Media public meetings in 2023

Borough Council

The Council will meet to adopt the final 2024 General, Capital, Liquid Fuels, and Recreation budgets. They will also review the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan and several fee and contract resolutions.

• Adoption of the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan
• Approval of $46,356.99 Axon proposal for body worn cameras
• Resolution #2023-37 setting the 2024 Millage Rate
• Renewal of Dandelions Digital communications contract for $3,500 per month
• Advertisement of bids for Philip Green Park and Plum Street Park projects

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is holding a public hearing to discuss projects for the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The agenda includes public comment periods, allowing residents to provide input on the proposed projects.

• Public hearing on FY2024 Community Development Block Grant projects
• Two public comment periods for resident input

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is holding a public hearing to consider Resolution #2020-xx, which would approve an intermunicipal transfer of a PLCB-issued retail liquor license to 2 South Orange Street, Media, PA, requested by Departure, LLC. The agenda includes public comment periods before and after the consideration. No other substantive items are listed.

• Consider Resolution #2020-xx for intermunicipal transfer of retail liquor license to 2 South Orange Street
• Applicant: Departure, LLC
• Public comment periods scheduled

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss and consider several key items, including the final 2024 budgets, the millage rate, and the Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes potential contracts, fee increases, and a liquor license transfer request. Public comment is accepted via email.

• Consider adoption of Final 2024 General, Capital, Liquid Fuels and Recreation budgets
• Consider Resolution #2023-xx setting the 2024 Millage Rate
• Consider proposal from Axon for body worn cameras
• Consider renewal of Dandelions Digital contract at $3,500/month for 2024
• Consider liquor license transfer to 2 South Orange Street

Shade Tree Commission

The Borough of Media Shade Tree Commission is meeting to discuss trees located behind the firehouse and provide an update on sidewalk discussions.

• Discussion of trees behind the firehouse
• Update on sidewalk talk

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will discuss the Third Street project team structure, including interviews with Virdian and JMT, review Plum Street bid documents, consider potential 2024 CDBG projects, and discuss a food truck ordinance.

• Interview with Virdian and JMT for Third Street project team
• Review of Plum Street bid documents
• Discussion of potential 2024 CDBG projects
• Food truck ordinance discussion

Properties and Public Works Committee

The Properties and Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss two items: bid documents for a project at Phillip Green Park, with a representative attending to discuss plans, and plans for the second floor of the Carriage House, with a Media Youth Center representative attending. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion only. The meeting concludes with adjournment.

• Discussion of Phillip Green Park bid documents with a representative present
• Discussion of Carriage House second-floor plans with Media Youth Center representative

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is meeting to consider several administrative and financial items, including the adoption of the preliminary 2024 budgets for the General, Capital, Liquid Fuels, and Recreation funds. They will also vote on contracts for sidewalk and highway maintenance, a lease for a digital postage system, and a funding request from the Media Theater. Additionally, the council will consider an ordinance regulating perpendicular signs, several mass gathering permits for community events, and appointments to the Recreation Board and Environmental Advisory Council.

• Adoption of preliminary 2024 General, Capital, Liquid Fuels, and Recreation budgets
• Contract with Albert G. Cipolloni Jr & Sons, Inc. for sidewalk maintenance
• Contract with DePaul and Company Inc. for borough highways and inlet maintenance
• Lease proposal from KBS for upgraded Digital Postage System
• Mass gathering permits for Winter/Summer Farmer's Markets, New Year's Eve Ball drop, and Spring Art Show

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board is meeting to review a budget update and plan upcoming holiday activities. The board will also review recent events including the Halloween Parade and Senior Luncheon.

• Budget update
• Santa Event on 12/9
• Holiday Decorating Contest
• Winter Solstice Light Night on 12/21
• Holly Jolly Challenge via Goosechase App

Environmental Advisory Council

The Media Environmental Advisory Council is meeting to discuss updates on several environmental initiatives, including a bike plan revision, electric vehicle infrastructure, and a light pollution ordinance. The agenda also includes updates on mosquito spray drift, Bird Town Pennsylvania, and community choice aggregation. No final decisions are listed; most items are status updates and discussions.

• Bike Plan Revision
• Electronic Vehicle Infrastructure Update
• Light Pollution Ordinance Update
• Community Choice Aggregation Update
• Mosquito Spray Drift Update

Planning Commission

The Media Borough Planning Commission is meeting to review and potentially accept the agenda and minutes from September 2023. The main item is a zoning review of a draft amendment to Chapter 311.E-5, which would allow additional perpendicular signage in the ROA District. The meeting also includes public comment and officer/committee reports.

• Review of draft Chapter 311.E-5 Signs in the ROA District to allow additional perpendicular signage
• Public comment period
• Review and accept minutes from September 2023

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and consider several agenda items, including the adoption of preliminary 2024 budgets, various maintenance contracts, and appointments to boards. The meeting includes public comment periods and reports from borough officials.

• Consider adoption of preliminary 2024 General, Capital, Liquid Fuels and Recreation budgets
• Consider sidewalk maintenance contract with Albert G. Cipolloni Jr & Sons, Inc.
• Consider highways and inlet maintenance contract with DePaul and Company Inc.
• Consider 63-month lease for Digital Postage System from KBS at $115/month (current $129)
• Consider mass gathering permits for Winter/Summer Farmer's Markets, New Year's Eve Ball drop, and Spring Art Show

Public Safety Committee

The Media Borough Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss traffic safety issues, mass gathering permits for upcoming events, and updates from the police and fire departments. The agenda includes reports from the mayor, engineer, police chief, and fire chief, as well as a discussion on residential parking.

• Public comment on traffic safety issues
• Mass gathering permits for Media Farmer's Market, New Year's Eve Balldrop, and 2024 Spring Arts Show
• State Street camera update and infrastructure updates
• Police body camera updates and Chief Egan's concerns
• Discussion on residential parking

Properties and Public Works Committee

The Properties and Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss the Media Youth Center's Carriage House and receive an update on the parking garage. The agenda contains only these two discussion items and adjournment, with no detailed proposals or decisions listed.

• Media Youth Center – Carriage House discussion
• Parking Garage update

Borough Council

Media Borough Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving bills, a lease, a grant, and several appointments. They will also consider a request for free parking in a downtown garage during the holidays and a proposal for zero-waste consulting.

