Media public meetings in 2021

Borough Council

The Council will consider the adoption of final 2022 budgets for the General, Capital, Liquid Fuels, and Recreation funds. The meeting also includes discussions on grant extensions for infrastructure projects and a new residential structure application.

• Adoption of final 2022 General, Capital, Liquid Fuels, and Recreation Fund Budgets
• Ordinance No. 1152 of 2021 – Tax Ordinance
• Zoning Hearing Board application for new residential structure at 405 W. Pearl Street
• Authorization of 2021 RACP Grant Award for Plum Street Park
• Payment of November bills totaling $388,186.45

The council approved the 2022 final budgets and set the millage at 1.80 mills. It also approved several resolutions and appointments, including changing Karen Taussig-Lux's employment status to full-time Grants Administrator/Project Manager. All votes were unanimous except the employment status change, which passed 6-1.

• Adopted Ordinance 1152 setting 2022 millage at 1.80 mills (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 final general, capital, liquid fuels, and recreation budgets (unanimous)
• Changed Karen Taussig-Lux to full-time Grants Administrator/Project Manager effective Jan 1, 2022 (6-1)
• Approved Resolution #2021-41 for disposition of non-working kitchen equipment (unanimous)
• Authorized Solicitor to draft annual traffic and parking ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Accepted 2021 RACP Grant Award for Plum Street Park (unanimous)
• Authorized extension request for RACP Grant for Third Street Dam water safety project (unanimous)
• Authorized extension request for DEP Growing Greener Grant for W. Jefferson Street stormwater project (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a workshop meeting to review the 2022 budget presentation and consider setting the 2022 millage rate. The agenda also includes discussions on grant extensions for water safety and stormwater projects.

• Setting the 2022 Millage Rate via Ordinance
• Adoption of final 2022 General, Capital, Liquid Fuels and Recreation budgets
• 12-month extension request for Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program Grant #ME300-1174
• 12-month extension request for DEP Growing Greener Grant #4100080702 (W. Jefferson Street)
• Zoning Hearing Board application for a new residential structure at 400 W. Pearl Street

The council held a workshop meeting to review the proposed 2022 budget, which Manager Forman described as balanced with a slight decrease from last year. The budget includes an increase in the millage rate to 1.8 mills. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion and reports. Council members discussed several upcoming items, including a zoning variance request for 405 W. Pearl Street and grant extensions.

• Reviewed the proposed 2022 balanced budget with a slight decrease from last year and a millage increase to 1.8 mills.
• Discussed a zoning variance request for 405 W. Pearl Street; President Hall will report back after the Planning Commission meets.
• Discussed authorizing a 12-month extension for the RACP Grant for the Water Safety and Infrastructure Project.
• Discussed authorizing a 12-month extension for the DEP Growing Greener Grant for the W. Jefferson Street Green Stormwater Project.
• Mentioned the appointment of Suzanne Earnest to the Recreation Board.
• Mentioned an ordinance setting the 2022 millage rate at 1.8 mills.
• Mentioned adoption of the 2022 General, Capital, Liquid Fuels and Recreation budgets.
• Mentioned approval of the audit engagement letter.

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council will consider adopting the preliminary 2022 General, Capital, Liquid Fuels, and Recreation budgets, along with several permit applications and a change order for the LED lighting project. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and reports, as well as public comment.

• Adoption of preliminary 2022 budgets (General, Capital, Liquid Fuels, Recreation)
• Approval of change order for decorative light LED conversion project
• License agreement for 234 Brooke Street
• Mass gathering permits for Veteran's Day Parade, Farmer's Market, and New Year's Eve Ball Drop
• Ratify payment of bills totaling $1,188,224.58

Media Borough Council unanimously adopted the Open Space Plan and approved the 2022 preliminary general, capital, liquid fuels, and recreation budgets. Council also approved several permits and agreements, including mass gathering permits for the Farmer's Market and New Year's Eve Ball Drop, a change order for LED decorative lights, and a license agreement for a parking space at 234 Brooke Street. The Borough will not apply for a CDBG grant this year.

