Lansdowne public meetings in 2021

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council met to discuss the 2022 Sewer Ordinance. A motion was made to adopt Ordinance 2022-06, which would keep the 2022 sewer fee unchanged from the 2021 rate.

• Ordinance 2022-06: setting 2022 sewer fee unchanged from 2021

At a special meeting on December 23, 2021, the Lansdowne Borough Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2022-06, which sets the 2022 sewer fee at the same level as 2021. The motion was made by Ms. James and seconded by Ms. Byrne, with all present members voting in favor.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-06 setting 2022 sewer fee unchanged from 2021 (unanimous)

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will vote on the 2022 budget and the 2022 real estate tax rate. The meeting includes decisions on an opioid litigation settlement and the demolition of a property at 43 South Lansdowne Avenue.

• Adoption of the 2022 Budget and Resolution 2021-35 setting 2022 real estate taxes
• Settlement agreement of opioid litigation with Janssen Pharm. Inc. and Settling Distributors
• Bids for demolition of 43 South Lansdowne Avenue
• Conditional approval of land development plans for 12 South Wycombe
• Suspension of overnight parking enforcement from 12:01 AM on 12/23/21 through 12:01 AM 1/3/22

The Lansdowne Borough Council unanimously adopted the 2022 budget and entered a settlement agreement with Janssen Pharm. Inc. and settling distributors regarding opioid litigation. The council also approved several resolutions, including the 2022 CDBG application, a tax anticipation note, real estate tax rate, and performance evaluations. Additionally, they authorized bids for sewer maintenance and demolition, offered a full-time officer position, and approved land development plans for 12 South Wycombe.

• Adopted 2022 Budget (unanimous)
• Entered settlement agreement with Janssen Pharm. Inc. and Settling Distributors (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-33 authorizing 2022 CDBG application (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-34 authorizing Tax Anticipation Note (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-35 setting real estate tax for 2022 (unanimous)
• Advertised for bids for demolition of 43 South Lansdowne Avenue (unanimous)
• Offered FT officer position to Officer Lassiter (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-37 approving land development plans for 12 South Wycombe (unanimous)

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will hold a CDBG public hearing and vote on the 2022 sewer fee and millage rate. The body will also consider several employee bonuses and a fee waiver for the HLTC.

• Ordinance 2021-06 setting the 2022 sewer fee
• Ordinance 2021-07 setting the 2022 millage rate
• Waiver of $10,418.10 seepage bed easement fee for the HLTC
• $3,000 bonus for Chief Rutherford
• $100 holiday bonus for FT/PT employees and $100 Covid-19 stipend for LFC volunteers

Borough Council Meetings

Borough Council will vote on purchasing 43 South Lansdowne Avenue and setting the 2022 tax millage, sewer fee, and trash fee. The body will also consider a police body camera policy and a CDBG 2022 application.

• Resolution 2022-31 to purchase 43 South Lansdowne Avenue
• Ordinance 2021-07 setting the 2022 tax millage
• Ordinance 202-06 setting the 2022 sewer fee and Resolution 2022-32 setting the 2022 trash fee
• Contribution of $2,300 to Friendship Senior Center
• Adoption of Police Body Camera Policy

Council approved the 2022 budget with a 5% real estate tax rate reduction and no tax increase, moving $200,000 into Capital Reserves. It also adopted resolutions setting the 2022 trash fee at $363 per unit and advertising ordinances for the 2022 tax millage and sewer fee. Council approved purchasing 43 South Lansdowne Avenue, adopting police body cameras, and contributing $2,300 to the Senior Friendship Circle.

• Approved 2022 budget with 5% tax rate reduction and $200,000 moved to Capital Reserves
• Adopted Resolution 2021-31 to purchase 43 South Lansdowne Avenue
• Advertised Ordinance 2021-07 setting 2022 tax millage
• Advertised Ordinance 2021-06 setting 2022 sewer fee
• Adopted Resolution 2021-32 setting 2022 trash fee at $363 per unit
• Adopted police body cameras
• Approved $2,300 contribution to Senior Friendship Circle
• Suspended parking meters in central business district Dec 22, 2021 – Jan 3, 2022

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will consider several Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) for property improvements on Baltimore Avenue and North Lansdowne Avenue. The body will also vote on a PennDOT grant for bicycle facilities and the appointment of a Parks and Recreation Board member.

