1 00:00:25,568 --> 00:00:27,428 Okay. 2 00:00:28,480 --> 00:00:29,480 Good evening, everyone. 3 00:00:29,480 --> 00:00:34,724 I'd like to call this session of the Landsdale Bureau Council business 4 00:00:34,724 --> 00:00:35,980 meeting to order 5 00:00:36,190 --> 00:00:39,980 for December 17th, 2025. 6 00:00:40,670 --> 00:00:43,278 Can I please ask everyone to rise to say the Pledge of Allegiance and then 7 00:00:43,278 --> 00:00:44,335 a moment of silent meditation? 8 00:00:44,335 --> 00:00:46,943 Can I please ask everyone to rise to say the Pledge of Allegiance and then 9 00:00:46,943 --> 00:00:48,000 a moment of silent meditation? 10 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:49,000 [silence] 11 00:01:18,230 --> 00:01:19,230 Thank you. 12 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:21,750 Stacy, roll call, please. 13 00:01:22,680 --> 00:01:24,000 Rachel Golmans. Present. 14 00:01:24,710 --> 00:01:25,710 BJ Brash. 15 00:01:26,110 --> 00:01:27,140 Andrew Carroll. 16 00:01:27,670 --> 00:01:29,620 Andrew Rich Di Gregoria Jr. 17 00:01:29,620 --> 00:01:30,620 Here. 18 00:01:30,620 --> 00:01:31,620 Mary Fuller. Here. 19 00:01:31,950 --> 00:01:33,200 Carrie Olesby. Present. 20 00:01:33,560 --> 00:01:34,620 Raffy Raza. Here. 21 00:01:35,000 --> 00:01:36,600 May Curio. Present. 22 00:01:36,600 --> 00:01:37,950 Michael Yetter. Here. 23 00:01:38,250 --> 00:01:39,730 Mayor Gary Herber. Here. 24 00:01:41,200 --> 00:01:42,200 Thank you. 25 00:01:42,200 --> 00:01:44,150 Uh, all present and accounted for. We like that. 26 00:01:44,970 --> 00:01:48,806 Uh, I will mention that uh council did meet in a some uh marathon type 27 00:01:48,806 --> 00:01:51,710 session executive session prior to tonight's meeting. 28 00:01:51,710 --> 00:01:55,546 Uh, I will mention that uh council did meet in a some uh marathon type 29 00:01:55,546 --> 00:01:58,450 session executive session prior to tonight's meeting. 30 00:01:58,750 --> 00:02:04,983 Uh, no action will be coming out of that executive session this evening. 31 00:02:04,983 --> 00:02:11,216 Uh, no action will be coming out of that executive session this evening. 32 00:02:11,216 --> 00:02:17,449 Uh, no action will be coming out of that executive session this evening. 33 00:02:17,449 --> 00:02:23,681 Uh, no action will be coming out of that executive session this evening. 34 00:02:23,681 --> 00:02:29,914 Uh, no action will be coming out of that executive session this evening. 35 00:02:29,914 --> 00:02:36,147 Uh, no action will be coming out of that executive session this evening. 36 00:02:36,147 --> 00:02:42,380 Uh, no action will be coming out of that executive session this evening. 37 00:02:42,900 --> 00:02:46,420 Um, and it was a matter of personnel, two matters of personnel. 38 00:02:48,100 --> 00:02:49,100 Uh, 39 00:02:49,300 --> 00:02:51,895 that said, I will uh I'd like to defer my President's comments till 40 00:02:51,895 --> 00:02:52,895 later this evening. 41 00:02:52,895 --> 00:02:55,490 that said, I will uh I'd like to defer my President's comments till 42 00:02:55,490 --> 00:02:56,490 later this evening. 43 00:02:56,840 --> 00:02:59,917 And with that, I will open the floor and ask if there is anyone who would 44 00:02:59,917 --> 00:03:01,603 like to present a petition this evening. 45 00:03:01,603 --> 00:03:04,681 And with that, I will open the floor and ask if there is anyone who would 46 00:03:04,681 --> 00:03:06,367 like to present a petition this evening. 47 00:03:06,367 --> 00:03:09,444 And with that, I will open the floor and ask if there is anyone who would 48 00:03:09,444 --> 00:03:11,130 like to present a petition this evening. 49 00:03:11,130 --> 00:03:12,170 [silence] 50 00:03:46,400 --> 00:03:48,460 Anyone who wants to present a petition? 51 00:03:48,460 --> 00:03:51,500 [silence] 52 00:03:51,500 --> 00:03:52,880 Seeing none, 53 00:03:53,260 --> 00:03:55,400 we'll move into the presentations and I will turn either microphone or 54 00:03:55,400 --> 00:03:57,571 podium, but certainly the floor over to Councilman Carroll to give us a 55 00:03:57,571 --> 00:03:59,130 presentation on the Economic Development Committee. 56 00:03:59,130 --> 00:04:01,270 we'll move into the presentations and I will turn either microphone or 57 00:04:01,270 --> 00:04:03,441 podium, but certainly the floor over to Councilman Carroll to give us a 58 00:04:03,441 --> 00:04:05,000 presentation on the Economic Development Committee. 59 00:04:06,720 --> 00:04:11,525 [silence] 60 00:04:11,525 --> 00:04:16,330 [silence] 61 00:04:16,330 --> 00:04:17,330 Thank you very much. 62 00:04:17,480 --> 00:04:18,480 Is this one? 63 00:04:18,480 --> 00:04:19,480 [laughter] 64 00:04:19,480 --> 00:04:20,480 Got me and also. 65 00:04:20,480 --> 00:04:21,640 I never spoken from here before. 66 00:04:21,640 --> 00:04:23,260 Thank you very much, Madam President. 67 00:04:23,680 --> 00:04:25,808 Um, I will keep this relatively brief, but I think this is important, 68 00:04:25,808 --> 00:04:27,305 uh, coming into our 2026 calendar year with the addition of a main 69 00:04:27,305 --> 00:04:28,305 street manager. 70 00:04:28,305 --> 00:04:30,433 Um, I will keep this relatively brief, but I think this is important, 71 00:04:30,433 --> 00:04:31,930 uh, coming into our 2026 calendar year with the addition of a main 72 00:04:31,930 --> 00:04:32,930 street manager. 73 00:04:32,930 --> 00:04:33,963 Where we're really looking to throttle down on our economic 74 00:04:33,963 --> 00:04:35,118 development in the Bureau of Landsdale with the addition of a Main 75 00:04:35,118 --> 00:04:36,130 Street manager, and uh, starting to find some better efficiencies within 76 00:04:36,130 --> 00:04:37,130 our current economic development committee. 77 00:04:37,130 --> 00:04:38,163 Where we're really looking to throttle down on our economic 78 00:04:38,163 --> 00:04:39,318 development in the Bureau of Landsdale with the addition of a Main 79 00:04:39,318 --> 00:04:40,330 Street manager, and uh, starting to find some better efficiencies within 80 00:04:40,330 --> 00:04:41,330 our current economic development committee. 81 00:04:41,820 --> 00:04:43,816 Want to take a moment to kind of look back on what we've done in the past 82 00:04:43,816 --> 00:04:45,660 few years and just show you some of uh the projects that our dollars have 83 00:04:45,660 --> 00:04:46,660 actually gone to in the bureau. 84 00:04:46,660 --> 00:04:48,656 Want to take a moment to kind of look back on what we've done in the past 85 00:04:48,656 --> 00:04:50,500 few years and just show you some of uh the projects that our dollars have 86 00:04:50,500 --> 00:04:51,500 actually gone to in the bureau. 87 00:04:51,500 --> 00:04:58,146 So, 88 00:04:58,146 --> 00:05:04,791 So, 89 00:05:04,791 --> 00:05:05,791 sign on their end. The sign was not part of the uh 90 00:05:05,791 --> 00:05:06,791 of the uh facade granted would have exceeded it anyway. 91 00:05:06,791 --> 00:05:11,437 So, 92 00:05:11,437 --> 00:05:12,437 But this was a full match here. 93 00:05:12,437 --> 00:05:13,437 Um, it really lifted up the storefront 94 00:05:13,437 --> 00:05:14,437 and as you see Comic Zen still there 95 00:05:14,437 --> 00:05:15,437 and because of the virtue of our ordinance with that and of 96 00:05:15,437 --> 00:05:18,082 So, 97 00:05:18,082 --> 00:05:19,082 the program, Comic Zen is still eligible 98 00:05:19,082 --> 00:05:20,082 because they're a separate business 99 00:05:20,082 --> 00:05:21,082 even though it's one property. 100 00:05:21,082 --> 00:05:24,728 So, 101 00:05:24,728 --> 00:05:25,728 So we've we've set a nice precedent so far of 102 00:05:25,728 --> 00:05:26,728 taking it per business and not 103 00:05:26,728 --> 00:05:27,728 necessarily per landlord if you will. So, 104 00:05:27,728 --> 00:05:31,373 So, 105 00:05:31,373 --> 00:05:32,373 there's still opportunity for more development right there. 106 00:05:32,373 --> 00:05:33,373 Next up, 107 00:05:33,373 --> 00:05:34,373 so this is the former Shan and Pepper Candle Company 108 00:05:34,373 --> 00:05:38,019 So, 109 00:05:38,019 --> 00:05:39,019 signage that you can see there. 110 00:05:39,019 --> 00:05:40,019 But on the second story of this building is now SK SIM racing. 111 00:05:40,019 --> 00:05:44,664 So, 112 00:05:44,664 --> 00:05:45,664 Uh if you haven't been there, I highly, highly recommend 113 00:05:45,664 --> 00:05:46,664 checking it out. 114 00:05:46,664 --> 00:05:47,664 It is the most intense 30 minutes of driving you'll ever do 115 00:05:47,664 --> 00:05:51,310 So, 116 00:05:51,310 --> 00:05:52,310 in your life and you're not actually even in a car. 117 00:05:52,310 --> 00:05:53,310 So, go check them out sometime if you haven't already. 118 00:05:53,310 --> 00:05:54,310 You'll know where they're at because of their new lovely sign. 119 00:05:54,310 --> 00:05:55,400 we'll kick it off with, this is a previous Main Street consignment. 120 00:05:55,400 --> 00:05:56,400 SK or SIM racing. So, 121 00:05:56,400 --> 00:05:58,600 This is a legacy company that was recently purchased in the bureau. 