Oxford public meetings in 2025

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will hold a hearing to adopt Ordinance #980-2025, which would amend Chapter 27 of the borough’s zoning ordinance and update the zoning map. The amendment could change land‑use regulations within the borough.

• Hearing to adopt Ordinance #980-2025 amending Chapter 27 of the Oxford Borough Zoning Ordinance and zoning map

The council approved the minutes from the December 15 meeting and adopted the agenda. A hearing on Ordinance #980-2025 was continued, then closed, and the ordinance amending Chapter 27 of the zoning code was adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.

• Approved minutes of December 15, 2025 (motion carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Continued zoning ordinance hearing (motion carried)
• Closed hearing and reopened meeting (motion carried)
• Adopted Ordinance #980-2025 amending Chapter 27 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:14 p.m. (motion carried)

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will adopt the 2026 General Fund and Water Fund budgets, approve several zoning and code amendments, and consider a police officer eligibility list. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a conditional use application for 55 S. Third Street.

• Adoption of 2026 General Fund and Water Fund budgets
• Hearing to adopt Ordinance #979-2025 amending the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance
• Hearing to adopt Ordinance #980-2025 amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map
• Hearing to adopt Ordinance #981-2025 adding beekeeping and domesticated chickens to the Animal Code
• Hearing to adopt Ordinance #983-2025 amending Off-Street Metered Parking regulations

The borough council voted to deny Colleen Burroughs’s conditional use application for an arcade at 55 S. Third Street. The council also adopted the 2026 General Fund and Water Fund Budgets, adopted Tax Levy Ordinance #978‑2025, and adopted Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance #979‑2025. Minutes from the December 1 and 4 meetings and the agenda were approved. Installation of the garage gates was postponed until January, delaying the new enforcement schedule to February 1.

• Denied arcade conditional use application (5‑0)
• Approved minutes from Dec. 1 and 4, 2025
• Adopted agenda for the meeting
• Adopted 2026 General Fund and Water Fund Budgets
• Adopted Tax Levy Ordinance #978‑2025
• Adopted Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance #979‑2025
• Postponed garage gate installation until January

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will conduct a hearing on a conditional use application submitted by Coleen Borooughs for the property at 55 South Third Street. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, agenda adoption, and a brief public comment period.

• Conditional use application for 55 S. Third Street (submitted by Coleen Borooughs)

The council adopted the agenda. Several motions were made to close, open, and reopen the hearing on the conditional use application, and each motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Closed meeting (motion carried)
• Opened hearing on conditional use application (motion carried)
• Closed hearing (motion carried)
• Reopened meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 p.m. (motion carried)

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will discuss several agenda items, including advertising amendments to the borough code, a parking garage enforcement schedule, and a contract amendment with Gannett Fleming, Inc. The council will also consider an extension request from Enox Land, LP for the Moran Farm Development, escrow releases for Sycamore Crossing Phase 3 and Phase 5B, and agreements for property tax collection and municipal tax collection with Chester County. A letter of support for the Union Fire Company’s grant application for a new fire engine will be reviewed as well.

• Authorization to advertise ordinance amendments to Code Enforcement, Conduct, and Fire Prevention chapters
• Authorization to advertise ordinance amendment for off‑street metered parking enforcement hours
• Amendment to the Master Services Agreement with Gannett Fleming, Inc.
• Enox Land, LP extension request for Moran Farm Development conditions through June 21, 2026
• Escrow releases for Sycamore Crossing Phase 3 ($22,843.13) and Phase 5B ($10,951.36)

The council approved a one‑year agreement with Chester County to collect real‑estate taxes for 2026 and adopted Resolution #1409‑2025 authorizing the county to collect certain municipal taxes. It also approved the amendment to the master services agreement to reflect GFT’s name change, extended the Moran Farm development conditions, and authorized escrow releases for the Sycamore Crossing project. Additionally, the council authorized advertising of ordinance amendments for life‑safety inspections and changed parking garage enforcement hours to include Sundays.

