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Brookhaven council approves repairs, appointments and park grant; schedules June decision on 7 Brews
Summary
At its May 4 meeting the council approved street and storm sewer repairs, several appointments, a $5,820 sign repair, bills totaling $555,009.54, and a conditional, permitting‑contingent park‑lighting plan; council scheduled a June 1 vote on the 7 Brews conditional‑use application.
After recessing for the 7 Brews conditional‑use hearing, Brookhaven Borough Council resumed its May 4 regular meeting and approved a slate of routine and committee items.
The borough engineer asked the council to authorize two public‑works repairs: a street lateral repair at 3419 Washington Avenue and a storm‑sewer repair at 420 Camelot Court; council moved, seconded and voted to approve the work. The council also approved a $5,820 contract with Bridal Sign Company to repair the electronic sign on Edgemont Avenue and voted to pay the monthly bills (total $555,009.54), as summarized by Councilwoman Sawicki.
Council appointed Kurt Meyer to the planning commission (term to January 2029) and appointed Campbell Durant as borough labor counsel. The council also certified a civil‑service vacancy in the patrol officer rank and accepted Parks & Rec motions to conditionally approve playing-field lighting at Memorial Park (contingent on permits and a solicitor‑approved ownership/usage agreement) and to allow irrigation upgrades for the Brookhaven Baseball League subject to plumbing permits. The council approved a resolution authorizing a DCED Greenways and Recreation Grant application.
Committee reports included ordinance committee work on movable basketball backboards and a technology committee effort to formalize the borough’s video production contract and social‑media policy. Fire and police department monthly reports were presented; the fire department reported no injuries for the month and ambulance and training statistics; police reported 738 calls for service in April and warned residents about cryptocurrency/warrant scams.
Council closed the meeting after adjournment motions and confirmed it will render a decision on the 7 Brews conditional‑use application at its June 1 meeting; the zoning hearing board is scheduled to consider variance requests on June 9.
