Oxford public meetings in 2025

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will hold a hearing to adopt Ordinance #980-2025, which would amend Chapter 27 of the borough’s zoning ordinance and update the zoning map. The amendment could change land‑use regulations within the borough.

• Hearing to adopt Ordinance #980-2025 amending Chapter 27 of the Oxford Borough Zoning Ordinance and zoning map

The council approved the minutes from the December 15 meeting and adopted the agenda. A hearing on Ordinance #980-2025 was continued, then closed, and the ordinance amending Chapter 27 of the zoning code was adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.

• Approved minutes of December 15, 2025 (motion carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Continued zoning ordinance hearing (motion carried)
• Closed hearing and reopened meeting (motion carried)
• Adopted Ordinance #980-2025 amending Chapter 27 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:14 p.m. (motion carried)

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will adopt the 2026 General Fund and Water Fund budgets, approve several zoning and code amendments, and consider a police officer eligibility list. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a conditional use application for 55 S. Third Street.

• Adoption of 2026 General Fund and Water Fund budgets
• Hearing to adopt Ordinance #979-2025 amending the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance
• Hearing to adopt Ordinance #980-2025 amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map
• Hearing to adopt Ordinance #981-2025 adding beekeeping and domesticated chickens to the Animal Code
• Hearing to adopt Ordinance #983-2025 amending Off-Street Metered Parking regulations

The borough council voted to deny Colleen Burroughs’s conditional use application for an arcade at 55 S. Third Street. The council also adopted the 2026 General Fund and Water Fund Budgets, adopted Tax Levy Ordinance #978‑2025, and adopted Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance #979‑2025. Minutes from the December 1 and 4 meetings and the agenda were approved. Installation of the garage gates was postponed until January, delaying the new enforcement schedule to February 1.

• Denied arcade conditional use application (5‑0)
• Approved minutes from Dec. 1 and 4, 2025
• Adopted agenda for the meeting
• Adopted 2026 General Fund and Water Fund Budgets
• Adopted Tax Levy Ordinance #978‑2025
• Adopted Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance #979‑2025
• Postponed garage gate installation until January

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will conduct a hearing on a conditional use application submitted by Coleen Borooughs for the property at 55 South Third Street. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, agenda adoption, and a brief public comment period.

• Conditional use application for 55 S. Third Street (submitted by Coleen Borooughs)

The council adopted the agenda. Several motions were made to close, open, and reopen the hearing on the conditional use application, and each motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Closed meeting (motion carried)
• Opened hearing on conditional use application (motion carried)
• Closed hearing (motion carried)
• Reopened meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 p.m. (motion carried)

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will discuss several agenda items, including advertising amendments to the borough code, a parking garage enforcement schedule, and a contract amendment with Gannett Fleming, Inc. The council will also consider an extension request from Enox Land, LP for the Moran Farm Development, escrow releases for Sycamore Crossing Phase 3 and Phase 5B, and agreements for property tax collection and municipal tax collection with Chester County. A letter of support for the Union Fire Company’s grant application for a new fire engine will be reviewed as well.

• Authorization to advertise ordinance amendments to Code Enforcement, Conduct, and Fire Prevention chapters
• Authorization to advertise ordinance amendment for off‑street metered parking enforcement hours
• Amendment to the Master Services Agreement with Gannett Fleming, Inc.
• Enox Land, LP extension request for Moran Farm Development conditions through June 21, 2026
• Escrow releases for Sycamore Crossing Phase 3 ($22,843.13) and Phase 5B ($10,951.36)

The council approved a one‑year agreement with Chester County to collect real‑estate taxes for 2026 and adopted Resolution #1409‑2025 authorizing the county to collect certain municipal taxes. It also approved the amendment to the master services agreement to reflect GFT’s name change, extended the Moran Farm development conditions, and authorized escrow releases for the Sycamore Crossing project. Additionally, the council authorized advertising of ordinance amendments for life‑safety inspections and changed parking garage enforcement hours to include Sundays.

• Approved one‑year property tax collection agreement with Chester County (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution #1409-2025 authorizing Chester County Treasurer to collect certain municipal taxes (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to master services agreement to change Gannett Fleming, Inc. name to GFT (motion carried)
• Approved Enox Land, LP extension request for Moran Farm Development conditions through June 21 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved escrow releases for Sycamore Crossing Phase 3 ($22,843.13) and Phase 5B ($10,951.36) (motion carried)
• Authorized advertising of ordinance amendments to enable life‑safety inspections of commercial properties (motion carried as amended)
• Approved amendment to parking garage ordinance to change enforcement hours to 24 hours and include Sundays (motion carried as amended)

Oxford Planning Commission

The Oxford Planning Commission will review requests for special exceptions and conditional uses, including a church's request for a second principal non-conforming use and an arcade's conditional use permit. The group will also introduce a 'fire sight' concept for Kings Cross.

• Hearing for Special Exception – Oxford Arts Alliance (to be heard by Zoning Hearing Board)
• Request for approval of a second Principal Non-conforming Use at 18 Addison St (United Methodist Church)
• Hearing for Conditional Use – 51 S Third St (Arcade permitted by Conditional Use)
• Introduction of 'fire sight' concept for Kings Cross
• Discussion/Public Comment

The commission approved its agenda and the October 28, 2025 minutes. It deferred the 18 Addison Street special exception application for the Oxford Arts Alliance to the Zoning Hearing Board. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn was carried.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Deferred 18 Addison St Arts Alliance special exception to Zoning Hearing Board
• Motion to adjourn carried

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will approve the November 3 minutes, adopt the agenda, and hear public comment. It will present the draft 2026 General Fund, Water, and Capital Budgets and authorize advertising the budget notice and the 2026 millage ordinance. The council will also consider several funding requests, permit applications, and ordinance amendments listed in the new business items.

• Funding requests from outside agencies totaling $78,887.25 (e.g., OARA $10,232.25, OAHA $10,000, Library $26,225)
• Presentation of the draft 2026 General Fund, Water, and Capital Budgets with authorization to advertise the budget notice and 2026 millage
• Authorization to amend Chapter 2 of the Borough Code to add beekeeping and domesticated chickens regulations
• Special Event Permit for the Santa Train event on November 29 at Oxford Feed & Lumber parking lot
• Pay Application #1 for $46,383.75 to MECO Construction, Inc. for the Mt. Vernon Street “Dig Once” Project

The Borough Council set the 2026 real estate millage at 14.501 mills, a 0.841‑mil increase. It also approved the 2026 funding requests from several outside agencies and non‑profits. Earlier agenda items, including approval of the November 3 minutes and adoption of the agenda, were carried.

• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 funding requests: OARA $10,232.25; OAHA $10,000; Senior Center $1,500; Wreaths Across America $150; OMI $15,500; Library $29,225; NSC $1,000; TMACC‑SCOOT $5,000 (motion carried)
• Authorized advertising the 2026 budget hearing for December 15, 2025 (motion carried)
• Set 2026 real estate millage to 14.501 mills (motion carried)
• Authorized advertising amendments to Chapter 2 (beekeeping and chickens) of the Borough Code (motion carried)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hear the October treasurer’s report and examine the proposed 2026 municipal budget. Members may comment and the public can ask questions. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and agenda adoption.

