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The manager told council the borough has completed required utility contracts and most preparatory work and is optimistic the federal funding schedule will remain intact. Councilors asked whether the borough could be required to front money and then seek reimbursement; staff said there may be a required down payment but that federal reimbursements typically follow when funding is structured through Amtrak or federal sources. The manager noted staff and consultants will monitor federal developments closely to reduce the risk of unrecoverable expenditures.

In operational news, the manager reported recruitment status for an assistant borough manager: more than 20 applications were received, four in-person interviews were held and two finalists were selected for second interviews. Both finalists indicated they could start in March; the manager said a hiring decision is anticipated by the end of the month and that existing part-time staff (Alan) will support onboarding and training for a few weeks after the new hire.“We have done all of the things, crossed our t's, dotted our i's,” the manager said regarding the bridge funding confirmation, but cautioned staff will continue close oversight.

There was no formal vote on these updates; staff said they will return with procurement and contract details as the bridge project advances.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Borough Council Business Meeting, February 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The borough manager told council that the North Narberth Avenue bridge project is on Amtrak’s funding schedule and staff expect to finalize an assistant manager hire in March after interviews of multiple candidates.","taxTitle","Narberth, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania","taxId",74693,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6316790,"Council reviews plan for four new stormwater bump-outs tied to PRP credits",548,1348000,1896000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2375655-ef00bd3f88279de515f65d4edfacdec1&start=1348&end=1896","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2375655-ef00bd3f88279de515f65d4edfacdec1/thumbnail_1348000.jpg","/articles/6316790/Narberth/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/Council-reviews-plan-for-four-new-stormwater-bump-outs-tied-to-PRP-credits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316790-e810dbc7ad6bade72d59287926bef853/orig.mp4?Expires=1774927070&Signature=aIMh9Yi8SxkvPGr~0m7Vt45~wqYEfKJJvqoQ9c39v7H9Q9oW3EWz301uhXN0B0682-vGumBI7mIogb~OphzVAVF5PYUpMzAjV4Xgx0eUe5ZKT3JqnK5XW2zYYxIx~o-I3vC23d6uySZTCyMA4eByACjGdyn86NhLz0xIknVf4F8-9TF22snV-IlavxmMxoS22DGE9THKyRb3iwyv~cEIrj8sHJ930VFyVvoVGwLde4noBLDCFaLHpO4HZDU9wF2Dtl2qjraLdujIo6AGdjwJO3obWm2v2KgZlqUo8H9svb9I3vAQ7wikeMcrhdyUHxMPMBg-iX~KEb5NBp5jhYldMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Narberth staff presented a targeted list of four street-level stormwater bump-out locations the borough intends to install in 2025 as part of its Pollution Reduction Plan (PRP) compliance strategy.

The locations proposed for construction this year are two bump-outs on the 200 block of Grayling Avenue (one on each side of the street at Grandland Avenue), one at Conway Avenue at Seward Avenue and one on Dudley Avenue at the Seward Avenue intersection. Staff said it chose these locations to capture larger drainage areas — which produce more PRP credits — and to prioritize projects that deliver measurable sediment reduction. An alternate site on North Narberth Avenue near Windsor Avenue was identified in case of utility conflicts.

Staff noted the borough has already installed bump-outs with positive feedback and ongoing maintenance is removing hundreds of pounds of sediment annually. The borough's PRP is a state-required program to reduce stormwater sediment; staff said the bump-outs were among the most visible and practical measures to meet the borough's obligations. Funding sources discussed include state grants for low-volume roads and the borough's PRP program funds.

Council and staff discussed potential parking impacts; staff estimated each bump-out would remove approximately two on-street parking spaces and said site visits indicated the selected blocks currently have available parking. Staff committed to notifying affected residents well before approval and design and to hold Infrastructure Committee meetings (April 22 and May committee review dates were cited) to show residents draft designs prior to final council approval for construction bids in June and award by August for September construction.

Council did not take a final vote on installations; directors asked staff to proceed to the Infrastructure Committee for design review and neighbor outreach.","Public works staff presented four proposed stormwater bump-out installations for 2025 intended to maximize PRP credits under the borough's required pollution-reduction plan; council directed outreach to affected neighbors and referred designs to the Infrastructure Committee.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6316795,"Council reviews 2025 paving plan; 0.64 mile targeted using liquid fuels funds",97,864000,961000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2375655-ef00bd3f88279de515f65d4edfacdec1&start=864&end=961","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2375655-ef00bd3f88279de515f65d4edfacdec1/thumbnail_864000.jpg","/articles/6316795/Narberth/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/Council-reviews-2025-paving-plan-064-mile-targeted-using-liquid-fuels-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316795-ffa6a69e380efd1e32c8cc8af6c26038/orig.mp4?Expires=1774927070&Signature=CrmoIvZfgF0us6xxMSjyRBj68pzFMLIoo5VIRxwUD4onw4RaR-VaAUEJs~0GfGbmiAxMoLxHKa5G4EMTA435cJk2JV-eM-9sDyst~WOLu4DLaPU1QTGnZUeKAPQxAVu1Hc-eGKH0c-Ca6xtfyy3oXCXBYEopdWw5kcfmizGYxSZF5nisjK34O3N8of4XAmYRptiUFH5qdHuMUFSHxGP9XYuMlSvb7faAKm118ua~1LLY-SuA5SKOavhy0bcd6yiYj5ZCaJuwwLdYkTpQZ3w70UyhRRbK2hbAEN3Nh0A24CKuSpgHUvGKWmIdKg3ZyicYi3OhU2HiYU4sAwekN1fVvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Narberth officials outlined plans Thursday for a 2025 paving program they said will use liquid fuels money and target about 0.64 mile of road within the borough.