• Approval of Carriage House lease with State Rep. Jennifer O'Mara's office
• Resolution #2023-32 for Ridge Road TASA grant language change
• Amendment to NV5 agreement for Philip Green Park project
• Complimentary parking in Baltimore Avenue garage Nov 23, 2023 – Jan 1, 2024
• Payment of bills totaling $1,108,834.92

Environmental Advisory Council

The Media Environmental Advisory Council is meeting to discuss updates on mosquito spray drift, Bird Town Pennsylvania, the bike plan revision, electric vehicle infrastructure, community choice aggregation, and a light pollution ordinance. They will also handle administrative items including approving minutes, addressing a vacancy, and a budget request update.

• Mosquito Spray Drift Update
• Bike Plan Revision – Next Steps
• Electronic Vehicle Infrastructure Update
• Community Choice Aggregation Update
• Light Pollution Ordinance Update

Shade Tree Commission

The Media Shade Tree Commission is meeting to discuss sidewalk versus street trees, receive public comment, and evaluate multiple resident requests for tree removal or replacement. The commission will consider specific trees on W. State Street, S. Olive Street, behind the Firehouse, S. Orange Street, N. Olive Street, and at Front and Edgmont Streets.

• 401 & 412 W State Street - trees requested for removal
• 2 trees on S. Olive between State and Baker Streets - removal requested by Arianos owner due to slipping hazards from seeds
• Crepe Myrtles in parking lot behind Firehouse - evaluation requested by Matthew Hatton
• 415 S Orange Street - tree root damaging brick sidewalk; root cutting requested by Brent of Media Real Estate
• 500 N Olive Street - one dead tree and one Bradford Pear to be replaced; overhead wires noted

Recreation Board

The Media Recreation Board is meeting to discuss and decide on several upcoming community events, including the Halloween Parade, Yard Games/Pep Rally, Book Shop & Café, and Winter Wonderland/Holiday Stroll. They will also decide whether to move forward with the Scavify app this year or wait until 2024. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Halloween Parade update and action items
• Decision on Scavify: move ahead or wait until 2024
• Winter Wonderland/Holiday Stroll/Holiday Decorating Contest planning
• Senior Luncheon entertainment and Rec Board representatives
• Yard Games/Pep Rally and Book Shop & Café discussions

Properties and Public Works Committee

The Properties and Public Works Committee is meeting to receive an update on the Ridge Rd. Stormwater Project and to discuss whether additional Public Works personnel are needed. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Ridge Rd. Stormwater Project update
• Discussion on additional Public Works personnel

Public Safety Committee

The Media Borough Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss public safety matters, including a mass gathering permit for the Faith and Blue event, updates on State Street cameras and infrastructure, police and fire department reports, and a continued discussion on residential parking.

• Mass Gathering Permit: Faith and Blue Event (Media Police Department)
• State Street camera update
• Body camera updates (Police Department)
• EMS status (Fire Department)
• Residential parking – continue discussion

Community Development Committee

The Media Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss several community development topics, including an update on affordable housing, a daycare at Media Presbyterian, perpendicular signs on State Street, and potential ordinance changes regarding sidewalks and trees. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion.

• Affordable housing update
• Media Presbyterian daycare
• Perpendicular signs on State Street
• Sidewalk and trees – ordinance changes, resident packet

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is meeting to consider a zoning map ordinance that would reclassify five properties on S. Orange Street from Office to Retail Office Apartment. The agenda also includes several contract approvals, hirings, and the adoption of 2024 pension obligations, along with routine reports and public comment periods.

• Public hearing on Zoning Map Ordinance
• Ordinance #1162 of 2023: rezone 2, 9, 10, 12, 14 S. Orange Street to Retail Office Apartment
• Ratify hiring of Tyler Lapham as Special Projects Coordinator
• Payment of bills totaling $401,867.85
• Adoption of 2024 Minimum Municipal Obligation for Police Officers and Non-Uniformed Employees

Finance Committee

The Media Borough Finance Committee is meeting to review the August financial statements and receive an update on the 2024 budget process. The agenda also includes discussion of the 2024 MMO (likely the Municipal Maintenance or similar obligation), along with old and new business. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• August Financial Statements review
• 2024 Budget Process update
• 2024 MMO discussion

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council will discuss updates on mosquito spray drift, Bee City budget requests, and electric vehicle infrastructure. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a 3-year zero waste plan and community choice aggregation.

• 902 Grant for Sustainable Storefronts - Business Recycling Incentive
• Bee City budget request from Linda Coulston
• Electric vehicle infrastructure joint grant application update
• Light pollution ordinance update
• Review of capital budget item requests

Borough Council

The Borough Council held a workshop meeting to review reports and proposals. No formal votes were taken on the items discussed, as the session served as a workshop for upcoming decisions.

• Discussed zoning map amendment for 2, 20, 12, 14 and 9 S. Orange Street to allow a restaurant
• Discussed $25,000 per year, 5-year maintenance agreement for Baltimore Avenue parking garage
• Discussed hiring Tyler Lapham as Special Projects Coordinator
• Discussed hiring a regular and fill-in crossing guard
• Discussed employee training agreement with Strategic Consulting Partners
• Discussed joint federal EV charging grant application with Lansdowne and Swarthmore Borough
• Discussed sublease of recycling facilities at the fire house to Coffee Corner
• Discussed resolution for DCED MTF funding for signaled crosswalks at 5 Street and Providence Road

Shade Tree Commission

The Media Shade Tree Commission is meeting to discuss tree-related matters, including an oak tree at 30 W Baltimore Pike, an update on the E 2nd removal, and resident requests for tree evaluations and sidewalk issues at specific addresses. Public comment will be taken, and the meeting will adjourn.

• 30 W Baltimore Pike - Oak
• E 2nd Removal update
• Resident request/Tree Evaluation/Ride around: 422 E Jefferson St - sidewalk, 206 N Lemon St - sidewalk, 121 W 4th St - tree evaluation
• Public comment

Recreation Board

The Media Recreation Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear from a prospective new member, and receive committee reports. They will discuss old business including recent event recaps, the upcoming movie night and parade, and the Chalk Art Contest. Key decisions include the 2024 budget and requests, volunteer signups for upcoming events, and choices on new and holiday events.

