Media public meetings in 2022
5 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Borough Council
The Media Borough Council will consider adopting the final 2023 General, Capital, Liquid Fuels, and Recreation budgets, along with the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan. They will also vote on Ordinance No. 1158 setting the 2023 millage rate and Ordinance No. 1159 extending parking meter hours to 8pm Monday through Saturday and increasing the rate to $1.50/hour. Other items include a collective bargaining agreement with Media Police, a change order for the MS4 Vorteks facility relocation, and a request for a 12-month extension on a RACP grant for the Water Safety and Infrastructure Project.
- Adoption of final 2023 budgets (General, Capital, Liquid Fuels, Recreation) and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan
- Ordinance No. 1158 setting the 2023 millage rate
- Ordinance No. 1159 extending parking meter hours to 8pm Monday-Saturday and increasing rate to $1.50/hour
- Collective Bargaining Agreement with Media Police
- Change order for relocation of MS4 Vorteks facility from Philip Green Park to West and 3rd Street
Council approved the final 2023 Operating, Capital, Liquid Fuels, and Recreation Budgets and the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan. The body also set the 2023 millage rate and updated parking ordinances. Additionally, the Media Borough Board of Health was dissolved.
- Adopted final 2023 Operating, Capital, Liquid Fuels and Recreation Budgets (6-1)
- Adopted Ordinance 1158 setting 2023 millage to 2.0 mills (unanimous)
- Adopted 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 1159 extending parking hours to 8pm Mon-Sat and increasing rate to $1.50/hr (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 1157 dissolving the Media Borough Board of Health (unanimous)
- Approved $501,356.90 in bill payments across General, Recreation, and Capital funds (unanimous)
- Authorized ARPA H20 grant submission for Ridge Road stormwater project (unanimous)
- Approved advertising 3 open parking enforcement officer positions (unanimous)
Borough Council
The Media Borough Council workshop agenda includes a budget presentation and several action items: setting the 2023 millage rate (Ordinance 1158), adopting the final 2023 budgets and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan, and amending the parking ordinance to extend paid hours to 8pm and raise the rate to $1.50/hour. Other items include a grant application for the Ridge Road stormwater project, relocating an MS4 facility, appointing a member to the Media Business Authority, and dissolving the Board of Health.
- Consider Ordinance No. 1158 of 2022 Setting the 2023 Millage Rate
- Consider adoption of the Final 2023 General, Capital, Liquid Fuels and Recreation budgets
- Consider amending parking ordinance to extend hours until 8pm Monday through Saturday and increase rate to $1.50/hour
- Consider submitting ARPA H20 grant for Ridge Road stormwater project
- Consider Ordinance No. 1157 of 2022 – Dissolving the Board of Health of Media Borough
The Borough Council held a workshop to review the 2023 final operating, capital, liquid fuels, and recreation budgets. The proposed budget includes a property tax rate increase from 1.81 mills to 2.00 mills. No formal votes on the budget or ordinances were recorded during this workshop meeting.
- Proposed property tax rate increase from 1.81 mills to 2.00 mills
- Proposed parking rate increase to $1.50/hr with hours extended to 8:00 PM
- Proposed 4.5% salary increase for personnel
- Proposed increase of Library contribution to $165,000
- Proposed decrease of Fire Company budget by 14.3% to $613,000
- Proposed transfer of $825,000 to Capital Reserve Account
- Proposed appointment of Stu Eli to the Media Business Authority
- Proposed appointments of Ron Joines and Dana Marks to the Environmental Advisory Council
Borough Council
The Media Borough Council will vote on adopting the preliminary 2023 General, Capital, Liquid Fuels, and Recreation budgets. The council will also consider resolutions to sell three used Ford Crown Victoria police cruisers to the highest bidders, and authorize salary increases for parking enforcement officers and a customer service specialist.
