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Votes at a glance: Oakmont council meeting, July 21, 2026
Summary
At its July 21 meeting, Oakmont Borough Council adopted a zoning ordinance to allow data centers by special exception, approved multimodal and stormwater grant applications, accepted a museum-board resignation, approved project payments and change orders, and authorized a short-term field-use agreement.
Key votes taken by Oakmont Borough Council on July 21, 2026:
- Ordinance O3 of 2026 (zoning): Adopted. The council amended Chapter 205 to allow data centers as a use by special exception in the I (Industrial) zoning district and to set operational and site requirements. Motion made and passed by unanimous voice vote as recorded.
- Resolution 16 of 2026 (multimodal grant application): Approved. Council authorized submission of a multimodal accessibility grant application to the Commonwealth (discussed as a $3,000,000 request with an 11% borough match); motion passed by voice vote.
- Resolution 17 of 2026 (GEDTF stormwater grant for Oakmont Avenue): Approved. Council authorized applying for approximately $200,000 in GEDTF grant assistance for stormwater infrastructure improvements on Oakmont Avenue; staff explained the need to clean and regrade a failing conveyance that currently cannot handle peak flows.
- Payments and contracts: Council approved the final payment for the Chateau Beach Dog Park project ($10,785.66), several payments related to the wastewater treatment-plant upgrades (partial contractor payment and construction-management invoices), and Change Order No. 2 for the wastewater plant upgrades in the amount presented at the meeting. All motions carried by voice vote as recorded.
- Board matters: Council accepted Heather Dean’s resignation from the Kerr Museum Board (unanimous voice vote) and discussed next steps concerning replacement and an exit interview.
What to watch: For grants, staff said state processing and contract timelines will determine when work can start; for the wastewater project, staff will manage cash flow as grant reimbursements arrive. For deer management, council deferred action and requested additional vendor presentations.
Provenance: These items and votes are recorded in the meeting transcript and discussed throughout the agenda.
