Norristown public meetings in 2025

Zoning Hearing Board

The Norristown Zoning Hearing Board will hold public hearings on 11 variance applications on December 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM. Applicants seek zoning relief for duplex and triplex uses, restoration of abandoned duplexes, and parking modifications in various districts. Residents may attend and be heard in Council Chambers at Municipal Hall.

• 1025 W. Main St. – Variance to change use from duplex to triplex in Main Street Mixed Use District (Case 14-25)
• 705 Chain St. – Variance to permit a duplex in R-2 Residential District (Case 53-25)
• 1116 W. Airy St. – Variance to restore an abandoned duplex in R-2 Residential District (Case 67-25)
• 710 Violet St. – Variance and special exception for semi-detached residence and front-facing parking in R-2 Residential District (Case 76-25)
• 721 Violet St. – Variance to permit a triplex in R-2 Residential District (Case 74-25)

Municipal Council

The Norristown Municipal Council will consider adopting the 2026 budget ordinance, which increases the total millage rate from 18.25 to 19.00 mills (General Fund 11.77, Fire 7.16, EMS 0.07). Other business includes swearing in five new police officers, reappointing civil service commissioners, and authorizing a $40,000 grant application for a fitness court at Elmwood Park. Council will also vote on a conditional use master plan for The Preserve at Stony Creek and approve land development for Poley Park Skatepark.

• Adoption of Ordinance 25-08 establishing 2026 General Fund tax rate at 11.77 mills and Ordinance 25-09 setting Fire (7.16 mills) and EMS (0.07 mills) tax rates
• Swearing in of five applicants for the position of Police Officer
• Resolution 25-104 to authorize $40,000 grant application from National Fitness Campaign for a fitness court at Elmwood Park
• Conditional use master plan vote for The Preserve at Stony Creek development at 1001 Sterigere Street
• Resolution 25-106 to award a three-year janitorial contract to DSC Solutions LLC for $95,868 ($31,956 annually)

Planning Commission

The Norristown Planning Commission will review development plans for two local projects. These include a residential renovation and the construction of a new municipal skatepark.

• Review of renovation of 730 Forrest Ave into four apartments
• Review of preliminary/final land development plans for Poley Park Skatepark at 310 W. Marshall Street
• Proposed construction of skatepark stormwater management areas and parking lot reconfiguration at 310 W. Marshall Street

Stormwater Authority

The Norristown Municipal Stormwater Authority Board will consider the proposed 2026 budget and capital improvement plan. The board will vote on whether to approve the budget and CIP. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, presentations, and public comments.

• Approval of the 2026 budget and capital improvement plan (CIP)

Municipal Council

The council will consider several financial measures, including adopting the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvements Plan, the 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, and a budget ordinance that raises the total millage rate from 18.25 to 19.00 mills for 2026, setting fire and EMS tax rates at 7.16 and 0.07 mills respectively. It will also vote on hiring three firefighters, approve a $47,365 purchase of Dell monitors, and consider a land‑development request for additional parking at 807‑821 Haws Avenue.

• Adopt Resolution No. 25‑94 for the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvements Plan
• Adopt Resolution No. 25‑95 for the 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule
• Adopt Budget Ordinance 25‑08 raising the total millage rate to 19.00 mills (fire tax 7.16, EMS tax 0.07)
• Approve Resolution No. 25‑88 to hire three firefighters
• Approve Resolution No. 25‑91 to purchase Dell monitors for $47,365

The council approved the November 25 minutes unanimously (5-0). A motion to hire three firefighters passed 4-0. The council tabled the professional appointments resolution until January (5-0). It also approved building code COAs, the 2026-2030 Capital Improvements Plan, and the 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, each with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved November 25 minutes (5-0)
• Approved hiring of three firefighters (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution 25-103 for professional appointments until January (5-0)
• Approved HARB COAs for five addresses (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2030 Capital Improvements Plan (5-0)
• Adopted 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule (5-0)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Norristown Zoning Hearing Board will hold public hearings on 14 variance requests on November 25th. Items include a 50-unit apartment building, a live poultry market, a quadraplex, and multiple requests to restore abandoned duplexes.

• (69-25) Variance to permit a 50-unit apartment building at 240 W. Johnson Hwy.
• (62-25) Variance to permit a live poultry market at 409 W. Lafayette St. in R-2 District
• (66-25) Variance to permit a quadraplex at 516 E. Marshall St. in R-2 District
• (53-25) Variance to permit a duplex at 705 Chain St. in R-2 District
• (68-25) Variance and special exception for a garage exceeding size and height limits at 53 E. Chestnut St.

Municipal Council

The Norristown Municipal Council will discuss and consider the first reading of the 2026 budget ordinance, which would raise the real estate tax millage rate from 18.25 to 19.25 mills. They will also review the proposed 2026-2030 capital improvements plan, a new consolidated fee schedule, and separate fire and EMS tax rates. Other agenda items include adoption of the Elmwood Park Master Site Development Plan, a conditional use request for The Preserve at Stony Creek development, and preliminary/final land development approval for the Norristown Public Library. Several appointments to municipal boards and authorities are also proposed.

