Francis Priscopo

The Council discussed EMS and billing services with the Aston Authority, comparing costs and services between basic and advanced life support options. Financial actions included the approval of subdivision plans for Ace Limousine, various fund expenses, payroll, and tax and trash fee deposits. Administrative appointments were made to the Council Vacancy Board and for a borough fire marshal. Additionally, the Council authorized the purchase of a paint machine and speed humps, approved an appraisal for a building sale, entered into a legal agreement regarding a fire truck dispute with Marcus Hook Borough, and initiated the process to disband the Recreation Board via ordinance.

The council discussed various municipal topics, including the adoption of resolutions regarding county aid for street light costs and authorization for ALS services. Reports were provided regarding fire and EMS services, the police department, code enforcement, and park activities, including the addition of a new member to the Recreation Board. The council also approved financial expenditures for various funds, including payroll and tax deposits for the previous month, and reviewed status updates on several grant-funded engineering and infrastructure projects.

The council meeting addressed several municipal projects, including the approval of the 2024 CDBG Streetscape project to the lowest bidder and authorization for property appraisal and purchase at 0 5th St. Council members reviewed reports from the engineer, fire department, and EMS, and approved the appointment of Aston Authority ALS as the EMS service provider. Additional actions included the adoption of the E-Scooter Safety ordinance, the approval of a property sale at 0 Ridge Rd., and the authorization of payments for monthly payroll and various municipal fund expenses. Reports were also provided by the tax collector and various council committees, including updates on public works, parks, and code enforcement activities.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included authorizing the submission of the 2026 CDBG project for the reconstruction of Dawe's Court. The Manager/Finance report led to motions adopting the 2026 General Budget totaling $4,366,371 and the 2026 Tax Levy Ordinance 26-792, which reflects a 1.5 mil increase and a $20.00 trash fee increase, noting taxes had not increased in 14 years. The Council approved the hiring of two full-time police officers based on civil service test results and approved paid expenses and payroll for November. Committee reports included the swearing in of the new police officers and the announcement of improvements made to the borough. Purchases authorized included a snowblower and a core cutter. The Recreation Board saw the acceptance of two new members and the adoption of their By-Laws. Tax and trash fee deposits for November were approved for the General Fund.

The meeting included a presentation on The Delco Vision Zero strategy aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries. Discussions followed regarding the 2026 CDBG Grant project, focusing on potential work like repairing a collapsed storm sewer pipe at Price St., paving Holly Lane, and sidewalk improvements on Township Line Rd. Financial discussions included approving the 2026 Preliminary Budget, advertising the 2026 Tax Levy Ordinance, approving October expenses and payroll, and authorizing a change of banks to Sharon Bank. Actions were also taken to authorize the civil service test process for hiring two full-time police officers and to adopt Resolution 25-1124 Delco Vision Zero.