Community & Government Affairs

Community and Government Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, March 10, 2025 6:00 PM Present: Councilpersons Ben Bell, Elizabeth Wyckoff, Connor O"Hanlon, and Larry Browne, Director of Parks and Recreation Caitlin Hernandez, as well as Councilperson Robert Kinney and Planning Commission Chair James Lannon. Approval of February 10, 2025 Minutes. Minutes were approved as submitted. Youth Leadership Award. The Committee reviewed both candidates as well as the nomination process. Farmers' Market License Agreement. The agreement was presented without changes from previous years. Bob Kinney shared several concerns with the agreement regarding designated parking spots within the market area. Larry explained the spots noted involve the parking lot, not the spots on the public street. Bob suggested language that further clarified the designation. He also suggested changing the word 'accident' to 'incident". These will be brought to the Borough Solicitor for review for the next contract, due to the timing of these suggestions. Members voted to approve the agreement as submitted. Broad Commons Concerts. Caitlin shared information on proposed concerts with Borough business participation as vendors. The Committee discussed options regarding alcohol and food sales as well as sponsorships. The Committee voted to forward the initial planned concerts to Borough Council for approval. MapMe Preview. Caitlin shared the new program, as part of the Planning Commission recommendation, which directs visitors to restaurants, shopping, parking and more. Bike Month Fundraisers. Liz and Caitlin have been working on several ideas for family friendly events as a way to raise money to improve the pump track. The Committee voted unanimously to forward this plan to Borough Council for approval. Economic Development Report. Caitlin reviewed several new businesses and restaurants as well as a handful of commercial vacancies in the Borough. Social Media Report. Caitlin reviewed the continued increase in social media interaction and positive feedback on the Borough's spotlight on local restaurants and businesses. New/Old Business. None. Meeting Adjourned. 7:00pm Respectfully submitted, Amy Kramer Minutes Secretary