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The Parks and Recreation Board pitched the festival as the third of three park-activation events this year — following a movie night in Norbrook Park and planned educational programming in Elm Grove — and said the September event will be “budget neutral,” with vendors covering porta-potties and some trash removal. Parks and Rec told council that roughly half the food‑truck vendors are verbally committed and that the borough needs council approval to begin formal advertising and collect vendor payments.

Why it matters: Councilmembers pressed the board on public‑safety and staffing logistics and on the event’s timing, noting the borough’s busy fall event calendar and the possibility of overlapping staff and volunteer demands. The festival would close downtown streets for the parade and marketplace and could draw several hundred attendees, so council flagged police staffing, traffic control and SEPTA coordination as outstanding items to resolve before final approvals.

Details and council direction
- Parks and Rec said the festival would include a DJ (being solicited as a donated service), kids’ activities and a dog parade (NAR Bark), and would be organized to avoid requiring extensive weekend labor from borough staff. The board said it would place and remove additional trash totes and porta‑potties; public works would collect the added waste on the next business day.
- Police Chief John (police chief) advised that, for consistency with other borough events serving alcohol, “anytime that there is an alcohol event … 1 officer would be required.” Council accepted that an officer detail would be required if alcohol is served.
- Public works staff (Jeff) and council discussed physical vehicle barriers versus movable barricades to block the park apron; a vehicle left in place would reduce the number of staff/barricade moves but could create overtime costs if a public‑works truck or police cruiser is used for that function.
- SEPTA coordination: council asked staff to confirm whether bus routes pass through the no‑parking areas and to coordinate on any temporary on‑street parking or reroutes.
- Permits and insurance: Parks and Rec and staff said a catering/food permit would be required for vendors, and that the festival will follow borough insurance and alcohol‑service requirements; one presenter said a required catering permit can be obtained online.

Next steps and timeline
- Borough staff will bring a finalized food-truck vendor registration form and a required update to the fee schedule to the June 26 business meeting so the Parks & Rec board can distribute the form to vendors.
- Parks & Rec and staff said they are targeting a mid‑July deadline for vendors to submit registration forms and payment so the organizer can lock in vendors and advertising.
- Borough staff noted the new vendor registration requirement will also apply to vendors at the July 4 events moving forward.

Concerns voiced
Councilmembers urged Parks & Rec to consider (1) moving the festival to a less crowded slot in the calendar if vendors or staff raise conflicts, (2) orienting the layout to draw people into local businesses, and (3) ensuring volunteer commitments (for entertainment or activities) are reliable so the program doesn’t depend on last‑minute replacements.

What council did
Council did not take a single formal motion to approve the festival date at the work session. Instead, members agreed to let borough staff work with Parks & Rec to finalize the vendor registration form and fee schedule and to present that package for council action at the June 26 business meeting. Parks & Rec indicated it will proceed with vendor outreach once the registration form and fee schedule are approved.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Borough Council Workshop Meeting, June 5, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Narberth Borough Council on Thursday, June 5 reviewed a Parks and Recreation Board plan for a September food‑truck festival at Saint Martin Park and directed borough staff to finalize a vendor registration form and fee schedule for the June 26 business meeting.","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},6211399,"Council considers rental‑inspection program; staff to refine options and brief Public Health & Safety committee",2448,4283000,6731000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3696078-42d8f491bf90ec1c4117cf11e6cc7992&start=4283&end=6731","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3696078-42d8f491bf90ec1c4117cf11e6cc7992/thumbnail_4283000.jpg","/articles/6211399/Narberth/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/Council-considers-rentalinspection-program-staff-to-refine-options-and-brief-Public-Health-Safety-committee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211399-d7d1b6fc0d33e9f5cd8b144934b8337a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775337489&Signature=eVQpSa9PC8LX570BdWOGj7fhfDDeAm88movf3lgOMmlxh1rzvjPbNN1C0wwcXVrZkLuSxGVtUTz7x28P4FLXdtTZPt3TlH43kpwo2jzTuUrw9I5eskW~U0ol-LXLiEmO4hoQegJwpxN~mqhlsI2YBTmGjaWT5TACB65vAwdhlcoXC4vq42eIym5iC~yoh2ApKpDyVNGtyhAx2i1KCySNfeGlnSEVgA2t14~qWHnxk9zLahyZFnXa-TzhcfkmkiH4buH~QDcmKVo0BhCdkVZM5PhP1h-pmURiEx7tYy-OONu0fvq9bQVkLjVWE9a~Fa5bi-J7E6QwtynHl6Stl8Y1TQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Narberth Borough Council discussed a proposed rental‑inspection and rental‑registration program at its June 5 work session and asked borough staff to return with additional analysis and model ordinances for committee review.