122 00:05:58,600 --> 00:05:59,600 um, this is another example of where they could have just put up 123 00:05:59,600 --> 00:06:01,260 Uh, they've been in operation since sometime in the 80s, I don't know 124 00:06:01,260 --> 00:06:02,260 a very basic box sign, back lit sign. 125 00:06:02,260 --> 00:06:03,400 They they went a little bit further with it. 126 00:06:03,400 --> 00:06:04,400 exactly. 127 00:06:04,400 --> 00:06:06,544 Uh, but a new owner came in and loved the business, saw all the value in 128 00:06:06,544 --> 00:06:07,544 The reason they were able to go further was because of the 129 00:06:07,544 --> 00:06:08,544 burrow's participation in the project. So, 130 00:06:08,544 --> 00:06:09,544 the business, saw all the value in the town. 131 00:06:09,544 --> 00:06:10,544 Lovely sign there. And if you go by there now, there's a 132 00:06:10,544 --> 00:06:12,230 Didn't quite see the value in this store front. 133 00:06:12,230 --> 00:06:13,230 Christmas tree above it as well. 134 00:06:13,230 --> 00:06:14,230 So, up on the rooftop. 135 00:06:14,230 --> 00:06:15,230 So, 136 00:06:15,230 --> 00:06:16,510 they applied for facade grant improvement. 137 00:06:16,510 --> 00:06:17,510 Next up, 138 00:06:17,510 --> 00:06:18,900 uh so you may recognize this property. It's over on Broad 139 00:06:18,900 --> 00:06:20,020 Came in with a beautiful design in my opinion, very complex sign that they 140 00:06:20,020 --> 00:06:21,020 Street, four square realty, 415 North Broad. 141 00:06:21,020 --> 00:06:22,250 could have, they could have cheaped out and spent less, but, 142 00:06:22,250 --> 00:06:24,400 Um, this is kind of a different project for us or at least in 143 00:06:24,400 --> 00:06:25,400 changed the whole facade of that and started to lift up that, that little 144 00:06:25,400 --> 00:06:26,400 my tenure where 145 00:06:26,400 --> 00:06:27,400 section of Main Street there just before the train tracks that really 146 00:06:27,400 --> 00:06:28,900 it wasn't necessarily beautification but practicality. 147 00:06:28,900 --> 00:06:29,900 could use a little bit of love. 148 00:06:29,900 --> 00:06:30,900 changed the whole facade of that and started to lift up that, that little 149 00:06:30,900 --> 00:06:32,700 They were looking to upgrade the facility to make it ADA compliant. 150 00:06:32,700 --> 00:06:33,700 section of Main Street there just before the train tracks that really 151 00:06:33,700 --> 00:06:34,700 could use a little bit of love. 152 00:06:34,700 --> 00:06:35,700 And this is kind of start what started getting the ball rolling in 153 00:06:35,700 --> 00:06:36,800 And this project far exceeded the match amount we had. 154 00:06:36,800 --> 00:06:37,800 that area for others to to chime in and and uh take notice. 155 00:06:37,800 --> 00:06:38,800 It was a much larger project 156 00:06:38,800 --> 00:06:42,150 Next one was the former Pennsylvania rail uh offices there. 157 00:06:42,150 --> 00:06:43,150 but we were happy to participate in our small way 158 00:06:43,150 --> 00:06:44,150 for the changes here. 159 00:06:44,150 --> 00:06:47,047 Was purchased by a uh insurance company that was previously down the 160 00:06:47,047 --> 00:06:48,047 You can see there's now a full poured ramp up the side. 161 00:06:48,047 --> 00:06:49,047 and what you can't quite see as well, there's also changes 162 00:06:49,047 --> 00:06:50,047 Hillcrest shopping center. 163 00:06:50,047 --> 00:06:51,047 that were made up on the actual patio. 164 00:06:51,047 --> 00:06:52,047 They wanted to move into town because they didn't feel like they were part 165 00:06:52,047 --> 00:06:53,300 So the uh person with a disability is able to get a 166 00:06:53,300 --> 00:06:54,300 of the town in Hillcrest and I can kind of see where they're coming from 167 00:06:54,300 --> 00:06:55,500 wheelchair all the way directly into the building. So, 168 00:06:55,500 --> 00:06:56,500 there. 169 00:06:56,500 --> 00:06:57,500 They wanted to be a part of our core district. 170 00:06:57,500 --> 00:06:59,200 another righteous project, not just our typical helping a new 171 00:06:59,200 --> 00:07:01,400 Um, so they purchased this building, which also has uh Comic Zen as part 172 00:07:01,400 --> 00:07:02,400 business get a sign. 173 00:07:02,400 --> 00:07:03,400 or helping a a legacy business improve their old sign 174 00:07:03,400 --> 00:07:04,400 of it. 175 00:07:04,400 --> 00:07:05,400 It was one of their tenants and there's some residential above it. 176 00:07:05,400 --> 00:07:06,400 but this was something that served more of a functional 177 00:07:06,400 --> 00:07:10,411 Um, so they brought in new glass storefront, which was part of the 178 00:07:10,411 --> 00:07:11,411 and uh practical measure. 179 00:07:11,411 --> 00:07:12,411 Happy to be a part of it. 180 00:07:12,411 --> 00:07:13,411 facade grant. 181 00:07:13,411 --> 00:07:14,411 I don't know if you've heard, there's a brewery on Madison 182 00:07:14,411 --> 00:07:15,411 Also they have that new entry way if you see there uh for their upstairs 183 00:07:15,411 --> 00:07:16,411 called well crafted. 184 00:07:16,411 --> 00:07:17,411 tenants. 185 00:07:17,411 --> 00:07:18,411 They always were the brewery in the basement. 186 00:07:18,411 --> 00:07:19,411 And then they, they did the 187 00:07:19,411 --> 00:07:20,411 And if you know me, you know, I have a unique connection 188 00:07:20,411 --> 00:07:21,800 to this brewery and after five and a half years of working 189 00:07:21,800 --> 00:07:23,200 there very proudly, 190 00:07:24,100 --> 00:07:27,000 I was very sick of hearing people say, where is this place? 191 00:07:27,000 --> 00:07:29,600 It must be in some kind of a basement. 192 00:07:30,900 --> 00:07:32,600 Uh also recognition from the train is something that was 193 00:07:32,600 --> 00:07:34,200 important to them. So, 194 00:07:34,200 --> 00:07:37,700 they presented a multi-faceted project that 195 00:07:37,700 --> 00:07:40,400 included not only the top signage up there with the 196 00:07:40,400 --> 00:07:42,500 lighting above it. 197 00:07:43,000 --> 00:07:45,500 There's also a sign just above that gray doorway. 198 00:07:45,500 --> 00:07:48,300 That gray doorway is their elevator entry for their ADA 199 00:07:48,300 --> 00:07:51,100 compliance. And that signage above it is, so 200 00:07:51,100 --> 00:07:53,300 people walking down the sidewalk can actually see where 201 00:07:53,300 --> 00:07:54,400 well crafted is. 202 00:07:55,400 --> 00:07:58,300 You'll also see they included a menu box out front where they 203 00:07:58,300 --> 00:08:00,600 put up not only their menu but their uh 204 00:08:00,600 --> 00:08:03,000 upcoming events and you know, way to draw an eye to the 205 00:08:03,000 --> 00:08:05,300 building and I think it was done very well. So, 206 00:08:05,300 --> 00:08:08,000 I may be biased on that one and I also did not vote on 207 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:09,800 that one for the record. 208 00:08:10,500 --> 00:08:12,700 Neither did Doug. So. 209 00:08:13,300 --> 00:08:15,800 And then finally, this is one that came across our plate 210 00:08:15,800 --> 00:08:17,800 just a month and a half ago or so. 211 00:08:17,800 --> 00:08:20,100 This is Elm Terrace Garden if you're not familiar. 212 00:08:21,000 --> 00:08:22,500 Uh located at seventh and Broad. 213 00:08:23,500 --> 00:08:25,700 Elm Terrace is the former Landsdale Hospital for most 214 00:08:25,700 --> 00:08:26,700 of you that know that already. 215 00:08:27,700 --> 00:08:30,800 Um, they're looking to to kind of revamp and bring themselves 216 00:08:30,800 --> 00:08:33,300 into their next generation as a business and 217 00:08:33,300 --> 00:08:36,500 this facade improvement is far, far exceeded the match. 218 00:08:36,500 --> 00:08:39,100 Uh this is a a million plus dollar project that you're 219 00:08:39,100 --> 00:08:41,500 coming up on 220 00:08:42,300 --> 00:08:44,700 where it's going to totally revamp that whole corner 221 00:08:44,700 --> 00:08:46,300 at seventh and Broad. 222 00:08:46,700 --> 00:08:49,100 Um, we have since tabled that discussion because 223 00:08:49,100 --> 00:08:51,300 we're going to hold off their project's not kicking off 224 00:08:51,300 --> 00:08:52,900 until 2026. 225 00:08:53,300 --> 00:08:56,700 So, that will be coming up for uh the Economic Development 226 00:08:56,700 --> 00:08:58,900 Committee in uh calendar year 2026 and we look forward to 227 00:08:58,900 --> 00:09:00,600 hopefully approving them as well 228 00:09:00,600 --> 00:09:04,100 for $5,000 match on a $1.2 million project. So. 229 00:09:06,400 --> 00:09:09,200 Um, I'm very proud of the work that we've done in the bureau. 230 00:09:09,200 --> 00:09:12,700 Another one especially is McQuillen Studio. 231 00:09:13,200 --> 00:09:15,100 So McQuillans is another one that's going to be rolling 232 00:09:15,100 --> 00:09:16,400 into 2026. 233 00:09:17,300 --> 00:09:19,400 Um, if you see in the picture here on the Broad Street 234 00:09:19,400 --> 00:09:21,200 side of their building, 235 00:09:21,200 --> 00:09:23,700 they did paint that side of the building and they have 236 00:09:23,700 --> 00:09:26,500 mural work which has since expanded since this photo is taken, I believe. 