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Radnor Township Board of Commissioners Meeting - February 9, 2026

Board of Commissioners & Boards — Monday, February 9, 2026
BodyRadnor Township, Pennsylvania
SessionBoard of Commissioners & Boards
DateMonday, February 9, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:04

Okay, I'm calling to order the Board of Commissioners meeting Monday, February 9th at time 7 p.m.

0:13

Uh, would everybody uh join me in the Pledge of Allegiance?

0:39

So we're gonna start off with an oath of office for the Treasurer Rob Armstrong.

1:05

Please raise your right hand.

1:07

Your left hand on the bottom view that you may.

1:10

I Robert Armstrong.

1:12

I Robert Armstrong do solemnly swear, you solemnly swear that I will support, obey, and defend.

1:19

That I will support obey and defend.

1:22

The Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the United States.

1:26

The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

1:29

The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

1:32

And the Home Charter of Radner Township and the Home Charter of Radio Township.

1:37

And I will discharge the duties and discharge the duty of Treasurer of Radhard Township.

1:45

Should I discharge the duty of treasurer of Radio Township?

1:48

With fidelity with fidelity.

1:50

Congratulations.

2:10

Thank you and congratulations, Rob.

2:14

I'd like to give notice that we had executive session just prior to this meeting where we discuss legal and real estate issues.

2:32

And we're going to start with public participation.

2:36

So for anyone to talk about anything from the public, come up here.

2:45

Thank you.

2:49

Good evening.

2:50

I'm Roberta Winters, 326 Williams Road in Rosemont.

2:54

And I'm here tonight to thank the commissioners for for providing the opportunity for community input in the downtown Wayne oper uh planning.

3:03

And I hope that all those people who were unable to attend would fill out the surveys that are still online so that you know I know people with children and people who have other commitments in the evening may not have been able to attend, but it's really worthwhile.

3:17

And I felt it was a very productive meeting.

3:20

And as I attended that meeting, and I also have attended a meeting in Lower Marion about Montgomery Avenue.

3:28

We all share the same traffic issues, and I think that it really behooves the commissioners to look at a comprehensive study of the traffic in Radner Township, and that's particularly important when you look at the kinds of developments happening in our nonprofit institutions as well as the kinds of housing and regular residential development that we see.

3:54

And I know that it makes a difference.

5:00

Good evening, Commissioners and staff.

5:02

Um I appreciate have having the opportunity to speak with you tonight as you consider an ordinance to enhance the reach of the township's responsible contracting ordinance or RCO, and create further opportunities to bring well-trained responsible contractors into our community.

5:18

In 2022, I joined my then colleagues, some of you were there, uh, on the BOC to develop and support the RCO.

5:26

This ordinance sets criteria and verifiable standards for all contractors on publicly supported prevailing wage projects undertaken by the township.

5:36

As a commissioner, I was no longer interested in continuing to vote for change orders, which added thousands of dollars to what we thought was the lowest bid.

5:46

The RCO sets standards which require it to not only be the lowest bid, but the lowest responsible bid.

5:52

Our RCO encourages more efficient public capital investments and protects local taxpayers.

5:57

It also establishes standards that will better prepare a skilled productive workforce in the future in the building trades for the future.

6:05

The RCO ensures that contractors have a proven track record of successful project completion and compliance, which is very important.

6:13

It also ensures that awarded contractors are already on strong financial footing and can sustain operations for the duration of the project because nobody wants a contractor who goes out of business in the middle of a project.

6:27

In addition to many items on the checklist, it requires that workers are paid a fair wage, offered health insurance and retirement plans, things that most businesses offered, but in many cases, uh contractors don't always offer that.

6:41

But most importantly, it requires contractors to participate in or support apprenticeship programs to promote workforce development.

6:49

You should see these apprenticeship programs.

6:52

Over the past few years, I've had the opportunity to see these programs in action as they train our next generation of skilled laborers in state-of-the-art facilities and on-site mentored training.

7:02

Skilled laborers work better, work smarter, and work with the goal of bringing projects in on time and on budget.

7:10

We enacted our RCO to help eliminate change orders.

7:13

So as a board, we could clearly say when we have voted to award a project at a certain cost, that is what the project will cost upon completion.

7:22

Studies have shown that RCOs increase speed and efficiency, promote equity for contractors, particularly minorities and women.

7:30

Additional benefits also include lowering safety risks as trained contractors are on site doing the work, and project delays and cost overruns are reduced.

7:40

As you can tell, I am a passionate about the benefits of an RCO.

7:44

And I'll say I've learned so much more about the work uh being done and the benefits of an RCO now having been a state representative, and we are trying to pass a statewide RCO.

7:56

Um hopefully we will see that move soon.

7:59

Um but I'm proud to have been part of the board who was willing to invest the time and effort to move the ordinance forward.

8:05

I want to thank our current board members for seeking to expand the reach of the RCO and help ensure that all taxpayers are getting the most for the money we invest in our communities.

8:16

Thank you all very much.

8:20

Thank you.

8:22

Anyone else from the public?

8:30

Good evening.

