Oxford, Pennsylvania

Borough Council

Parking Committee

The Oxford Parking Committee will convene at Borough Hall to approve minutes and discuss a revised statement of purpose and updates from the Borough Manager.

• Approval of June 8, 2026 minutes
• Review of revised committee purpose statement
• Discussion on Brian Hoover's spreadsheet
• Borough Manager updates
• Setting next meeting date

Borough Council

El Concejo de Oxford Borough votará sobre un pago final de $113,866.44 para la Actualización del Sistema de Medidores de Agua 2024, aprobará la venta de un vehículo policial al Oxford Area School District y ratificará la compra de un sistema de HVAC de $14,900 para el Departamento de Policía. El Concejo también discutirá una política de redes sociales y considerará una extensión para la revisión del plan de la subdivisión Wedgewood Oxford.

• Resolución 1422-2026 que autoriza la venta del vehículo de la Policía de Oxford Borough al Oxford Area School District
• Moción para ratificar la compra de una unidad de HVAC para el Departamento de Policía por $14,900.00
• Solicitud de pago final No. 7 para la Actualización del Sistema de Medidores de Agua 2024 por un monto de $113,866.44
• Aceptación de la extensión para la revisión del Plan Preliminar de Subdivisión y Desarrollo de Tierras de Wedgewood Oxford, LLC hasta el 19 de octubre de 2026
• Discusión de la Política de Redes Sociales

Oxford Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Oxford Borough llevará a cabo una reunión regular para aprobar la agenda y las actas, discutir asuntos antiguos y nuevos, y escuchar comentarios del público. La agenda no contiene propuestas específicas ni acciones para decisión.

• Aprobación de la agenda de la reunión
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior
• Discusión de asuntos antiguos
• Discusión de asuntos nuevos
• Periodo de comentarios del público

Parking Committee

La reunión del 22 de junio de 2026 del Oxford Parking Committee ha sido cancelada. No se llevará a cabo ningún asunto. La próxima reunión está programada para el 13 de julio de 2026.

Parking Committee

Borough Council

El concejo votará para anunciar una enmienda a la ordenanza de zonificación que afecta las regulaciones de distrito y estacionamiento. También considerará aprobar dos solicitudes de pago que suman $231,284.25 para el proyecto de construcción 'Dig Once' de Mt. Vernon Street y discutirá ofertas de repavimentación de carreteras, un contratista de paisajismo para aguas pluviales y un certificado de HARB para 241 Penn Street. Se presentará una proclama de Juneteenth.

• Proclama de Juneteenth presentada a Voices Underground antes del festival del 21 de junio
• Actualización del desarrollo de Moran Farm
• Resolución #1421-2026 designando junio de 2026 como el Mes del Orgullo LGBTQ+
• Enmienda a la ordenanza del Capítulo 27 (Zonificación) para definiciones, regulaciones de distrito y estacionamiento
• Solicitudes de pago de MECO Construction No. 7 por $148,299.75 y No. 8 por $82,984.50 para el Proyecto Dig Once de Mt. Vernon Street

Finance Committee

El Comité de Finanzas del Borough de Oxford revisará el Informe del Tesorero, discutirá una propuesta de Impuesto sobre Dispositivos Mecánicos y considerará un informe de mitad de año. La reunión incluye la aprobación de las actas anteriores y comentarios públicos. No se enumeran montos específicos en dólares ni detalles de contratos.

• Revisión del Informe del Tesorero
• Discusión sobre el Impuesto sobre Dispositivos Mecánicos
• Informe de Mitad de Año para el Concejo y los Residentes

Historical Architectural Review Board

La Junta de Revisión Arquitectónica Histórica de Oxford (HARB) considerará una carta de recomendación para el proyecto de Niblock Alley y revisará los planes de reemplazo de ventanas en 241 Penn Avenue. Estos son los dos puntos del orden del día para la reunión del 10 de junio de 2026. La junta puede votar o emitir recomendaciones formales sobre estos asuntos.

