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- Consent agenda (items a–b): Motion to approve consent agenda items a and b. Outcome: approved unanimously.

- Resolution 2025-08 — Gold Award commendation to Amelia Cohen Green: Motion to approve resolution recognizing a local Girl Scout for the Gold Award. Outcome: approved unanimously.

- Resolution 2025-11 — SEPTA funding support: Motion to adopt resolution urging state funding for SEPTA to prevent service cuts including the Paoli/Thorndale line. Outcome: approved unanimously.

- Resolution 2025-09 — Sale of police vehicle: Motion to authorize sale of decommissioned police vehicle (2010 Crown Victoria replacement). Outcome: approved unanimously.

- Resolution 2025-10 — Add assistant manager to Berkheimer confidential contact: Motion to add assistant manager as authorized contact for tax-collection portal (Berkheimer). Outcome: approved unanimously.

- Resolution 2025-12 — Fee schedule update: Motion to adopt fee-schedule changes including contractor-registration and rental/cancellation fees. Outcome: approved unanimously.

- IGS contract renewal authorization: Motion to authorize borough manager to renew/extend contract with IGS Energy using manager discretion on price and contract length given CCA timing. Outcome: approved unanimously.

- Closure of letter of credit — 650 Montgomery Avenue land development: Motion to approve release/closure of the letter of credit for the project pending final punch-list items and an escrow/guarantee for outstanding items. Outcome: approved unanimously.

- Capital expenditure — Replacement of sliding glass doors at 100 Conway: Motion to authorize capital funds and to proceed with the lowest reasonable bid for ADA-access sliding door replacement. Outcome: approved unanimously.

- Intern position: Motion to approve posting/hiring for a summer intern (part-time, unpaid) and to explore a junior-council member pilot. Outcome: approved unanimously.

Why this matters: These votes cover routine municipal business (facility maintenance, personnel, vendor contracts) and one high-profile policy signal to state lawmakers (SEPTA funding resolution). Several items include follow-up tasks for staff (procurement, escrow receipts, outreach).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Borough Council Business Meeting, April 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A roundup of motions and unanimous votes taken at the Narberth Borough Council meeting on April 17, 2025, including resolutions on SEPTA funding, a Girl Scout commendation, municipal contracts and capital expenditures.","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},6268272,"Resident questions developer ties during TOD discussion; councilmember says his Austin lobbying is public record",183,463000,646000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3056363-7f87ca411bd55a07b5f07486773577f2&start=463&end=646","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3056363-7f87ca411bd55a07b5f07486773577f2/thumbnail_463000.jpg","/articles/6268272/Narberth/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/Resident-questions-developer-ties-during-TOD-discussion-councilmember-says-his-Austin-lobbying-is-public-record","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6268272-35bc04bd5d4f06ef0521c4c2ada8e7aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143019&Signature=UmGFJgxqDwWzlJslJ-22b0DG16xLfPvw4sXNGup4sVvH2yD-tT~vdZ-qBfhQnMz~zNM87y7RiLz0qSrh-xaoSdlx~WNVf9mwNcPQ4O5PRdu3NZ3ApKlcVU7-xd-2CpRCjaXuK6r0pdUxpa3Cy3LmnkSzmT8tw25lQ0AeC3D-R0Cz1Z18Z35Yioq0XqdXdr21phfhxMAkm~wAUGlFKOlv4jkt2oXpcK2mKrMFybWMhY7hkaewcpo~tILS81fNOa24kP3IcU9uxQvPkiEQR6eFs8M6poorr9g5lURjckKhxi3Wb7Uh7UL7dhMvYVTwvI4N-WX~IOUezlFe3rcSIWFi~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A public-comment exchange at Narberth Borough Council’s April 17 meeting raised transparency questions about a councilmember’s outside work while the borough considers a transit-oriented development (TOD) proposal.

Resident John Monroe told council he was troubled by presentations that cited Austin, Texas, as a model for TOD in Narberth and asked whether Councilmember Gaudini had disclosed that he is a registered lobbyist for real-estate developers in Austin. “I thought that detail was important as things move forward,” Monroe said, adding concerns about the scale and different policy context between Austin and small boroughs.

Councilmember Gaudini replied that he is registered as a lobbyist with the City of Austin and that Austin’s rules require such registration for those who engage to shape public policy there. “I only work in Central Texas, City of Austin,” Gaudini said, and later added that he is not a registered lobbyist in Pennsylvania. When asked about conflicts, a council member present noted the borough solicitor saw no conflict.

Context: Monroe’s comments came during public comment about a recent planning commission review of a proposed TOD policy. Council members previously have discussed TOD as a tool to support transit use; speakers at the meeting emphasized caution when comparing Narberth to larger cities and highlighted differences in tenant-protection frameworks.

