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North Wales council approves Growing Greener agreement, appointments and routine bills
Summary
Council unanimously approved a Growing Greener Landowner–Grantee Agreement for stormwater design at 599 Elm Ave., appointed a Shade Tree Commission member, approved disbursements of $91,119.83, and passed several routine permits and minutes approvals.
At its Feb. 24 meeting, the North Wales Borough Council approved a set of motions that included a Growing Greener grant agreement, appointments and routine financial and permit matters. All recorded votes on motions passed unanimously, 8–0.
The key votes at the meeting were:
- Growing Greener Landowner–Grantee Agreement with Wissahickon Trails (design and permitting for stormwater work at 599 Elm Avenue). Motion by Member Sherwin Collins; seconded by Member Melanie Catanese. Vote: 8 yes, 0 no.
- Appointment of Jeff Fazio to the Shade Tree Commission, term ending Dec. 31, 2027. Motion by Member Sherwin Collins; seconded by Member Sally Neiderhiser. Vote: 8 yes, 0 no.
- Approval of the Feb. 10, 2026 minutes (correction noted that a hydrant question was asked by Member Catanese). Motion by Member Melanie Catanese; seconded by Member Sally Neiderhiser. Vote: 8 yes, 0 no.
- Approval of disbursements totaling $91,119.83. Motion by Vice President Croce; seconded by Member Anji Fazio. Manager Hart noted higher first-quarter insurance and increased PECO costs; one developer escrow payment to Bowman Consulting Group will be reimbursed. Vote: 8 yes, 0 no.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for 307 School Street. Motion by Member Sally Neiderhiser; seconded by Member Anji Fazio. Vote: 8 yes, 0 no.
- Waiver of a $100 permit fee for the North Wales Area Library 'Taste of Montgomery' banner. Motion by Member Anji Fazio; seconded by Member Sally Neiderhiser. Vote: 8 yes, 0 no.
- Adjournment. Motion by Member Sally Neiderhiser; seconded by Member Susan Manning. Vote: 8 yes, 0 no. Meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
Why it matters: The votes advance stormwater planning work, maintain routine municipal business, and set staffing and committee membership for Borough operations. The disbursements cover routine bills and seasonal operational costs tied to recent winter storms.