• Carta de recomendación para el proyecto de Niblock Alley
• 241 Penn Ave. – reemplazos de ventanas

Parking Committee

El Comité de Estacionamiento de Oxford discutirá los temas adoptados por el Consejo el 18 de mayo, incluyendo el estacionamiento en la calle entre la 4ª y la 5ª calle de Market Street, el estacionamiento de motocicletas en el garaje y el estacionamiento gratuito en días festivos. El comité también revisará la fuente de la cifra de 4 millones de dólares de la hoja de cálculo de Brian Hoover, que podría provenir de un préstamo del Fulton Bank o de una donación para el nuevo Borough Hall. Otros temas en el orden del día incluyen una declaración de propósito del comité para la página web y actualizaciones del Gerente del Borough.

• Discusión de cambios de estacionamiento en la calle en Market Street entre la 4ª y la 5ª
• Estacionamiento de motocicletas en el garaje
• Estacionamiento gratuito en días festivos
• Revisión de la fuente de 4 millones de dólares: préstamo del Fulton Bank, donación para el nuevo Borough Hall u otra
• Declaración de propósito del comité para la página web

The committee approved the June 8 meeting minutes after a motion by Fitzpatrick and a second by Garcia-Allen. The agenda was also approved after a motion by Fitzpatrick and a second by Garcia-Allen. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved agenda (motion carried)

Borough Council

La reunión del Oxford Borough Council programada para el 1 de junio de 2026 ha sido cancelada. La próxima reunión regular se llevará a cabo el 15 de junio de 2026 a las 7:00 PM.

Police & Public Safety Committee

El comité discutirá las preocupaciones sobre el estacionamiento en South 4th Street basándose en un correo electrónico del Sargento Coverly, junto con actualizaciones generales y temas para consideración durante el verano. No hay votos ni decisiones programadas; la agenda consiste enteramente en puntos de discusión.

• Discusión sobre el estacionamiento en South 4th Street (correo electrónico del Sgt. Coverly)

Oxford Planning Commission

La agenda contiene únicamente elementos procesales estándar, tales como la convocatoria al orden, la aprobación de actas y comentarios públicos. No se enumeran decisiones sustantivas, rezonificaciones, contratos ni audiencias públicas para discusión o acción.

Borough Council

El Concejo Municipal de Oxford considerará aprobar la solicitud de pago #6 ($262,266.30) y la orden de cambio #1 ($176,381.40) para el proyecto 'Dig Once' de Mt. Vernon Street, y autorizar la licitación para el Repavimentado de Carreteras 2026 (estimado en $280,012.75). El concejo también discutirá un acuerdo de liquidación con Sunny Dell, servicios de ingeniería para el reemplazo de la tubería principal de agua a lo largo de varias calles y cartas de apoyo a subvenciones para una plaza pública y servicios comunitarios.

• Solicitud de Pago #6 de MECO Construction por $262,266.30 para el Proyecto Dig Once de Mt. Vernon Street
• Orden de Cambio #1 de MECO Construction por $176,381.40 para la reconstrucción de la calzada en Mt. Vernon Street
• Aprobación para ir a licitación para el Repavimentado de Carreteras 2026 con un estimado de $280,012.75
• Propuesta de GFT hasta $73,300 por servicios de ingeniería para el reemplazo de la tubería principal de agua en New, Addison, Sixth y Seventh Streets
• Certificado de Adecuación de HARB para 305 Market Street

Council approved a $176,381 change order for roadway reconstruction as part of the Mt. Vernon Street 'Dig Once' project, along with a $262,266 pay application to MECO Construction. The settlement agreement with Sunny Dell was tabled. Free parking in the Borough garage for Election Day voters was approved, and a letter of support was granted for SILO's grant application for emergency assistance services.

