[0:25] Okay.
[0:28] Good evening, everyone.
[0:29] I'd like to call this session of the
Landsdale Bureau Council business
[0:34] meeting to order
[0:36] for December 17th, 2025.
[0:40] Can I please ask everyone to rise to
say the Pledge of Allegiance and then
[0:43] a moment of silent meditation?
[0:44] Can I please ask everyone to rise to
say the Pledge of Allegiance and then
[0:46] a moment of silent meditation?
[0:48] [silence]
[1:18] Thank you.
[1:20] Stacy, roll call, please.
[1:22] Rachel Golmans. Present.
[1:24] BJ Brash.
[1:26] Andrew Carroll.
[1:27] Andrew Rich Di Gregoria Jr.
[1:29] Here.
[1:30] Mary Fuller. Here.
[1:31] Carrie Olesby. Present.
[1:33] Raffy Raza. Here.
[1:35] May Curio. Present.
[1:36] Michael Yetter. Here.
[1:38] Mayor Gary Herber. Here.
[1:41] Thank you.
[1:42] Uh, all present and accounted for. We
like that.
[1:44] Uh, I will mention that uh council
did meet in a some uh marathon type
[1:48] session executive session prior to
tonight's meeting.
[1:51] Uh, I will mention that uh council
did meet in a some uh marathon type
[1:55] session executive session prior to
tonight's meeting.
[1:58] Uh, no action will be coming out of
that executive session this evening.
[2:04] Uh, no action will be coming out of
that executive session this evening.
[2:11] Uh, no action will be coming out of
that executive session this evening.
[2:17] Uh, no action will be coming out of
that executive session this evening.
[2:23] Uh, no action will be coming out of
that executive session this evening.
[2:29] Uh, no action will be coming out of
that executive session this evening.
[2:36] Uh, no action will be coming out of
that executive session this evening.
[2:42] Um, and it was a matter of personnel,
two matters of personnel.
[2:48] Uh,
[2:49] that said, I will uh I'd like to
defer my President's comments till
[2:51] later this evening.
[2:52] that said, I will uh I'd like to
defer my President's comments till
[2:55] later this evening.
[2:56] And with that, I will open the floor
and ask if there is anyone who would
[2:59] like to present a petition this
evening.
[3:01] And with that, I will open the floor
and ask if there is anyone who would
[3:04] like to present a petition this
evening.
[3:06] And with that, I will open the floor
and ask if there is anyone who would
[3:09] like to present a petition this
evening.
[3:11] [silence]
[3:46] Anyone who wants to present a
petition?
[3:48] [silence]
[3:51] Seeing none,
[3:53] we'll move into the presentations and
I will turn either microphone or
[3:55] podium, but certainly the floor over
to Councilman Carroll to give us a
[3:57] presentation on the Economic
Development Committee.
[3:59] we'll move into the presentations and
I will turn either microphone or
[4:01] podium, but certainly the floor over
to Councilman Carroll to give us a
[4:03] presentation on the Economic
Development Committee.
[4:06] [silence]
[4:11] [silence]
[4:16] Thank you very much.
[4:17] Is this one?
[4:18] [laughter]
[4:19] Got me and also.
[4:20] I never spoken from here before.
[4:21] Thank you very much, Madam President.
[4:23] Um, I will keep this relatively
brief, but I think this is important,
[4:25] uh, coming into our 2026 calendar
year with the addition of a main
[4:27] street manager.
[4:28] Um, I will keep this relatively
brief, but I think this is important,
[4:30] uh, coming into our 2026 calendar
year with the addition of a main
[4:31] street manager.
[4:32] Where we're really looking to
throttle down on our economic
[4:33] development in the Bureau of
Landsdale with the addition of a Main
[4:35] Street manager, and uh, starting to
find some better efficiencies within
[4:36] our current economic development
committee.
[4:37] Where we're really looking to
throttle down on our economic
[4:38] development in the Bureau of
Landsdale with the addition of a Main
[4:39] Street manager, and uh, starting to
find some better efficiencies within
[4:40] our current economic development
committee.
[4:41] Want to take a moment to kind of look
back on what we've done in the past
[4:43] few years and just show you some of
uh the projects that our dollars have
[4:45] actually gone to in the bureau.
[4:46] Want to take a moment to kind of look
back on what we've done in the past
[4:48] few years and just show you some of
uh the projects that our dollars have
[4:50] actually gone to in the bureau.
[4:51] So,
[4:58] So,
[5:04] sign on their end. The sign was not
part of the uh
[5:05] of the uh facade granted would have
exceeded it anyway.
[5:06] So,
[5:11] But this was a full match here.
[5:12] Um, it really lifted up the
storefront
[5:13] and as you see Comic Zen still there
[5:14] and because of the virtue of our
ordinance with that and of
[5:15] So,
[5:18] the program, Comic Zen is still
eligible
[5:19] because they're a separate business
[5:20] even though it's one property.
[5:21] So,
[5:24] So we've we've set a nice precedent
so far of
[5:25] taking it per business and not
[5:26] necessarily per landlord if you will.
So,
[5:27] So,
[5:31] there's still opportunity for more
development right there.
[5:32] Next up,
[5:33] so this is the former Shan and Pepper
Candle Company
[5:34] So,
[5:38] signage that you can see there.
[5:39] But on the second story of this
building is now SK SIM racing.
[5:40] So,
[5:44] Uh if you haven't been there, I
highly, highly recommend
[5:45] checking it out.
[5:46] It is the most intense 30 minutes of
driving you'll ever do
[5:47] So,
[5:51] in your life and you're not actually
even in a car.
[5:52] So, go check them out sometime if you
haven't already.
[5:53] You'll know where they're at because
of their new lovely sign.
[5:54] we'll kick it off with, this is a
previous Main Street consignment.
[5:55] SK or SIM racing. So,
[5:56] This is a legacy company that was
recently purchased in the bureau.