• Approved one‑year property tax collection agreement with Chester County (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution #1409-2025 authorizing Chester County Treasurer to collect certain municipal taxes (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to master services agreement to change Gannett Fleming, Inc. name to GFT (motion carried)
• Approved Enox Land, LP extension request for Moran Farm Development conditions through June 21 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved escrow releases for Sycamore Crossing Phase 3 ($22,843.13) and Phase 5B ($10,951.36) (motion carried)
• Authorized advertising of ordinance amendments to enable life‑safety inspections of commercial properties (motion carried as amended)
• Approved amendment to parking garage ordinance to change enforcement hours to 24 hours and include Sundays (motion carried as amended)

Oxford Planning Commission

The Oxford Planning Commission will review requests for special exceptions and conditional uses, including a church's request for a second principal non-conforming use and an arcade's conditional use permit. The group will also introduce a 'fire sight' concept for Kings Cross.

• Hearing for Special Exception – Oxford Arts Alliance (to be heard by Zoning Hearing Board)
• Request for approval of a second Principal Non-conforming Use at 18 Addison St (United Methodist Church)
• Hearing for Conditional Use – 51 S Third St (Arcade permitted by Conditional Use)
• Introduction of 'fire sight' concept for Kings Cross
• Discussion/Public Comment

The commission approved its agenda and the October 28, 2025 minutes. It deferred the 18 Addison Street special exception application for the Oxford Arts Alliance to the Zoning Hearing Board. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn was carried.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Deferred 18 Addison St Arts Alliance special exception to Zoning Hearing Board
• Motion to adjourn carried

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will approve the November 3 minutes, adopt the agenda, and hear public comment. It will present the draft 2026 General Fund, Water, and Capital Budgets and authorize advertising the budget notice and the 2026 millage ordinance. The council will also consider several funding requests, permit applications, and ordinance amendments listed in the new business items.

• Funding requests from outside agencies totaling $78,887.25 (e.g., OARA $10,232.25, OAHA $10,000, Library $26,225)
• Presentation of the draft 2026 General Fund, Water, and Capital Budgets with authorization to advertise the budget notice and 2026 millage
• Authorization to amend Chapter 2 of the Borough Code to add beekeeping and domesticated chickens regulations
• Special Event Permit for the Santa Train event on November 29 at Oxford Feed & Lumber parking lot
• Pay Application #1 for $46,383.75 to MECO Construction, Inc. for the Mt. Vernon Street “Dig Once” Project

The Borough Council set the 2026 real estate millage at 14.501 mills, a 0.841‑mil increase. It also approved the 2026 funding requests from several outside agencies and non‑profits. Earlier agenda items, including approval of the November 3 minutes and adoption of the agenda, were carried.

• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 funding requests: OARA $10,232.25; OAHA $10,000; Senior Center $1,500; Wreaths Across America $150; OMI $15,500; Library $29,225; NSC $1,000; TMACC‑SCOOT $5,000 (motion carried)
• Authorized advertising the 2026 budget hearing for December 15, 2025 (motion carried)
• Set 2026 real estate millage to 14.501 mills (motion carried)
• Authorized advertising amendments to Chapter 2 (beekeeping and chickens) of the Borough Code (motion carried)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hear the October treasurer’s report and examine the proposed 2026 municipal budget. Members may comment and the public can ask questions. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and agenda adoption.

• Review October Treasurer’s Report
• Review 2026 Budget
• Guests: Chief Iacono & Mayor Harris
• Approval of Minutes
• Agenda Adoption

The committee approved the meeting minutes and adopted the agenda. A motion to raise the millage rate to balance the 2026 budget was approved, with the exact rate to be set after county tax data is received. The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Andress, seconded by Neidigh)
• Adopted agenda (motion by Neidigh, seconded by Andress)
• Approved motion to increase the millage to balance the 2026 budget (exact rate to be determined after county assessment)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:07 p.m. (motion by Neidigh, seconded by Andress)

Police & Public Safety Committee

The Oxford Police and Public Safety Committee will discuss public safety at special events with invited stakeholders. The committee may also provide an update on a police study if time allows.

• Public safety at special events – discussion with stakeholders
• Police study update – discussion if time permits

The Police & Public Safety Committee discussed a police study update and special event security, but no actions were taken on those topics. The committee determined that a December meeting was not necessary. No vote tallies were recorded for this decision.

• December meeting deemed unnecessary (no vote recorded)

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will consider several items, including authorizing advertising for ordinance amendments, approving the purchase of a 2018 Ford F550 bucket truck for $50,000, and expressing support for HPCC’s housing funding requests. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the October 20 and 27, 2025 sessions and a discussion of the 2026 water and capital budgets.

