Joseph Arnao

The board discussed a request for a continuance regarding petition number three, which was approved. Additionally, the board reviewed and granted a dimensional variance request to construct a garage addition at 2 Nansia Drive. Finally, the board granted a dimensional variance request for the installation of a shed at 401 Pinewood Drive for the Restoration Church.

The board meeting included a proclamation and bridge dedication honoring Private First Class Nathaniel Edward Dample, and a proclamation recognizing Thomas D. Arman Jr. for his volunteer service. Additionally, the Falls Township Fire Company presented its 2025 annual report, which covered their mission and core values, emergency response statistics, call volume trends over the past five years, staffing and response time metrics, training achievements, and an overview of significant incidents.

The council discussed local environmental activities, including updates on various township events, Bird Town initiatives, and upcoming park clean-ups. Plans were finalized for an Earth Day event, including logistics for a display table, plant donations, and promotional strategies. The board also reviewed potential content for future newsletters, discussed organizational items such as t-shirt orders and recycling events, and adopted a new mission statement, purpose, and preamble.

The meeting included a presentation by the Men of Harmony. Discussions covered an executive session regarding operations of a new building and the composition of advisory boards. The Board approved settlements for two tax assessment appeals, a general release and settlement agreement for a former employee, and a fine for a local auto body service center due to towing ordinance violations. Additionally, the Board authorized tree trimming and removal service bids, approved donation requests for several community organizations, appointed a new member to the Environmental Advisory Council, and reviewed engineer reports and bill payments.

The Board discussed and approved various land development projects, including the Laundry Properties, LLC self-storage facility and the Pennsbury High School campus project. Additional actions included updating the 2026 Fee Schedule, approving the Morrisville Municipal Authority Act 537 Plan, authorizing the purchase of Public Works equipment, and finalizing agreements for recycling grants and PennDOT right-of-way projects. The board also handled administrative matters such as appointments to various advisory boards and committees, the designation of a Police Department Open Records Officer, and the approval of change orders for the Municipal Building renovation project.