[5:58] um, this is another example of where
they could have just put up
[5:59] Uh, they've been in operation since
sometime in the 80s, I don't know
[6:01] a very basic box sign, back lit sign.
[6:02] They they went a little bit further
with it.
[6:03] exactly.
[6:04] Uh, but a new owner came in and loved
the business, saw all the value in
[6:06] The reason they were able to go
further was because of the
[6:07] burrow's participation in the
project. So,
[6:08] the business, saw all the value in
the town.
[6:09] Lovely sign there. And if you go by
there now, there's a
[6:10] Didn't quite see the value in this
store front.
[6:12] Christmas tree above it as well.
[6:13] So, up on the rooftop.
[6:14] So,
[6:15] they applied for facade grant
improvement.
[6:16] Next up,
[6:17] uh so you may recognize this
property. It's over on Broad
[6:18] Came in with a beautiful design in my
opinion, very complex sign that they
[6:20] Street, four square realty, 415 North
Broad.
[6:21] could have, they could have cheaped
out and spent less, but,
[6:22] Um, this is kind of a different
project for us or at least in
[6:24] changed the whole facade of that and
started to lift up that, that little
[6:25] my tenure where
[6:26] section of Main Street there just
before the train tracks that really
[6:27] it wasn't necessarily beautification
but practicality.
[6:28] could use a little bit of love.
[6:29] changed the whole facade of that and
started to lift up that, that little
[6:30] They were looking to upgrade the
facility to make it ADA compliant.
[6:32] section of Main Street there just
before the train tracks that really
[6:33] could use a little bit of love.
[6:34] And this is kind of start what
started getting the ball rolling in
[6:35] And this project far exceeded the
match amount we had.
[6:36] that area for others to to chime in
and and uh take notice.
[6:37] It was a much larger project
[6:38] Next one was the former Pennsylvania
rail uh offices there.
[6:42] but we were happy to participate in
our small way
[6:43] for the changes here.
[6:44] Was purchased by a uh insurance
company that was previously down the
[6:47] You can see there's now a full poured
ramp up the side.
[6:48] and what you can't quite see as well,
there's also changes
[6:49] Hillcrest shopping center.
[6:50] that were made up on the actual
patio.
[6:51] They wanted to move into town because
they didn't feel like they were part
[6:52] So the uh person with a disability is
able to get a
[6:53] of the town in Hillcrest and I can
kind of see where they're coming from
[6:54] wheelchair all the way directly into
the building. So,
[6:55] there.
[6:56] They wanted to be a part of our core
district.
[6:57] another righteous project, not just
our typical helping a new
[6:59] Um, so they purchased this building,
which also has uh Comic Zen as part
[7:01] business get a sign.
[7:02] or helping a a legacy business
improve their old sign
[7:03] of it.
[7:04] It was one of their tenants and
there's some residential above it.
[7:05] but this was something that served
more of a functional
[7:06] Um, so they brought in new glass
storefront, which was part of the
[7:10] and uh practical measure.
[7:11] Happy to be a part of it.
[7:12] facade grant.
[7:13] I don't know if you've heard, there's
a brewery on Madison
[7:14] Also they have that new entry way if
you see there uh for their upstairs
[7:15] called well crafted.
[7:16] tenants.
[7:17] They always were the brewery in the
basement.
[7:18] And then they, they did the
[7:19] And if you know me, you know, I have
a unique connection
[7:20] to this brewery and after five and a
half years of working
[7:21] there very proudly,
[7:24] I was very sick of hearing people
say, where is this place?
[7:27] It must be in some kind of a
basement.
[7:30] Uh also recognition from the train is
something that was
[7:32] important to them. So,
[7:34] they presented a multi-faceted
project that
[7:37] included not only the top signage up
there with the
[7:40] lighting above it.
[7:43] There's also a sign just above that
gray doorway.
[7:45] That gray doorway is their elevator
entry for their ADA
[7:48] compliance. And that signage above it
is, so
[7:51] people walking down the sidewalk can
actually see where
[7:53] well crafted is.
[7:55] You'll also see they included a menu
box out front where they
[7:58] put up not only their menu but their
uh
[8:00] upcoming events and you know, way to
draw an eye to the
[8:03] building and I think it was done very
well. So,
[8:05] I may be biased on that one and I
also did not vote on
[8:08] that one for the record.
[8:10] Neither did Doug. So.
[8:13] And then finally, this is one that
came across our plate
[8:15] just a month and a half ago or so.
[8:17] This is Elm Terrace Garden if you're
not familiar.
[8:21] Uh located at seventh and Broad.
[8:23] Elm Terrace is the former Landsdale
Hospital for most
[8:25] of you that know that already.
[8:27] Um, they're looking to to kind of
revamp and bring themselves
[8:30] into their next generation as a
business and
[8:33] this facade improvement is far, far
exceeded the match.
[8:36] Uh this is a a million plus dollar
project that you're
[8:39] coming up on
[8:42] where it's going to totally revamp
that whole corner
[8:44] at seventh and Broad.
[8:46] Um, we have since tabled that
discussion because
[8:49] we're going to hold off their
project's not kicking off
[8:51] until 2026.
[8:53] So, that will be coming up for uh the
Economic Development
[8:56] Committee in uh calendar year 2026
and we look forward to
[8:58] hopefully approving them as well
[9:00] for $5,000 match on a $1.2 million
project. So.
[9:06] Um, I'm very proud of the work that
we've done in the bureau.
[9:09] Another one especially is McQuillen
Studio.
[9:13] So McQuillans is another one that's
going to be rolling
[9:15] into 2026.
[9:17] Um, if you see in the picture here on
the Broad Street
[9:19] side of their building,
[9:21] they did paint that side of the
building and they have
[9:23] mural work which has since expanded
since this photo is taken, I believe.
