks and Recreation Board. It will discuss upcoming 2026 events, responsible lighting upgrades, stormwater projects at Lansdowne Court, and an update on renewable‑energy planning with the PA Electric Planning Collaborative. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting focuses on updates and planning.

• Responsible lighting update for new library parking lot
• Lansdowne Court biodetention basin, swale, oasis, landscape, and rain garden – update and naming
• Renewable energy update from PA Electric Planning Collaborative
• Earth Day Celebration Bioblitz at Rap Curry Park Woodland Trail
• Lansdowne Earth Festival (2026 events)

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will consider several actions, including allocating $61,701 from the Rate Stabilization Fund to the Delaware Valley Health Trust to lower 2026 insurance premiums. They will also vote on the 2026 contract with DandeLions and set two-year term limits for the Technology Board. Additional items include advertising the draft Lead Paint Ordinance, promoting two police officers, and other staffing and parking decisions.

• Allocate $61,701 from the Rate Stabilization Fund to the Delaware Valley Health Trust for 2026 premium reduction
• Approve the 2026 contract with DandeLions
• Approve two-year term limits for the Technology Board
• Advertise the draft Lead Paint Ordinance
• Promote Officer Ross Burton to Patrol Officer Class C and Officer Dylan Holzshu to Patrol Officer Class D

The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting, both by unanimous vote. A motion to suspend Robert’s Rules of Order was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Nov 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Suspended Robert’s Rules of Order (unanimous)

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Public Library Board will review the minutes from the October meeting and hear the treasurer's report on October bills and the 2026 budget. They will discuss the 2025 Board Goals and Strategic Plan, including stakeholder input and timeline for completion. The meeting also includes a director report, a council report, and reminders about upcoming DCLS meetings.

• Review October meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report on October bills and 2026 budget
• Discussion of 2025 Board Goals and Strategic Plan
• Director report
• Council report

Boards and Commissions

The Parks and Recreation Board will review 2026 cleanup and event schedules. The meeting includes discussions on a proposed 'Friends of Rap Curry Park' group and potential for a splash pad or dog park.

• Hoffman Park cleanup scheduled for December 6th
• 2026 park cleanup and events schedules
• PECO tree removal in Gateway Slope
• Proposed 'Friends of Rap Curry Park' group
• Discussion of splash pad and dog park

The Parks and Recreation Board adopted its response objecting to a proposed splash pad and affirmed that a dog park is not appropriate for the borough. It also approved ordering new trash cans for delivery on Jan 26 and postponed bike‑rack installation to 2026. The board set the 2026 park‑cleanup schedule and agreed to present the Natural Lands final draft at an Environment, Parks, and Trees Committee meeting.

• Approved objection response to splash pad (to be submitted to EPT)
• Rejected proposal for a dog park
• Ordered 5–6 new trash cans, delivery scheduled for Jan 26
• Postponed purchase and installation of bike racks to 2026
• Adopted 2026 park‑cleanup schedule
• Agreed to present Natural Lands final draft at an EP&T Committee meeting
• Will recommend names for the detention basin to the EP&T Committee
• Board will participate in the borough’s 4th of July celebration

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Lansdowne Borough Council Finance, Administration, and Technology Committee will review old‑business items such as the 2026 budget, the January 2026 online tax‑payment system, and the Woodland Avenue lot. It will also consider new‑business items including the borough’s KBRA A+ rating and fee‑schedule amendments that add a police video request fee, adjust parking fees, and apply residential rates to churches and nonprofits for building projects. Additional topics include a third‑party technology safety audit, updates to the social‑media policy, Zoom‑meeting policy, and a term‑limits amendment for the Tech Board. The meeting will end with a public‑comment period.

• 2026 budget review
• January 2026 online tax‑payment implementation
• Woodland Avenue lot discussion
• Fee schedule amendments: police video request fee, parking fees, residential rate for churches and nonprofits
• Third‑party technology safety audit

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Infrastructure and Code Committee will discuss sanitation updates, facility maintenance, and code enforcement. The body is reviewing a proposed 2026 Fee Schedule and updates to rental inspection requirements. The meeting also includes a review of comprehensive plan items regarding zoning and historic preservation.

• Review of proposed 2026 Fee Schedule for 20 CC campus
• Rental inspection updates regarding Air B and B and lead paint information
• Engineer reports on Veterans Landing, McKinley Tot Lot, and speed bumps
• Discussion on 2021 Property Maintenance Code Update
• Review of zoning ordinance updates based on the Land Use and Housing Plan

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Economic Development Committee will meet to receive an LEDC report and discuss the status of several grants and building permits. The meeting includes updates on infrastructure projects and specific local properties.

• CDBG (Community Development Block Grants) status
• Building permit updates for Historic Lansdowne Theater Corporation, Callahan Ward, and Highland Avenue Parking Lot
• Streetscape and TOPS grant statuses
• Pedestrian bridge status for Hoffman Park
• Easements for pedestrian Highland Lot walkway to N Lansdowne Ave

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Health & Public Safety Committee will discuss updates to meter parking and street traffic calming. The body will also review the promotion of two police officers and the addition of two Human Relations Commission candidates.

