Stephen C. Giampaolo

Key discussions during the meeting included a resolution for public comment welcoming and suggestions regarding Boards and Commissions participation. The Council approved disbursements totaling $60,715.78, including clarification on TASA Grant expenditures for the Center Street Sidewalk Extension Project and annual fire hydrant fees. Approval was also granted to Issue Notice to Proceed for the 9th St. Park Stream Restoration Project. The Council discussed the deferral of the January 27, 2026 minutes approval to allow for amendments regarding public commentary on the North Wales Water Authority. Appointments were made to the Shade Tree Commission, with Candace Anderson and Jason Farabaugh confirmed for terms ending in 2026 and 2029, respectively. Topics in new business included the importance of NIMS training, logistical challenges concerning the snow removal Ordinance amendment, the initiation of the Police accreditation process, and upcoming events such as the "Snow Ball" and the solicitation of proposals for the police pension plan. The Solicitor announced executive sessions held before and after the meeting for legal and personnel matters. The Mayor delivered a report reflecting on the severe winter weather and commemorating Black History Month by honoring Dr. Frank Boston.

The meeting involved a review of the 2025 accomplishments, including the completion of a new Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance and a progress report for the North Wales Borough 2040 implementation plan. The Commission then outlined the 2026 Work Plan covering several areas: Community Character (including park stewardship, accessibility audits, and historic district study), Economic Development (streetscape study, wayfinding signage, and parking meters installation), Transportation (implementing walkability audit recommendations and preparing a Bicycle Plan), and Sustainability and Resilience (studying single-hauler refuse collection and promoting composting).

The meeting included a reorganization segment where the Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary of the Planning Commission were reappointed. Key discussions focused on the Commission's 2026 Work Plan, specifically regarding Economic Development. Topics included potential additional locations for special occasion public parking, the feasibility of a pop-up map showing bus schedules and stops, and municipal parking signs, for which grants will be sought. The commission also discussed creating a webpage for borough information, developing a wayfinding plan for 2027 that includes schematic designs for signage, and addressing parking near the train station/Borough Hall. The agenda also noted that the next meeting will focus on creating the Annual Report for 2025.

This document details a Planning Commission Meeting focused on the initial visioning phase for a streetscape plan for North Wales Borough. It outlines visioning exercises, including a streetscape survey, the establishment of sub-areas, and a SWOT analysis. The outcomes of these exercises are intended to shape the vision statement for the streetscape plan, incorporate goals from North Wales Borough 2040, and guide the development of specific streetscape goals, an implementation plan, and design guidelines for future improvements.

The agenda for the Council Meeting included a discussion regarding a Welcoming Resolution, consideration of disbursements totaling $60,715.78, and approval to issue a Notice to Proceed for the 9th Street Park Stream Restoration. The council was also set to consider appointments to the Shade Tree Commission for terms ending in 2026 and 2029. The meeting minutes from January 27, 2026, were slated for approval, though the actual minutes for the February 10, 2026, meeting indicate this approval was deferred. The January 27, 2026, meeting covered public comment concerning a Welcoming Resolution and numerous board and commission appointments, including reappointments to the Civil Service Commission, Historical Architectural Review Board, Historic Commission, North Wales Water Authority Board, Parks and Recreation Board, Police Pension Committee, Planning Commission, Uniform Construction Code Appeals Board, Vacancy Board Chair, and Zoning Hearing Board. The February 10 agenda also included receiving reports from Solicitor, Mayor, Council, Chief, Public Works, and Manager, along with Old Business/New Business and Zoning Applications.