• Approved Pay Application #6 for $262,266.30 to MECO Construction Inc. for Mt. Vernon Street 'Dig Once' project
• Approved Change Order #1 for $176,381.40 for roadway reconstruction on Mt. Vernon Street
• Approved letter of support for SILO grant application through Chester County Entitlement Grant Program
• Tabled settlement agreement and mutual release with Sunny Dell to a future date
• Approved free parking in Borough garage for voters and poll workers at Oxford Presbyterian Church polling location on Election Day
• Approved Sycamore Crossing developer's request to pay a fee in lieu of planting street trees on certain lots
• Approved financial reports (Treasurer, paid bills, open invoices, tax collector) for April/May 2026
• Approved departmental and committee reports (Engineer, Parking, OARA, HARB)

Finance Committee

La reunión es en gran parte procedimental, incluyendo la aprobación de las actas del 8 de abril de 2025 y una revisión del informe del tesorero. No se enumeran nuevos ordenanzas, contratos ni audiencias públicas.

• Aprobación de las actas del 8 de abril de 2025
• Revisión del informe del tesorero
• No hay reordenanzas, contratos ni cambios de tarifas en la agenda

Historical Architectural Review Board

La Oxford Historical Architectural Review Board considerará una solicitud única para trabajos de renovación, que incluyen una puerta de entrada y letreros, en 305 Market Street. Esta es una audiencia pública y decisión sobre los cambios propuestos para la propiedad.

• 305 Market Street – renovación, puerta de entrada y letreros

The Historical Architectural Review Board approved a door replacement and two signs for 305 Market Street, Suite C1. A specification sheet for the door and sidelight was requested prior to installation.

• Approved replacement of exterior double door at 305 Market Street, Suite C1
• Approved one 24” x 48” wall mounted sign for Perna & Abracht, LLC
• Approved one 24” x 24” double sided hanging sign for Perna & Abracht, LLC

Parking Committee

El Comité de Estacionamiento de Oxford discutirá datos del nuevo sistema del garaje de estacionamiento, el costo original de construcción y una preocupación sobre el límite de estacionamiento de dos horas en Market Street entre 4th y 5th. También discutirán cuándo hacer que el garaje de estacionamiento sea gratuito. No hay votos programados; esta es una reunión solo de discusión.

• Datos del nuevo sistema del garaje de estacionamiento serán presentados por el Borough Manager
• Discusión sobre cómo publicar los datos de estacionamiento en el sitio web
• Presentación sobre el costo original de la construcción del garaje
• Preocupación sobre el límite de estacionamiento de dos horas en Market Street entre 4th y 5th
• Discusión sobre cuándo hacer que el estacionamiento en el garaje sea gratuito

Police & Public Safety Committee

Esta reunión fue cancelada. La próxima reunión está programada para el lunes, June 1, 2026.

Borough Council

El Consejo considerará varias propuestas, incluyendo servicios de ingeniería para Memorial Park y estudios financieros y policiales. La agenda también incluye nuevas resoluciones sobre la transmisión en vivo de reuniones públicas y políticas de participación.

• Propuesta de Pennoni hasta $55,250 por servicios de ingeniería para Memorial Park
• Resolución # 1419-2026: Política para la transmisión en vivo y grabación de reuniones públicas
• Resolución # 1420-2026: Política para la participación pública en las reuniones del municipio
• Ordenanza que modifica el Capítulo 27, Zonificación, para la revisión de la Comisión de Planificación del Condado de Chester
• Propuesta de Keystone Municipal Solution por $9,500 para pronóstico financiero y $15,250 para estudio policial

The Borough Council approved a policy to livestream meetings and a study proposal to evaluate police service sustainability. The council also authorized a zoning amendment for submission to the Chester County Planning Commission.

