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Tredyffrin board approves personnel promotion, records policy update and several maintenance contracts
Summary
At its July 15 meeting the board approved an updated Right‑to‑Know policy clarifying anonymous requests are not accepted, promoted Joseph Dco to Chief Operating Officer, authorized replacement of a fuel tank, accepted several contract awards and approved an MOU with the police association for a cadet and lateral transfer program.
The Tredyffrin Township Board of Supervisors approved a package of administrative measures on July 15, including a revised Right‑to‑Know policy, a personnel promotion, maintenance contracts and a memorandum of understanding with the township police association.
Right‑to‑Know policy: Staff and the solicitor presented an updated records request policy that clarifies the township will not accept anonymous requests and requires use of either the township Right‑to‑Know form or the Office of Open Records form. "The material difference is to ensure that it's abundantly clear that the township will not accept anonymous requests," staff said. The board adopted the resolution by roll call.
Personnel: The board appointed Joseph Dco as Chief Operating Officer after Mr. Martin recommended the promotion, praising Dco's cross‑departmental work and tenure. Multiple supervisors offered public thanks and the motion carried.
Contracts and maintenance: The board authorized replacement of an aging fuel tank at Public Works (staff described engineering oversight and insurer testing) and approved resurfacing and epoxy painting contracts for Tea Garden Park courts at a total cost reported near $68,500 (under the $100,000 budget). The board also approved release of certain escrow/ESCo funds after consultant review.
Police MOU: The board adopted a memorandum of understanding with the Tredyffrin Township Police Association to establish a cadet program and a formal lateral transfer recognition that can credit officers for prior years of service. A minor typographical correction to a section reference was made before approval.
Settlement and development approvals: The board approved a settlement with a property owner (Joshua Ryan Baylor) requiring relocation of a non‑compliant shed to a zoning‑compliant location within 45 days, and approved development and financial security agreements for a three‑lot subdivision at 105 Vincent Road contingent on final cost‑estimate review (the proposed financial security was cited at about $267,000 pending consultant confirmation).
What this means: The actions modernize records handling, add internal capacity through promotion and training pathways for the police department, advance several capital maintenance projects and move forward on land‑use approvals subject to final technical checks. The board recorded votes and took voice approvals where noted; most measures passed unanimously or by the required majority.
Sources: staff presentations by Mr. dco, Mr. Martin, Mr. McKenna and Mr. McFerson and board motions at the July 15 meeting.
