Norristown public meetings in 2022

Municipal Council

Council approved final land development for a 325-unit multi-family complex and awarded contracts for sewer evaluations and a park retaining wall. The body also authorized the advertisement of budgets and ordinances regarding community grants and contractor requirements. Several administrative renewals and budget reallocations were passed unanimously.

• Approved final land development for 325-unit residential complex at 1920 Dekalb Pike, 1910 Arch Street and 220 E. Johnson Highway (Unanimous)
• Approved $953,527 contract to Metra Industries for Sanitary Sewer Evaluations, allocating $303,527 in ARPA funds (Unanimous)
• Approved $287,673.45 contract to DePaul and Company for Crawford Park Retaining Wall (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $100,000 contract to Pennoni for traffic and pedestrian pattern study (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,808,225 General Liability Insurance renewal from AIG Insurance (Unanimous)
• Approved vacation of Green Street for the Kennedy-Kenrick Land Development Project (Unanimous)
• Approved auction of 25 surplus equipment items and vehicles valued over $2,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved 3-year contract renewal with Bizlibrary for $48,359.52 (Unanimous)

Municipal Council

The Council will consider adopting the FY 2023 budget and increasing the real estate tax millage rate from 16.0 to 17.0. Other items include approving a capital improvements plan and authorizing bond debt for Municipal Hall renovations.

• Real estate tax rate increase from 16.0 to 17.0 millage
• Bond debt issuance for Municipal Hall renovation
• $500,000 grant application for stormwater projects
• Hiring of two full-time firefighters
• New disabled parking spaces on Kohn, Cherry, and Green Streets

Council approved the FY 2023 budget, which includes increasing the millage rate from 16.0 to 17.0. Other key actions included authorizing debt for Municipal Hall renovations and approving the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Adopted 2023 Budget and increased millage rate from 16.0 to 17.0 (6-0)
• Approved $710,000 General Obligation Debt for Municipal Hall renovation (6-0)
• Approved 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (6-0)
• Approved hiring of 2 full-time Municipal Firefighters (6-0)
• Approved 2023 Consolidated Fee Schedule and extended parking ticket payment period to 10 days (6-0)
• Approved $500,000 Small Water Grant application for stormwater projects (6-0)
• Approved Civil Service Entry Level Police Officer List for hiring (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Portnoff as Solicitor for Collection and Fee Schedule (6-0)

Stormwater Authority

The Board is reviewing a resolution to apply for a $500,000 Small Water Grant from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development. The meeting also includes a financial status report through October 2022 and an operations update on the 949 Main Street Project.

• $500,000 Small Water Grant application for three community locations
• Financial status report through October 2022
• Operations update on the 949 Main Street Project

Municipal Council

The Council will discuss the timeline and evaluation criteria for a developer RFP regarding the State Hospital Grounds property. The agenda includes a public hearing for a new restaurant liquor license at 1700 Markley Street. Additionally, the Council will consider a $500,000 EPA grant application for brownfield assessments.

• RFP process for a Master Developer for State Hospital Grounds property
• Liquor license application for Cerones Management, Inc at 1700 Markley Street
• $500,000 EPA Community-Wide Brownfield Assessment Grant application
• Ordinance 22-04 regulating the use of consumer fireworks
• Appointment of Portnoff as Solicitor for Collection and a revised fee schedule

Council approved a restaurant liquor license for 1700 Markley Street and authorized a $500,000 EPA grant application for brownfield assessments. The body also approved a fireworks ordinance and several historic district architectural applications.

• Approved liquor license for Cerones Management, Inc. at 1700 Markley Street (unanimous)
• Approved solicitation of $500,000 U.S. EPA Community-Wide Brownfield Assessment Grant (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for FY 2023 CDBG Projects Budget and Dec 1 public hearing (unanimous)
• Authorized advertisement of Ordinance 22-06 appointing Portnoff as Solicitor for collections (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 22-04 regulating consumer fireworks (unanimous)
• Approved HARB applications for 31 E. Jacoby, 806 Dekalb Street, and 808 Dekalb Street (unanimous)
• Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Stormwater Authority

The Norristown Municipal Stormwater Authority is meeting to consider the adoption of the 2023 Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The board will also receive an update on authority operations.