• COAs for signage and improvements at 21 West Baltimore Ave, 61 East Baltimore Ave, 55 East Baltimore Ave, and 3-13 North Lansdowne Ave
• Resolution 2021-29 for a PennDOT Multi-modal grant for bicycle facilities
• Appointment of Jessica Pointer to the Parks and Recreation Board
• Motion to advertise the preliminary 2022 Budget
• Advertising agreement with the LSO (dollar amount not specified)

The Lansdowne Borough Council approved a PennDOT multi-modal grant for bicycle facilities (6-1), authorized advertising the preliminary 2022 budget, and issued four certificates of appropriateness for building improvements. The budget preview includes a 5% real estate tax decrease and no trash fee increase. All other action items passed unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-29 for PennDOT multi-modal grant for bicycle facilities (6-1)
• Authorized advertising the preliminary 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Issued COA 2021-16 for façade improvements at 3-13 North Lansdowne Avenue (unanimous)
• Issued COA 2021-17 for signage/porch at 21 West Baltimore Avenue (unanimous)
• Issued COA 2021-18 for façade at 61 East Baltimore Avenue (unanimous)
• Issued COA 2021-19 for signage at 55 East Baltimore Avenue (unanimous)
• Appointed Jessica Pointer to Parks and Recreation Board (unanimous)
• Approved $150 advertising agreement with Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra (unanimous)

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This agenda contains only the meeting header and location; no specific agenda items are listed. The document is procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions detailed.

The Lansdowne Borough Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-27, establishing a Complete Streets policy to guide future street and sidewalk improvements. The council also unanimously rejected all bids for the McKinley Tot Lot Park development after receiving a high bid. Several appointments were made to borough boards, and the council authorized payment of bills.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-27 establishing a Complete Streets policy (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for McKinley Tot Lot Park development (unanimous)
• Appointed Christine Du Bois-Buxbaum to the EAC for term expiring 10/20/2024 (unanimous)
• Appointed Corey Smith to the Shade Tree Commission for term expiring 10/20/2024 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of bills for the period (unanimous)
• Tabled COA's motion
• Approved agenda with date correction (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Borough Council Meetings

Borough Council will consider a contract with URDC for a Comprehensive Plan and a fee schedule for sanitary sewer connections. The body will also review land development plans for 17 South Highland Avenue and a resolution supporting the Pro Act Senate Bill.

• Contract with URDC to develop a Comprehensive Plan
• Ordinance 2021-xx to set a tapping fee schedule for sanitary sewer connections
• Land development plans for 17 South Highland Avenue
• Resolution 2021-27 supporting the Pro Act Senate Bill
• Expenditure of up to $2,500 for National Night Out

The Lansdowne Borough Council approved the land development plan for 17 S. Highland Ave., a multi-use project with 26 apartment units, and entered a contract with URDC for a Comprehensive Plan. The tapping fee ordinance was tabled. Council also adopted a resolution supporting the Pro Act Senate Bill and approved several other action items.

• Approved land development plan for 17 S. Highland Ave. (unanimous)
• Entered contract with URDC for Comprehensive Plan services (unanimous)
• Tabled tapping fee ordinance
• Adopted Resolution 2021-27 supporting Pro Act Senate Bill (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of bills (unanimous)
• Approved Ad Hoc Committee for Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Expended up to $2,500 for Community Safety Day (unanimous)
• Entered grant sub-recipient agreement with Historic Lansdowne Theater Corporation (unanimous)

Borough Council Meetings

Borough Council will consider ordinances regarding parking restrictions for bike lanes and the regulation of telecommunication antennas. The body will also review a sanitary sewer tapping fee schedule and a communications services agreement with Dandelions Digital.