Public works staff and engineering consultants presented the scope and timing: planned paving includes the remainder of Haverford Avenue from Iona to the traffic signal, the 100 and 200 blocks of Grayling Avenue, the 100 block of Hampton, Windsor Avenue from Marlborough to Iona, and Iona from Haverford south toward the new development. Officials said engineering will perform field measurements to establish accurate bid quantities and costs before issuing a public bid.

Funding sources and scope details were discussed. The borough plans to use liquid fuels funds (state-collected gasoline tax distributed for highway maintenance) to pay paving costs. Sanitary-sewer maintenance funds — increased in recent budgets from $30,000 to $160,000 — will cover manhole replacements tied to paving work so those repairs are not charged to the paving budget. The borough has about 22 miles of pipe in its maintenance inventory and staff said televising and spot repairs over the last two years reduced the need for immediate underground work in the paving zone.

The presentation also raised ADA compliance work: staff said several curb ramps will be replaced and one intersection (Windsor and Iona) may be modified to reduce potential tripping hazards and better direct crossing paths. Council and staff also discussed coordination with utility companies via the PA 1 Call system and the borough’s plan to set a contractor schedule that requires utilities to complete any underground work before paving begins.

Staff said scheduling will aim for later in the summer; the contractor will post closure notices and the borough expects to mail notices to affected properties. Engineers will provide a more detailed cost estimate after on-site measurements and the borough will go to bid once design and estimate steps are completed.

Council did not vote on the paving presentation; the program remains at the scoping and pre-bid stage.","Council heard a staff presentation on a 2025 paving program covering roughly 0.64 mile of borough streets funded from liquid fuels, with sanitary sewer funds covering manhole replacements and additional ADA ramp work planned.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6316800,"Council roundup: consent agenda, events, subdivision and appointments approved",1159,4894000,6053000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2375655-ef00bd3f88279de515f65d4edfacdec1&start=4894&end=6053","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2375655-ef00bd3f88279de515f65d4edfacdec1/thumbnail_4894000.jpg","/articles/6316800/Narberth/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/Council-roundup-consent-agenda-events-subdivision-and-appointments-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316800-fb1469d39f9f1814941d4b83d6bf5b3d/orig.mp4?Expires=1774927070&Signature=T~IeJh~~10B2qQZa8itGOgBYNm-r5LU6dntqOpigwakp5AT11bvc6hecnrI6Ne2k61w3VXkl13ThrQsNIwkGWCJOaaE5w8JsJ6Kfdyc--JiMpJm0HmGeaHicVZUzDP8d0yKg22BBD5ZJHyEOwQFVES6lEi0nRbIQhJH0TJYthV~kyWraeM1ptr7zam4mlUFXMr8aYCSyIB~U~MsD26s4tKF5QqnSsfLwtcXygj898EXpRaevf022WEdZ-8CT76KSgulZK6wuuVVh0QaszqWWIL6UOKq3IszyFco~BqzFwgkF39AQB9-vPwp69W6-51uSBTdv9-1gqNg2cFdvHinyaw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Narberth Borough Council approved a package of routine and substantive items during its Feb. 20 business meeting, including the consent agenda, a Parks & Recreation events program, two minor land-division items and multiple board appointments.

The consent agenda (items A–F) passed unanimously. Council then approved the Parks and Recreation 2025 event program — a family movie night, a food-truck festival and recurring environmental talks — and authorized staff to cover modest in-kind public-safety and public-works services. The family movie night carries a potential one-time funding request in the $1,500–$2,000 range for film rental; council instructed staff to locate funds within the existing recreation and special events budget.

Land-use items approved included a preliminary/final minor subdivision for 425–427 Grove Place and a lot-line adjustment between 243 North Wynwood Avenue and 10 Sabine Avenue. Review letters were noted and staff recommended waivers for modest technical submissions (for example, dedication of right of way was waived where it would be anomalous on the block). Both planning items passed unanimously.

Council also appointed Tom DelMonte to the Parks and Recreation Board (term through Dec. 31, 2027) and appointed Ryan (last name as recorded in application) to the Environmental Advisory Council (term through Dec. 31, 2027). The meeting record shows council supported creating or formalizing alternate positions on some boards; staff will follow up on ordinance and implementation.