• Real estate tax millage increase from 18.25 to 19.25 mills (Ordinance 25-08, first reading)
• Adoption of the Elmwood Park Master Site Development Plan (Resolution 25-98)
• Conditional Use Master Plan request for The Preserve at Stony Creek (1001 Sterigere St)
• Preliminary/final land development approval for Norristown Public Library at 1001 Powell Street
• Appointments to boards including elevation of Councilman Rashaad Bates to Design Review Board regular member

The council approved the minutes from the November 5 meeting. It opened the public hearing on the Conditional Use request for The Preserve at Stony Creek and accepted the background and education of the witnesses. The council then admitted Exhibits A‑1 through A‑9 (removing duplicate A‑7) for the master plan. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on The Preserve at Stony Creek Conditional Use (unanimous)
• Accepted background and education of witnesses for the Conditional Use (unanimous)
• Admitted Exhibits A‑1 through A‑9 with removal of duplicate A‑7 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Norristown Planning Commission will review two development applications. These include a proposal for a mixed-use high-rise and a plan to subdivide a parcel for new rowhouses.

• Conditional Use Application for 'The Lofts at East Airy' mixed-use high-rise at 11 and 17 E. Airy Street
• Sketch plan application to build five rowhouses at 902 Violet Street

Stormwater Authority

The Norristown Municipal Stormwater Authority Board will receive a presentation of the proposed 2026 budget. The finance department will outline the budget details for board consideration. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of the proposed 2026 Stormwater Authority budget

Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will present the proposed 2026 Annual Operating Budget for public review. The body is also considering several contracts for police license plate readers and park improvements. A public hearing is scheduled for a master plan regarding The Preserve at Stony Creek.

• Proposed 2026 Municipality of Norristown Operating Budget presentation
• Contract for license plate recognition systems at six Marshall Street intersections for $170,500
• Contract for a license plate reader at Lafayette and Ford Street for $31,500
• Professional services award to Landmarks SGA, LLC for $98,000 for Historic Facade Improvements
• Purchase of Dell monitors for $47,365

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings for several variance applications. These include requests to permit duplexes, a quadraplex, and a farmers market at various locations.

• Request for weekly farmers market at 1300 DeKalb St.
• Request for duplex use at 705 Chain St. and 215 W. Lafayette St.
• Requests to restore/reconstruct abandoned duplexes at 103, 107, 111, 115, and 119 Haws Ave.
• Request for a quadraplex at 516 E. Marshall St.
• Request for an accessory shed kitchen at 306 W. Wood St.

Municipal Council

This is a work session with mostly procedural items (call to order, minutes, public comments). The main substantive item is a presentation of department budgets. No specific dollar amounts or department names are listed in the agenda.

• Department budget presentations

The council voted 5-0 to approve the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. Budget and department updates were presented but no further actions were taken. The session was then adjourned by a 5-0 vote.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned work session (5-0)

Planning Commission

This meeting includes three new business items. The most significant is a conditional use master plan to redevelop a portion of the former Norristown State Hospital grounds into a mixed-use development with 423 townhouses, 258 apartments, retail, industrial/office/tech space, a sports complex, and parks. Also under review: a conditional use application for a 14-foot-tall digital off-premises sign at 333 W Lafayette Street, and a preliminary/final land development plan for an 83,000 SF interior and exterior retrofit plus a 7,000 SF addition to the Montgomery County Norristown Public Library at 1001 Powell Street.

• Conditional use for a 14'x49' digital off-premises sign at 333 W Lafayette St
• Retrofit and expansion of Montgomery County Norristown Public Library (83,000 SF existing + 7,000 SF addition) at 1001 Powell St
• Mixed-use redevelopment of former Norristown State Hospital: 423 townhouses, 258 apartments, 69,450 SF retail, 188,600 SF industrial/office/tech, 42,000 SF sports complex, and parks
• Integrated utility, stormwater, gas, electricity, water, and sewer improvements for the hospital redevelopment

Municipal Council

Council will vote on hiring six entry-level police officers and certifying the civil service list. They will also consider a $50,179.22 subscription for police policy manuals, a $276,129.75 street sweeper purchase, and authorization to advertise a public hearing on FY2026 CDBG projects. Additionally, they will approve the minimum municipal obligation for police, fire, and non-uniform pension plans for FY2026.

• Conditional hiring of 6 entry-level police officers (Resolution 25-83)
• Subscription purchase from Lexipol LLC for $50,179.22 (Resolution 25-82)
• Purchase agreement for five additional security cameras and wireless infrastructure (Phase 2) (Resolution 25-84)
• Purchase of one street sweeper from GranTurk Equipment Co. for $276,129.75 (Resolution 25-86)
• Authorization to advertise public hearing for proposed FY2026 CDBG projects (October 27, 2025)