• Review October Treasurer’s Report
• Review 2026 Budget
• Guests: Chief Iacono & Mayor Harris
• Approval of Minutes
• Agenda Adoption

The committee approved the meeting minutes and adopted the agenda. A motion to raise the millage rate to balance the 2026 budget was approved, with the exact rate to be set after county tax data is received. The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Andress, seconded by Neidigh)
• Adopted agenda (motion by Neidigh, seconded by Andress)
• Approved motion to increase the millage to balance the 2026 budget (exact rate to be determined after county assessment)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:07 p.m. (motion by Neidigh, seconded by Andress)

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will consider several items, including authorizing advertising for ordinance amendments, approving the purchase of a 2018 Ford F550 bucket truck for $50,000, and expressing support for HPCC’s housing funding requests. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the October 20 and 27, 2025 sessions and a discussion of the 2026 water and capital budgets.

• Authorization to advertise amendments to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and the Zoning Map
• Motion to approve purchase of a 2018 Ford F550 bucket truck for $50,000 ($35,000 from the Capital Fund and $15,000 from the Gift Fund)
• Letters of support for HPCC’s request for $400,000 to rehabilitate five homes and $300,000 to assist low‑income homeowners
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 20 and 27, 2025
• 2026 budget discussion – Water Fund and Capital Funds

The council adopted the minutes from October 20 and 27, 2025, and adopted the agenda. It authorized advertising of amendments to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and the Zoning Map. It approved the purchase of a 2018 Ford F550 bucket truck for $50,000, funding $35,000 from the Capital Fund and $15,000 from the Public Works Gift Fund. It also approved letters of support for HPCC’s $700,000 housing funding request.

• Approved adoption of October 20 and 27, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved adoption of the meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Authorized advertising of ordinance amendments to Chapters 22, 27 and the zoning map (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of 2018 Ford F550 bucket truck for $50,000, $35,000 from Capital Fund and $15,000 from Gift Fund (motion carried)
• Approved letters of support for HPCC’s $400,000 and $300,000 housing funding requests (motion carried)

Police & Public Safety Committee

The Oxford Police and Public Safety Committee will discuss public safety at special events with invited stakeholders. The committee may also provide an update on a police study if time allows.

• Public safety at special events – discussion with stakeholders
• Police study update – discussion if time permits

The Police & Public Safety Committee discussed a police study update and special event security, but no actions were taken on those topics. The committee determined that a December meeting was not necessary. No vote tallies were recorded for this decision.

• December meeting deemed unnecessary (no vote recorded)

Oxford Planning Commission

The Oxford Borough Planning Commission will meet on Oct. 28, 2025 at Borough Hall. After routine procedural items, the commission will discuss revisions to the borough’s SALDO/Zoning ordinances. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Oxford Borough SALDO/Zoning ordinance revisions

The Oxford Borough Planning Commission met (recorded as June 24, 2025) and Chair Cloyd called the meeting to order. The commission approved the agenda and approved the June 24, 2025 minutes, each by motion carried. Commissioners discussed the proposed SALDO/ZO ordinance changes and expressed agreement with the new ordinance adoptions. The meeting was adjourned by motion carried.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the 2026 Budget and the September Treasurer’s Report. The committee will also discuss inviting the Chief and Mayor to a November 12 meeting regarding a contingency plan.

• Review of 2026 Budget
• Review of September Treasurer’s Report
• Discussion of November 12 meeting with Chief and Mayor regarding 'Contingency Plan'

The committee approved the minutes from the October 14 meeting and adopted its agenda. Members agreed to invite the Police Chief and the Mayor to the November 12 meeting for a staffing and efficiency update. The draft 2026 budget was reviewed but not finalized, pending outstanding invoices. The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 pm.

• Approved October 14 minutes (approved)
• Adopted agenda (approved)
• Agreed to invite Police Chief and Mayor to Nov 12 meeting (agreed)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:12 pm (approved)

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will discuss revisions to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance and the Zoning Ordinance. The council will vote on authorizing the submission of amendments to Chapter 22 (Subdivision Ordinance), Chapter 27 (Zoning Ordinance), and the Zoning Map for review under Act 247. These items are the primary business for this meeting.

• Review and discussion of revisions to the Oxford Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance
• Review and discussion of revisions to the Oxford Zoning Ordinance
• Authorization to submit amendments to Chapter 22, Chapter 27, and the Zoning Map for Act 247 review

The council voted to table the October 20 minutes until the November 3 meeting. It adopted the agenda and approved the authorization to submit amendments to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and the Zoning Map for Act 247 review. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Table October 20 minutes to November 3 meeting (motion carried)
• Adopt agenda (motion carried)
• Authorize submission of Chapter 22, Chapter 27, and zoning map amendments for Act 247 review (motion carried)
• Adjourn meeting at 8:07 pm (motion carried)

Borough Council

The council will approve the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes and receive routine reports from the solicitor, borough manager, police chief and various committees. It will consider certificates of appropriateness for historic properties at 29 S. Fourth St., 29 W. Locust St., 41 S. Third St. and 72‑74 N. Fourth St. Discussion items include parking for voters in the garage on election day, a police study update, police services for special events, and the 2025 year‑to‑date and 2026 general‑fund budgets. An announcement notes a special meeting on Oct 27 to review and possibly authorize submission of subdivision and zoning ordinance amendments to the county for Act 247 review.

• Approve meeting minutes from October 6, 2025
• Certificates of Appropriateness for 29 S. Fourth St., 29 W. Locust St., 41 S. Third St., 72‑74 N. Fourth St.
• Discuss parking for voters in the garage on election day
• Police study update and police services for special events
• Review 2025 General Fund Budget year‑to‑date and 2026 General Fund Budget

The council voted to approve the HARB recommendations for certificates of appropriateness for 29 S. Fourth Street, 29 W. Locust Street, 41 S. Third Street, and 72 & 74 N. Fourth Street. The motion carried. The council also approved the September and October financial, department, and committee reports.

• Approved HARB Certificate of Appropriateness for 29 S. Fourth Street (motion carried)
• Approved HARB Certificate of Appropriateness for 29 W. Locust Street (motion carried)
• Approved HARB Certificate of Appropriateness for 41 S. Third Street (motion carried)
• Approved HARB Certificate of Appropriateness for 72 & 74 N. Fourth Street (motion carried)
• Approved September and October financial reports (motion carried)
• Approved September and October department reports (motion carried)
• Approved committee reports for Recreation Authority, Sewer Authority, HARB, Housing, and Finance (motion carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda (motion carried)

Finance Committee

The Oxford Finance Committee will examine the September 2025 Treasurer’s Report and the draft budget for fiscal year 2026. It will also consider funding requests from non‑profit organizations as needed. The meeting includes a guest appearance by Chief Iacono and provides time for member comments and public questions.

