West Chester, PA

Planning Commission- Work Session

Tree Commission

Planning Commission- Voting

West Chester Library Board

Parking Committee

Transportation Advisory Committee

Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee

Public Works Committee

Administration, Communication & Technology Committee

Railroad Restoration Committee

Finance & Revenue Committee

Smart Growth Committee

Administration, Communication & Technology Committee

Historical Commission

Borough Council

General

Borough Council

Public Art Commission

Pension Committee

Pension Committee

Public Art Commission

Public Art Commission

WCCCC

Historical & Architectural Review Board

Sustainability Advisory Committee

Planning Commission- Work Session

Tree Commission

Planning Commission- Voting

West Chester Library Board

Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee

Parking Committee

Transportation Advisory Committee

Public Works Committee

Finance & Revenue Committee

Smart Growth Committee

Railroad Restoration Committee

Administration, Communication & Technology Committee

Administration, Communication & Technology Committee

Public Art Commission

Borough Council

Borough Council

Historical & Architectural Review Board

Historical Commission

Public Art Commission

Public Art Commission

WCCCC

Tree Commission

Recreation Commission

Sustainability Advisory Committee

Planning Commission- Work Session

Public Works Committee

Transportation Advisory Committee

Parking Committee

Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee

Administration, Communication & Technology Committee

Railroad Restoration Committee

Smart Growth Committee

Finance & Revenue Committee

Administration, Communication & Technology Committee

West Chester Library Board

Planning Commission- Voting

Public Art Commission

Borough Council

Borough Council

Historical Commission

Historical & Architectural Review Board

WCCCC

Public Art Commission

Public Art Commission

Tree Commission

Parking Committee

Administration, Communication & Technology Committee

Planning Commission- Work Session

Public Art Commission

Public Art Commission

Parking Committee

Administration, Communication & Technology Committee

Planning Commission- Work Session

Public Art Commission

Public Art Commission

Administration, Communication & Technology Committee

Public Art Commission

Public Art Commission

Administration, Communication & Technology Committee

Public Art Commission

Public Art Commission

Administration, Communication & Technology Committee

Public Art Commission

Public Art Commission

Administration, Communication & Technology Committee

Public Art Commission

Public Art Commission

Administration, Communication & Technology Committee

Public Art Commission

Public Art Commission

Public Art Commission

Public Art Commission

Recreation Commission

The West Chester Parks Special Events Commission meets September 30th, 2026, to approve prior meeting minutes and hear reports from the chair and the Director of Parks and Recreation. Old business covers an update on the John O Green Splashpad, two ADA pathway options at Horace Pippin Park (140 or 300 linear feet), and a $10k ChesCo Accelerator Grant for the Turks Head Trail requiring a $10k match. The agenda also lists park assignments for commissioners and project updates including the John O Green splash pad, Hoopes Park playground, and the Turks Head Trail feasibility study. No new business is listed.

• ADA pathway at Horace Pippin Park: two options, short (140 linear feet) or long (300 linear feet)
• Turks Head Trail – ChesCo Accelerator Grant: $10k with a $10k match
• John O Green Splash Pad renovations/upgrades; PA DEP covenant on the parcel; plan to have new splash pad operational this summer
• Grant applications planned to DCED and DCNR for the John O Green phase two and Hoopes Park playground projects
• Turks Head Trail feasibility study: Borough to submit TCDI Grant through DVRPC (no match, minimum award $100k); agenda states 'We were not awarded this grant'

Public Art Commission

Public Art Commission

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The West Chester Sustainability Advisory Committee will review and potentially approve a memo recommending a benchmarking ordinance, and discuss gas leaf blowers. The agenda also includes updates from borough committees, a tabling recap, and approval of prior minutes.

• Approve memo recommending benchmarking ordinance
• Discussion on gas leaf blowers
• Borough updates from Transportation Advisory Committee, Committee to Reestablish Railroad Service, and Tree Commission
• 2026 tabling recap
• Approve prior meeting minutes

Historical & Architectural Review Board

The West Chester Historical & Architectural Review Board (HARB) will review two applications for proposed work on West Gay Street: a sign at 3 W. Gay St and a canopy at 17 W. Gay St. The board will also consider approval of the August 27, 2026 meeting minutes. This is a regular meeting with limited agenda items.

• Application 2026-22: proposed sign at 3 W. Gay St
• Application 2026-23: proposed canopy at 17 W. Gay St
• Approval of August 27, 2026 meeting minutes

WCCCC

The West Chester Community Campus Committee (WCCCC) is meeting to discuss borough and university updates, including the approved WCU Campus Master Plan, a shared shuttle survey, and upcoming events like the Fall Clean-Up and Homecoming. The agenda includes public comment, approval of June minutes, and updates on priority projects such as communication, good neighbor/service, and biking. No formal votes or decisions are listed beyond the minutes approval.