The council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including the amendment to the Property Maintenance Quick Ticket Program and the removal of 536 George Street from a HARB COA request. It also approved the FY2026 Minimum Municipal Obligation for the police, fire, and non‑uniform pension plans and authorized advertising a public hearing for FY2026 Community Development Block Grant projects. Additional approvals covered a youth substance‑abuse grant, a Lexipol policy subscription, the conditional hiring of six entry‑level police officers, a purchase of a street sweeper for $276,129.75, and the sale of seven surplus municipal vehicles, all passing unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 25-07 amending Chapter 240 Property Maintenance Quick Ticket Program (unanimously)
• Approved amended HARB COAs request, removing 536 George Street (unanimously)
• Approved FY2026 Minimum Municipal Obligation for police, fire, and non‑uniform pension plans (unanimously)
• Authorized advertisement and public hearing for FY2026 CDBG projects (unanimously)
• Approved application for and acceptance of 2025‑26 Keep It Safe Mini Grant ($2,500) (unanimously)
• Approved $50,179.22 three‑year Lexipol policy subscription (unanimously)
• Approved conditional hiring of six entry‑level police officers (unanimously)
• Approved purchase of one street sweeper for $276,129.75 (unanimously)

Stormwater Authority

The Norristown Municipal Stormwater Authority will meet to approve September minutes and receive a preliminary presentation of the 2026 budget. The meeting is scheduled for October 2, 2025, at Municipal Hall.

• Approval of September meeting minutes
• Preliminary presentation of 2026 budget
• Board meeting at Municipal Hall (235 E Airy St.)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will hold public hearings to consider various variance and special exception requests. The agenda primarily focuses on permitting duplexes in R-2 Residence Districts and mixed-use properties in the Town Center District.

• Request for two 13ft refrigerated storage containers at 48 E. Main St.
• Request for mixed-use property at 110 E. Main St.
• Request for a weekly farmers market at a church at 1300 DeKalb St.
• Request for a front-facing garage at 322 E. Wood St.
• Multiple requests to permit duplexes or restore abandoned duplexes at 705 Chain St., 103, 107, 111, 115, and 119 Haws Ave., 548 Cherry St., and 1412 Tremont Ave.

Municipal Council

The Norristown Municipal Council will vote on a $1 million state grant application for the Elmwood Park Recreation Center project. Other agenda items include awarding a $67,950 contract for sinkhole repair, approving a police grant, renewing a private alley policy, and authorizing a public hearing regarding a council member's qualifications.

• Resolution 25-70: Authorize submission of $1,000,000 LSA grant to PA DCED for Elmwood Park Recreation Center
• Motion to approve 2024 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) grant for police
• Resolution 25-77: Award $67,950 to Passerini Construction, Inc. for sinkhole repair at 220 East Washington Street
• Resolution 25-80: Establish 2025 Private Alley Policy for municipal acceptance, dedication, and maintenance
• Authorization of public hearing to consider allegations regarding Councilman Queenan's qualifications

The council unanimously approved Resolution 25-70 to submit a $1,000,000 LSA grant application for the Elmwood Park Recreation Center project. It also unanimously approved acceptance of the 2024 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) grant of $191,600. In addition, the council authorized a $67,950 award to Passerini Construction to repair a sinkhole at 220 East Washington Street. The minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved $1,000,000 Elmwood Park grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $191,600 SCIP grant acceptance (unanimous)
• Approved $67,950 award to Passerini Construction for sinkhole repair (unanimous)
• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Norristown Planning Commission will meet to review a preliminary/final plan for a property at 821 Haws Avenue. The applicant proposes consolidating two lots to construct a parking lot with 47 spaces.

• Review of 821 Haws Avenue Preliminary/Final Plan Review Plan
• Applicant: Norristown Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses Inc.
• Proposed construction of 47 parking spaces
• Consolidation of two lots into one
• Improvements include landscaping and stormwater piping

Stormwater Authority

The Norristown Stormwater Authority will consider Resolution 25-06 to award a $67,950 contract to Passerini Construction for sinkhole repair at 220 East Washington Street. The board will also review minutes and hear public comments.

• Resolution 25-06 authorizing $67,950 to Passerini Construction, Inc. for sinkhole repair at 220 East Washington Street

Municipal Council

The Council will consider several resolutions, including contracts for tree pruning, paving, and sign replacement as part of the Norristown Beautification Project, funded by ARPA. A 10-year winter maintenance agreement with PennDOT for $198,558.16 is also on the agenda. Additionally, a resolution to authorize a commemorative plaque at Simmons Park and an amendment to a committee appointment will be discussed.

• Resolution 25-76: $93,236.14 for minor construction and furnishings for additional workspaces in Code, Planning, and Police departments.
• Resolution 25-66: 10-year Winter Maintenance Services Agreement with PennDOT totaling $198,558.16 for snow and ice control.
• Resolution 25-71: $192,000 contract with Corbo Landscaping for tree pruning and removal on Main, Marshall, and DeKalb Streets.
• Resolution 25-72: $463,500 contract with R Smith Paving for paving and stamping intersections on Main Street.
• Resolution 25-73: $398,853.08 contract with Signarama Montco for sign replacement, street ID's, and beautification on Main Street.

The Norristown Municipal Council approved a 10‑year winter maintenance agreement with PennDOT for $198,558.16, passing 6‑0. It also authorized a commemorative plaque for Robert “Rob” Hill (6‑0) and amended the Blighted Property Review Committee membership (6‑0). Additional actions included approving a $463,500 paving contract (6‑0), a $192,000 tree‑pruning contract (4‑2), tabling a $93,236.14 minor‑construction item (5‑1), and adopting the August 29 minutes (6‑0).