[9:27] And uh it's going to continue around
the front of the building
[9:30] and paint the entire front
[9:31] of the building and in case you don't
know, McQuillen's
[9:34] also is the landlord for uh
[9:36] Winsnip's, uh clock repair shop
[9:40] and uh White Jasmine Tie. So,
[9:43] again, as I said earlier, the other
two businesses would be
[9:46] available once the new building's
painted
[9:48] and and updated out front, they would
be able to come in
[9:50] with with some signage
[9:52] and look for a grant for us for that
as well
[9:53] and we'd be very happy to hear that
request when the time
[9:56] comes. So.
[10:00] That concludes my my slideshow there,
[10:02] but I just wanted to end with
thanking Borough Council,
[10:07] Borough staff for seeing the vision
in Landsdown and seeing that the time
[10:09] has come to invest and put our money
where our mouth is.
[10:12] Uh we have a lovely town full of
wonderful residents.
[10:15] And we we can't stop there. We need
to continue to grow
[10:18] and build this into a place that's
very happy and healthy town to be in.
[10:23] And I look forward to your continued
support.
[10:25] Thank you very much.
[10:29] Thank you, Councilman Carol. Nicely
done.
[10:32] Uh, the facades really do make a
difference,
[10:37] and love, I've said it before, but
I'll say it again.
[10:40] I love the direction that EDC has
been going in the past year or two.
[10:46] It it it really shows.
[10:47] So thank you for your leadership
there.
[10:50] Thank you, Madam President.
[10:52] Uh, with that, I'll open the floor
and ask,
[10:56] uh, any resident who wishes to be
heard, to come to either microphone,
[11:01] state your name and address, and then
state your business.
[11:05] Up to five minutes.
[11:08] Anyone?
[11:11] .
[11:13] Okay.
[11:15] Then we will go right into the action
items.
[11:18] Uh, motion A, Councilwoman Oglesby.
[11:21] Thank you, Madam President.
[11:22] I move that Borough Council approve
the Treasurer's report for the month
[11:26] of November 2025, which shows the
expenditures listed on the
[11:28] attachment.
[11:30] Second.
[11:31] We have a motion and a second.
[11:33] Questions or comments?
[11:37] Seeing none, all those in favor?
[11:39] I.
[11:40] Any opposed?
[11:41] Motion carries.
[11:43] Motion B, Councilwoman Oglesby.
[11:45] Thank you, Madam President.
[11:46] I move that Borough Council approve
the check warrant as per the
[11:50] attachment for December 17th, 2025.
[11:53] Second.
[11:54] We have a motion and a second.
[11:56] Questions or comments?
[12:01] Seeing none.
[12:02] All those in favor?
[12:03] I.
[12:04] Any opposed?
[12:06] Motion carries.
[12:07] Motion C, Councilwoman Oglesby.
[12:10] Thank you again, Madam President.
[12:11] I move that Borough Council approve
the following meeting minutes.
[12:15] Work session November 5th, 2025,
business meeting November 19th, 2025.
[12:21] Second.
[12:22] We have a motion and a second.
[12:24] Questions or comments?
[12:27] Seeing none.
[12:28] All those in favor?
[12:30] I.
[12:31] Any opposed?
[12:32] Motion carries.
[12:34] Motion D, Councilwoman Oglesby.
[12:36] Thank you, Madam President.
[12:37] I move that Borough Council adopt the
budget for fiscal year 2026, which a
[12:42] copy is attached here too.
[12:44] Second.
[12:46] We have a motion and a second.
[12:47] Questions or comments?
[12:52] Seeing none.
[12:53] All those in favor?
[12:54] I.
[12:55] Any opposed?
[12:56] Motion carries.
[12:58] Motion E, Councilwoman Oglesby.
[13:01] Thank you, Madam President.
[13:02] I move that Borough Council adopt the
attached ordinance 1994, fixing the
[13:04] real estate tax rate for the Bureau
of Lasedale for fiscal year 2026,
[13:06] I move that Borough Council adopt the
attached ordinance 1994, fixing the
[13:08] real estate tax rate for the Bureau
of Lasedale for fiscal year 2026,
[13:10] for general burrow purposes, fire
safety, library and debt service,
[13:14] said tax amounting to 8.5 mils.
[13:16] Second.
[13:17] We have a motion and a second.
[13:19] Questions or comments?
[13:22] Seeing none.
[13:23] All in favor?
[13:25] I.
[13:26] Any opposed?
[13:27] Motion carries.
[13:29] Motion F, Councilwoman Oglesby.
[13:31] Thank you again, Madam President.
[13:32] I move that Borough Council adopt
attached resolution 25-29,
[13:35] re-establishing the schedule of fees
and charges for services rendered
[13:37] by the Bureau of Landsdale.
[13:39] Second.
[13:40] We have a motion and a second.
[13:42] Uh, thank you for giving Andrew a
break there.
[13:44] [laughter]
[13:46] Uh, questions or comments?
[13:49] Seeing none.
[13:50] All in favor?
[13:51] I.
[13:52] Any opposed?
[13:54] Motion carries.
[13:55] Motion G, Councilwoman Oglesby.
[13:58] Thank you, Madam President.
[13:59] I move that Borough Council authorize
the Borough Manager to advertise the
[14:02] work session meeting dates and the
business meeting dates per the
[14:04] attachment.
[14:05] Said meetings to be held at the
municipal complex, One Vine Street,
[14:09] Landsdale, PA.
[14:11] We have a motion and second.
[14:13] We'll give that one to Rachel.
[14:16] [laughter] Thank you.
[14:17] Uh, any
[14:19] uh, questions or comments?
[14:23] Seeing none.
[14:24] All those in favor?
[14:26] I.
[14:27] Any opposed?
[14:28] Motion carries.
[14:29] Uh, Stacy, I'll defer to you to
whomever you heard.
[14:32] [laughter]
[14:34] Uh, motion H, Councilwoman Oglesby.
[14:37] Thank you again, Madam President.
[14:38] I move that Borough Council reject
all bids received for the turf
[14:42] maintenance contract, per the
recommendation of the Borough
[14:44] Solicitor
[14:45] and hereby authorizing the rebuilding
[15:00] for this contract.
