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Upper Moreland board approves sewer ordinance and multiple routine items; meadow policy tabled
Summary
At its June 1 meeting the board approved Ordinance No. 1776 (Byberry Road sewer connection) 6–1, several resolutions including a Texas Roadhouse land‑development waiver, authorized advertising zoning and parking ordinance actions, approved reappointments and bills; the Meadow Policy resolution was tabled to July 6.
The Upper Moreland Township Board of Commissioners on June 1 approved a set of routine and project‑level actions, including one contested ordinance vote and several unanimous approvals, and deferred one policy item to a later meeting.
Key outcomes
- Ordinance No. 1776 (Byberry Road sewer connection): Commissioner Demond Mullen moved and Commissioner Sandra Richman seconded approval of Ordinance No. 1776; the measure passed 6–1, with Commissioner Sarah Byrnes voting no.
- Resolution R‑2026‑12 (Texas Roadhouse land‑development waiver, 2575 Maryland Road): The board approved the waiver by a 7–0 vote (moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded by Commissioner Sentman).
- Resolution R‑2026‑13 (exception to construction trailer requirements): Approved 7–0.
- Authorization to advertise a Public Hearing to amend the TC‑1 and TC‑2 Town Center zoning districts: Approved 7–0.
- Public Health & Safety Committee recommendation: Authorized advertising an ordinance (number not specified in the minutes) imposing parking restrictions on Warminster Road; motion approved 7–0. Commissioner Susan Worth‑LaManna noted Police Chief Bendig said residents may apply for a one‑day permit when additional parking is needed; otherwise parking is prohibited on both sides of Warminster Road.
- Finance committee actions: The board reappointed Diane DeBalko, Michael Chauveau and Jillian Cindi Lockton to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Council for two‑year terms ending May 5, 2028 (vote 7–0). The board also approved the list of bills payable (vote 7–0).
- Meadow Policy (Resolution R‑2026‑8): The board voted to table consideration of a Meadow Policy to the July 6, 2026 Regular Meeting.
Capital purchase noted
During discussion of the bills payable, Commissioner Worth‑LaManna called attention to the purchase of a 2026 Elgen Whirlwind vacuum truck priced at $375,215. Mr. Bates confirmed the purchase is budgeted in the township’s Capital Improvement Plan and said staff will provide further details in future reports; Township Manager Patrick T. Stasio said the township is investigating software, staffing and route issues and will work on public communication about street‑cleaning schedules.
Procedural notes
Most motions were moved and seconded by commissioners listed in the meeting attendance. Where vote tallies were recorded, the minutes list either unanimous 7–0 approvals or the 6–1 vote on Ordinance No. 1776. The Meadow Policy was explicitly tabled for further consideration on July 6. Several items will return to committees or future meetings for additional review.
What’s next: The Meadow Policy will be reconsidered at the July 6 regular meeting; the township will advertise public hearings for the Town Center zoning amendments and the Warminster Road parking ordinance prior to future votes.