8:30

I'm Mike Packer at 30 Farriston Road.

8:34

My comment is about the eminent domain at the Valley Forge Military Academy.

8:40

And if it were to be a rec center, would I think I've read um I'm concerned about the traffic historically, the military academy had very little traffic.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning Variance███████████████████████23%
Public Engagement████████████12%
Eminent Domain██████████10%
Engineering And Infrastructure█████████9%
Procurement Regulations██████6%
Procedural█████5%
Public Safety█████5%
Personnel Matters█████5%
Technology and Innovation█████5%
Summary of Proceedings

Radnor Township Board of Commissioners Meeting - February 9, 2026

The Board of Commissioners met on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM (agenda listed 6:30 PM) in the Radnorshire Room. The meeting included an oath of office for Treasurer Rob Armstrong, a consent agenda with 18 routine items, several land development and subdivision discussions, ordinance adoptions, and a controversial introduction of an eminent domain ordinance for Valley Forge Military Academy (VFMA) property. Key votes included denial of waivers for a two-lot subdivision at 3 Meadowcrest Road, adoption of an amended Responsible Contracting Ordinance (RCO), and introduction of the eminent domain ordinance with adoption delayed to March.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved unanimously: Minutes of January 5, 2026 meetings; Chief's Monthly Reports for December 2025 and January 2026; Staff Traffic Committee minutes for November and December 2025; HARB approval for 407 Midland Avenue; and 18 resolutions (2026-10 through 2026-26) covering sewage planning, fire chief vehicle purchase, police pension contribution reduction, deer and geese management, police vehicles and K9, building equipment, GIS subscription, surplus vehicle sale, hazardous tree removal, snow plow/salt spreader, sanitation truck, mower, dump truck, and more.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Roberta Winters (326 Williams Road) thanked the board for community input on the downtown Wayne planning and urged a comprehensive traffic study across Radnor Township.
  • Mike Packer (30 Farriston Road) expressed concern about traffic from a potential rec center on the VFMA property, noting Eagle Road and Radnor Street are dangerous.
  • Michael Kearney (124 Walnut Avenue) criticized communications from both the township and VFMA as “dismal” and urged the board to use the Radnor 2035 comprehensive plan.
  • Andy Goldenberg (11 Meadowcrest Road) spoke against the 3 Meadowcrest subdivision, citing safety, neighborhood character, and precedent; argued waivers should not be granted.
  • Kelly Goldenberg (11 Meadowcrest Road) presented a petition of 23 neighbors opposing the subdivision, supporting a single-home solution in line with the comprehensive plan.
  • John Tolucci (113 Chu Lane) opposed the subdivision, stating it contradicts the Radnor 2035 plan and would strain infrastructure.
  • Phil Rosenzweig (counsel for VFMA) corrected the board’s impression that the 17.1-acre parcel is for sale; stated it is mission-critical for the college’s mess hall and gym, and the Rockwell offer of $20 million was rejected. Warned of high per-acre valuation (~$1M/acre) based on pending sale in Tredyffrin.
  • Jim Carino (116 Cambria Court) recommended transparent public dialogue on the VFMA property and honoring the Radnor 2035 plan.

Discussion Items

  • 3B – Caucus - 126 Garrett Avenue (Lumais Project): Applicant Nick Camillia presented plans for a single-story rowing training facility (12,000 sq ft) behind an existing office/apartment. Zoning board limited training to eight people at a time. No vote taken.
  • 3C – Caucus - Hothorpe Lane Lot Line Change: Engineer Brian Matson explained transferring land among three lots (all same owner) to place a driveway entirely on one lot and straighten rear lot lines. Commissioners questioned motivation; applicant did not clarify future plans. Caucused for discussion only.
  • 3D – 3 Meadowcrest Road Subdivision: Applicant sought to subdivide one lot into two with two new homes. Commissioner Moira Mulroney moved to deny waivers (curbs/sidewalks, road improvements, etc.), citing impact on neighborhood character and infrastructure. Motion seconded and passed (voice vote with ayes). The plan was effectively denied; applicant may explore a by-right plan.
  • 3E – Police Conditional Offers: Chief requested conditional offers for two officer vacancies to reach authorized strength of 50. Approved unanimously.
  • 3F – Cellebrite Software: Chief and Sergeant Gluck explained the mobile device extraction tool would reduce evidence turnaround from months to ~2 days. Cost $20,995. Approved unanimously after discussion.
  • 3G – RCO Ordinance Adoption: Commissioner Jack Larkin proposed an amendment (subsection D) allowing the township manager to promulgate regulations for enforcement. Amendment adopted, then full ordinance adopted (voice vote).
  • 3H – Sign Ordinance Adoption: Amended sign size to align with design review board practice. Adopted unanimously.
  • 3I – Fee Schedule Adoption: Annual consolidated fee schedule for 2026 adopted.
  • 3J – Eminent Domain Ordinance Introduction: Introduced 2026-09 authorizing condemnation of 17.1 acres from VFMA. Commissioner Larkin requested adoption be delayed from the next meeting to allow a Feb 20 meeting with VFMA. Board agreed. