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A. Treasurer's Report for June 2025 (motion carried)
B. Check warrants for 07/16/2025 and retroactive approval for 07/02/2025 (motion carried)
C. Approval of meeting minutes: Work session 06/04/2025 and Business meeting 06/18/2025 (motion carried)
D. Appointment: Christopher Shannon to serve a three-year term on the Police Pension Board of Trustees, effective immediately through 07/31/2028 (motion carried)
E. Resolution 25-16: Deposition of borough records (annual records disposition; motion carried)
F. Ordinance 1987: Amend Vehicles and Traffic (establish handicap parking space at 150 Oakland Avenue) (adopted)
G. Ordinance 1988: Amend Vehicles and Traffic (prohibit right turns from North Wales Road onto Sycamore Drive and Lumbarrie Drive during certain hours) (adopted)
H. Activate Civil Service Commission to host exam process to establish police eligibility list (passed 7\u000for, 2
gainst) — covered in separate article
I. Contract award: Jerome H. Rhodes, Inc., d/b/a Rhodes Energy, for supply of No. 2 heating oil for 2025
nd'026 season (motion carried)
J. Authorize removal of sidewalk extension in front of 311 West Main Street (motion failed 5
gainst, 4\u000for) — covered in separate article

Council recorded the votes and took roll calls on several contested items; for uncontested routine approvals the meeting proceeded by voice vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Business Meeting - June 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A summary of the council\nctions taken on July 16, 2025, including routine approvals, an appointment to the police pension board, two ordinances, a heating-oil contract and the failed removal of a Main Street bump-out.","taxTitle","Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania","taxId",54238,"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},6683717,"Lansdale wastewater plant reports positive wet test; electrical component delay pushes completion estimate",64,2876000,2940000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5448619-2ea31758fe88711aa957408dad5a04d8&start=2876&end=2940","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5448619-2ea31758fe88711aa957408dad5a04d8/thumbnail_2876000.jpg","/articles/6683717/Lansdale/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/Lansdale-wastewater-plant-reports-positive-wet-test-electrical-component-delay-pushes-completion-estimate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6683717-c5861a14112ec23160687b7c794538ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771034904&Signature=ix2Z2jYsG0DcGHNmfoxl6JVN-ahcmQ1DpiwrbnQvsAp0NPlfX24SC-SWoqOPhwlxzAM6fu4XxvsE2qA-ROyEPAkMrYclv3FFl2CsjIMphIkltdJ1Ugk4SgJgfd8AD9ip3rIm5bUnRHOndgK9tXjMIAKD7qQUEKrapMr0B5r16n308q1t17V6V2Zjsfys~8YhIsnqRNznKiY~-Z2OALgzNt~QIUyOdqzWp2jRTFz14qrNDwp2Btj-EKPuLvCnl7BQlCwpCzW-wJ2HwD01hkrfTm9XOm7~rfypIUAhd~-z4BOXsrIIxLZVET5I2UJ12oaT9AR~FNxkNycC94d2s3BaXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wastewater Treatment staff informed the council on July 16 that the plant
eration upgrade has made physical progress but faces an electrical-equipment delivery delay.

The project team has set all five blower packages in place, but the electrical switchgear/equipment tied to those blowers is delayed and is not expected to arrive until October, the wastewater representative told council. Because of that delay, staff will ask council for a time extension for substantial and final completion of the aeration project.

The department also reported positive results from recent \"wet testing,\" which evaluates treated effluent\u000for its ability to support aquatic reproduction; staff characterized the wet-test numbers as encouraging and said they were not notified of any acute failures. The wastewater speaker encouraged council members to visit the plant to see demonstration lawn-to-meadow initiatives led by the department chemist.