• Ordinance 2021-04 to restrict parking and auto travel direction for bike lanes
• Ordinance 2021-05 regulating telecommunication antennas
• Ordinance 2021-0x to set a tapping fee schedule for sanitary sewer connections
• Agreement with Dandelions Digital for communication services
• $50 Honorarium for Francesca Merritt for Pow/Mia Remembrance

The Lansdowne Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2021-04 to restrict parking and auto travel direction to enable bike lanes, with one opposing vote. The council also authorized payment of bills, advertised a new ordinance regulating telecommunication antennas, and tabled a motion to advertise a tapping fee schedule. Several resolutions and agreements were approved, including a contract with Dandelions Digital for communication services and support letters for grant applications.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-04 restricting parking and auto travel direction for bike lanes (voice vote, 1 opposed)
• Authorized payment of bills for the period (unanimous)
• Advertised Ordinance 2021-05 regulating telecommunication antennas (unanimous)
• Tabled motion to advertise ordinance for a tapping fee schedule
• Adopted Resolution 2021-26 recognizing Delaware County Arts Week (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Dandelions Digital for communication services (unanimous)
• Issued letter of support for East Lansdowne Borough's Delco Greenways Grant application (unanimous)
• Issued $50 honorarium for Francesca Merritt for POW/MIA remembrance (unanimous)

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Lansdowne Borough Council is meeting to receive reports from the mayor, police chief, fire marshal, and fire chief, and to hear public comment. Under old business, they will discuss emergency preparedness, a ladder truck request, fire house grants, a security camera registration program, and National Night Out. New business includes updates on COVID-19 resources, police body cameras and policy, hiring a full-time officer, police manual updates, parking issues, Board of Health implementation, and the 2022 budget. The agenda is largely discussion and status updates, with no final votes listed.

• LFC Vehicles - Ladder Truck Request/Proposal
• Grants for Fire House
• Police Body Camera - Update and Policy Update
• Hiring full-time officer - status
• Budget - 2022

Borough Council Meetings

The Lansdowne Borough Council is meeting to consider a range of action items, including adopting an ordinance for electronic ticketing, hiring a new police officer, and approving various grants and agreements. The agenda includes several routine motions for payments, appointments, and event permits, as well as a resolution for a grant application for a pedestrian bridge.

• Ordinance 2021-03 on electronic ticketing service
• Resolution 2021-24 for Delco Greenways grant for Darby Creek pedestrian bridge
• Hire Michael Oulouhojian as full-time police officer
• Agreement with PES for evaluation of heat generation options in Borough Hall
• Purchase Halloween decoration material for up to $900

The Lansdowne Borough Council held a virtual business meeting on September 7, 2021, and unanimously approved all action items. Key decisions included adopting Ordinance 2021-03 for electronic ticketing service, a resolution for a Delco Greenways grant application for a Darby Creek pedestrian bridge, hiring a full-time police officer, and authorizing various permits and agreements. The meeting was originally scheduled for September 1 but was cancelled due to tornado warnings.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-03 for electronic ticketing service (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-24 for Delco Greenways grant application for Darby Creek pedestrian bridge (unanimous)
• Hired Michael Oulouhojian as full-time police officer (unanimous)
• Executed Declaration of Public Trust for Reservoir Park (unanimous)
• Appointed Jim Klingler to Zoning Hearing Board (unanimous)
• Authorized Lansdowne Arts Board to hold Free Fair on Sept 19 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of purple lights up to $150 and Halloween decorations up to $900 (unanimous)
• Directed solicitor to draft statement to ZHB in support of group homes (unanimous)

Borough Council Meetings

Lansdowne Borough Council will consider several ordinances, including parking restrictions for bike lanes and a new electronic ticketing service. The body will also vote on police hiring and various community grants and agreements.

