Ramona Petty

The council discussed the America 250 resolution, the selection of the 2025 Borough Auditor, and various community initiatives including yoga in the park and July 4th celebrations. Property-related discussions involved a lease agreement for the Swim Club property, municipal parking lot usage, and maintenance of the 7-11 property. The meeting also addressed youth-related concerns such as a potential summer basketball league, open gym times, and an increase in juvenile incidents involving E-bikes. Additionally, reports were provided on ongoing administrative, legal, and operational projects including work on a concrete pad for the fire company and preparation for the upcoming meeting agenda.

The council agenda includes considerations for the approval of the April 2026 bill list, treasurer report, and various departmental reports from the Police and Fire Chiefs. Key business items involve the approval of Resolution 2026-05 regarding America 250, the municipal audit proposal, and an accommodation award presentation for two officers. Additionally, the agenda covers the release of library funds, a lease and purchase agreement for the Folcroft Swim Club, and the release of fire escrow funds for properties on Taylor Drive.

The council meeting included a commendation ceremony for police officers for their actions during a structural fire. Discussion topics covered the recruitment of seasonal public works and code enforcement personnel, the construction of a three-sided storage garage at the pump station funded by a grant, and organizational changes regarding recreation and library structures. Further discussions involved a draft ordinance for games of skill or amusement devices, updates on sewer line projects, historical event planning, clock tower improvements, and community day logistics. Updates were also provided on street light grant bids, the acquisition of a new police vehicle, and the reopening of a park to vehicle traffic.

The council meeting addressed various administrative and operational matters including the approval of the bill list, treasurer report, and an agreement with the Delaware County Board of Election for a ballot drop box. Significant discussions and approvals took place regarding police, fire, and fire marshal reports, along with public works projects such as the rejection of bids for the pedestrian street light project and new professional services for the 2026 inflow and infiltration project. Additionally, the council approved professional services for Montgomery Park and the community center generator, addressed ordinances related to sewer lateral inspections and skill/amusement devices, and heard updates from the mayor and borough manager regarding upcoming community events and staffing.

The council reviewed a presentation regarding Vision Zero Delco and discussed grant opportunities for the borough. Several departmental reports were presented, covering updates from the school district representative, the engineer, and various administrative, public safety, and public works departments. The council authorized the purchase of a new police vehicle, vehicle upfitting, and new police vests. Additional actions included the approval of a county aid resolution, a charitable donation to the Darby Creek Valley Association, the reappointment of a board member to the Library Board, the release of quarterly library funding, and the authorization to advertise a new sewer lateral inspection ordinance. Administrative and mayoral reports addressed community projects, historic preservation for community events, snow management procedures, and park maintenance issues.