[15:01] Motion and second? Questions or
comments?
[15:07] Seeing none, all those in favor, aye.
Any opposed? Motion carries.
[15:13] Motion I, Councilwoman Opelsby.
[15:16] It's my last one.
[15:17] I thank you, Madam President.
[15:20] I move that Bureau Council authorize
the Bureau Solicitor to prepare and
[15:26] the Bureau Manager to advertise an
ordinance
[15:30] amending the bureau
[15:31] code relating to the police pension
plan to reflect the legal
[15:32] language of Act 600.
[15:33] Second.
[15:34] We have a motion and a second.
[15:35] Questions or comments?
[15:37] Seeing none, all those in favor, aye.
Any opposed? Motion carries.
[15:43] Motion J, Councilwoman Rozak.
[15:47] Thank you, Madam President.
[15:48] I move that Borough Council adopt
attached resolution 25-30 granting
[15:51] preliminary and final land
development approval
[15:52] I move that Borough Council adopt
attached resolution 25-30 granting
[15:54] preliminary and final land
development approval
[15:56] for the property located at 215 South
Broad Street.
[16:00] Second.
[16:01] We have a motion and a second.
[16:02] Questions or comments?
[16:03] Seeing none, all those in favor, aye.
Any opposed? Motion carries.
[16:04] Motion K, Councilwoman Rozak.
[16:05] Thank you, Madam President.
[16:06] I move that Borough Council grant a
license grant a license to Joe Medaro
[16:07] 7th Street Lansdale to operate at
said site for the year 2026
[16:08] Recycling and incorporated located at
316 West
[16:09] by the order of the bureau of
Landsdale.
[16:10] Second.
[16:11] We have a motion and a second.
[16:12] Questions or comments?
[16:13] Seeing none, all those in favor, aye.
Any opposed? Motion carries.
[16:14] Motion L, Councilwoman Ballins.
[16:15] Thank you, Madam President.
[16:16] I move that Borough Council approve
payment number one final in the
[16:17] completed on the West 5th Street
Playground Rehabilitation Project
[16:18] amount of $117,000 and uh $92.50 to
Cousins Inc. for work
[16:19] per the recommendation of Remington
and Vernick Engineers.
[16:20] Second.
[16:21] We have motion and seconds.
[16:22] Any questions or comments?
[16:23] Seeing none, all those in favor, aye.
Any opposed? Motion carries.
[16:24] Motion M, Councilwoman Ballins.
[16:25] Thank you, Madam President.
[16:26] I move that Bureau Council approve
payment number three final in the
[16:27] Corporation for work completed on the
2025 Trail Paving Project
[16:28] amount of $20,236.75 to JNS Paving
and Excavating
[16:29] per the recommendation of Remington
and Vernick Engineers.
[16:30] Second.
[16:31] We have a motion and a second.
[16:32] Questions or comments?
[16:33] Seeing none, all those in favor, aye.
Any opposed? Motion carries.
[16:34] Motion N, Vice President Currio.
[16:35] Thank you, Madam President.
[16:36] I move the Bureau Council adopt the
attached ordinance 1995 amending
[16:37] the Bureau Code to add a handicap
parking space at 891 Wedgewood Drive.
[16:38] sections 370-24, vehicles and traffic
provisions of
[16:39] Second.
[16:40] We have motion and seconds.
[16:41] Any questions or comments?
[16:42] Seeing none, all those in favor, aye.
Any opposed? Motion carries.
[16:43] Motion O, Vice President Currio.
[16:44] Thank you, Madam President.
[16:45] I move the Bureau Council adopt the
attached ordinance 1996 amending
[16:46] Bureau Code to add parking to a
portion of the East Main Street
[16:47] sections 370-5, vehicles and traffic
provisions of the
[16:48] as set forth in the ordinance.
[16:49] We have a motion and a second.
[16:50] Questions or comments?
[16:51] Seeing none, all those in favor, aye.
Any opposed? Motion carries.
[16:52] Motion P, Vice President Currio.
[16:53] Thank you, Madam President.
[16:54] And just a point of clarification,
Mr. Solicitor, can I amend this on
[16:55] making the motion. Okay, great.
[16:56] the fly to correct the
[16:57] Um, just for clarification, the
street name in question was left out
[16:58] of the original ordinance, so,
[16:59] um, I move that Bureau Council
authorized the Bureau Solicitor to
[17:00] prepare and the Bureau Manager to
advertise an ordinance
[17:01] amending the vehicles and traffic
code to change the current speed
[17:02] limit of and this is what was omitted
West Main Street
[17:03] from 35 miles to 25 miles per hour
from Canada Avenue to Valley Forge
[17:04] Second.
[17:05] Road.
[17:06] [laughter] Motion and everybody
seconds.
[17:07] Uh, any questions or comments?
[17:08] Seeing none, all in favor, aye. Any
opposed? Motion carries.
[17:09] Motion Q, Councilman Brysh.
[17:10] Thank you, Madam President. I move
that Borough Council approve change
[17:11] order number one in the amount of
$14,267.25
[17:12] in addition for the West Third Street
Sanitary Sewer Rehab.
[20:00] ...
[20:01] additional work included new sanitary
sewer trap installations at various
[20:03] properties along
[20:04] additional work included new sanitary
sewer trap installations at various
[20:07] properties along
[20:08] West Third Street as directed by the
manager.
[20:09] Second.
[20:10] Motion and a second.
[20:11] Questions or comments?
[20:14] Seeing none. All in favor? Aye.
[20:17] Any opposed?
[20:19] Motion carries.
[20:20] Motion R, Councilman Brash.
[20:23] Thank you, Madam President.
[20:24] I move that bureau council approve
payment number three, final payment
[20:29] in the amount of $43,995
[20:30] and 86 cents to TD Construction
Company for work completed on the
[20:32] West Third Sanitary sewer
rehabilitation for the recommendation
[20:33] of Remmington and Vernick Engineers.