• Approval of 2023 Budget and CIP

Municipal Council

The Council will hold the first reading of the 2023 budget ordinance, which proposes increasing the real estate tax rate from 16.0 to 17.0 mills. The meeting also includes discussions on a multi-purpose athletic facility proposal and the 2023-2027 capital improvements plan.

• Proposed increase of real estate tax rate from 16.0 to 17.0 mills
• $1,644,846.75 purchase of truck chassis and road equipment
• Development proposal for an athletic facility at 500, 600 & 700 East Washington Street
• Requests for new disabled parking spaces on E Moore, Arch, Nassau, and W Airy Streets
• Review of September 2022 Historical Architectural Review Board applications

Council approved a major purchase of truck chassis and maintenance equipment for Public Works. They also authorized the advertisement of the FY 2023 Budget, which includes a proposed millage rate increase from 16.0 to 17.0.

• Approved $1,644,846.75 for truck chassis, body, and equipment via Resolution 22-73 (5-0)
• Authorized advertisement of Ordinance 22-05 for FY 2023 Budget and Real Estate Tax Rate (5-0)
• Approved disabled parking space requests for 614 E. Moore St, 1308 Arch St, 214 Nassau Pl, and 1108 W. Airy St (5-0)
• Approved September 2022 HARB applications for 503 Barbados St and 704 W. Marshall St (5-0)
• Approved October 18, 2022 Council Work Session minutes (5-0)

Municipal Council

Municipal Council will discuss the proposed 2023 annual operating budget and various administrative resolutions. The body is considering legal action regarding property encroachment and several zoning and fee adjustments.

• Proposed 2023 Municipality of Norristown Operating Budget presentation
• Ordinance 22-04 of 2022 regulating the use of consumer fireworks
• Legal action against the owner of 701 Sterigere Street for property encroachment
• Sewer system tapping fee reduction for PROSOV, LLC project at 1920 DeKalb Pike, 1910 Arch Street, and 250 E. Johnson Highway
• Online auction of a surplus Cummins generator valued over $2,000

Council unanimously approved Resolution 22-70 waiving tax penalties for non-receipt of bills, authorized advertisement of Ordinance 22-04 regulating consumer fireworks, and approved several other resolutions including vehicle lease, civil service rule amendments, surplus equipment auction, and a DCNR grant application. The proposed 2023 operating budget was presented with no action taken, and a tax assessment appeal for two properties was tabled for further review.

• Approved Resolution 22-70 waiving tax penalties for non-receipt of bills (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement of Ordinance 22-04 regulating consumer fireworks (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-64 amending Civil Service Rules (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-63 leasing a vehicle from Fairmount Engine Co. #2 (unanimous)
• Authorized legal action against owner of 701 Stergiere Street for encroachment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-71 disposing of surplus generator via online auction (unanimous)
• Tabled tax assessment appeal for 658 Linda Lane and 730 Astor Street (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-69 certifying PROSOV LLC project for sewer tapping fee reduction (unanimous)

Stormwater Authority

The Board will consider resolutions for GIS mapping services and a purchase of vehicles and equipment. Members will also discuss updating the management ordinance to meet PADEP requirements. Staff will present updates on operations and the 2023 proposed budget.

• $28,500 for GIS Storm Sewer System Mapping Services from Pennoni
• $994,481.26 for trucks and related equipment
• Update to the Management Ordinance per PADEP requirements
• Presentation of the 2023 Proposed Budget and CIP

Municipal Council

The Council will review a request for document management services from Scantek and the approval of 2023 pension plan obligations. The agenda also includes police corporal promotions and a noise ordinance waiver for construction at the Justice Center.

