City Council

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA April 6, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – 7:30 P.M. End 9:00 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL: John Stratz, President Staff: Barbara Heffelfinger, VP Solicitor, Barbara Kirk Robin Valentis Manager, Geoff Thompson Bud Murphy Chief, Sean Perry Bob Winkler Engineer, Carol Schuehler Gary Nickerson Secretary, Marie Serota Ryan Sorensen Tom Sodano, Mayor 3. PRESENTATION OF LIFE SAVING AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES OF COMMENDATIONS – Chief Perry 4. COUNCIL OR BOROUGH ANNOUNCEMENTS  Borough meetings are recorded for the purpose of preparing the minutes.  All comments must be made at the microphone and be kept at three minutes. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT – On Agenda Items and Non-Agenda Items (3-minute time limit) 6. CONSENT ITEMS  Minutes of March, 2026 Council Meeting  Approval of Bills 7. REPORTS a. President’s Report b. Borough Manager’s Report c. Mayor’s Report d. Police Chief’s Report e. Solicitor’s Report Executive summary from owner for proposed use at Langhorne Carpet f. Engineer’s Report Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution #2026-4 application to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the Memorial Park Walking Trail and Backstop Safety Improvements 8. NEW BUSINESS  Consideration of a motion to ratify approval of the following mid-cycle invoices: AT&T Mobility Invoice #X02262026 dated 2/18/26 in the amount of $235.25 for police department wireless service BCW&SA invoice dated 2/20/26 in the amount of $25,654.30 for January wholesale sewer service Davidheisers, Inc. Invoice #30116 dated 11/7/25 in the amount of $120.00 for testing and certification of 4 stop watches Leck Waste Services Invoice #636553 dated 3/1/26 in the amount of $25,193.28 for March trash service BCW&SA invoice dated 2/20/26 in the amount of $26.69 for water at the public works building BCW&SA invoice dated 2/20/26 in the amount of $26.69 for water at pump station #1 1 of 4  BCW&SA invoice dated 2/20/26 in the amount of $31.40 for water at borough hall BCW&SA invoice dated 2/20/26 in the amount of $29.64 for water at police department BCW&SA invoice dated 2/20/26 in the amount of $26.69 for water at pump station #2 BCW&SA invoice dated 2/20/26 in the amount of $26.69 for water at memorial field Charles Schwab & Co. invoice dated 2/28/26 in the amount of $1,049.99 for February employee contributions The Hartford Invoice #357528098872 dated 3/1/26 in the amount of $826.38 for life insurance for police department, Leah-Rosa and Serota Verizon invoices dated 2/20/26 totaling $114.31 for phone bills for the public works building and two pump stations Bucks County Law Library Invoice dated 3/5/26 in the amount of $30.00 for registration of Ordinance #2006-1, #2006-2, and #2006-3 Comcast invoices dated 2/2626 totaling $562.22 for internet and voice services at borough hall and police department Encova Insurance Invoice #37220494 in the amount of $3,840.00 for workers’ compensation insurance premium installment (all but fire department) Gettysburg Premium Account invoice dated 2/27/26 in the amount of $201.93 for dental insurance premium installment State Workers’ Insurance Fund invoice dated 2/27/26 in the amount of $1,643.00 for fire department workers’ compensation insurance premium installment Comcast invoice dated 3/2/26 in the amount of $372.85 for internet at public works building Comcast Invoice #265306805 in the amount of $425.11 for business voice edge service Associated Imaging Solutions Invoice #INV560442 in the amount of $28.39 for copies during the period of 2/11/26 to 3/10/26 Independence Blue Cross Invoice #582519729639 dated 3/5/26 in the amount of $7,682.11 for medical insurance premium installment Verizon Wireless Invoice #6137443568 in the amount of $36.73 for M2M Account Share 1 GB PECO Payment Processing invoice dated 3/20/26 in the amount of $1,646.43 for streetlights’ electric Heritage Society of Penndel invoice dated 3/26/26 in the amount of $247.96 for 250th celebration banners VIPR.AI LLC Invoice #QT-1653V dated 3/30/26 in the amount of $1,980.00 for vehicle intelligence and plate recognition software  Consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance #2026-1 regulating, restricting, or prohibiting the open burning of materials.  Consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance #2026-2 providing for penalties for false fire alarms caused by faulty fire detection, alarm equipment or negligence.  Consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance #2026-3 amending the code of ordinances for the borough regarding parking of tractor-trailers in general on Park Avenue.  Consideration of a motion to approve and sign the Land Development and Financial Security Agreement Joshua Cohen Living Revokable Trust 10 Lincoln Avenue, Penndel, PA 19047. 2 of 4   Consideration of a motion to approve and sign the Stormwater Controls and Best Management Practices Operations & Management Agreement Joshua Cohen Living Revokable Trust.  Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution #2026-3 disposition of public records. 9. COUNCIL MEMBERS TO BE HEARD 10. ADJOURNMENT April Meeting: April 20, 2026 if needed V1:4/02/26, 2:00 p.m. 3 of 4 Date: April 6, 2026 VOUCHER Please pay the following bills for the month of March 2026: General Fund $55,847.96 Refuse $25,230.15 Sewer Fund $34,657.68 Capital Reserve Fund $15,740.60 Liquid Fuels’ Fund $11,255.80 Escrow Fund $ 4,301.00 Payroll Fund $ 1,410.21 Non-Uniform Pension Fund $ 3,550.00 Police Pension Fund $ 3,250.00 Payroll General Fund $25,885.81 Sewer Fund $17,729.15 Total $43,614.96 _________________________ ___________________________ John Stratz, Council President Marie Serota, Secretary/Treasurer 4 of 4