Council authorized an executive engagement coaching agreement for the borough manager, with an option to include the incoming assistant manager. The manager said the service will be covered within the existing consulting services allocation for the year.

In executive session council approved a set of lease modifications: a termination agreement with one tenant (IVF), an expansion and extension for another tenant (identified in the record as Lavner/Ladner), and related assignment/renewal documents; meeting minutes indicate these actions passed unanimously after the closed-session review.

Items approved with votes (selected):
- Consent agenda (A–F): unanimous.
- Parks & Recreation 2025 event program: unanimous; council authorized staff to fund up to $1,555 for a film company if needed.
- Resolution approving 425–427 Grove Place preliminary/final minor subdivision and waiver: unanimous.
- Lot-line adjustment for 10 Sabine Ave / 243 North Wynwood Ave and waivers: unanimous.
- Appointment: Tom DelMonte to Parks & Rec (term ends 12/31/2027): approved.
- Appointment: Ryan to Environmental Advisory Council (term ends 12/31/2027): approved.
- Executive engagement coaching proposal (manager and optional assistant manager): approved.
- Lease termination and assignment agreements (executive session): approved (unanimous).","At the Feb. 20 Narberth Borough Council meeting the council approved the consent agenda, Parks & Recreation event program, two subdivision/lot-line items, board appointments and an executive coaching contract; several items were unanimous or had minimal discussion.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6316805,"Narberth council adopts Master Parks Plan after lengthy public discussion, 6-1 vote",1555,2908000,4463000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2375655-ef00bd3f88279de515f65d4edfacdec1&start=2908&end=4463","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2375655-ef00bd3f88279de515f65d4edfacdec1/thumbnail_2908000.jpg","/articles/6316805/Narberth/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/Narberth-council-adopts-Master-Parks-Plan-after-lengthy-public-discussion-6-1-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316805-2d1d3f87d2e11acdbb8bcb566c2531ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1774927070&Signature=GhNZa~NTtCs-S7J0GYt0~bJbbSho280yVMKYjDSc7QYLTbE5GAEWc7sWLRLWLP7UF0MGDf6epbXPG2GT1igc3khllyBCEjd074QI7Hmt9L7J1x~l2KDT0qucONLct-erdXiVf7xG9j4hwxFz6zPc0uLVZMuObl1NkjmDBClTEElMPXwiODZhj8G5rbDrRHY3-DiDExTR1QhRb4KSlp3rb4JoKto4xQtjo8FrQtDd5bMvDoTbgNYwwCEcNa5AoxsiUrjtTO6qMIhG1-OPcj0EBDqlerqLkBFgWRGOlPSytClDp1CBXXyI6Xbe8bcXxnKsIYQEJF1WJVzhnAuhkNrHJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Narberth Borough Council voted 6-1 Thursday to adopt the Narberth Master Parks Plan and close out the Community Conservation Partnership grant that funded the planning process.

The plan is intended to guide long-term improvements across the borough’s parks — including Station Square, Elm Grove, Norberth Park and Sabine Park — by outlining phased projects, estimated costs and design principles. Supporters said the plan gives the borough a unified vision for future grant applications and investments, while critics urged caution about scale and cost.

Consultants presented the final plan during the meeting, calling out recommended changes from the draft: maintain one-way traffic on Haverford Avenue near Station Square with angled parking retained to reduce the loss of curbside spaces; preserve the Elm Grove concept focused on nature-based play and stream habitat interpretation; and keep flexibility for the Sabine Park court area so it can evolve as needs change. The presentation noted a public comment period that drew 64 respondents and multiple public meetings that informed revisions.

Supporters on council and staff framed the plan as a necessary vision that will help the borough prioritize projects and compete for grant funding. \"As you do a smaller project, at least you have some sense of what the end goal was so you don't do something inconsistent,\" one council member said during the discussion. Consultants also provided a detailed cost spreadsheet intended to help staff phase projects and identify smaller, implementable items.

Opponents and some council members warned that the plan is aspirational and extensive — with multi-million-dollar estimated costs — and urged the borough to prioritize smaller, affordable steps the borough can fund through its capital improvement plan. One council member said the plan felt like a \"kitchen remodel with no budget,\" and asked the borough to scale projects to fit Narberth's staffing and financial capacity.

Council members also debated potential impacts on downtown parking, particularly changes proposed for Station Square, with at least one member cautioning against any removal of curbside spaces until the effects of nearby development are known.

After more than an hour of council commentary and public acknowledgments to the consultant team and volunteers, the council adopted the resolution approving the plan and closing out the grant by a 6-1 tally. Council instructions at the meeting directed staff to use the plan to inform future capital priorities and grant applications, and to break the vision into smaller, fundable phases.

The plan will be forwarded to relevant committees and used in upcoming grant applications and capital planning work. Officials said the borough will seek additional public and committee input as projects move into design and engineering phases.","The Borough Council voted 6-1 to adopt the Narberth Master Parks Plan and close out the Community Conservation Partnership grant, following months of public outreach and a multi-hour presentation and debate.","actionData","errors"]

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