• Adopted the Open Space Plan unanimously.
• Approved the 2022 preliminary general, capital, liquid fuels, and recreation budgets unanimously.
• Approved a change order for LED decorative light conversion not to exceed $4,044.53.
• Approved a license agreement for a parking space at 234 Brooke Street.
• Ratified a mass gathering permit for the Veteran's Day Parade.
• Approved a mass gathering permit for the Media Farmer's Market (Dec 2021-Apr 2022).
• Approved a mass gathering permit for the New Year's Eve Ball Drop on Dec 31, 2021.
• Approved waiving parking enforcement in the Olive Street Garage (Nov 26, 2021 - Jan 2, 2022) and free parking Borough-wide for Small Business Saturday.

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss and consider several items, including the preliminary 2022 budgets, stormwater and lighting projects, and multiple event permits. The meeting is a working session, so no final votes are expected, but the council will review these matters for future action.

• Consider adoption of preliminary 2022 General, Capital, Liquid Fuels and Recreation budgets
• Discuss Ridge Road Stormwater Project and consider change order for decorative light LED conversion
• Consider mass gathering permits for Veteran's Day Parade, Farmer's Market, and New Year's Eve Ball Drop
• Consider land development/subdivision application for 511 N. Providence Road (Media Dental Associates)
• Consider salary increase for Meter Technician

The Media Borough Council held a workshop meeting with no formal votes. They discussed the Ridge Road Stormwater Project, now estimated at $2.1 million with a $400,000 grant, and the engineer recommended redesigning it due to only a 20% projected reduction. The 2022 preliminary budget shows a deficit, and the Finance Committee recommends a millage increase presented as a special fire tax, though Councilman Robinson opposed that labeling. No decisions were made; items were for discussion only.

• No formal votes taken; workshop meeting only
• Discussed Ridge Road Stormwater Project redesign (est. $2.1M, $400K grant)
• Discussed 2022 budget deficit and proposed special fire tax millage increase
• Discussed senior transportation program for 2022 budget
• Discussed mass gathering permits for Veteran's Day Parade, Winter Farmer's Market, and New Year's Eve Ball Drop
• Discussed land development application for 511 N. Providence Road with two waivers
• Discussed resignation of William Payne
• Adjourned to executive session for litigation and personnel (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, resolutions, and contracts, including a small wireless facilities ordinance, ratification of emergency stormwater repairs, and authorization to bid on an MS4 stormwater system. The council will also act on zoning relief applications, mass gathering permits, and police department personnel matters, and will pay bills totaling $909,218.52.

• Ordinance No. 1151 of 2021 – Small Wireless Facilities
• Resolution #2021-39 – Ratify emergency stormwater repairs by A. Gargiule & Sons, Inc. on Olive Street
• Authorization to go out to bid for MS4 Vortek System
• Resolution #2021-40 – Pledging participation in Media Smedley Connector Trail Study
• Payment of bills totaling $909,218.52

The Media Borough Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 1151 regulating small wireless facilities, ratified emergency stormwater repairs on Olive Street not to exceed $50,000, and authorized advertisement of bids for the MS4 Vortek system. The council also approved several permits, resolutions, and personnel actions, while tabling the Orange Street decorative light project for updated costs.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1151 regulating small wireless facilities (unanimous)
• Ratified emergency stormwater repairs on Olive Street not to exceed $50,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized advertisement of bids for MS4 Vortek system (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2021-40 pledging participation in Media Smedley Connector Trail Study (unanimous)
• Accepted MBA proposal for holiday sponsor signage and lights in State Street district (unanimous)
• Ratified mass gathering permit for Domestic Abuse Project Survivor Celebration (unanimous)
• Approved mass gathering permit for Second Baptist Church Harvest Festival (unanimous)
• Ratified promotion of Matthew Bellucci to Sergeant (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council workshop meeting will feature a presentation on the draft Open Space Plan, followed by reports and discussions on various items. The council will consider several actions, including a 5G ordinance, a plastic bag ban resolution, and multiple zoning relief requests. Public comment is accepted via email.

