Phoenixville public meetings in 2024

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee will discuss a trail committee update, approve two invoices, and receive a presentation on affordable housing from Strong Towns Advocacy. The committee will also set the 2025 meeting schedule and confirm the venue for the January 29 meeting. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and invoices.

• Theurkauf Design & Planning invoice #1024-05
• Smith and Porter invoice #PRPCP-119
• PRPC Trail Committee update
• Strong Towns Advocacy – Affordable Housing Presentation
• Venue for January 29 PRPC meeting

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee will discuss and potentially endorse the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority. The meeting also includes approval of meeting minutes and an invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning, as well as correspondence about a resignation from the Chester County Planning Commission.

• PRPC endorsement of Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority
• Approval of invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning #0924-11
• Correspondence: Kate Clark resignation from CCPC
• Discussion of 2024 work plan next initiative
• December 4 PRPC meeting venue change

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission discussed scheduling and responsibilities for completing the MEI scorecard, with a review of the first section set for November 6. Training attendance and logistics were confirmed for December 4. Open items included discussion of budgetary needs and a request schedule. The agenda is largely procedural, focusing on planning and administrative tasks.

• Schedule and responsibilities for MEI scorecard completion
• First section review of MEI scorecard planned for November 6, 2024
• Training confirmed for December 4, 2024
• Discussion of budgetary needs and request schedule

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The committee will hear a presentation from the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Executive Director Tom Frawley. They will also consider endorsing East Pikeland's VPP Grant Application. Approval of minutes and invoices are on the agenda.

• Presentation by Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Executive Director Tom Frawley
• Endorsement of East Pikeland VPP Grant Application
• Approval of Theurkauf Design & Planning invoice #0824-04
• Approval of Smith and Porter invoice #PRPCP-110
• Discussion of 2024 Work Plan and October meeting venue

Human Relations Commission

The Phoenixville Human Relations Commission held a procedural meeting. Members reviewed the MEI scorecard and assigned the first section for work. They also confirmed a training resource contact. No other open items were discussed.

• Reviewed MEI scorecard and assigned first section
• Confirmed training resource contact

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The committee will conduct a consistency review of the Phoenixville Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SLDO) Amendment impact statements, approve invoices for Theurkauf Design & Planning, and update the member roster. Old business includes planning the next 2024 work plan initiative and selecting a venue for the September meeting.

• Consistency review of Phoenixville SLDO Amendment – impact statements
• PRPC member roster update
• Approval of Theurkauf Design & Planning invoice #0724-14
• Discussion of 2024 work plan next initiative
• Selection of September meeting venue

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee unanimously approved a consistency review of Phoenixville Borough's proposed subdivision and land development ordinance amendment, recommending revisions to retain community and fiscal impact analysis and add multi-modal transportation considerations. The committee also approved meeting minutes and an invoice, and discussed traffic congestion on Township Line Road.

• Approved minutes of Meeting 171 unanimously
• Approved Theurkauf Design & Planning invoice #0724-14 for $502.21 unanimously
• Approved consistency review of Phoenixville impact statement ordinance as drafted (unanimous)

Human Relations Commission

The Commission reviewed a knowledge sharing session with Lieutenant Bryan MacIntyre regarding police training and constraints. The body postponed the evaluation of the Municipal Equality Index (MEI) Scorecard to the September meeting.

• Discussion of Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), use of force, and implicit bias training for officers
• Identification of funding and officer bandwidth as constraints
• Postponement of Municipal Equality Index (MEI) Scorecard evaluation

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee will meet virtually to conduct a consistency review of a residential setback ordinance. The body will also discuss invasive species control and update its member roster.

• Consistency Review: Schuylkill Gas Pumps Residential Setback Ordinance
• Invoice approval for Theurkauf Design & Planning #0624-10
• 2024 Work Plan discussion regarding Invasive Species Control
• PRPC Member Roster Update

Human Relations Commission

The Commission is examining a May accessibility complaint concerning the placement of signs. The Borough is working on updates to regulations for sandwich board locations and times. Additionally, the HRC chair and Borough liaison will coordinate engagement with the Chamber of Commerce.

• Examination of an accessibility complaint regarding signage placement
• Updates to Borough orders for sandwich board locations and times
• Coordination with the Chamber of Commerce for community engagement

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The committee will conduct consistency reviews for several local ordinances in West Pikeland and Phoenixville. Members will also discuss the 2024 work plan regarding housing affordability strategies.

