Municipal Council

NORRISTOWN MUNICIPALITY Council Work Session Tuesday, July 21, 2026 6:30 PM Municipal Hall 235 East Airy Street, Norristown, PA 19401 AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Moment of Silence / Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call IV. Executive Session Announcement V. Announcements VI. Public Comments VII. Motion to Approve Minutes VIII. Presentations A. Motion to Approve PRDC Properties’ Escrow Arrangement for Land Development Review Fees Related to the State Hospital Project Motion to approve PRDC Properties’ request to post an initial escrow in the amount of $50,000 to cover all legal, engineering, and administrative review fees associated with the land development submission and review process. B. Proclamation Honoring Roseann Santangelo, Municipal Clerk IX. Appointments A. Administration of Oath of Office – Entry-Level Police Officers: Michael McGinley, Dereck Smith, Joseph McAvoy Request Council to Approve Swearing-In the following Entry-Level Police Officers: Officer Michael McGinley, Officer Dereck Smith, Officer Joseph McAvoy B. Resolution No. 26-60: Appointment of Municipal Clerk – Beth Scott To authorize the Municipality to enter into an agreement to provide Municipal Clerk services, including attending Council meetings and preparing official meeting minutes, to ensure accurate recordkeeping and compliance with municipal requirements. X. Buildings & Code Compliance A. Request to Approve HARB COA's • 208 Dekalb Street • 53 E. Chestnut Street • 513 Swede Street • 515 Swede Street • 517 Swede Street • 408 W Main Street • 1114 W. Airy Street  XI. Municipal Administrator A. Resolution No. 26-59: Request for Municipal Council to Authorize the Annual Microsoft Licensing Subscription in the Amount of $47,480.40. To authorize the Municipality to enter into an annual Microsoft licensing subscription to ensure uninterrupted access to essential systems for all computer-based employees, while achieving cost savings. B. Request for Municipal Council to Approve Payment to Parking Mobility Transportation Consulting, LLC. for April 2026 Invoice To obtain Council authorization for payment of the April 2026 invoice submitted by PMT Consulting, LLC. / John Morgan for consulting services, as the total cost exceeds the previously approved contract amount. XII. Planning & Municipal Development A. George Washington Carver Community Center Annex Project Presentation The purpose of this presentation is to provide Council with the George Washington Carver Community Center's draft project exhibits for preliminary review and discussion. The materials present a proposed addition to the existing building. B. Public Hearing: Ordinance 26-04: Data Centers in the Heavy Industrial District Public Hearing for Ordinance 26-04, to amend the Municipality of Norristown Zoning Code to define data center-related uses and permit Data Centers and Data Center Accessory Uses in the Heavy Industrial (HI) District by conditional use. C. Motion to Consider Ordinance 26-04: Data Centers in the Heavy Industrial District Motion to adopt Ordinance 26-04, amending Chapter 320 of the General Laws of Norristown to establish and regulate Data Centers and Data Center Accessory Uses as conditional uses in the Heavy Industrial District. D. Resolution 26-62: Request for Council to approve Preliminary/Final Land Development for 1520 Arch Street Extension Project (Hancock Elementary School) Request for Council to consider approval of Resolution 26-62 granting preliminary/final land development to the Norristown Area School District for the construction of an addition to Hancock Elementary. XIII. Police A. Resolution 26-55: Request for Municipal Council's Approval to Hire (5) Entry Level Police Officers The Norristown Police Department requests approval from Municipal Council to hire five (5) new police officers. The department is currently operating below its authorized staffing level, placing additional strain on patrol operations, increasing overtime costs, and impacting on the department's ability to provide consistent police services to the community. Filling these vacancies will improve operational efficiency, enhance officer safety, and ensure the department can continue to meet the public safety needs of the Municipality. Resolution 26-56: Request Council's Approval to Purchase Protective Helmets from B. Witmer  The Norristown Police Department Requests Municipal Council's approval to purchase protective tactical helmets from Witmer Public Safety Group. These helmets provide enhanced ballistic and impact protection for officers during high-risk incidents, including tactical operations, active threat responses, warrant services, and other critical incidents where additional personal protective equipment is necessary. The purchase will improve officer safety by ensuring personnel have modern protective equipment that meets current operational and safety standards. Approval is respectfully requested to proceed with this purchase. XIV. Departmental Reports A. Monthly Updates to Council: Presenting Departments - Finance, and Public Works XV. Adjournment Anyone with a disability who wishes to attend this meeting and requires auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the meeting, please call the office of the Municipal Administrator at 610-272-8080.