• Draft Open Space Plan presentation by Toole Recreation Planning
• Consider adoption of 5G ordinance
• Consider EAC resolution for plastic bag ban
• Consider zoning relief for dwelling expansion at 600 N. Monroe and 236 E. Second Street
• Consider request for 50% match up to $60,272 from Delaware County CDBG for Orange St. Decorative Street light project

The Media Borough Council held a workshop meeting on October 7, 2021, discussing several items but taking no formal votes. The council expressed support for a plastic bag ban ordinance, with considerations for a phase-in period, and supported the promotion of Matthew Bellucci to sergeant and advertising for full-time police officers. They also discussed the open space plan, emergency stormwater repairs, and a variance request for 600 N. Monroe Street.

• Supported plastic bag ban ordinance with phase-in period (discussion)
• Supported promotion of Matthew Bellucci to sergeant (sense of council)
• Supported advertising for full-time police officers (sense of council)
• Agreed to defer decorative lights project for Orange Street (discussion)
• Agreed to not proceed with stamped crosswalk paving due to high cost (discussion)
• Supported variance request for 600 N. Monroe Street (discussion)
• Supported variance request for 236 E. 2nd Street with stormwater condition (discussion)
• Agreed to form ad hoc committee to discuss hiring three full-time fire employees (discussion)

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is meeting to consider several items, including authorizing up to $50,000 for stormwater repairs on Olive Street, advertising a 5G ordinance, and approving a final subdivision application. The council will also vote on paying bills totaling $533,923.43 and promoting a police officer to lieutenant.

• Authorize up to $50,000 for Olive Street stormwater repairs
• Advertise 5G ordinance for October legislative meeting
• Final subdivision/land development application – 100 North Providence Road
• Payment of bills totaling $533,923.43
• Promotion of Matt Egan to Lieutenant for Media Police Department

The Media Borough Council approved the final subdivision/land development application for 100 N. Providence Road, contingent on satisfaction of the Engineer's review letter. They also ratified up to $50,000 for Olive Street stormwater repairs, authorized advertisement of a 5G ordinance, and named the pocket park at 5th & Broomall Streets as Heritage Park. The council approved a change order for fire suppression and water line work at the public works garage not to exceed $50,000, with one dissenting vote. Additionally, they adopted the 2022 MMO for Police ($755,639) and Non-Uniformed employees ($92,542), and promoted Matthew Egan to Lieutenant.

• Approved final subdivision/land development for 100 N. Providence Road, contingent on Engineer's letter (unanimous).
• Ratified up to $50,000 for Olive Street stormwater repairs (unanimous).
• Authorized advertisement of 5G ordinance (unanimous).
• Named pocket park at 5th & Broomall Streets as Heritage Park (unanimous).
• Authorized change order for fire suppression and water line at public works garage, not to exceed $50,000 (6-1, Councilwoman Johnson dissenting).
• Approved lot line adjustment at 620 Painter Street, subject to Engineer's letter (unanimous).
• Adopted 2022 MMO for Police ($755,639) and Non-Uniformed ($92,542) (unanimous).
• Promoted Matthew Egan to Lieutenant for Media Police Department (unanimous).

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and consider several items, including stormwater repairs, a park naming, a subdivision, a lot line adjustment, police and non-uniformed employee pension obligations, a police lieutenant promotion, and advertising for a part-time inspector. Public comment is accepted via email.

• Consider authorizing up to $25,000 for Olive Street stormwater repairs
• Consider naming 5th and Broomall pocket park to Heritage Park
• Consider 100 North Providence final subdivision/land development
• Consider 620 Painter Street lot line adjustment
• Consider promotion of full-time Lieutenant for Media Police Department

The Borough Council held a workshop meeting with no public comment. They reached a sense of council to authorize up to $50,000 for Olive Street stormwater repairs, which includes creating three storm drains. The council also discussed several upcoming items, including a 5G antenna ordinance, a full-time lieutenant promotion, and a part-time commercial property inspector position, but no formal votes were taken.

• Authorized up to $50,000 for Olive Street stormwater repairs (sense of council)
• Discussed drafting a 5G antenna ordinance for October adoption
• Discussed interviewing Sgt. Matt Egan for full-time lieutenant promotion
• Discussed advertising for part-time commercial property inspector (administrative, no council approval needed)

Borough Council

The Council will consider several items including bid awards for the 2021 Road Program and building maintenance. The meeting also includes discussions on variance requests, grant applications for Plum Street Mall, and board appointments.