• 2024 Budget Update & Requests
• Volunteer signups for Sept Movie Night, MLL Decorating, Halloween Parade, Senior Luncheon, Pop Up Book Shop & Cafe
• New Events & Holiday Events decisions
• Chalk Art Contest voting and prizes
• Upcoming events: 9/8 Outdoor Movie Night, 9/9 MLL Parade

Planning Commission

The Media Borough Planning Commission is meeting to review and accept the August minutes and consider a zoning map amendment. The amendment would change the zoning district classification of five properties on S. Orange Street from Office to Retail-Office-Apartment. Public comment will be heard on the proposed change.

• Zoning map amendment for 2, 10, 12, 14, and 9 S. Orange Street from 'O' Office to ROA (Retail-Office-Apartment)
• Review and acceptance of August 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission reviewed a proposed zoning change for the property of the existing Santander Bank at 2 S. Orange Street. The commission agreed to recommend this change to the Borough Council.

• Recommended zoning change for 2 S. Orange Street to Borough Council
• Proposed moving ROA-Office boundary from Jasper Street to West Front Street
• Recommended incorporating ON a Roll parcel into zoning map amendment
• Tabled acceptance of minutes until next month

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss two items: extending the Crew Kids bus service and a license agreement for the Media Fire Company to sublease recycling facilities. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with adjournment and an executive session.

• Crew Kids bus extension
• Media Fire Company's License Agreement to sublease recycling facilities

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including mid-year budget adjustments, authorizing police to arrest without a warrant, and appointments to boards. They will also review land development applications, grant authorizations, and permits for community events. The meeting includes public comment periods and an executive session.

• Resolution #2023-23: Mid-year budget adjustments
• Resolution #2023-25: Authorizing police officers to arrest without warrant
• Preliminary/Final land development application for 600 North Olive Street
• Authorize signature for 902 Recycling Education and Equipment Grant ($36,379.80)
• Mass gathering permits for Media Elementary School Block Party, Halloween Parade, Veterans Day Parade, and Little League Celebration Parade

Borough Council approved a subdivision application for four single-family homes and authorized mid-year budget adjustments. The board also granted several mass gathering permits for community parades and events and appointed members to the Recreation and Environmental Advisory boards.

• Approved land development for 4 single family homes at 600 North Olive Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2023-23 for mid-year budget adjustments (Unanimous)
• Ratified July bill payments totaling $313,845.12 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2023-25 authorizing police officers power to arrest without warrant (Unanimous)
• Approved mass gathering permits for Back to School Block Party, Halloween Parade, Veterans Day Parade, and Little League Celebration Parade (Unanimous)
• Approved 30 day extension on trailer permit at 306 Manchester Avenue (Unanimous)
• Appointed Chris Bannan to Recreation Board (Unanimous)
• Appointed Kevin Boyle, Addie Ciannella, and Jen Malkoun to Environmental Advisory Council (Unanimous)

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and consider several items, including a resolution authorizing police to arrest without a warrant, mid-year budget adjustments, and appointments to boards. The agenda also includes public comment periods and reports from borough officials.

• Consider Resolution #2023-23 authorizing police officers the power to arrest without warrant
• Consider mid-year budget adjustments
• Consider appointment of Chris Bannan to the Recreation Board (term ending 12/31/26)
• Consider mass gathering permit for Media Elementary School Back to School Block Party (Sept 8, 2023)
• Consider mass gathering permit for Media Halloween Parade (Oct 28, 2023)

The Borough Council conducted a workshop meeting to receive reports from the engineer and various committees. No formal votes were recorded for the proposed resolutions or permits discussed during the session.

• Appointed Chris Bannan to the Recreation Board
• Appointed Kevin Boyle as a full member of the EAC
• Appointed Addie Ciannella as an associate member of the EAC
• Appointed Jen Malkoun as an associate member of the EAC

Shade Tree Commission

The Media Shade Tree Commission is meeting to discuss a tree/sidewalk issue at Nativity, review CDC results from July 25, and consider a tree removal request at 30 W Baltimore Ave, possibly related to insurance. The agenda also includes public comment and a resident request for tree evaluation.

• Tree/sidewalk issue at Nativity
• CDC results from 7/25
• Tree removal request at 30 W Baltimore Ave (insurance-related)
• Public comment period
• Resident request for tree evaluation/ride around

Planning Commission

The Media Borough Planning Commission is meeting to review a land development/subdivision application for 600 N Olive Street, a resubmission by Darhun Construction proposing to divide a 0.86-acre parcel into 4 residential lots. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes, public comment, and officer/committee reports.

• 600 N Olive Street subdivision – resubmission by Darhun Construction
• Proposed subdivision of 0.86-acre parcel into 4 single-family residential lots
• Review and accept June 2023 minutes
• Public comment period

The Planning Commission approved the subdivision of a 0.86 acre parcel into four residential lots, contingent on several technical requirements and tree removal. A proposed zoning amendment to allow retail, office, and apartment use between Jasper and Front streets was also discussed.

• Approved 600 N Olive Street subdivision into 4 residential lots (5-0)
• Deferred acceptance of July meeting minutes until September meeting

Recreation Board

The Media Recreation Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear from a prospective board member, and discuss old and new business. Key items include a council vote on a new membership, tennis program updates, and planning for upcoming events like Movie Night and the Great Media Yard Sale. The board will also consider opening renter slots at the Borough Parking Lot for the yard sale.

• Council vote in August on Chris's new membership
• Tennis updates: Pick up Mondays & Student Camp
• August Events: Outdoor Movie Night & Student Tennis Camp
• Great Media Yard Sale: Request to open Renter slots @ Borough Parking Lot
• Future events: Halloween Parade, Senior Luncheon, Winter Wonderland

Public Safety Committee

The Media Borough Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss public safety matters, including mass gathering permits for a school block party and the Halloween parade, as well as reports from the mayor, engineer, police, and fire departments. The agenda includes updates on State Street cameras, construction, body cameras, and promotional interview results, along with a resolution (2023-23) and concerns about residential parking.

• Mass gathering permits: Media Elementary School Back to School Block Party and Media Halloween Parade
• Resolution 2023-23 (police department report)
• State Street camera update
• Body camera updates
• Residential parking discussion

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss a request to extend a permit, receive an update on affordable housing, and review an update to the sign ordinance. No decisions are noted on the agenda; items are listed for discussion.

• Request to extend permit
• Affordable housing update
• Sign ordinance update

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and agreements, including emergency fire sprinkler repairs, police promotions, a grant writing services agreement, and a mass gathering permit for a Rotary Club festival. They will also discuss a zoning ordinance amendment and a Community Choice Aggregation agreement.