• Ordinance 2021-04 to restrict parking and auto travel direction for bike lanes
• Ordinance 2021-03 regarding electronic ticketing service
• Motion to hire Michael Oulouhojian as a full-time police officer
• Motion to advertise a tap fee schedule for sanitary sewer connections
• Spending authorizations for Halloween decorations (up to $900) and purple lights (up to $150)

Borough Council Meetings

Borough Council is deciding on several infrastructure contracts, including bicycle facilities and a ladder fire truck. The body is also discussing updates to the zoning code and sanitary sewer tapping fees.

• Contract award to Quick Lot for installation of Bicycle Facilities
• Agreement with Seagraves Fire Apparatus LLC for purchase of a ladder fire truck
• Ordinance 2021-0x to set a tapping fee schedule for sanitary sewer connections
• 2022 MMO payments: $495,420 for Police Pension and $145,350 for Non-uniform Pension
• Proposed amendment to the definition of Single Family in the zoning code

The Lansdowne Borough Council approved a $185,826.19 contract with Quick Lot Pavement Marking Specialists for bicycle facilities, and authorized advertising ordinances for bike lane parking restrictions and electronic ticketing. They also entered agreements for a mural on Green Avenue, comprehensive plan consulting with URDC, and a new ladder fire truck, while tabling a motion to advertise a sewer tapping fee ordinance. Numerous resolutions were adopted, including recognizing POW-MIA Day, Overdose Awareness Day, and the 9/11 anniversary.

• Awarded $185,826.19 contract to Quick Lot Pavement Marking Specialists for bicycle facilities (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising ordinance to restrict parking and auto travel for bike lanes (unanimous)
• Entered agreement with WPSD for mural on Green Avenue (passed, Ms. English voted nay)
• Entered agreement with URDC for Comprehensive Plan consulting (unanimous)
• Executed agreement with Seagraves Fire Apparatus for ladder fire truck (unanimous)
• Tabled motion to advertise ordinance setting sewer tapping fee schedule
• Adopted Resolution 2021-20 recognizing POW-MIA Day (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-21 recognizing Overdose Awareness Day (unanimous)

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Lansdowne Borough Council Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss updates on arts, community development block grants, and the American Rescue Plan, as well as zoning and code issues. They will also consider resolutions on Overdose Awareness Day, POW/MIA recognition, and Complete Streets. Public comment is included.

• CDBG and American Rescue Plan updates
• Zoning Hearing Board update and Codes—Definition of Family
• Overdose Awareness Day Resolution
• POW/MIA Resolution
• Complete Streets Resolution

Borough Council Meetings

Borough Council will hold a public meeting to discuss and vote on Zoning Ordinance 2021-02 regarding Group Living Arrangements. The body will also consider several resolutions, personnel hires, and infrastructure contracts.

• Zoning Ordinance 2021-02 regarding Group Living Arrangements
• Awarding 2021 Paving Program Base bid to Meco Constructors
• Modifying expense limit for a new loader to $65,000
• Application to OHCD for a demolition grant for 215 Maple Avenue
• Resolution 2021-16 terminating the Lansdowne Landing Board

The Lansdowne Borough Council held a virtual general meeting on July 21, 2021, and took several actions. They adopted Ordinance 2021-02 regarding group living arrangements, hired Donna Long as Borough Treasurer, and awarded the 2021 Paving Program base bid to Meco Construction. The council also tabled a mural agreement with the school district, adopted multiple resolutions, and approved various other items.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-02 on group living arrangements (unanimous)
• Hired Donna Long as Borough Treasurer (unanimous)
• Awarded 2021 Paving Program base bid to Meco Construction (unanimous)
• Tabled mural agreement with WPSD (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-16 terminating Lansdowne Landing Board (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-18 regarding fireworks (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Jack Lyons as full-time Patrolman (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-20 accepting property from UAA (unanimous)

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will consider several Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) for signage, windows, and banners. The body will also vote on a Park and Recreation Board appointment and the acceptance of a police employment list.