• Authorization to advertise amendments to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and the Zoning Map
• Motion to approve purchase of a 2018 Ford F550 bucket truck for $50,000 ($35,000 from the Capital Fund and $15,000 from the Gift Fund)
• Letters of support for HPCC’s request for $400,000 to rehabilitate five homes and $300,000 to assist low‑income homeowners
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 20 and 27, 2025
• 2026 budget discussion – Water Fund and Capital Funds

The council adopted the minutes from October 20 and 27, 2025, and adopted the agenda. It authorized advertising of amendments to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and the Zoning Map. It approved the purchase of a 2018 Ford F550 bucket truck for $50,000, funding $35,000 from the Capital Fund and $15,000 from the Public Works Gift Fund. It also approved letters of support for HPCC’s $700,000 housing funding request.

• Approved adoption of October 20 and 27, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved adoption of the meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Authorized advertising of ordinance amendments to Chapters 22, 27 and the zoning map (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of 2018 Ford F550 bucket truck for $50,000, $35,000 from Capital Fund and $15,000 from Gift Fund (motion carried)
• Approved letters of support for HPCC’s $400,000 and $300,000 housing funding requests (motion carried)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the 2026 Budget and the September Treasurer’s Report. The committee will also discuss inviting the Chief and Mayor to a November 12 meeting regarding a contingency plan.

• Review of 2026 Budget
• Review of September Treasurer’s Report
• Discussion of November 12 meeting with Chief and Mayor regarding 'Contingency Plan'

The committee approved the minutes from the October 14 meeting and adopted its agenda. Members agreed to invite the Police Chief and the Mayor to the November 12 meeting for a staffing and efficiency update. The draft 2026 budget was reviewed but not finalized, pending outstanding invoices. The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 pm.

• Approved October 14 minutes (approved)
• Adopted agenda (approved)
• Agreed to invite Police Chief and Mayor to Nov 12 meeting (agreed)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:12 pm (approved)

Oxford Planning Commission

The Oxford Borough Planning Commission will meet on Oct. 28, 2025 at Borough Hall. After routine procedural items, the commission will discuss revisions to the borough’s SALDO/Zoning ordinances. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Oxford Borough SALDO/Zoning ordinance revisions

The Oxford Borough Planning Commission met (recorded as June 24, 2025) and Chair Cloyd called the meeting to order. The commission approved the agenda and approved the June 24, 2025 minutes, each by motion carried. Commissioners discussed the proposed SALDO/ZO ordinance changes and expressed agreement with the new ordinance adoptions. The meeting was adjourned by motion carried.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will discuss revisions to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance and the Zoning Ordinance. The council will vote on authorizing the submission of amendments to Chapter 22 (Subdivision Ordinance), Chapter 27 (Zoning Ordinance), and the Zoning Map for review under Act 247. These items are the primary business for this meeting.

• Review and discussion of revisions to the Oxford Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance
• Review and discussion of revisions to the Oxford Zoning Ordinance
• Authorization to submit amendments to Chapter 22, Chapter 27, and the Zoning Map for Act 247 review

The council voted to table the October 20 minutes until the November 3 meeting. It adopted the agenda and approved the authorization to submit amendments to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and the Zoning Map for Act 247 review. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Table October 20 minutes to November 3 meeting (motion carried)
• Adopt agenda (motion carried)
• Authorize submission of Chapter 22, Chapter 27, and zoning map amendments for Act 247 review (motion carried)
• Adjourn meeting at 8:07 pm (motion carried)

Borough Council

The council will approve the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes and receive routine reports from the solicitor, borough manager, police chief and various committees. It will consider certificates of appropriateness for historic properties at 29 S. Fourth St., 29 W. Locust St., 41 S. Third St. and 72‑74 N. Fourth St. Discussion items include parking for voters in the garage on election day, a police study update, police services for special events, and the 2025 year‑to‑date and 2026 general‑fund budgets. An announcement notes a special meeting on Oct 27 to review and possibly authorize submission of subdivision and zoning ordinance amendments to the county for Act 247 review.

• Approve meeting minutes from October 6, 2025
• Certificates of Appropriateness for 29 S. Fourth St., 29 W. Locust St., 41 S. Third St., 72‑74 N. Fourth St.
• Discuss parking for voters in the garage on election day
• Police study update and police services for special events
• Review 2025 General Fund Budget year‑to‑date and 2026 General Fund Budget

The council voted to approve the HARB recommendations for certificates of appropriateness for 29 S. Fourth Street, 29 W. Locust Street, 41 S. Third Street, and 72 & 74 N. Fourth Street. The motion carried. The council also approved the September and October financial, department, and committee reports.