• Resolution #2023-21: Emergency fire sprinkler repairs
• Promotion of Richard Leicht and Mitchel Helmandollar to Sergeant
• Hiring of Christine Cylc as Sidewalk and Property Maintenance Inspector
• Payment of bills totaling $831,709.86 for June
• Mass gathering permit for Media Rotary Club Music and Food Festival on September 9, 2023

Borough Council approved an unbudgeted $50,000 purchase for a replacement emergency sprinkler system. The Council also authorized a zoning amendment to allow a restaurant at Orange and Front Streets and approved several personnel appointments and promotions.

• Approved Resolution #2023-21 for $50,000 emergency sprinkler system (Unanimous)
• Authorized zoning ordinance amendment for Orange and Front Streets to allow a restaurant (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of June bills totaling $831,709.86 (Unanimous)
• Promoted Richard Leicht to Sergeant (Unanimous)
• Promoted Mitchel Hellmandollar to Sergeant (Unanimous)
• Hired Christine Cylc as Sidewalk and Property Maintenance Inspector (Unanimous)
• Approved mass gathering permit for Media Rotary Club Music and Food Festival on Sept 9 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2023-22 appointing Karen Taussig-Lux to Environmental Advisory Council (Unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Media Borough Finance Committee is meeting to review the 2023 financial statements presented by Edmund Fuso-Laryea of Barbacane, along with the May 2023 financial statements. They will also receive an update on the pension transition. The agenda includes old and new business before adjournment.

• 2023 Financial Statements presentation by Edmund Fuso-Laryea (Barbacane)
• May 2023 Financial Statements review
• Pension Transition Update

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council will review the streamside buffer at West Third Street, update on mosquito spray drift, and consider other environmental initiatives.

• Streamside Buffer at West Third Street
• Mosquito Spray Drift Update
• Plastic Bag Ordinance Enforcement
• Light Pollution Ordinance

The Environmental Advisory Council approved the May minutes and recommended three candidates for membership. The council reviewed the 2023 budget and discussed ongoing initiatives regarding mosquito spray education, zero waste planning, and EV infrastructure.

• Approved May minutes
• Recommended Kevin as a voting member of the EAC
• Recommended Addie Ciannella as an Associate Member
• Recommended Jen Malkoun as an Associate or voting member

Recreation Board

The Media Recreation Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and hearing reports. They will also make a formal recommendation to Council to add Chris Bannon to the board, and discuss upcoming events like the August Movie Night and Senior Luncheon tickets.

• Formal recommendation to Council to add Chris Bannon to Recreation Board
• Discussion of August Movie Night
• Senior Luncheon tickets availability for September
• Youth Sports Donations update on distribution
• Fourth of July and July Movie Night review

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council workshop meeting will discuss and potentially act on several items, including an emergency fire sprinkler repair resolution, permitting lights at Barrall Field, a zoning ordinance amendment, and various appointments and agreements. Public comment is accepted via email.

• Consider Resolution #2023-xx for emergency fire sprinkler repairs
• Consider permitting Barrall Field lights
• Consider authorizing Solicitor to draft zoning ordinance amendment
• Consider agreement for grant writing services
• Consider mass gathering permit for Media Rotary Club Media Fest on Sept 9, 2023

Council tabled a proposal to limit Barrall Field light usage to 9:30 p.m. for games and 8:30 p.m. for practices to allow for fall registration. Other items discussed included police camera upgrades and a zoning amendment for a former bank property.

• Tabled Properties Committee recommendation to limit Barrall Field light usage
• Proposed zoning ordinance amendment for ground floor restaurant at former Santander Bank property
• Proposed additional police cameras at State and Jackson, State and Monroe, State and Church, 5 Points, and Media Elementary School playground
• Discussed MOU for Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) with no commitment required from Borough
• Discussed emergency fire sprinkler repairs resolution
• Discussed grant writing agreement with Karen Taussig-Lux
• Discussed promotion of Rich Leicht and Mitch Helmandollar to Sergeant
• Discussed hiring of Christine Cylc as Sidewalk and Property Maintenance Inspector

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission is meeting to review items to be sent to the CDC, discuss other business, and hear public comment. They will also evaluate trees at six specific residential properties in Media, PA.

• Tree evaluation at 401 N. Orange (on Broomall St.)
• Tree evaluation at 517 N. Jackson St.
• Tree evaluation at 15 S. Olive St.
• Tree evaluation at 323 E. State St.
• Tree evaluation at 320 E. Jefferson St. and 419 W. Baltimore Ave

Community Development Committee

The Media Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including enforcement of street tree violations, adding restaurants to the light retail overlay, an affordable housing update, and a sign ordinance update. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Enforcement of street tree violations
• Adding restaurant to light retail overlay
• Affordable housing update
• Sign ordinance update

Properties and Public Works Committee

The Properties and Public Works Committee is meeting to receive updates on Phillip Green Park, the Carriage House, and Barrall Field lights. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda; the items appear to be discussion or informational updates.

• Phillip Green Park update
• Carriage House update
• Barrall Field lights

Public Safety Committee

The Media Borough Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss public safety matters, including a revised mass gathering permit for the Media Rotary Media Fest, updates on State Street cameras, construction and traffic calming projects, police officer hiring and body cameras, and fire department EMS status. The agenda includes public comment and reports from the mayor, engineer, police, and fire departments.

• Revised Mass Gathering Permit Application for Media Rotary Media Fest
• State Street camera update
• Construction/traffic calming project updates
• Full-time officer search update and body camera updates
• Promotional interview results

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is meeting to consider several items, including awarding the 2023 Road Program contract to Couzins Inc for $152,907.40, promoting Sgt. John McCormick to Lieutenant, and approving a license agreement for the Orange Street Lot. They will also review May bills totaling $690,832.77 and discuss the Third Street project and cost-sharing agreement.

• Award 2023 Road Program contract to Couzins Inc for $152,907.40
• Promotion of Sgt. John McCormick to Lieutenant
• Terms of License Agreement for Orange Street Lot
• Third Street Swale Cost-sharing Agreement
• Payment of bills for May totaling $690,832.77

Council awarded the 2023 Road Program contract to Couzins, Inc. and approved a cost-sharing agreement for the Third Street Swale. The board also authorized the hiring of two police officers and the promotion of a sergeant to lieutenant.