• Bid award for 2021 Road Program
• Bid award to Donald Reisinger, Inc for building and property on-call maintenance contract
• Approval of street mural design at 3rd and Jackson Streets
• Resolution #2021-38 to apply for DelCo Green Ways Grant Program for Plum Street Mall
• Variance requests for 109 E. 6th Street and 321 E. Jefferson Street

The Media Borough Council approved a resolution to apply for DelCo Green Ways grant funds for Plum Street Mall improvements, despite one council member's dissent. The council also awarded a maintenance contract, approved a block party permit, and made several appointments and resignations. The meeting included discussion of a potential open space referendum and road resurfacing costs.

• Approved Resolution #2021-38 for DelCo Green Ways grant application for Plum Street Mall (4-1)
• Awarded on-call building and property maintenance bid to Donald Reisinger, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved mass gathering permit for Nativity BVM Parish block party (unanimous)
• Approved street mural painting event design (unanimous)
• Appointed Black Rhood to HARB for 4-year term (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations from Recreation Board and personnel (unanimous)
• Ratified payment of bills totaling $310,520.04 (unanimous)
• Approved loan extension to Media Upper Providence Free Library (unanimous)

Borough Council

The August 5, 2021 workshop meeting was procedural, with no formal votes or decisions. Council discussed upcoming bids for road resurfacing, grant applications for open space, and several permit requests. Swearing-in of Eric Gavin to sergeant occurred.

• Swore in Eric Gavin to rank of sergeant
• No formal votes taken; all items were discussion only
• Road resurfacing bids due August 18, to be considered at legislative meeting
• Discussed Delco Greenways grant application options
• Noted mass gathering permit applications for two September events

Borough Council

The Council will consider a proposal award for LED light conversion and review rejected bids for the 2021 Road Resurfacing Program. The meeting also includes reviews of several mass gathering permit applications and financial reports.

• $74,756.20 proposal award to Stouch Lighting for decorative light LED conversion
• Rejection of bids for 2021 Road Resurfacing Program with authorization to rebid
• Final land development application for 409 Vernon Street
• $18,500 proposal award to Keystone Municipal Services for Capital Improvement Plan services
• Payment of bills totaling $635,093.90 across various funds

Media Borough Council unanimously approved a $74,756.20 bid to Stouch Lighting for converting decorative lights to LED, and rejected bids for the road resurfacing program, authorizing the engineer to rescope and rebid. The council also approved four mass gathering permits, promoted Officer Eric Gavin to sergeant, approved the final land development application for 409 Vernon Street, ratified $635,093.90 in bills, approved FY2020 audited financials, and accepted a $18,500 proposal from Keystone Municipal Services for capital improvement plan services. A motion to authorize drafting amendments to Library loan documents carried 6-1 with President Hall abstaining.

• Approved $74,756.20 bid to Stouch Lighting for LED light conversion
• Rejected road resurfacing bids and authorized rescoping and rebidding
• Approved mass gathering permits for Media Arts Council marker unveiling, Street Mural Painting, Media Fire Company parade, and Santa's Parade
• Promoted Officer Eric Gavin to sergeant
• Approved final land development application for 409 Vernon Street
• Ratified payment of bills totaling $635,093.90
• Approved FY2020 audited financials
• Accepted $18,500 proposal from Keystone Municipal Services for capital improvement plan services

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council workshop meeting on July 1, 2021, will consider several action items, including a proposal to convert decorative lights to LEDs, a bid award for the 2021 road resurfacing program, and multiple mass gathering permits for community events. The council will also review the FY2020 audited financials and a final land development application for 409 Vernon Street.

• Consider proposal from Stouch Lighting to convert decorative lights to LEDs
• Consider bid award for 2021 Road Resurfacing Program
• Consider mass gathering permits for Media Arts Council marker unveiling, Street Mural Painting, Fire Company parade, and Santa's Parade
• Consider final land development application for 409 Vernon Street
• Consider FY2020 Audited Financials and Capital Improvement Plan services proposal

The Media Borough Council held a workshop meeting on July 1, 2021, and agreed to hold future meetings in Council Chambers with an alternate setup. They discussed several items, including a library loan restructuring proposal, LED light conversion, and road resurfacing bids, but no formal votes were taken. The meeting adjourned to executive session at 8:36 p.m.