Why it matters: Council members said the tool is intended to give the borough a clearer way to identify and address health‑and‑safety issues in rental housing and to provide a path for tenants to seek borough assistance when serious conditions — such as loss of heat or other habitability problems — arise. Staff presented options for scope, frequency, staffing and fee structures and said a prior draft ordinance from 2021 exists but was not adopted.

Key points from staff presentation
- Housing profile: Using 2020 U.S. Census data staff said Narberth had 1,953 households; 56% owner‑occupied and 44% renter‑occupied, with roughly 40% of structures multi‑unit and 60% single‑unit types. Staff noted renter share is higher than county averages.
- Draft ordinance and authority: Staff located a 2021 draft ordinance that would establish a residential rental licensing and inspection program (definitions, owner duties, registration, inspection process, fees, enforcement, appeals). Staff said the draft reached committee review in 2021 but was not adopted.
- Inspection models discussed: (a) complaint‑based inspections only; (b) inspections at every tenant turnover; (c) an initial baseline inventory/inspection of all rental units phased in over time (for example, dividing the borough into districts and cycling inspections). Staff described tradeoffs in staff time, efficiency and predictability for each model.
- Enforcement and legal process: Staff advised early consultation with the magisterial district justice (MDJ) because inspections that proceed without owner consent may require administrative search warrants; staff said property maintenance and building‑code enforcement paths already exist for acute health and safety complaints.
- Staffing and fees: Staff discussed whether the borough would use a third‑party code official or hire/assign an in‑house inspector; the presenters said fees should be set to recover program costs and that fee models in other municipalities range widely (examples cited: a per‑unit registration fee of ~$35 or hourly inspection fees around $75). Staff said the program could be cost‑neutral over time if fees cover inspection and administration costs.
- Tax compliance cross‑checking: Staff said a rental registration list could help the borough and tax collector (Berkheimer) cross‑check local business privilege tax (BPT) and earned‑income tax (EIT) data and identify discrepancies in residency reporting.

Council concerns and committee referral
Councilmembers debated scope. Several members favored a targeted, complaint‑and‑turnover approach to start, rather than immediately inspecting every rental unit, and asked staff to examine resource implications and software needs to administer registrations and inspections. Council asked staff to gather model ordinances from similarly sized municipalities, estimate costs, and bring recommendations to the Public Health & Safety committee for refinement.

Next steps
Staff will contact peer municipalities, refine cost and staffing estimates, review the 2021 draft ordinance and bring a follow‑up report and recommended path (and potential software solutions) to the Public Health & Safety committee for a recommendation to council.","At a lengthy June 5 discussion borough staff briefed council on a prospective residential rental‑inspection/licensing program, including a 2021 draft ordinance, options (complaint‑driven, turnover‑driven or baseline inventory), potential staffing models and fee approaches; council asked staff to return with examples and committee recommendations.",{"_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},6211404,"Council authorizes bids for sidewalk, curb repairs near Norworth Park; ADA ramp work deferred",338,3819000,4157000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3696078-42d8f491bf90ec1c4117cf11e6cc7992&start=3819&end=4157","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3696078-42d8f491bf90ec1c4117cf11e6cc7992/thumbnail_3819000.jpg","/articles/6211404/Narberth/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/Council-authorizes-bids-for-sidewalk-curb-repairs-near-Norworth-Park-ADA-ramp-work-deferred","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211404-1db7442b77a24215f33aba5edc68e765/orig.mp4?Expires=1775337489&Signature=SfS-cW66e7GmsFcP5Meu3G8kY0ucaAaY5O2J5Vo8DumG4cMKodWckQhPXoS-oN2rJGdtVeYnMSBPYyZ-GHIYHONyG9oNs4IBsoqeb-KsYkHXqcDJq39Hmh2X2VMym~UezybDc5VnGoZ0KtU3SFHp~ohGoyVwPF~WT~OuS9bZt6tk-BO42snncVlIyOKeqo86S1C0FTeHRz-DbstgMjFVNwis66ExKuUT5MQdqQ3AlPok0Hu1yAnV-jnQXqWIvpEjPwgwBtJnGwmpVbuiBnQrrQSoDXM1GhPlW3UE9xpShcBhMU2y6RyC6ihTDu~pPENbr8-RYQ09ndrSI-K2YfbTfw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Narberth Borough Council voted June 5 to advertise for bids for a sidewalk restoration project covering sidewalks and curbs around Norworth Park, the municipal building, Haverford Avenue sections and nearby blocks.

Why it matters: Staff said the work replaces damaged curb and sidewalk that present tripping hazards and aligns with the borough’s prior curb/sidewalk inspection work; the project responds to resident complaints and the borough’s master parks plan recommendation to improve pedestrian access near parks and civic buildings.

Scope and exclusions
Staff described the procurement as a repair and replacement project that will restore failed curb and sidewalk “as‑is” and install ADA‑compliant curb ramps where ramps are missing or incorrectly located. An alternate that would have upgraded a library‑front handicap ramp was removed from this package because of cost; staff suggested the library ramp be handled as part of a separate, more comprehensive front‑of‑library project.

