Boro Seal New_thumb.jpgPOTTSTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA
Council Meeting Room Borough Hall, 3rd Floor
 100 East High Street
 Pottstown, PA  19464
 
 May 8, 2023
 7:00 p.m.
 


1.

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2.

PUBLIC COMMENT POLICY

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As always, Public Comment will be limited to three minutes per person. 

3.

CALL TO ORDER

4.

INVOCATION

5.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6.

ROLL CALL

7.

AMEND AGENDA - Motion by Councilor Vanni, seconded by Councilor Procsal to amend the May 8, 2023 Council agenda to add a Resolution authorizing submission of a grant to the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program for the Pollock Park Phase 1 Construction Project. Motion carried: 6 ayes

Documents:
  1. Pollock Park Resolution for DCED Grant Opportunity.pdf
8.

Approval of Minutes April 10, 2023

Documents:
  1. 2023-04-10.pdf
9.

Mayor's Proclamation - Public Service Week - May 7 - May 13, 2023

10.

SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

a.

Finance & Administration (President Weand)

11.

Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing submission of a grant to the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program for the Pollock Park Phase 1 Construction Project

12.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

a.

EAC (Jim Derr)

b.

Regional Planning (Councilor Procsal)

c.

Blighted Property Review Committee (Councilor Procsal & Jamie Sanchez)

Documents:
  1. Blighted Minutes 2023-01-18.pdf
13.

COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT

14.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

15.

NEW BUSINESS

a.

Possible action on the request of John Jones, owner of 215 South Washington Street, for clarification of the deed restrictions contained in the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants recorded against the property, concerning proposed outdoor storage

b.

Motion to approve and authorize execution of a Cooperative Agreement between the Borough of Pottstown and Pottstown Area Economic Development (PAED) for the marketing of 327 Industrial Highway and 175 South Evans Street

c.

Motion to grant preliminary/final approval of The Hill School Tennis Facility Land Development Plan, 860 Beech Street, subject to complying with the following conditions within 90 days:

  1. Compliance with the Cedarville Engineering Letter of April 17, 2023
  2. Compliance with the Montgomery County Planning Commission Letter of April 13, 2023
  3. Compliance with the HRG letter of April 17, 2023
  4. Voluntary contribution to provide a fee-in-lieu of Open Space in the amount of $9,000
  5. The submission of an aerial photo and elimination of existing crosswalk
  6. The preparation and execution of a Development Agreement in a form acceptable to the Borough Solicitor
  7. Payment in full of all Borough review fees
d.

Motion to grant the following waivers for The Hill School Tennis Facility, from the Borough’s Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO), which waivers are contained in the Langan Engineering letter dated April 24, 2023:

  1. Section 22-202 preliminary/final approval required prior to final plan review
  2. Section 22-400.3A, 22-A402.1 & 22-A402.2 – requirement to show existing feature and topography within 100’ of site
  3. Section 22-400.5.A 7 22-A403.12 – requirement to provide a Certification of a “Phase One” Environmental Site Assessment
  4. Section 22-503.1, 22-503.3, 22-504, 22-505.1, 22-505.2, 22-507, 22-508.1 & 22-508.2 – requirement to provide the minimum required number of trees needed for street frontage, parking lots & open space
  5. Section 22-A504.4, 22A505.1 & 22-A505.3 – requirement to offer a minimum 0.01 acres of land for dedication of each 1,00 sq feet of building
  6. Section 22-511.A.1 – requirement to protect residential areas, buffering shall be provided where any non- residential use abuts a residential use
e.

Motion to grant the following waivers for The Hill School Alumni Chapel Renovations, 860 Beech Street, from the Borough’s Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO), which waivers are contained in the Langan Engineering letter dated April 20, 2023:

  1. Section 22-400.3A, 22-A402.1 & 22-A402.2 – requirement to show physical features and topography on property within 100 feet of site
  2. Section 22-A403.8 – requirement to provide information for streets, including streets recorded but not constructed 
  3. Section 22-400.5.A & 22-A403.12 – requirement to provide a Certification of a Phase One Environmental Site Assessment
  4. Section 22-503.1, 22-503.3, 22-504 & 22-508.1 – requirement to provide minimum open space trees, street trees along property frontage and parking lot shade trees
f.

Possible action on the Zoning Relief Request of Vance Jaffe for the property located at 232 East High Street

g.

Motion to adopt a Resolution certifying the local match for State Operating Financial Assistance for Fiscal Year 2023-2024

h.

Motion to approve the Pottstown Area Rapid Transit (PART) Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, dated April 20, 2023

i.

Motion to authorize a one (1) year extension to the existing contract between the Borough of Pottstown and Pottstown Area Rapid Transit, exercising an option outlined in the existing contract

j.

Motion to award the 2023 Street Overlay Paving contract to H & K, Skippack, PA, for a total base bid amount of $749,700.00, as per the bid tabulation of May 5, 2023, as recommended by the Public Works Department and subject to review and approval of the Manager, Public Works Director and Solicitor

Documents:
  1. Overlay Street Paving Bid Tab 2023.pdf
k.

Motion to grant the request of Victory Christian Life Center to hold a Friends and Family Day, resulting in the closure of Washington Street between King Street and Buttonwood Alley on June 11, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., subject to review and approval of the Police and Fire Departments

l.

Motion to grant the request of Troy Rivera to hold a Juneteenth Community Day on June 17, 2023 (rain date June 18th), 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Smith Family Plaza, subject to review and approval of the Parks & Recreation Department and the Federal Transit Administration

m.

Motion to grant the request of the Pottstown Rotary Club to hold the Independence Day Parade, resulting in the closure of High Street from Madison Street to Manatawny Street on July 4, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ,subject to review and approval of the Police and Fire Departments

n.

Motion to grant the request of the Parks and Recreation Department to hold the Patriotic 5K, resulting in the closure of various streets on July 4, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., subject to review and approval of the Police and Fire Departments

o.

Motion to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the property located at 62 North Hanover Street as recommended by HARB

p.

Motion to approve Certificates of Appropriateness for the following properties administratively approved:

i.824 High Street

ii.832 High Street

iii. 69 North Charlotte Street

iv. 103 North Hanover Street

v.  237 Beech Street

vi. 40 King Street

vii. 886 High Street

viii. 125 North Hanover Street

ix.  910 High Street

x.  155 North Hanover Street

xi. 1035 High Street


16.

REPORT OF BILLS

Documents:
  1. Accounts Payable Fund Allocation Report April 2023.pdf
  2. Accounts Payable by Vendor April 2023.pdf
17.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

18.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

19.

ADJOURNMENT