• $310,688.50 agreement with Scantek for document management and software
• Promotions of Andrew Bixler and Louis Geiser to Police Corporal
• Resolution supporting a FEMA SAFER Grant application
• Approval of 2023 minimum municipal pension obligations
• Noise ordinance waiver for early work at the Justice Center Construction Site

Council unanimously approved a $310,688.50 agreement with Scantek for document management services and Laserfiche software, funded in last year's budget. They also unanimously approved a SAFER grant application for fire staffing, police promotions to corporal, pension plan obligations, and a noise ordinance waiver for early concrete pours at the Justice Center. No other substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved Resolution 22-66 supporting SAFER grant application for fire staffing (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-65 promoting two police officers to corporal (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-67 for FY2023 pension plan MMO totaling $3,247,838 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-59 for $310,688.50 Scantek document management agreement (unanimous)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for early concrete pours at Justice Center on Sept 28 and 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 20, 2022 (unanimous)

Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will hold a public hearing regarding a restaurant liquor license and consider a preliminary land development plan for a large housing project. The body will also review a leadership analysis contract and updates to fire and police equipment.

• Preliminary land development plan approval for PROSOV, LLC for 325 multi-family units at Kennedy Kenrick
• Public hearing and Resolution 22-56 for Via's Pizza, LLC liquor license at 1803 Markley Street
• Resolution 22-61 for a $75,000 agreement with Hanover Research Council for leadership analysis
• Ordinance 22-03 regarding sprinkler and fire extinguishing systems in apartment buildings
• Resolution 22-60 for the purchase and upfitting of five Ford Interceptor SUV patrol vehicles

Council approved a preliminary land development plan for 325 multi-family units at the Kennedy Kenrick site, and approved a $75,000 contract for a municipal operations study. A sprinkler ordinance was tabled for further discussion. Council also approved a PCCD grant for a camera system and the purchase of five police SUVs.

• Approved Resolution 22-62 granting preliminary land development plan for 325-unit Kennedy Kenrick development (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-61 for $75,000 organizational study with Hanover Research Council (6-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 22-03 (sprinkler and fire extinguishing systems) until next meeting (6-0)
• Approved filing and acceptance of PCCD grant for municipal camera system (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 5 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Hybrid SUVs (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-56 for Via's Pizza liquor license at 1803 Markley Street (6-0)

Municipal Council

The Norristown Municipal Council will review requests for disabled parking spaces and an amendment to police civil service rules. The body will also consider approvals for historical architectural reviews and fire department vehicle modifications.

• Approval of upfitting and modifications for a High-Water Rescue Vehicle
• Review of August 2022 Historical Architectural Review Board applications
• Resolution No. 22-57 to appoint Industrial/Organizational Solutions for entry-level police written exams
• Resolution No. 22-58 to establish disabled parking at 631 Noble St, 620 Kohn St, 53 W Basin St, and 1408 Arch St

The council unanimously approved Resolution 22-55 for high-water vehicle upfit and modifications at a cost of just over $44,000, and Resolution 22-57 to adopt amended Civil Service Rules for entry-level police officer testing, appointing Industrial/Organizational Solutions as test administrator. Four disabled parking spaces were also approved. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and public comments.

• Approved Resolution 22-55 for high-water vehicle upfit and modifications (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-57 adopting amended Civil Service Rules and appointing Industrial/Organizational Solutions for entry-level police testing (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-58 for disabled parking spaces at 631 Noble St, 620 Kohn St, 53 W. Basin St, and 1408 Arch St (unanimous)
• Approved HARB applications for exterior repairs at 23 East Airy Street and 602 Noble Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 16, 2022 (unanimous)

Stormwater Authority

The Norristown Municipal Stormwater Authority is meeting to discuss the format of stormwater billing for property owners. The Board will also review recommendations for awarding bids for 2022 stormwater projects at various locations.