237 00:09:27,200 --> 00:09:30,300 And uh it's going to continue around the front of the building 238 00:09:30,300 --> 00:09:31,900 and paint the entire front 239 00:09:31,900 --> 00:09:34,500 of the building and in case you don't know, McQuillen's 240 00:09:34,500 --> 00:09:36,500 also is the landlord for uh 241 00:09:36,500 --> 00:09:40,400 Winsnip's, uh clock repair shop 242 00:09:40,400 --> 00:09:42,900 and uh White Jasmine Tie. So, 243 00:09:43,700 --> 00:09:46,400 again, as I said earlier, the other two businesses would be 244 00:09:46,400 --> 00:09:48,300 available once the new building's painted 245 00:09:48,300 --> 00:09:50,500 and and updated out front, they would be able to come in 246 00:09:50,500 --> 00:09:52,400 with with some signage 247 00:09:52,400 --> 00:09:53,700 and look for a grant for us for that as well 248 00:09:53,700 --> 00:09:56,000 and we'd be very happy to hear that request when the time 249 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:57,600 comes. So. 250 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:02,220 That concludes my my slideshow there, 251 00:10:02,220 --> 00:10:07,150 but I just wanted to end with thanking Borough Council, 252 00:10:07,150 --> 00:10:09,900 Borough staff for seeing the vision in Landsdown and seeing that the time 253 00:10:09,900 --> 00:10:12,010 has come to invest and put our money where our mouth is. 254 00:10:12,560 --> 00:10:15,110 Uh we have a lovely town full of wonderful residents. 255 00:10:15,650 --> 00:10:18,510 And we we can't stop there. We need to continue to grow 256 00:10:18,770 --> 00:10:23,410 and build this into a place that's very happy and healthy town to be in. 257 00:10:23,410 --> 00:10:25,000 And I look forward to your continued support. 258 00:10:25,320 --> 00:10:26,320 Thank you very much. 259 00:10:29,890 --> 00:10:32,320 Thank you, Councilman Carol. Nicely done. 260 00:10:32,990 --> 00:10:37,600 Uh, the facades really do make a difference, 261 00:10:37,600 --> 00:10:40,540 and love, I've said it before, but I'll say it again. 262 00:10:40,540 --> 00:10:46,136 I love the direction that EDC has been going in the past year or two. 263 00:10:46,136 --> 00:10:47,920 It it it really shows. 264 00:10:47,920 --> 00:10:50,180 So thank you for your leadership there. 265 00:10:50,640 --> 00:10:51,780 Thank you, Madam President. 266 00:10:52,880 --> 00:10:56,450 Uh, with that, I'll open the floor and ask, 267 00:10:56,450 --> 00:11:01,340 uh, any resident who wishes to be heard, to come to either microphone, 268 00:11:01,340 --> 00:11:04,910 state your name and address, and then state your business. 269 00:11:05,230 --> 00:11:06,860 Up to five minutes. 270 00:11:08,490 --> 00:11:09,490 Anyone? 271 00:11:11,740 --> 00:11:12,740 . 272 00:11:13,830 --> 00:11:14,830 Okay. 273 00:11:15,460 --> 00:11:17,890 Then we will go right into the action items. 274 00:11:18,700 --> 00:11:21,250 Uh, motion A, Councilwoman Oglesby. 275 00:11:21,790 --> 00:11:22,890 Thank you, Madam President. 276 00:11:22,890 --> 00:11:26,294 I move that Borough Council approve the Treasurer's report for the month 277 00:11:26,294 --> 00:11:28,650 of November 2025, which shows the expenditures listed on the 278 00:11:28,650 --> 00:11:29,650 attachment. 279 00:11:30,720 --> 00:11:31,720 Second. 280 00:11:31,800 --> 00:11:33,300 We have a motion and a second. 281 00:11:33,750 --> 00:11:34,900 Questions or comments? 282 00:11:37,400 --> 00:11:38,790 Seeing none, all those in favor? 283 00:11:39,070 --> 00:11:40,070 I. 284 00:11:40,070 --> 00:11:41,070 Any opposed? 285 00:11:41,590 --> 00:11:42,590 Motion carries. 286 00:11:43,110 --> 00:11:45,150 Motion B, Councilwoman Oglesby. 287 00:11:45,670 --> 00:11:46,670 Thank you, Madam President. 288 00:11:46,670 --> 00:11:50,090 I move that Borough Council approve the check warrant as per the 289 00:11:50,090 --> 00:11:51,960 attachment for December 17th, 2025. 290 00:11:53,120 --> 00:11:54,120 Second. 291 00:11:54,300 --> 00:11:55,750 We have a motion and a second. 292 00:11:56,600 --> 00:11:57,600 Questions or comments? 293 00:12:01,050 --> 00:12:02,090 Seeing none. 294 00:12:02,090 --> 00:12:03,470 All those in favor? 295 00:12:03,820 --> 00:12:04,820 I. 296 00:12:04,820 --> 00:12:05,820 Any opposed? 297 00:12:06,300 --> 00:12:07,310 Motion carries. 298 00:12:07,970 --> 00:12:10,120 Motion C, Councilwoman Oglesby. 299 00:12:10,630 --> 00:12:11,630 Thank you again, Madam President. 300 00:12:11,630 --> 00:12:15,250 I move that Borough Council approve the following meeting minutes. 301 00:12:15,250 --> 00:12:20,700 Work session November 5th, 2025, business meeting November 19th, 2025. 302 00:12:21,000 --> 00:12:22,000 Second. 303 00:12:22,060 --> 00:12:23,510 We have a motion and a second. 304 00:12:24,330 --> 00:12:25,450 Questions or comments? 305 00:12:27,660 --> 00:12:28,660 Seeing none. 306 00:12:28,660 --> 00:12:29,990 All those in favor? 307 00:12:30,290 --> 00:12:31,290 I. 308 00:12:31,290 --> 00:12:32,290 Any opposed? 309 00:12:32,600 --> 00:12:33,600 Motion carries. 310 00:12:34,210 --> 00:12:36,090 Motion D, Councilwoman Oglesby. 311 00:12:36,550 --> 00:12:37,550 Thank you, Madam President. 312 00:12:37,550 --> 00:12:42,305 I move that Borough Council adopt the budget for fiscal year 2026, which a 313 00:12:42,305 --> 00:12:44,000 copy is attached here too. 314 00:12:44,440 --> 00:12:45,440 Second. 315 00:12:46,000 --> 00:12:47,360 We have a motion and a second. 316 00:12:47,750 --> 00:12:48,960 Questions or comments? 317 00:12:52,070 --> 00:12:53,070 Seeing none. 318 00:12:53,070 --> 00:12:54,190 All those in favor? 319 00:12:54,520 --> 00:12:55,520 I. 320 00:12:55,520 --> 00:12:56,520 Any opposed? 321 00:12:56,990 --> 00:12:57,990 Motion carries. 322 00:12:58,430 --> 00:13:00,590 Motion E, Councilwoman Oglesby. 323 00:13:01,250 --> 00:13:02,250 Thank you, Madam President. 324 00:13:02,250 --> 00:13:04,422 I move that Borough Council adopt the attached ordinance 1994, fixing the 325 00:13:04,422 --> 00:13:06,475 real estate tax rate for the Bureau of Lasedale for fiscal year 2026, 326 00:13:06,475 --> 00:13:08,647 I move that Borough Council adopt the attached ordinance 1994, fixing the 327 00:13:08,647 --> 00:13:10,700 real estate tax rate for the Bureau of Lasedale for fiscal year 2026, 328 00:13:10,700 --> 00:13:14,187 for general burrow purposes, fire safety, library and debt service, 329 00:13:14,187 --> 00:13:15,800 said tax amounting to 8.5 mils. 330 00:13:16,530 --> 00:13:17,530 Second. 331 00:13:17,600 --> 00:13:19,100 We have a motion and a second. 332 00:13:19,550 --> 00:13:20,740 Questions or comments? 333 00:13:22,730 --> 00:13:23,730 Seeing none. 334 00:13:23,730 --> 00:13:25,090 All in favor? 335 00:13:25,410 --> 00:13:26,410 I. 336 00:13:26,410 --> 00:13:27,410 Any opposed? 337 00:13:27,690 --> 00:13:28,690 Motion carries. 338 00:13:29,280 --> 00:13:31,450 Motion F, Councilwoman Oglesby. 339 00:13:31,960 --> 00:13:32,960 Thank you again, Madam President. 340 00:13:32,960 --> 00:13:35,115 I move that Borough Council adopt attached resolution 25-29, 341 00:13:35,115 --> 00:13:37,700 re-establishing the schedule of fees and charges for services rendered 342 00:13:37,700 --> 00:13:39,000 by the Bureau of Landsdale. 343 00:13:39,000 --> 00:13:40,000 Second. 344 00:13:40,200 --> 00:13:41,650 We have a motion and a second. 345 00:13:42,070 --> 00:13:44,230 Uh, thank you for giving Andrew a break there. 346 00:13:44,230 --> 00:13:45,230 [laughter] 347 00:13:46,230 --> 00:13:47,350 Uh, questions or comments? 348 00:13:49,470 --> 00:13:50,470 Seeing none. 349 00:13:50,470 --> 00:13:51,650 All in favor? 350 00:13:51,950 --> 00:13:52,950 I. 351 00:13:52,950 --> 00:13:53,950 Any opposed? 352 00:13:54,120 --> 00:13:55,120 Motion carries. 353 00:13:55,630 --> 00:13:57,770 Motion G, Councilwoman Oglesby. 354 00:13:58,280 --> 00:13:59,280 Thank you, Madam President. 355 00:13:59,280 --> 00:14:02,298 I move that Borough Council authorize the Borough Manager to advertise the 356 00:14:02,298 --> 00:14:04,480 work session meeting dates and the business meeting dates per the 357 00:14:04,480 --> 00:14:05,480 attachment. 358 00:14:05,480 --> 00:14:09,310 Said meetings to be held at the municipal complex, One Vine Street, 359 00:14:09,310 --> 00:14:10,310 Landsdale, PA. 360 00:14:11,580 --> 00:14:13,150 We have a motion and second. 361 00:14:13,940 --> 00:14:16,090 We'll give that one to Rachel. 362 00:14:16,590 --> 00:14:17,600 [laughter] Thank you. 363 00:14:17,600 --> 00:14:19,600 Uh, any 364 00:14:19,900 --> 00:14:21,350 uh, questions or comments? 365 00:14:23,600 --> 00:14:24,600 Seeing none. 366 00:14:24,600 --> 00:14:25,800 All those in favor? 367 00:14:26,110 --> 00:14:27,110 I. 368 00:14:27,110 --> 00:14:28,110 Any opposed? 369 00:14:28,400 --> 00:14:29,400 Motion carries. 370 00:14:29,400 --> 00:14:32,190 Uh, Stacy, I'll defer to you to whomever you heard. 371 00:14:32,390 --> 00:14:33,390 [laughter] 372 00:14:34,650 --> 00:14:37,290 Uh, motion H, Councilwoman Oglesby. 373 00:14:37,940 --> 00:14:38,940 Thank you again, Madam President. 