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Manor Council tables borough sign policy after residents object to advertising
Summary
After residents urged the borough to reserve municipal sign space for alerts and maintenance, Manor Borough Council voted to table a draft sign policy until next month so members can review the proposal.
Manor Borough Council on June 11 voted to table consideration of a draft policy governing use of borough-owned signs after public concerns about private advertising and accessibility needs.
Council President Tony Gockel opened the meeting and Vice‑President Dawn Lynn moved to table the sign‑policy discussion, saying she had not had a chance to review the proposal; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously. The tabled action means the council will revisit the draft at a future meeting.
Residents urged caution about commercial messages on municipal signs. Bonnie Dawson, who provided her Rowe Road address during public comment, said the borough should use any revenue from sign use for repair and maintenance but added, “I do not support any advertising on the sign.” Jeri Lewis, who identified ongoing problems with the meeting sound system and requested an update for hearing‑impaired accommodations, said federal funds cannot be used to generate profit from municipal assets.
Borough Manager Joseph N. Lapia noted that the borough has used the sign for public alerts — he said a National Weather Alert was posted on June 6 — and the council discussed balancing emergency messaging and potential revenue. Counsel and staff flagged follow‑up steps: council members will review the draft policy and may return a revised proposal next month.
The meeting also included routine business and other agenda items; the sign policy was tabled to allow more time for review.