• Promotion of Officer Burton to Class "C" Patrol Officer on 11/22/25
• Promotion of Officer Holzshu to Class "D" Patrol Officer on 12/25/25
• Update on meter parking, kiosks, and the Highland Avenue Lot
• Review of Vape/Smoke store Ordinance
• Safety options for the intersection of Shadeland and Drexel Ave

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Shade Tree Commission will meet to approve minutes and organize the pickup and delivery of trees for the PHS Fall 2025 planting project. The group plans to plant trees on Baltimore Pike and Dollar Tree on Friday, November 14, and assist with residents' trees on Saturday, November 15.

• PHS Fall 2025 Tree Plantings on Baltimore Pike and Dollar Tree
• Tree Vitalize Watershed Grant and Park cleanup at Hay's
• Tree tag production for Thursday pickup and sorting
• Tree planting assistance for residents on Saturday, Nov 15
• Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 2025

The Shade Tree Commission approved the minutes from the October 8 meeting. It set a schedule to pick up trees on November 13 at 9 a.m. and to plant them on November 14‑15. Members discussed the possibility of deer‑crossing signs, but no decision was made. New member interest and a request to leave the commission were noted.

• Approved October 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled tree pickup on Nov 13 at 9 a.m.
• Planned tree planting on Nov 14‑15
• Assigned Joe to check how to become a commission member

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Borough Council Environment, Parks, and Trees Committee will review several ongoing items, including the Single-use Plastic Bag Ordinance and updates on light trespass and park brochures. New business includes a proposal to install EV charging at Veteran’s Landing and to consider electric vehicles for the borough’s fleet. Public comment periods are scheduled for both old and new business topics.

• Single-use Plastic Bag Ordinance (old business)
• EV Charging for Veteran’s Landing (new business)
• EVs and Lansdowne Borough’s Fleet (new business)
• Light Trespass (old business)
• Parks Brochure Update (old business)

Borough Council Meetings

The Lansdowne Borough Council will consider several actions, including a $200,000 contract with Delaware County for the Gladstone Manor sanitary sewer improvement project. It will also vote on an ordinance to authorize extended‑period parking permits and a $100 fee for police video requests. Additional items include changes to the rental license program and the appointment of a member to the Environmental Advisory Committee.

• Approve $200,000 contract with Delaware County for Gladstone Manor Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project
• Approve Ordinance 2025 to authorize sale and issuance of extended period parking permits
• Approve $100 charge for requests for police videos under Act 22 of 2017
• Advertise Ordinance amending Chapter 265 to change the Rental License Program
• Appoint Christine DuBois‑Buxbaum to the Environmental Advisory Committee for a 3‑year term

The council unanimously approved payment of outstanding bills, a $100 fee for police video requests, and a $200,000 Community Development Block Grant contract for the Gladstone Manor sanitary sewer improvement. It also approved advertising the updated rental license ordinance, appointed Christine DuBois‑Buxbaum to the Environmental Advisory Committee, and authorized a collection box for Hurricane Melissa relief. The amendment to allow extended‑period parking permits was denied (Ms. Young voted nay, all others aye). All other motions passed unanimously.

• Approved payment of bills (unanimous)
• Approved $100 charge for police video requests (unanimous)
• Denied extended‑period parking permit ordinance amendment (Ms. Young nay, others aye)
• Approved advertising of Rental License Program ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Appointed Christine DuBois‑Buxbaum to Environmental Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 grant contract for Gladstone Manor sewer project (unanimous)
• Approved placement of collection box for Hurricane Melissa relief (unanimous)
• Approved $100 charge for police videos under Act 22 of 2017 (unanimous)

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Tech Board meeting will review several ongoing technology projects and policy items. Items include a firewall/gateway upgrade, the status of audiovisual equipment in Borough Hall, a new website development, amendments to the social media policy, and a third‑party technology safety audit. The board will also discuss a term‑limits amendment to its 2024‑2026 resolution.

• New Firewall / Gateway: update
• Borough Hall AV Equipment Status: update
• New website: update from Su
• Social media policy amendments
• Third‑party tech safety audit

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The committee will meet to review old business including a single-use plastic bag ordinance and light trespass. New business includes the PA Electric Planning Collaborative.

• Single-use Plastic Bag Ordinance
• Light Trespass
• PA Electric Planning Collaborative
• EAC/P&R/Shade Tree vacancies and leadership
• Parks Brochure Update

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Public Library board will review September meeting minutes and the treasurer's September bills. They will share reminders about upcoming volunteer opportunities and training sessions. The main discussion will focus on the 2025 board goals and strategic plan, with input from the director and council. The meeting will also set the date for the next board session.

• Review September meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report on September bills
• Call for volunteers for the Library Halloween Party on Oct. 24
• Discussion of 2025 board goals and strategic plan
• Schedule next board meeting for Nov. 18, 2025

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Parks and Recreation Board will meet on October 20, 2025 at the 20th Century Club. The board will approve September minutes, review old business items such as the library garden and park cleanups, and consider new business including a Natural Lands assessment for Hoffman and Gateway Slope, trash cans, and bike racks. The meeting also includes public comment and schedules future board meetings.