• Approved 2023 Road Program low bid from Couzins, Inc. for $152,907.40 (Unanimous)
• Approved cost-sharing agreement for Third Street Swale erosion control (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional employment offer to Brendan Egan as police officer (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional employment offer to Grant Michaels as police officer (Unanimous)
• Promoted Sgt. John McCormick to Lieutenant (Unanimous)
• Ratified May bill payments totaling $690,832.77 (Unanimous)
• Approved mass gathering permit for First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jack Lemon to Media Archives Commission via Resolution #2023-20 (Unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Media Borough Finance Committee is meeting to review the April financial statements, discuss the Investment Policy Statement, and receive a presentation on the Cleargov Budget Book. The agenda also includes old and new business items.

• April Financial Statements review
• Investment Policy Statement (IPS) discussion
• Cleargov Budget Book presentation

Recreation Board

The Media Recreation Board is meeting to handle routine business and plan upcoming summer activities. They will discuss old business like tennis pickup nights, the senior luncheon, and a recent movie night, plus new business including the budget, event templates, Fourth of July, and summer movies. The board will also consider new members, youth sports donations, and new event ideas.

• Discussion of tennis pickup nights and senior luncheon date
• Review of June 2nd movie night
• Budget and closet inventory review
• Planning for Fourth of July and July/August movies
• Consideration of youth sports donations and new event ideas

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and consider various items, including a cost-sharing agreement for the Third Street swale, a subdivision/land development at 6th and Olive, and a lieutenant promotion. The agenda also includes several appointments, resignations, and removals from boards and commissions, as well as mass gathering permits for community events.

• Consider Third Street Swale Cost-sharing Agreement
• Discuss 6th and Olive Subdivision/land development
• Consider mass gathering permit for First Baptist Church of Media Vacation Bible School (July 10-14)
• Consider mass gathering permit for Media Rotary Club Media Fest (September 9, 2023)
• Consider removal of Andrea McIntire from the Recreation Board

The Borough Council conducted a workshop meeting consisting of reports from borough officials and committee members. No legislative actions or votes were taken other than the motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Media Borough Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss traffic concerns on Jefferson Street, illegal parking, and two mass gathering permit requests. The agenda also includes updates from the police and fire departments, including officer hiring, body cameras, and EMS status.

• Jefferson Street traffic concerns
• Illegal cars on public streets
• Mass gathering permits: First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School (July 10-14) and Media Rotary Club Media Fest (September 9, rain date September 10)
• State Street camera update
• Full-time officer search and body camera updates

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss trash and recycling management on Jasper Street, a subdivision and land development application at 6th and Olive Streets, perpendicular signs for Sligo, and an amendment to Chapter 279 of the Borough Code. These are discussion items, with no final decisions indicated on the agenda.

• Jasper Street trash and recycling management
• 6th & Olive Streets subdivision and land development application
• Sligo perpendicular signs
• Chapter 279 of Borough Code amendment

Properties and Public Works Committee

The Properties and Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss several property and infrastructure items, including the Minshall House, Barrall Field, a Third Street swale agreement, options for the Carriage House, and the configuration of 6th & Edgmont. No decisions are noted on the agenda; these appear to be discussion items.

• Minshall House discussion
• Barrall Field discussion
• Third Street Swale Agreement
• Carriage House options
• 6th & Edgmont configuration

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including hiring police officers and a temporary part-time parking enforcement officer, approving a design proposal for Philip Green Park, and moving pension funds. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, reports, and payment of bills, along with public comment periods.

• Hiring of police officers
• Hiring of temporary part-time parking enforcement officer
• Design proposal from NV5 for Philip Green Park
• Agreement with Wilmington Trust to move pension funds
• Payment of bills totaling $1,058,781.75

Council approved conditional employment offers for two police officers and a temporary parking enforcement officer. The board also accepted a design proposal for Philip Green Park and authorized the movement of pension funds to Wilmington Trust.

• Accepted NV5 design proposal for Philip Green Park (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional employment offer to Matthew Barr for police officer (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional employment offer to Edward Addis for police officer (Unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of Emily Bromley as temporary part-time parking enforcement officer (Unanimous)
• Ratified March bill payments totaling $1,058,781.75 (Unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Wilmington Trust to move pension funds (Unanimous)
• Approved mass gathering permits for Media Elementary School Block Party and MUPFL Family Fun Day (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolutions 2023-16, 2023-17, 2023-18, and 2023-19 (Unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Media Borough Finance Committee is meeting to review the April financial statements, hear a report on Business Privilege Tax (BPT) and Mercantile tax collections from eCollect's Mike Hill, and discuss an Investment Policy Statement. The agenda also includes old and new business items.

• Report on BPT/Mercantile collections by Mike Hill, eCollect
• Review of April financial statements
• Discussion of Investment Policy Statement (IPS)

Environmental Advisory Council

The council will discuss several environmental topics including streamside buffers at West Third Street and mosquito spray drift updates. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a climate emergency declaration and the development of a three-year plan.

• Streamside Buffer at West Third Street discussion
• Climate Emergency Declaration discussion
• Three Year Plan discussion
• Electronic Vehicle Infrastructure Update
• Community Choice Aggregation Update

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council workshop meeting will feature a presentation on the Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program, followed by reports from the borough manager, engineer, solicitor, and mayor. The council will discuss and consider several items, including permitting lights at Barrall Field, an NV5 design proposal for Phillip Green Park, pension transition, and multiple mass gathering permits for community events. They will also discuss hiring for police officer positions and a Special Projects Coordinator.

• Consider permitting Barrall Field lights
• Consider NV5 design proposal for Phillip Green Park
• Consider mass gathering permits for Media Elementary School Block Party (June 2), Library Outdoor Family Fun Day (June 3), and Media Rotary Club Media Fest (September 9)
• Discuss interviews for Media Police Department full-time Police Officer positions
• Consider Resolution authorizing application for DCED MTF funding for 5th Street and Providence Road RRFBs

The meeting was a workshop with no formal votes or decisions. Council heard public comments about pesticide drift from Mosquito Shield, an uninsured school bus parked next to a resident's property, and suggestions for consulting with American Rivers on stream restoration. Reports covered a CCA presentation, staff changes, paving completion, and committee updates on a Barrall Field lighting ordinance, a job description for a Special Projects Coordinator, a pension fund move to Wilmington Trust, and plans for the South parking lot on Orange Street. Two mass gathering permits were mentioned, and one was tabled.

