The Council discussed several key community topics, including recurring issues with trash and recycling collection schedules, for which new contracts are being prepared. Discussions also covered the potential development of an ordinance regarding dog waste signage and penalties at Gracland Cemetery, as well as concerns regarding the financial impact of community events on municipal overtime. The Council addressed inquiries regarding the process for obtaining handicap parking placards and clarified the existing municipal ordinances prohibiting commercial vehicle parking in residential areas. Finally, concerns were raised regarding the lack of detailed information provided on citations issued by the code department.
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The council meeting included a citizens forum where residents raised concerns regarding creek maintenance, debris management, and drainage issues affecting properties. Residents also discussed neighborhood safety, community policing, and harassment concerns related to commercial vehicle parking and local ordinances. The council addressed these issues by assigning follow-ups with the public works team, the police chief, and the engineering department. Additionally, there were questions regarding municipal budget spending on legal and engineering services, and requests for due diligence transparency concerning past settlement agreements.
May 21, 2026·Board meeting
Borough of Yeadon Borough Council Legislative Meeting
The council meeting addressed several operational and financial matters, including the authorization to advertise an ordinance regarding mayor and council compensation and the engagement of a title company for property litigation. Key infrastructure and maintenance decisions were made, such as awarding the 2026 Road Program, the Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Contract, and the Storm Sewer Maintenance Contract. Additionally, the council reviewed an application for the DCED Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program, approved accounts payable and cash balance reports, and considered a three-year police drone acquisition proposal.
Apr 9, 2026·Board meeting
Borough Council Caucus Meeting Minutes
The meeting included discussions on community and resident concerns regarding public relations, council attendance, property zoning and group home operations, and commercial parking enforcement. A conceptual redevelopment proposal for the former Yeadon Swim Club property was presented. Reports from the manager and solicitor addressed municipal requirements, financial updates including a completed audit and tax sale revenue, upcoming resolutions for policy and fee updates, and ongoing litigation. The engineer's report covered grant applications for community park improvements, road program updates, and contract renewals for sewer programs. Additional committee updates involved ordinance and zoning activities, public works and maintenance projects, police department statistics and new programs, library event announcements, recreation planning for upcoming festivals, and community initiatives including awareness and employment workshops.