374 00:14:38,940 --> 00:14:42,160 I move that Borough Council reject all bids received for the turf 375 00:14:42,160 --> 00:14:44,580 maintenance contract, per the recommendation of the Borough 376 00:14:44,580 --> 00:14:45,580 Solicitor 377 00:14:45,580 --> 00:14:49,430 and hereby authorizing the rebuilding 378 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:01,139 for this contract. 379 00:15:01,940 --> 00:15:04,880 Motion and second? Questions or comments? 380 00:15:07,370 --> 00:15:12,870 Seeing none, all those in favor, aye. Any opposed? Motion carries. 381 00:15:13,620 --> 00:15:15,650 Motion I, Councilwoman Opelsby. 382 00:15:16,035 --> 00:15:17,035 It's my last one. 383 00:15:17,525 --> 00:15:20,034 I thank you, Madam President. 384 00:15:20,034 --> 00:15:26,316 I move that Bureau Council authorize the Bureau Solicitor to prepare and 385 00:15:26,316 --> 00:15:30,155 the Bureau Manager to advertise an ordinance 386 00:15:30,155 --> 00:15:31,155 amending the bureau 387 00:15:31,155 --> 00:15:32,155 code relating to the police pension plan to reflect the legal 388 00:15:32,155 --> 00:15:33,155 language of Act 600. 389 00:15:33,155 --> 00:15:34,155 Second. 390 00:15:34,155 --> 00:15:35,155 We have a motion and a second. 391 00:15:35,155 --> 00:15:36,155 Questions or comments? 392 00:15:37,425 --> 00:15:42,655 Seeing none, all those in favor, aye. Any opposed? Motion carries. 393 00:15:43,465 --> 00:15:45,895 Motion J, Councilwoman Rozak. 394 00:15:47,387 --> 00:15:48,437 Thank you, Madam President. 395 00:15:48,847 --> 00:15:51,100 I move that Borough Council adopt attached resolution 25-30 granting 396 00:15:51,100 --> 00:15:52,657 preliminary and final land development approval 397 00:15:52,657 --> 00:15:54,910 I move that Borough Council adopt attached resolution 25-30 granting 398 00:15:54,910 --> 00:15:56,467 preliminary and final land development approval 399 00:15:56,467 --> 00:15:59,907 for the property located at 215 South Broad Street. 400 00:16:00,407 --> 00:16:01,407 Second. 401 00:16:01,407 --> 00:16:02,407 We have a motion and a second. 402 00:16:02,407 --> 00:16:03,407 Questions or comments? 403 00:16:03,407 --> 00:16:04,407 Seeing none, all those in favor, aye. Any opposed? Motion carries. 404 00:16:04,407 --> 00:16:05,407 Motion K, Councilwoman Rozak. 405 00:16:05,407 --> 00:16:06,407 Thank you, Madam President. 406 00:16:06,407 --> 00:16:07,407 I move that Borough Council grant a license grant a license to Joe Medaro 407 00:16:07,407 --> 00:16:08,407 7th Street Lansdale to operate at said site for the year 2026 408 00:16:08,407 --> 00:16:09,407 Recycling and incorporated located at 316 West 409 00:16:09,407 --> 00:16:10,407 by the order of the bureau of Landsdale. 410 00:16:10,407 --> 00:16:11,407 Second. 411 00:16:11,407 --> 00:16:12,407 We have a motion and a second. 412 00:16:12,407 --> 00:16:13,407 Questions or comments? 413 00:16:13,407 --> 00:16:14,407 Seeing none, all those in favor, aye. Any opposed? Motion carries. 414 00:16:14,407 --> 00:16:15,407 Motion L, Councilwoman Ballins. 415 00:16:15,407 --> 00:16:16,407 Thank you, Madam President. 416 00:16:16,407 --> 00:16:17,407 I move that Borough Council approve payment number one final in the 417 00:16:17,407 --> 00:16:18,407 completed on the West 5th Street Playground Rehabilitation Project 418 00:16:18,407 --> 00:16:19,407 amount of $117,000 and uh $92.50 to Cousins Inc. for work 419 00:16:19,407 --> 00:16:20,407 per the recommendation of Remington and Vernick Engineers. 420 00:16:20,407 --> 00:16:21,407 Second. 421 00:16:21,407 --> 00:16:22,407 We have motion and seconds. 422 00:16:22,407 --> 00:16:23,407 Any questions or comments? 423 00:16:23,407 --> 00:16:24,407 Seeing none, all those in favor, aye. Any opposed? Motion carries. 424 00:16:24,407 --> 00:16:25,407 Motion M, Councilwoman Ballins. 425 00:16:25,407 --> 00:16:26,407 Thank you, Madam President. 426 00:16:26,407 --> 00:16:27,407 I move that Bureau Council approve payment number three final in the 427 00:16:27,407 --> 00:16:28,407 Corporation for work completed on the 2025 Trail Paving Project 428 00:16:28,407 --> 00:16:29,407 amount of $20,236.75 to JNS Paving and Excavating 429 00:16:29,407 --> 00:16:30,407 per the recommendation of Remington and Vernick Engineers. 430 00:16:30,407 --> 00:16:31,407 Second. 431 00:16:31,407 --> 00:16:32,407 We have a motion and a second. 432 00:16:32,407 --> 00:16:33,407 Questions or comments? 433 00:16:33,407 --> 00:16:34,407 Seeing none, all those in favor, aye. Any opposed? Motion carries. 434 00:16:34,407 --> 00:16:35,407 Motion N, Vice President Currio. 435 00:16:35,407 --> 00:16:36,407 Thank you, Madam President. 436 00:16:36,407 --> 00:16:37,407 I move the Bureau Council adopt the attached ordinance 1995 amending 437 00:16:37,407 --> 00:16:38,407 the Bureau Code to add a handicap parking space at 891 Wedgewood Drive. 438 00:16:38,407 --> 00:16:39,407 sections 370-24, vehicles and traffic provisions of 439 00:16:39,407 --> 00:16:40,407 Second. 440 00:16:40,407 --> 00:16:41,407 We have motion and seconds. 441 00:16:41,407 --> 00:16:42,407 Any questions or comments? 442 00:16:42,407 --> 00:16:43,407 Seeing none, all those in favor, aye. Any opposed? Motion carries. 443 00:16:43,407 --> 00:16:44,407 Motion O, Vice President Currio. 444 00:16:44,407 --> 00:16:45,407 Thank you, Madam President. 445 00:16:45,407 --> 00:16:46,407 I move the Bureau Council adopt the attached ordinance 1996 amending 446 00:16:46,407 --> 00:16:47,407 Bureau Code to add parking to a portion of the East Main Street 447 00:16:47,407 --> 00:16:48,407 sections 370-5, vehicles and traffic provisions of the 448 00:16:48,407 --> 00:16:49,407 as set forth in the ordinance. 449 00:16:49,407 --> 00:16:50,407 We have a motion and a second. 450 00:16:50,407 --> 00:16:51,407 Questions or comments? 451 00:16:51,407 --> 00:16:52,407 Seeing none, all those in favor, aye. Any opposed? Motion carries. 452 00:16:52,407 --> 00:16:53,407 Motion P, Vice President Currio. 453 00:16:53,407 --> 00:16:54,407 Thank you, Madam President. 454 00:16:54,407 --> 00:16:55,407 And just a point of clarification, Mr. Solicitor, can I amend this on 455 00:16:55,407 --> 00:16:56,407 making the motion. Okay, great. 456 00:16:56,407 --> 00:16:57,407 the fly to correct the 457 00:16:57,407 --> 00:16:58,407 Um, just for clarification, the street name in question was left out 458 00:16:58,407 --> 00:16:59,407 of the original ordinance, so, 459 00:16:59,407 --> 00:17:00,407 um, I move that Bureau Council authorized the Bureau Solicitor to 460 00:17:00,407 --> 00:17:01,407 prepare and the Bureau Manager to advertise an ordinance 461 00:17:01,407 --> 00:17:02,407 amending the vehicles and traffic code to change the current speed 462 00:17:02,407 --> 00:17:03,407 limit of and this is what was omitted West Main Street 463 00:17:03,407 --> 00:17:04,407 from 35 miles to 25 miles per hour from Canada Avenue to Valley Forge 464 00:17:04,407 --> 00:17:05,407 Second. 465 00:17:05,407 --> 00:17:06,407 Road. 466 00:17:06,407 --> 00:17:07,407 [laughter] Motion and everybody seconds. 467 00:17:07,407 --> 00:17:08,407 Uh, any questions or comments? 468 00:17:08,407 --> 00:17:09,407 Seeing none, all in favor, aye. Any opposed? Motion carries. 469 00:17:09,407 --> 00:17:10,407 Motion Q, Councilman Brysh. 470 00:17:10,407 --> 00:17:11,407 Thank you, Madam President. I move that Borough Council approve change 471 00:17:11,407 --> 00:17:12,407 order number one in the amount of $14,267.25 472 00:17:12,407 --> 00:17:13,407 in addition for the West Third Street Sanitary Sewer Rehab. 473 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:01,000 ... 474 00:20:01,000 --> 00:20:03,380 additional work included new sanitary sewer trap installations at various 475 00:20:03,380 --> 00:20:04,380 properties along 476 00:20:04,380 --> 00:20:07,000 additional work included new sanitary sewer trap installations at various 477 00:20:07,000 --> 00:20:08,000 properties along 478 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:09,000 West Third Street as directed by the manager. 479 00:20:09,000 --> 00:20:10,000 Second. 480 00:20:10,000 --> 00:20:11,000 Motion and a second. 481 00:20:11,450 --> 00:20:12,830 Questions or comments? 482 00:20:14,540 --> 00:20:16,630 Seeing none. All in favor? Aye. 483 00:20:17,200 --> 00:20:18,200 Any opposed? 484 00:20:19,380 --> 00:20:20,380 Motion carries. 485 00:20:20,380 --> 00:20:22,840 Motion R, Councilman Brash. 486 00:20:23,820 --> 00:20:24,820 Thank you, Madam President. 487 00:20:24,820 --> 00:20:29,289 I move that bureau council approve payment number three, final payment 488 00:20:29,289 --> 00:20:30,900 in the amount of $43,995 489 00:20:30,900 --> 00:20:32,471 and 86 cents to TD Construction Company for work completed on the 490 00:20:32,471 --> 00:20:33,865 West Third Sanitary sewer rehabilitation for the recommendation 491 00:20:33,865 --> 00:20:34,865 of Remmington and Vernick Engineers. 492 00:20:34,865 --> 00:20:36,436 and 86 cents to TD Construction Company for work completed on the 493 00:20:36,436 --> 00:20:37,830 West Third Sanitary sewer rehabilitation for the recommendation 494 00:20:37,830 --> 00:20:38,830 of Remmington and Vernick Engineers. 