Matthew McCloskey

The Council Meeting addressed several operational and financial matters. Key discussions included the State Police report noting 27 incidents in November, and the Ambulance Report detailing call volumes. During the public forum, a resident inquired about Hometown Hero banners, which the Council noted the Revitalization Board is researching in relation to ornamental light placement. Action items included the approval of the Treasurer's Report, the granting of final land development approval for the Landis Tract Subdivision via Resolution No. 2025-13, and the unanimous adoption of the 2026 Borough Budget, Fee Schedule, Facility Rental Fee Schedule, and Holiday Schedule through subsequent resolutions. Furthermore, the Council authorized the extension of the Borough Landscaping Contract until December 2027 and approved a reimbursement to the Perkiomen Valley Library under their LSA Grant. The Manager's report provided financial summaries for November 2025 and discussed funding opportunities for the Centennial Street Stormwater Design project. The meeting concluded with a discussion on vacant board seats.

The Reorganization Meeting commenced with newly elected officials submitting affidavits and being administered the Oath of Office by the Honorable Judge Adam Katzman and Mayor Svenkeson. Key agenda items involved the nomination and election of the Council President, Vice-President, and Council President Pro Tem. Furthermore, appointments were confirmed for Borough Staff roles, including Borough Manager, Secretary/Treasurer, Zoning Officer, and Open Records Officer. Appointments were also made to various Boards and Commissions, such as the Planning Commission, Parks & Recreation Board, and Zoning Hearing Board. Specific positions, including Solicitor, Engineer, Fire Marshal, and Emergency Management Coordinator, were confirmed with their respective appointees or firms. Finally, assignments to Council Subcommittees (Streets & Roads, Property Committee, Finance Committee) and other committees (Historical Committee, Activities Committee, Revitalization Task Force) were established before the motion to adjourn to the Regular January Business Meeting.

The Council Meeting agenda included several key items. Informational items featured a presentation on the MONTCO 2040 Plan from the Montgomery County Planning Commission, the Mayor's Report, and reports from the Fire Company and Ambulance services. Action items involved the Treasurer's Report, payment of bills, ratification of a Memorandum of Understanding with Trappe Borough regarding a Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant for an LED Street Light Replacement Project, and a Fire Police Assistance request. Manager's report discussions included updates on the 2016 Draft Budget and Capital Plan, and the solicitor's report addressed zoning considerations for a proposed "Sober House." Committee reports covered ongoing maintenance, the South Main Street tree removal project, proposals for Borough Hall lighting and landscaping, and the need to address FEMA floodplain ordinance requirements.

The meeting included discussions on Mobile Home Park standards, aligning Borough SALDO definitions with Montgomery County recommendations, and the distinction between mobile and modular homes. The status of the Lumberyard and 4th St projects, as well as a proposed THP development in Lower Frederick Township, were updated.

The meeting included informational items such as State Police, Fire Company/Fire Marshal/EMC, and Ambulance reports. The council discussed the treasurer's report, payment of bills, and several resolutions, including the approval of the Landis Tract Final Land Development Application, the 2026 Borough Budget, Fee Schedule, Facility Rental Fee Schedule, Holiday Schedule, and Public Meeting Schedule. They also considered extending the Borough Landscaping Contract until December 2027 and authorizing reimbursements to the Perkiomen Valley Library. The Manager's Report covered financial, grant, and code enforcement updates, along with a speed sign location update. The council also discussed the 2026 Reorganization and vacant board/committee seats.