• Agreed to move future meetings to Council Chambers with an alternate setup for workshop and council meetings.
• Discussed library loan restructuring from 15-year to 30-year term, with sub-committee in favor, but no action taken.
• Discussed Stouch Lighting proposal to convert decorative lights to LED, within budget, but no action taken.
• Discussed road resurfacing bids coming in higher than expected; engineer will rescope and rebid.
• Discussed mass gathering permits for several events, but no formal approvals were made.
• Discussed final land development plan for 409 Vernon Street, pending Planning Commission recommendation.
• Discussed FY2020 audited financials and capital improvement plan services, but no action taken.
• Discussed compost program launch and park soft opening at 5th & Broomall, but no formal decisions.

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider Ordinance 1149 of 2021, which proposes increasing the parking meter rate to $1.00 per hour and setting a flat parking fine at $25.00. The agenda also includes approving a $119,400 contract for Armory maintenance and reviewing several land development applications. Additionally, the body will ratify an ARPA funding agreement for local stimulus funds.

• Ordinance 1149 of 2021: Parking meter increase to $1.00/hr and flat parking fine of $25.00
• Bid Award of $119,400 to D&A Masonry Inc. for Armory Maintenance
• Preliminary/final land development application for 115 W. 6th Street
• Ratify ARPA funding contract agreement for local stimulus funds
• Payment of Bills totaling $324,633.42 across General, Recreation, and Capital Funds

Borough Council approved the preliminary/final land development application for 115 W. 6th Street, allowing construction of four single-family homes, with a 5-2 vote. The approval includes 15 conditions covering stormwater, tree replacement, and financial security. Council also approved several other items, including a $119,400 bid for Armory maintenance, a parking fee increase, and multiple event permits.

• Approved preliminary/final land development for 115 W. 6th St. (5-2)
• Awarded $119,400 bid to D & A Masonry for Armory maintenance (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1150 amending amusement device ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1149 increasing parking fees to $1/hour and fines to $25 (unanimous)
• Approved mass gathering permits for five events (unanimous)
• Adopted Green and Fair Procurement Guidelines (carried, Williamson absent)
• Ratified payment of bills totaling $324,633.42 (unanimous)
• Approved change order No. 2 for 5th & Broomall Park (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council workshop meeting will discuss and consider several items, including a proposed parking meter increase, land development applications, and various contracts. The council will also consider permits for community events and personnel changes. This is a working session where items are discussed before formal action.

• Reconsider Ordinance 1149 of 2021 – parking meter increase to $1.00/hr and flat rate parking fine of $25.00
• Consider preliminary/final land development application – 115 W. 6th Street
• Consider preliminary land development application – 100 N. Providence Road
• Consider contract with N. F. Sting and Sons for coin box services
• Consider ARPA funding contract agreement for local stimulus funds

The Borough Council held a workshop meeting on June 3, 2021, discussing the proposed 115 W. 6th Street development (Centennial Woods) and heard extensive public comment both for and against the project. No formal votes were taken on the development; the council discussed the preliminary/final plan and tree replacement options, with the engineer recommending 85 trees be planted (49 on site, 36 elsewhere or payment in lieu). The council also agreed to disband the Pandemic Committee, approved a coin collection contract with N.F. String and Sons, and gave favorable sense to complete the American Recovery Plan Act application.

• Disbanded the Pandemic Committee (unanimous)
• Approved sense of council to complete American Recovery Plan Act application (favorable)
• Approved sense of council for coin collection contract with N.F. String and Sons (all in agreement)
• Discussed preliminary/final plan for 115 W. 6th Street; no vote taken
• Discussed preliminary application for 100 N. Providence Road; no vote taken
• Noted bids for Orange Street decorative lighting came in higher than expected; engineer to revisit
• Moved Dave Ciccone to regular part-time position at $15.00/hr (recommendation)
• Increased Borough Accountant's pay by $0.50/hour for supervisory duties (recommendation)

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is meeting to consider several items, including a bid award for an audible pedestrian signal project, a parking meter fee increase, and various resolutions and appointments. The agenda includes public comment periods and reports from borough officials.

