Borough of Kennett Square

The Planning Kennett Connections document outlines a vision to establish safe and accessible walking and biking connections for residents and visitors of all ages and abilities to reach key destinations. The plan focuses on improving safety, increasing access to various destinations (including parks, schools, and commercial areas), providing diverse biking and walking options that reflect the Kennett region's character and expand recreational access, expanding connections to the regional bikeway and trail network, and fostering coordination among municipal partners to develop and promote the active transportation network.

The meeting included a mayoral proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, followed by reports from the Borough Manager, Solicitor, Police and Fire departments, and various committees. Action items included review of a property application for the Historic Architecture Review Board, consideration of bids for fuel and valve replacements, and discussions regarding a draft ordinance for the former NVF property and property manager distance requirements. The council also deliberated on planning commission recommendations for short-term rentals, considered a resolution for the Order of Kennett Square, and addressed the payment of outstanding bills.

The agenda focuses on departmental reports from the Borough Manager, Solicitor, Police Department, Fire & EMS, and various committees. Discussion items include the acceptance of offers for decommissioned police vehicles, authorization to apply for an accreditation grant for the new police station, and a community project funding request for de-escalation equipment. Administrative items include the review of a personnel manual, retroactive approval of a grant contract for the Harriet Tubman project, managing volunteer appointments and resignations for commissions and committees, and the authorization to advertise parking ordinance updates. The meeting also includes a public comment period and strategic planning workshops.

The council held a special meeting to conduct interviews for a vacant seat on the Borough Council. Candidates interviewed included Ethan Cramer, Tucker McDonald, James Miller, Eric Rillstone, and John Thomas. Following the interviews, a vote was conducted to appoint a new councilmember. The council also received clarification regarding the term duration and election requirements for the appointed position and held an executive session to discuss legal matters.

The agenda focuses on several key items including the consideration of multiple special event applications such as the Kennett Run, Cinco de Mayo, the Memorial Day Parade, the Mushroom Festival, and the Kennett Flash Summer Concert Series. The Council addressed various grant-related matters, including an endorsement for the Kennett Area Park Authority project, and discussed economic development assistance and infrastructure contracts for the Council meeting room and Police Department facilities. Administrative actions included the approval of a Borough Manager evaluation form, a revised MIPP fine agreement with South Mill, and a resolution regarding record disposition. Further deliberations involved a grant application for the new Kennett Library, the withdrawal of a grant application for the Red Clay Demonstration Project, a proposal for parking garage fees, and presentations regarding sewer agreements and community survey results for the NVF project.