• Approval of Stormwater billing format for property owners
• Award recommendations for 2022 Stormwater Projects at Various Locations
• Financial Status Report

Municipal Council

The Municipal Council is reviewing a proposal to establish dawn-to-dusk hours for municipal parks and recreation areas. Members will also discuss a masterplan for a new recreation center on Harding Boulevard and review updates to the 2022-2026 Capital Improvements Plan.

• Ordinance 22-02 to establish dawn to dusk hours for parks and recreation areas
• Resolution No. 22-54 for $26,050 to Hughes Custom Logistics for Police Department relocation
• Resolution No. 22-53 to revise the 2022-2026 Capital Improvements Plan
• Resolution No. 22-52 to purchase updated playground equipment at Bartash and McCann Park
• Discussion on seeking Montgomery County ARPA funds for a Harding Boulevard Recreation Center

The Norristown Municipal Council approved Ordinance 22-02 establishing dusk-to-dawn hours for municipal parks and recreation areas, with Councilwoman Smith voting against. The council also approved resolutions for police department relocation services, capital improvements plan revisions, and playground equipment upgrades, and voted to send a parks master plan proposal seeking ARPA funding.

• Approved Ordinance 22-02 establishing dusk-to-dawn park hours (6-1)
• Approved sending Harding Boulevard parks master plan proposal for ARPA funding (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-54 for $26,050 relocation services for Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-53 revising 2022-2026 Capital Improvements Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-52 for $203,925 playground equipment at Bartash and McCann Parks (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilman Queenan as voting delegate and Councilwoman Hendley as alternate for PML Summit

Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will discuss establishing dawn-to-dusk hours for parks and a potential rebranding campaign. The body is also reviewing financing agreements for the capital budget and police records management.

• Ordinance 22-02 to establish dawn to dusk hours for parks and recreation areas
• Resolution No. 22-49: Master Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement with Banc of America Public Capital Corporation for the 2022-2026 CIP Budget
• Resolution No. 22-48: Annual payment of $24,024.03 to CODY Computer System's Inc. for police records management
• MOU with DVRPC for a traffic study of the Norristown Redevelopment Area using $80,000 in grant funding
• Zoning special exception application for outpatient behavioral health services at 100 and 102 West Fornance Street

The Norristown Municipal Council approved Ordinance 22-02, establishing dawn-to-dusk hours for municipal parks and recreation areas to prohibit overnight activities, with Councilwoman Smith voting against. The council also approved several resolutions, including a master equipment lease-purchase agreement with Banc of America Public Capital Corporation, a police records system maintenance payment, and a civil service rules amendment. Additionally, they approved appointments to various boards and committees, a memorandum of understanding for a traffic study, and voted to oppose a zoning application for a behavioral health facility.

• Approved Ordinance 22-02 establishing dawn-to-dusk park hours (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 22-51 appointments to boards and committees (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-49 master equipment lease-purchase agreement with Banc of America (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-48 annual payment of $24,024.03 to CODY Computer Systems (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-50 Civil Service Rules amendment (6-0)
• Approved MOU with DVRPC for traffic study (6-0)
• Approved sending solicitor to oppose Gaudenzia Foundation zoning application (6-0)
• Approved minutes from July 19, 2022 workshop (6-0)

Municipal Council

The Council will review a conditional use request for a new mixed-use building featuring 24 apartments at 257 East Main Street. The session also includes discussions on a subdivision plan for 1001 Sterigere Street and a business concept presentation for 1700 Markley Street.

• Conditional use hearing for DB Housing Group, LLC at 257 East Main Street
• Resolution 22-45 regarding a subdivision plan at 1001 Sterigere Street
• Rejection of the construction bid for Main Street Streetscape Phase IV
• Business concept presentation for 1700 Markley Street
• Resolution 22-46 regarding reimbursement of municipal expenditures

The Norristown Municipal Council approved a conditional use for 257 East Main Street for DB Housing Group, allowing a mixed-use development with increased density. They also approved a subdivision plan for 1001 Sterigere Street, rejected a bid for Main Street Streetscape Phase IV due to budget overruns, and approved several other items including a HARB application and an assessment appeal.

