Molly H. B. Perrin

The meetings covered several development applications and discussion items. Key applications included a subdivision and lot line change for Willowstone School, requests for special exceptions and variances for Paoli Hospital expansion, a retroactive variance request for tree removal at 8 Andrews Road, and sketch plans for multi-family developments at 5214 West Chester Pike. Discussions were held regarding ordinance amendments for fences in riparian buffer areas, updates to zoning codes, and a pending conditional use application for an age-restricted apartment development at 14 Industrial Blvd, including its potential impacts on steep slopes, stormwater infrastructure, and stream restoration.

The Historical Commission reviewed and recommended approval for several property applications, including a porch addition for the 1790 John Harris House, a new family room addition for the 1800 Samuel Bell House, and a dormer addition for the 1810 John Massey House. The board also discussed the preservation of historical barn ruins, evaluated culvert damage at a local site, and explored the potential establishment of a Historic Preservation Award for the township.

The meeting included announcements regarding a successful grant award for a reforestation project at Okehocking Preserve and upcoming holiday office closures. The board reviewed expenditure reports covering landscaping, inspections, and bond payments. A police activity report was presented, followed by a comprehensive sewer report detailing grant funding, infrastructure maintenance, installation of new equipment, and progress on ongoing sewer projects. The board also authorized intersection improvements and approved a cost-reducing change order for a bridge rehabilitation project. Public comments addressed a settlement request related to a culvert issue on Spring Road.

The board discussed program management, including the feasibility of movie nights, upcoming community events, and potential new fitness programs like yoga classes. Updates were provided on park management initiatives, such as pavilion lighting improvements and the Okehocking Meadow Restoration plan. The board also reviewed the Okehocking Bird Monitoring Program, various planting projects, and upcoming master plan proposals for Monument Road. Additionally, the board worked on summer newsletter content and conducted an interview for a board vacancy.

The meeting included reports on police and sewer activity, the approval of the list of expenditures, and discussion regarding several business items. Key topics involved the authorization of a bid advertisement for the Green Light Go Lancaster Ave Interconnect Project, the adoption of a resolution acknowledging the merger of Victory Bank with QNB Bank, and the consideration of a conditional use application for a driveway reconstruction at 980 Providence Road. Additionally, the Board discussed awarding contracts for the Station 3 Interceptor Replacement Project and a design and master planning project.