• COA for signage at 26 North Lansdowne Avenue
• COA for new window at 35 South Lansdowne Avenue
• COA for World War One and Welcome to Lansdowne banners
• Appointment of Joseph Grub to the Park and Recreation board
• Acceptance of the Certified List for Police employment from the Civil Service Commission

The Lansdowne Borough Council approved a painted Black Lives Matter mural on Green Avenue, subject to an agreement, and resumed park permitting at The Landing and Hoffman Park pavilion. The council also approved several certificates of appropriateness, additional banners, and a video promotion agreement. Several items, including the arts council and a sober living residence request, were tabled for further review.

• Approved WPSD Black Lives Matter mural on Green Avenue (unanimous)
• Resumed park permitting at The Landing and Hoffman Park pavilion (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of up to 25 additional banners for up to $4,500 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with CGI for video promotion (unanimous)
• Issued certificates of appropriateness for signage, window, and banners (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Michael Mills from Park and Recreation Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Joseph Grub to Park and Recreation Board (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of bills (unanimous)

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will consider the purchase of the Famiglia Parcel and the ratification of a DEP Grant Agreement. Members will also vote on reopening the library and applying for American Rescue Plan Funds.

• Resolution 2021-15 to purchase the Famiglia Parcel
• Ratification of DEP Grant Agreement 902-020-2020
• Trade-in of a backhoe for the purchase of a loader
• Allocation of up to $500 to the EAC for printing
• Use of Owen Avenue Lot for a pride celebration on June 26th

The Lansdowne Borough Council approved a phased library reopening, authorized applying for American Rescue Plan funds, and voted to trade in a backhoe for a new loader. It also adopted a resolution to purchase the Famiglia parcel and ratified a DEP grant agreement. All action items passed unanimously.

• Authorized payment of bills for the period (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-15 to purchase the Famiglia Parcel (unanimous)
• Approved rider for the Famiglia property transaction (unanimous)
• Ratified DEP Grant Agreement 902-020-2020 (unanimous)
• Approved trade-in of backhoe and purchase of a loader (unanimous)
• Approved application for American Rescue Plan Funds (unanimous)
• Approved library reopening plan (unanimous)
• Approved solicitor attendance at Upper Darby zoning hearing for 41 S. Union Ave (unanimous)

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will review several action items including resolutions for LGBTQIA month and Juneteenth. The meeting also includes discussions on group homes, police vehicles, and professional design services.

• Advertise Ordinance 2021-01 regarding Group Homes
• Adopt Resolution 2021-13 recognizing LGBTQIA month
• Adopt Resolution 2021-13 recognizing Juneteenth Day
• Issue Certificates of Appropriateness for properties on East Baltimore Avenue and North Lansdowne Avenue
• Enter NV5 agreement for professional design services for Veterans and Highland Lots

The Lansdowne Borough Council approved reopening the tennis and basketball courts for public use, with the Mayor breaking a 3-3 tie. The council also voted to reopen Borough Hall to all employees on June 30th and to the public for business on July 26th, and to open the police department for weekday public business starting June 1st. Additionally, the council approved advertising a zoning ordinance revision for group homes, issued several certificates of appropriateness, and authorized the purchase of new borough banners and a police vehicle.

• Reopened tennis and basketball courts for public use (4-3, Mayor broke tie)
• Opened Borough Hall to all employees June 30th (unanimous)
• Opened Borough Hall for public business July 26th (unanimous)
• Opened police department for weekday public business June 1st (unanimous)
• Advertised zoning ordinance 2021-01 for group homes (unanimous)
• Issued certificates of appropriateness for 7 properties (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 16 borough banners (unanimous)
• Authorized police vehicle purchase from Folcroft Borough, not to exceed $10,000

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will review updates regarding police body cameras, the hiring process for a full-time officer, and a replacement vehicle for the K9 officer. The meeting also includes discussions on fire department equipment and local safety initiatives.

• Ladder truck request/proposal for LFC Vehicles
• Police body camera updates and policy updates
• Hiring process for a full-time police officer
• Replacement vehicle request for the K9 officer
• Parking safety and handicap access at McKinley Tot Lot

Borough Council Meetings

This is the agenda for the Lansdowne Borough Council meeting on May 5, 2021. The agenda text provided contains only the meeting location and contact information, with no listed agenda items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in this document.