• Review September 2025 Treasurer’s Report
• Review 2026 Draft Budget
• Consider funding requests from non‑profit organizations
• Guest appearance by Chief Iacono
• Committee member comments and public questions

The committee approved the meeting minutes and adopted the agenda. A motion to table the remaining agenda items until the October 28 meeting was approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion approved)
• Adopted agenda (motion approved)
• Tabled remaining agenda items to Oct 28 (motion approved)
• Adjourned meeting (motion approved)

Housing Committee

The committee will consider a Borough Manager update concerning 323 South Street, review the fourth Annual Housing Summit held on August 21, and discuss the committee’s purpose and mission statement. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda and the September 8, 2025 minutes.

• Borough Manager's update on 323 South Street
• Review of the 4th Annual Housing Summit (held August 21)
• Discussion of the Housing Committee purpose and mission statement
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of September 8, 2025 minutes

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will consider and vote on service contracts for fire protection, ambulance transportation, and advanced life support for the 2026 calendar year. It will also review engineering proposals and agreements related to the Niblock Alley Redevelopment Project, including a security system upgrade for the police department. Additional items include authorizing condemnation documents and discussing the 2025 year‑to‑date budget and a police study update.

• Union Fire Company No. 1 agreement $135,766.26 for fire protection services in 2026
• Union Fire Company No. 1 Ambulance Division agreement $142,270 for ambulance services in 2026
• Southern Chester County Emergency Medical Services, Inc. Medic 94 contract $48,556.56 for advanced life support in 2026
• Pennoni proposal $271,500 for engineering services for the Niblock Alley Redevelopment Project
• B Safe proposal $1,279.38 and annual fee $734.04 for police department security system improvements

The borough council voted to approve four agreements related to the Niblock Alley redevelopment project. The minutes from the September 8 and 22 meetings were also approved with minor amendments. The council adopted the meeting agenda as amended, and Mayor Phil Harris swore in Officer Jamie Cruz as a full‑time police officer.

• Approved four Niblock Alley redevelopment agreements (motion by Fitzpatrick, seconded by Birdwell)
• Approved September 8 and 22 meeting minutes with minor amendments (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda as amended (motion by Fitzpatrick, seconded by Birdwell)
• Swore in Officer Jamie Cruz as a full‑time police officer (ceremony by Mayor Harris)

Police & Public Safety Committee

The Oxford Borough Police and Public Safety Committee will meet on October 6, 2025, to discuss three items. First, they will address truck traffic on Route 472. Second, they will have a brief discussion on recent vape shop raids. Finally, they will hear updates, comments, and concerns from public safety stakeholders.

• Truck traffic on 472
• Brief discussion on vape shop raids
• Updates, comments, and concerns from public safety stakeholders

Finance Committee

The Oxford Finance Committee meeting will consider the August 2025 Treasurer’s Report, examine funding requests submitted by local non‑profit organizations, and discuss the draft budget for fiscal year 2026. No specific motions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda. The meeting also includes routine items such as announcements and member comments.

• Review of August 2025 Treasurer’s Report
• Consideration of funding requests from non‑profit organizations
• Discussion of the 2026 draft budget

The committee approved the September 30 meeting minutes and the agenda. No other substantive actions were taken; the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Andress, seconded by Neidigh)
• Approved agenda (motion by Andress, seconded by Neidigh)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Blum, seconded by Neidigh)

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will discuss final land development approvals for three projects: ENOX Land, LP Moran Farm, the La Palma 232 S. Fifth Street Minor Subdivision, and the Oxford Cemetery Association 220 N. Third Street Minor Subdivision. The council will also consider adopting Ordinance #977-2025 to amend water rates and charges, and a request to hire Christine Bleiler as a part‑time police officer. Additionally, a letter of support will be reviewed for the Oxford Theater T‑Mobile Hometown Program grant application.

• Final land development approval for ENOX Land, LP Moran Farm Development Plan
• Final land development approval for La Palma 232 S. Fifth Street Minor Subdivision Plan
• Final land development approval for Oxford Cemetery Association 220 N. Third Street Minor Subdivision Plan
• Adoption of Ordinance #977-2025 amending Chapter 26 Water rates and charges
• Request to hire Christine Bleiler as part‑time police officer

The council tabled the September 8 minutes to the October 6 meeting and adopted the agenda. It approved a conditional final land development approval for the Enox Land L.P. Moran Farm project, as well as two minor subdivision plans on South Fifth Street and North Third Street. The body also approved a letter of support for the Oxford Theater’s $50,000 T‑Mobile grant application and opened a hearing to adopt a water‑rate amendment adding a $35 meter‑read fee.

• Tabled September 8 minutes to October 6 meeting (motion carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved conditional final land development approval for Moran Farm (Resolution #1408-2025) (motion carried)
• Approved Minor Subdivision Plan for 232 S. Fifth St. (motion carried)
• Approved Minor Subdivision Plan for 220 N. Third St. (motion carried)
• Approved letter of support for Oxford Theater T‑Mobile grant (motion carried)
• Opened hearing to adopt Water Ordinance amendment adding $35 meter‑read fee (motion carried)

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will consider the final land development plan for the Moran Farm Property. The body is also reviewing police staffing changes and pension obligations for 2026.

• Final land development plan approval for ENOX Land LP’s Moran Farm Property
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 26, Water, Part 1, Rules, Regulations, Rates and Charges
• Request to hire Jamie Cruz as a full-time police officer
• 2026 Police Pension Plan Minimum Municipal Obligation of $164,351.07
• 2026 Non-Uniformed Employee Pension Plan Minimum Municipal Obligation of $61,549.65

The council approved a two‑week extension for ENOX Land LP to address outstanding issues on the Moran Farm development, with a deadline of September 22, 2025, and warned that a denial motion will be considered if requirements are not met. It also authorized advertising of amendments to the water ordinance, accepted the resignation of Police Officer Karlianna Diemedio and hired Jamie Cruz as a full‑time police officer, and approved the 2026 pension obligations for police and non‑uniformed employees.

• Approved two‑week extension for ENOX Land LP final plan (motion carried)
• Authorized advertising of water ordinance amendments (motion carried)
• Accepted resignation of Police Officer Karlianna Diemedio (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Jamie Cruz as full‑time police officer (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 police pension plan obligation of $164,351.07 (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 non‑uniformed employee pension plan obligation of $61,549.65 (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Shayna Smith as Junior Council Person (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of August 18, 2025 (motion carried)

Housing Committee

The Oxford Housing Committee will convene on September 8, 2025, to discuss suggestions and recommendations for future meetings. The meeting includes attendance from committee members and a scheduled guest, Rachel Wentworth from the Housing Equality Center of PA.

Police & Public Safety Committee

The Oxford Borough Police & Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss agenda topics for October, November, and December, as well as receive updates, comments, and concerns from public safety stakeholders.

Borough Council

Oxford Borough Council will meet to decide on a major land development plan for the Moran Farm Property and adopt two ordinances, including one that increases code violation penalties. The council will also hear reports from the police chief, mayor, and borough manager, and consider several contracts and subdivisions.