[20:34] and 86 cents to TD Construction
Company for work completed on the
[20:36] West Third Sanitary sewer
rehabilitation for the recommendation
[20:37] of Remmington and Vernick Engineers.
[20:39] Second.
[20:40] We have a motion and a second.
Questions or comments?
[20:44] Seeing none, all in favor? Aye.
[20:47] Any opposed?
[20:49] Motion carries.
[20:51] Motion S, Councilman Brash.
[20:54] Thank you, Madam President.
[20:55] I move that bureau council approve
payment number two, final payment in
[21:00] the amount of $29,950 and 61 cents to
[21:02] Doly Construction Corporation for
work completed on the Edgemont Avenue
[21:04] Sanitary Sewer rehabilitation for the
recommendation of Remington and
[21:05] Vernick Engineers.
[21:06] Doly Construction Corporation for
work completed on the Edgemont Avenue
[21:07] Sanitary Sewer rehabilitation for the
recommendation of Remington and
[21:08] Vernick Engineers.
[21:10] [silence]
[21:11] We have a motion and a second.
[21:13] Questions or comments?
[21:15] Seeing none, all those in favor? Aye.
[21:18] Any opposed?
[21:20] Motion carries.
[21:21] Motion T, Councilman Brash.
[21:24] Thank you, Madam President.
[21:25] I move that bureau council authorized
bureau manager to accept the proposal
[21:29] from Entech Engineering to provide
professional
[21:31] engineering services to manage and
coordinate with Penvest to apply for
[21:33] project funding for sewer improvement
projects located on Canon Avenue and
[21:34] Popular Street
[21:35] engineering services to manage and
coordinate with Penvest to apply for
[21:36] project funding for sewer improvement
projects located on Canon Avenue and
[21:37] Popular Street
[21:38] not to exceed $24,800.
[21:43] Motion and a second.
[21:45] Questions or comments?
[21:48] Seeing none, all those in favor? Aye.
[21:50] Any opposed?
[21:52] Motion carries.
[21:53] Councilman you or Councilman you.
[21:56] How about motion you?
[21:58] Councilman Brash.
[21:59] I like it.
[22:00] Councilman you.
[22:01] I like it.
[22:02] Thank you, Madam President.
[22:04] I move that bureau council authorize
the bureau manager to accept the
[22:05] proposal from Entech Engineering to
provide professional engineering
[22:06] services to
[22:07] I move that bureau council authorize
the bureau manager to accept the
[22:09] proposal from Entech Engineering to
provide professional engineering
[22:10] services to
[22:11] manage and coordinate with Penvest to
apply for project funding for storm
[22:13] water improvement projects located on
the Shamny Creek as required under
[22:14] the bureau's
[22:15] manage and coordinate with Penvest to
apply for project funding for storm
[22:17] water improvement projects located on
the Shamny Creek as required under
[22:18] the bureau's
[22:19] MS4 permit not to exceed $24,800.
[22:21] Second.
[22:22] We have motion and a second.
[22:24] Questions or comments?
[22:26] Seeing none, all those in favor?
[22:28] Aye.
[22:29] Any opposed?
[22:31] Motion carries.
[22:32] Motion V, Councilman Brash.
[22:35] Thank you, Madam President.
[22:36] I move that bureau council authorize
the bureau manager to accept the
[22:38] proposal from Keystone Engineering
Group to provide inspection and
[22:39] construction management
[22:40] I move that bureau council authorize
the bureau manager to accept the
[22:42] proposal from Keystone Engineering
Group to provide inspection and
[22:43] construction management
[22:44] services for the White Road pump
station chemical feed upgrade not to
[22:48] exceed $42,250.
[22:50] Second.
[22:51] Motion and seconds.
[22:52] Questions or comments?
[22:55] Seeing none, all those in favor?
[22:57] Aye.
[22:58] Any opposed?
[23:00] Motion carries.
[23:01] That concludes our action items for
this evening. We'll go right into
[23:04] information items and start with
[23:07] the mayor's report.
[23:09] Thank you, Madam President.
[23:10] On November 21st, I joined most of
our community as we celebrated our
[23:14] annual Marty Graw parade.
[23:15] I would like to congratulate L on
winning this year's Mayor's Choice
[23:18] award for their exceptional costumes
and float
[23:21] honoring the holiday, the Day of the
Dead.
[23:23] I would like to of course thank
Discover Lansdale and the whole
[23:26] parade committee for their hard work
on bringing our parade to life every
[23:28] year.
[23:30] On December 5th, I helped MC our
annual Christmas tree lighting as we
[23:33] gathered in Railroad Plaza to welcome
[23:35] Santa to our community.
[23:36] As usual, the event was beautiful and
filled with holiday joy.
[23:40] I would like to thank Courtney and
the Parks team for their hard work
[23:43] and bravery in kicking off a new
Christmas tradition in our community.
[23:47] Uh, also I would like to thank our
electric department for their hard
[23:49] work throughout the holiday season
and helping our community look so
[23:51] beautiful
[23:52] and joyful this season.
[23:54] So all the decorations of the
lighting.
[23:55] all of those things.
[23:57] Um, on December 13th, I joined our
local chapter of the Daughters of the
[24:00] American Revolution for their annual
wreaths across
[24:02] America event at Wench Church.
[24:04] Each year, this event is one of my
favorites as it gives us a chance to
[24:06] not just remember the lives of those
who served our nation, but it also
[24:07] reminds
[24:08] Each year, this event is one of my
favorites as it gives us a chance to
[24:10] not just remember the lives of those
who served our nation, but it also
[24:11] reminds
[24:12] how involved and immense the
commitment was for those who
[24:14] participated in our revolutionary war
and the impact
[24:16] that it continues to have on our
daily lives.
[24:18] On December 14th, I joined hundreds
of people at Well Crafted for our
[24:21] annual Manora lighting.
[24:22] This particular event has grown
dramatically over my tenure as Mayor,
[24:24] I'm thrilled to be able to share that
with everyone.
