Borough of Honey Brook

The Reorganization Meeting addressed the election of key leadership positions, including the Council President, Vice President, and President Pro Tem. Borough officials were appointed or reappointed, such as the Secretary/Treasurer, Chief of Police, Public Works Superintendent, and Borough Solicitor. Board and commission appointments included the reappointment of a member to the Planning Commission and the reappointment of a member to the Zoning Hearing Board, with solicitor ratification. Appointments were also made to the Honey Brook Borough Authority. The Council ratified the tax rates for 2026 and ratified the 2026 Budget. Depository banks and authorized signers were designated. Resolutions designating emergency service responders and appointing representatives to the Western Chester County Regional Appeals Board and Council of Government were adopted. Members were asked to submit committee preferences for future appointments.

Key discussions during the meeting included the ratification of year-end bills for payment. The Fire Chief presented the year-end report and a plaque was presented to the Mayor for his support. The Engineer's report addressed follow-up items, including holding escrow for 310 Maple Street and Honey Brook Hardware until as-built plans are provided. Committee reports noted that Pickleball Courts will reopen in the spring. Old business included tabling the discussion regarding the allocation of 2024 LSA Grant funds for radios and propane. The hiring of two seasonal, part-time laborers for snow removal was ratified. New business saw the unanimous adoption of the 2026 Fee Schedule Resolution and the 2026 Engineering Fee Schedule Resolution. Council also approved registration for the PSATS annual conference and the waiver of Borough real estate taxes for the Post Office and Water Tower properties. A two-year maintenance agreement for the traffic light with Signal Services was approved. Several IT-related items concerning antivirus software, server battery backup, and the status of a Help Now! quote were tabled for the next meeting when the Municipal Clerk would be present.

The Honey Brook Borough Council meeting included discussions and decisions on several key items. The council approved funds for the Honey Brook Fire Company to purchase new hose nozzles. They also discussed options for putting up military banners for Memorial Day weekend and authorized spending up to $500 for a vendor. A new pressure washer purchase was approved, and Tricia Swinty's hourly rate for filling in at the Borough Office post-retirement was confirmed. Additionally, an alternate member was appointed to the Zoning Hearing Board, and an Operations & Management Agreement for a property on Horseshoe Pike was approved. The council also discussed code enforcement policies and accepted the resignation of Officer Herzog, as well as issuing a suspension to Chief Calvin Wilson for a policy violation.

The agenda includes a public hearing on an ordinance amending the fee schedule, citizen comments, payment of bills, public presentations, and an engineer's report covering various projects such as Brooks Edge, 397 Chestnut Street, Donald Brown Minor Subdivision, 310 Maple Street Stormwater Review, Honey Brook Hardware, MS4, DCD CRP South Chestnut Street Grant, LSA grants, Post Office paving, Brandywine Conservancy, 2024 LSA Grants, DCED Grant, DCD CRP James Street Grant, and PA Small Water Project Grant. The solicitor's report includes discussion on an ordinance amending the fee schedule, a conditional use application, and a statute of limitations extension. Other agenda items include old business, communications, committee reports (finance, parks & recreation, public works, code/ordinance, MS4, personnel, police, COG), new business (Chester County Police Chiefs Association Mutual Aid Plan, concert contracts, Western Chester County Regional UCC Appeals Board, resignation/retirement of Tricia Swinty, Mud Sale/Auction and Road Closure, and Memorial Day Parade application).

The Honey Brook Borough Council held its first monthly meeting on April 4, 2022, approving the minutes of the March 21, 2022 meeting and the payment of bills. Key discussions included a donation of $24,395.00 to the Elverson-Honey Brook Area EMS from ARPA funds, an extension for rental inspections, and flagger training for public works employees. The council also addressed traffic light sequencing, the MS4 permit, and various committee reports.