• Final land development plan approval for Moran Farm Property by ENOX Land LP
• Ordinance #975-2025 to amend code enforcement penalties
• Ordinance #976-2025 to amend pension plan document
• DMV Parking proposal for $22,710.00 for parking garage infrastructure
• Car Park LLC contract for $599/month plus $600 software fee for parking garage services

The borough council adopted Ordinance #975‑2025 to amend penalty enforcement language. It also approved Ordinance #976‑2025 updating the pension plan document. Extensions were granted for the Moran Farm land‑development review (to Sept. 8) and for two minor subdivision applications (to Oct. 26). The council approved a $22,710 DMV parking garage improvement contract and tabled the advertising ordinance for later consideration.

• Adopted Ordinance #975‑2025 amending code‑enforcement penalty provisions (motion carried)
• Adopted Ordinance #976‑2025 amending the Non‑Uniform Employees' Money Purchase Pension Plan (motion carried)
• Accepted extension to Sept. 8, 2025 for final approval of the Moran Farm land‑development plan (motion carried)
• Accepted extension to Oct. 26, 2025 for review of 232 S. Fifth Street Minor Subdivision (motion carried)
• Accepted extension to Oct. 26, 2025 for review of 220 N. Third Street Minor Subdivision (motion carried)
• Approved $22,710 DMV Parking proposal for concrete islands and gate infrastructure (motion carried)
• Accepted Oxford Borough Civil Service Commission Resolution #2025‑002 for patrolman eligibility (motion carried)
• Tabled Advertising Ordinance amendment to Chapter 26, Water, pending further review (motion carried)

Historical Architectural Review Board

The Historical Architectural Review Board is meeting to review three specific property requests. The board will consider renovations and signage changes for sites on Maple Street, Market Street, and Hodgson Street.

• 245 Maple Street: Porch Renovations
• 405 Market Street: Commercial Sign
• 344 Hodgson Street: Replacement Roof

The Historical Architectural Review Board recommended replacing the deteriorated porch columns at 245 Maple Street and approved the restaurant sign at 405 Market Street as meeting all zoning and sign requirements. No vote totals were recorded. The board discussed roof work at 344 Hodgson Street but took no action.

• Recommended replacement of porch columns at 245 Maple St
• Recommended approval of restaurant sign at 405 Market St

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the July 2025 Treasurer's Report and discuss the draft budget for 2026.

• Review of July 2025 Treasurer's Report
• Discussion of 2026 Draft Budget

The committee approved the July 2025 Treasurer's Report minutes and the meeting agenda. It approved a motion directing the Borough Manager to meet with the Mayor and Chief of Police to discuss a 10‑12% reduction in the Police Department budget for 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 2025 Treasurer's Report minutes (motion approved)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion approved)
• Directed Manager to meet Mayor and Chief of Police to seek 10‑12% police budget trim for 2026 (motion approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:52 pm (motion approved)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will review a construction contract for the Mt. Vernon Streetscape project and a speed limit reduction on Pine Street. The body is also considering several historical authenticity certificates and a grant application for Western Terrace improvements.

• Construction contract for Mt. Vernon Streetscape infrastructure project to MECO Construction, Inc. for $1,898,087
• Ordinance #974-2025 to change the Pine Street speed limit from 35 MPH to 25 MPH
• Proposal to Spots, Stevens, and McCoy (SSM) up to $5,300 for the Borough’s Pollutant Reduction Plan
• Rio Supply Inc. payment of $56,035.45 for the Water Meter Replacement Project
• Konica/Minolta printer/copier lease for the police department at $1,105 annually

The Borough Council approved the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted the meeting agenda, both motions carrying without recorded opposition. No other motions were voted on. The council discussed zoning code enforcement, police activity during the Fourth of July, and a proposed nonprofit funding application process, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda for July 21, 2025 meeting (motion carried)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review the June 2025 Treasurer's Report and the draft budget for 2026. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as the approval of minutes and agenda adoption.

• Review of June 2025 Treasurer's Report
• Review of 2026 Draft Budget

The committee approved the meeting minutes and adopted the agenda after motions were made and seconded. No substantive actions such as budget approvals were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 5:47 p.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adopted agenda (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:47 p.m. (motion passed)

Historical Architectural Review Board

The Historical Architectural Review Board is meeting to discuss a specific architectural item. The board will review a sign proposal for a business located at 1 S Third St.

• Review of sign for Whiskey Shack at 1 S Third St.

The board presented two recommendations—one for a Sawmill Grill sign and another for restoration work at 610 Market Street—but did not approve, deny, or vote on them. No votes or outcomes were recorded.

Oxford Planning Commission

The Oxford Borough Planning Commission is reviewing two subdivision plans and a letter of support for the Oxford Area Sewer Authority Act 537. The meeting includes engineer reviews for the proposed land divisions.

• Subdivision plan for 232 S Fifth Street (LaPalma) to divide one parcel into two
• Subdivision plan for 220 N Third Street (Oxford Cemetery) to create a residential lot
• Oxford Area Sewer Authority Act 537 letter of support

The commission approved its agenda and the May 27, 2025 minutes. It recommended conditional approval of the 232 S. Fifth Street and 220 N. Third Street subdivision plans to the Borough Council. The commission recorded no comments on the OASA Act 537 Grant Street Pump Station elimination plan and then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended conditional approval of 232 S. Fifth Street Subdivision Plan to Borough Council (motion carried)
• Recommended conditional approval of 220 N. Third Street Subdivision Plan to Borough Council (motion carried)
• Recorded no comments on OASA Act 537 Grant Street Pump Station elimination plan (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will discuss several infrastructure payments and a proposed speed limit change. The body is also reviewing a funding policy for non-profits and the role of local police in immigration enforcement.

• Proposed speed limit change on Pine Street from 35 MPH to 25 MPH
• BUTTS Ticket Systems proposal for $118,955.22 for parking garage gates and kiosk
• RIO Pay Application #5 for $127,812.69 and Change Order #3 for $23,321.00
• Gannett Fleming TranSystems budget amendment request for $7,000
• HARB Certificate of Appropriateness for 111 E. Locust Street

The council approved a speed limit reduction on Pine Street, changing it from 35 mph to 25 mph. An extension was granted to review Enox Land LP’s Moran Farms development plan through July 21 2025. The council also approved updates to the Junior Council Person Program eligibility and several budget items related to water services and nonprofit funding policy.

• Approved speed limit change on Pine Street to 25 mph (motion carried)
• Authorized advertising of the Pine Street speed limit amendment (motion carried)
• Approved extension of review deadline for Enox Land LP Moran Farms plan through July 21 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved revision of Junior Council Person Program eligibility (motion carried)
• Approved RIO Pay Application #5 for $127,812.69 and Change Order #3 for $23,321.00 (motion carried)
• Approved GFT Meter System Upgrade construction‑phase engineering services budget amendment of $7,000 (motion carried)
• Tabled the nonprofit application policy after amendment (motion carried)
• Approved the minutes of the June 2 2025 meeting (motion carried)

Historical Architectural Review Board

The Historical Architectural Review Board is meeting to review applications for exterior changes to three local properties. The board will evaluate requests for roof, porch, and fire escape work.