Construction management and safety
Council and staff agreed contractors must maintain pedestrian access during construction (clearly signed and protected alternate paths) so that people visiting the park and nearby community services can safely pass the work areas. Staff said the borough will require a clear pedestrian path and standard safety controls rather than leaving pedestrians exposed to roadway traffic.

Timing and funding
Staff said the project will be bid quickly with a target to complete work by the end of the summer construction season. Funding comes from the borough capital budget; staff said the package is sized to the available appropriation and is not grant funded.

Council action
Council moved to authorize advertisement for bids for the sidewalk restoration scope described; the motion passed and staff will return with a recommendation to award after procurement.","On June 5 Narberth council authorized advertisement for bids to repair sidewalks and curbs around Norworth Park and the municipal building, with an alternate ADA ramp upgrade deferred for separate review due to cost and scope.",{"_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},6211411,"Narberth council authorizes bids for stormwater bump‑outs on Dudley, Conway and Grayling avenues",719,3066000,3785000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3696078-42d8f491bf90ec1c4117cf11e6cc7992&start=3066&end=3785","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3696078-42d8f491bf90ec1c4117cf11e6cc7992/thumbnail_3066000.jpg","/articles/6211411/Narberth/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/Narberth-council-authorizes-bids-for-stormwater-bumpouts-on-Dudley-Conway-and-Grayling-avenues","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211411-0750210fb8d270bdbff94e56f6ae2193/orig.mp4?Expires=1775337489&Signature=EOsN29zJapGjUFyDnM143ZmjN-Kk1Iorr9vWCr7A8VEpbrakHuAYMGULc7cxyLf-NR1P-~mvEruMUyuDvFBIo4yGcZTIQQq5yTjWybyGAsdNBr~hcMVokMdLwiLhJ8jVglGSGcV0pZJFOxbnrjkri5WVukOhOHhmdjKb8Zq6-k99B-6ydL9eSjEohMqy4dwKmIqwHheW6VzAWycTdm6gk89mOG5AWp5XxAMKuTNVsFY1eDySgGuNNt3Z5tujpjDQ3N4G7kA9~3edl6qoVT5Msclu4v8zo5nWTFhULSow3XE20VLwO~a0w4nWbuxHtJbIy3zrqGjzgXz46IByUkfOTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Narberth Borough Council on June 5 authorized the borough to advertise for bids to construct stormwater “bump‑outs” at Dudley and Stewart Avenue, Conway and Stewart Avenue, and Grayling and Windsor Avenue. Borough staff said the locations were selected for their runoff capture potential and other site constraints.

Why it matters: The bump‑outs are intended to increase local stormwater capture and reduce untreated runoff to Indian Creek, part of the borough’s MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) compliance work. Council and staff noted the improvements are required under current stormwater program obligations and that incremental projects are needed to show regulatory progress.

What the council approved
Council authorized advertisement for bids on a package of stormwater bump‑outs. Staff presented a final plan set and said the engineering bid package would be posted the week after the work session, with bid award expected in time for the July business meeting.

Selection, neighbors and design changes
Staff said the four locations were chosen based on measured runoff volumes, utility constraints and constructability. After neighbor outreach, plans for Grayling were scaled back: full‑size bump‑outs originally proposed were reduced in length to take fewer parking spaces following resident feedback. Staff also said Conway and Dudley will receive full‑size bump‑outs.

Funding and benefits
- Staff said two Grayling bump‑outs are substantially covered by external grant funding; staff cited about $66,000 in grant funds tied to those locations and an in‑kind engineering contribution of roughly $6,200 for design/engineering costs.
- Borough officials said the selected Grayling locations have among the highest capture rates identified in the borough’s stormwater analysis and that the projects will make significant contributions toward MS4 requirements.

Public‑safety and traffic considerations
Council discussed the interactions between bump‑outs and vehicle turning radii. Public works noted that bump‑outs placed at certain intersections could impede emergency vehicles if placed incorrectly; staff recommended considering painted or visual treatments or separate pedestrian‑safety projects if crosswalk shortening is desired.

Vote and next steps
Council moved to authorize the advertisement for bids; the motion passed and staff will post the bid package, pursue procurement and return with an award recommendation at the July business meeting.

Quotations in context
Staff described the sites as those with the “biggest … amount of runoff” and said public outreach led to design adjustments to reduce parking impacts. Council members emphasized the need to show “incremental progress” on stormwater compliance and noted that several locations are partly grant funded.","Council voted on June 5 to authorize advertisement for bids to construct stormwater bump‑outs at multiple borough locations to meet MS4 stormwater obligations; two Grayling bump‑outs are grant‑funded and public feedback led to design reductions in some locations.","actionData","errors"]

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