• Approved 10‑year snow and ice control agreement $198,558.16 (6‑0)
• Authorized commemorative plaque for Robert “Rob” Hill (6‑0)
• Amended Resolution 25‑55 to replace Amber Curnew with Alvina Hamme on Blighted Property Review Committee (6‑0)
• Approved paving and stamping contract with R Smith Paving Contractors $463,500 (6‑0)
• Approved tree pruning contract with Corbo Landscaping Inc. $192,000 (4‑2)
• Tabled minor construction and furnishings item $93,236.14 (5‑1)
• Approved minutes from August 29, 2025 work session (6‑0)

Municipal Council

The council will vote on resolutions to appoint Michael B. Trail as Chief of Police and promote Lt. James Angelucci to Deputy Chief, both effective November 3, 2025. They will also consider purchasing five mobile license plate readers from T2 Systems Inc for the Parking Division. Additionally, the agenda includes a presentation on the NASD Facilities Master Plan and an ordinance amendment for the Property Maintenance Quick Ticket Program.

• Resolution 25-68: Appoint Michael B. Trail as Chief of Police effective Nov 3, 2025
• Resolution 25-69: Promote Lt. James Angelucci to Deputy Chief effective Nov 3, 2025
• Resolution 25-67: Purchase 5 mobile LPRs from T2 Systems Inc for Parking Division
• Ordinance 25-07: Advertise amendment to Chapter 240 Property Maintenance Quick Ticket Program
• Presentation: NASD Facilities Master Plan

The council approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting unanimously. It appointed Michael B. Trail as the next Chief of Police by a 4-3 vote. The council also promoted Lieutenant James Angelucci to Deputy Chief (5-2) and approved a $191,255 purchase of license‑plate readers unanimously.

• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael B. Trail as Chief of Police (4-3)
• Promoted Lt. James Angelucci to Deputy Chief (5-2)
• Approved purchase of license‑plate readers for $191,255 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a preliminary and final plan for a property at 821 Haws Avenue. The proposal involves consolidating two lots to create a parking lot with 17 additional spaces.

• Review of 821 Haws Avenue plan for a total of 47 parking spaces
• Proposed landscaping and stormwater piping at 821 Haws Avenue
• Consolidation of two lots into one larger lot at 821 Haws Avenue

Stormwater Authority

The Norristown Municipal Stormwater Authority will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss the process for handling delinquent stormwater fees. No major policy changes or contracts are scheduled.

• Approve June 5th, 2025, meeting minutes
• Discuss Stormwater Fees - Delinquent process

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will hold public hearings to consider several requests for variances and special exceptions. These requests primarily concern the use of duplexes in residential districts and mixed-use developments in the Town Center District.

• Request for a 13ft refrigerated storage container at 48 E. Main St.
• Request for mixed-use property use at 110 E. Main St. and 259 E. Main St.
• Variance requests to permit duplexes at 902 W. Marshall St. and 643 E. Roberts St.
• Variance requests to restore abandoned duplexes at 235 W. Spruce St., 1115 W. Main St., 231 E. Marshall St., and 530 Stanbridge St.

Municipal Council

Council will vote on a motion to authorize the municipality's participation in the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement to ensure eligibility for settlement funds. Other actions include approving a Christmas tree purchase not to exceed $45,000, a parking management services contract with PMT Consulting for up to $50,000, and amendments to ordinances on sidewalk sales and park regulations. Presentations on GIS and the Hometown Heroes Program are also scheduled.

• Resolution 25-63: Christmas tree purchase not to exceed $45,000
• Resolution 25-64: Parking management services contract with PMT Consulting up to $50,000
• Ordinance 25-05: Amend Chapter 278 on sidewalk sales and penalties
• Ordinance 25-06: Add prohibitions in municipal parks and authorize policies
• Motion to approve Governmental Entities Settlement Agreement and bankruptcy plan in Purdue Pharma case

The council unanimously approved the Governmental Entities Settlement Agreement and Bankruptcy Plan for the Purdue Pharma case. A 6‑1 vote authorized a parking‑management services agreement with PMT Consulting, LLC for up to $50,000. The council also unanimously amended two sections of the municipal code, approved an HVAC maintenance contract with the Tustin Group, and approved four Certificates of Appropriateness for local properties.

• Approved Purdue Pharma settlement and bankruptcy plan (unanimous)
• Authorized parking‑management services agreement with PMT Consulting, LLC, up to $50,000 (6-1)
• Amended Chapter 278, Article II sections 278-9 and 278-23 of the municipal code (unanimous)
• Amended Chapter 225, Parks and Recreation Areas to add prohibitions (unanimous)
• Approved 3‑year HVAC maintenance agreement with the Tustin Group for $41,250 (unanimous)
• Approved Certificates of Appropriateness for 530 Hamilton St, 512 Hamilton St, 509 Buttonwood St, 24 East Oak St (unanimous)
• Tabled appointments to Sewer Authority Board and Recreation Committee (unanimous)
• Tabled Christmas Tree purchase resolution (unanimous)

Municipal Council

The council will receive a presentation on a proposed 50-unit apartment complex at 240 West Johnson Highway and consider several resolutions, including technology purchases and ordinance amendments. Items for decision include a $196,414.76 Dell technology upgrade, a $43,701.00 security system upgrade for the Recreation Center and Bandshell, and extending the due diligence period for the State Hospital redevelopment. The council will also vote on amending park regulations to prohibit camping and overnight parking, with enforcement policies.

