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Haverford commissioners approve ordinances, land‑use measures and contracts in June 8 meeting
Summary
At the June 8 meeting the board approved multiple ordinances and resolutions, voided the current police entry‑level test to allow a retest, adopted the CDBG action plan, approved two contract awards including fuel tank replacement, and passed traffic and parking ordinances.
The Haverford Township Board of Commissioners on June 8 moved through a full agenda of ordinances, resolutions and contract awards.
Key votes and actions at a glance
• Void police entry‑level eligibility test: The board voted to void the current entry‑level eligibility test for patrol officers per the Civil Service Commission's request and authorized a retest to be scheduled in the fall. Bernie McCabe, chair of the Civil Service Commission, presented the recommendation.
• Warrant approval: The board approved Warrant Number 6, 2026 totaling $5,279,264.84 covering payrolls, fund disbursements, CDBG disbursements and capital projects.
• Ordinances: The board adopted multiple vehicle and traffic code amendments (including P6‑2026 restricting parking during school hours on part of Woodmir Way and other special‑purpose parking zone changes) after motions and roll‑call votes.
• Land development and subdivision resolutions: The board approved preliminary/final plans for Squirrel Road Development Partners LLC and for OD Investments LLC (83 South Eagle Road) following prior work‑session review; one commissioner voted no on Squirrel Road during the roll call.
• CDBG Action Plan: The board adopted the township's Community Development Block Grant action plan for the 52nd program year.
• Contract awards: The board awarded the Brookline Park Phase 4 parking improvements contract ($199,310 to Ernell Company Incorporated) and a public works fuel tank replacement contract ($133,443 to TTI Environmental Incorporated) as the lowest responsible bidders.
What this means
Most items had been vetted in prior work sessions; the meeting formalized approvals that allow procurement and construction to move forward. The voiding of the police test signals a procedural reset of hiring; township staff said a retest will be offered in the fall. The CDBG adoption formalizes application of federal funds (staff noted past awards average in the ~$800,000 range annually) and includes allocations for administration, public projects and homeowner assistance.
Next steps and follow up
Contracts will be executed and projects scheduled by Public Works and administration. Staff offered to meet with residents on parking questions and to provide public packet materials for the adopted items. The planning commission and staff will continue hearings on the zoning reorganization; residents requested a redline comparison and additional public forums ahead of action.