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The Lansdowne Borough Council approved the 2021 paving program, a resolution for county liquid fuels aid, an agreement with the LEDC, and a letter supporting the county 911 RCAP application. It also accepted a HARB resignation, appointed a new member, deferred HLTC escrow arrears, approved a LAB virtual show, and adopted a resolution recognizing Asian Pacific Heritage Month. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2021 paving program (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-11 for county liquid fuels aid (unanimous)
• Entered into agreement with LEDC (unanimous)
• Issued letter supporting Delaware County 911 RCAP application (unanimous)
• Accepted John Gould's resignation from HARB (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Jozwiak to HARB (unanimous)
• Deferred HLTC escrow arrears to building permit issuance (unanimous)
• Approved LAB virtual show at 2020 House (unanimous)

Borough Council Meetings

This agenda provides only the meeting date, time, and location for the Lansdowne Borough Council meeting on April 21, 2021, with no specific agenda items listed. The document is procedural boilerplate, containing no decisions, discussions, or action items.

The Lansdowne Borough Council voted 4-2 against adopting the Covanta Resolution, which would have opposed sending trash to the Chester incinerator and called for a study. The council also approved payments, appointed representatives to the Delaware County Tax Collection Committee, allowed a Lansdowne Votes sign on Borough Green, and closed streets for the July 4th parade. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were reports or discussions.

• Covanta Resolution not adopted (4-2)
• Authorized payment of bills (unanimous)
• Appointed Craig Totaro as borough representative to Delaware County Tax Collection Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Mary Young as deputy representative to Delaware County Tax Collection Committee (unanimous)
• Allowed Lansdowne Votes sign on Borough Green (unanimous)
• Closed streets on July 3 for 4th of July parade route, July 5 rain date (unanimous)

Borough Council Meetings

The Public Safety Committee is reviewing updates on the purchase and policy creation for police body cameras. The body is also discussing the process for hiring a full-time officer and updates to the police department's Use of Force Policy.

• Update on police body camera purchase and policy review
• Process for hiring a full-time police officer
• Police department Use of Force Policy manual update
• Ladder Truck Request/Proposal for LFC Vehicles
• Security camera volunteer registration program

Borough Council Meetings

This agenda contains only the meeting's location and contact information, with no listed agenda items. The Borough Council meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2021, but no decisions or discussions are specified.

Borough Council Meetings

Borough Council is meeting to vote on several service contracts and infrastructure projects. The agenda includes decisions on police equipment, surveying services, and the update of the Borough Comprehensive Plan.

• Purchase of body cameras via Master Service Agreement with WatchGuard Video, Inc.
• Solicitation of proposals from planning consultants to update the Borough Comprehensive Plan
• Recycling event with a cost not to exceed $3500
• Building & Properties Maintenance contract award to Donald E. Reisinger
• Agreement with H. Gilroy Damon Associates, Inc. for surveying services

The Lansdowne Borough Council held its virtual business meeting on April 6, 2021, and took several actions. The council unanimously approved the agenda, prior minutes, and a series of action items, including ratifying the SEIU sanitation contract, awarding a building maintenance contract, and authorizing a police body camera purchase. A resolution on zero waste was tabled by a 6-1 vote pending further information, and a request to use The Landing for a wine tasting event was denied.

• Approved agenda and minutes of March 3, 2021 meeting (unanimous).
• Ratified agreement with SEIU for sanitation workers (unanimous).
• Awarded Building & Properties Maintenance contract to Donald E. Reisinger (unanimous).
• Authorized Master Service Agreement with WatchGuard Video for police body cameras (unanimous).
• Tabled Resolution 2021-10 on zero waste by 6-1 vote.
• Denied request to use The Landing for a wine tasting event.
• Authorized recycling event at cost not to exceed $3,500 (unanimous).
• Authorized RFP for ladder truck specs (unanimous).