495 00:20:39,300 --> 00:20:40,300 Second. 496 00:20:40,520 --> 00:20:42,920 We have a motion and a second. Questions or comments? 497 00:20:44,900 --> 00:20:47,780 Seeing none, all in favor? Aye. 498 00:20:47,780 --> 00:20:48,790 Any opposed? 499 00:20:49,650 --> 00:20:50,810 Motion carries. 500 00:20:51,950 --> 00:20:54,490 Motion S, Councilman Brash. 501 00:20:54,760 --> 00:20:55,760 Thank you, Madam President. 502 00:20:55,760 --> 00:21:00,116 I move that bureau council approve payment number two, final payment in 503 00:21:00,116 --> 00:21:02,470 the amount of $29,950 and 61 cents to 504 00:21:02,470 --> 00:21:04,142 Doly Construction Corporation for work completed on the Edgemont Avenue 505 00:21:04,142 --> 00:21:05,190 Sanitary Sewer rehabilitation for the recommendation of Remington and 506 00:21:05,190 --> 00:21:06,190 Vernick Engineers. 507 00:21:06,190 --> 00:21:07,862 Doly Construction Corporation for work completed on the Edgemont Avenue 508 00:21:07,862 --> 00:21:08,910 Sanitary Sewer rehabilitation for the recommendation of Remington and 509 00:21:08,910 --> 00:21:09,910 Vernick Engineers. 510 00:21:10,930 --> 00:21:11,930 [silence] 511 00:21:11,930 --> 00:21:13,660 We have a motion and a second. 512 00:21:13,660 --> 00:21:14,660 Questions or comments? 513 00:21:15,800 --> 00:21:18,400 Seeing none, all those in favor? Aye. 514 00:21:18,400 --> 00:21:19,790 Any opposed? 515 00:21:20,640 --> 00:21:21,650 Motion carries. 516 00:21:21,650 --> 00:21:23,830 Motion T, Councilman Brash. 517 00:21:24,400 --> 00:21:25,400 Thank you, Madam President. 518 00:21:25,400 --> 00:21:29,106 I move that bureau council authorized bureau manager to accept the proposal 519 00:21:29,106 --> 00:21:31,560 from Entech Engineering to provide professional 520 00:21:31,560 --> 00:21:33,174 engineering services to manage and coordinate with Penvest to apply for 521 00:21:33,174 --> 00:21:34,175 project funding for sewer improvement projects located on Canon Avenue and 522 00:21:34,175 --> 00:21:35,175 Popular Street 523 00:21:35,175 --> 00:21:36,789 engineering services to manage and coordinate with Penvest to apply for 524 00:21:36,789 --> 00:21:37,790 project funding for sewer improvement projects located on Canon Avenue and 525 00:21:37,790 --> 00:21:38,790 Popular Street 526 00:21:38,790 --> 00:21:41,590 not to exceed $24,800. 527 00:21:43,110 --> 00:21:44,530 Motion and a second. 528 00:21:45,000 --> 00:21:46,000 Questions or comments? 529 00:21:48,010 --> 00:21:50,190 Seeing none, all those in favor? Aye. 530 00:21:50,190 --> 00:21:51,190 Any opposed? 531 00:21:52,010 --> 00:21:53,010 Motion carries. 532 00:21:53,310 --> 00:21:56,140 Councilman you or Councilman you. 533 00:21:56,350 --> 00:21:57,840 How about motion you? 534 00:21:58,060 --> 00:21:59,260 Councilman Brash. 535 00:21:59,530 --> 00:22:00,530 I like it. 536 00:22:00,530 --> 00:22:01,570 Councilman you. 537 00:22:01,780 --> 00:22:02,780 I like it. 538 00:22:02,780 --> 00:22:03,780 Thank you, Madam President. 539 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:05,779 I move that bureau council authorize the bureau manager to accept the 540 00:22:05,779 --> 00:22:06,815 proposal from Entech Engineering to provide professional engineering 541 00:22:06,815 --> 00:22:07,815 services to 542 00:22:07,815 --> 00:22:09,594 I move that bureau council authorize the bureau manager to accept the 543 00:22:09,594 --> 00:22:10,630 proposal from Entech Engineering to provide professional engineering 544 00:22:10,630 --> 00:22:11,630 services to 545 00:22:11,630 --> 00:22:13,518 manage and coordinate with Penvest to apply for project funding for storm 546 00:22:13,518 --> 00:22:14,690 water improvement projects located on the Shamny Creek as required under 547 00:22:14,690 --> 00:22:15,690 the bureau's 548 00:22:15,690 --> 00:22:17,578 manage and coordinate with Penvest to apply for project funding for storm 549 00:22:17,578 --> 00:22:18,750 water improvement projects located on the Shamny Creek as required under 550 00:22:18,750 --> 00:22:19,750 the bureau's 551 00:22:19,750 --> 00:22:21,670 MS4 permit not to exceed $24,800. 552 00:22:21,770 --> 00:22:22,770 Second. 553 00:22:22,770 --> 00:22:24,130 We have motion and a second. 554 00:22:24,130 --> 00:22:25,130 Questions or comments? 555 00:22:26,430 --> 00:22:28,240 Seeing none, all those in favor? 556 00:22:28,240 --> 00:22:29,240 Aye. 557 00:22:29,240 --> 00:22:30,240 Any opposed? 558 00:22:31,000 --> 00:22:32,000 Motion carries. 559 00:22:32,880 --> 00:22:35,080 Motion V, Councilman Brash. 560 00:22:35,900 --> 00:22:36,900 Thank you, Madam President. 561 00:22:36,900 --> 00:22:38,416 I move that bureau council authorize the bureau manager to accept the 562 00:22:38,416 --> 00:22:39,720 proposal from Keystone Engineering Group to provide inspection and 563 00:22:39,720 --> 00:22:40,720 construction management 564 00:22:40,720 --> 00:22:42,506 I move that bureau council authorize the bureau manager to accept the 565 00:22:42,506 --> 00:22:43,810 proposal from Keystone Engineering Group to provide inspection and 566 00:22:43,810 --> 00:22:44,810 construction management 567 00:22:44,810 --> 00:22:48,870 services for the White Road pump station chemical feed upgrade not to 568 00:22:48,870 --> 00:22:49,870 exceed $42,250. 569 00:22:50,190 --> 00:22:51,190 Second. 570 00:22:51,190 --> 00:22:52,580 Motion and seconds. 571 00:22:52,580 --> 00:22:53,800 Questions or comments? 572 00:22:55,520 --> 00:22:57,340 Seeing none, all those in favor? 573 00:22:57,340 --> 00:22:58,340 Aye. 574 00:22:58,340 --> 00:22:59,340 Any opposed? 575 00:23:00,220 --> 00:23:01,220 Motion carries. 576 00:23:01,820 --> 00:23:04,874 That concludes our action items for this evening. We'll go right into 577 00:23:04,874 --> 00:23:06,290 information items and start with 578 00:23:07,350 --> 00:23:08,420 the mayor's report. 579 00:23:09,360 --> 00:23:10,360 Thank you, Madam President. 580 00:23:10,580 --> 00:23:14,177 On November 21st, I joined most of our community as we celebrated our 581 00:23:14,177 --> 00:23:15,480 annual Marty Graw parade. 582 00:23:15,480 --> 00:23:18,898 I would like to congratulate L on winning this year's Mayor's Choice 583 00:23:18,898 --> 00:23:21,210 award for their exceptional costumes and float 584 00:23:21,210 --> 00:23:22,900 honoring the holiday, the Day of the Dead. 585 00:23:23,250 --> 00:23:26,096 I would like to of course thank Discover Lansdale and the whole 586 00:23:26,096 --> 00:23:28,620 parade committee for their hard work on bringing our parade to life every 587 00:23:28,620 --> 00:23:29,620 year. 588 00:23:30,590 --> 00:23:33,526 On December 5th, I helped MC our annual Christmas tree lighting as we 589 00:23:33,526 --> 00:23:35,100 gathered in Railroad Plaza to welcome 590 00:23:35,100 --> 00:23:36,100 Santa to our community. 591 00:23:36,480 --> 00:23:39,740 As usual, the event was beautiful and filled with holiday joy. 592 00:23:40,190 --> 00:23:43,461 I would like to thank Courtney and the Parks team for their hard work 593 00:23:43,461 --> 00:23:46,780 and bravery in kicking off a new Christmas tradition in our community. 594 00:23:47,100 --> 00:23:49,765 Uh, also I would like to thank our electric department for their hard 595 00:23:49,765 --> 00:23:51,740 work throughout the holiday season and helping our community look so 596 00:23:51,740 --> 00:23:52,740 beautiful 597 00:23:52,740 --> 00:23:54,000 and joyful this season. 598 00:23:54,330 --> 00:23:55,800 So all the decorations of the lighting. 599 00:23:55,800 --> 00:23:56,800 all of those things. 600 00:23:57,200 --> 00:24:00,548 Um, on December 13th, I joined our local chapter of the Daughters of the 601 00:24:00,548 --> 00:24:02,920 American Revolution for their annual wreaths across 602 00:24:02,920 --> 00:24:04,000 America event at Wench Church. 603 00:24:04,750 --> 00:24:06,623 Each year, this event is one of my favorites as it gives us a chance to 604 00:24:06,623 --> 00:24:07,680 not just remember the lives of those who served our nation, but it also 605 00:24:07,680 --> 00:24:08,680 reminds 606 00:24:08,680 --> 00:24:10,553 Each year, this event is one of my favorites as it gives us a chance to 607 00:24:10,553 --> 00:24:11,610 not just remember the lives of those who served our nation, but it also 608 00:24:11,610 --> 00:24:12,610 reminds 609 00:24:12,610 --> 00:24:14,555 how involved and immense the commitment was for those who 610 00:24:14,555 --> 00:24:16,330 participated in our revolutionary war and the impact 611 00:24:16,330 --> 00:24:18,000 that it continues to have on our daily lives. 612 00:24:18,910 --> 00:24:21,130 On December 14th, I joined hundreds of people at Well Crafted for our 613 00:24:21,130 --> 00:24:22,130 annual Manora lighting. 614 00:24:22,630 --> 00:24:24,774 This particular event has grown dramatically over my tenure as Mayor, 615 00:24:24,774 --> 00:24:26,390 I'm thrilled to be able to share that with everyone. 