• Approve minutes from September meeting
• Recap of Belmont Park cleanup
• Upcoming Hays Park cleanup on Nov 1, 2025, 10 am–12 pm
• Natural Lands assessment/plan for Hoffman and Gateway Slope
• Consideration of trash cans and bike racks for 2025 budget

The Parks and Recreation Board approved its agenda and minutes, then unanimously backed the Library’s proposed 20‑by‑20‑foot community garden and asked for written guidelines to be sent to Council. The board selected Marlyn Park and Sycamore Park for two of four new trash cans, chose black single‑loop bike racks for park installation, ordered 1,000 park brochures, approved purchase of 60 pumpkins for the upcoming Pumpkin Patch, and set the Lower Swedish Cabin walking tour for November 15.

• Agenda and minutes approved (no vote tally provided)
• Unanimously supported Library community garden proposal
• Selected Marlyn Park and Sycamore Park for two new trash cans
• Chosen black single‑loop bike racks for installation in parks
• Ordered 1,000 park brochures for printing
• Approved purchase of 60 pumpkins for Pumpkin Patch event
• Scheduled Lower Swedish Cabin walking tour for November 15

Boards and Commissions

The Environmental Advisory Council will review upcoming 2026 events, discuss a model responsible lighting ordinance, receive an update on renewable energy planning from the PA Electric Planning Collaborative, and consider next steps for a single‑use plastic bag ordinance. No formal decisions are indicated; the meeting focuses on reports and planning.

• 2026 Earth Day and Earth Festival events
• Responsible lighting recon on September 30 and model ordinance development
• Renewable energy update from PA Electric Planning Collaborative
• Single‑use plastic bag ordinance – next steps for EPT
• Pollinator Garden maintenance scheduled for October 19

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will consider several motions regarding community events, including a holiday parade and night market on December 13. The body is also discussing budget schedules, police video request fees, and various grant applications.

• Proposed $100 fee for police video requests under Act 22 of 2017
• Application for $5,000 PECO Green Region Grant with a $5,000 Borough match
• Proposed $2,300 annual donation to Senior Community Services
• Sale of Borough utility trailer to Peter Fryzel for $1,052
• Ordinance to authorize sale and issuance of extended period parking permits

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the September 17 minutes. A motion to suspend Robert’s Rules of Order was passed unanimously, then a motion to resume those rules was also passed unanimously. The council unanimously approved payment of outstanding bills.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Suspended Robert’s Rules of Order (unanimous)
• Resumed Robert’s Rules of Order (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills (unanimous)

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Lansdowne Borough Council Committee will review the 2026 budget schedule, insurance audit results, and internal audit committee matters. The meeting also covers updates on phishing training, social media policies, and a third-party tech safety audit.

• 2026 Budget Schedule and Meetings
• Insurance audit and coverage for social engineering
• Internal audit committee
• Tax online payment
• Dandelion 2026 contract

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Infrastructure and Code Committee will discuss updates on highway and sanitation services, review a Local Share Grant application for additional work in Hoffman Park, and consider special projects such as intersection safety at Plumstead and Congress. The meeting will also include reports on DCJA water and sewer grant applications, engineering updates, facility maintenance, code activity updates, and comprehensive‑plan items related to historic preservation and zoning. No decisions on the grant have been made; an announcement is expected in Fall 2025.

• Local Share Grant (Gaming Revenue) application for additional work in Hoffman Park – announcement expected Fall 2025
• Special Projects – intersection safety measures at Plumstead and Congress
• DCJA applying to reline pipe under tennis courts at Hoffman Park
• Review of maintenance spreadsheet for Borough Hall, 20 CC campus, Library, Fire House, and Borough Yard
• Comprehensive Plan discussion: consider updates to the Zoning Ordinance and Historic District Ordinance

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Economic Development Committee will receive updates on several grant programs and projects, including CDBG, streetscape, and the Hoffman Park pedestrian bridge. Members will review the 2024 Annual Report and consider draft contracts for Arts & Culture and Economic Development for 2026. Public comment will follow before adjournment.

• Review draft Arts & Culture 2026 contract
• Review draft Economic Development 2026 contract
• LED C 2024 Annual Report presentation
• CDBG status update
• Streetscape Grant status update

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Borough Council Health & Public Safety Committee will review several ongoing items, including updates on meter parking at the Highland Avenue lot, a vape/smoke store ordinance, and safety studies for key intersections. New business includes reports on non‑functioning streetlights, tree trimming at stop signs, and a request to make Owen Avenue one‑way northbound. The committee will also consider a proposal to charge a $100 fee for police video requests under Act 22 of 2017. Updates from the Human Relations Commission, Community Support Unit, and the Police Chief will be provided.

• Meter parking update for Highland Avenue lot
• Vape/Smoke store ordinance discussion
• Safety options for Shadeland and Drexel Ave intersection
• Request to make Owen Ave one‑way northbound
• Add $100 fee for police video requests (Act 22 of 2017)

The Health & Public Safety Committee reviewed trash bins, parking meters, street improvements, traffic safety, police staffing, and Act 22 body‑camera fee adjustments. Several items were assigned for further work, such as finalizing parking ordinance language and researching speed‑monitoring devices. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded at this meeting.