• Roof replacement at 610 Market St.
• Exterior renovations to porch, eaves, soffits, and gutters at 319 (321) Chase St.
• Fire escape replacement at 111 E Locust St.

The Oxford Historical Architectural Review Board approved the fire escape replacement at 111 E. Locust Street. No other items were decided in this meeting.

• Approved fire escape replacement at 111 E. Locust Street

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the May 2025 Treasurer's Report and the 2026 Budget. The body will also discuss procedures for voided checks and non-profit contribution requests.

• 2026 Budget review
• Police Department update on potential structure changes
• May 2025 Treasurer's Report
• Procedure for non-profit organization contribution requests
• Approval process for voided checks

The committee approved the June 10 meeting minutes and adopted the agenda. Members agreed on the process to verify and sign off on voided checks. A discussion was held about a $42,000 AV system purchase, but no decision was made. The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 p.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Agreed on voided checks verification process (unanimous)
• No decision on AV system purchase; discussion only

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will vote on bidding for Phase I of Mt. Vernon Street improvements and a fixed-rate energy agreement. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of a full-time police officer and updates on a police study.

• Approval to bid on Phase I of Mt. Vernon Street improvements
• Purchase agreement with EMEX, LLC for energy at $0.07631 per kilowatt hour
• Swearing in of Jose Nava as a full-time police officer
• Discussion on Junior Council Person age and grade qualifications
• Police Study Update

The council ratified an extension of the borough's energy purchase agreement with EMEX, LLC, locking in a fixed rate of $0.07631 per kilowatt hour for 24 months starting Dec. 1, 2027. The motion was made by Ms. Russell, seconded by Ms. Birdwell, and carried. The council also approved the May 19 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Agenda adoption motion cattried
• Phase I Mt. Vernon Street improvements bid motion cattried
• Ratified extension of EMEX electricity contract at $0.07631/kWh for 24 months (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:08 pm (motion carried)

Oxford Planning Commission

The Oxford Borough Planning Commission is meeting to review subdivision plans and discuss ordinance revisions. The body will consider two new subdivision requests and a final land development plan.

• Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan for Moran Tract
• SALDO and Zoning Ordinance revisions
• New Subdivision Plan for 232 S Fifth Street (LaPalma) to split one parcel into two
• New Subdivision Plan for 220 N Third Street (Oxford Cemetery) to subdivide a residential lot

The commission approved its agenda and the March 25, 2025 minutes. It also approved a letter of support for the Oxford Area Sewer Authority's improvements to the Tasty Baking Pump Station. The meeting was then adjourned. No public comments were received.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved letter of support for Oxford Area Sewer Authority improvement to Tasty Baking Pump Station (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a hearing on an ordinance to prohibit truck traffic on Sixth Street north of Market Street. The body is also reviewing security system proposals and grant applications for park improvements.

• Ordinance #973-2025 to prohibit truck traffic on Sixth Street north of Market Street
• Phoenix Security Systems proposals of $28,941 for Police Station and $19,860 for Borough Hall/garage
• Resolution #1404-2025 for a Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program grant for Memorial Park
• Sycamore Escrow releases of $36,402.00 (Phase 3) and $70,997.63 (Phase 5B)
• Certificates of Appropriateness for 9 North 3rd Street and 39 South 3rd Street

The council only took procedural action, moving to adjourn the meeting. No other decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

• Motion to adjourn carried (motion by Mr. Neidigh, seconded by Ms. Russell)

Historical Architectural Review Board

The Oxford Historical Architectural Review Board will consider applications for signs at 39 S. Third St. and 9 N. Third St., as well as exterior renovations including porch, eaves, soffits, and gutters at 319 (321) Chase St. All items are proposed modifications within the historic district.

• 39 S. Third St. – proposed sign
• 9 N. Third St. – proposed sign
• 319 (321) Chase St. – exterior renovations (porch, eaves, soffits, gutters)

The Historical Architectural Review Board approved signage additions for Dubarry of Ireland at 39 South Third Street and for Aracelli’s Hair Salon at 9 North Third Street. No decision was made on the project at 321 Chase Street; a representative was asked to discuss the project further. The minutes record only these actions.

• Approved signage addition for Dubarry of Ireland at 39 South Third Street
• Approved signage addition for Aracelli’s Hair Salon at 9 North Third Street
• No decision on 321 Chase Street project; representative required to discuss

Police & Public Safety Committee

This is a discussion-only meeting of the Oxford Borough Police and Public Safety Committee. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda includes discussions on police complaints related to rental properties, speeding on residential streets, and general updates from public safety stakeholders.

• Discussion of police complaints in relation to rental properties
• Discussion of speeding on residential streets
• Updates, comments, and concerns from public safety stakeholders

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will meet to review a payment application for the Water Meter Replacement Project and vote on resolutions regarding record disposition and tax collection delegates. The council will also discuss a letter supporting the Chester Water Authority remaining a public utility.

• Rio Supply Inc. Pay Application #4 for $212,176.24 (Water Meter Replacement Project)
• Resolution #1402-2025 Disposition of Records
• Resolution #1403-2025 Appointing Chester County Tax Collection Committee Delegates
• Letter in support of Chester Water Authority remaining a publicly owned utility
• Discussion of incentives for the Junior Council Program

The council approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting after correcting a date error. It approved Rio Supply Inc.'s Pay Application #4 for $212,176.24 to fund the grant‑supported water meter replacement project. The council also adopted resolutions to dispose of records, appoint tax‑collection committee delegates, and endorse a letter supporting the public ownership of the Chester Water Authority.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Rio Supply Inc. Pay Application #4 for $212,176.24 (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution #1402-2025 Disposition of Records (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution #1403-2025 Appointing Chester County Tax Collection Committee delegates (motion carried)
• Approved letter supporting Chester Water Authority remaining publicly owned (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 pm (motion carried)

Oxford Planning Commission

The Oxford Borough Planning Commission will review the Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan for the Moran Tract as old business. They will also consider a planning consistency review for the Oxford Area Sewer Authority's improvements to the Tasty Bake Pump Station as new business. No other discussion items are scheduled; the remainder of the agenda is procedural.

The Oxford Borough Planning Commission approved its agenda and the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted a letter of support for the Oxford Area Sewer Authority’s improvements to the Tasty Baking Pump Station. The commission then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved letter of support for Tasty Baking Pump Station improvement (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Finance Committee

This is a regular Finance Committee meeting with procedural items and reviews. The committee will hear from a bank guest, review the March 2025 treasurer's report including salaries and interfund transfers, discuss a possible police department restructuring, and receive an update on the STMP progress. The inactive Historical Commission is also on the agenda for discussion.