[24:26] I would like to thank our Landsale
Police Department for committing
[24:28] resources to ensure Hanakah be
celebrated in our community with ease
[24:29] in spite of the horrible events
[24:30] I would like to thank our Landsale
Police Department for committing
[24:31] resources to ensure Hanakah be
celebrated in our community with ease
[24:32] in spite of the horrible events
[24:33] that have taken place in Australia.
[24:35] Also, I would like to thank Well
Crafted for helping us move the event
[24:39] indoors to avoid the cold.
[24:40] That was no small feet for them.
[24:43] Uh if you happen to be there that
night, you would see Doug running
[24:45] around like a chicken with his head
cut off.
[24:46] So.
[25:00] Um, it was great. It really was a
great event.
[25:03] Um, and finally, this is my last
report as mayor.
[25:06] Um, so
[25:08] Yeah, there's some, yeah, yeah.
[25:13] Um, you know, I just want to say I've
been trying to find the words all day
[25:16] that I want to say and it really
starts with thank you.
[25:20] Um, this particular job is poorly
defined.
[25:24] I'm going to turn to the lawyer for a
second.
[25:25] It is poorly defined in in the
borough code.
[25:28] It tells you what you can't do. It
doesn't tell you what you can do.
[25:32] Did I get that right? I agree. Yeah.
[25:34] Um, and so it really is a role that
is defined by the person that's in
[25:38] it.
[25:39] And the way they intend to approach
it
[25:41] and the way they intend to work with
council.
[25:43] And so over eight years, uh, we've
worked great together.
[25:46] I'm very proud of the way we've
worked.
[25:48] It's not always been easy. It has not
always been agreeable.
[25:51] Um, but that's the way it's supposed
to be.
[25:54] That's the way this job is supposed
to work.
[25:56] Um, you are supposed to be an
accelerant on the community, you're
[25:59] supposed to
[26:00] fight for things that the community
needs and push back when necessary.
[26:03] Or even pull the brakes if needed.
[26:06] Um, and so I'm really proud and
thankful
[26:09] for the work that I've done with all
of you.
[26:11] and and the borough manager and all
of the staff.
[26:14] It cannot be easy, in fact, I know
it's not easy.
[26:16] For a tenth person to show up on your
door and say, 'Hey, I've got really
[26:20] strong opinions and I'm about to tell
this to the world and I don't
[26:24] necessarily have to listen to you and
you don't necessarily have to listen
[26:27] to me,
[26:28] but here we go.
[26:29] Um, and I want to thank you all for
entertaining that and being a part
[26:32] of it.
[26:33] And holding on to the things that I
fought for
[26:36] and helping me achieve them.
[26:37] And also not being afraid to push
back on me either because sometimes I
[26:40] have
[26:41] crazy ideas and sometimes they need
to be reined in and that's okay.
[26:45] Um, I really look forward to
transitioning to to chairs that way.
[26:50] Um, and joining you all on council
and defining a different decade of my
[26:54] public service.
[26:56] Um, and I've learned a lot.
[26:58] When I started this job I had no
kids.
[27:00] I now have two kids. Um, and two kids
is a lot more than no kids.
[27:04] Um, and then you do all of this and
and your wife gets frustrated because
[27:08] you're trying to do other things and
so I'm thankful for all of you.
[27:12] I have spent eight years trying to be
the person in the arena.
[27:17] Getting my face marred with dust and
blood and trying to make sure that
[27:21] things change and bring about
progress to our community.
[27:24] And I think we've done that and I
look forward to keep doing that.
[27:27] And I'm thankful for all of you.
[27:31] Does that conclude your final Mayor's
report?
[27:36] Thank you. Nice words
[27:39] and the other thing nobody tells you
is
[27:42] uh, two kids are more than double the
work.
[27:46] Like, I don't know how that is, but
[27:48] it's a lot more difficult.
[27:50] Um, you would think you'd have one
down and but no.
[27:54] Not the case. Um, so, thank you.
[27:58] Uh, we'll I'll keep looking this way
in the direction of the solicitor.
[28:04] [Did you buy me time?] You did, thank
you.
[28:06] Uh, and that'll be one thing I'm
going to miss, Mr. Mayor. Uh, your
[28:08] reports
[28:09] always give me plenty of time and
make my report even seem more dull
[28:12] and boring.
[28:13] [laughter] Uh, but for the month of
November of 2025, the solicitor's
[28:17] office provided various legal
services that included the following.
[28:21] One, communications with Borough
staff and related follow-up work
[28:23] regarding
[28:24] zoning and land development matters,
approximately 2.6 hours.
[28:28] Two, communications with Borough
staff and follow-up work relating to
[28:31] sewer
[28:32] and electric department matters,
approximately 4 hours.
[28:35] Three, communications with Borough
staff and follow-up work regarding
[28:37] police
[28:38] department matters, approximately 2.4
hours.
[28:41] Four, communications with Borough
staff and follow-up work regarding
[28:43] right-to-
[28:44] know requests, approximately 2.5
hours.
[28:47] And then finally, five,
communications with Borough staff
[28:50] and related follow-up work regarding
miscellaneous matters that included
[28:53] compliance, personnel, library,
litigation, and resolution drafting,
[28:57] approximately 6.7 hours.
[28:59] Thank you, Madam President. Thank
you, Mr. Solicitor.
[29:03] I will look over to my left to the
borough manager
[29:07] and ask Mr. Arms to deliver his
report.
[29:10] Oh, thank you, Madam President. Just
a couple of items this evening.
[29:14] First, I want to congratulate the
library and Mindy,
[29:17] Lansdale Public Library has
successfully maintained its PA
[29:22] forward gold star
[29:23] library status through December of
2026.
[29:28] A distinction earned by only about
140 libraries statewide.
[29:34] This peer reviewed recognition from
the Pennsylvania Library Association
[29:39] reflects the library's delivery of
high quality literacy programming
[29:44] aligned
[29:45] with PA forward's five literacies,
which are basic, information, civic
[29:52] and social, health and financial.