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Economic Development Committee will discuss status updates on several grants and projects, including Community Development Block Grants, streetscape and TOPS grants, and the Hoffman Park pedestrian bridge. Members will also review draft Arts & Culture and Economic Development contracts for 2026. The meeting includes public comment before adjournment.

• CDBG (Community Development Block Grants) status update
• Streetscape Grant status update
• TOPS Grant status update
• Review draft Arts & Culture 2026 contract
• Review draft Economic Development 2026 contract

Boards and Commissions

The Shade Tree Commission will review the Gateway Project and consider applying for the Tree Vitalize Watershed Grant. It will also discuss park cleanup and tree planting activities, including the PHS Fall 2025 tree plantings and a new homeowner tree brochure. Additional items include approving September meeting minutes and a Tree Services Permit.

• Approval of minutes from September meeting
• PHS Fall 2025 tree plantings – pickup and planting dates
• Tree brochure/flyer for new homeowners to be posted at trees along LaCross at Dollar Store
• Tree Services Permit
• Gateway Project and Tree Vitalize Watershed Grant

The commission read and approved the minutes from the September meeting. They discussed tree‑planting pickup dates for October 13, 14, and 15, and scheduled a Hays Park cleanup for November 1, 10 AM‑12 PM. A walking tour was announced for November 15, 9‑11 AM, and an intern’s work schedule was noted.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Community Development and Recreation Committee will first approve the minutes from its previous meeting. It will then review the proposed 2026 budget and consider the upcoming Lansdowne Lead Paint Talk scheduled for October 11. The meeting will also include a slot for new business items and a period for public comment before adjourning.

• Approve minutes of the previous meeting
• Review the 2026 budget
• Discuss the Lansdowne Lead Paint Talk (October 11)
• Consider any new business items
• Public comment period

Boards and Commissions

The board will first approve the September 2025 meeting minutes. It will then receive status updates on the new firewall/gateway, Borough Hall audiovisual equipment, the police technology initiative, the new website, and the survey/UAT testing. The meeting is for discussion and information; no new actions or contracts are listed.

• New firewall/gateway – status update
• Borough Hall AV equipment – status update
• Police technology as part of tech committee – discussion of prior meeting and next steps
• New website – status update
• Survey and UAT testing – status update

The Tech Board approved the minutes from the September 2025 meeting with a 6‑0 vote. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The board discussed ongoing items such as the new firewall, AV equipment, police tech liaison, and website testing, but no formal decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Human Relations Commission will convene at Lansdowne Borough Hall to approve the agenda and minutes, review open house feedback, and discuss a candidate presentation and a future open house event.

• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Review of open house feedback
• Candidate presentation
• Discussion of next open house event

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the June and August meetings. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June and August minutes (unanimous)

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Lansdowne Environmental Advisory Council will review meeting minutes, discuss the terms of its members, and consider updates on the Earth Festival, plastic bag ordinance, and renewable energy. The Parks and Recreation Board meeting is cancelled.

• Approval of August meeting minutes
• Review of EAC member term expirations
• Lansdowne Earth Festival discussion
• Single-use plastic bag ordinance forum
• Pollinator Garden maintenance cancelled

Borough Council Meetings

The Lansdowne Borough Council will consider several actions, including approving the 2026 police medical insurance program and the 2026 municipal maintenance operation (MMO). Council members will also vote on hiring Sean O'Doherty as a full‑time police officer and on voiding the current civil service list to start a new hiring process. Additional items include a $150 ad purchase for the Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra booklet, a $6,621 permit fee refund to First Presbyterian Church, and a change to Borough Hall hours.

• Motion to hire Sean O'Doherty as a full‑time police officer
• Motion to accept the police health insurance program for 2026
• Motion to void the current civil service list and begin a new hiring process
• Motion to purchase a full‑page ad in the Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra booklet for $150
• Motion to refund First Presbyterian Church $6,621 in permit fees

The Borough Council approved an amended agenda that added a motion regarding A Taste of Lansdowne, with a unanimous vote. The council also unanimously approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved amended agenda with A Taste of Lansdowne motion (unanimous)
• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Public Library Board will review the Treasurer's report, July and August bills, and the 2025‑2026 budget. Members will discuss the 2025 Board Goals and Strategic Plan. The board will consider approving an updated policy and form for library material review. Upcoming board member expirations and volunteer needs for future meetings will also be noted.

• Treasurer's report and review of July & August bills and 2025‑2026 budget
• Review and possible approval of updated library material policy and form
• Discussion of 2025 Board Goals and Strategic Plan
• Governance update on upcoming board member expirations
• Reminders about DCLS meeting volunteer needs and upcoming library events

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Parks and Recreation Board will review 2026 park maintenance and event plans, and discuss the status of park brochures. The board will also set dates for the upcoming Pumpkin Patch event and the Swedish Cabin Walk.

• Review 2026 park cleanups and maintenance dates
• Plan 2026 park and recreation events
• Discuss Swedish Cabin Walk in November
• Review status of park brochures
• Discuss Marlyn Park issues

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Health & Public Safety Committee will discuss police staffing, including a motion to hire Sean O'Doherty and a proposal to void the current civil service list. The body will also review updates on parking meters, traffic calming, and a vape/smoke store ordinance.