Council was advised the Edgemont and Third preconstruction meeting has occurred and related sanitary and storm work is scheduled to begin in August, coordinated with North Penn Water Authority.","Public works and wastewater staff told council the aeration blower packages are installed, wet testing showed effluent supporting aquatic reproduction, and an electrical equipment delay (expected delivery in October) will require a time extension for the project.",{"_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},6683721,"Lansdale parks announce pool renovation bids, trail widening and new Whites Road restroom",70,930000,1000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5448619-2ea31758fe88711aa957408dad5a04d8&start=930&end=1000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5448619-2ea31758fe88711aa957408dad5a04d8/thumbnail_930000.jpg","/articles/6683721/Lansdale/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/Lansdale-parks-announce-pool-renovation-bids-trail-widening-and-new-Whites-Road-restroom","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6683721-f295169cd6b051f7e0d16b2fe4f96b09/orig.mp4?Expires=1771034904&Signature=aiFQBzQB6~-RC3pr1e3xMH2xfUXjAcKMCmlv7UkdJZwJRRN8fKVhoALc~qJPXSgznPJIjjAcxk~VeoDX7S1KQOIbda~pEQH4-WxEM5SuU8H6giBUP1uOnF4uMD7YOKimve78Bvoh7ZexF0ZopcIqAW4bm-31fd5TAI57Js4ndIFZoEsJuhyooYrv-h1N1clWbKAsCwSC3qFluZ0qMaiSVB5n5myxoDPhh0Eq31AqdjNpxPxUG5hp~ibDEZRFkYITFssJws0EiPZ5ATis2g~ZS7mXSvVAM2EWXOfoc5veOdICxidnT1460XBEEBfu6x95s1EUlzOgecNLDELwm6wExg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Courtney Fox, Lansdale\rirector of parks and recreation, updated council on projects and programs on July 16, saying bids are out for multiple capital projects and that a recently completed restroom at Whites Road Park is now open.

Fox said bids for the baby/intermediate pool renovation are due Wednesday, July 23, and that bids for trail improvements at Memorial, York, Susquehanna and Wissahickon parks are due Friday, July 25. The trail work will widen paths to 8 feet to improve accessibility and multimodal use; a contract award for the trails is expected at the Aug. 6 council meeting.

Whites Road Park\u000es restroom facility and a water-bottle refill station are complete and open to the public, Fox said, and thanked Electric, Public Works and the Wastewater Treatment staff for interdepartmental help. Tuesday night concert series resumed and will continue through Sept. 9, with one date off for National Night Out on Aug. 5. Fox also reminded residents of a \"Civics 101\" walk at Whites Road Park on July 24.","The borough's parks and recreation director told council on July 16 that bids are out for a baby/intermediate pool renovation and for trail widening projects; Whites Road restroom is open and Tuesday night concerts and community programs are underway.",{"_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},6683724,"Lansdale council rejects removing Main Street bump-out after residents urge keeping pedestrian space",686,4714000,5400000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5448619-2ea31758fe88711aa957408dad5a04d8&start=4714&end=5400","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5448619-2ea31758fe88711aa957408dad5a04d8/thumbnail_4714000.jpg","/articles/6683724/Lansdale/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/Lansdale-council-rejects-removing-Main-Street-bump-out-after-residents-urge-keeping-pedestrian-space","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6683724-ddd916027cd3860cf8905340242def45/orig.mp4?Expires=1771034904&Signature=XPeNZEn3VwaNxIpm1OKv9fkQv6rdpwjtHF-ny0Yc03Jw4I5Pt6GpsOhxsT06fdNvMVlPSJQBLkaCTiIUV1oqFZFzH9hJ9ZjBgxhfZd2ItMOwduvUbNeZedsXuHm9d2jch3GJi6x2JVDwrQNk2YVZuJHfuLA0cmpXkIMNNJ2F8RV0OZsRehoiJ--YjI7drRGPwoTDCoRqH7e2mWX9eNgqGqkbedTjSjH541eM7hRYseUDKRvgriSs9817jaVt2J~O1XsTCTLuC0wBRfrlk43rNtAK8374oMoJF5OJ6PtDuXaFgosSwAfjz15RQ09PMC0zXuLCLU4UioQITCSJ~jUAqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lansdale Borough Council declined on July 16 to authorize removal of a sidewalk extension in front of 311 West Main Street that would have created two additional parking spaces. The motion to remove the bump-out failed 5
gainst, 4\u000for.

Councilman Bridal moved the measure to remove the sidewalk extension ahead of the Route 63 repaving project; proponents cited maintenance burdens, recurring debris collected in the bump-out's storm channel and a modest increase in parking (two spaces) if removed. The borough\u000estimated in discussion that removal and restoration work would cost roughly $2,000 to $3,000 and could be done in-house.

Opponents, including multiple members of the public, urged council to preserve the bump-out as a pedestrian amenity. Dominic Vistoria of Bike North Penn testified, \"by getting rid of that bump out, there's just more people standing in the street now because we have smaller sidewalks.\" Other residents who spoke against removal included Gary Koker Spurger and Jill Metcalf, who said the bump-out contributes to downtown vibrancy and pedestrian safety.