616 00:24:26,720 --> 00:24:28,137 I would like to thank our Landsale Police Department for committing 617 00:24:28,137 --> 00:24:29,230 resources to ensure Hanakah be celebrated in our community with ease 618 00:24:29,230 --> 00:24:30,230 in spite of the horrible events 619 00:24:30,230 --> 00:24:31,647 I would like to thank our Landsale Police Department for committing 620 00:24:31,647 --> 00:24:32,740 resources to ensure Hanakah be celebrated in our community with ease 621 00:24:32,740 --> 00:24:33,740 in spite of the horrible events 622 00:24:33,740 --> 00:24:35,000 that have taken place in Australia. 623 00:24:35,980 --> 00:24:39,633 Also, I would like to thank Well Crafted for helping us move the event 624 00:24:39,633 --> 00:24:40,990 indoors to avoid the cold. 625 00:24:40,990 --> 00:24:43,400 That was no small feet for them. 626 00:24:43,740 --> 00:24:45,702 Uh if you happen to be there that night, you would see Doug running 627 00:24:45,702 --> 00:24:46,990 around like a chicken with his head cut off. 628 00:24:46,990 --> 00:24:47,990 So. 629 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:02,300 Um, it was great. It really was a great event. 630 00:25:03,200 --> 00:25:06,600 Um, and finally, this is my last report as mayor. 631 00:25:06,600 --> 00:25:07,700 Um, so 632 00:25:08,500 --> 00:25:11,800 Yeah, there's some, yeah, yeah. 633 00:25:13,200 --> 00:25:16,700 Um, you know, I just want to say I've been trying to find the words all day 634 00:25:16,700 --> 00:25:20,000 that I want to say and it really starts with thank you. 635 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:24,400 Um, this particular job is poorly defined. 636 00:25:24,400 --> 00:25:25,800 I'm going to turn to the lawyer for a second. 637 00:25:25,800 --> 00:25:28,200 It is poorly defined in in the borough code. 638 00:25:28,200 --> 00:25:31,700 It tells you what you can't do. It doesn't tell you what you can do. 639 00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:33,400 Did I get that right? I agree. Yeah. 640 00:25:34,300 --> 00:25:38,300 Um, and so it really is a role that is defined by the person that's in 641 00:25:38,300 --> 00:25:39,300 it. 642 00:25:39,300 --> 00:25:41,300 And the way they intend to approach it 643 00:25:41,300 --> 00:25:43,300 and the way they intend to work with council. 644 00:25:43,300 --> 00:25:46,700 And so over eight years, uh, we've worked great together. 645 00:25:46,700 --> 00:25:48,400 I'm very proud of the way we've worked. 646 00:25:48,400 --> 00:25:51,600 It's not always been easy. It has not always been agreeable. 647 00:25:51,600 --> 00:25:54,000 Um, but that's the way it's supposed to be. 648 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:56,500 That's the way this job is supposed to work. 649 00:25:56,800 --> 00:25:59,600 Um, you are supposed to be an accelerant on the community, you're 650 00:25:59,600 --> 00:26:00,600 supposed to 651 00:26:00,600 --> 00:26:03,900 fight for things that the community needs and push back when necessary. 652 00:26:03,900 --> 00:26:05,800 Or even pull the brakes if needed. 653 00:26:06,400 --> 00:26:09,100 Um, and so I'm really proud and thankful 654 00:26:09,100 --> 00:26:11,800 for the work that I've done with all of you. 655 00:26:11,800 --> 00:26:14,200 and and the borough manager and all of the staff. 656 00:26:14,600 --> 00:26:16,800 It cannot be easy, in fact, I know it's not easy. 657 00:26:16,800 --> 00:26:20,700 For a tenth person to show up on your door and say, 'Hey, I've got really 658 00:26:20,700 --> 00:26:24,400 strong opinions and I'm about to tell this to the world and I don't 659 00:26:24,400 --> 00:26:27,000 necessarily have to listen to you and you don't necessarily have to listen 660 00:26:27,000 --> 00:26:28,000 to me, 661 00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:29,200 but here we go. 662 00:26:29,800 --> 00:26:32,400 Um, and I want to thank you all for entertaining that and being a part 663 00:26:32,400 --> 00:26:33,400 of it. 664 00:26:33,400 --> 00:26:36,000 And holding on to the things that I fought for 665 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,700 and helping me achieve them. 666 00:26:37,700 --> 00:26:40,900 And also not being afraid to push back on me either because sometimes I 667 00:26:40,900 --> 00:26:41,900 have 668 00:26:41,900 --> 00:26:45,000 crazy ideas and sometimes they need to be reined in and that's okay. 669 00:26:45,800 --> 00:26:49,700 Um, I really look forward to transitioning to to chairs that way. 670 00:26:50,200 --> 00:26:54,600 Um, and joining you all on council and defining a different decade of my 671 00:26:54,600 --> 00:26:55,600 public service. 672 00:26:56,500 --> 00:26:58,500 Um, and I've learned a lot. 673 00:26:58,500 --> 00:27:00,000 When I started this job I had no kids. 674 00:27:00,600 --> 00:27:03,900 I now have two kids. Um, and two kids is a lot more than no kids. 675 00:27:04,600 --> 00:27:08,500 Um, and then you do all of this and and your wife gets frustrated because 676 00:27:08,500 --> 00:27:11,800 you're trying to do other things and so I'm thankful for all of you. 677 00:27:12,100 --> 00:27:16,800 I have spent eight years trying to be the person in the arena. 678 00:27:17,500 --> 00:27:21,500 Getting my face marred with dust and blood and trying to make sure that 679 00:27:21,500 --> 00:27:24,700 things change and bring about progress to our community. 680 00:27:24,700 --> 00:27:26,700 And I think we've done that and I look forward to keep doing that. 681 00:27:27,300 --> 00:27:28,400 And I'm thankful for all of you. 682 00:27:31,700 --> 00:27:35,600 Does that conclude your final Mayor's report? 683 00:27:36,100 --> 00:27:38,600 Thank you. Nice words 684 00:27:39,000 --> 00:27:42,200 and the other thing nobody tells you is 685 00:27:42,600 --> 00:27:45,900 uh, two kids are more than double the work. 686 00:27:46,000 --> 00:27:48,400 Like, I don't know how that is, but 687 00:27:48,400 --> 00:27:50,800 it's a lot more difficult. 688 00:27:50,800 --> 00:27:54,900 Um, you would think you'd have one down and but no. 689 00:27:54,900 --> 00:27:57,600 Not the case. Um, so, thank you. 690 00:27:58,700 --> 00:28:03,700 Uh, we'll I'll keep looking this way in the direction of the solicitor. 691 00:28:04,200 --> 00:28:05,700 [Did you buy me time?] You did, thank you. 692 00:28:06,500 --> 00:28:08,500 Uh, and that'll be one thing I'm going to miss, Mr. Mayor. Uh, your 693 00:28:08,500 --> 00:28:09,500 reports 694 00:28:09,500 --> 00:28:12,300 always give me plenty of time and make my report even seem more dull 695 00:28:12,300 --> 00:28:13,300 and boring. 696 00:28:13,500 --> 00:28:17,800 [laughter] Uh, but for the month of November of 2025, the solicitor's 697 00:28:17,800 --> 00:28:21,000 office provided various legal services that included the following. 698 00:28:21,600 --> 00:28:23,700 One, communications with Borough staff and related follow-up work 699 00:28:23,700 --> 00:28:24,700 regarding 700 00:28:24,700 --> 00:28:28,400 zoning and land development matters, approximately 2.6 hours. 701 00:28:28,900 --> 00:28:31,400 Two, communications with Borough staff and follow-up work relating to 702 00:28:31,400 --> 00:28:32,400 sewer 703 00:28:32,400 --> 00:28:34,900 and electric department matters, approximately 4 hours. 704 00:28:35,500 --> 00:28:37,800 Three, communications with Borough staff and follow-up work regarding 705 00:28:37,800 --> 00:28:38,800 police 706 00:28:38,800 --> 00:28:40,800 department matters, approximately 2.4 hours. 707 00:28:41,500 --> 00:28:43,900 Four, communications with Borough staff and follow-up work regarding 708 00:28:43,900 --> 00:28:44,900 right-to- 709 00:28:44,900 --> 00:28:46,800 know requests, approximately 2.5 hours. 710 00:28:47,300 --> 00:28:50,100 And then finally, five, communications with Borough staff 711 00:28:50,100 --> 00:28:53,600 and related follow-up work regarding miscellaneous matters that included 712 00:28:53,600 --> 00:28:57,600 compliance, personnel, library, litigation, and resolution drafting, 713 00:28:57,600 --> 00:28:59,200 approximately 6.7 hours. 714 00:28:59,900 --> 00:29:02,800 Thank you, Madam President. Thank you, Mr. Solicitor. 715 00:29:03,800 --> 00:29:07,100 I will look over to my left to the borough manager 716 00:29:07,100 --> 00:29:10,000 and ask Mr. Arms to deliver his report. 717 00:29:10,700 --> 00:29:13,500 Oh, thank you, Madam President. Just a couple of items this evening. 718 00:29:14,300 --> 00:29:16,800 First, I want to congratulate the library and Mindy, 719 00:29:17,600 --> 00:29:22,317 Lansdale Public Library has successfully maintained its PA 720 00:29:22,317 --> 00:29:23,700 forward gold star 721 00:29:23,700 --> 00:29:27,700 library status through December of 2026. 722 00:29:28,400 --> 00:29:33,200 A distinction earned by only about 140 libraries statewide. 723 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:39,000 This peer reviewed recognition from the Pennsylvania Library Association 724 00:29:39,000 --> 00:29:44,600 reflects the library's delivery of high quality literacy programming 725 00:29:44,600 --> 00:29:45,600 aligned 726 00:29:45,600 --> 00:29:52,400 with PA forward's five literacies, which are basic, information, civic 727 00:29:52,400 --> 00:29:54,800 and social, health and financial. 