Borough Council Meetings

The Lansdowne Borough Council is holding its regular general meeting with routine reports and several action items. Key votes include disbursing $15,000 to the LEDC, adopting a Fair Housing Month resolution, and removing and replacing a street tree at 27 North Lansdowne Avenue. The agenda also includes old business items like the Verizon small cell agreement and body camera policy, plus new business on the American Rescue Plan.

• Motion to disburse $15,000 to the LEDC
• Motion to adopt Resolution 2021-07 recognizing April as Fair Housing Month
• Motion to remove street tree at 27 North Lansdowne Avenue
• Motion to replace street tree at 27 North Lansdowne Avenue, 5 south of adjacent driveway
• Motion to appoint Kate Clifford to HARB for three-year term expiring 3/17/2024

The Lansdowne Borough Council approved several action items, including a $15,000 advance to the LEDC, the appointment of Kate Clifford to the HARB, and Resolution 2021-07 recognizing April as Fair Housing Month. The council also voted to remove and replace a diseased street tree at 27 N. Lansdowne Avenue. All votes were unanimous.

• Authorized payment of bills for the period (unanimous)
• Appointed Kate Clifford to HARB for three-year term expiring 3/17/2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-07 recognizing April as Fair Housing Month (unanimous)
• Removed street tree at 27 N. Lansdowne Avenue (unanimous)
• Replaced street tree at 27 N. Lansdowne Avenue 5' south of adjacent driveway (unanimous)
• Advanced $15,000 to LEDC prior to signing of contract (unanimous)
• Sponsored DCVA Clean-up Day (unanimous)
• Approved solicitation of private web camera locations (unanimous)

Borough Council Meetings

The Lansdowne Borough Council is holding a regular meeting at the Municipal Building. The agenda provided contains only the meeting's location and contact information, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

Council unanimously approved a change order for a half-lane street repair on Stratford Avenue, costing $71,600, funded by the Sewer Fund. They also approved payment of bills and adopted a Women's History Month resolution. The meeting included reports on police activity, ongoing projects, and a consensus to move forward with the HLTC seepage basin plan.

• Approved agenda and minutes of the February 3, 2021 meeting (unanimous).
• Authorized payment of bills for the period (unanimous).
• Authorized change order for Stratford Avenue half mill and overlay (unanimous).
• Adopted Women's History Month resolution (unanimous).
• Consensus to move forward with the HLTC seepage basin plan.
• Consensus to approve a change order for a half lane street repair on Stratford Avenue.
• Moved to executive session for litigation and personnel issues (unanimous).
• Adjourned meeting at 8:36 p.m. (unanimous).

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council is meeting to vote on several action items including parking permit limits, business signage, and committee reappointments. Key decisions involve a body camera lease agreement and a design contract for the McKinley Tot Lot.

• Adopt Ordinance 2021-01 limiting parking permits per household to five
• Award Eastern Delaware County Bicycle Planning contract to Bergmann PC
• Award McKinley Tot Lot design to Studio Ludo not to exceed $35,000
• Enter a five-year lease agreement with Watchguard Body Cameras for $54,780
• Authorize filing of petition for conservator at 215 Maple Avenue

The Lansdowne Borough Council approved a five-year lease for 12 police body cameras from WatchGuard, adopted an ordinance limiting parking permits to five per household, and awarded contracts for bicycle planning and a tot lot design. The council also ratified the police chief's employment agreement, issued several certificates of appropriateness, and authorized a conservator petition for a property.

• Approved WatchGuard body camera lease, 5 years, $54,780 total (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-01 limiting parking permits to 5 per household (5-1)
• Awarded TCDI bicycle planning contract to Bergmann PC (unanimous)
• Awarded McKinley Tot Lot design to Studio Ludo, not to exceed $35,000 (unanimous)
• Ratified employment agreement with Police Chief Kenneth Rutherford (unanimous)
• Issued COA to 12 N. Lansdowne Ave for signage (Cindia Hair Boutique) (unanimous)
• Reappointed Violet Brown, Roland Noreika, Ryan Berley to HARB (unanimous)
• Authorized conservator petition for 215 N. Maple Ave (unanimous)

Borough Council Meetings

This agenda for the Lansdowne Borough Council meeting on February 10, 2021, contains only the meeting location and contact information, with no listed agenda items. It appears to be procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or discussions outlined.

