Borough of Malvern

The Council meeting involved several legislative and administrative actions. Key discussions included the approval of the Verizon Franchise Agreement renewal, the release of escrow funds for a subdivision project, and the appointment of a member to the UCC Appeals Board. Council authorized various infrastructure initiatives, including tree removal for the North Warren Avenue Project and a traffic study proposal for Longford Avenue. Additionally, the Council approved contracts for community events and authorized liquor permits for multiple municipal events throughout the year. New business included a review of a zoning variance request for property on Prospect and Monument Avenues and the acceptance of a bid from Flyway Excavating for Phase 1 of the Randolph Woods project, covering walking trails, a pavilion, and related site improvements.

The Council discussed various community announcements, including upcoming zoning task force meetings, environmental cleanup events, and local historical center activities. Reports were received from the Solicitor, Borough Engineer, and Borough Manager regarding administrative and project updates. A presentation was delivered by the Malvern King Street Revitalization organization. Key Council business included the designation of Safe Digging Month, the expansion of a Joint Appeals Board for property maintenance violations, clarification on the role of the Environmental Advisory Council, and the modification of an LSA grant application to prioritize the Bridge Street bridge repair project.

The Malvern Borough Council meeting agenda for March 17, 2026, includes discussions regarding resolution approvals for pension plan signers, the designation of April as 'Safe Digging Month,' and intergovernmental cooperation agreements. Previous meeting minutes detail decisions made on the Verizon Franchise Agreement renewal, escrow fund releases for subdivision projects, tree removal for the North Warren Avenue Project, and the approval of the Randolph Woods Phase 1 bid. Workshop sessions addressed administrative updates, committee appointments, and strategic planning for the King Street Revitalization and local grant applications for bridge repairs and infrastructure projects.

Key discussions centered on new business, including a presentation by Jahaco regarding a no-cost memorial bench program utilizing recycled materials, with a preference expressed for non-corporate advertising benches. The Committee decided to postpone the Tree City USA application until the following year due to insufficient Shade Tree Commission membership and budget documentation. Planning for the Malvern Green Fest, replacing the Perennial Party, is underway, focusing on education and sustainability, with the decision made to offer native plants instead of seeds. Unfinished business included an update on the Borough Council's review of allowing alcohol at Parks & Recreation events, safety concerns related to balls leaving Paoli Memorial Park fields, and logistical planning for the upcoming Cabin Fever event, for which a budget not to exceed $1,000 for supplies and snacks, and a separate budget for 20 Parks & Recreation beanies were approved. Summer camp planning will focus on a full-day program in July. The need to recruit volunteers for the Halloween Parade by April 1 was emphasized, and procedural matters regarding committee communications and required clearances were addressed.

The agenda for this meeting includes reviewing and approving minutes from a previous session. New business focuses on considering a potential new member for the PR Committee, Tina Floyd. Unfinished business includes a debrief for the Cabin Fever event, organizing and inventorying the shed, providing an update on Arbor Tree Day, planning for the Malvern GreenFest scheduled for May 16th, and reviewing upcoming events such as Summer Camp, Community Day, and Monster Mash, which includes recruitment for Halloween Parade Volunteers.