• Approved HARB Certificate of Appropriateness for 29 S. Fourth Street (motion carried)
• Approved HARB Certificate of Appropriateness for 29 W. Locust Street (motion carried)
• Approved HARB Certificate of Appropriateness for 41 S. Third Street (motion carried)
• Approved HARB Certificate of Appropriateness for 72 & 74 N. Fourth Street (motion carried)
• Approved September and October financial reports (motion carried)
• Approved September and October department reports (motion carried)
• Approved committee reports for Recreation Authority, Sewer Authority, HARB, Housing, and Finance (motion carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda (motion carried)

Finance Committee

The Oxford Finance Committee will examine the September 2025 Treasurer’s Report and the draft budget for fiscal year 2026. It will also consider funding requests from non‑profit organizations as needed. The meeting includes a guest appearance by Chief Iacono and provides time for member comments and public questions.

• Review September 2025 Treasurer’s Report
• Review 2026 Draft Budget
• Consider funding requests from non‑profit organizations
• Guest appearance by Chief Iacono
• Committee member comments and public questions

The committee approved the meeting minutes and adopted the agenda. A motion to table the remaining agenda items until the October 28 meeting was approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion approved)
• Adopted agenda (motion approved)
• Tabled remaining agenda items to Oct 28 (motion approved)
• Adjourned meeting (motion approved)

Housing Committee

The committee will consider a Borough Manager update concerning 323 South Street, review the fourth Annual Housing Summit held on August 21, and discuss the committee’s purpose and mission statement. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda and the September 8, 2025 minutes.

• Borough Manager's update on 323 South Street
• Review of the 4th Annual Housing Summit (held August 21)
• Discussion of the Housing Committee purpose and mission statement
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of September 8, 2025 minutes

Police & Public Safety Committee

The Oxford Borough Police and Public Safety Committee will meet on October 6, 2025, to discuss three items. First, they will address truck traffic on Route 472. Second, they will have a brief discussion on recent vape shop raids. Finally, they will hear updates, comments, and concerns from public safety stakeholders.

• Truck traffic on 472
• Brief discussion on vape shop raids
• Updates, comments, and concerns from public safety stakeholders

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will consider and vote on service contracts for fire protection, ambulance transportation, and advanced life support for the 2026 calendar year. It will also review engineering proposals and agreements related to the Niblock Alley Redevelopment Project, including a security system upgrade for the police department. Additional items include authorizing condemnation documents and discussing the 2025 year‑to‑date budget and a police study update.

• Union Fire Company No. 1 agreement $135,766.26 for fire protection services in 2026
• Union Fire Company No. 1 Ambulance Division agreement $142,270 for ambulance services in 2026
• Southern Chester County Emergency Medical Services, Inc. Medic 94 contract $48,556.56 for advanced life support in 2026
• Pennoni proposal $271,500 for engineering services for the Niblock Alley Redevelopment Project
• B Safe proposal $1,279.38 and annual fee $734.04 for police department security system improvements

The borough council voted to approve four agreements related to the Niblock Alley redevelopment project. The minutes from the September 8 and 22 meetings were also approved with minor amendments. The council adopted the meeting agenda as amended, and Mayor Phil Harris swore in Officer Jamie Cruz as a full‑time police officer.

• Approved four Niblock Alley redevelopment agreements (motion by Fitzpatrick, seconded by Birdwell)
• Approved September 8 and 22 meeting minutes with minor amendments (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda as amended (motion by Fitzpatrick, seconded by Birdwell)
• Swore in Officer Jamie Cruz as a full‑time police officer (ceremony by Mayor Harris)

Finance Committee

The Oxford Finance Committee meeting will consider the August 2025 Treasurer’s Report, examine funding requests submitted by local non‑profit organizations, and discuss the draft budget for fiscal year 2026. No specific motions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda. The meeting also includes routine items such as announcements and member comments.

