East Bradford Township

The Board discussed several key topics including the Township Campus Master Plan and financing options for redevelopment, a feasibility study regarding potential one-way traffic conversion on certain roads, and the beginning of the 2027 budget process with potential tax and fee adjustments. Additionally, the Board authorized advertisements for miscellaneous code updates and data center regulations, approved a building permit for a historical property, supported a zoning variance application for a local sports club, granted an extension for enforcement actions at the St. Agnes property, ratified the release of bridge project retainage, executed a new signal service contract, and adopted an updated Emergency Operations Plan. An executive session was held to discuss potential litigation.

The council discussed various development reviews, including the Holy Ascension Church sanitary sewer and Delacey Property updates. The agenda included a review of the East Bradford Sustainability Plan, focusing on action items such as stormwater education, energy efficiency, and climate change vulnerability. Other topics covered were renewable energy awareness, the progress of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance review, climate change resilience strategies involving social media notifications, and invasive species management within township parks, including deer management protocols. The meeting concluded with a roundtable review of minutes from other municipal boards and commissions.

The meeting focused on historical property reviews. The commission discussed and retroactively approved a permit for a metal roof replacement at 702 Lenape Road. Additionally, plans for a rear home addition at 240 Lucky Hill Road were reviewed, with recommendations for site grading. The commission also addressed a demolition by neglect case concerning the Taylor Hannum House at 849 Shenton Road, requesting property heirs to secure the structure by patching the roof and stucco, boarding windows with ventilation, and clearing surrounding vegetation.

The Board discussed and took action on several items including transitioning health care providers to the Delaware Valley Health Trust, granting time extensions for development applications, and approving construction permits for historic properties. Key actions included authorizing right-of-way agreements for stormwater maintenance, approving lawn maintenance agreements for vacant properties, and initiating miscellaneous ordinance updates. The Board also passed resolutions urging County support for open space funding, reauthorized the deer archery hunting program, awarded contracts for inlet repairs and the Ravine Road Stabilization Project, and authorized the advertising of bids for historic schoolhouse restoration. Additionally, the Board appointed a new member to the Historical Commission and approved a proposal to evaluate bringing trash and recycling services in-house.

The commission reviewed and approved the Treasurer's report and discussed updates from the Audit and Strategic Planning committees. Key topics included the approval of a new official email address, updates on The Pines planning study, and status reports on website content and map restructuring. The Public Relations committee discussed plans for brochures, social media account creation, and strategies for signage, including follow-up with PennDOT regarding byway markers. The commission also received a report on an interstate partnership meeting, appointed a voting representative to the BVNSB Partnership, and approved sending a letter of commendation to the Red Clay Alliance for their stewardship work.