• Consistency review of West Pikeland Bamboo Ordinance
• Consistency review of West Pikeland draft Unsafe Structures Ordinance
• Consistency review of Phoenixville Sandwich Board Sign Ordinance
• Consistency review of Phoenixville Zoning Map Amendment
• Discussion of 2024 Work Plan for housing affordability

Human Relations Commission

The commission discussed updates regarding formal training requests for complaint coordination and preparations for the June First Friday event. Discussions concerning an accessibility complaint and MEI scorecard next steps were delayed until the July meeting.

• Update on formal training request status for HRC complaints
• Preparation for June First Friday engagement
• Accessibility complaint discussion delayed until July
• MEI scorecard next steps delayed until July

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee is meeting to approve minutes and an invoice, hear a presentation on Chester County 250, consider endorsing a DCED grant request for East Pikeland Ridge Road Park, and discuss the 2024 work plan on housing affordability and municipal ordinances. The meeting is virtual via Zoom.

• Approval of Theurkauf Design & Planning invoice #0424-09
• Presentation on Chester County 250 by Jim Garrison
• DCED Grant Request Endorsement for East Pikeland Ridge Road Park
• Discussion of 2024 Work Plan on Housing Affordability/Municipal Ordinances
• June PRPC meeting venue selection

Human Relations Commission

The Phoenixville Human Relations Commission is handling routine administrative business: approving minutes, appointing a chair, and setting a timeline for flier review ahead of the June First Friday event. The commission also discussed social media (denied), state-led training options, and will use the Municipal Equality Index Scorecard for DEI evaluation.

• Heather Bird appointed Chair of the HRC
• Timeline set for flier review before June First Friday
• Social media presence denied by Borough
• State-led training options identified for HRC
• Municipal Equality Index Scorecard to be used for DEI evaluation

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee is meeting to review a Phoenixville Zoning Ordinance Amendment for consistency, approve an invoice from Theurkauf Design & Planning, and discuss the 2024 trail plan progress workshop. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and updating member contacts.

• Consistency review of Phoenixville Zoning Ordinance Amendment
• Invoice approval for Theurkauf Design & Planning #0324-15
• 2024 Work Plan – Trail Plan Progress Workshop discussion
• Updated PRPC member representatives and contacts
• May PRPC meeting venue selection

Human Relations Commission

The Phoenixville Human Relations Commission met and discussed administrative items. Members planned their participation in the June First Friday event, identifying needs for a table, tent, and flyer. They also confirmed attendance at Diversity in Action meetings and requested an official social media presence with the Borough.

• Discussed participation in June First Friday event
• Identified needs for table, tent, and flyer
• Confirmed attendance at Diversity in Action meetings
• Requested official social media presence with the Borough

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The committee will conduct a consistency review of the Phoenixville Subdivision/Land Development Ordinance Amendment. Members will also discuss the 2024 Work Plan and update representative contact information.

• Consistency Review – Phoenixville Subdivision/Land Development Ordinance Amendment
• 2024 Work Plan discussion
• Approval of Theurkauf Design & Planning invoice #0224-04

Human Relations Commission

The Phoenixville Human Relations Commission met on March 6, 2024, with the chair absent. Members reviewed the Borough Council Solicitor's documentation, decided to leave the ordinance as is, and finalized a new mission and vision statement. They also discussed training, community engagement, and proactive outreach opportunities.

• Affirmed to leave the ordinance unchanged
• Finalized new mission and vision statement
• Discussed training and evaluation documentation
• Explored closer involvement with Borough groups
• Identified community engagement opportunities

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee is meeting to approve minutes and invoices, and to discuss its 2024 work plan, updated member representatives, and the venue for the March meeting. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business with no major land-use decisions listed.

• Approval of invoices from Theurkauf Design & Planning (#0124-09) and Smith and Porter (#PRPCP-93)
• Discussion of 2024 Work Plan
• Update on PRPC Member Representatives and Contacts
• Selection of March PRPC Meeting Venue

Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee

The Phoenixville Regional Planning Committee is meeting to reorganize leadership, approve invoices, and conduct a consistency review of Phoenixville's Skill Games Ordinance. Members will also discuss the 2023 annual report, the 2024 work plan, and municipal use of open space funds.

• Consistency review of Phoenixville Skill Games Ordinance
• Approval of invoices from Theurkauf Design & Planning (#1123-05 and 1223-02)
• Discussion on municipal use of open space funds
• 2024 work plan and meeting schedule
• Roster of member representatives and contacts

Human Relations Commission

The Phoenixville Human Relations Commission is meeting to discuss the actionability of the current ordinance and has requested a formal review from the Solicitor via the Borough Council liaison. The commission also moved its vision and mission statements to final draft and designated a Borough Council liaison.

• HRC Borough Council liaison officially designated
• Formal review of current ordinance requested from Solicitor
• Vision and mission statements moved to final draft