Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting
About this meeting
- Government Body
- Board of Commissioners
- Meeting Type
- Board Of Commissioners
- Location
- Lower Merion, PA
- Meeting Date
- September 23, 2026
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
27 items on the agenda.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Minutes of a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners held July 8, 2026 and stated meetings of the Board of Commissioners held on July 15, 2026 and August 3, 2026, as distributed.
Announcements
The Board will meet in Executive Session on September 23, 2026 to receive reports from its professional staff. A Clean Up Weekend is being held on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. each day at the Township's Public Works Complex. Residents may dispose of their refuse and recycling free of charge. Proof of residency is required. Recycling must be separated from refuse. No household hazardous waste will be accepted. An "Anything with a Plug" recycling event will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Koegel Public Works Complex in Penn Valley. Registration is required. Montgomery County will be sponsoring a Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at the Township's Public Works Complex. Registration is required.
Proclamations
Proclamation: Designation of Fire Prevention Week, October 4 - 10, 2026.
Public Privilege of the Floor
The Floor is open to provide the opportunity for the public to address the Board on any non-agenda item or any other public matter in which the Township has jurisdiction or authority. Response to Public Privilege of the Floor - Appropriate time for any member of the Board, the Township Manager, or designated staff person to address and correct any statement made by a member of the public during the Public Privilege portion of the agenda.
Public Comment
The Floor is open to provide the opportunity for the public to address the Board on matters relating to agenda items which will be voted upon at this meeting. Response to Public Comment - Appropriate time for any member of the Board, the Township Manager, or designated staff person to address or respond to any statement made by a member of the public during the Public Comment portion of the agenda.
AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE FUNDS IN ESCROW
AWARD OF CONTRACT- DEAD AND DISEASED TREE REMOVAL
AWARD OF CONTRACT - STREET TREE PLANTING PROGRAM
AWARD OF CONTRACT - PENN WYNNE - OVERBROOK HILLS FIRE COMPANY APRON REPAIRS
AWARD OF CONTRACT - WYNDON AVENUE STORMWATER REPAIRS
AWARD OF CONTRACT - BELMONT HILLS COMMUNITY CENTER EXTERIOR WINDOW FRAME PAINTING AND REPAIRS
AWARD OF CONTRACT - TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PARKING LOT REPAIRS
AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS TOWNSHIP EQUIPMENT
APPOINTMENT OF PENSION TRUSTEE
WAIVER OF CDBG RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM FUND LIMIT
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT MULTIMODAL GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR THE SIDEWALK INSTALLATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT LOCAL SHARE ACCOUNT (LSA) GRANT APPLICATION FOR KOEGEL COMPLEX PHASE I DESIGN
Building & Planning Committee
The Consent Calendar contains items referred from the September 16, 2026 meeting of this Committee (item a). A meeting of the Building & Planning Committee will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at approximately 7:55 p.m. at which time the following item may be referred to the Board of Commissioners for action: Authorization to Advertise Ordinance - Chapter 155, Zoning - Multiple Principal Buildings in CAD-BV - Z-26-003. Additional information may be found on the agenda for the aforementioned Building & Planning Committee meeting.
Finance Committee
The Consent Calendar contains items referred from the September 16, 2026 meeting of this Committee (item b - i). A meeting of the Finance Committee will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at approximately 7:35 p.m. at which time the following items may be referred to the Board of Commissioners for action: Resolution - Series A of 2026 Bond Issue Reimbursement; Authorization to Advertise an Ordinance - General Obligation Bond Series A of 2026 and Series B of 2026 Parameters; Authorization to Advertise an Ordinance - Chapter A167, Fees - Solid Waste Collection; Authorization to Amend Fund Balance Policy. Additional information may be found on the agenda for the aforementioned Finance Committee meeting.
Grants & Community Development Committee
The Consent Calendar contains items referred from the September 16, 2026 meeting of this Committee (item j - l).
Police Committee
A meeting of the Police Committee will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at approximately 7:30 p.m. at which time the following item may be referred to the Board of Commissioners for action: Authorization To Issue Conditional Offer Of Employment For Open Police Position. Additional information may be found on the agenda for the aforementioned Police Committee meeting.