Victoria Lichman

The meeting addressed various reports and actions, including motions to approve the January 2026 Financial Report and the December 2025 Financial Report. The Board moved forward with renovations to the Inniscrone Golf Club House, noting a cost reduction due to design changes, and reviewed reports from the Code Department, Public Works, and Fire Marshal. A conditional use hearing was held, resulting in the approval to convert an existing barn into an accessory dwelling unit, subject to compliance with specified conditions. Business items included the contingent approval of a 5K race in Goddard Park, acceptance of the West Grove Fire Company 2026 Agreement, and a discussion on a potential fire department merger. The Board also addressed a water adjustment request for Jose Davalos and approved a request for the Avon Grove Charter School Senior Car Parade. Old business involved updates on the Route 41 and Route 841 Roundabouts discussion and Phorid Fly mitigation efforts in coordination with local farmers. New business saw the execution of a Professional Services Agreement for the Glen Willow Road Bridge design work, approval for the CoStars Salt Agreement, approval of Volunteer Services Real Property Tax Credits, and approval for the purchase of new mowers and a trailer using open space funds. The Board accepted an Escrow agreement for WAGA Energy land development plans.

The meeting commenced with a reorganization where Mr. Engleman was elected Chairman and Mr. Owens was elected Vice Chairman. The key agenda item involved a Conditional Use application for 352 Howell Moore Road, which had already received approval from the Zoning Hearing Board and was subsequently approved by the Planning Commission as the final procedural step before the Board of Supervisors hearing. An update on development applications indicated that the third submission for the HiMedia Labs project is pending response from Township Engineers, and the next submission for the London Grove West project is anticipated soon. No subdivision plans were submitted for acceptance.

The meeting commenced with the administration of the Oath of Office to two supervisors. Key agenda items included the organization of the board for 2026, resulting in the appointment of Mr. Zurl as Chairman and Ms. Fanning as Vice Chairman. The board approved numerous appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions, as well as announcing several vacancies. Staff appointments and bond amounts were approved, along with the designation of financial depositories. The board appointed Mr. Sipple as the PSATS Delegate and approved resolutions concerning professional appointments, disposition of records, and TCC Delegates. In reports, concerns were raised regarding low water pressure due to failures by the Chester Water Authority, prompting the Board to coordinate communication with state representatives and the Municipal Authority. Several land development projects received 180-day extensions, including those for Hepbron Rd, Hi Media Lab, and Needham Farms.

The meeting commenced with a report regarding Goddard Park, noting the entrance sign requires cleanup by volunteers and that tree trimming is necessary, with a work order submitted to Public Works. Discussions on the Dog Park focused on filling dug holes and potentially using markers for owners to identify areas for repair. For the Community Garden, inventory of the shed was reviewed, mowing frequency was addressed, and recommendations for the 2026 garden program were presented for future feedback incorporation. Old business included updates on the upcoming Volunteer Day schedule. New business involved preliminary discussion on playground ideas and a review of the 2025 budget with suggestions for the 2026 budget, emphasizing fiscal prudence due to the pending master plan. The committee also addressed the need to review the current monthly meeting time and date for potential adjustment by November.

The meeting included discussions on park reports covering Goddard Park, the Dog Park, and the Community Garden, where a suggestion was made to designate fewer metal beds for gardening. In Old Business, the committee addressed the approval of the Red-Lined By-Laws by the Board of Supervisors and requested a dated and signed printout. New Business focused on Park Presentation Ideas, including how to portray the parks and integrate future property vision lists, particularly regarding the Goddard House parcel. The committee also discussed the process and timeline for input on the master plan. Additionally, a new committee member, Alan Dopf, was welcomed.