• WCU Campus Master Plan approved, 5–2 vote
• Shared Shuttle Survey discussion
• Annual Fall Clean-Up on 9/27
• WCU Homecoming Weekend, 9/25–27
• Welcome to the Borough event debrief

Public Art Commission

Historical Commission

Following the death of Chair Tom Walsh, Vice-Chair Catherine Quillman will lead discussions on commission continuity. The meeting includes updates on several ongoing initiatives such as the Historic Atlas and Oral History Project.

• Discussion on leadership transition following the death of Tom Walsh
• Updates on Historic Atlas, Lafayette Week, and Town Tours & Village Walks
• Status of Gay Street School signage and Stained Glass windows projects
• Update on finding a WCU student for the Wiki project
• Update on the Oral History Project

Borough Council

The West Chester Borough Council voting session includes a public hearing to repeal the Stream Protection Fee Ordinance in its entirety, followed by votes on new business, including a conditional use agreement for the West Chester University Master Plan. The agenda also covers numerous contracts, budget modifications, and ordinance changes, with most items recommended for approval by committees.

• Public hearing to repeal Stream Protection Fee Ordinance (Chapter 94a)
• Motion to approve West Chester University Master Plan Conditional Use Agreement
• Regional fire and EMS study participation with $20,000 do-not-exceed threshold (2027 payment)
• Sludge hauling contract extension with McGovern Environmental Inc. for 1 year at current rate
• Waste disposal contract extension with McGovern Environmental for 3 years (2027-2029)

General

The Borough Council is considering an ordinance to repeal Chapter 94A of the Borough of West Chester Code in its entirety. This chapter contains the Stream Protection Fee Ordinance originally adopted on June 27, 2016.

• Repeal of Stream Protection Fee Ordinance (Chapter 94A)

Borough Council

The West Chester Borough Council is holding a work session to discuss and vote on a range of items, including the 2027 budget presentation, contract extensions, and several ordinances. Key actions include approving a regional fire and EMS study, extending waste disposal contracts, and discussing a proposed kratom ban. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, budget modifications, and special event permits.

• 2027 Budget Presentation by Borough Manager
• Motion to approve participation in regional fire and EMS study with $20,000 do-not-exceed threshold
• Motion to extend waste disposal contract with McGovern Environmental for 3 years at current rate
• Motion to approve Hotel Indigo garage space MOU for 55 spaces at Chestnut Street garage
• Motion to amend Chapter 77 to exclude specific properties from Residential Parking Permit Program

West Chester Library Board

Planning Commission- Voting

The West Chester Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss old business, including townhomes proposed for 615-617 S. Walnut St, and to review SALDO and zoning topics. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and citizen comments, with no new business listed.

• 615-617 S. Walnut St Townhomes
• Discussion and review of SALDO and Zoning topics
• Approval of August 10, 2026 minutes
• HARB report

Administration, Communication & Technology Committee

The Administration, Communication & Technology Committee is meeting to receive the Chief Information Security Officer's quarterly report and a presentation on the 2027 Information Technology Budget. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from its August 2026 meeting. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker.

• 2027 Information Technology Budget presentation by CISO William Mann
• Quarterly report from Chief Information Security Officer William Mann
• Approval of August 2026 meeting minutes
• Chair's report on workplan and issues from prior meetings

Finance & Revenue Committee

The Finance & Revenue Committee is meeting to review the 2027 budget, approve August 2026 minutes, and vote on two budget modifications and a batch of purchasing requests. The budget modifications reallocate $10,000 for an unbudgeted study and add $6,006 for garage elevator repairs. The committee will also recommend approval of five purchase orders totaling about $155,460, including landscaping, tree work, elevator repairs, a service contract, and leadership coaching.

• Budget Modification #2026-6: reallocate $10,000 from line item 01-45458-07 (250 America Expense) for an unbudgeted study
• Budget Modification #2026-07: $6,006 for capital repairs to garage elevators
• All Seasons Landscaping Co purchase order: $26,250
• Treemendous purchase order: $20,000
• Code Elevator purchase orders: $88,175 (parking garage repairs) and $10,035 (parking & PW service contract 2026); ORAD leadership coaching: $11,000

Railroad Restoration Committee

The Railroad Restoration Committee is meeting to review open action items and receive updates on SEPTA and WCRR coordination. The committee is also tracking progress on state grant applications and the formation of an Operating & Engineering Task Force.

