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Ridley Park Borough Council Meeting

September 5, 2023 · Ridley Park, PA
Source: 9.5.2023 Workshop Meeting Final (PDF, 5 pp)
Retrieved May 12, 2026 from ridleyparkborough.org ↗
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Attendees

Michelle Stock Mattus (Councilor)
Michelle Endriss Dalessio (Councilor)
Kim Collins (Councilor)
Michael McGinley (Councilor) (absent)
Len Pinto (Councilor)
Richard Guerra (Council Vice President)
Hank Eberle (Mayor)
Dane Collins (Council President)
✓ Present: 7/8

Decisions

#Certificate of Appropriateness for Application 2023-29

PASSED 6/0

#Certificate of Appropriateness for Application 2023-30

PASSED 6/0

#Certificate of Appropriateness for Application 2023-31

PASSED 6/0

#Certificate of Appropriateness for Application 2023-32

PASSED 6/0

#Borough Manager to publish Bid Specifications for Trash and Recycling Collection

PASSED 6/0

#Stephen Valentin to the Ridley Park Historic Architectural Review Board

APPROVED 6/0

#Landowner Agreement for Riparian Buffer Installation Agreement

PASSED 6/0

#Cyber Crunch agreement for Annual E Waste Event

PASSED 6/0

#2024 Ridley Park Independence Day Fireworks display

PASSED 6/0

Agenda Items

#None

Mayor's Report

The Mayor reported on a scam and warned residents, and also discussed the Victorian Fair and the AED's in Borough buildings.

#None

Council Business

The council discussed the retirement of the Chief of Police, the hiring of a new chief, and the Safe Routes to Schools initiative.

#None

Public Comment

Public comments were made on various topics, including graffiti, library bids, and the Greenways Grant.

Public Comments

7 speakers
Mike Doughtery · Topic: Graffiti

Mike Doughtery asked about graffiti by the bridge and was told that utilities had come in to mark their lines.

Mike Gale · Topic: Library bids

Mike Gale asked about the library bids and was told that only one vendor applied and it was significantly more than planned.

Mike Gale · Topic: Billboard removal

Mike Gale asked about the billboard removal and was told that the company had cancelled the lease and the Borough would work to hold them accountable for restoration.

Mike Gale · Topic: Greenways Grant

Mike Gale asked about the Greenways Grant and was told that the Borough had investigated dredging and continually got turned down.

Sandy Hess · Topic: Chief of Police retirement

Sandy Hess congratulated the Chief on his new position and asked if there was a police officer who could be the temporary chief.

Sandy Hess · Topic: Fireworks date

Sandy Hess asked why the fireworks date was being changed and was told that it was dictated by the contract.

Andy Furman · Topic: Safe Routes to Schools

Andy Furman asked for clarification on the Safe Routes to Schools initiative and was told that the one-way proposal was for two hours in the morning and afternoon.