728 00:29:56,200 --> 00:29:59,900 Gold Star status demonstrates that the library is meeting statewide. 729 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:04,100 best practices and serving as more than a book lending facility. 730 00:30:04,810 --> 00:30:07,374 providing impactful educational programs, community engagement and 731 00:30:07,374 --> 00:30:09,510 lifelong learning opportunities for Lansdale residents. 732 00:30:09,510 --> 00:30:12,074 providing impactful educational programs, community engagement and 733 00:30:12,074 --> 00:30:14,210 lifelong learning opportunities for Lansdale residents. 734 00:30:14,210 --> 00:30:15,650 So congratulations, Mindy. 735 00:30:15,930 --> 00:30:16,930 Well done. 736 00:30:17,820 --> 00:30:19,320 [clears throat] 737 00:30:22,390 --> 00:30:25,944 I also want to take a minute and thank the Landsdale residents for 738 00:30:25,944 --> 00:30:29,390 their patience and cooperation during last weekend's snow alert. 739 00:30:30,730 --> 00:30:33,195 Uh, it seems that every year the first snow event of the season serves 740 00:30:33,195 --> 00:30:35,730 us as a reminder for all of us on how to respond to measurable snowfall. 741 00:30:35,730 --> 00:30:38,195 Uh, it seems that every year the first snow event of the season serves 742 00:30:38,195 --> 00:30:40,730 us as a reminder for all of us on how to respond to measurable snowfall. 743 00:30:41,070 --> 00:30:43,512 Everyone's efforts, especially moving vehicles off of the plow routes are 744 00:30:43,512 --> 00:30:45,055 essential in helping our public works team clear snow safely and 745 00:30:45,055 --> 00:30:46,055 efficiently. 746 00:30:46,055 --> 00:30:48,497 Everyone's efforts, especially moving vehicles off of the plow routes are 747 00:30:48,497 --> 00:30:50,040 essential in helping our public works team clear snow safely and 748 00:30:50,040 --> 00:30:51,040 efficiently. 749 00:30:51,980 --> 00:30:54,248 We will continue to use social media ahead of approaching storms to share 750 00:30:54,248 --> 00:30:55,740 important information on how we plan to respond. 751 00:30:55,740 --> 00:30:58,008 We will continue to use social media ahead of approaching storms to share 752 00:30:58,008 --> 00:30:59,500 important information on how we plan to respond. 753 00:30:59,980 --> 00:31:02,790 We encourage everyone to stay informed about future snow alerts and 754 00:31:02,790 --> 00:31:05,180 other burl emergencies, the most effective way to do this 755 00:31:05,770 --> 00:31:11,560 is by visiting the Landsdale Bureau website and signing up for text 756 00:31:11,560 --> 00:31:12,560 messages. 757 00:31:13,100 --> 00:31:15,524 These alerts ensure you will receive timely updates about weather events, 758 00:31:15,524 --> 00:31:17,550 road closures, and other important public safety information. 759 00:31:17,550 --> 00:31:19,974 These alerts ensure you will receive timely updates about weather events, 760 00:31:19,974 --> 00:31:22,000 road closures, and other important public safety information. 761 00:31:22,420 --> 00:31:25,583 Thank you again for your continued support and cooperation. 762 00:31:25,583 --> 00:31:28,980 It truly makes a difference in keeping Landsdale safe and accessible 763 00:31:28,980 --> 00:31:29,980 for everyone. 764 00:31:31,060 --> 00:31:33,210 And then finally, I'd like to take a minute to thank Bureau Council for 765 00:31:33,210 --> 00:31:34,755 its careful review and approval of the 2026 budget. 766 00:31:34,755 --> 00:31:36,905 And then finally, I'd like to take a minute to thank Bureau Council for 767 00:31:36,905 --> 00:31:38,450 its careful review and approval of the 2026 budget. 768 00:31:39,380 --> 00:31:43,236 This year's budget continues a commitment to fiscal responsibility 769 00:31:43,236 --> 00:31:44,580 and long-term planning. 770 00:31:45,470 --> 00:31:48,379 Even as even as it includes difficult but necessary adjustments, notably a 771 00:31:48,379 --> 00:31:50,935 half mill increase in taxes and a 15% increase in electric rates. 772 00:31:50,935 --> 00:31:53,844 Even as even as it includes difficult but necessary adjustments, notably a 773 00:31:53,844 --> 00:31:56,400 half mill increase in taxes and a 15% increase in electric rates. 774 00:31:57,290 --> 00:32:02,806 These decisions were not made lightly, and I recognized the 775 00:32:02,806 --> 00:32:03,806 thoughtful 776 00:32:03,806 --> 00:32:09,321 These decisions were not made lightly, and I recognized the 777 00:32:09,321 --> 00:32:10,321 thoughtful 778 00:32:10,321 --> 00:32:15,837 These decisions were not made lightly, and I recognized the 779 00:32:15,837 --> 00:32:16,837 thoughtful 780 00:32:16,837 --> 00:32:22,353 These decisions were not made lightly, and I recognized the 781 00:32:22,353 --> 00:32:23,353 thoughtful 782 00:32:23,353 --> 00:32:28,869 These decisions were not made lightly, and I recognized the 783 00:32:28,869 --> 00:32:29,869 thoughtful 784 00:32:29,869 --> 00:32:35,384 These decisions were not made lightly, and I recognized the 785 00:32:35,384 --> 00:32:36,384 thoughtful 786 00:32:36,384 --> 00:32:41,900 These decisions were not made lightly, and I recognized the 787 00:32:41,900 --> 00:32:42,900 thoughtful 788 00:32:42,900 --> 00:32:45,436 deliberation and conversation that went into balancing the needs of the 789 00:32:45,436 --> 00:32:46,900 community with the realities of rising costs and aging 790 00:32:46,900 --> 00:32:47,900 infrastructure. 791 00:32:47,900 --> 00:32:50,436 deliberation and conversation that went into balancing the needs of the 792 00:32:50,436 --> 00:32:51,900 community with the realities of rising costs and aging 793 00:32:51,900 --> 00:32:52,900 infrastructure. 794 00:32:54,450 --> 00:32:56,433 The approved budget positions Landsdale to maintain our high 795 00:32:56,433 --> 00:32:58,350 quality services, invest in critical capital improvements, 796 00:32:58,350 --> 00:33:00,333 The approved budget positions Landsdale to maintain our high 797 00:33:00,333 --> 00:33:02,250 quality services, invest in critical capital improvements, 798 00:33:02,250 --> 00:33:06,641 and ensure the continued award-winning reliability of our 799 00:33:06,641 --> 00:33:07,950 electric utility. 800 00:33:07,950 --> 00:33:10,888 Thank you to Council for your leadership and partnership as we work 801 00:33:10,888 --> 00:33:13,300 together to build a stronger, more resilient community. 802 00:33:13,590 --> 00:33:15,690 And then, really, finally, 803 00:33:16,220 --> 00:33:19,736 I want to wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season and a 804 00:33:19,736 --> 00:33:20,780 wonderful New Year. 805 00:33:20,780 --> 00:33:22,820 It's been a pleasure working with everybody. 806 00:33:22,820 --> 00:33:23,820 Thank you. 807 00:33:24,420 --> 00:33:25,420 Thank you. 808 00:33:26,500 --> 00:33:28,900 Uh, comments for the Good of Borough Council. 809 00:33:30,510 --> 00:33:31,750 Councilman Carroll. 810 00:33:32,510 --> 00:33:33,790 Who who made the cookies? 811 00:33:34,520 --> 00:33:36,590 Why there are many cookies. 812 00:33:36,590 --> 00:33:37,590 What cookies? 813 00:33:37,590 --> 00:33:38,890 Thank you very much, Mindy. 814 00:33:38,890 --> 00:33:42,388 And thank you to everybody on staff and on council and have a very happy 815 00:33:42,388 --> 00:33:43,700 and healthy holiday season. 816 00:33:44,230 --> 00:33:45,230 Cheers. 817 00:33:46,150 --> 00:33:47,150 Thank you. 818 00:33:47,600 --> 00:33:49,300 Uh, Councilman Di Gregorio? 819 00:33:49,540 --> 00:33:51,840 Yes, thanks for the cookies. I want to wish everybody a Merry Christmas, 820 00:33:51,840 --> 00:33:52,840 Happy New Year. 821 00:33:53,400 --> 00:33:56,400 Um, and can't wait to work with you guys next year. 822 00:33:58,010 --> 00:33:59,010 Thank you. 823 00:33:59,310 --> 00:34:00,510 Anybody else to my right? 824 00:34:02,420 --> 00:34:03,420 To my left? 825 00:34:04,600 --> 00:34:05,600 Anyone? 826 00:34:05,600 --> 00:34:06,600 Councilman Price? 827 00:34:06,600 --> 00:34:07,900 Thanks, Madam President, I'll go. 828 00:34:08,600 --> 00:34:12,300 Um, first and probably the most significant thing. 829 00:34:12,880 --> 00:34:13,880 Um, 830 00:34:14,200 --> 00:34:16,700 uh, I'm glad tonight we heard that as 831 00:34:16,700 --> 00:34:19,300 uh, our mayor transitions over to join us as a councilman, uh, he has 832 00:34:19,300 --> 00:34:20,845 publicly stated that his ideas are crazy. 833 00:34:20,845 --> 00:34:23,445 uh, our mayor transitions over to join us as a councilman, uh, he has 834 00:34:23,445 --> 00:34:24,990 publicly stated that his ideas are crazy. 835 00:34:26,390 --> 00:34:28,600 I want everyone to remember that. 836 00:34:30,330 --> 00:34:31,730 Um, but I just wanted to 837 00:34:31,730 --> 00:34:34,530 and I'm I might not be the best one to to to mention this. 838 00:34:34,530 --> 00:34:36,930 So maybe somebody can can follow me on this comment. 839 00:34:37,100 --> 00:34:38,100 But 840 00:34:38,100 --> 00:34:41,830 uh, I understand we're still accepting applications for our junior 841 00:34:41,830 --> 00:34:42,830 council person. 842 00:34:42,830 --> 00:34:44,911 Um, and we had liked to maybe fill that in the new year and and start 843 00:34:44,911 --> 00:34:46,780 2026 with a junior junior council person up here at the table. 844 00:34:46,780 --> 00:34:48,861 Um, and we had liked to maybe fill that in the new year and and start 845 00:34:48,861 --> 00:34:50,730 2026 with a junior junior council person up here at the table. 846 00:34:51,130 --> 00:34:52,830 And, uh, I've been giving it a lot of thought. 847 00:34:52,830 --> 00:34:55,761 I've been thinking about like how can we make sure that there's a lot of 848 00:34:55,761 --> 00:34:58,530 interest and and we're really getting the word out there about this. 849 00:34:58,530 --> 00:35:00,230 And I really don't know the best way to do that. 850 00:35:00,230 --> 00:35:04,500 body and I look forward to hopefully working with with somebody 851 00:35:04,500 --> 00:35:05,500 Um, I know when I was in high school, 852 00:35:05,500 --> 00:35:06,500 um, 853 00:35:06,500 --> 00:35:07,500 uh in 2026 in that capacity. 854 00:35:07,500 --> 00:35:08,500 I I would have needed something like this opportunity explained to me. 855 00:35:08,500 --> 00:35:12,180 [silence] 856 00:35:12,180 --> 00:35:13,180 Um, 857 00:35:13,180 --> 00:35:14,180 uh, 858 00:35:14,180 --> 00:35:15,180 you know, because I wouldn't have understood it. I I actually wasn't 859 00:35:15,180 --> 00:35:16,180 Uh, anyone, Counselman Yada? 860 00:35:16,180 --> 00:35:17,300 Um, I just wanted to quickly uh thank 861 00:35:17,300 --> 00:35:18,300 much later in life that I realized how important 862 00:35:18,300 --> 00:35:21,855 um, paying attention to, you know, local service and, uh, these 863 00:35:21,855 --> 00:35:22,855 Counselman Carroll for the presentation from EDC, um, 864 00:35:22,855 --> 00:35:23,855 those of you who know I I joined 865 00:35:23,855 --> 00:35:24,855 positions uh is. 866 00:35:24,855 --> 00:35:25,855 EDC before I was appointed to council, 867 00:35:25,855 --> 00:35:26,855 So, 868 00:35:26,855 --> 00:35:27,970 um, I'm happy to talk to anybody in the community about this. 869 00:35:27,970 --> 00:35:28,970 Um, I I think that the facades really represent just a 870 00:35:28,970 --> 00:35:31,900 a piece of what was achieved this year and uh 871 00:35:31,900 --> 00:35:32,900 Um, if anybody's listening or or wants to talk more about it, 872 00:35:32,900 --> 00:35:33,900 but I wanted to encourage 873 00:35:33,900 --> 00:35:34,900 a strong direction that has been set 874 00:35:34,900 --> 00:35:35,900 our youth to, uh, consider applying, uh, for the junior council person uh 875 00:35:35,900 --> 00:35:37,360 for uh EDC to be even more impactful going forward. 876 00:35:37,360 --> 00:35:38,360 position because I think it'd be a great opportunity for someone. 877 00:35:38,360 --> 00:35:39,360 our youth to, uh, consider applying, uh, for the junior council person uh 878 00:35:39,360 --> 00:35:40,400 so I just wanted to thank Councilman Carroll for his uh leadership 879 00:35:40,400 --> 00:35:41,400 position because I think it'd be a great opportunity for someone. 880 00:35:41,400 --> 00:35:42,400 in that capacity as well. 881 00:35:42,400 --> 00:35:45,000 Uh, and then also just a thank you to Mayor Herbert for your service 882 00:35:45,000 --> 00:35:47,900 and congratulations on eight years well served. 883 00:35:47,900 --> 00:35:50,000 [silence] 884 00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:52,000 Thank you. Anyone else? 885 00:35:53,900 --> 00:35:55,700 Wait, can I break the [pause] Go ahead. 886 00:35:55,700 --> 00:35:57,100 Um, and it's not about me, I swear, I'm going to still be 887 00:35:57,100 --> 00:35:59,000 here, so I don't want to talk about that. 888 00:35:59,000 --> 00:36:03,400 Um, but I I went and served a shift over at the Women's Shelter. 889 00:36:03,400 --> 00:36:06,000 Um, it's if you haven't done it yet, Code Blue, sorry. 890 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:08,500 Code Blue Women's Shelter here in Lansdale. 891 00:36:08,500 --> 00:36:11,000 Um, I encourage everyone, I wish we could encourage everyone to 892 00:36:11,000 --> 00:36:14,600 sign up for like one shift a month, it's just three hours. 893 00:36:14,600 --> 00:36:17,300 Um, it's time well spent, uh it stays with you all week, 894 00:36:17,300 --> 00:36:19,400 it's really impactful. 895 00:36:19,400 --> 00:36:22,500 Um, and there are shelters that are closing or not opening rather 896 00:36:22,500 --> 00:36:24,400 because they're they don't have enough volunteers 897 00:36:24,400 --> 00:36:25,800 and then those people come here. 898 00:36:25,800 --> 00:36:29,000 I believe the Norristown one is many nights, it's just not opened. 899 00:36:29,000 --> 00:36:31,000 Um, so they are needing volunteers, you can go online 900 00:36:31,000 --> 00:36:33,800 and sign up, there's a spreadsheet where you can pick your hours. 901 00:36:33,800 --> 00:36:36,000 Um, you can go with a friend, two people can go, you can bring 902 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:38,900 a book and sit there if you're doing an overnight shift 903 00:36:38,900 --> 00:36:41,500 um, uh so I would just encourage folks to check that out, please. 904 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:43,300 Thank you. 905 00:36:43,300 --> 00:36:45,000 And it is meaningful and there are different shifts, so if 906 00:36:45,000 --> 00:36:47,400 you're not an overnight person, 907 00:36:47,400 --> 00:36:49,500 Uh, you can do an intake shift or if you're an early morning 908 00:36:49,500 --> 00:36:52,300 person, you can do a breakfast shift. 909 00:36:52,300 --> 00:36:53,600 [silence] 910 00:36:53,600 --> 00:36:56,500 and you have two opportunities, not just at the Wissahickon Park 911 00:36:56,500 --> 00:37:02,700 for women, but also at Trinity Lutheran for men. 912 00:37:02,700 --> 00:37:04,500 So, Um, 913 00:37:04,500 --> 00:37:07,000 I do recommend it if you have the time to to take a shift 914 00:37:07,000 --> 00:37:09,600 if you can. [pause] 915 00:37:10,800 --> 00:37:11,900 Uh, anybody else? 916 00:37:13,400 --> 00:37:14,400 [silence] 917 00:37:14,400 --> 00:37:16,800 Then I'll bat cleanup. Uh, I said I'd defer some comments 918 00:37:16,800 --> 00:37:19,000 till the end. 919 00:37:19,000 --> 00:37:22,000 I just wanted to take an opportunity uh to first thank 920 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:26,700 uh all the department heads uh for, 921 00:37:26,700 --> 00:37:31,900 you know, as I wind down year 16 for me, 922 00:37:31,900 --> 00:37:37,400 and uh another year of doing what we do here in the Borough of Lansdale. 923 00:37:37,400 --> 00:37:40,400 uh thank all the department heads for your uh dedicated service 924 00:37:40,400 --> 00:37:43,600 to this Borough, 925 00:37:43,600 --> 00:37:48,300 Um, and you know, helping me with some of my crazy follies and 926 00:37:48,300 --> 00:37:53,600 ideas as well, particularly as it comes to events. 927 00:37:53,600 --> 00:37:57,000 Uh, certainly your professional services, uh, 928 00:37:57,000 --> 00:38:00,900 we appreciate you and all the work and guidance, 929 00:38:00,900 --> 00:38:03,800 uh, and professional things you do for us. 930 00:38:04,200 --> 00:38:07,700 Uh, thank my colleagues on council for another great year. 931 00:38:07,700 --> 00:38:11,400 It's an honor and a privilege to serve you 932 00:38:11,400 --> 00:38:14,300 and the community at large. 933 00:38:14,300 --> 00:38:17,000 So, especially thanks to the community 934 00:38:17,000 --> 00:38:20,900 and the uh Borough of Lansdale residents 935 00:38:20,900 --> 00:38:24,400 for uh coming together, 936 00:38:24,400 --> 00:38:27,700 when we gather as community, whether there's beer there or not, 937 00:38:27,700 --> 00:38:32,600 plenty of things to do and fun to be had, and it's just great to 938 00:38:32,600 --> 00:38:34,900 gather as a community. 939 00:38:34,900 --> 00:38:39,100 And uh, that was evidenced by the tree lighting. 940 00:38:39,100 --> 00:38:43,700 That was really awesome. All the feedback was positive. 941 00:38:43,700 --> 00:38:46,800 And uh, I love our little tree that could. 942 00:38:46,800 --> 00:38:50,700 And and it will grow to the to the mighty pine, 943 00:38:50,700 --> 00:38:54,600 uh, but it is it was uh all beautifully done. 944 00:38:54,600 --> 00:38:57,300 And I'm just really proud to be part of this community and and 945 00:38:57,300 --> 00:38:59,200 serve on this council. 946 00:38:59,200 --> 00:39:02,000 So, happy holidays to everybody, Merry Christmas and of course, 947 00:39:02,000 --> 00:39:04,600 go Birds. 948 00:39:04,600 --> 00:39:06,100 [cheering noise] Wow. [pause] 949 00:39:06,100 --> 00:39:09,900 Uh, with that, I will ask if there is any old business. 950 00:39:09,900 --> 00:39:11,900 [silence] 951 00:39:11,900 --> 00:39:13,300 Any new business? 952 00:39:13,300 --> 00:39:15,200 [silence] 953 00:39:15,200 --> 00:39:18,400 We're adjourned for 2026? Or five? 954 00:39:18,400 --> 00:39:19,900 Getting ahead of myself, right? 955 00:39:19,900 --> 00:39:21,000 [laughter] 956 00:39:21,000 --> 00:39:23,000 Wishful thinking. Thank you. [chuckle] Yeah.