• Bid award of $242,400 to Carr and Duff for audible pedestrian signal project
• Ordinance No. 1149 of 2021 – parking meter increase to $1.00/hr. and flat rate parking fine of $25.00
• Resolution #2021-33 Designation of Agent for Commonwealth of PA Emergency Management Public Assistance Grant program
• Resolution #2021-35 - Plan revision for new development with respect to DEP sewer planning module for 401 W. Front Street
• Hiring of Anthony Passaro for full-time Laborer I in Highway department of Public Works

The Media Borough Council approved several key items, including a $242,400 contract for audible pedestrian signals, a $73,000 form-based zoning consultant (with a $9,000 borough cost), and a $1/hour parking fee increase with $25 fines. They also ratified a WalkWorks grant for a Third Street traffic calming plan (6-1) and approved a preliminary land development for 409 Vernon Street. All votes were recorded as unanimous unless noted.

• Approved $242,400 bid to Carr and Duff, Inc. for audible pedestrian signal project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-33 designating agent for PA Emergency Management Public Assistance Grant (unanimous)
• Ratified WalkWorks grant application for Third Street traffic calming plan (6-1, Robinson dissenting)
• Approved mass gathering permit for Five Mile Race on Sept 12, 2021, contingent on church pastor confirmation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-34 appointing Erica Burman to Environmental Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-35 for sewer planning module resubmission for 401 W. Front Street (unanimous)
• Selected FHI, Inc. as form-based zoning code consultant for $73,000 (6-1, Robinson dissenting)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1149 increasing parking fees to $1/hour and fines to $25 flat rate (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is holding a virtual workshop meeting to discuss and consider a range of items, including a bid award for pedestrian safety enhancements, a resolution to apply for FEMA COVID-19 disaster assistance, and several zoning and land development matters. The council will also consider appointments, hiring, and updates to ordinances, including parking meter rates and fines.

• Consider bid award for pedestrian safety enhancements at signalized intersections
• Consider resolution 2021-XX to apply for FEMA COVID 19 Disaster DR 4506 Public Assistance Application
• Consider selecting form-based zoning code consultant
• Consider updating parking meter ordinance to reflect rate of $1.00/hr. and flat rate parking fine of $25
• Consider hiring of Anthony Passaro for full-time Laborer I in Highways division of Public Works

The Borough Council held a workshop meeting with no formal votes. Council expressed favor for FHI as the form-based code consultant after interviews, but no contract was awarded. Several items were discussed for future action, including a video game room ordinance amendment, a land development application, and a parking fee increase.

• Favored FHI as form-based code consultant (no formal vote)
• Discussed authorizing Solicitor to amend Chapter 11 for video game room at 31 W. State Street
• Discussed preliminary land development for 409 Vernon Street (4 lots, two waivers)
• Discussed parking fee increase to $1.00
• Discussed hiring Anthony Passaro as full-time Laborer I
• Discussed $4,950 proposal for wayfinding orientation map
• Discussed $7,500 grant for traffic calming on 3rd Street
• Discussed $5,000 funding for sidewalk gap on Manchester Avenue

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is meeting to consider several administrative and financial items, including bid awards for a public works garage and wayfinding project, a zoning hearing board application, and proposed fee increases for electrical permits and sidewalk rebates. The agenda also includes appointments, a resolution regarding the Covanta incinerator contract, and approval of March bills totaling $479,098.88.

• Bid award for construction of public works garage
• Zoning Hearing Board application for 310 W. Third Street
• Resolution #2021-31: Increase rates and administrative fees for electrical permits
• Resolution #2021-32: Increase Sidewalk Rebate Program reimbursement to $20.00 per square foot
• Payment of March bills totaling $479,098.88

The Borough Council passed a resolution urging the county to end its contract with the Covanta incinerator and transition to zero waste, with a 6-1 vote. The council also approved several contracts and appointments, including a $219,880 bid for the Public Works Garage and a $887,700 wayfinding signs contract. A motion to table the Civil Service Commission's promotional exams for Lieutenant failed, and the original motion passed 5-2.