• Review of action items including state grant applications and Turks Head Trail support letters
• Operating & Engineering Task Force evaluation of RDC procurement and maintenance shop parameters
• Update on the formation of a 501(c)3 organization
• Discussion of potential corporate partnerships with Deloitte, Aramark, and Kaiser Permanente
• Planned committee field trip to ride Reading and Northern Railroad Budd RDCs

Smart Growth Committee

The West Chester Smart Growth Committee meets to review reports, discuss ordinances, and prepare for a future vote on the West Chester University Master Plan. The committee will consider a mobile food truck ordinance, debate gas-powered leaf blower restrictions, and review HARB applications for local businesses.

• Motion to direct solicitor to prepare Mobile Food Truck Ordinance
• Discussion on possible ordinance to prohibit gas-powered leaf blowers
• Motion to approve August Smart Growth Committee minutes
• Motion to approve HARB applications for 208 East Market Street and 50 West Market Street
• Motion to approve Conditional Use and Decision Order for West Chester University Master Plan scheduled for September 16 Voting Session

Administration, Communication & Technology Committee

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee will review sidewalk prioritization scoring and a matrix document. Members will also discuss placemaking ideas for the Hannum Ave and Wayne St intersection.

• Rail Restoration Committee update
• Sidewalk prioritization matrix review
• Intersection painting process document initiative
• Placemaking discussion at Hannum Ave & Wayne St

Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee

The Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee will review monthly reports from local emergency services and discuss amendments to ordinances, including a proposed ban on kratom and updates to nuisance and noise regulations. Residents may also comment on non-agenda items during the meeting.

• Discuss amendments to proposed Ordinance to Prohibit Sale, Manufacture & Public Use of Kratom, Kratom-Derived Products and Concentrated 7-OH Substances
• Motion to approve request from GFAC to place fundraising signs in Borough Parks and Borough-owned properties
• Motion to approve request of Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce to install holiday decor in town
• Motion to direct solicitor to prepare an ordinance and schedule public hearing for proposed update to nuisance ordinance
• Motion to direct solicitor to prepare an ordinance and schedule a public hearing for proposed update to noise ordinance

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss and vote on extending contracts with McGovern Environmental Inc. for sludge hauling and waste disposal at current rates, and will announce a public hearing on repealing the borough's Stream Protection Fee Ordinance. They will also discuss street sweeping parking regulation changes, approve meeting minutes, and consider a request from Friends of Hoopes Park for landscape maintenance.

• Motion to approve one-year extension to sludge hauling contract with McGovern Environmental Inc. at current price starting Jan 1, 2027
• Motion to extend waste disposal contract with McGovern Environmental for 3 years (Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2029) at current rate
• Public hearing on Sept 16, 2026 to repeal Stream Protection Fee Ordinance (Chapter 94a)
• Discussion on changes to street sweeping parking regulations
• Discussion on honorary street naming for Corporal Tim O'Connor

Parking Committee

The West Chester Parking Committee will meet to review reports, approve minutes, and vote on several items including a lease update for the Chestnut Street Garage, handicapped parking updates, an elevator maintenance contract, and an amendment to the residential parking permit program. The meeting also includes resident comments and old/new business items.

• Approve Hotel Indigo garage space lease update for Chestnut Street Garage
• Approve resolution to update handicapped parking spaces at 638 East Miner Street and 322 West Gay Street
• Approve elevator maintenance contract with Code Elevator for Chestnut Street Garage, Bicentennial Garage, and Borough Hall ($ amount in attachment)
• Amend Chapter 77 to exclude 410 S High Street townhomes from Residential Parking Permit Program
• Motion to approve August 2026 Parking Committee meeting minutes

Tree Commission

The West Chester Tree Commission will review written evaluations of 10 trees, including several recommended for removal due to decay, dead branches, and storm damage. They will also discuss a priority recommendation to remove and replace a pin oak at 239 E Gay Street, and plan fall and spring tree plantings.

• Discussion of Tree Assessment, Risk Evaluation & Condemnation Protocol
• Review of 10 trees with written evaluations, including 402 College (Siberian elm), 119 E Market (linden), 300 Sharpless (pin oak), 7 E Virginia (American sycamore), Veterans Memorial Park (Okame cherry), 618 S Wayne (3 pin oaks and 1 pin oak), 401 N Franklin (Okame cherry)
• Priority 1 recommendation: remove, grind stump, and replace pin oak at 239 E Gay (DBH 29)
• Fall 2026 tree planting: letters sent, species provided to All Seasons, planting date to be set
• Spring 2027 planting: 45 replacement trees for condemned trees, 20 new trees in business district (Market St & Verizon Building), trees in Hoopes & Everhart Parks

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The West Chester Sustainability Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several sustainability initiatives, including a benchmarking ordinance, composting program, and a Community Choice Aggregation resolution. The committee will also receive updates from other borough committees and hear resident comments on non-agenda items.