Action: No formal action was taken on the TOD policy at the April 17 meeting; council continued background work through the planning commission and staff.","During public comment on transit-oriented development (TOD), a resident asked whether Councilmember Gaudini had disclosed being a registered lobbyist in Austin, Texas; the councilmember said he files publicly in Austin and does not lobby in Pennsylvania.",{"_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},6268276,"Narberth authorizes manager to renew IGS energy contract while tracking possible CCA launch",411,3260000,3671000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3056363-7f87ca411bd55a07b5f07486773577f2&start=3260&end=3671","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3056363-7f87ca411bd55a07b5f07486773577f2/thumbnail_3260000.jpg","/articles/6268276/Narberth/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/Narberth-authorizes-manager-to-renew-IGS-energy-contract-while-tracking-possible-CCA-launch","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6268276-10a481ba1ae6abd1f3034156ecc71255/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143019&Signature=MkxDVS~9mK1foddZrKXD53NbSsCet1cuJemlgLWQFaHkrDCfCEOwZL-3NMTQ3HW4aAZGgUV6OC7j2mFsnP3jtr3u537prgRuu66ajtVL15K2PcRuLiamQR8TJc1wL~oVBN6bU2rgtPwazjJxE3iqbgRC-fsICqpPAEwW76LUwiLUZolh57D8Nqpke-whQ6CdAzresd7YI1XUhpZhqG5rjVq9GiCqLZlRVSgxmelp9aR3SeVeky0yRBqMqWYGgFOJQ1xe45WTbe4mqXtIxPMnwNjktcuJ3d-qgDGQ0o3ghPu6qlDNMuG1cusSWhq137sPjziI8ZpL-k674dqLbNKx8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Narberth Borough Council on April 17 voted unanimously to authorize the borough manager to renew the borough’s contract with IGS Energy, giving the manager discretion over contract length and timing to secure favorable market rates while monitoring the progress of a potential community choice aggregation (CCA) program.

Borough Manager Maggie explained that IGS staff recommended locking rates now to take advantage of currently low energy prices but warned that an active CCA could make a borough-level contract redundant. “If we renew with IGS and we start the CCA, any energy purchased under the contract would be liquidated at termination,” Maggie said, summarizing the procurement risk and the rationale for manager discretion on duration.

Council’s motion (as amended) authorized the manager to negotiate renewal terms based on price and length and directed staff to coordinate with the solicitor and CCA consultants to time any renewal so the borough can minimize termination exposure.

Why it matters: Renewing now could secure lower utility rates for borough facilities, but a forthcoming CCA (regional program under review by the Public Utility Commission) could supersede a municipal purchase and create liquidation or termination exposure. The council’s delegation is intended to balance price opportunity with program risk.

Next steps: Manager’s office will consult with the solicitor and the CCA team on timeline, obtain market recommendations from IGS, and report back to council before executing a renewal if material terms change.","Council authorized the borough manager to renew or extend the borough's natural-gas/electricity contract with IGS Energy, delegating discretion on contract length and price to staff pending the outcome of a potential community choice aggregation (CCA) program.",{"_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},6268280,"Narberth Council unanimously backs resolution urging state funding to prevent SEPTA service cuts",1264,1377000,2641000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3056363-7f87ca411bd55a07b5f07486773577f2&start=1377&end=2641","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3056363-7f87ca411bd55a07b5f07486773577f2/thumbnail_1377000.jpg","/articles/6268280/Narberth/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/Narberth-Council-unanimously-backs-resolution-urging-state-funding-to-prevent-SEPTA-service-cuts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6268280-6aa91885946aa63c7fe51cc41f520d16/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143019&Signature=PBbzyDzejMapo95VfZ4rfEJ-w1QIsgfqmOHLBfVHbu9rm87Kv0XwvyWuOtmNxBjIkUQIk2q~fNdjJIihyuqGJoSSQKWmtyE8K6QrnF8CkiR0vIT2hb-2fBfGoyW4r0QtZ~0FNIixWAwfnZptfsV~HztalwjkLhH3nlAE2rCsn5p2KKTwvtpgeuHl-CXGqIocDfn21dG5zPHkdyf3XDcAJwGrNJJi-II3QzFm8gfunhPlkKSbJtqqTC2j1NK9u6WZ2EiS~2UVsZyjrgIkD2ZGGOE-IYe0cQt0re0HR~ovopEcJ-P7LNF2~9HXfqTLbZX8sAIjyg9qUHxZbED7futWgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Narberth Borough Council on April 17 unanimously approved a resolution urging the state to provide additional funding to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, or SEPTA, after officials said agency plans to cut service could include eliminating the Paoli/Thorndale regional rail line.

Mayor Deutsch said the borough’s identity and downtown rely on the train station and urged residents to contact state lawmakers. “If these cuts go through, they would close down the Paoli/Thorndale line, which would be fundamentally terrible for the borough,” Mayor Deutsch said.

Councilmember Michael, who led the motion, described the loss as a risk to daily life, the borough economy and property values and noted previous emergency funding had been only a short-term fix. “Step 1 is to prevent the system from dying. Step 2 is to build it back,” Councilmember Michael said.

Councilmember Jean emphasized regional economic effects, citing SEPTA analysis that projects large losses in property value, tax revenue and jobs if cuts occur. “These service cuts would mean more cars on the road, more traffic, more parking impacts, more air pollution, and a huge step backwards for our climate goals,” Jean said.

Councilmembers and residents discussed several local actions the borough could take in parallel with the resolution: bulk or event pass purchases, employer or landlord partnerships for reduced-price passes, and outreach to apartment owners about SEPTA partnership programs. Borough Manager Maggie said staff would follow up with a brief survey of staff interest in employee pass programs and explore outreach to landlords and local businesses.

Council also agreed to publicize the resolution and coordinate with state legislators and other municipalities. The motion to adopt resolution 2025-11, supporting SEPTA funding, passed unanimously.

Why it matters: Narberth is on the Paoli/Thorndale line and officials say regional-rail access supports local businesses, commuting options and home values. The resolution asks the state for funding and signals municipal support while councilors pursue small-scale local partnerships to support ridership and SEPTA revenue.

Next steps: Council directed staff to circulate the adopted resolution through borough channels and work with council members on social media posts and outreach to neighboring communities and state lawmakers.","Narberth Borough Council on April 17 unanimously approved a resolution urging state lawmakers to provide funding to SEPTA to avoid planned regional rail and bus service cuts, including potential closure of the Paoli/Thorndale line.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Narberth Borough Council actions, April 17, 2025

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