• Approved update to authorized bank account signers
• Adopted Resolution 1419-2026 for livestreaming and recording meetings
• Adopted Resolution 1420-2026 for public participation and decorum
• Authorized submission of Zoning Chapter 27 amendment to Chester County Planning Commission
• Accepted resignation of part-time police officer Robert Basquill
• Approved Keystone Municipal Solutions proposal for financial forecast ($9,500) and police structuring study ($15,250)
• Accepted Enox Land, LP extension for Moran Farm Development through July 21, 2026
• Accepted Wedgewood Oxford LLC extension for subdivision review through August 17, 2026

Oxford Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación del Borough de Oxford se reunirá para discutir y potencialmente emitir una carta de consistencia de planificación para una solicitud de subvención de Kings Cross. La agenda también incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior y otros asuntos procedimentales rutinarios.

• Carta de Consistencia de Planificación para una solicitud de subvención de Kings Cross

Parking Committee

La reunión del Comité de Estacionamiento del 13 de abril de 2026 ha sido cancelada. No se realizaron gestiones.

Borough Council

El concejo votará sobre tres propuestas: un contrato de $55,000 con GFT para servicios de ingeniería sobre la interconexión del sistema de agua con Chester Water Authority, una propuesta de tiempo y materiales de Keystone Alliance Consulting para revisar el Estudio de Tarifas de Agua 2024, y un contrato de $55,250 con Pennoni para mejoras del Memorial Park apoyadas por subvenciones. Los temas de discusión incluyen una actualización sobre el Impuesto a Dispositivos Mecánicos y el estacionamiento. La agenda también señala la fecha límite de registro de No Mow May y las solicitudes para el concejo juvenil.

• Propuesta de GFT hasta $55,000 para ingeniería de interconexión del sistema de agua
• Propuesta de Keystone Alliance Consulting para actualizar el Estudio de Tarifas de Agua (2024)
• Propuesta de Pennoni hasta $55,250 para mejoras del Memorial Park (apoyadas por subvenciones)
• Discusión de la actualización del Impuesto a Dispositivos Mecánicos
• Discusión de la actualización del estacionamiento

Council approved a $55,000 GFT proposal for engineering services to upgrade the water system interconnect with Chester Water Authority. Also approved a time-and-materials contract with Keystone Alliance Consulting to update the water rate study. A Pennoni proposal for Memorial Park improvements was tabled. Routine financial and departmental reports were approved.

• Approved $55,000 GFT engineering contract for water interconnect automation (unanimous)
• Approved Keystone Alliance time-and-materials proposal to update water rate study (unanimous)
• Tabled Pennoni $55,250 proposal for Memorial Park engineering services
• Approved minutes of April 6, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer, Paid Bills, Open Invoices, Tax Collector reports for March/April 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Codes and Zoning Official’s Report (March) and Engineer’s Report (April) (unanimous)
• Accepted Oxford Area Sewer Authority and Parking Committee March meeting minutes (unanimous)

Parking Committee

El Comité de Estacionamiento de Oxford llevará a cabo una reunión centrada en la discusión, sin votos ni decisiones programadas. Los puntos incluyen el establecimiento de metas del comité, la revisión de datos de un nuevo sistema de puertas y la actualización del recuento de espacios de estacionamiento que generan ingresos. El comité también analizará las solicitudes de recursos del personal del municipio y los gastos históricos del sistema de estacionamiento.

• Discusión sobre la meta filosófica de transparencia para el gobierno
• Demostración de datos del nuevo sistema de puertas
• Actualización del recuento de espacios de estacionamiento que generan ingresos (estacionamiento techado, medidores callejeros, otros)
• Actualización sobre las iniciativas actuales de estacionamiento
• Revisión del documento de gastos de 'Parking Facilities' y análisis histórico

Finance Committee

El Comité de Finanzas de Oxford llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria con pase de lista, aprobación de actas y comentarios del público. El asunto principal es un análisis de los ingresos y gastos del departamento de policía. No hay otros puntos sustanciales en la agenda.

