Norristown public meetings in 2022
15 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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