• Review of August 2025 Treasurer’s Report
• Consideration of funding requests from non‑profit organizations
• Discussion of the 2026 draft budget

The committee approved the September 30 meeting minutes and the agenda. No other substantive actions were taken; the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Andress, seconded by Neidigh)
• Approved agenda (motion by Andress, seconded by Neidigh)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Blum, seconded by Neidigh)

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will discuss final land development approvals for three projects: ENOX Land, LP Moran Farm, the La Palma 232 S. Fifth Street Minor Subdivision, and the Oxford Cemetery Association 220 N. Third Street Minor Subdivision. The council will also consider adopting Ordinance #977-2025 to amend water rates and charges, and a request to hire Christine Bleiler as a part‑time police officer. Additionally, a letter of support will be reviewed for the Oxford Theater T‑Mobile Hometown Program grant application.

• Final land development approval for ENOX Land, LP Moran Farm Development Plan
• Final land development approval for La Palma 232 S. Fifth Street Minor Subdivision Plan
• Final land development approval for Oxford Cemetery Association 220 N. Third Street Minor Subdivision Plan
• Adoption of Ordinance #977-2025 amending Chapter 26 Water rates and charges
• Request to hire Christine Bleiler as part‑time police officer

The council tabled the September 8 minutes to the October 6 meeting and adopted the agenda. It approved a conditional final land development approval for the Enox Land L.P. Moran Farm project, as well as two minor subdivision plans on South Fifth Street and North Third Street. The body also approved a letter of support for the Oxford Theater’s $50,000 T‑Mobile grant application and opened a hearing to adopt a water‑rate amendment adding a $35 meter‑read fee.

• Tabled September 8 minutes to October 6 meeting (motion carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved conditional final land development approval for Moran Farm (Resolution #1408-2025) (motion carried)
• Approved Minor Subdivision Plan for 232 S. Fifth St. (motion carried)
• Approved Minor Subdivision Plan for 220 N. Third St. (motion carried)
• Approved letter of support for Oxford Theater T‑Mobile grant (motion carried)
• Opened hearing to adopt Water Ordinance amendment adding $35 meter‑read fee (motion carried)

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will consider the final land development plan for the Moran Farm Property. The body is also reviewing police staffing changes and pension obligations for 2026.

• Final land development plan approval for ENOX Land LP’s Moran Farm Property
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 26, Water, Part 1, Rules, Regulations, Rates and Charges
• Request to hire Jamie Cruz as a full-time police officer
• 2026 Police Pension Plan Minimum Municipal Obligation of $164,351.07
• 2026 Non-Uniformed Employee Pension Plan Minimum Municipal Obligation of $61,549.65

The council approved a two‑week extension for ENOX Land LP to address outstanding issues on the Moran Farm development, with a deadline of September 22, 2025, and warned that a denial motion will be considered if requirements are not met. It also authorized advertising of amendments to the water ordinance, accepted the resignation of Police Officer Karlianna Diemedio and hired Jamie Cruz as a full‑time police officer, and approved the 2026 pension obligations for police and non‑uniformed employees.

• Approved two‑week extension for ENOX Land LP final plan (motion carried)
• Authorized advertising of water ordinance amendments (motion carried)
• Accepted resignation of Police Officer Karlianna Diemedio (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Jamie Cruz as full‑time police officer (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 police pension plan obligation of $164,351.07 (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 non‑uniformed employee pension plan obligation of $61,549.65 (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Shayna Smith as Junior Council Person (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of August 18, 2025 (motion carried)

Borough Council

The borough council adopted Ordinance #975‑2025 to amend penalty enforcement language. It also approved Ordinance #976‑2025 updating the pension plan document. Extensions were granted for the Moran Farm land‑development review (to Sept. 8) and for two minor subdivision applications (to Oct. 26). The council approved a $22,710 DMV parking garage improvement contract and tabled the advertising ordinance for later consideration.

• Adopted Ordinance #975‑2025 amending code‑enforcement penalty provisions (motion carried)
• Adopted Ordinance #976‑2025 amending the Non‑Uniform Employees' Money Purchase Pension Plan (motion carried)
• Accepted extension to Sept. 8, 2025 for final approval of the Moran Farm land‑development plan (motion carried)
• Accepted extension to Oct. 26, 2025 for review of 232 S. Fifth Street Minor Subdivision (motion carried)
• Accepted extension to Oct. 26, 2025 for review of 220 N. Third Street Minor Subdivision (motion carried)
• Approved $22,710 DMV Parking proposal for concrete islands and gate infrastructure (motion carried)
• Accepted Oxford Borough Civil Service Commission Resolution #2025‑002 for patrolman eligibility (motion carried)
• Tabled Advertising Ordinance amendment to Chapter 26, Water, pending further review (motion carried)

Historical Architectural Review Board

The Historical Architectural Review Board recommended replacing the deteriorated porch columns at 245 Maple Street and approved the restaurant sign at 405 Market Street as meeting all zoning and sign requirements. No vote totals were recorded. The board discussed roof work at 344 Hodgson Street but took no action.