• Análisis de los ingresos y gastos del Departamento de Policía

The Finance Committee met and reviewed an analysis of Oxford Police Department revenues and expenditures. No substantive decisions were made; the only votes were to adopt the agenda and adjourn. Approval of previous minutes was tabled.

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will review a property acquisition ordinance for the Niblock Alley Project and a tapping fee amendment. The body is also considering several special event permits and a conditional use application for 55 S. Third Street.

• Ordinance #981-2026 for property acquisition for the Niblock Alley Project
• Payment of $471,026.70 to MECO Construction Inc. for Mt. Vernon Street 'Dig Once' Project
• Resolution #1418-2026 to amend the Oxford Borough Tapping Fee
• Conditional Use Approval application for 55 S. Third Street
• Special event permits for Memorial Day Walk, Movies in the Park, Village Market, and Juneteenth Festival

The Borough Council approved a conditional use application for an arcade at 55 S. Third Street, imposing specific conditions on parking, signage, and noise control. It also adopted a resolution amending the water tapping fee, lowering the fee for one‑ and two‑bedroom apartments. Additional actions included adopting an Equal Access Pledge, authorizing the Niblock Alley acquisition ordinance, and approving several special event permits.

• Approved Conditional Use for arcade at 55 S. Third Street (motion carried)
• Adopted Oxford Borough Equal Access Pledge (motion carried)
• Authorized advertising ordinance to acquire property for Niblock Alley project (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution amending water tapping fee, reducing fees for one‑ and two‑bedroom units (motion carried)
• Approved HARB Certificate of Appropriateness for 401 Market Street (motion carried)
• Approved Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce special event permits (Memorial Day Walk, Movies in the Park) (motion carried)
• Approved Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. special event permits (Village Market, Sidewalk Sessions) (motion carried)

Police & Public Safety Committee

The Oxford Borough Police and Public Safety Committee will hold a brief discussion on an anti‑vaping coalition with OASD businesses. It will also consider a resident suggestion to make S 4th a one‑way street. The meeting includes a general item for other concerns and updates.

• Brief discussion of anti‑vaping coalition with OASD businesses
• Resident suggestion to convert S 4th to a one‑way street
• Open item for additional concerns and updates

The Police & Public Safety Committee discussed an anti‑vaping coalition with local businesses and schools. The committee agreed to consider the coalition further, and Bill Fitzpatrick will contact schools. Traffic concerns were reviewed, and making 4th Street one‑way was deemed not feasible at this time. No other actions were approved.

• Consider anti‑vaping coalition further (Bill Fitzpatrick to contact schools)

Oxford Planning Commission

The Oxford Borough Planning Commission will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss the commission's role and requirements. No new business or public comments are scheduled.

• Approval of February 24, 2026, meeting minutes
• Discussion of Planning Commission's role and requirements

The Oxford Borough Planning Commission approved its March 24 agenda and the February 24 minutes, each by a motion that carried. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 6:34 p.m. No other business was discussed.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved February 24, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:34 p.m. (motion carried)

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will meet to discuss property interests for the Niblock Alley Project and a conditional use application for 55 S. Third Street. The body will also review special permit applications for Chamber of Commerce events and a certificate of appropriateness for 401 Market Street.

• Ordinance # 981-2026 regarding property acquisition for the Niblock Alley Project
• Conditional Use Approval application for 55 S. Third Street
• HARB Certificate of Appropriateness for 401 Market Street
• Special Permit for Memorial Day Remembrance Walk on May 25, 2026
• Special Permit for 2026 Movies in the Park series

Historical Architectural Review Board

The Historical Architectural Review Board will meet to review renovation plans for properties at 401 Market Street and 25 N. Fourth Street.