• Motion to hire Sean O'Doherty as a full-time police officer
• Proposal to void the current civil service list to restart the hiring process
• Update on meter parking costs and the Highland Avenue Lot
• Traffic calming feasibility study for South Lansdowne (Violet and Linden)
• Discussion of safety options for the intersection of Shadeland and Drexel Ave

The council discussed emergency generator installations, Halloween traffic management, and technology oversight collaboration. They assigned follow‑up tasks but did not approve, deny, or vote on any items. No formal resolutions or motions were recorded.

Boards and Commissions

The committee will review updates on Community Development Block Grants, Streetscape Grant, and TOPS Grant, as well as planning projects such as the historic Lansdowne Theater, Callahan Ward, and the Highland Avenue parking lot. It will also discuss obtaining easements for a pedestrian walkway on the Highland Lot to N Lansdowne Ave., the Veterans Landing landscaping project, a lot request on Woodland Ave, and the upcoming "A Taste of Lansdowne" event. Public comment will follow before adjournment.

• CDBG status update
• Streetscape Grant status update
• TOPS Grant status update
• Easement acquisition for pedestrian walkway on Highland Lot to N Lansdowne Ave.
• Veterans Landing landscaping update

Boards and Commissions

The Shade Tree Commission will conduct weed and prune work on tree pits along Baltimore Pike toward the city. The activity is scheduled for the September 10, 2025 meeting at Borough Hall. The next meeting is set for October 8, 2025 at the 20th Century Club.

• Tree pit maintenance (weeding and pruning) on Baltimore Pike
• Meeting held at Borough Hall, 6:30 PM on Sep 10 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for Oct 8 2025 at the 20th Century Club

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The council will discuss the 2026 paving plan that includes work on W. Stewart and Belmont Avenue. It will also review road maintenance for Scottdale Road, sanitation services (trash, recycling, yard waste, leaf vacuuming), an engineer report, facilities maintenance, code issues, and possible updates to the zoning and historic district ordinances. These items are on the agenda for the September 9 Infrastructure and Code Committee meeting.

• 2026 paving plan – include W. Stewart and paving Belmont Ave
• Scottdale Road maintenance
• Sanitation services review – trash, recycling, yard waste, leaf vacuuming
• Engineer report presentation
• Consider updates to the zoning ordinance and historic district ordinance per the comprehensive plan

Boards and Commissions

The Tech Board will review updates on the borough's new website, firewall, and Borough Hall AV equipment. Members will also discuss the integration of police technology into the committee's scope.

• Appointment of new board members Patton Graves and Folasayo Aiyebo
• Update on new firewall and gateway
• Status of Borough Hall AV equipment
• Website survey and UAT testing updates
• Discussion on police technology and the 9/10 Public Safety meeting

The Tech Board approved the minutes from the August 2025 meeting with a 6‑0 vote. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled, and the meeting ended with no new business or public comment.

• Approved August 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

Borough Council Meetings

The council unanimously accepted a $92,900 bid from Rockport Construction Co. for amenities at Veterans’ Landing. It also approved payment of all outstanding bills, cancelled the October 1 meeting for Yom Kippur, authorized a menorah display at Veterans’ Landing, and waived the fee for the LPBA pavilion rental at Hoffman Park.

• Accepted bid from Rockport Construction Co. for $92,900 Veterans’ Landing amenities (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills for the period (unanimous)
• Cancelled October 1 Council meeting for Yom Kippur (unanimous)
• Permitted installation of a menorah at a Borough‑approved location in Veterans’ Landing (unanimous)
• Waived fee for LPBA rental of Hoffman Park pavilion on Sep 9 or Sep 16 (unanimous)
• Suspended Robert’s Rules of Order (unanimous)
• Resumed Robert’s Rules of Order (unanimous)

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Environment, Parks, and Trees Committee will meet to review old business including a single-use plastic bag ordinance and Hoffman Park. New business includes discussions on acoustic baffles at the 20th Century Club and a plantings plan for Veteran’s Landing.

• Single-use Plastic Bag Ordinance
• Hoffman Park
• Acoustic Baffles at the 20th Century Club
• Veteran’s Landing Plantings Plan
• Electric Vehicles

Boards and Commissions

The Human Relations Commission will meet to review feedback from a previous open house and discuss new business. The agenda includes topics regarding PHRC training, jurisdiction, and immigration.

• Review of open house feedback
• PHRC training discussion
• Discussion on jurisdiction
• Discussion on immigration
• Planning for the next open house event

The commission approved the meeting agenda. The minutes from the prior meeting were tabled for the next session. Members agreed to request PHRC training and explore resources for immigrant residents. Plans were discussed for an immigration education event, candidate interviews, and a future open‑house gathering.