[29:56] Gold Star status demonstrates that
the library is meeting statewide.
[30:00] best practices and serving as more
than a book lending facility.
[30:04] providing impactful educational
programs, community engagement and
[30:07] lifelong learning opportunities for
Lansdale residents.
[30:09] providing impactful educational
programs, community engagement and
[30:12] lifelong learning opportunities for
Lansdale residents.
[30:14] So congratulations, Mindy.
[30:15] Well done.
[30:17] [clears throat]
[30:22] I also want to take a minute and
thank the Landsdale residents for
[30:25] their patience and cooperation during
last weekend's snow alert.
[30:30] Uh, it seems that every year the
first snow event of the season serves
[30:33] us as a reminder for all of us on how
to respond to measurable snowfall.
[30:35] Uh, it seems that every year the
first snow event of the season serves
[30:38] us as a reminder for all of us on how
to respond to measurable snowfall.
[30:41] Everyone's efforts, especially moving
vehicles off of the plow routes are
[30:43] essential in helping our public works
team clear snow safely and
[30:45] efficiently.
[30:46] Everyone's efforts, especially moving
vehicles off of the plow routes are
[30:48] essential in helping our public works
team clear snow safely and
[30:50] efficiently.
[30:51] We will continue to use social media
ahead of approaching storms to share
[30:54] important information on how we plan
to respond.
[30:55] We will continue to use social media
ahead of approaching storms to share
[30:58] important information on how we plan
to respond.
[30:59] We encourage everyone to stay
informed about future snow alerts and
[31:02] other burl emergencies, the most
effective way to do this
[31:05] is by visiting the Landsdale Bureau
website and signing up for text
[31:11] messages.
[31:13] These alerts ensure you will receive
timely updates about weather events,
[31:15] road closures, and other important
public safety information.
[31:17] These alerts ensure you will receive
timely updates about weather events,
[31:19] road closures, and other important
public safety information.
[31:22] Thank you again for your continued
support and cooperation.
[31:25] It truly makes a difference in
keeping Landsdale safe and accessible
[31:28] for everyone.
[31:31] And then finally, I'd like to take a
minute to thank Bureau Council for
[31:33] its careful review and approval of
the 2026 budget.
[31:34] And then finally, I'd like to take a
minute to thank Bureau Council for
[31:36] its careful review and approval of
the 2026 budget.
[31:39] This year's budget continues a
commitment to fiscal responsibility
[31:43] and long-term planning.
[31:45] Even as even as it includes difficult
but necessary adjustments, notably a
[31:48] half mill increase in taxes and a 15%
increase in electric rates.
[31:50] Even as even as it includes difficult
but necessary adjustments, notably a
[31:53] half mill increase in taxes and a 15%
increase in electric rates.
[31:57] These decisions were not made
lightly, and I recognized the
[32:02] thoughtful
[32:03] These decisions were not made
lightly, and I recognized the
[32:09] thoughtful
[32:10] These decisions were not made
lightly, and I recognized the
[32:15] thoughtful
[32:16] These decisions were not made
lightly, and I recognized the
[32:22] thoughtful
[32:23] These decisions were not made
lightly, and I recognized the
[32:28] thoughtful
[32:29] These decisions were not made
lightly, and I recognized the
[32:35] thoughtful
[32:36] These decisions were not made
lightly, and I recognized the
[32:41] thoughtful
[32:42] deliberation and conversation that
went into balancing the needs of the
[32:45] community with the realities of
rising costs and aging
[32:46] infrastructure.
[32:47] deliberation and conversation that
went into balancing the needs of the
[32:50] community with the realities of
rising costs and aging
[32:51] infrastructure.
[32:54] The approved budget positions
Landsdale to maintain our high
[32:56] quality services, invest in critical
capital improvements,
[32:58] The approved budget positions
Landsdale to maintain our high
[33:00] quality services, invest in critical
capital improvements,
[33:02] and ensure the continued
award-winning reliability of our
[33:06] electric utility.
[33:07] Thank you to Council for your
leadership and partnership as we work
[33:10] together to build a stronger, more
resilient community.
[33:13] And then, really, finally,
[33:16] I want to wish everyone a happy and
healthy holiday season and a
[33:19] wonderful New Year.
[33:20] It's been a pleasure working with
everybody.
[33:22] Thank you.
[33:24] Thank you.
[33:26] Uh, comments for the Good of Borough
Council.
[33:30] Councilman Carroll.
[33:32] Who who made the cookies?
[33:34] Why there are many cookies.
[33:36] What cookies?
[33:37] Thank you very much, Mindy.
[33:38] And thank you to everybody on staff
and on council and have a very happy
[33:42] and healthy holiday season.
[33:44] Cheers.
[33:46] Thank you.
[33:47] Uh, Councilman Di Gregorio?
[33:49] Yes, thanks for the cookies. I want
to wish everybody a Merry Christmas,
[33:51] Happy New Year.
[33:53] Um, and can't wait to work with you
guys next year.
[33:58] Thank you.
[33:59] Anybody else to my right?
[34:02] To my left?
[34:04] Anyone?
[34:05] Councilman Price?
[34:06] Thanks, Madam President, I'll go.
[34:08] Um, first and probably the most
significant thing.
[34:12] Um,
[34:14] uh, I'm glad tonight we heard that as
[34:16] uh, our mayor transitions over to
join us as a councilman, uh, he has
[34:19] publicly stated that his ideas are
crazy.
[34:20] uh, our mayor transitions over to
join us as a councilman, uh, he has
[34:23] publicly stated that his ideas are
crazy.
[34:26] I want everyone to remember that.
[34:30] Um, but I just wanted to
[34:31] and I'm I might not be the best one
to to to mention this.
[34:34] So maybe somebody can can follow me
on this comment.
[34:37] But
[34:38] uh, I understand we're still
accepting applications for our junior
[34:41] council person.
[34:42] Um, and we had liked to maybe fill
that in the new year and and start
[34:44] 2026 with a junior junior council
person up here at the table.