• Discussion of Benchmarking Ordinance
• Discussion of Composting program
• Discussion of Community Choice Aggregation Resolution
• Updates from Transportation Advisory Committee, Committee to Reestablish Railroad Service, and Tree Commission
• Public comments on non-agenda items

Historical & Architectural Review Board

The Historical & Architectural Review Board is meeting to review two applications: one for sign and façade painting at 208 E. Market St and one for façade work at 50 W. Gay Street. The board will also consider approval of the July 30, 2026 meeting minutes. This is a regular meeting with no other major items listed.

• Application 2026-20: sign and façade painting at 208 E. Market St
• Application 2026-21: façade work at 50 W. Gay Street
• Approval of July 30, 2026 meeting minutes

Recreation Commission

The West Chester Parks Special Events Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review park assignments, and discuss new and old business. Key items include a $10k ChesCo Accelerator Grant for the Turks Head Trail (with a $10k match), updates on the John O Green Splashpad and ADA pathway at Horace Pippin Park, and grant applications for park projects. The agenda also notes that a TCDI grant for the Turks Head Trail was not awarded.

• Turks Head Trail – ChesCo Accelerator Grant: $10k with $10k match
• John O Green Splashpad renovations/upgrades, with PA DEP covenant complications
• ADA pathway at Horace Pippin Park: two options (140 or 300 linear feet)
• Hoopes Park playground renovations and invasives removal
• TCDI grant for Turks Head Trail not awarded

The West Chester Parks Special Events Commission voted to proceed with a grant application for the Turks Head Trail after the original grant money became unavailable, and approved a plan from Friends of Hoopes Park to remove invasive plants. The commission also heard updates on the Restaurant Festival, the splash pad, and an ADA pathway at McBratnie Park, but took no votes on those items. Minutes from March and June 2026 were not approved and will be handled at the next meeting.

• Motioned by Chantale, seconded by Mike, to proceed with the grant application for the Turks Head Trail
• Motioned by Mike, seconded by Josh, to approve the Hoopes Park invasive removal plan as presented, with encouragement to consider a long-term plan
• March 2026 minutes will be approved at next meeting
• June 2026 minutes will be approved at next meeting
• Adjourned at 8:16pm, motioned by Rob, seconded by Mike

WCCCC

The West Chester Community Campus Committee is meeting to discuss updates from the borough and West Chester University, including the WCU Campus Master Plan approval, a shared shuttle survey, and upcoming events like the Fall Clean-Up and Homecoming. The committee will also review priority projects on good neighbor/service, communication, and biking. Public comment is invited on non-agenda items.

• Approval of June meeting minutes
• Borough ordinances update
• WCU Campus Master Plan approval update
• Shared Shuttle Survey discussion
• Annual Fall Clean-Up and WCU Homecoming Weekend (Sept 25-27) planning

Public Art Commission

Zoning & Hearing Board

The West Chester Zoning Hearing Board is meeting to address notices for two properties: 500 W Lafayette St and 615-617 S Walnut Street. The agenda lists only these notices and no other substantive items, so the meeting appears to be limited to these matters.

• Notice for 500 W Lafayette St
• Notice for 615-617 S Walnut Street

Public Art Commission

The West Chester Public Art Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including the wrap-up of the America250 mural dedication, an update on the 44 West/Public Art Assembly Space, a possible Creative District designation, a review of the borough's Public Art ordinance, and planning for the Dia De Los Muertos celebration. The agenda also includes public comments and approval of minutes from June and July 2026.

• America250 Mural Dedication Wrap Up
• 44 West/Public Art Assembly Space Update
• Pennsylvania Creatives – Creative District Designation
• Review of West Chester’s PAC Ordinance
• Dia De Los Muertos Celebration

The Public Art Commission approved a motion to inform the borough council and zoning officer of discrepancies regarding public art requirements for height overhangs. The commission also approved the minutes from the June and July 2026 meetings and discussed updates on the America250 mural, creative district designation, and upcoming events.

• Approved motion to inform borough council and zoning officer of HO-60 and HO-75 ordinance discrepancy (unanimous)
• Approved June and July 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)