Colleen Cappello

The meeting agenda includes acknowledging the winners of the PennDOT Innovations Challenge, announcements regarding local events and traffic safety measures, and reminders for stormwater inspection report deadlines. Business items include adopting the 2025 Subdivision and Land Development Activities Report, engaging the Chester County Planning Commission to update the Township's Comprehensive Plan, authorizing water rescue equipment purchases for the fire department, approving the service of alcohol at specific library events, and proclaiming National Libraries Week. The board will also address hazard mitigation grants, pedestrian enhancement designs, park improvement projects, and authorize public hearings for ordinances regarding government administration and Home Rule Charter amendments.

The Board of Supervisors discussed various township business items including updates on the Comprehensive Plan, the approval of water rescue equipment for the fire department, and authorization to allow alcohol at specific library events. They also addressed public concerns regarding the leasing of office space by the Department of Homeland Security, considered ordinances related to government administration and home rule charters, and approved capital purchases for park improvements, copiers, and road infrastructure projects.

The meeting included several announcements, such as office closures for Presidents Day, scheduling of public open houses regarding proposed Home Rule Charter changes, and the simplification of the Stormwater Inspection Report submission process, which is now available online with an April 1, 2026 deadline. Other announcements covered proper placement of trash cans and PADOT's approval of a 4-way stop installation. Township Business involved receiving liaison reports from various commissions, unanimous approval to reappoint and appoint members to the Environmental Advisory Council, and discussion regarding the Home Rule Charter Update. Key capital purchases approved included upgrading security cameras across the Paoli Library, Police Department facilities, and Township Building for $42,379; a software solution for the Sewer Department for $28,000; digitization of files (Phase 2) up to $50,000; four new Police Department vehicles costing $212,473 plus $77,527 in estimated upfits; one Police Department utility vehicle for $34,071.02 plus $6,000 estimated upfit; and a Police Department drone system for $13,500 plus $3,500 in accessories. Additionally, a change order of $12,745 was authorized for Wilson Farm Park Upgrades. The Board also approved converting the heating system at 1485 Valley Forge Road from oil to gas for $133,000, authorizing staff to issue an RFP for electric vehicle planning, approving reallocation of Bike Park Grant Funding to the Chase Road Park Project, and approving agreements related to sewer capacity sale and the Chester County Bridge acquisition. New matters included resident feedback concerning the Picket Post/Chase Road project, support for Earned Income Tax implementation, and concerns raised by residents regarding stormwater management and infiltration facilities for a development project at 317 Greene Street.

The Public Meeting Agenda for February 23, 2026, includes special presentations such as the 2025 Library Hero Award and a check presentation from the Friends of Tredyffrin Library. Announcements cover reminders for submitting annual stormwater reports, traffic changes near South Valley Road, and upcoming Fire Department Commission and Turnpike Commission Townhall meetings. Township Business involves a motion to appoint a member to the Planning Commission, presentation of the Historical Commission Annual Report, a Home Rule Charter Update, and several motions including adopting a resolution for "Pennsylvania 811 Safe Digging Month," approving Letters of Support for naming a tributary of Trout Creek and for a Growing Greener Grant application related to the West Circular Avenue Stormwater Project, authorizing proposals for gun range improvements and consultant services for Cody Pathfinder Implementation, approving proposals for Friendship Park Improvements, authorizing the capital purchase of Toshiba copiers, advertising bids for the 2026 Superpave Project, approving the 2026 Root Control Program, approving capital purchases for inlet tops, authorizing advertising for janitorial services for libraries, and considering a request for tax exoneration/exemption for a specific parcel, followed by a discussion regarding a community garden.

The meeting agenda included special presentations such as the 2025 Library Hero Award and a check presentation from the Friends of Tredyffrin Library. Key township business items involved a motion to appoint an individual to the Planning Commission, adoption of a resolution proclaiming April 2026 as "Pennsylvania 811 Safe Digging Month," approval of Letters of Support for efforts related to naming a tributary and a PADEP Growing Greener Grant application for the West Circular Avenue Stormwater Management and Drainage Improvement Project. Further items included authorizing proposals for gun range improvements, consultant services for Cody Pathfinder Implementation, Friendship Park Improvements, authorizing the capital purchase of Toshiba copiers, advertising bids for janitorial services, and a discussion concerning a community garden at 355 Chase Road.