• Approved conditional use for 257 East Main Street (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-47 amending Resolution 21-40 for DB Housing Group (6-0)
• Approved Preliminary/Final Minor Subdivision Plan for 1001 Sterigere Street (6-0)
• Rejected construction bid for Main Street Streetscape Phase IV (6-0)
• Approved reimbursement of municipal expenditures (Resolution 22-46) (6-0)
• Approved assessment appeal for 201 West Marshall Street (6-0)
• Approved HARB application for 205 Dekalb Street (6-0)
• Approved minutes from July 5, 2022 meeting (6-0)

Municipal Council

The council will administer oaths of office to five entry-level police officers. The agenda also includes a request for an appointment to the Planning Commission via Resolution 22:43.

• Oath of office for Michael Dructor, Robert Evangelista, Mark Lacek, Callan Palmer, and Sakinah Hall
• Resolution 22:43 request for appointment to the Planning Commission

The Norristown Municipal Council held a special meeting on July 7, 2022, with all five members present. They administered the oath of office to four new entry-level police officers and unanimously approved the appointment of Sonya Sanders to the Planning Commission for a term ending December 31, 2026. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Sonya Sanders to the Planning Commission, term ending Dec 31, 2026 (5-0)
• Administered oath of office to four entry-level police officers

Municipal Council

The Council will consider a potential ordinance requiring fire sprinkler installations in certain apartment buildings. The agenda also includes discussions on Municipal Hall renovations and land development requests. Additionally, a public hearing regarding the Comcast cable franchise renewal is scheduled.

• Purchase of audio-visual equipment for Municipal Hall ($331,665)
• Purchase of police lockers and shelving ($96,756.13)
• $100,000 grant proposal for Simply Divine Restaurant
• Proposed fire sprinkler retrofits for buildings with more than two apartments
• Land development requests for 1011 New Hope Street and 1651 Markley Street

The Norristown Municipal Council approved a $100,000 CDBG grant for Simply Divine Restaurant at 14 W. Main Street, along with several other resolutions including land development approvals and equipment purchases. The council also discussed a potential ordinance requiring fire sprinklers in buildings with more than two apartments, agreeing to start drafting it. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $100,000 grant for Simply Divine Restaurant (6-0)
• Approved Preliminary Final Land Development for 1011 New Hope Street (6-0)
• Approved Preliminary Final Land Development for 1651 Markley Street (6-0)
• Approved $96,756.13 for storage shelving and police lockers (6-0)
• Approved $331,665 for audio-visual equipment (6-0)
• Approved land lease agreement with RDA for State Hospital site (6-0)
• Approved directing Solicitor to support RDA variances for State Hospital grounds (6-0)
• Approved amendments to Solid Waste Ordinance (6-0)

Municipal Council

The Norristown Municipal Council will consider several resolutions, including a landscaping award for Riverfront Park. The meeting also includes the acceptance of a $40,000 grant and requests regarding police staffing.

• Award recommendation to Foresite Concepts, Inc. for Riverfront Park
• Conditional employment offers for six police department vacancies
• Acceptance of a $40,000 Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board grant
• Request for a disabled parking space at 1209 Tyler Street
• Food truck waiver for Von C Brewery at 1210 Sturbridge Street

The Norristown Municipal Council approved several resolutions, including the final award for Riverfront Park Phase 1 to Foresite Concepts, Inc. with an additional $21,000, and waived the 12-day waiting period. They also approved conditional employment offers for six police candidates, a $40,000 grant for underage drinking prevention, and various recognitions and waivers. All votes were unanimous except the Riverfront Park vote, which was 5-0 due to one member's absence.

