Borough of Glenolden

The meeting commenced with the swearing in of a new Part-Time Police Officer. Key actions included the approval of the Treasurer's Report and acceptance of most Committee Reports, excluding the Solicitor's and Engineer's reports. Committee reports provided updates on the Glenolden Fire Company's November activities, including 63 total alarms and financial data for the Glenolden Police Department for November 2025. Highway & Lights, Health & Sewer, and Parks & Property committees detailed routine maintenance, equipment servicing, and seasonal changes, such as leaf collection and holiday decorations installation. The Building & Zoning report summarized November permit activity. A significant portion of the meeting involved the Finance & Law committee presenting the 2026 budgets (General Fund, Sewer, Liquid Fuels) which were approved, followed by the adoption of ordinances fixing the 2026 tax rate, levying a transfer tax, setting the refuse rate, and establishing 2026 sewer rates. A resolution allowing the Fire Company to apply for an LSA Grant was also passed. Finally, appointments for various borough positions and services for 2026 were approved, and all outstanding bills were authorized for payment.

The meeting commenced with a public comment session where residents raised concerns regarding the local park, speeding on N. Bonsall Avenue, street lighting/tree trimming, parking on Scott Avenue, and potential code violations concerning blinking lights on a neighbor's property. The Fire Company provided an update, reporting 73 fire calls in December and announcing the 2026 Fire Company Officers. Reports were presented across multiple committees, noting financial correspondence from community service organizations. The Highway & Lights report detailed banner replacement, stop sign repair, and the installation of salt spreaders on Ford F250 trucks. The Health & Sewer committee addressed sinking manholes and sewage overflow requiring jetting. The Parks & Property committee managed debris removal, grass cutting, and removal of a dead tree in the park. The Building & Zoning report detailed 28 permits issued in December 2025, collecting $12,588.00 in fees. Key actions included the reappointment and appointment of several individuals to various boards and commissions, including the Zoning Hearing Board, Library Board, Planning Commission, and Zoning Commission. The council also authorized the payment of all presented bills and scheduled an executive session to discuss a legal matter and pending personnel issues.

The meeting commenced with a deviation from the regular order of business to recognize several Glenolden Police Officers for heroic actions taken on October 16th in resuscitating an unconscious child; the officers received Certificates of Recognition. Public comment included questions regarding a Zoning Hearing for 45 S. MacDade Blvd and concerns about the property at 229 S. Chester Pike. Correspondence noted an increase in Delaware County Solid Waste Authority's Waste Tipping Fees for 2026. Committee reports covered police activity, including financial summaries for parking tickets and arrests in October 2025, and departmental updates on highway maintenance, sewer emergencies, and park winterization. Building and Zoning issued 40 permits in October 2025. The Engineer reported an estimated cost of $50,000 - $75,000 to repair the drainage system at Llanwellyn Playground, noting that residual funds from another park project could not be used. The Council passed a resolution to request a Statewide Local Share Assessment Grant of $1,000,000.00 for Public Works Facility Upgrades. The meeting concluded with the payment of all bills and scheduling an executive session for personnel issues.

The meeting included a donation to the First Presbyterian Church for their annual Thanksgiving Meal Ministry. Committee reports were presented, covering finance and law, public safety (including fire and police department updates), highway and lights, health and sewer, parks and property, and building and zoning. The council approved an agreement with FOP Lodge 27. A situation involving Glenolden Police Officers saving a young child's life was mentioned, with plans to recognize the officers at the next meeting. The council also addressed correspondence, and approved the payment of bills.

The meeting included discussions and reports from various committees, including Finance & Law, Public Safety, Highway & Lights, Health & Sewer, Parks & Property, Building & Zoning, and the Engineer. Key topics included correspondence commending borough employees, the Minimum Municipal Obligation for the Municipality, a proposal for Rapid Flashers at Knowles Avenue Crossing, the Glenolden Fire Company Report for August 2025, and the Glenolden Police Department Report for August 2025. Additional discussions covered daily jobs performed by various departments, sewer maintenance, park conditions, building and zoning permits, and an update on the ALS Agreement. The council also approved a resolution to support Vision Zero and discussed Community Day. An executive session was scheduled to discuss personnel matters.