Council discussion weighed the arguments. Supporters of removal said the feature collects trash, complicates snow-clearing and stormwater flow, and that the extra parking could benefit nearby businesses. Opponents said the bump-out provides a public space for pedestrians and that removing it would be a step away from the borough\u000effort to improve walkability.

After public comment and council remarks, the motion failed by roll call, with the \"no\" votes prevailing 5
gainst 4.

The bump-out will remain; council members suggested future consideration if maintenance burdens grow or new data justify removal.","Council voted 5\u000for, 4\ngainst on July 16 to keep the sidewalk extension (bump-out) in front of 311 West Main Street, rejecting an effort to remove it and add two parking spaces. Public testimony and council concerns about pedestrian space and downtown character factored in the decision.",{"_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},6683728,"Lansdale council activates civil service exam process to create police eligibility list after heated debate",3469,1220000,4689000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5448619-2ea31758fe88711aa957408dad5a04d8&start=1220&end=4689","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5448619-2ea31758fe88711aa957408dad5a04d8/thumbnail_1220000.jpg","/articles/6683728/Lansdale/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/Lansdale-council-activates-civil-service-exam-process-to-create-police-eligibility-list-after-heated-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6683728-8330fab22b2a318f6ad6fecdbc6bacb8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771034904&Signature=ZpzA1sFkaFqQXxfyKINLCjRXQzIjYDqjxNirj-z6dSU8SECiiDZ5HiJsp7AFvWxbY-jg47a29aSSOhge4UFjy2Hu8Yej2NFXYmajiEuxIgssBq7o-1bGKTFNR728WTNnnMU0GRxB~1ykjijJU~Tr98IPX9KPr3fvTSQeZhWKFpfD-dyrBc5pEvOReWKOjdKpPwifEgUW3DUU7defv7-GFv70p1wG3hK5SG~ptXqkNZdO3L5Y2HIujh058VWGGJV2SUsh8pdweFOxj2UnFxhnVokaBtTqVcsdUzZzDDuP1MBiA5n8I58TJy6~52oUS5iHn4yY3KwNtoQhoJygyUwUcQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lansdale Borough Council voted 7–2 on July 16 to activate the borough\fivil Service Commission and begin an exam process to create an eligibility list for new candidates for the Lansdale Police Department.

The measure, moved by Vice President Curritio, authorizes the borough to begin the civil service process that Chief Trail described as the formal step required to advertise and prepare an eligibility list that would be certified by civil service. Chief Trail told council the list, once certified, is valid for two years and that the commission\u000exam and certification process typically takes many months.

The debate focused on timing and budget impact. Chief Trail said the certification process is lengthy and that an active eligibility list gives the borough flexibility to fill vacancies quickly: \"once we have a list completed, the actual hiring of an individual can take place over the next 24 months,\" he said, and noted the list helps the department avoid short-staffing when senior officers retire. The chief also gave an estimated cost of about $5,000 to $6,000 to run the process.

Several council members urged caution. Opponents of immediate activation said the borough\u000finance director had been on the job only a month and that council should wait for clearer budget information before committing money to an exam process. One council member asked whether delaying activation by a few months would cause harm; Chief Trail replied that delaying would likely reduce the department\u000from 29 officers to 28 when a scheduled retirement occurs March 1 and could leave the borough short-handed if multiple departures happen in close succession.

A motion to table the activation was defeated on a voice vote, and the primary motion then passed 7\u000for, 2
gainst. Council captured the estimated vendor cost for the exam and the civil service timeline in the discussion; the vote does not obligate the borough to hire immediately if the certified list is later produced.

Council and staff framed the choice as balancing fiscal caution with public-safety staffing risks. Supporters said the modest upfront cost is justified by avoiding longer staffing gaps; opponents said the borough should wait for clearer financial projections from the new finance director before launching a multi-month hiring process.

The action directs staff to begin civil service engagement; further steps (advertising the exam, certifying the list) will proceed under the commission process and additional council approvals as needed.","On July 16, 2025, Lansdale Borough Council voted 7–2 to activate the Civil Service Commission to run an exam process and establish an eligibility list for future hires in the Lansdale Police Department. Council members debated timing and cost amid budget uncertainty and potential leadership changes in the department.","actionData","errors"]

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