• Pension plan administrator R.J. Hall to conduct annual pension review on May 15, 2025
• March 2025 Treasurer's Report with multi-department salaries and interfund transfers
• Police Department update on potential changes to structure
• STMP Progress Review
• Discussion of the currently inactive Historical Commission

The committee approved the meeting minutes and accepted the agenda after motions and seconds. No substantive policy or budget items were decided. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will consider several business items, including a water department truck purchase for $69,264.88, special event permits for a Hometown Harvest and the Oxford Village Market, and a resolution supporting a grant application for water main replacement on Addison, Seventh, and Sixth Streets. They will also vote on an employment agreement with non-uniform employees for 2025–2028 and authorize advertising a truck traffic restriction on Sixth Street.

• Purchase of a 2024 Ford F-350 truck from Brian Hoskins Ford for $69,264.88 to replace truck #6 (2014 model).
• Special event permit for Hometown Harvest on August 1, 2025, conditioned on payment of $466.69 as 50% deposit for police services.
• Resolution #1400-2025 supporting a grant application to PA DCED’s Small Water and Sewer Program for water main replacement on Addison, Seventh, and Sixth Streets.
• Employment agreement with Oxford Borough Non-Uniform Employees Association covering January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028.
• Authorization to advertise an ordinance amending Chapter 15 to prohibit truck traffic on Sixth Street north of Market Street.

The borough council approved the April 7 meeting minutes and adopted the agenda. It approved special event permits for the Hometown Harvest and the Oxford Village Market. The council authorized a $69,264.88 purchase of a new water department truck and ratified an employment agreement with the Non-Uniform Employees Association. It also adopted a resolution to seek grant funding for water main replacement and approved the hiring of Jose Nava as a full‑time police officer.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Hometown Harvest special event permit (motion carried)
• Approved Oxford Village Market special event permit (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of 2024 Ford F-350 water truck for $69,264.88 (motion carried)
• Approved employment agreement with Non-Uniform Employees Association (2025‑2028) (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution #1400-2025 to apply for water main grant (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Jose Nava as full‑time police officer (motion carried)

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will review several special event permit applications and a new ordinance regarding street meetings and parades. The body is also considering payments for a water meter replacement project and the release of financial security for Sycamore Crossing.

• Hearing to adopt Ordinance #972-2025 amending special events and street/sidewalk codes
• Resolution #1399-2025 establishing insurance requirements for special event permits
• Rio Supply Inc. payment of $127,299.08 and Change Order #2 of $167,165.52 for Water Meter Replacement Project
• Request to release $167,375.00 in financial security for Sycamore Crossing Phases 6 and 7
• Special event permits for Halloween Parade, 11th Annual Car Show, and First Fridays 2025

The borough council adopted Ordinance #972-2025, updating the special‑event approval process and prohibiting tables and chairs on public sidewalks in the C3 district unless permitted. The council also approved Resolution #1399-2025 setting insurance minimums for special‑event permits, and authorized payments for the water‑meter replacement project and a financial‑security release for the Sycamore Crossing water improvements. Additionally, the council approved three special‑event permits and appointed staff to the Housing, Police & Public Safety, and Finance committees.

• Adopted Ordinance #972-2025 (one opposing vote)
• Approved Resolution #1399-2025 establishing $1M/$300K/$2M insurance requirements
• Approved Rio Supply Inc. Pay Application #3 ($127,299.08) and Change Order #2 ($167,165.52) for water‑meter replacement
• Approved Sycamore Crossing Phases 6‑7 Financial Security Release ($167,375.00)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce Halloween Parade ($1,700.09)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Oxford Mainstreet 11‑Annual Car Show ($2,006.77)
• Approved Special Event Permit for First Fridays (multiple dates) ($1,400.07)
• Appointed Borough Manager and staff to Housing, Police & Public Safety, and Finance committees

Police & Public Safety Committee

The Oxford Borough Police and Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss police complaints related to rental properties and to receive updates, comments, and concerns from public safety stakeholders. The agenda contains only discussion items, with no proposed votes or ordinances.

• Discussion of police complaints and rental properties
• Updates, comments, and concerns from public safety stakeholders

The committee postponed the police complaints and rental properties item until the next meeting. An update on a police study was presented, but no actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Oxford Planning Commission

The Oxford Borough Planning Commission will consider the final subdivision and land development plan for the Moran Tract, with reviews from the Borough Engineer and Water Engineer. No other discussion items are scheduled. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan – Moran Tract with Borough Engineer's Review and Borough Water Engineer's Review

The commission approved its agenda and the February 25, 2025 minutes, both by motion carried. No substantive business was taken. The meeting was then adjourned by motion carried.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the February 2025 Treasurer's Report and discuss establishing a procedure for non-profit organizations to request Borough contributions. The body will also discuss potential changes to the Police Department structure and recommendations from the STMPP Report.

• Procedure for non-profit organizations to request contributions from the Borough
• Police Department update on potential structural changes
• STMPP Report recommendations
• February 2025 Treasurer's Report

The Finance Committee approved the minutes and agenda, reviewed the February 2025 Treasurer's Report with recommendations for transparency, and discussed procedures for non-profit contribution requests and police department structure. No final decisions were made; items were deferred for further review.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Neidigh, seconded by Andress)
• Approved agenda (motion by Andress, seconded by Neidigh)
• Adjourned at 6:10 pm (motion by Neidigh, seconded by Andress)

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will vote on a $711,702.50 financial security release for Sycamore Crossing Phases 6 and 7, and consider authorizing an ordinance amending business regulations and street/sidewalk codes. Other new business includes a $9,155 water leak detector purchase, a $25,000 GIS mapping proposal, and support for grant applications for Niblock Alley improvements and Oxford Memorial Park upgrades. The meeting also includes a police study update and routine financial and department reports.

• Ordinance amending Chapters 13, 21 on special events, parades, and street obstructions
• Pole Mole Trenchless proposal for water leak detector: $9,155
• Sycamore Crossing Phases 6 & 7 financial security release: $711,702.50
• Resolutions supporting grants for Niblock Alley improvements and Oxford Memorial Park upgrades
• Docutrend printer/copier lease: $2,040/year, $10,200 over 5 years

The Oxford Borough Council approved the first financial security release of $711,702.50 for Sycamore Crossing Phases 6 and 7, withholding the water infrastructure portion pending review. The council also authorized advertising a special events ordinance amendment, approved a $9,155 water leak detector purchase, and adopted resolutions supporting grant applications for Niblock Alley sewer improvements and Oxford Memorial Park upgrades.

• Approved $711,702.50 bond release for Sycamore Crossing Phases 6 and 7 (motion carried)
• Authorized advertising ordinance amending special events, streets, and sidewalks regulations (motion carried)
• Approved $9,155 Pole Mole trenchless water leak detector from Water Capital Fund (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution #1397-2025 supporting CRP grant application for Niblock Alley sewer improvements (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution #1398-2025 supporting DCNR C2P2 grant application for Oxford Memorial Park improvements (motion carried)
• Approved HARB Certificate of Appropriateness for 532 & 534 Broad Street (motion carried)
• Approved Memorial Day Walk special event permit for May 26, 2025, with $139.86 deposit (motion carried)
• Approved $2,040/year Docutrend printer lease, subject to solicitor review (motion carried)

Historical Architectural Review Board

The Oxford Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) will consider a single agenda item: proposed exterior renovations at 532/534 Broad Street. The board will discuss and may decide on the renovation plans at this March 12, 2025 meeting.