• Presentation of 240 West Johnson Highway development: 50-unit 4-story apartment complex
• Resolution 25-57: $196,414.76 for Dell desktops, laptops, and servers for technology upgrade
• Resolution 25-58: $43,701.00 from Ubiquiti Inc. for security system upgrades at Recreation Center and Fire Chief’s Memorial Bandshell
• Resolution 25-60: Extend due diligence period for redevelopment of 68.33 acres at Stanbridge and Sterigere Streets (former Norristown State Hospital site)
• Ordinance 25-06: Amend park chapter to prohibit unauthorized camping and overnight vehicle parking, with police enforcement policies

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the June 17 meeting and authorized several major purchases, including a $196,414.76 Dell technology upgrade and a $43,701 security system upgrade. Council members also appointed Leonard Lightner as Legislative Liaison by a 5‑2 vote and extended the State Hospital Project due‑diligence period to Dec. 31, 2025. Additional actions included approving a $98,617 payment‑station purchase, awarding an $86,801 restroom‑repair contract, and adopting ordinances updating parks and sidewalk regulations.

• Approved June 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Leonard Lightner as Legislative Liaison (5-2)
• Authorized $196,414.76 purchase from Dell Technologies for tech upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved $43,701.00 purchase from Ubiquiti Inc. for security system upgrades (unanimous)
• Extended Due Diligence Period for State Hospital Project to Dec 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $98,617.00 purchase from Integrated Technical Systems for payment stations (unanimous)
• Awarded $86,801 contract to The Nubo Group for recreation center restroom repairs (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-06 amending Chapter 225 Parks and Recreation Areas (unanimous)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Norristown Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on June 24 to consider multiple applications for special exceptions and variances. Applicants include Epic Food Bites LLC, David Hahn, HSJP Real Estate LLC, Yuk Man Lui, and Jennifer Gabriel, among others. Each request seeks changes to zoning requirements such as accessory building size, parking and yard setbacks, building height, and permitted uses. The board will review these proposals at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

• Special Exception – Epic Food Bites LLC – 13‑ft refrigerated storage container – 48 E Main St. (TC Town Center District)
• Variance – David Hahn – parking, trash, side‑yard setback, building height, impervious coverage, fence height – 1001 Powell St. (R2 Residence District)
• Special Exception – HSJP Real Estate LLC – convert non‑conforming social hall to add 3 apartments – 907 DeKalb St. (Neighborhood Commercial District)
• Variance – Yuk Man Lui – use of a phone store – 327 W Marshall St. (Neighborhood Commercial District)
• Variance – Jennifer Gabriel – permit a shed in the front yard of a single‑family home – 306 Coolidge Blvd. (R1 Residential District)

Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will hold public hearings regarding a mixed-use overlay for the Institutional Zoning District and the vacation of Leitenberger Alley. The body will also review a draft master plan for Elmwood Park and receive a stormwater system update.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-03 and 25-04 to create a mixed-use overlay of 68 acres of the Norristown State Hospital
• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-02 for the vacation of Leitenberger Alley requested by Ebenezer Methodist Church
• Appointment of Nadene Hitch to the Civil Service Commission
• Appointment of Kris Latimore as Zoning Enforcement Inspector
• Presentation of the Elmwood Park Draft Master Plan

The Norristown Municipal Council unanimously approved a zoning text and map amendment to create a Mixed-Use Overlay of the Institutional Zoning District. It also approved Ordinances 25-03 and 25-04 to amend the zoning text and map, and Ordinance 25-02 to vacate Leitenberger Alley. Additional actions included approving meeting minutes, two appointments, and certificates of appropriateness for five properties.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved appointment of Nadene Hitch to Civil Service Commission (unanimously)
• Approved appointment of Kris Latimore as Zoning Enforcement Inspector (unanimously)
• Approved Certificates of Appropriateness for five listed properties (unanimously)
• Approved Proposed Zoning Text and Map Amendment creating Mixed-Use Overlay of Institutional District (unanimously)
• Approved Ordinance 25-03 amending Zoning Text (unanimously)
• Approved Ordinance 25-04 amending Zoning Map (unanimously)
• Approved Ordinance 25-02 vacating Leitenberger Alley (unanimously)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a proposal to amend the zoning text and map for the State Hospital property. The proposal seeks to add a new MUO Mixed-Use Overlay District to the Municipal Code.

• Zoning Text and Zoning Map Amendment for 1001 Sterigere Street
• Proposed addition of MUO Mixed-Use Overlay District to Section 320-16.A of the Municipal Code

Stormwater Authority

The Board will discuss providing rain barrel offerings to residents and a proposal to waive application fees for stormwater bill credits. The meeting also includes a request to approve a professional services agreement with Pennoni.

• Resolution 25-05: Proposal to waive the $25 application fee for a one-time $30 rain barrel stormwater bill credit
• Resolution 25-04: Agreement with Pennoni for Professional Services in the amount of $42,800
• Announcement of rain barrel offerings to remove approximately 1,170,000 gallons of water from the system annually

Municipal Council

The Norristown Municipal Council will meet to discuss appointments and zoning appeals. The body is considering motions to appeal two Zoning Hearing Board decisions regarding multi-unit housing uses.