[34:46] Um, and we had liked to maybe fill
that in the new year and and start
[34:48] 2026 with a junior junior council
person up here at the table.
[34:51] And, uh, I've been giving it a lot of
thought.
[34:52] I've been thinking about like how can
we make sure that there's a lot of
[34:55] interest and and we're really getting
the word out there about this.
[34:58] And I really don't know the best way
to do that.
[35:00] body and I look forward to hopefully
working with with somebody
[35:04] Um, I know when I was in high school,
[35:05] um,
[35:06] uh in 2026 in that capacity.
[35:07] I I would have needed something like
this opportunity explained to me.
[35:08] [silence]
[35:12] Um,
[35:13] uh,
[35:14] you know, because I wouldn't have
understood it. I I actually wasn't
[35:15] Uh, anyone, Counselman Yada?
[35:16] Um, I just wanted to quickly uh thank
[35:17] much later in life that I realized
how important
[35:18] um, paying attention to, you know,
local service and, uh, these
[35:21] Counselman Carroll for the
presentation from EDC, um,
[35:22] those of you who know I I joined
[35:23] positions uh is.
[35:24] EDC before I was appointed to
council,
[35:25] So,
[35:26] um, I'm happy to talk to anybody in
the community about this.
[35:27] Um, I I think that the facades really
represent just a
[35:28] a piece of what was achieved this
year and uh
[35:31] Um, if anybody's listening or or
wants to talk more about it,
[35:32] but I wanted to encourage
[35:33] a strong direction that has been set
[35:34] our youth to, uh, consider applying,
uh, for the junior council person uh
[35:35] for uh EDC to be even more impactful
going forward.
[35:37] position because I think it'd be a
great opportunity for someone.
[35:38] our youth to, uh, consider applying,
uh, for the junior council person uh
[35:39] so I just wanted to thank Councilman
Carroll for his uh leadership
[35:40] position because I think it'd be a
great opportunity for someone.
[35:41] in that capacity as well.
[35:42] Uh, and then also just a thank you to
Mayor Herbert for your service
[35:45] and congratulations on eight years
well served.
[35:47] [silence]
[35:50] Thank you. Anyone else?
[35:53] Wait, can I break the [pause] Go
ahead.
[35:55] Um, and it's not about me, I swear,
I'm going to still be
[35:57] here, so I don't want to talk about
that.
[35:59] Um, but I I went and served a shift
over at the Women's Shelter.
[36:03] Um, it's if you haven't done it yet,
Code Blue, sorry.
[36:06] Code Blue Women's Shelter here in
Lansdale.
[36:08] Um, I encourage everyone, I wish we
could encourage everyone to
[36:11] sign up for like one shift a month,
it's just three hours.
[36:14] Um, it's time well spent, uh it stays
with you all week,
[36:17] it's really impactful.
[36:19] Um, and there are shelters that are
closing or not opening rather
[36:22] because they're they don't have
enough volunteers
[36:24] and then those people come here.
[36:25] I believe the Norristown one is many
nights, it's just not opened.
[36:29] Um, so they are needing volunteers,
you can go online
[36:31] and sign up, there's a spreadsheet
where you can pick your hours.
[36:33] Um, you can go with a friend, two
people can go, you can bring
[36:36] a book and sit there if you're doing
an overnight shift
[36:38] um, uh so I would just encourage
folks to check that out, please.
[36:42] Thank you.
[36:43] And it is meaningful and there are
different shifts, so if
[36:45] you're not an overnight person,
[36:47] Uh, you can do an intake shift or if
you're an early morning
[36:49] person, you can do a breakfast shift.
[36:52] [silence]
[36:53] and you have two opportunities, not
just at the Wissahickon Park
[36:56] for women, but also at Trinity
Lutheran for men.
[37:02] So, Um,
[37:04] I do recommend it if you have the
time to to take a shift
[37:07] if you can. [pause]
[37:10] Uh, anybody else?
[37:13] [silence]
[37:14] Then I'll bat cleanup. Uh, I said I'd
defer some comments
[37:16] till the end.
[37:19] I just wanted to take an opportunity
uh to first thank
[37:22] uh all the department heads uh for,
[37:26] you know, as I wind down year 16 for
me,
[37:31] and uh another year of doing what we
do here in the Borough of Lansdale.
[37:37] uh thank all the department heads for
your uh dedicated service
[37:40] to this Borough,
[37:43] Um, and you know, helping me with
some of my crazy follies and
[37:48] ideas as well, particularly as it
comes to events.
[37:53] Uh, certainly your professional
services, uh,
[37:57] we appreciate you and all the work
and guidance,
[38:00] uh, and professional things you do
for us.
[38:04] Uh, thank my colleagues on council
for another great year.
[38:07] It's an honor and a privilege to
serve you
[38:11] and the community at large.
[38:14] So, especially thanks to the
community
[38:17] and the uh Borough of Lansdale
residents
[38:20] for uh coming together,
[38:24] when we gather as community, whether
there's beer there or not,
[38:27] plenty of things to do and fun to be
had, and it's just great to
[38:32] gather as a community.
[38:34] And uh, that was evidenced by the
tree lighting.
[38:39] That was really awesome. All the
feedback was positive.
[38:43] And uh, I love our little tree that
could.
[38:46] And and it will grow to the to the
mighty pine,
[38:50] uh, but it is it was uh all
beautifully done.
[38:54] And I'm just really proud to be part
of this community and and
[38:57] serve on this council.
[38:59] So, happy holidays to everybody,
Merry Christmas and of course,
[39:02] go Birds.
[39:04] [cheering noise] Wow. [pause]
[39:06] Uh, with that, I will ask if there is
any old business.
[39:09] [silence]
[39:11] Any new business?
[39:13] [silence]
[39:15] We're adjourned for 2026? Or five?
[39:18] Getting ahead of myself, right?
[39:19] [laughter]
[39:21] Wishful thinking. Thank you.
[chuckle] Yeah.