West Chester, PA

Zoning & Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will meet to continue proceedings regarding two specific addresses. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Continuation of hearing for #1040-244 E. Evans St
• Continuation of hearing for #1010-5 N. Adams St

Public Art Commission

Public Art Commission

Public Art Commission

Pension Committee

Pension Committee

WCCCC

Historical & Architectural Review Board

The Historical & Architectural Review Board will review four applications for exterior work. The board will also discuss the approval of the September 24, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Exterior building renovations at 50 W. Market St
• Dumpster enclosure at 102 N. Church St
• Sign at 123 E. Gay St
• Dumpster enclosure at 151 W. Gay St

Sustainability Advisory Committee

Planning Commission- Work Session

Tree Commission

West Chester Library Board

Planning Commission- Voting

Transportation Advisory Committee

Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee

Parking 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 Commission

Historical & Architectural Review Board

Public Art Commission

Public Art Commission

WCCCC

Recreation Commission

Sustainability Advisory Committee

Tree Commission

Planning Commission- Work Session

Parking Committee

Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee

Transportation Advisory Committee

Public Works Committee

Finance & Revenue Committee

Smart Growth Committee

Administration, Communication & Technology Committee

Railroad Restoration Committee

Administration, Communication & Technology Committee

Public Art Commission

West Chester Library Board

Planning Commission- Voting

Borough Council

Borough Council

Historical & Architectural Review Board

Historical Commission

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

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on the 2027 preliminary budget and a proposed ordinance to prohibit the sale and use of kratom. The body is also reviewing several purchase requests and land development approvals.

• Proposed ordinance to prohibit sale, manufacture, and public use of kratom
• Approval of 2027 Preliminary Budget
• Preliminary land development for five townhouses at 615-617 S Walnut St
• Purchase requests including 10-8 Emergency Vehicle Service for $94,320.07
• Budget modification of $7,254.00 for playground repairs

General

Borough Council

The Borough Council will discuss the 2027 preliminary budget and a proposed ordinance to prohibit the sale and use of kratom. The body is also reviewing several purchase requests and land development proposals.

• Motion to approve the 2027 Preliminary Budget
• Proposed ordinance to prohibit sale, manufacture, and public use of kratom
• Purchase requests including 10-8 Emergency Vehicle Service for $94,320.07 and McClure Company for $45,998.00
• Preliminary land development approval for five town houses at 615-617 S Walnut St
• Budget modification of $7,254.00 for playground repairs

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review and revise its goals and objectives. The body will also discuss the Oral History Project and address administrative vacancies.

• Nomination of a Secretary to replace Anne Skillman
• Review of upcoming term expirations and vacancies
• Oral History Project presentation by Chris Lang
• Review and revision of Commission goals and objectives

Railroad Restoration Committee

The Committee to Reestablish Rail Service to West Chester will meet to review open action items and receive coordination updates. The body is tracking progress on grant applications, inter-municipal support, and technical evaluations for rail service.

• Discussion of state grants for a pedestrian bridge
• Review of reciprocal letters of support with Turks Head Trail
• Planning for an education kiosk with a donation portal QR code
• Evaluation of RDC procurement and Bernard/Union Street maintenance shop parameters
• Recruitment of a resident member from 2nd Ward East

Administration, Communication & Technology Committee

The Administration, Communication & Technology Committee is meeting to review reports and discuss public participation in meetings. The agenda includes an announcement for a public hearing regarding an ordinance to increase annual salaries for the Mayor and Borough Council members.

• Public hearing announcement for October 21, 2026, regarding salary increases for the Mayor and Borough Council effective January 1, 2030
• Quarterly Report from the Data Manager
• Discussion of hybrid public participation at meetings

Administration, Communication & Technology Committee

Finance & Revenue Committee

The Finance & Revenue Committee will discuss the EMS tax and special purpose fund along with the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program. The body is also considering a budget modification for playground repairs and several purchase orders.

• Budget Modification #2026-8 for playground repairs: $7,254.00
• Purchase request for 10-8 Emergency Vehicle Service: $94,320.07
• Purchase request for Chemical Equipment: $47,980.00
• Purchase request for McClure Company: $45,998.00
• Purchase request for Big Belly Solar LLC: $32,915.85

Smart Growth Committee

The Smart Growth Committee is meeting to vote on several land use and regulatory items. Key discussions include a new mobile food truck ordinance and a potential ban on gas-powered leaf blowers.

• Preliminary land development for five new townhouses at 615-617 S Walnut St
• Proposed Mobile Food Truck Ordinance with a hearing scheduled for November 18, 2026
• Proposed ordinance to prohibit gas-powered leaf blowers in the Borough
• Wall mural approval at American Legion Mural, 305 E. Gay St.
• Zoning Ordinance amendment for art requirements in HO-75

Public Works Committee

The committee will review reports from engineers, public works, wastewater, and parks and recreation. Members are scheduled to discuss the 2027 budget and a contract extension for BSI Electrical.

• Discussion of 2027 budget
• Proposed contract extension with BSI Electrical until November 30, 2026

Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee will review a final sidewalk prioritization matrix and discuss a process for intersection painting requests. Members will also receive an update on the Rail Restoration Committee and discuss placemaking ideas for the intersection of Hannum Ave and Wayne St.

• Sidewalk prioritization matrix and map update
• Rail Restoration Committee update
• Process flow for intersection painting requests
• Placemaking ideas at Hannum Ave & Wayne St

Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee

The Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee will review proposed amendments to ordinances regarding kratom, public nuisances, and noise. The body will also consider a resolution to designate approved tow storage garages.