Borough Council Meetings

The Lansdowne Borough Council is holding its regular business meeting with a mix of routine approvals and several notable action items. The council will vote on a change to the one-way direction on Scottdale Road related to a bicycle facilities plan, post signage and send letters to residents about the Gateway Slope Project, and request a one-year RCAP grant extension for HLTC. It will also consider appointments to boards, $250 donations to two watershed associations, and a Black History Month resolution.

• Motion to change direction of one-way on Scottdale Road for bicycle facilities plan
• Motion to post project sign and issue letter to property owners adjacent to Gateway Slope Project
• Motion to request one-year RCAP grant extension for HLTC from Office of the Budget
• Motion to make $250 donations each to DCVA and CRC watershed associations
• Motion to adopt Resolution 2021-05 recognizing February 2021 Black History Month

Council approved a $6,500 change order to reverse the one-way direction of the Scottdale Road bicycle facilities plan, with a 6-1 vote. They also reappointed board members, extended donations, and adopted a Black History Month resolution. The 98 McKinley Avenue property sale was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved Scottdale Road bike lane change order (6-1)
• Tabled 98 McKinley Avenue property sale
• Reappointed Gene Wayne to Darby Creek Joint Authority (unanimous)
• Extended $250 donations to DCVA and CRC watershed associations (unanimous)
• Appointed Charlene Bennett to Environmental Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jack Kelly, Ron Bailey Ford, Michael Mills to Parks/Recreation Board (unanimous)
• Requested one-year RCAP grant extension for HLTC (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-05 for Black History Month (unanimous)

Borough Council Meetings

The Lansdowne Borough Council general meeting on January 20, 2021, includes routine approvals, committee reports, and several action items. The council will vote on limiting parking permits to 5 per household, promoting a Safe Cam program, reappointing a HARB member, appointing a Junior Council Person, and adopting a Lunar New Year resolution. Old business includes body camera policy and parking permit ordinance discussions.

• Motion to draft and advertise parking ordinance limiting permits to 5 per household
• Motion to authorize promoting Safe Cam Program in the Borough
• Motion to reappoint Gene Wayne to HARB for term ending 1/20/2024
• Motion to adopt Resolution 2021-04 recognizing Lunar New Year
• Motion to send letter of support for COVID vaccination priority for teachers

The Lansdowne Borough Council approved several actions, including a lease for police body cameras with cloud storage, a revision to the parking permit ordinance limiting permits to five per household, and a letter of support for prioritizing teachers in COVID-19 vaccination. The council also reappointed Gene Wayne to the HARB, appointed Nhaomi Lartey as Junior Council Person, adopted a Lunar New Year resolution, and authorized a voluntary Safe Cams program. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved lease option for police body cameras with cloud storage and upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved drafting and advertising revision to parking ordinance limiting permits to five per household (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for including teachers in COVID-19 vaccination priority (unanimous)
• Reappointed Gene Wayne to HARB for term ending 1/20/2014 (unanimous)
• Appointed Nhaomi Lartey as Junior Council Person for term ending 1/20/2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-04 recognizing Lunar New Year (unanimous)
• Authorized promoting and facilitating voluntary Safe Cams program (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Resolution 2021-02 regarding Council Committee decorum (unanimous)

Borough Council Meetings

The Lansdowne Borough Council is holding its regular business meeting. The council will vote on several action items, including resolutions to acquire land for parking, adopt committee standard operating procedures, and ratify year-end bonuses for 2020. They will also discuss old business, including a DELCORA resolution and a Dukes Root Control mapping project.

• Resolution 2021-01: acquisition of land for parking
• Resolution 2021-02: Borough Committee's and SOP's
• Resolution 2021-03: Impeachment and invocation of Article 25
• Motion to ratify year-end bonuses for 2020
• Motion to reappoint Suzanne McElroy as chair of the Vacancy Board