• Recommended replacement of porch columns at 245 Maple St
• Recommended approval of restaurant sign at 405 Market St

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the July 2025 Treasurer's Report and discuss the draft budget for 2026.

• Review of July 2025 Treasurer's Report
• Discussion of 2026 Draft Budget

The committee approved the July 2025 Treasurer's Report minutes and the meeting agenda. It approved a motion directing the Borough Manager to meet with the Mayor and Chief of Police to discuss a 10‑12% reduction in the Police Department budget for 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 2025 Treasurer's Report minutes (motion approved)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion approved)
• Directed Manager to meet Mayor and Chief of Police to seek 10‑12% police budget trim for 2026 (motion approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:52 pm (motion approved)

Borough Council

The Borough Council approved the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted the meeting agenda, both motions carrying without recorded opposition. No other motions were voted on. The council discussed zoning code enforcement, police activity during the Fourth of July, and a proposed nonprofit funding application process, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda for July 21, 2025 meeting (motion carried)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the meeting minutes and adopted the agenda after motions were made and seconded. No substantive actions such as budget approvals were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 5:47 p.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adopted agenda (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:47 p.m. (motion passed)

Historical Architectural Review Board

The board presented two recommendations—one for a Sawmill Grill sign and another for restoration work at 610 Market Street—but did not approve, deny, or vote on them. No votes or outcomes were recorded.

Oxford Planning Commission

The commission approved its agenda and the May 27, 2025 minutes. It recommended conditional approval of the 232 S. Fifth Street and 220 N. Third Street subdivision plans to the Borough Council. The commission recorded no comments on the OASA Act 537 Grant Street Pump Station elimination plan and then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended conditional approval of 232 S. Fifth Street Subdivision Plan to Borough Council (motion carried)
• Recommended conditional approval of 220 N. Third Street Subdivision Plan to Borough Council (motion carried)
• Recorded no comments on OASA Act 537 Grant Street Pump Station elimination plan (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Borough Council

The council approved a speed limit reduction on Pine Street, changing it from 35 mph to 25 mph. An extension was granted to review Enox Land LP’s Moran Farms development plan through July 21 2025. The council also approved updates to the Junior Council Person Program eligibility and several budget items related to water services and nonprofit funding policy.

• Approved speed limit change on Pine Street to 25 mph (motion carried)
• Authorized advertising of the Pine Street speed limit amendment (motion carried)
• Approved extension of review deadline for Enox Land LP Moran Farms plan through July 21 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved revision of Junior Council Person Program eligibility (motion carried)
• Approved RIO Pay Application #5 for $127,812.69 and Change Order #3 for $23,321.00 (motion carried)
• Approved GFT Meter System Upgrade construction‑phase engineering services budget amendment of $7,000 (motion carried)
• Tabled the nonprofit application policy after amendment (motion carried)
• Approved the minutes of the June 2 2025 meeting (motion carried)

Historical Architectural Review Board

The Oxford Historical Architectural Review Board approved the fire escape replacement at 111 E. Locust Street. No other items were decided in this meeting.

• Approved fire escape replacement at 111 E. Locust Street

Finance Committee

The committee approved the June 10 meeting minutes and adopted the agenda. Members agreed on the process to verify and sign off on voided checks. A discussion was held about a $42,000 AV system purchase, but no decision was made. The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 p.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Agreed on voided checks verification process (unanimous)
• No decision on AV system purchase; discussion only

Borough Council

The council ratified an extension of the borough's energy purchase agreement with EMEX, LLC, locking in a fixed rate of $0.07631 per kilowatt hour for 24 months starting Dec. 1, 2027. The motion was made by Ms. Russell, seconded by Ms. Birdwell, and carried. The council also approved the May 19 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Agenda adoption motion cattried
• Phase I Mt. Vernon Street improvements bid motion cattried
• Ratified extension of EMEX electricity contract at $0.07631/kWh for 24 months (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:08 pm (motion carried)