• Approved Resolution 2021-20 ending Delaware County contract with Covanta incinerator (6-1)
• Awarded Public Works Garage construction bid to A.J. Petersheim for $219,880 (unanimous)
• Awarded wayfinding signs bid to Allied Signage, Inc. for $887,700 plus $41,000 (unanimous)
• Approved promotional exams for Lieutenant (5-2)
• Approved Resolution 2021-29 appointing Don Connolly to Media Business Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-30 appointing Brittany Scharr to Media Business Authority (unanimous)
• Renewed Brick and Brew lease for 5 years with deck extension (6-1)
• Approved change order for 5th & Broomall Park stormwater work for $23,000 (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council held a workshop meeting with no formal votes, but unanimously supported engaging Dilworth Paxson for tax advice. Council discussed the 115 W. 6th Street development, hearing an alternate plan with townhomes and twins that preserves some trees, but took no action. They also reviewed bids for wayfinding signs and the public works garage, and discussed a Covanta resolution and other items.

• Unanimously supported engaging Dilworth Paxson for tax advice
• Discussed alternate plan for 115 W. 6th St. (5 townhomes + pair of twins) — no action
• Reviewed low bid of $887,700 from Allied Signage for wayfinding signs — no action
• Reviewed low bid of $219,880 from A.K. Petersheim for public works garage — no action
• Discussed Brick and Brew deck lease renewal — no action
• Discussed Covanta resolution — no action

Borough Council

Media Borough Council approved two ordinances allowing chickens and fowl, awarded a recycling contract to B & L Disposal, and approved multiple resolutions and appointments. They also declined to purchase a conservation easement for 115 W. 6th St. and discussed zoning changes for that property.

• Adopted Ordinance 1147 for keeping chickens and fowl (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 1148 for accessory structures for chickens and fowl (6-1)
• Awarded curbside recycling contract to B & L Disposal (6-1)
• Approved agreement with Linn Architects for Public Works garage engineering (unanimous)
• Approved stop signs at Third and Jackson Streets (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 for street mural at Third and Jackson Streets (unanimous)
• Approved final land development plan at 401 W. Front Street (unanimous)
• Declined to purchase conservation easement at 115 W. 6th St. (no motion)

Borough Council

This workshop meeting includes discussions on traffic calming priorities and potential 2021 DCNR grant projects. The Council will also consider various personnel hires and several zoning applications.

• Agreement with Linn Architects for Public Works Garage engineering services
• Zoning Hearing Board applications for 135 E. 6th Street and Public Works Garage
• Ordinance regarding the raising and keeping of chickens
• Appointment of Mark Paikoff to the Environmental Advisory Council
• Hiring for full-time Laborer I and part-time Facilities Maintenance Worker II positions

Council reached a sense of Council to proceed through the zoning process for the new public works garage on Birmingham Street, rather than exempting itself. Council also discussed several other items, including a draft chicken ordinance, a certificate of appropriateness for the Lewis property, and various appointments and recommendations, but no formal votes were taken at this workshop meeting.

• Sense of Council: proceed through the zoning process for the 5-bay public works garage on Birmingham Street.
• Tabled consideration of a resolution relating to the Covanta contract to April.
• Discussed a draft ordinance regarding keeping chickens, with plans to split it into two ordinances.
• Discussed a certificate of appropriateness for 100 N. Providence Road (Lewis Property), with a condition for compatible architectural character materials.
• Discussed appointments to the Planning Commission (Dan White and Roberto Perez) and EAC (Mark Paikoff).
• Discussed hiring recommendations for a full-time Laborer I and a part-time Facilities Maintenance Worker II.
• Discussed approval of a revised organization chart including an Administrative Manager position.
• Discussed a proposal for upgrades to modems in the Olive Street Parking Garage.

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a road resurfacing program, an extension of the moratorium on keeping chickens, and a request to oppose the Covanta incinerator contract. They will also vote on appointments, contracts, and the payment of January bills.

• Resolution #2021-17: application for County Liquid Fuel Tax funds for street milling and resurfacing
• Authorize advertisement of bids for 2021 Road Resurfacing Program
• Ordinance #1146 of 2021: extending moratorium on keeping chickens or fowl
• Resolution #2021-20: request Delaware County not extend Covanta incinerator contract
• Payment of January bills totaling $268,000.49

The Media Borough Council approved a request from the Media Business Authority for street closures to accommodate outdoor dining on Wednesdays and second Saturdays through 2021. The council also authorized the Civil Service Commission to begin the promotional examination process for sergeant, passed 6-1, after withdrawing a similar motion for lieutenant. Several routine items were approved, including road salt purchase, county aid application, and trash schedule changes.

