Borough of Jacobus

The council addressed the requirement for food trucks at the Anderson Building to obtain individual Transient Retail Merchant's Licenses. A reverse subdivision project at 127 Hidden Hill Farm Lane was reviewed and approved with a waiver for curb and sidewalk requirements. Reports were provided regarding ongoing infrastructure projects, including drainage repairs, traffic studies, and utility maintenance. The Fire Company and Ambulance Club provided activity reports and upcoming fundraising event schedules. The council approved various fire police assistance requests for local events and authorized joining a joint traffic signal maintenance contract. Additionally, the council discussed grant opportunities, municipal building repairs, zoning hearing outcomes, code enforcement actions, and planned maintenance for park grounds and street signs.

The Council meeting covered a wide range of administrative and community topics. Key discussions included the rejection of a proposed ordinance change regarding boarding houses, the establishment of new usage conditions and fees for baseball field rentals, and a complaint regarding a borough code officer's conduct during an inspection. Updates were provided on several infrastructure and development projects, including drainage repairs, culvert maintenance, traffic calming studies, and the consolidation of property parcels. Additionally, the fire company requested the adoption of a cost recovery ordinance for emergency services. Other items included the approval of various park facility maintenance tasks, the scheduling of upcoming zoning hearings, and the authorization of fire police requests for regional events.

Key discussions included the approval of the January Council Meeting minutes with requested changes, and acceptance of the January 2026 Treasurer's Report. Public participation featured a presentation from the new owner of John's RV regarding special exception application for vehicle sales, and a contentious discussion concerning a proposed change to the Borough ordinance on Boarding Houses. Several site development and infrastructure items were reviewed, including lot consolidation, drainage repairs, culvert design concerns, curb painting status, and the need for a traffic calming study. The Council approved stormwater trench modifications for Farmington Drive and authorized the purchase of boot scrubbers for the ball field. Furthermore, the Council discussed the potential for a real estate tax credit for volunteer firefighters, decided to replace an aging office computer, and addressed the issuance of a citation for property violations. In administrative matters, the Council approved Fire Police requests for Dallastown Borough and the Goodwill Fire Company, and appointed a new member to the Zoning Hearing Board. The Fire Company received approval to hold a special bingo event to benefit a hospital construction project in Uganda.

Key discussions included a clarification on the cost of the Farmington Drive stormwater trenches and the acceptance of the Treasurer's Report for December 2025. Public participation addressed concerns regarding construction delays on Meadow Street due to Met-Ed utility pole issues and a dispute over restricted parking areas on Main Street, leading to a suggestion for the Borough Engineer to consult with the Transportation Resource Group (TRG) for an amendment. Residents also raised concerns about speeding on Woodland Drive, prompting approval for a free traffic study to be conducted by the Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP). Reports detailed ambulance call volumes and record fire company response numbers for December. Action items included the acceptance of the 2026 Fee Schedule Resolution and the adoption of the 2026 General Fund and Liquid Fuels budget. The Office Manager secured services for custodial and ground maintenance, and established tax collector hours, while the Borough will send council members to a Municipal Law training.

The Reorganization Meeting agenda included the swearing in of newly elected Council Members and the Tax Collector. Key procedural items involved the nomination and election of officers, specifically the President and Vice President. The agenda also listed the designation of appointed officials and firms, such as Solicitor of Record, Engineering firm of Record, Zoning and Building Code Official, Sewer Enforcement Officer, and Auditing Firm of Record. Finally, Council Members were appointed to various committees.