Borough of Marcus Hook

Key discussions and actions included inviting a representative from Boothwyn Ambulance to discuss contracted ALS coverage. The resignation of a member from the Zoning Hearing Board was accepted. The Council adopted the proposed 2026 Borough budget totaling $5,841,045.00 for the General Fund and subsequently adopted the Tax Levy Ordinance fixing the 2026 tax rate at 11.71 mills. Council authorized free on-street meter parking in the central business district during the holiday season. Audit reports for Uniform and Non-uniformed Pensions and the Liquid Fuels Fund were received and filed with no findings. Resolutions were approved to execute LSA Grant applications for Community Center plumbing/HVAC upgrades and a Green Light Go Grant for a traffic light upgrade at Market & 10th Streets. The contract for the Williamson Field Rain Garden was awarded to Delaware Environment Construction Service. Authorization was given for the design of the Walnut Street project. The Police Chief received authorization to apply for Vest-a-cop and Patrick Leah Bulletproof Vest Partnership grants, and Henry Sancken, Jr. was hired as a Part-time crossing guard. The Council chose not to endorse the MHFD LSA Grant Application due to missing information and timing issues. The Park & Recreation Board sought to reduce its required membership from nine to seven members, and an ordinance to advertise this change was approved.

The agenda outlined the procedures for the Reorganization meeting, including the swearing-in of the Mayor and Council members, and the election of the President and Vice President of Council. Key business involved the 2026 appointments to various Borough positions, boards, and commissions. Resolutions were approved to join the Aston Ambulance Authority for ALS Service and for the destruction of certain borough records. Contracts were approved for services related to the Memorial Day Parade and the 2026 Summer Concert Series with Show Stoppers, Unlimited, and a contract with CompNet for IT consulting services following the retirement of the current consultant. The hiring of Jennifer Druding as a consultant to migrate paper files into the permit manager database was also approved. Reports were received for Code Enforcement, Engineering, Public Safety, Fire Marshal, Fire Department, Library, Highway and Sanitation, and Planning and Zoning. The Planning and Zoning section noted the continuation of a Conditional Use Hearing for a property at 418 Market Street to January 5, 2026. The awarding of a $75,000 grant from the Coastal Zone for the Market Square Memorial Park Pier Plans was announced.

This plan serves as a guide for enhancing Marcus Hook Borough's park and recreation system over a 10-to-20-year horizon. It outlines strategies to improve existing recreational sites, expand program offerings, and strengthen park operations. Key objectives include fostering a livable, walkable community, cultivating strategic partnerships, and securing increased funding through grants and contributions to achieve its vision by 2043.