Oxford Planning Commission

The commission approved its agenda and the March 25, 2025 minutes. It also approved a letter of support for the Oxford Area Sewer Authority's improvements to the Tasty Baking Pump Station. The meeting was then adjourned. No public comments were received.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved letter of support for Oxford Area Sewer Authority improvement to Tasty Baking Pump Station (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Borough Council

The council only took procedural action, moving to adjourn the meeting. No other decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

• Motion to adjourn carried (motion by Mr. Neidigh, seconded by Ms. Russell)

Historical Architectural Review Board

The Historical Architectural Review Board approved signage additions for Dubarry of Ireland at 39 South Third Street and for Aracelli’s Hair Salon at 9 North Third Street. No decision was made on the project at 321 Chase Street; a representative was asked to discuss the project further. The minutes record only these actions.

• Approved signage addition for Dubarry of Ireland at 39 South Third Street
• Approved signage addition for Aracelli’s Hair Salon at 9 North Third Street
• No decision on 321 Chase Street project; representative required to discuss

Borough Council

The council approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting after correcting a date error. It approved Rio Supply Inc.'s Pay Application #4 for $212,176.24 to fund the grant‑supported water meter replacement project. The council also adopted resolutions to dispose of records, appoint tax‑collection committee delegates, and endorse a letter supporting the public ownership of the Chester Water Authority.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Rio Supply Inc. Pay Application #4 for $212,176.24 (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution #1402-2025 Disposition of Records (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution #1403-2025 Appointing Chester County Tax Collection Committee delegates (motion carried)
• Approved letter supporting Chester Water Authority remaining publicly owned (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 pm (motion carried)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the meeting minutes and accepted the agenda after motions and seconds. No substantive policy or budget items were decided. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Oxford Planning Commission

The Oxford Borough Planning Commission approved its agenda and the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted a letter of support for the Oxford Area Sewer Authority’s improvements to the Tasty Baking Pump Station. The commission then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved letter of support for Tasty Baking Pump Station improvement (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Borough Council

The borough council approved the April 7 meeting minutes and adopted the agenda. It approved special event permits for the Hometown Harvest and the Oxford Village Market. The council authorized a $69,264.88 purchase of a new water department truck and ratified an employment agreement with the Non-Uniform Employees Association. It also adopted a resolution to seek grant funding for water main replacement and approved the hiring of Jose Nava as a full‑time police officer.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Hometown Harvest special event permit (motion carried)
• Approved Oxford Village Market special event permit (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of 2024 Ford F-350 water truck for $69,264.88 (motion carried)
• Approved employment agreement with Non-Uniform Employees Association (2025‑2028) (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution #1400-2025 to apply for water main grant (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Jose Nava as full‑time police officer (motion carried)

Borough Council

The borough council adopted Ordinance #972-2025, updating the special‑event approval process and prohibiting tables and chairs on public sidewalks in the C3 district unless permitted. The council also approved Resolution #1399-2025 setting insurance minimums for special‑event permits, and authorized payments for the water‑meter replacement project and a financial‑security release for the Sycamore Crossing water improvements. Additionally, the council approved three special‑event permits and appointed staff to the Housing, Police & Public Safety, and Finance committees.

• Adopted Ordinance #972-2025 (one opposing vote)
• Approved Resolution #1399-2025 establishing $1M/$300K/$2M insurance requirements
• Approved Rio Supply Inc. Pay Application #3 ($127,299.08) and Change Order #2 ($167,165.52) for water‑meter replacement
• Approved Sycamore Crossing Phases 6‑7 Financial Security Release ($167,375.00)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce Halloween Parade ($1,700.09)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Oxford Mainstreet 11‑Annual Car Show ($2,006.77)
• Approved Special Event Permit for First Fridays (multiple dates) ($1,400.07)
• Appointed Borough Manager and staff to Housing, Police & Public Safety, and Finance committees

Police & Public Safety Committee

The committee postponed the police complaints and rental properties item until the next meeting. An update on a police study was presented, but no actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Oxford Planning Commission

The commission approved its agenda and the February 25, 2025 minutes, both by motion carried. No substantive business was taken. The meeting was then adjourned by motion carried.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)