• Review of renovations at 401 Market Street
• Review of porch renovations at 25 N. Fourth Street

The Historical Architectural Review Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the 1901 Oxford Train Station at 401 Market Street and recommended using Azec for the cupola reconstruction, pending material samples. The board denied the COA application for 27 North Fourth Street because the proposal did not retain key original architectural features. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved COA for 401 Market Street (Oxford Train Station) with reconstruction recommendations
• Denied COA application for 27 North Fourth Street due to missing original features

Finance Committee

The Oxford Finance Committee will approve the February 10, 2025 meeting minutes and adopt the March 11, 2026 agenda. Members will discuss the authorized signers for the borough bank account. The committee will also review the January and February 2026 Treasurer's reports.

• Approval of February 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adoption of the March 11, 2026 agenda
• Discussion of borough bank account authorized signers
• Review of January 2026 Treasurer's report
• Review of February 2026 Treasurer's report

Parking Committee

The Oxford Parking Committee will discuss its goals and provide a virtual tour of the town’s parking system. Members will examine whether the parking garage is financially self‑sustaining and review the total cost of the garage. The committee will consider changes associated with the new parking gates and possible adjustments to current permit fees. Additional items include a Google Drive document and scheduling the next meeting.

• Virtual tour of Oxford’s parking system
• Review of parking garage financial self‑sufficiency
• Examination of the full cost of the parking garage
• Discussion of changes when new parking gates go live
• Consideration of changes to current permit fees

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will begin with standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and agenda adoption. The council will then hold a public hearing on a conditional use application submitted by Coleen Borooughs for the property at 55 South Third Street. Public comment will be limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Hearing on conditional use application for 55 S. Third Street submitted by Coleen Borooughs
• Agenda adoption
• Public comment (3‑minute limit per speaker)

The provided minutes consist of unintelligible text and do not contain any identifiable actions, votes, approvals, denials, or proposals. Consequently, no substantive council decisions can be reported.

Police & Public Safety Committee

The Police and Public Safety Committee will meet to identify topics to address during the year. The body will also review general concerns and updates.

• Discussion of topics to address in 2026
• Review of concerns and updates

The Police and Public Safety Committee met on March 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at 1 Octorara Alley. The committee discussed topics to address for the year, including traffic, and the chief gave an update on an upcoming civil service exam; no decisions or votes were recorded.

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will consider a resolution establishing an official policy that borough law enforcement shall not engage in the enforcement of non-criminal federal immigration laws. Other agenda items include amending the 2026 fee schedule, approving a special event permit for a Cinco de Mayo celebration, and reviewing construction pay applications for the Mt. Vernon Street “Dig Once” project. The council will also discuss parking requirements in the TC‑1 zoning district, water department tapping fees, streaming of council meetings, and the driving direction of Niblock Alley.

• Resolution #141‑6 establishing policy that borough law enforcement shall not enforce non-criminal federal immigration laws
• Resolution #141‑7 amending the 2026 fee schedule
• Oxford Mainstreet Inc. special event permit for Cinco de Mayo on May 1, 2026, 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
• MECO Construction Inc. Pay Application #3 for $82,548.90 and #4 for $363,477.60 for the Mt. Vernon Street “Dig Once” Project
• Discussion of parking requirements in the TC‑1 zoning district

The Borough Council approved Resolution #1416, establishing that local law enforcement will not enforce non-criminal federal immigration statutes. The Council also adopted Resolution #1417, amending the 2026 fee schedule for the new cashless parking system. Additional approvals included a special event permit for Cinco de Mayo, MECO Construction pay applications for the Mt. Vernon Street project, and a letter of support for a school district grant. Financial, departmental, and committee reports were accepted as presented.

• Adopted Resolution #1416 prohibiting local enforcement of non-criminal federal immigration laws (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution #1417 amending the 2026 parking fee schedule (motion carried)
• Approved Cinco de Mayo special event permit for Oxford Mainstreet Inc. (motion carried)
• Approved MECO Construction pay applications #3 ($82,548.90) and #4 ($363,477.60) for the Mt. Vernon Street “Dig Once” project (motion carried)
• Approved letter of support for Oxford Area School District grant application (motion carried)
• Approved Treasurer’s, Open Invoices, Paid Bills, and Tax Collector financial reports (motion carried)
• Approved Codes Department and Engineer reports (motion carried)
• Accepted Oxford Area Recreation Authority and Civil Service Commission committee reports (motion carried)

Oxford Planning Commission

The Oxford Planning Commission will discuss the Wedgewood Road subdivision as old business and consider a conditional use application for an arcade at 55 South Third Street. No other agenda items are scheduled.

