Media meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Media Borough Council to weigh road bid, parking study, EMS proposal

Media Borough Council has a series of agenda items this month, including a $130,920 road program bid, a $41,800 parking study, and a proposal from Main Line Health for emergency medical services. Minutes from these meetings have not yet been published, so the items below are under consideration, not final decisions.

Road program and parking study

At its Aug. 20 meeting, the council is scheduled to consider accepting a bid from A.F. Damon Company, Inc. for $130,920.00 for the 2026 Road Program. The agenda also includes a proposal from Carroll Engineering for a comprehensive parking study not to exceed $41,800, and Resolution #2026-54, which covers mid-year budget adjustments.

EMS proposal and council resignation

A special council meeting on Aug. 10 was set to discuss a proposal from Main Line Health regarding Emergency Medical Services, consider an ordinance related to the Authority's incorporation, and discuss the resignation of Councilperson Taylor Dunn. Public comment was to be heard.

Finance Committee review

The Finance Committee met Aug. 18 to review new business, including a pension funds update from Marquette Associates, the July 2026 financial statements, and the 2026 Pension Plan Minimum Municipal Obligations (MMOs). No old business was listed.

Other agenda items

Also on the Aug. 20 agenda are public hearings on Ordinance No. 1179 of 2026, which would amend the Seasonal Outdoor Café Dining Ordinance, and on recycling definitions. The council will also consider Resolution #2026-58, an application to the Main Street Matters planning grant for $85,000 for a housing and parking garage feasibility study. The sale of surplus equipment and several community event permit applications are also listed.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.

Media Borough Committees Tackle Park Plans, Zoning, and Budget Review

Three Media Borough committees met over the past two weeks to discuss park improvements, zoning changes, and the borough's financial standing. All three meetings were agenda-only sessions, meaning minutes have not yet been published and no formal decisions are confirmed in the available records.

Properties and Public Works Committee — July 22

The committee discussed several local projects and properties, though no decisions or specific actions were listed on the agenda.

Items included a Rotary Club presentation on Manchester Park and the Plum St. Clock, an update on the Media Theatre, a sports court at the Media Youth Center, and community garden design and logistics. The committee also carried old business items forward.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed which of these items advanced beyond discussion.

Community Development Committee — July 28

The committee's agenda included a lot line adjustment at 509 N. Lemon Street, which also appears on the upcoming Planning Commission agenda for August 4 — suggesting the property matter is moving through the borough's review process.

The committee was also scheduled to review a seasonal outdoor dining ordinance proposal and a Fats-Oils-&-Grease ordinance proposal, both of which could affect downtown restaurants and food-service businesses if adopted.

A resolution for a PA Council of the Arts Creative Districts Program grant application was on the agenda, along with a review of 2026 State Street District holiday signage rules.

No vote tallies or outcomes are confirmed, as minutes have not been published.

Finance Committee — July 29

The Finance Committee discussed the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and an audit presentation by Barbacane, the borough's auditing firm. Mid-year budget updates were also on the agenda, along with June 2026 financial statements.

Additional items included a follow-up on business tax collection services and a proposal for a civic engagement platform. No votes were scheduled; the agenda describes the items as being for discussion and follow-up.

Coming Up

Planning Commission — Monday, August 4

The Planning Commission will review a lot line adjustment for a property at 509 N Lemon Street, the same property discussed by the Community Development Committee on July 28. The meeting also includes acceptance of July 2026 minutes and a public comment period.

Residents interested in the 509 N Lemon Street lot line adjustment or in the broader zoning and budget discussions from the past two weeks may want to attend, as the Planning Commission review is the next formal step in that property matter.

Media Borough Council to weigh $100,700 bicycle plan grant, 350 S Providence Rd development

Media Borough Council is scheduled to consider a $100,700 grant agreement for a Comprehensive Bicycle Plan and preliminary final approval of a lot consolidation and land development at 350 South Providence Road at its July 16 meeting, according to the posted agenda. Minutes have not yet been published, so the items below reflect what boards were scheduled to take up, not confirmed outcomes.