• Appointment of Laura Smith to the Park and Recreation Committee
• Proposed appeal of Zoning Hearing Board Decision for triplex use at 1025 W Main Street
• Proposed appeal of Zoning Hearing Board Decision for quadruplex use at 536 Swede Street

The council approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 work session. They appointed Laura Smith to the Parks and Recreation Committee. They also authorized the municipality and solicitor to appeal the Triplex use at 1025 W. Main Street and the Quadruplex use at 536 Swede Street. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from May 21, 2025 work session (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Laura Smith to Parks and Recreation Committee (unanimous)
• Authorized appeal of Triplex Use at 1025 W. Main Street (unanimous)
• Authorized appeal of Quadruplex Use at 536 Swede Street (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Norristown Zoning Hearing Board will hold public hearings on 14 applications, including a decision on a variance and special exception for the Norristown Hospitality Center at 366 & 368 E. Moore St. Other items include converting a non-conforming social hall into apartments, permitting a nail salon near an existing one, and allowing multi-family dwellings in the LIMU District.

• Decision on variance, special exception & interpretation for Norristown Hospitality Center (shelter) at 366 & 368 E. Moore St.
• Special exception to convert a non-conforming social hall at 907 DeKalb St. into 3 additional apartments
• Variance to allow a nail salon (Rosa's Salon) at 611 W. Marshall St. within 500 ft of an existing nail salon
• Special exception to permit multi-family dwellings at 151 W. Marshall St. in the LIMU District
• Variance to use an abandoned triplex at 557 Haws Ave. in R-2 District

Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will discuss zoning amendments to create a mixed-use overlay for 68 acres of the Norristown State Hospital. The body is also reviewing funding requests for park recreation and flood mitigation. Other items include a land use settlement and police camera installations.

• Ordinances 25-03 and 25-04 to create a mixed-use overlay of the Institutional Zoning District
• Land Use Appeal Settlement for 1729 Markley St.
• Resolution 25-51 for a $500,000 DCED grant submission for Sawmill Creek Culvert restoration
• Ordinance 25-02 for the vacation of Leitenberger Alley
• Bid award for purchase and installation of cameras at 4 locations

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Montgomery County to allow a temporary housing facility at 1430 DeKalb Street, which is in the Office Commercial Retail District. The meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

• Variance request (21-25) from Montgomery County to permit temporary housing at 1430 DeKalb St. in the OCR district.

Municipal Council

The Norristown Municipal Council will vote on several resolutions at its May 6 meeting, including a beautification project for Main and Marshall Streets using American Rescue Plan Act funds, the purchase of a vehicle for parking enforcement, and the appointment of three fire captains and a police officer. Other items include approval of a professional services agreement for stormwater capital projects and a retainer agreement update.

• Resolution 25-41 to appoint and promote three fire captains and swear in police officer Kayin Nix
• Resolution 25-48 to approve professional services for beautification of Main and Marshall Streets using ARPA funds
• Resolution 25-46 to approve a $42,800 professional services agreement with Pennoni for stormwater capital projects
• Resolution 25-50 to purchase a vehicle for parking enforcement replacing police pickup 52-37
• Resolution 25-47 to purchase fire personal protective equipment from Witmer Public Safety Group

The Municipal Council unanimously approved the advertisement to solicit bids for the 2025 Street Paving Project, naming the specific streets to be paved. The Council also approved several other items, including appointments of three police captains, a $19,000 legal retainer fee, a replacement parking‑enforcement vehicle, building COAs for two properties, $35,898 in fire PPE, professional services for Main and Marshall Street beautification, and a $42,800 agreement for stormwater services. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved advertisement for the 2025 Street Paving Project (unanimous)
• Approved appointment and promotion of Charles Scott, Robert Gelet and Ryan Hunsicker to Captains (unanimous)
• Approved updated Kilkenny Law Retainer Agreement at $19,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of replacement Parking Enforcement vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved HARB Certificates of Appropriateness for 1027 West Main St and 1305 Dekalb St (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of fire Personal Protective Equipment for $35,898 (unanimous)
• Approved professional services by Pennoni for Main and Marshall Street beautification (unanimous)
• Approved NSWA Board agreement with Pennoni for professional services totaling $42,800 (unanimous)

Stormwater Authority

The Norristown Stormwater Authority will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider a resolution authorizing a $42,800 agreement with Pennoni for professional services related to 2025 capital improvement projects.

• Approval of April 3, 2025, meeting minutes
• Resolution 25-04: Approve $42,800 agreement with Pennoni for design and construction management
• Discussion of 2025 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will meet to consider various land-use requests, including changes to residential density and commercial operations. The board will decide on several requests to restore abandoned duplexes and triplexes, as well as specific industrial and hospitality use exceptions.

• Request to convert a warehouse at 843 Cherry St. into a retail meats and poultry facility
• Request to change a duplex to a triplex at 1025 W. Main St.
• Request for a 13 ft refrigerated storage container at 48 E. Main St.
• Request to permit a Hospitality Center and shared parking at 366 & 368 E. Moore St.
• Request by County of Montgomery for a temporary housing facility at 1430 DeKalb St.

Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will hold public hearings regarding a masterplan for the Elmwood Park Zoo and a new ordinance for electric vehicle charging stations. The body will also discuss a mixed-use overlay for the Norristown State Hospital site and the hiring of six entry-level police officers.

• Public hearing for Elmwood Park Zoo conditional use approval of a masterplan for its 72-acre footprint
• Public hearing for Ordinance 25-01 to restrict electric vehicle charging in parking garages
• Proposed zoning map amendment for a mixed-use overlay of 68 acres of Norristown State Hospital
• Resolution 25-43 to approve conditional employment offers to six entry-level police officers
• Resolution 25-44 for a contract with Primepoint, LLC for payroll and HR software

The Norristown Municipal Council voted 6‑0 to approve the Elmwood Park Zoo Conditional Use Master Plan, expanding facilities within its 72‑acre site. The council also unanimously adopted Ordinance 25‑01 for electric‑vehicle charging stations and approved a mixed‑use overlay amendment for the 68‑acre former State Hospital site. Additional actions included approving a payroll/HR software contract with Primepoint LLC and appointing Mydera Robinson to the Stormwater Authority Board.

• Approved April 1 minutes (unanimously)
• Approved appointment of Mydera Robinson to Stormwater Authority Board (unanimously)
• Approved Primepoint LLC payroll and HR software contract (unanimously)
• Approved Elmwood Park Zoo Conditional Use Master Plan expansion (6‑0, Councilwoman Griffen recused)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑01 for electric‑vehicle charging stations (unanimously)
• Approved text amendment and advertising for Mixed‑Use Overlay of 68‑acre Norristown State Hospital site (unanimously)
• Approved Zoning Hearing Board meeting for Transitional Housing (procedural opening, unanimously)

Stormwater Authority

The Norristown Municipal Stormwater Authority Board will consider a resolution to request a $403,246 grant from the Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program for stormwater improvements at the intersection of Stanbridge and W. Elm Streets. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the March 6 minutes, a briefing on the 2024 and 2025 Capital Improvement Programs, and public comments. Additional agenda items cover presentations, announcements, appointments, and the adjournment.

• Motion to approve March 6 meeting minutes
• Briefing on the 2024 and 2025 Capital Improvement Programs
• Resolution 25-03: request $403,246 grant for stormwater improvements at Stanbridge and W. Elm Streets
• Public comments period
• Board appointments

Municipal Council

Norristown Municipal Council will consider approving a $403,246 grant application for stormwater improvements, a $29,000 contract for the Summer Concert Series, and the purchase of Axon Fleet 3 equipment. The body will also discuss the proposed zoning text amendment for the Norristown State Hospital and approve the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan for vehicles and equipment.

• Resolution 25-38: Approve submitting grant application for $403,246 for stormwater improvements at Stanbridge and W. Elm Streets
• Resolution 25-37: Approve Rotation Productions for the 2025 Summer Concert Series for $29,000.00
• Resolution 25-39: Request approval to purchase Axon Fleet 3 Bundle from Axon Enterprise
• Resolution 25-40: Approve 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Vehicle and Equipment Purchases
• Request to advertise Proposed Zoning Text Amendment for mixed-use overlay of 68 acres of Norristown State Hospital

The Norristown Municipal Council approved several items, all passing with a 4‑0 vote. It adopted Resolution 25‑38 to submit a $403,246 grant application for stormwater improvements at Stanbridge and W. Elm Streets. The council also approved vehicle and equipment purchases, hired three new firefighters, funded the summer concert series, purchased an Axon camera bundle, and authorized advertising of a mixed‑use zoning overlay for the former State Hospital site. Council members Natalie Colson and Jasmine Griffen were selected for the 4th District and at‑large positions.

• Approved $403,246 grant application for stormwater improvements (4‑0)
• Approved vehicle and equipment purchases under CIP (Resolution 25‑40) (4‑0)
• Approved hiring of three firefighters (Resolution 25‑31) (4‑0)
• Approved $29,000 contract with Rotation Productions for summer concerts (Resolution 25‑37) (4‑0)
• Approved $24,529.32 purchase of Axon Fleet 3 Bundle (Resolution 25‑39) (4‑0)
• Approved request to advertise mixed‑use overlay zoning amendment for 68‑acre State Hospital site (4‑0)
• Selected Natalie Colson for the 4th District Council seat
• Selected Jasmine Griffen for the Council‑at‑Large seat

Municipal Council

Norristown Municipal Council will discuss several public works contracts and a grant application for traffic signals. The body is also reviewing a tax assessment appeal and the resignation of a council member.

• Grant application for $419,713 for East Fornance Street and New Hope Street traffic signals
• Contract for $101,700 to Radiance Janitorial Services LLC for Municipal Hall and Recreation Center
• Payment of $40,000 to Pennoni Associates Inc. regarding the failed Hancock Pedestrian Bridge
• Purchase of $57,060 from Korkus Transport LLC for 2024-2025 Snow and Ice Control Service
• Tax assessment appeal settlement for 550 E Fornance Street

Stormwater Authority

The Norristown Municipal Stormwater Authority board will meet to approve minutes from January and February 2025 and consider Resolution 25-02, a policy to grant the Administrator and Director of Finance settlement authority in certain fee matters. The resolution aims to streamline fee resolution without requiring board approval for each case.