• Agenda approved (motion passed)
• Previous meeting minutes tabled for next meeting
• Moxi to request PHRC training and resource guidance
• Yvette to follow up on sanctuary status with the Council
• Yvette to propose candidate interview on September 11 at 6:00 PM
• Sarah to inquire about space at the 20th Century Club for an open‑house event

Borough Council Meetings

The council voted to remove Motion 17 from the agenda, passing the amendment with six ayes and one nay. A motion to add a rescission of President Curry’s committee reorganization decree was defeated, receiving one aye and six nays. The minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Removed Motion 17 from agenda – approved (6 ayes, 1 nay)
• Rescission of President Curry’s committee decree – defeated (1 aye, 6 nays)
• July 16, 2025 minutes – approved unanimously

Boards and Commissions

The board unanimously appointed Su Wadlow as Chair, Joe Grubb as Vice Chair, and Mary Catherine Berner as Secretary. A cleanup of the McKinley Tot Lot was scheduled for September 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Additional projects, such as the detention basin work and the completed Gateway Slope erosion project, were noted.

• Su Wadlow appointed Chair of the Parks and Recreation Board (unanimous vote)
• Joe Grubb appointed Vice Chair of the Parks and Recreation Board (unanimous vote)
• Mary Catherine Berner appointed Secretary of the Parks and Recreation Board (unanimous vote)
• McKinley Tot Lot cleanup scheduled for September 6, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
• Zach Taylor assigned to oversee detention basin project in September
• Gateway Slope erosion project declared complete

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The council approved the pending officer promotions and updates to the military policy for active‑duty service members. The minutes from the previous meeting were also approved. No other substantive actions were taken during this session.

• Approved officer promotions
• Approved updates to the military policy for active‑duty service members
• Approved previous meeting minutes

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Finance, Administration, and Technology Committee will meet to discuss the 2026 budget schedule and a refund request from First Presbyterian Church. The committee will also review technology updates including Borough Hall AV recommendations and digital communication policies.

• 2026 Budget Schedule and FAT 2026 budget discussion
• First Presbyterian Church refund request
• Borough Hall AV Zoom recommendations from Tech Board
• CivicPlus network PCI compliance
• Banner/Sign Resolution update

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Tech Board approved the minutes from the July 2025 meeting. No other actions were decided; old‑business items were discussed but not voted on. The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m. and the next meeting is set for September 4.

• Approved July 2025 meeting minutes

Boards and Commissions

The Historic Architecture Review Board approved the change of the August meeting date and ratified the minutes for March, May, and June. The board also approved the application for JSM Cuisine at 55 E Baltimore Ave, with requirements for signage, painting, and temporary signage pending final council approval. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved change of August meeting date
• Approved March, May, and June minutes
• Approved JSM Cuisine application (55 E Baltimore Ave) with signage and painting conditions

Boards and Commissions

The board approved the meeting agenda and minutes from June 16, 2025. It voted to cancel the planned reservoir cleanup because of a West Nile mosquito issue. The board also approved the new park brochure after discussing colors and accessibility. The board noted the Spotlight Theater’s schedule change to Thursday, which had been approved by the council.

• Approved agenda and minutes (June 16, 2025)
• Canceled reservoir cleanup due to West Nile mosquito issue
• Approved park brochure
• Noted Spotlight Theater date change to Thursday (council approval)

Borough Council Meetings

The borough council voted unanimously to approve the meeting agenda. They also approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other motions were decided during this session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 18, 2025 (unanimous)

Boards and Commissions

The Shade Tree Commission approved the minutes from the June 11 meeting. It scheduled a park cleanup at Rap Curry on Friday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The commission decided there will be no August meeting and set the next meeting for September 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Borough Hall. No votes or tallies were recorded.

• Approved June 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled park cleanup for July 18, 9‑11 a.m. at Rap Curry
• Cancelled August meeting; set next meeting for September 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Borough Hall

Boards and Commissions

The Tech Board formally approved the minutes from the May 2025 and June 2025 meetings. No other actions were voted on or decided during the session.

• Approved minutes of May 2025 and June 2025

Boards and Commissions

The board voted to approve the application to replace curtains with vinyl stickers at 2 W Baltimore Ave. The approval was unanimous, with no nays recorded. No other motions were decided; the remainder of the meeting covered updates on workshops, theater events, historic tours, and other community items.

• Approved agenda (no changes)
• Approved vinyl signage for 2 W Baltimore Ave (no nays)

Boards and Commissions

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the prior meeting. It confirmed an Open House to be held on July 21 and agreed there will be no commission meeting in July 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion approved)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (motion approved)
• Confirmed Open House for July 21 (all agreed)
• Cancelled July 2025 commission meeting (all agreed)

Borough Council Meetings

The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 21, 2025, both by unanimous vote. A motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilwoman Connors, to suspend Robert’s Rules of Order also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Suspended Robert’s Rules of Order (unanimous)

Boards and Commissions

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the meeting agenda and minutes. It rescheduled the Reservoir Park cleanup from July 5 to July 12. The Board decided to end the t‑ball program at the Boys & Girls Club, shifting focus to soccer and chess. Members will email their feedback on the new park brochure.

• Approved agenda and minutes (procedural)
• Rescheduled Reservoir Park cleanup to July 12
• Discontinued t‑ball program at Boys & Girls Club
• Will focus Boys & Girls Club activities on soccer and chess
• Board will email thoughts on the park brochure
• Cancelled basketball camp due to low sign‑ups
• Scheduled movie night featuring The Incredibles on Friday
• Planned July 4 field games and senior games at Hoffman

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Health & Public Safety Committee meeting was called to order by Chair Vice President Jessica Pointer. The council approved the minutes from the prior meeting. No other substantive actions, approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded; the committee outlined next steps for the parking ordinance draft, block captain recruitment, SS4A grant preparation, and summer safety communications.

