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July 8, 2026, committee Meetings
Published: Jul 8, 2026
Special Board Meeting Authorizes Conditional Offer for Police Candidate
The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to authorize the township manager to make a conditional offer of employment to one probationary police candidate. The candidate has met all civil service requirements and possesses Act 120 training, aligning with the department's goal to reach its authorized strength of 136 officers. The motion passed unanimously.
Morris Road Portion Vacated Unanimously by Lower Merion Board
The Lower Merion Board of Commissioners considered and approved a resolution to discontinue, abandon, and vacate a portion of Morris Road, approximately 50 feet wide and 160 feet long, from Lancaster Avenue North. This decision follows a public hearing and notification process, with adjacent property owners notified by certified mail and legal notice published in local newspapers. The approval allows for the rounding of a sharp right-hand turn at the intersection of Morris Road and Windwood Road as part of a property redevelopment project. The vacation is expected to facilitate better development of the parcel and improve the intersection's alignment. The ordinance to vacate is scheduled for adoption in September or October. The approval was unanimous.
Fire Company Repairs Contract Awarded; Waste Hauling Extended; ARP Fund Closed
The Finance Committee recommended to the Board of Commissioners the approval to award a contract for engine room floor repairs at the Gladwin Fire Company to ENZ Property Services LLC for $70,920. This contract addresses deterioration in the trench and flooring within the firehouse bay doors and includes repairs to the exterior driveway apron, with an add-alternate item for sealant joint replacement. The lowest apparent bidder, Risinger, Inc., was not awarded the contract because ENZ Property Services became the apparent low bidder after including recommended add-alternate items, specifically the replacement of sealant around the exterior concrete apron. The committee also considered and approved extending the waste hauling and disposal contract with Reworld Sustainable Solutions LLC for three years, despite a slightly higher rate than Abington's contract, citing market uncertainties and fuel prices. Finally, the committee recommended adopting a resolution to formally close the American Rescue Plan (ARP) fund, as the township has fully expended all ARP funds, including interest earnings, by May 2026.
Ardmore Event Open Container Waiver Approved; Historic Preservation Applications Advance; Ballot Village Zoning Amendments Passed
The Building and Planning Committee considered a waiver of township code section 111-4.2, which regulates open containers, for the Ardmore Rock and Ride event. The waiver, requested by Ardmore Music Hall, permits patrons to possess and consume alcoholic beverages in public rights-of-way within regulated areas on August 9th, 2026, between 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., subject to the Music Hall providing adequate insurance coverage. The committee recommended approval of the waiver, which passed unanimously. Additionally, the committee recommended approval of three applications for the Historical Commission: replacement of original wood windows with vinyl at 14 Rockhill Road (Class 2 allowance), replacement of a slate roof with Da Vinci synthetic slate at 1233 Lafayette Road (Class 2 approval with subcommittee review), and construction of a one-story addition at 345 North Bowman Avenue (Class 2 approval with material details pending subcommittee review). Public comment was received regarding due process for historic resource applications, with a request to delay votes, but the committee proceeded with approval. The committee also heard a conditional use application for 223 North Highland Avenue to modify prior conditions for religious use expansion. After extensive discussion and public comment on the proposed ordinance amendments related to the Ballot Village District, including striking the NC neighborhood center as a permitted use and allowing religious uses with specific conditions, and after rejecting a 10-year moratorium on future applications, the board approved the ordinance with amendments related to ground floor commercial use and religious use allowances, passing 13-1.
Significant Federal and CDBG Funds Allocated for Ardmore Transit Center and Residential Rehab
The Grants and Community Development Committee recommended approval for three funding items. First, an additional $11,000 was approved for the CDBG Residential Rehabilitation fund, bringing the total to $127,000 for property upgrades in Ardmore, primarily due to lead removal and porch reconstruction costs. Second, $65,582 was reallocated from the Ashbridge House renovation project (under budget) to the Residential Rehabilitation program. Third, the committee authorized entering into a cooperative agreement with the US Department of Transportation for the IFAC grant program to support the Ardmore Multimodal Transit Center project, securing nearly $1 million in federal funding for preliminary design work.
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