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Council hears MS4 update, presents proclamation and schedules follow‑up on several community items
Summary
At its June 17 meeting the Upper Darby Township Council received an MS4 Year 8 update reporting no violations from the May 27 inspection, presented a Girl Scout Gold Award proclamation, swore in new officers and firefighters, and extended a flag competition plan; council also approved minutes and allocated time for public forum speakers.
At the June 17 Upper Darby Township Council meeting staff provided routine municipal updates, councilors recognized civic achievements and set follow‑up for upcoming initiatives.
Public Works Director Cindy Mo gave the township’s MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) Year 8 update, noting the MS4 permit became effective March 16, 2018, Year 8 concludes this June, and an MS4 inspection on May 27, 2026 identified no violations. "No violations were identified from the inspection," Mo told council during the brief presentation.
Mayor Ed Brown read a proclamation recognizing a local Girl Scout’s Gold Award project that provided citizenship‑education workshops for immigrant families and then described recent township events. He announced the swearing‑in of two new police officers (Michael Morrison and Patrick Dolan) and three firefighters (Gabrielle Luseski, Joseph Müller and Bowen Diamond).
In other business, Councilor McIntyre said the township will extend the flag competition to be more inclusive district‑by‑district and previewed plans to host seminars about flag design. Several councilors and speakers also reflected on recent Delco Pride events and reiterated support for LGBTQ+ residents.
Procedural items: The council approved minutes from the June 3 committee meeting by voice vote. Earlier in the meeting a procedural motion (made by Vice President Fields and seconded by Councilor McNeely) to ensure the first half hour of the public forum would include additional participants carried on a voice vote. The meeting recessed for seven minutes after the scheduled signups concluded and then resumed.
What happens next: Planning and zoning committee follow‑up was promised on several items (including the Mazino tract). The mayor and administration suggested event and enforcement contacts (special events coordinator, LNI director, police lieutenant) for residents who sought follow‑up on events, noise and enforcement matters.
Why it matters: The MS4 update signals the township is maintaining its stormwater permit status as required by state regulations; proclamations and personnel swearing‑ins are routine municipal governance items that inform residents about township priorities and staffing.