• Approved final award for Riverfront Park to Foresite Concepts, Inc., waiving 12-day waiting period (5-0)
• Approved conditional employment offers for six entry-level police candidates (6-0)
• Approved $40,000 grant from PA Liquor Control Board for underage drinking prevention (6-0)
• Approved disabled parking space at 1209 Tyler Street (6-0)
• Approved waiver for von C Brewery food trucks at June 2022 events (6-0)
• Approved recognizing June 2022 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month (6-0)
• Approved recognizing June 3rd as Gun Violence Awareness Day 2022 (6-0)
• Approved HARB Certificates of Appropriateness for four properties (6-0)

Stormwater Authority

The Board will discuss a request to finance vehicles and equipment for the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) plan through the Municipality of Norristown. Financial Advisor Davenport and Company will present an overview of the financing process for the first three years of the plan.

• Request to finance 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) vehicles and equipment

Stormwater Authority

The Council will discuss financing for capital improvement projects and health insurance renewal. The session also includes requests to approve police equipment, a fair housing contract, and a traffic study grant.

• $23,000 purchase of an Automated License Plate Reader for a police vehicle
• $30,000 contract with Fair Housing Rights Center for program implementation
• $80,000 grant application for a traffic and pedestrian study in the Redevelopment Area
• Installation of a flood warning gauge at Saw Mill Run Dam
• Two-year health insurance renewal with Delaware Valley Health Trust

The Norristown Municipal Council approved a two-year health insurance plan renewal with Delaware Valley Health Trust for the 7/1/2022-6/30/2024 plan years, with a $152,650 credit to lower monthly costs. The council also approved pursuing Master Lease equipment and capital improvement financing for fiscal year 2022, including the first three years of the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan, the Stormwater Authority's CIP, and Municipal Hall renovation. Several other resolutions were passed, including the purchase of a new Automated License Plate Reader for $23,000 and a $30,000 contract with the Fair Housing Rights Center. A public commenter proposed a workforce housing model, but no action was taken on it.

• Approved two-year health insurance renewal with Delaware Valley Health Trust (6-0)
• Approved pursuing Master Lease equipment and capital improvement financing for FY2022 (6-0)
• Approved HARB Certificates of Appropriateness for 18 East Chestnut St and 1221 West Airy St (6-0)
• Tabled Fire department item (6-0)
• Approved Civil Service Entry Level Police Officer list, allowing conditional employment offers (6-0)
• Approved $23,000 purchase of Automated License Plate Reader from Leonardo Company (6-0)
• Approved $30,000 contract with Fair Housing Rights Center for Fair Housing Program (6-0)
• Approved submission of $80,000 grant application to DVRPC for traffic/pedestrian study (6-0)

Stormwater Authority

The Norristown Municipal Council will consider a $29,300 contract with Pennoni for the Poley Park Skate Park Project. The meeting also includes requests to establish disabled parking spaces at four specific addresses. Additionally, the council will receive April 2022 activity updates from the Police, Fire, and Code departments.

• Resolution 22-27: $29,300 contract with Pennoni for Poley Park Skate Park Project
• Resolution 22-26: Requests for disabled parking spaces at four locations
• Proclamation recognizing Norristown Area High School athletes
• April 2022 departmental updates from Police, Fire & Code

The Norristown Municipal Council approved a $29,300 professional services agreement with Pennoni for engineering and surveying related to the Poley Park Skate Park Project. The council also approved four disabled parking spaces at specific addresses. The meeting included proclamations for high school sports teams and departmental reports, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $29,300 for Pennoni engineering services for Poley Park Skate Park (6-0)
• Approved disabled parking spaces at 911 W Washington St, 851 George St, 522 Noble St, 1023 Cherry St (6-0)
• Approved minutes of April 19, 2022 work session (6-0)

Stormwater Authority

The Norristown Council will discuss land development approvals, zoning ordinance amendments, and public works contracts. The session includes reviews of public safety communications and solid waste ordinances.