• Wedgewood Road subdivision (old business)
• Conditional use application for arcade at 55 S Third Street (new business)

The commission approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 27, 2026 meeting, with both motions carried. No final action was taken on the 55 S. Third Street conditional use application; the commission recommended that Borough Council consider safety conditions. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved January 27, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 p.m. (motion carried)

Parking Committee

The committee will discuss the goals of the body and evaluate whether the parking system and garage are self-sustaining. Members will review the total cost of the garage and upcoming changes related to new gates.

• Review of current parking permit fees and potential changes
• Discussion on the full cost of the parking garage
• Evaluation of the parking system's financial self-sufficiency
• Review of changes associated with new parking gates

Borough Council

The council will vote on a resolution that would prohibit borough law‑enforcement officers from participating in the enforcement of non‑criminal federal immigration statutes. It will also consider an ordinance to acquire property for the Niblock Alley construction project and a special‑event permit for a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Additional items include payment requests for the Mt. Vernon Street “Dig Once” project and a letter of support for a school‑district HVAC grant. Several discussion topics such as parking standards, water‑department fees, streaming of meetings, and traffic direction on Niblock Alley will be reviewed.

• Resolution #1415-2026 – prohibit police from enforcing non‑criminal federal immigration laws
• Ordinance #981-2026 – authorize acquisition of property for the Oxford Borough Niblock Alley Project
• Special Event Permit – Oxford Mainstreet Inc. for Cinco de Mayo event on May 1, 2026, 4‑9 pm
• MECO Construction Inc. Pay Applications #3 ($82,548.90) and #4 ($363,477.60) for the Mt. Vernon Street “Dig Once” Project
• Letter of Support for the Oxford Area School District’s HVAC grant application for Nottingham Elementary School

Finance Committee

The Oxford Finance Committee will consider approval of the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It will adopt its agenda for the February 10, 2026 meeting. The committee will discuss the 2026 meeting schedule and review the December 2026 Treasurer’s Report. Member comments and audience questions will follow.

• Approval of November 12, 2025 minutes
• Adoption of agenda for February 10, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of 2026 meeting schedule
• Review of December 2026 Treasurer’s Report
• Committee member comments and audience questions

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting and adopted the agenda. It decided that future meetings will be held at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. An additional meeting will be scheduled in the fourth quarter for budget discussions.

• Approved minutes (motion by Mr. Neidigh, seconded by Ms. Birdwell)
• Adopted agenda (motion by Mr. Neidigh, seconded by Mr. Blum)
• Set regular meeting time to 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month
• Added an extra fourth‑quarter meeting for budget discussions

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will consider several new business items, including a police vehicle purchase, a well‑source study, and a property acquisition ordinance. It will also review historic‑preservation certificates, planning commission appointments, and a traffic‑impact study waiver. The meeting includes routine reports, committee updates, and public comment.

• Police car purchase for $60,799 (vehicle $46,799 plus up‑to $14,000 for up‑fit)
• GFT proposal up to $140,000 to complete a new Well #14 source study
• Release of $19,800 escrow for Sycamore Crossing water‑line improvements
• Authorization to advertise Ordinance #_______-2026 for acquiring property for the Niblock Alley Project
• Waiver or modification request for the traffic impact study on the conditional use application for 55 S. Third Street