• Review of exterior renovations at 532/534 Broad Street

The Historical Architectural Review Board approved the porch renovation project at 532 and 534 Broad Street, subject to specified changes. The approval requires using tongue & groove wood or composite floorboards, structural wood posts wrapped in AZEK or similar, and matching existing profiles for railings and other elements.

• Approved porch floorboard replacement with tongue & groove wood or composite (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of 5 porch columns with wood posts wrapped in AZEK or similar (unanimous)
• Approved salvaging or replacing porch brackets in kind with AZEK or similar (unanimous)
• Approved porch railing replacement with wood matching existing profiles (unanimous)
• Approved step posts and railing replacement with wood or AZEK, matching porch railing profiles (unanimous)
• Approved porch apron/skirting replacement between brick piers (unanimous)

Police & Public Safety Committee

The Police & Public Safety Committee will meet to review updates and concerns from public safety stakeholders. The discussion will focus on garage safety, the hiring process, and celebratory parades.

• Garage safety updates
• Hiring process update
• Celebratory parades discussion

The Oxford Borough Police and Public Safety Committee met on March 5, 2025, and discussed several public safety topics, including garage safety, the police hiring process, celebratory parades, and reporting illegal rentals. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was limited to discussion items.

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will discuss and vote on several items including Resolution #1396 declaring May as 'No Mow May', a pay application of $154,439.89 for the grant-funded Water Meter Replacement Project, and authorizing an additional 454 water meters at $166,146.52. Also on the agenda is a special event permit for the Chamber of Commerce's October Movies in the Park at Oxford Memorial Park, and updates on a police study and the State of the Borough.

• Resolution #1396 declaring May as 'No Mow May' in the Borough
• Rio Supply Inc. Pay Application #2 for $154,439.89 for the Water Meter Replacement Project
• Replacing an additional 454 water meters at a total cost of $166,146.52, plus $19 per wire run
• Special Event Permit for Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce's October Movies in the Park on October 11, 2025
• Police Study Update and Borough Manager's State of the Borough Update

The Oxford Borough Council approved a resolution declaring May 2025 as 'No Mow May,' allowing residents who register to let lawns grow for pollinators. It also approved a pay application for the water meter project and authorized replacing an additional 454 meters at a total cost of $166,146.52, plus wiring costs, funded by budget savings. A special event permit for the Chamber's Movies in the Park was approved. No other substantive decisions were made; a police study update was discussed but no action taken.

• Adopted Resolution #1396 declaring May 2025 'No Mow May' (motion carried)
• Approved Rio Supply Inc. Pay Application #2 for $154,439.89 for water meter project (motion carried)
• Approved replacing additional 454 water meters at $166,146.52 plus $19 per wire run (motion carried)
• Approved special event permit for OACC Movies in the Park on Oct 11, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from Feb 24, 2025 meeting (motion carried)

Housing Committee

The Oxford Borough Housing Committee will meet to discuss the results of a housing survey and to consider fair housing training. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists entirely of discussion items.

• Discussion of Housing Survey results
• Discussion of Fair Housing training

Oxford Planning Commission

The Oxford Borough Planning Commission will hold its first regular meeting of 2025, starting with reorganization to elect a chair and co-chair. Under new business, members will discuss a grant application to the Chester County Preservation Partnership Grant Program for Memorial Park improvements and review the final land development plan for Moran Farm submitted by Enox Land LP. No old business or other discussion items are scheduled.

• Nominations and appointment of 2025 Planning Commission Chair and Co-Chair
• Grant application to Chester County Preservation Partnership Grant Program for Memorial Park improvements
• Moran Farm property final land development plan submitted by Enox Land LP

The Oxford Borough Planning Commission reorganized for 2025, appointing Kathryn Cloyd as Chair and Richard Nelson as Co-Chair. It approved a letter of support for the Borough's grant application to the Chester County Preservation Partnership Grant Program for Memorial Park improvements, including a performance pavilion and ADA upgrades. The commission also accepted the final land development plan application for the Moran Farm Property submitted by Enox Land LP, with detailed review scheduled for the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Kathryn Cloyd as 2025 Planning Commission Chair (motion carried)
• Appointed Richard Nelson as 2025 Planning Commission Co-Chair (motion carried)
• Approved letter of support for Memorial Park grant application to Chester County Preservation Partnership Grant Program (motion carried)
• Accepted final land development plan application for Moran Farm Property from Enox Land LP (motion carried)

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will discuss a Letter of Intent to request technical assistance for a feasibility study on regionalizing police services. Other business includes amending the special events ordinance, improvements to Broad Street Bridge, and a grant application for Memorial Park improvements. Several HARB certificates of appropriateness and routine monthly reports are also on the agenda.

• Letter of Intent to request technical assistance for a police services regionalization feasibility study
• Resolution #1395 authorizing a grant application to Chester County Preservation Partnership for Memorial Park improvements
• Discussion on amending the Borough Code of Ordinances regarding special events and public gatherings
• Discussion on improvements to Broad Street Bridge
• HARB Certificates of Appropriateness approved for 24 S. Third Street, 142 Penn Avenue, and 119 S. Fifth Street

The council approved a letter of intent to request a study on regionalizing police services, with three townships already submitting letters. They also approved HARB certificates for three properties, a grant application for Memorial Park improvements, and discussed amending the special events ordinance.

• Approved letter of intent for police regionalization feasibility study
• Approved HARB Certificate of Appropriateness for 24 S. Third Street
• Approved HARB Certificate of Appropriateness for 142 Penn Avenue
• Approved HARB Certificate of Appropriateness for 119 S. Fifth Street
• Adopted Resolution #1395-2025 for Memorial Park grant application
• Approved financial reports for January/February 2025
• Approved department reports for January/February 2025
• Approved committee reports for January/February 2025

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review the December 2024 Treasurer's Report and year-end financials. The body will also review the January 2025 Treasurer's Report and ratify the November 2024 meeting minutes.

• December 2024 Treasurer's Report & Year-End Financials
• January 2025 Treasurer's Report
• Ratification of November 2024 Finance Committee meeting minutes

The Finance Committee met and approved its agenda and the November 2024 meeting minutes. Members reviewed the December 2024 Treasurer's Report and year-end financials, as well as the January 2025 Treasurer's Report, with only clarifying questions. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals and reviews.

• Approved agenda adoption (motion by Andress, seconded by Neidigh)
• Ratified November 2024 Finance Committee meeting minutes (motion by Neidigh, seconded by Andress)
• Reviewed December 2024 Treasurer's Report and year-end financials
• Reviewed January 2025 Treasurer's Report

Historical Architectural Review Board

The Oxford Historical Architectural Review Board is meeting to discuss three applications: a new commercial business sign at 24 S Third Street, a roof replacement at 142 Penn Ave., and a new sign for the Oxford Area Historical Association at 119 S Fifth Street. The board will consider whether these changes comply with historic preservation guidelines.