• Preliminary/Final Plan Approval for 26 townhomes at 1421 Green Valley Road
• Proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment requiring Masterplans for tracts over 5 acres in specific zones
• Resolution No. 22-25 for a public safety communication network antenna at Municipal Hall
• Discussion on amending Chapter 274 'Solid Waste' of the Municipal Code
• Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kehoe Construction, Inc. for road milling services

Municipal Council

The Norristown Municipal Council will review a contract to resurface the Simmons Park basketball court and a new traffic calming policy using speed humps. The agenda also includes a DNA data sharing agreement with Bode Cellmark Forensics, Inc. and a grant application for flood mitigation research at Elmwood Park.

• $169,950 contract to resurface Simmons Park basketball court
• New traffic calming policy using rubber-type speed humps
• MOU with Bode Cellmark Forensics, Inc. regarding DNA data sharing
• $25,000 grant application for Elmwood Park flood mitigation research
• 12-month extension of eligibility lists for Corporals and Sergeants

Council authorized a $169,950 contract to resurface basketball courts at Simmons Park and adopted a policy designating speed humps as the preferred traffic calming device. Other actions included approving a DNA data sharing agreement for police and a grant application for Elmwood Park.

• Approved $169,950 contract with Miller Sports Construction for Simmons Park basketball courts (6-0)
• Approved Speed Hump as the preferred traffic calming device (6-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Bode Cellmark Forensics, Inc. for DNA data sharing (6-0)
• Approved $25,000 grant application to PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources for Elmwood Park Master Plan (6-0)
• Approved HARB application for repairs at 38 East Chestnut Street (6-0)
• Approved March 15, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Municipal Council

The Norristown Municipal Council is meeting to discuss a new traffic calming policy and various municipal contracts. The body will consider resolutions for vehicle acquisitions, a redevelopment agreement, and parking space designations.

• Agreement of Sale and Redevelopment Agreement for Main and DeKalb Streets
• Purchase of 11 police vehicles, 3 code vehicles, and 1 planning/zoning vehicle
• $35,000.00 contract renewal with Buxton for Consumer Impact Dashboard and Scout Solution
• Resolution No. 22-15 to establish disabled parking at 1009 W Airy, 1305 Markley, 418 W Freedley, and 302 W Wood Streets
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Norristown Municipal Waste Authority for a sanitary sewer system evaluation

The Norristown Municipal Council approved several resolutions, including a redevelopment agreement for Main and Dekalb Streets, a contract renewal with Buxton for consumer data services, an intergovernmental agreement with the Norristown Municipal Waste Authority, and the purchase of 15 new vehicles. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The council also approved disabled parking spaces and HARB applications, and discussed a traffic calming policy.

• Approved Main & Dekalb Streets redevelopment agreement (6-0)
• Approved $35,000 contract renewal with Buxton (6-0)
• Approved IGA with Norristown Municipal Waste Authority (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 11 police, 3 code, 1 planning/zoning vehicles (6-0)
• Approved disabled parking spaces at 4 addresses (6-0)
• Approved HARB applications for 3 properties (6-0)
• Approved minutes from March 1, 2022 (6-0)

Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will discuss the purchase of a high-water rescue vehicle and furniture for Municipal Hall. Members will also review agreements regarding the redevelopment of the 68-acre Norristown State Hospital grounds. Additionally, the council will consider various contract awards and fee waiver requests.

• $204,592.00 purchase of a High-Water Rescue Vehicle
• $743,027.59 contract for furniture at Municipal Hall
• $168,596.48 change order for infrastructure work at Municipal Hall
• Review of agreement to transfer 68 acres of Norristown State Hospital grounds
• $145,320.33 contract award for Brownfield Assessment Grant Project services

Council approved several high-value contracts for Municipal Hall renovations and a highwater vehicle for the fire department. The body also approved the sale of 68 acres of the Norristown State Hospital grounds to the Redevelopment Authority.