- Adoption of preliminary 2023 General, Capital, Liquid Fuels, and Recreation budgets
- Resolution #2022-50: Sale of 2007 Ford Crown Victoria to Eric Gavin for $2,750
- Resolution #2022-51: Sale of 2008 Ford Crown Victoria to Barron Snyder for $2,350
- Resolution #2022-52: Sale of 2009 Ford Crown Victoria to Duayne Ronczcowsky for $3,202
- Salary adjustment for Parking Enforcement Officers from $18.19 to $20.00 per hour effective January 1, 2023
Council approved the 2023 preliminary general, capital, liquid fuels, and recreations budgets. The board also authorized specific spending for Sunoco funds and approved several personnel salary adjustments.
- Adopted 2023 preliminary general, capital, liquid fuels and recreations budgets (Unanimous)
- Authorized Sunoco fund spending: $10,000 for reusable bags, $13,355 for library rain garden, and $13,355 for EV charging station (Approved with condition for library scope of work)
- Approved sale of three Ford Crown Victorias for $2,750, $2,350, and $3,202 (Unanimous)
- Authorized parking enforcement officer salary increase to $20.00 per hour effective Jan 1, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Authorized promotion and salary increase for Marianne States to $28.57 per hour effective Jan 1, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved mass gathering permit for Media Farmer’s Market (Unanimous)
- Ratified bill payments totaling $2,234,751.13 (Unanimous)
- Accepted proposal for fire alarm system installation at Public Works shop (Unanimous)
Borough Council
The Media Borough Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss and consider several items, including a fire alarm system for the Public Works shop, a mass gathering permit for the Media Farmer's Market, and the adoption of preliminary 2023 budgets for General, Capital, Liquid Fuels, and Recreation funds. The meeting will also include reports from the Borough Manager, Engineer, Solicitor, and Mayor, as well as committee updates.
- Consider fire alarm system for Public Works shop
- Consider mass gathering permit for Media Farmer's Market (first and third Sundays, December 2022–April 2023, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.)
- Consider adoption of preliminary 2023 General, Capital, Liquid Fuels, and Recreation budgets
- Discuss 2023 Community Development Block Grant Funds
The Borough Council conducted a workshop meeting consisting of committee reports and public comment. No formal legislative actions or votes were taken other than the motion to adjourn.
- Adjourned meeting at 8:15 p.m. (unanimous)
Borough Council
The Media Borough Council will consider several resolutions and actions, including amending civil service rules, authorizing the sale of three Crown Victoria vehicles, and advertising an ordinance to disband the Board of Health. The council will also ratify mass gathering permits for a film shoot and two community events, and approve grants for recycling education and a wayfinding project.
- Authorize sale of three police Crown Victorias on Municibid
- Advertise ordinance to disband the Board of Health
- Ratify mass gathering permit for Neighborhood Film Company filming on Plum Street Mall (Oct 12-20)
- Approve Resolution #2022-xx for Delco Green Ways grant
- Approve Resolution #2022-902 for Recycling Education and Equipment Grant
Council discussed the 2023 budget, noting flat revenue and increased expenses from hiring three police officers and EMS needs, with possible tax and parking fee increases. They approved several actions including change order #3 for the Wayfinding project, Resolution #2022-48 for Phillip Green Park restoration, and multiple mass gathering permits. All votes were unanimous except two abstentions on pension-related items.
- Approved change order #3 for Wayfinding project with 45-day extension and sign relocation (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-48 for Phillip Green Park restoration application (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to Civil Service Rules for residency radius and communication (unanimous)
- Approved advertising ordinance to disband Board of Health (unanimous)
- Approved mass gathering permits for Media Fellowship Fall Street Fest, 2nd Baptist Church Harvest Festival, Neighborhood Film Company filming, and Veterans Day Parade (all unanimous)
- Ratified payment of bills totaling $237,885.89 (unanimous)
- Ratified RFP for Pension Investment Advisory Services (unanimous, Robinson abstained)
- Approved agreement with Ken Decker for pension RFP professional services (unanimous, Robinson abstained)