• Approved previous meeting minutes

Boards and Commissions

The Shade Tree Commission approved the minutes from the May 14 meeting. It agreed to provide trees to Pennwood provided Amoreena Olaya, Mr. Klein and the new Gardening Club will plant and care for them. The committee scheduled September activities to prune trees along Baltimore Avenue and weed the tree pits. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved May 14 minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Agreed to give Pennwood trees if Amoreena Olaya, Mr. Klein and the new Gardening Club plant and care for them
• Planned September meeting to prune trees along Baltimore Ave and weed tree pits

Boards and Commissions

The board voted to table the mission statement review until the next meeting. The minutes from the prior meeting were not approved and will be voted on at the next session. The board decided to obtain a replacement microphone from Visual Sound. No other substantive actions were approved.

• Mission statement review postponed to next meeting (tabled)
• Acquire replacement microphone from Visual Sound (no vote recorded)
• Previous meeting minutes not approved; vote scheduled for next meeting (tabled)

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The commission moved to call the meeting to order, approved the agenda, and approved the minutes from the previous meeting; each motion was carried. The commission also discussed planning an open house for July 21 and distributing informational flyers, but no formal vote was recorded on those items.

• Call to order motion carried
• Agenda approval motion carried
• Minutes approval motion carried

Boards and Commissions

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the agenda and the April 21, 2025 minutes. It noted that the borough council has passed the park‑hours ordinance and that signs will be posted at the basketball and tennis courts. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved agenda for May 27, 2025 meeting (no vote tally provided)
• Approved minutes of April 21, 2025 meeting (no vote tally provided)
• Confirmed that park‑hours ordinance passed by council will be implemented with signs at basketball and tennis courts

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council unanimously approved the amended agenda, approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting, and voted to suspend Robert’s Rules of Order. All three motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Suspended Robert’s Rules of Order (unanimous)

Boards and Commissions

The Environmental Advisory Council approved Kelly Wardle as a new member. The council adopted the recommendation to limit the downtown recycling pilot to bottles and cans only. April meeting minutes were approved. The group also decided to use Zoom’s meeting summary for future minutes.

• Approved Kelly Wardle as new EAC member
• Adopted consultants’ recommendation to focus recycling pilot on bottles and cans only
• Approved April meeting minutes
• Decided to use Zoom meeting summary for future minutes
• Assigned Christine to send bird‑friendly features PowerPoint to Jane and Bill
• Assigned Dennis and Dana to meet with the police chief about EV demonstrations
• Assigned Dana to convene a meeting to plan the Eco Fest event
• Assigned Kelly to organize EAC tabling at the farmers market on May 24

Boards and Commissions

The Historic Architectural Review Board approved the signage application for 58 N Lansdowne Ave. The approval requires the sign to read "Stratford Court" and specifies that the brick and grout colors match the existing building. The approved application will be forwarded to Council on the third Wednesday in June. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved signage application for 58 N Lansdowne Ave with modifications (sign reads Stratford Court)

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The committee approved the minutes from the prior meeting. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled. Members discussed upcoming agenda items and identified next steps for the parking ordinance, grant work, and community initiatives.

• Approved previous meeting minutes

Boards and Commissions

The Shade Tree Commission read and approved the minutes from the April 2 meeting. No other actions were formally adopted; the commission discussed upcoming tree planting requests, the new Aldan Shade Tree Commission, and tree‑cutting permit awareness, but no votes or decisions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM and the next meeting is set for June 11, 2025.

• Approved April 2 meeting minutes

Borough Council Meetings

The Lansdowne Borough Council approved the recommended Library Schematic Plan #3 and added an amendment to include accessibility options for the second floor. The council also approved payment of outstanding bills, appointed a new PSAB delegate, and certified the full‑time police list. Several staffing actions were taken, including reappointing Officer Michael Oulouhojian and promoting Officer Ross Burton. The council adopted a summer meeting schedule and endorsed a SEPTA support letter.

• Approved Library Schematic Plan #3 with accessibility amendment (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills for the period (unanimous)
• Appointed Molly Connors as Lansdowne PSAB delegate (unanimous)
• Certified Full-Time Police List (unanimous)
• Reappointed Officer Michael Oulouhojian at previous rank and pay scale (unanimous)
• Promoted Officer Ross Burton to Patrol Officer Class “D” (unanimous)
• Supported Delaware County Consortium of Governments SEPTA support letter (unanimous)
• Adopted council summer schedule for third Wednesdays in June, July, August (unanimous)

Boards and Commissions

The Tech Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting with a 7-0 vote. No other formal actions were decided; the board assigned members to gather firewall quotes, test AV equipment, rewrite the police tech proposal, update the social media policy, and explore adding a community calendar link.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (7-0)