• Approval of January 9, 2025 board meeting minutes
• Approval of February 6, 2025 board meeting minutes
• Resolution 25-02: Fee Settlement Authorization Policy to empower Administrator and Finance Director to settle fee matters

Municipal Council

Council will consider several administrative and planning items: awarding a bid for the Fire Chief's Memorial Bandshell, accepting the resignation of Council Member At-Large Thomas Lepera, and authorizing a $250,000 grant application for the Arch Street Greenway Corridor Improvements Project. A separate resolution would award $144,481 to Pennoni Associates for additional design services for Phases III and IV of the same project. Appointments to various advisory boards are also scheduled.

• Resolution 25-30: Appointments to advisory boards, committees, and commissions
• Motion to award bid to lowest responsible contractor for Fire Chief's Memorial Bandshell
• Motion to approve resignation of Council Member At-Large Thomas Lepera
• Resolution 25-27: Authorizing $250,000 grant application for Arch Street Greenway Corridor Improvements
• Resolution 25-28: Awarding $144,481 to Pennoni Associates for Phases III and IV of Arch Street Greenway

Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will discuss a grant application for violence intervention and a 5-year body-worn camera contract for police. The body is also reviewing a proposed ordinance to restrict electric vehicle charging in parking garages and several municipal purchases.

• Resolution 25-25: Grant application for $950,000 for the Safe Marshall Street Corridor Crime Reduction Plan
• Resolution 25-20: Purchase of one Bandit 15XP Chipper for $84,330.50
• Ordinance 25-01: Proposed restrictions on electric vehicle charging in parking garages
• Resolution 25-23: 5-year contract with AXON for body-worn cameras
• Resolution 25-22: Installation of handicapped parking at 10 specific street addresses

Stormwater Authority

The Norristown Municipal Stormwater Authority will consider approving minutes from January 9, 2025, and discuss a resolution (No. 25-01) requesting Municipal Council approval for professional services contracts for 2025. The meeting also includes public comments and a finance department update.

• Approval of January 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Resolution No. 25-01: request for Municipal Council to approve professional services for 2025
• Finance department activity update

Municipal Council

The council will consider approving a contract extension with the firefighters' union through December 2026 and review tax assessment appeal settlements for three Swede and Main Street properties. Presentations are scheduled from the Rotaract club on bat boxes in parks and from the public library. Departmental reports from Finance, Planning, and Recreation will also be given.

• Ratify a Memorandum of Agreement extending the firefighters' collective bargaining agreement to December 31, 2026
• Tax assessment appeal settlements for 829 Swede Street, 831 Swede Street, and 221 W. Main Street
• Presentation by Norristown Rotaract on bat boxes in local parks
• Presentation by the Norristown Public Library
• Monthly updates from Finance, Planning, and Recreation departments

Municipal Council

Municipal Council will review several service contracts and resolutions, including funding for the Norristown Chamber of Commerce and a new parking payment fee. The body is also considering the installation of handicapped parking at nine specific locations.

• Construction contract for Norristown Parks Story Path Pilot Program with Ply-Mar Construction Company, Inc for $108,000
• Contract with Zambelli Fireworks for Fourth of July display at a cost of $27,000
• Resolution 25-05 to add a $0.37 transaction charge to electronic parking payments
• Request to erect handicapped parking at nine locations, including Stanbridge St, Arch St, and W Lafayette St
• Subrecipient Agreement to provide ARPA funds to the Norristown Chamber of Commerce for the Clean and Safe program

Stormwater Authority

The Norristown Municipal Stormwater Authority will consider a resolution requesting Municipal Council to approve professional services for 2025. The board will also receive an update on 2024 capital improvement projects aimed at reducing flooding and improving safety, and vote on the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Resolution No. 25-01: Request for Municipal Council to approve professional services for 2025
• Update on 2024 CIP projects to reduce flooding on identified streets and improve safety at Sterigere Street and Harding Blvd ballfield
• Motion to approve 2025 meeting schedule

Municipal Council

The Norristown Municipal Council will consider resolutions on ARPA funding for the Clean and Safe program, a police uniform purchase, and towing contracts. A public hearing is scheduled for the FY2025 CDBG budget. The agenda also includes appointments and a policy on council fund allocation.

• Subrecipient agreement with Norristown Chamber of Commerce for ARPA-funded Clean and Safe program
• Resolution 25-02: Policy on allocation and expenditure of funds provided to Municipal Council
• Ordinance 24-09: Public hearing on FY2025 CDBG budget
• Police uniform purchase from 911 SE for $73,816.75
• Resolution 25-11: Awarding three-year towing contract to Morello Inc and EVB Towing

Municipal Council

The Norristown Municipal Council will meet to fill a vacancy for an at-large council seat and administer the oath of office to the appointee. The meeting is scheduled for January 2, 2025, at Municipal Hall.

• Appointment to fill Council At-Large Vacancy
• Administration of Oath of Office for Council At-Large Vacancy
• Public Comments
• Executive Session Announcement