• Approved $743,027.59 furniture contract for Municipal Hall (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement of Sale for 68 acres of Norristown State Hospital to Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)
• Approved $204,592.00 purchase of one Highwater Vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved $145,320.33 contract to AMO Environmental Decisions for EPA Brownfield project (unanimous)
• Approved $168,596.48 change order for Integrity Mechanical at Municipal Hall (unanimous)
• Approved land development extension for 8 dwellings at 408 West Wood Street (unanimous)
• Denied $4,654.40 demolition permit fee waiver for 104 Schuylkill Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved tax waiver for Deeper Life Baptist Church (unanimous)

Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will discuss the purchase of a rescue-engine for the fire department and the ratification of a labor agreement with Laborers' Local Union 57. The body will also review historical architectural applications and a CDBG budget amendment.

• Purchase of a Rescue-Engine for the Norristown Fire Department
• Resolution No. 22-06: Ratification of Memorandum of Agreement with Laborers' Local Union 57
• Request for $21,330 in general funds to remit to HUD for 2015 CDBG administration costs
• Resolution No. 22-02: Destruction of 2001 arrest records
• Review of January 2022 Historical Architectural Review Board applications

The council unanimously approved Resolution 22-05 to purchase a rescue-engine for the fire department at a cost of $737,500. They also approved the destruction of 2001 arrest records, ratified a labor agreement with Local Union 57, and approved HARB applications for two properties. A motion to advance $21,330 in general funds for a CDBG administrative overage was also passed.

• Approved Resolution 22-05 for rescue-engine purchase ($737,500) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-02 for destruction of 2001 arrest records (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-06 ratifying labor agreement with Local Union 57 (unanimous)
• Approved HARB applications for 826 and 922 West Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved advance of $21,330 in general funds for CDBG administrative costs (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 18, 2022 (unanimous)

Municipal Council

The Norristown Municipal Council is holding a work session to discuss a new apartment development and several administrative approvals. The body will consider grant applications for fire staffing and a conditional employment offer for a police candidate.

• Proposed 80-85 unit apartment building development at 722 Sandy Street
• Application for FEMA SAFER grant to hire six additional firefighters
• Mutual Aid Agreement with East Norriton Township
• Conditional employment offer for police candidate Justin Bossard
• Intergovernmental Agreement for lease and management with Norristown Stormwater Authority

The Norristown Municipal Council approved several items, including an intergovernmental agreement with the Norristown Stormwater Authority, a FEMA SAFER grant application to hire six firefighters, a mutual aid agreement with East Norriton Township, and conditional employment for a police candidate. They also approved a HARB application for 200 West Marshall Street and an assessment appeal stipulation. Public comments raised concerns about parking and speed on North Hills Drive and stormwater management, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved minutes of Jan 3, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved HARB application for 200 West Marshall Street (unanimous)
• Directed staff to apply for FEMA SAFER grant to hire 6 firefighters (unanimous)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with East Norriton Township (unanimous)
• Approved conditional employment offer to police candidate Justin Bossard (unanimous)
• Approved assessment appeal stipulation with Norristown Area School District (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Norristown Stormwater Authority (unanimous)

Municipal Council

The council will hold a reorganization meeting to swear in members and elect 2022 officers. The regular session includes ratifying opioid settlement agreements and adopting the FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant budget.

• Election of 2022 Council President and Vice President
• Oaths of office for four council members
• Ratification of opioid litigation settlement agreements
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 21-17 (FY 2022 CDBG Budget)
• Resolution 22-01 regarding professional staff reappointments

The council held its reorganization meeting, swearing in new members and unanimously electing Thomas Lepera as Council President and Heather Lewis as Vice President. They also unanimously approved Resolution 22-01 to reappoint professional staff for 2022. In the regular meeting, the council unanimously ratified opioid settlement documents and adopted the FY 2022 CDBG budget ordinance.

• Elected Thomas Lepera as Council President (unanimous)
• Elected Heather Lewis as Council Vice President (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-01 reappointing professional staff for 2022 (unanimous)
• Ratified execution of opioid settlement documents (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-17 FY 2022 CDBG budget (unanimous)