• No formal decisions or votes were taken at this workshop meeting

Properties and Public Works Committee

The Properties and Public Works Committee will discuss several property and infrastructure items, including lighting for Barrall Field, options for the Carriage House, a design proposal for the Philip Green project, and utility updates. No votes are listed on the agenda; these appear to be discussion items. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on April 24, 2023, in the Large Conference Room at 301 N. Jackson Street.

• Barrall Field lights
• Carriage House options
• Philip Green project design proposal
• Utility updates

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and actions, including adopting a hybrid form-based zoning code, restricting parking on Amber Street, and approving various hires and contracts. They will also review permit applications for community events and discuss a fire company evaluation.

• Ordinance 1161 of 2023: adoption of hybrid form-based zoning
• Ordinance 1162 of 2023: restricting parking on Amber Street to residential only and making it one-way
• Payment of bills totaling $281,712.52 for March
• Agreement with Marquette Associates for outsourced Chief Investment Officer services for Pension Plan
• Hiring of Joel Gambrill as Parking Enforcement Officer and Jennifer Metzger as Recreation Coordinator

Council approved Ordinance 1161 for hybrid form-based zoning in residential districts and Ordinance 1162 to make Amber Street one-way with residential-only parking. The board also authorized an affordable housing study and hired a Recreation Coordinator and part-time parking enforcement officer.

• Adopted Ordinance 1161 Hybrid Form Based Zoning (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1162 restricting Amber Street to one-way residential parking (Unanimous)
• Approved FHI proposal for affordable housing study (Unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of Jennifer Metzger as Recreation Coordinator (Unanimous)
• Ratified hiring of Joel Gambrill as part-time parking enforcement officer (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Marquette Associates for pension plan CIO services (Unanimous)
• Approved tree bumpouts at 3rd & Monroe Street (Unanimous)
• Tabled amendments to the bulk trash ordinance

Finance Committee

The Media Borough Finance Committee is meeting to discuss a pension transition with Marquette Associates and to review the March financial statements. The agenda also includes old and new business items, with no specific details provided for those sections.

• Pension transition discussion with Marquette Associates
• Review of March financial statements

Shade Tree Commission

The Media Shade Tree Commission is meeting to recap the Ask the Arborist event and discuss whether sidewalk repair/replacement should require its own permit, along with reviewing Shade Tree Ordinances. The commission will also evaluate resident tree requests at seven specific addresses and take public comment before adjourning.

• Discussion on making sidewalk repair/replacement a separate permit
• Review of Shade Tree Ordinances
• Tree evaluations at 323 W. 4th St., 511 N. Olive St., 4 W. 8th St., 11 E. Jefferson St., 317 E. Front St., 209 N. Jackson St., and 22 W. 5th St.
• Ask the Arborist event recap
• Public comment period

Environmental Advisory Council

The council will review administrative items including working group plans and staff transitions. The agenda includes updates on mosquito spraying mitigation, composting, recycling, and electric vehicle infrastructure.

• Rights of Nature Law presentation by Marion Yaglinski
• Streamside Buffer at Third Street discussion
• Plastic Ordinance Update
• Electronic Vehicle Infrastructure Update
• Community Choice Aggregation Recommendation Status

The council approved the March meeting minutes and signed a petition requesting the EPA require disclosure of toxic incinerator emissions data. Members discussed potential recommendations for a climate emergency declaration and the Bird Town Pennsylvania program, both of which are under further review by working groups.

• Approved March minutes with correction to 'Kitchen Harvest'
• Signed petition to EPA for disclosure of toxic incinerator emissions data
• Agreed to Karen Taussig-Lux joining as an associate member upon her retirement

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and consider various items, including next steps for Third Street with Schnabel Engineering, potential zoning changes, and several permits and agreements. The agenda includes reports from the borough manager, engineer, solicitor, and mayor, as well as committee reports covering topics like hiring, ordinances, and community events.

• Discussion on Third Street next steps with Schnabel Engineering
• Consider adoption of hybrid form-based zoning
• Consider affordable housing study proposal from FHI
• Consider amending traffic ordinance for Amber Street (residential parking only, one-way)
• Consider mass gathering permits for Media Farmers Market, Fall Festival, and Car Show

The Borough Council held a workshop meeting to discuss infrastructure options for the Third Street Dam and review several committee reports. No formal votes were taken on proposals, as the meeting served as a workshop for discussion and reporting.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss several proposed ordinance changes and a housing proposal. Items include amendments to the sign ordinance, a noise ordinance, regulations for corner fences, and an affordable housing proposal from FHI. No final decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Amendments to the Sign ordinance – signage and messaging
• Noise Ordinance
• Fences on corners
• Affordable Housing Proposal from FHI

Properties and Public Works Committee

The Properties and Public Works Committee will discuss spring plantings on State Street and a donation policy for Borough parks. The agenda also includes a review of the Bulk Trash Ordinance and grounds updates for RTMSD. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• State Street spring plantings
• Donation policy for Borough parks
• Bulk Trash Ordinance
• RTMSD Grounds Updates

Public Safety Committee

The Media Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on mass gathering permits for upcoming 2023 events, including the Media Farmers Market, State Street Car Show, and Fall Festival. The agenda also includes reports from the Mayor, Engineer, Police, and Fire Departments, covering topics like officer recruitment, body cameras, and EMS status.

• Mass gathering permits for Media Farmers Market (Sundays, May-Nov 2023)
• Mass gathering permit for State Street Car Show (July 16, 2023)
• Mass gathering permit for State Street Fall Festival (Oct 8, 2023, rain date Oct 15)
• Police report: full-time officer search update
• Police report: body camera updates

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including emergency stormwater work on N. Providence, a land development project at 0 Brooke Street, and various contracts and resolutions. The agenda includes reports from the borough manager, engineer, solicitor, and mayor, as well as committee reports and public comment.

• Resolution #2023-13: Emergency stormwater work on N. Providence
• Preliminary/Final Land Development Project at 0 Brooke Street
• Hiring Marquette Associates for outsourced Chief Investment Officer services for Pension Plan
• Proposal from GO2 for cyber security enhancements
• Munilogic contract for code enforcement software in the amount of $9,600

Council approved a land development application for 0 Brooke Street and authorized several service contracts, including code enforcement software and elevator maintenance. The board also issued mass gathering permits for community events and appointed a new member to the Recreation Board.