The borough council approved the meeting minutes from January 5, 2026 and adopted the agenda after correcting the address for a new business item. Council members voted to approve the Historical Architectural Review Board Certificate of Appropriateness for 114/116 E. Locust Street. They also approved a permit fee, without an additional fine, for the owners of 260 S. Third Street provided the owners add exterior mullions to the new windows. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved Jan. 5, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda with corrected address for 55 S. Third Street (motion carried)
• Approved HARB Certificate of Appropriateness for 114/116 E. Locust Street (motion carried)
• Approved permit fee only for 260 S. Third Street, conditioned on adding mullions (motion carried)

Oxford Planning Commission

The Oxford Borough Planning Commission will meet to approve routine items such as the agenda and minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting. The only substantive agenda item is the discussion of the "Wedgewood Road" Subdivision. All other agenda points are standard procedural matters.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from November 25, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• "Wedgewood Road" Subdivision discussion

The Oxford Borough Planning Commission approved its meeting agenda and the November 25, 2025 minutes. It then accepted the submission of the Wedgewood Road Subdivision and Land Development Plans. The meeting was adjourned after these actions.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved November 25, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted Wedgewood Road subdivision and land development plans (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will consider several new business items, including historic architectural approvals for 114/116 E. Locust Street and 260 S. Third Street, appointments to the Planning Commission, an ordinance to acquire property for the Niblock Alley project, a deed of dedication, a traffic‑impact‑study waiver request for 55 S. Fifth Street, and a police car purchase costing $60,799. The council will also review recurring reports, committee minutes, and public comments before adjourning.

• Police car purchase – $60,799 (vehicle $46,799 plus up to $14,000 upfit)
• Authorization to advertise Ordinance for acquiring property for the Oxford Borough Niblock Alley Project
• Historical Architectural Review Board Certificate of Appropriateness for 114/116 E. Locust Street
• Historical Architectural Review Board Determination for 260 S. Third Street
• Appointment of Robert Liberato to the Oxford Borough Planning Commission

Historical Architectural Review Board

The Historical Architectural Review Board will consider two applications: porch renovations at 114/116 East Locust Street, and window replacements at 260 South Third Street. The board will review the proposed changes for compliance with historic preservation guidelines. No other items are on the agenda.

• Porch renovations – 114/116 E Locust St.
• Window replacements – 260 S Third St.

Borough Council

The Borough Council will elect a President, Vice President, and President Pro Tem. The body will also consider two-year employment contracts for the Borough Manager, Treasurer, and Zoning Officer.

• Two-year contracts for Pauline Garcia-Allen (Borough Manager), Arlene Harrison (Treasurer/Assistant Borough Manager), and Terri Dugan (BCO/Zoning Officer)
• Resolution #1412-2026 regarding appointments of certain Borough employees
• Resolution #1413-2026 regarding appointments of Borough officers and annual designations
• Appointment of Kenneth Sapp to the Oxford Area Sewer Authority Board (five-year term)
• Reappointments to the Zoning Hearing Board, Vacancy Board, and Historical Architectural Review Board

The council approved two‑year contracts for Borough Manager Pauline Garcia‑Allen, Treasurer and Assistant Borough Manager Arlene Harrison, and Borough Codes Official/Zoning Officer Terri Dugan. It also adopted Resolutions 1412‑2026 and 1413‑2026, authorized advertising of 2026 meeting dates, and appointed or reappointed several board members. All motions were carried.

• Approved two‑year contract for Borough Manager Pauline Garcia‑Allen (motion carried)
• Approved two‑year contract for Treasurer/Assistant Borough Manager Arlene Harrison (motion carried)
• Approved two‑year contract for Borough Codes Official and Zoning Officer Terri Dugan (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution #1412‑2026 appointing certain borough employees (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution #1413‑2026 appointing various borough officers and annual designations (motion carried)
• Authorized advertising of 2026 meeting dates (motion carried)
• Appointed Kenneth Sapp to the Oxford Area Sewer Authority Board for a five‑year term (motion carried)
• Reappointed Bethany Atkinson as Vacancy Board Chair for one year (motion carried)