• 24 S Third Street – new commercial business sign
• 142 Penn Ave. – replacement of roofing materials
• 119 S Fifth Street – new Oxford Area Historical Association sign

The Oxford Historical Architectural Review Board approved three applications at its February 12, 2025 meeting: a placard at 119 S. Fifth Street, a roof replacement at 142 Penn Avenue, and signage at 24 S. Third Street. All approvals were unanimous as recorded.

• Approved ORPC-HP placard at 119 S. Fifth Street
• Approved standing seam metal roof replacement at 142 Penn Avenue
• Approved gutters, downspouts, and ventilation fan at 142 Penn Avenue
• Approved Presence Bank sign and two placards at 24 S. Third Street

Police & Public Safety Committee

The Oxford Borough Police and Public Safety Committee will discuss proposed meeting topics for March, April, and May 2025, and a police study. The committee will also hear updates and concerns from public safety stakeholders. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of proposed meeting topics for March, April, and May 2025
• Discussion of a police study
• Updates and concerns from public safety stakeholders

The Oxford Borough Police and Public Safety Committee met on February 5, 2025, and approved the minutes from the November meeting. The committee discussed potential topics for the April and May meetings, with Bill Fitzpatrick tasked to contact the Union Fire Company. Members also shared updates, comments, and concerns on various safety issues, but no formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved minutes from November meeting
• Discussed topics for April and May meetings
• Bill Fitzpatrick to contact Union Fire Company
• Discussed safety issues from stakeholders

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will consider approving a pay application and change order totaling over $314,000 for the grant-funded Water Meter Replacement Project. The agenda also includes a special event permit for Movies in the Park, updates on police services strategies, and discussions on local immigration issues and a No Mow May initiative. A scheduled visitor will present on MS4 Stormwater Permit Compliance.

• Rio Supply Inc. Pay Application #1: $198,150.65 and Change Order #1: $116,285.90 for Water Meter Replacement Project
• Special Event Permit for Movies in the Park at Oxford Memorial Park on June 20, July 18, and August 15, 2025
• Facilitation of Police Services Strategies Report – Update discussion
• Discussion on local immigration issues
• Discussion on No Mow May and accepting applications for new Junior Council Person for 2025-2026

The Oxford Borough Council approved a special event permit for the Chamber of Commerce's Movies in the Park series, and approved Rio Supply Inc. Pay Application #1 ($198,150.65) and Change Order #1 ($116,285.90) for the grant-funded Water Meter Replacement Project. The council also approved the January 27, 2025 meeting minutes as amended. No other substantive decisions were made; discussion items on police services, immigration, and No Mow May were informational only.

• Approved minutes from January 27, 2025, as amended
• Approved special event permit for Movies in the Park (3 dates) for Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce
• Approved Rio Supply Inc. Pay Application #1 of $198,150.65 for water meter project
• Approved Change Order #1 of $116,285.90 for water meter project

Borough Council

The Borough Council will discuss a proposal for an energy audit of borough facilities and a new parking ticket system. The meeting also includes reviews of certificates of appropriateness for specific properties and updates on police services.

• SSM Group, Inc. proposal for $39,500 for an ASHRAE Level 2 energy audit (reimbursable by $50,000 PA-DEP MORE grant)
• Butts Ticket System proposal: $6,195 one-time conversion cost and $9,980 recurring annual cost
• HARB Certificate of Appropriateness for 248 Penn Avenue
• HARB Certificate of Appropriateness for 338 Market Street and 4 South 4th Street
• Discussion on Police Services Study Options

The Oxford Borough Council approved a new parking enforcement vendor and an energy audit of borough facilities. The parking system, from Butts Ticket System, costs $6,195 one-time and $9,980 annually. The energy audit, by SSM Group, costs $39,500 and will be reimbursed by a $50,000 PA-DEP grant. The council also approved two HARB certificates of appropriateness and routine reports.

• Approved Butts Ticket System parking enforcement vendor ($6,195 one-time, $9,980 annual)
• Approved SSM Group energy audit ($39,500, reimbursed by $50,000 PA-DEP grant)
• Approved HARB Certificate of Appropriateness for 248 Penn Avenue
• Approved HARB Certificate of Appropriateness for 338 Market Street and 4 South 4th Street
• Approved minutes from January 13, 2025, with corrections
• Approved financial reports (Treasurer, Paid Bills, Open Invoices, Tax Collector)
• Approved department reports (Codes, Engineers, Public Works)
• Accepted committee reports (Sewer Authority, Recreation Authority, HARB)

Finance Committee

The Oxford Borough Finance Committee is meeting primarily to review the December 2024 Treasurer’s Report. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and agenda adoption. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Review December 2024 Treasurer’s Report

Borough Council

The Oxford Borough Council will adopt resolutions appointing borough officers and employees, and reappoint members to the Historical Architectural Review Board. They will also reauthorize the Civil Service Test process to create a police officer eligibility list and discuss next steps regarding police services strategies.

• Resolution #1394-2025: Appointments of various borough officers and annual designations
• Resolution #1393-2025: Appointments of certain borough employees
• Reauthorization to initiate Civil Service Test for full-time police officer eligibility list
• Discussion of Police Services Strategies Report and next steps
• Reappointment of Jan Andress, Carolyn Hess, Scott Moran, and Townsend Moore to HARB (five-year terms)

The Oxford Borough Council approved resolutions for annual officer and employee appointments, authorized advertising for 2025 meetings, reappointed HARB members, appointed a Vacancy Board Chair, and reauthorized the Civil Service Test for a full-time police officer eligibility list. The council also discussed pursuing multiple police regionalization strategies simultaneously, including engaging neighboring townships and assessing a merger with SCCRPD, but took no formal action on that discussion.

• Approved Resolution #1394-2025 for various borough officer appointments
• Approved Resolution #1393-2025 for certain borough employee appointments
• Authorized advertising for 2025 meetings
• Reappointed Jan Andress, Carolyn Hess, Scott Moran, and Townsend Moore to HARB for five-year terms
• Appointed Bethany Atkinson as Vacancy Board Chair for one year
• Reauthorized Civil Service Test process for full-time police officer eligibility list

Historical Architectural Review Board

The Oxford Historical Architectural Review Board approved two window replacement projects. At 338 Market Street/4 South 4th Street, the applicant will replace previously removed and blocked-up windows with matching ones. At 248 Penn Avenue, the owner will replace a double casement window with muntins with a casement window without muntins, matching existing original windows.

• Approved window replacement at 338 Market Street/4 South 4th Street
• Approved window replacement at 248 Penn Avenue

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on annual appointments for borough officers and employees. The body will also discuss next steps regarding the Facilitation of Police Services Strategies Report.

• Resolution #1394-2025: Appointments of Various Borough Officers and Annual Designations
• Resolution #1393-2025: Appointments of Certain Borough Employees
• Reappointment of Jan Andress, Carolyn Hess, Scott Moran, and Townsend Moore to the Historical Architectural Review Board
• Appointment of Bethany Atkinson as Vacancy Board Chair
• Reauthorization to initiate the Civil Service Test process for a full-time Police Officer eligibility list