• Proposed ordinance to prohibit sale, manufacture, and public use of kratom and 7-OH substances
• Proposed update to Chapter 84 public nuisance ordinance regarding unruly gatherings
• Proposed update to Chapter 73 noise ordinance for clarification
• Resolution to designate approved tow storage garages per Chapter 104-50

Parking Committee

The Parking Committee will review reports from Colonial Parking and the Parking Director. The body is considering an amendment to Chapter 77 to exclude high-density property types from the Residential Parking Permit Program.

• Proposed amendment to Chapter 77 regarding Residential Parking Permit Program eligibility
• Garage management report from Colonial Parking
• Parking Director's Report
• Approval of September 2026 meeting minutes

Planning Commission- Voting

The Planning Commission will review SALDO and zoning topics, including corner stores and ordinance revisions. The body will also discuss the Official Map, the Comprehensive Plan, and the Nields Street property.

• Review of SALDO and Zoning ordinance revisions
• Discussion of corner stores
• Official Map and Comprehensive Plan
• Nields Street Property
• East Bradford Official Map

West Chester Library Board

Tree Commission

The West Chester Tree Commission is meeting to evaluate specific trees for removal or pruning based on arborist reports. The body will also discuss fall planting, a project update on the Trees of Significance trail, and a draft annual report for Borough Council.

• Proposed removal of Norway Maple at 303 Sharpless
• Proposed removal of Callery Pear at 22 S New
• Proposed removal of Pin Oak at 423 W Nields
• Proposed pruning of Red Oak at 302 Dean
• Guidance document for property owners regarding sidewalks damaged by tree roots

Planning Commission- Work Session

The West Chester Planning Commission meets in a work session on October 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM. Members will discuss and review SALDO and zoning topics, including ordinance revisions, elements in the right-of-way, and corner stores. New business covers the Official Map/Comprehensive Plan, the Nields Street Property, and the East Bradford Official Map. The agenda also includes reports from the ZHB and HARB, citizen comments, and member comments.

• Discussion and review of SALDO and Zoning topics, including revisions/clarifications to ordinances
• Review of projections or elements in ROW (right-of-way)
• Corner Stores discussion
• New business: Official Map / Comp Plan
• New business: Nields Street Property and East Bradford Official Map

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

Tras el fallecimiento del presidente Tom Walsh, la vicepresidenta Catherine Quillman liderará las discusiones sobre la continuidad de la comisión. La reunión incluye actualizaciones sobre varias iniciativas en curso, tales como el Atlas Histórico y el Proyecto de Historia Oral.

• Discusión sobre la transición de liderazgo tras el fallecimiento de Tom Walsh
• Actualizaciones sobre el Atlas Histórico, Lafayette Week, y Town Tours & Village Walks
• Estado de los proyectos de señalización de Gay Street School y de las ventanas de vitrales (Stained Glass windows)
• Actualización sobre la búsqueda de un estudiante de WCU para el proyecto Wiki
• Actualización sobre el Proyecto de Historia Oral

The commission appointed a new chair following the death of Tom Walsh. Members discussed the status of several outstanding projects, including the Gay Street School interpretive panel and the Oral History Project.

• Approved appointment of Anne Skillman as chair (6-0)

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

La sesión de votación del Concejo del Municipio de West Chester incluye una audiencia pública para derogar en su totalidad la Ordenanza de la Tasa de Protección de Arroyos, seguida de votaciones sobre nuevos asuntos, incluyendo un acuerdo de uso condicional para el Plan Maestro de la Universidad West Chester. La agenda también cubre numerosos contratos, modificaciones presupuestarias y cambios de ordenanzas, con la mayoría de los elementos recomendados para su aprobación por parte de los comités.

• Audiencia pública para derogar la Ordenanza de la Tasa de Protección de Arroyos (Capítulo 94a)
• Moción para aprobar el Acuerdo de Uso Condicional del Plan Maestro de la Universidad West Chester
• Participación en el estudio regional de bomberos y EMS con un límite máximo de $20,000 (pago en 2027)
• Extensión del contrato de transporte de lodos con McGovern Environmental Inc. por 1 año a la tarifa actual
• Extensión del contrato de eliminación de residuos con McGovern Environmental por 3 años (2027-2029)

Borough Council

El Concejo del Municipio de West Chester llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir y votar sobre una serie de temas, incluyendo la presentación del presupuesto de 2027, extensiones de contratos y varias ordenanzas. Las acciones clave incluyen la aprobación de un estudio regional de bomberos y EMS, la extensión de contratos de eliminación de residuos y la discusión sobre una propuesta de prohibición del kratom. La reunión también incluye aprobaciones rutinarias de actas, modificaciones presupuestarias y permisos para eventos especiales.

• Presentación del Presupuesto 2027 por el Administrador del Municipio
• Moción para aprobar la participación en un estudio regional de bomberos y EMS con un límite que no exceda los $20,000
• Moción para extender el contrato de eliminación de residuos con McGovern Environmental por 3 años a la tarifa actual
• Moción para aprobar el MOU del espacio de garaje de Hotel Indigo para 55 espacios en el garaje de Chestnut Street
• Moción para enmendar el Capítulo 77 para excluir propiedades específicas del Programa de Permisos de Estacionamiento Residencial

Planning Commission- Voting

La Comisión de Planificación de West Chester llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir asuntos antiguos, incluyendo las casas adosadas propuestas para 615-617 S. Walnut St, y para revisar temas de SALDO y zonificación. La agenda incluye elementos rutinarios como la aprobación de actas y comentarios de los ciudadanos, sin que se listen asuntos nuevos.

• Casas adosadas en 615-617 S. Walnut St
• Discusión y revisión de temas de SALDO y Zonificación
• Aprobación de las actas del 10 de agosto de 2026
• Informe de HARB

West Chester Library Board