Tom Feeley

Key discussions included the approval of the 2026 Elverson Borough Budget and the appointment of George Firrantello as Volunteer Assistant Secretary/Treasurer, effective January 1, 2026. The Council also set the schedule for the 2026 Borough Council and Planning Commission meetings. The Mayor noted the success of the recent Tree Lighting event. Operational items included receiving an extension for spending the Brick Lane Trail grant money until the end of 2026, ordering speed limit signs for S. Pine Street, and reviewing maintenance needs for Borough Hall office painting. Significant attention was given to traffic safety improvements on Route 23, including the approval of a PennDOT application for pedestrian signal improvements and an associated maintenance agreement. The 2026 contract for the Twin Valley Fire Department was accepted, and the Urban Center's Improvements Inventory was accepted as unfinished business.

The meeting included a discussion regarding the 2026 Service Rates from Systems Design Engineering, noting an anticipated 3% increase, and a request was made to forward these rates for budget inclusion. Financial actions included the approval of November payables. The Operator's Report detailed excellent plant performance, low sample averages, and maintenance actions on the EQ Tank pumps, with anticipation of a new panel installation date soon. Key discussions involved evaluating the cost to repair the portable generator and seeking clarification from vendors on quotes for the main generator at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Under the Engineer's Report, the Board authorized Stephen Kalis to prepare a Deed of Dedication for the Tensor Motor Car Sewer Lateral. Updates were provided on several grant projects, including the PA Small Water & Sewer Saddler Pump Station Improvements Grant, Local Share Pump Station Improvements Grant, Local Share Headworks/HVAC Grant Project, ARPA Small Water and Sewer Collection System Rehab Grant Project, ARPA H20 PA Plant Upgrade Grant Project, and the Local Share Sewage Pump Station Improvements NEW Grant Project. The Board approved setting up an online credit card payment system through eNetPay, as recommended by the administrator. The 2026 meeting dates were approved, with workshops to be advertised if needed.

The meeting addressed several key issues including amending the MABE's water shut off policy to align with the PUC's blackout dates, potentially shutting off water for Whitford Corp/PPG due to delinquency, and approving the October payables. The board also discussed the finance committee report, a new stainless-steel control panel for the Corbitt pump station, and various grant applications and projects such as the Tensor Motorcar Project and ARPA H20 PA Plant Upgrade Grant Project. Additional topics included evaluating portable generators, electric work in the Plant Garage/Office, and approving a snow removal quote from Tri-County Landscape for the 2025/2026 season.

The Elverson Borough Council meeting addressed several key issues, including discussions on traffic safety on Rt. 23 and S. Pine Street, with proposals for traffic studies, speed reduction, and traffic calming measures. The council considered a request for a nativity scene for the cemetery as part of the holiday decorations. The 2026 Agreement with Twin Valley Baseball Association for the use of ball fields was approved. Updates were provided on the skatepark and pump track construction, the Brick Lane trail project, and the potential restoration of the concession stand at Livingood Park. The council also discussed leaf collection, speed limit signs, and pipeline planning, as well as municipal authority matters.