Borough Council — July 16

The council agenda lists several financial and development items:

• Approval of a Travel Options Program (TOP) grant agreement to fund a Comprehensive Bicycle Plan, totaling $100,700.
• Resolution 2026-51 to apply for a Multimodal Transportation Fund grant for pedestrian safety in the State Street Business District.
• Preliminary final approval of land development and lot consolidation for 350 South Providence Road.
• Authorization to advertise and receive bids for the Phase 1 Bollard Project.
• Approval of consulting services with IMEG for a Hybrid Form-Based code, at $28,500.
• June bill payments totaling $293,043.82 across multiple funds.
• A manager's report on a Verizon cable franchise renewal and an engineer's report.
• Committee reports covering land development at 350 South Providence Road, the bollard installation, and the pedestrian-safety grant application.
• Public-safety permits and appointments to recreation boards.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed which of these items were approved, tabled, or continued.

Planning Commission — July 7

The Planning Commission was scheduled to discuss a SALDO (Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance) application to consolidate two existing properties at 350 S Providence Road into a single lot and construct a 482-square-foot addition. Other agenda items included review and acceptance of June 2026 minutes, an FBZ subcommittee update listed as discussion only, and public comment. No minutes have been published.

Recreation Board — July 7

The Recreation Board agenda included a vote for a new board member and planning for movie nights scheduled for July, August, and September. The board was also set to discuss August 4 events, including a potential board meeting and National Night Out, along with movie screen requests, Porchfest planning, and merchandise for volleyball and Porchfest. Old business covered garden tours, Fourth of July, and pick-up volleyball. Outcomes are not yet recorded in published minutes.

Environmental Advisory Council — July 9

The Environmental Advisory Council was scheduled to approve July minutes and discuss the logistics of switching Media's trash pickups to once a week. The agenda also listed a review of potential solar installation candidates, an update on a polystyrene ban, and a Bicycle Friendly Community update. No minutes have been published.

Coming up

No meetings are listed on the provided calendar for the next 14 days. Residents seeking confirmed actions from the July 7, July 9, and July 16 sessions should watch for published minutes from the Planning Commission, Recreation Board, Environmental Advisory Council, and Borough Council.

Media boards weigh lot consolidation, trash pickup, and recreation plans; Council set to review $100,700 bicycle grant

Media Borough's advisory boards and commissions turned their attention this month to land use, environmental initiatives, and community events. All three recent meetings were agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published — so what follows reflects what was scheduled for discussion or action, not confirmed outcomes. Borough Council will meet July 16 with several financial and development items on its agenda.

Planning Commission: Lot consolidation at 350 S Providence Rd

The Planning Commission's July 7 agenda included a SALDO (Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance) application for 350 S Providence Road. The application proposes consolidating two existing properties into a single lot and constructing a 482-square-foot addition.

Other agenda items were review and acceptance of June 2026 minutes, an update from the FBZ Subcommittee (discussion only), and public comment. Because minutes are not yet available, the commission's actions on these items are not confirmed.

Recreation Board: New member vote, movie nights, Porchfest

The Recreation Board's July 7 agenda listed a vote for a new board member among its new business items. The board also planned to discuss movie nights scheduled for July, August, and September, as well as August 4 events — including a potential board meeting and National Night Out.

Old business covered garden tours, the Fourth of July, and pick-up volleyball. The agenda also included discussion of movie screen requests, Porchfest planning, and merchandise for volleyball and Porchfest. Minutes have not been published, so vote results and final decisions are not yet on the record.

Environmental Advisory Council: Trash pickup, solar candidates, polystyrene

The EAC's July 9 agenda included approval of July minutes and a discussion of switching Media's trash pickups to once a week. The council also planned to review a list of potential solar installation candidates and provide an update on the status of a polystyrene ban.

A Bicycle Friendly Community update was also on the agenda. As with the other recent meetings, minutes are not yet published, so no outcomes are confirmed.

Coming up: Borough Council, July 16

Media Borough Council's next meeting carries the heaviest financial and development agenda of the cycle. Items scheduled for review include:

• Approval of a $100,700 Travel Options Program (TOP) grant for a Comprehensive Bicycle Plan.
• Resolution 2026-51 to apply for a Multimodal Transportation Fund grant for State Street.
• Land development and lot consolidation for 350 South Providence Road — the same property the Planning Commission discussed July 7.
• Authorization for Phase 1 Bollard Project bids.
• June bill payments totaling $293,043.82 across multiple funds.

Council will also discuss updates to mass gathering and dining ordinances. Residents interested in transportation spending, downtown infrastructure, or the 350 S Providence Road project may want to attend. The meeting is scheduled for July 16.