• Approved street closures for outdoor dining (unanimous)
• Authorized Civil Service Commission to begin sergeant promotional exam (6-1)
• Approved road salt purchase agreement with PA Dept. of General Services (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2021-17 for $25,000 county aid for road resurfacing (unanimous)
• Authorized advertisement for bids for 2021 Road Resurfacing Project (unanimous)
• Approved maintenance agreement with Sila Heating and Air Conditioning (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 holiday trash schedule and change for east side of Jackson Street (unanimous)
• Authorized disposal of two police vehicles and one code enforcement vehicle on Municibid (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is holding a virtual workshop meeting to discuss and consider multiple administrative and operational items, including road maintenance contracts, trash schedule adjustments, and appointments. Several items involve approvals for public works projects and potential resolutions on environmental issues.

• Consider approval of PA Department of General Services road salt purchase agreement for Aug 2021–Jul 2022
• Consider Resolution #2021-xx for County Liquid Fuel Tax Funds for milling/resurfacing various streets
• Consider authorizing advertisement of bids for 2021 Road Resurfacing Program
• Consider change to trash schedule for east side of Jackson Street and holiday trash schedule
• Consider ordinance extending moratorium on keeping chickens or fowl within Media

The Borough Council held a workshop meeting with no formal votes. They discussed the land development application for 115 W. 6th Street, which is still under Planning Commission review and will come to Council in April. Public comments opposed the project, and officials clarified the steep slope zoning and legal timelines. Other items discussed included the chicken ordinance, road projects, and a $45,000 grant to the fire company for air packs.

• No formal votes taken at workshop meeting
• Chicken ordinance to be considered at March meetings
• 115 W. 6th St. development to be reviewed by Council in April
• Discussed $45,000 from last year's budget and $55,000 from this year's budget for fire company air packs
• Discussed rejecting bids for Accessible Pedestrian Signal Project and rebidding
• Discussed advertising for part-time police officers
• Discussed street closures for outdoor dining by Media Business Authority
• Discussed appointment of Laura Graham and Ed Blanchard to Media Business Authority

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and vote on several items including authorizing bids for recycling, Armory maintenance, and a new Public Works garage. They will also consider Ordinance 1145 for annual traffic/parking amendments, approve a subdivision at 206 N. Edgemont Street, and make numerous board appointments.

• Authorize advertisement of bids for single stream recyclable materials
• Authorize advertisement of bids for maintenance services to the Armory Building
• Authorize advertisement of bids for construction of Public Works garage
• Ordinance 1145 of 2021 - Annual traffic/parking ordinance amendments
• Approval of preliminary/final sub-division at 206 N. Edgemont Street

The Media Borough Council approved the preliminary/final subdivision at 206 N. Edgmont Street, allowing the owner to split the property into two lots, restore the existing home, and build a second home. The approval was conditioned on the applicant meeting with the Borough Engineer regarding the rain garden configuration and discussing an appropriate number of trees on Lot 2. The council also adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including annual traffic/parking amendments and appointments to various boards.

• Approved preliminary/final subdivision at 206 N. Edgmont Street with conditions (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1145-2021 annual traffic/parking amendments (unanimous)
• Authorized advertisement of bids for Public Works garage construction (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2021-01 re-appointing Heather Arata to Media Business Authority (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2021-03 appointing Skip Shuda to Civil Service Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2021-07 appointing John Knisley to Zoning Hearing Board (unanimous)
• Ratified payment of bills totaling $194,923.87 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of GO2 technology services contract (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council will hold a virtual workshop meeting to discuss reports from the borough manager, engineer, solicitor, and mayor, and to consider various appointments, resignations, and property-related items. Key actions include authorizing bids for recyclable materials, annual traffic/parking ordinance amendments, several board appointments and resignations, and subdivision and zoning relief requests.

• Authorize advertisement of bids for single stream recyclable materials
• Consider Ordinance xx of 2021 - Annual traffic/parking ordinance amendments
• Consider subdivision of 115 W. 6th Street and 206 N. Edgemont Street
• Consider zoning relief for 409 Vernon Street
• Consider TCDI grant application for hybrid form-based zoning amendments