• Approved preliminary/final land development application for 0 Brooke Street (Acrymax) (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Munilogic for code enforcement software (Unanimous)
• Approved service agreement with Excel Elevators (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2023-13 for emergency stormwater work on North Providence Road (Unanimous)
• Hired Marquette Associates for pension plan Chief Investment Officer services (Unanimous; 1 abstention)
• Approved mass gathering permits for Jasper Jam, Delaware County Pride Parade, and Holiday Santa Parade (Unanimous)
• Appointed Kelly Dixon to the Recreation Board via Resolution #2023-14 (Unanimous)
• Ratified February bill payments totaling $588,660.70 (Unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Media Borough Finance Committee is meeting to review the February financial statements and discuss a pension transition. The agenda contains only these two items and adjournment, with no further details provided.

• February financial statements review
• Pension transition discussion

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council will follow up on a light pollution recommendation and the status of Community Choice Aggregation. They will also discuss next steps for electric vehicle infrastructure, mosquito spraying mitigation, and the Jefferson Street Stormwater Project. Several community events are planned, including e-waste recycling and an Arborist Q&A.

• Light Pollution Recommendation Follow Up
• Community Choice Aggregation Recommendation Status
• Electronic Vehicle Infrastructure Next Steps
• Jefferson Street Stormwater Project
• Borough Climate Change Health Risks

The council approved the February meeting minutes and renamed its subcommittees to working groups. Members discussed potential new ordinances for light pollution and mosquito spraying, and reviewed progress on the plastic bag and straw ban.

• Approved February minutes
• Renamed subcommittees to working groups

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted to advise Council to accept a proposal for an 8,840 sq ft industrial building on Brook Street. Approval is conditional upon the petitioner addressing the Borough Engineer's concerns and Council approving fees in lieu of sidewalks and street trees.

• Recommended approval of Acrymax Technologies 8,840 sq ft industrial building (Unanimous)
• Tabled acceptance of previous meeting minutes

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear committee reports, and discuss old and new business. Key items include planning summer movie nights, an Easter egg hunt and lunch, and July 4th activities. The agenda is mostly routine with event planning.

• Movie Nights scheduled for June 2, July 8, and August 12
• Easter egg hunt and lunch planned
• July 4th activities discussed
• Summer Camp Committee report
• New members and show tickets under old business

Borough Council

The meeting was a workshop focused on reports and presentations; no formal votes were taken on the proposed items. Council discussed potential pedestrian paths on Third Street and received a presentation on SEPTA trolley modernization.

• No substantive decisions were made; meeting was a workshop
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Development Committee

The Media Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss several development and administrative items, including a land development proposal on Brooke Street, a signage variance for Shere Punjab, and updates on the County Garage sprinkler project. The committee will also consider a Munilogic contract, a change order for wayfinding, the scope of an affordable housing RFP, and next steps for Third Street.

• Brooke Street Land Development
• Signage Variance for Shere Punjab
• County Garage Sprinkler Project Update
• Munilogic Contract
• Wayfinding Change Order #5

Properties and Public Works Committee

The Properties and Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss several infrastructure and property items, including a presentation on the Olive Street Parking Garage, an update on the Ridge Road project, emergency stormwater work on N. Providence, an elevator maintenance contract, options for the Carriage House, a request to use the Community Center, and the Bulk Trash Program. No final decisions are noted; these are discussion items.

• Olive Street Parking Garage: StructureCare presentation
• Ridge Road Project update by Mike Galante
• Emergency stormwater work on N. Providence
• Elevator maintenance contract
• Bulk Trash Program discussion

Public Safety Committee

The Media Borough Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss public safety matters, including a mass gathering permit application for a Pride Parade/March, police department updates on officer hiring and body cameras, and fire department reports on EMS status. The agenda also includes public comment and the mayor's concerns.

• Mass Gathering Permit Application – Pride Parade/March
• Full time officer search update
• Body camera updates
• EMS status
• Chief Egan’s Concerns and Chief Gibson’s Concerns

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council will fill a council vacancy, hear a presentation on form-based zoning, and vote on several resolutions and contracts. They will also consider hiring multiple employees, approving road salt and generator maintenance agreements, and issuing mass gathering permits for local events.

• Resolution #2023-11 to appoint a new council member
• Resolution #2023-12 for County Liquid Fuel Tax funds for street milling/resurfacing
• Hiring of two Turnkeys, two Parking Enforcement Officers, and a fill-in Crossing Guard
• Promotion of Property Maintenance Inspector to Code Enforcement Inspector with salary increase to $67,650
• Mass gathering permits for Dining Under the Stars, Media 5 Mile Race, and Eagles Spirit Parade

Council appointed Lisa Gelman to fill a vacant seat and approved multiple personnel hires and promotions. The board also authorized several public works contracts, grant applications, and mass gathering permits.

• Appointed Lisa Gelman to fill the unexpired seat of Peter Williamson (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2023-12 for County Aid for Liquid Fuels Tax Funds for street milling and paving (Unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved purchase agreement for road salt for August 2023-July 2024 season (Unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved purchase of a fire alarm system for Borough hall (Unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution #2023-13 for PennDot TASA Ridge Road Stormwater grant (Unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Hired Kelly Sides and Louis Silvestri as Turnkeys, Alicia Jacobs and Kadin Bard as Parking Enforcement Officers, and Sheila Simpson as Crossing Guard (Unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Authorized $10,000 for FHI to complete Hybrid Form Based Code implementation (Unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Authorized Solicitor to draft a one-way traffic ordinance for Amber Street (Unanimous, 1 abstention)

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council is holding a special meeting to interview five individuals, likely for a position or appointment. The agenda includes call to order, interviews, public comment, and adjournment, with no other substantive business listed.

• Interviews with John Bera, Lisa Gelman, Traycen Herman, Lisa Johnson, and Michael Straw
• Public comment period

Council interviewed five residents to fill the unexpired term of Councilperson Peter Williamson. No appointment was made during this meeting; a decision via nomination is scheduled for the February 16, 2023 legislative meeting.

• Interviewed five residents for Council vacancy
• Adjourned meeting at 12:28 p.m. (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Media Borough Finance Committee is meeting to review the December financial statements. The agenda contains only this single item followed by adjournment, with no other business listed.