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. Members agreed to print PHRC flyers in multiple languages and to add a disclaimer on the website that the PHRC link is not an endorsement. Yvette was tasked with forwarding all training information, customized training details, and obtaining access to the new email account. The borough will build a website for the commission.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Minutes approved (unanimous)
• Print PHRC flyers in multiple languages (agreed)
• Add website disclaimer that PHRC link is not endorsement (agreed)
• Yvette to forward all training information (task assigned)
• Yvette to forward customized training information (task assigned)
• Yvette to obtain access to new email account (task assigned)
• Borough to build website for commission (planned)

Boards and Commissions

The board discussed recent clean‑up activities, upcoming park events, and scheduled future committee meetings. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Boards and Commissions

The council approved DandeLion's proposed communications support for the proposed single-use plastic bag ordinance. The effort is not on the fast‑track, and a timeline will be discussed with the Environment, Parks & Trees Committee. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved communications support for single-use plastic bag ordinance (no vote tally recorded)

Borough Council Meetings

The council voted to amend the agenda to include a fire department presentation and a letter of support, and the amendment passed unanimously. The minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. A motion to suspend Robert’s Rules of Order was also approved unanimously.

• Amended agenda to include fire department presentation – approved unanimously
• Approved minutes of April 2, 2025 meeting – approved unanimously
• Suspended Robert’s Rules of Order – approved unanimously

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Health & Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The committee also approved the budget allocations for the upcoming Women’s Health Fair. No other substantive actions were recorded as decisions.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved Women’s Health Fair budget allocations

Boards and Commissions

The Tech Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting with a 4-0 vote. Other agenda items were discussed, including firewall upgrades, AV equipment, police tech involvement, a digital communication policy, volunteer website scripts, and a mission statement. An announcement was made that AREPA funds are available for low‑cost technology and Wi‑Fi, and the board will look into it.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (4-0)

Borough Council Meetings

The council unanimously approved payment of outstanding bills and corrected the date of a veterans' event. It adopted an ordinance to designate an appellate board for the Uniform Construction Code and approved a new employee handbook. The council also approved contracts for Park Mobile, a $203,293.50 road program bid, and a $51,500 landscaping service. Additional actions included waiving a facility‑fee for a nonprofit event and amending a resolution on facility‑fee waivers.

• Approved payment of bills (unanimous)
• Corrected date of Veterans' Landing charity walk to Sept. 20 (unanimous)
• Amended Chapter 146 to designate appellate board for Uniform Construction Code (unanimous)
• Adopted new Employee Handbook (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Park Mobile to replace Flowbird (6 aye, 1 nay)
• Accepted bid from Moore Brothers Enterprises for 2025 Road Program – $203,293.50 (unanimous)
• Accepted proposal from Green Ridge Landscaping for 2025 services – up to $51,500 (unanimous)
• Waived $250 facility fee for LBPA event at 20th Century Club (unanimous)

Boards and Commissions

The Shade Tree Commission read and approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. The commission noted the pending Tree City application and Growth Award, and shared dates for upcoming tree planting and community events. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 12 minutes

Boards and Commissions

The board approved the application for 22 N Lansdowne Ave with no modifications. It also approved the signage application for 17 N Lansdowne Ave with required modifications. The board assigned action items for Mike to discuss historic‑designation language on resale documents and to update the historic‑property list. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved 22 N Lansdowne Ave facade and canopy (no modifications)
• Approved 17 N Lansdowne Ave signage (with modifications)
• Action assigned: Mike to discuss historic‑designation statement on resale documents with Debbie
• Action assigned: Mike to review and update historic‑property list for Henry Albertson and Lansdowne Park districts

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Human Relations Commission approved its agenda and minutes. It voted unanimously to recommend that the Borough Council adopt the Delaware County LGBT model resolution. The commission reserved the 20th Century Club for a meet‑and‑greet on April 28 and assigned Yvette to work with Dandelion on a flyer by that date. Future quarterly meet‑and‑greet dates were identified for July 21, October 20, and January 12 and 19 (MLK Day).

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Borough Council adopt Delaware County LGBT model resolution (unanimous yes)
• Reserved 20th Century Club for April 28 meet‑and‑greet (agreement)
• Assigned Yvette to collaborate with Dandelion on flyer by April 28
• Identified future meet‑and‑greet dates: July 21, Oct 20, Jan 12 and 19 (MLK Day)

Borough Council Meetings

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025‑__, requiring grease traps and quarterly cleaning for certain food‑related businesses in the Central Business District. It also approved a resolution defining municipal support and use of facilities, waived fees for the Penn Wood High School Small Business Fair and the Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra, and authorized the sale of two trash trucks and a mower. Payment of outstanding bills was approved, and the council temporarily suspended and then resumed Robert's Rules of Order, both votes unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance 2025‑__, requiring grease traps in certain food businesses (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑__, defining Municipal Support & Use of Municipal Facilities (unanimous)
• Approved fee waiver for Penn Wood High School Small & School Fair at 20th Century Club (unanimous)
• Approved 50% fee waiver for Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra use of 20th Century Club (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 2007 International Trash Truck to Miguel Charneco for $10,100 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 2014 International Trash Truck to Ramon Estevez for $5,100.50 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 2009 Exmark mower to Rory Morris for $3,400 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills for the period (unanimous)