• Review of December financial statements

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council will discuss updates on the plastic bag ordinance, composting program, and electric vehicle infrastructure. They will also review the Community Choice Aggregation recommendation and mosquito spraying mitigation. The meeting includes approval of January minutes and a presentation on zero waste.

• Plastic Bag Ordinance Update
• Composting Program Update
• Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Update
• Community Choice Aggregation Recommendation Status
• Jefferson Street Stormwater Project

The Environmental Advisory Council approved a request for the Borough Council to seek grants for electric vehicle infrastructure. The council also approved a $260 membership donation to WeConservePA and the January meeting minutes.

• Approved request for Borough Council to pursue potential grants for EVs (unanimous)
• Approved annual membership donation of $260 to WeConservePA
• Approved January minutes

Recreation Board

This agenda contains only the logistics for the Recreation Board's February 7, 2023 meeting, which will be held online via Zoom. No discussion items, decisions, or proposals are listed, so the meeting's substance is not described in this document.

• Meeting held via Zoom on Feb 7, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council workshop meeting on February 2, 2023, includes reports from the borough manager, engineer, solicitor, and mayor, followed by committee reports. The council will consider several personnel actions, including hiring turnkeys, parking enforcement officers, and a crossing guard, as well as a promotion. They will also review contracts for road salt, a fire alarm monitor, and a generator maintenance agreement, along with multiple mass gathering permits for community events.

• Consider approval of Pennsylvania Department of General Services road salt purchase agreement for August 2023 – July 2024
• Consider hiring Kelly Sides and Louis Silvestri as Turnkeys
• Consider hiring XXX for Parking Enforcement Officer positions
• Consider mass gathering permit for Dining Under the Stars (Wednesdays May 3 – Sept 27, 2023, plus contingent dates)
• Consider Resolution #2023-xx for PennDot TASA grant for Ridge Road Stormwater

Borough Council determined that the top five ranked applicants for the vacant council seat will be interviewed on February 11. The meeting served as a workshop to discuss personnel hires, public works contracts, and mass gathering permits.

• Decided to rank candidates and interview the top 5 for the vacant council seat on February 11
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Media Borough Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss public safety matters, including re-adopting the Emergency Management Plan, issuing a mass gathering permit for a softball event, and receiving updates from the police and fire departments. The agenda includes reports on traffic calming, cameras, and officer recruitment.

• Re-adoption of Emergency Management Plan
• Mass gathering permit for Media Girls Softball on Edgmont between Front and State, March 25, 9AM-5PM
• Update on cameras on State Street and Providence Road
• Full-time officer search update
• EMS status report

Properties and Public Works Committee

The Properties and Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss several maintenance and infrastructure items. They will consider requesting RTMSD to remove or plant arborvitae around Barrall Field, receive updates on the Olive St. parking garage and utility work, discuss Borough Hall maintenance priorities, and review documents for the Ridge Road Stormwater TASA Grant.

• Consider asking RTMSD to remove/plant arborvitae around Barrall Field
• Olive St. Parking Garage update
• Utility work update
• Borough Hall facility maintenance priorities
• Review documents for Ridge Road Stormwater TASA Grant

Borough Council

Borough Council approved a low bid for the CMAQ Sidewalk Project and a collective bargaining agreement for the Media Police and FOP. The council also authorized the adoption of a Hybrid Form Based Zoning Code and re-appointed several board members.

• Approved $684,746 low bid from Premier Concrete for CMAQ Sidewalk Project (unanimous)
• Accepted 2023-2027 collective bargaining agreement with Media Police and FOP (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising an ordinance to adopt Hybrid Form Based Zoning Code (unanimous)
• Approved $384,410.45 in bill payments across General, Recreation, and Capital funds (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1160 of 2023 for annual traffic ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved application for County Aid for Liquid Fuels Tax Funds for street paving (unanimous)
• Accepted janitorial services proposal from City Wide Facilities Solutions (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Councilperson Peter Williamson (unanimous)

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council will hear a presentation on Community Choice Aggregation, a program that could change how residents buy electricity. The council will also discuss a plastic bag ordinance update, light pollution recommendations, and stormwater improvements for Ridge Road.

• Community Choice Aggregation presentation by Dennis Rowan
• Plastic bag ordinance update including straw issue
• Light pollution recommendation follow-up
• Stormwater improvements for Ridge Road
• Gas-powered leaf blower update

The Environmental Advisory Council approved moving forward with a recommendation for a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program to procure renewable power. The council also established subcommittee assignments and discussed updates on waste, energy, and stormwater initiatives.

• Approved recommending a Memorandum of Understanding for Community Choice Aggregation to Borough Council
• Approved December minutes
• Assigned members to Energy, Zero Waste, Transportation, Land and Water, and Education and Outreach subcommittees

Borough Council

The Media Borough Council workshop meeting will consider several contracts and appointments, including a collective bargaining agreement with the FOP for 2023-2027, a janitorial services proposal, and a county liquid fuel tax application for street milling and resurfacing. The council will also vote on re-appointments to various boards and commissions, and consider a traffic ordinance amendment.

• Consider approving collective bargaining agreement with FOP for 2023-2027
• Consider proposal from City Wide Facilities Solutions for janitorial services
• Consider application for County Liquid Fuel Tax funds for street milling/resurfacing
• Consider Ordinance No. ____ of 2023 - annual traffic ordinance amendments
• Consider resignation of Councilman Peter Williamson

The provided document is a workshop meeting agenda and does not record any votes or final decisions. It lists items for consideration, including board appointments, a police collective bargaining agreement, and janitorial services.

Planning Commission

The Media Borough Planning Commission is meeting to review its agenda and minutes, hear public comment, and receive officer and committee reports. The main items are a presentation and discussion on form-based zoning by a subcommittee and a discussion on a tree ordinance with Dave Petrucci. The meeting also includes officer reorganization and a council liaison report.

• Form Based Zoning (FBZ) Subcommittee presentation and discussion
• Tree ordinance discussion with Dave Petrucci
• Planning Commission officer reorganization

The Planning Commission agreed to send a list of Form Based Zoning (FBZ) comments and recommendations to the council for consideration. The commission also reorganized its officers for 2023. No action was taken on the tree ordinance discussion.

• Approved forwarding FBZ subcommittee recommendations to council
• Elected Emily Miller as Chair
• Elected Katie Friesen as Vice Chair
• Elected Ken Huppman as Secretary
• Tabled acceptance of previous minutes until next month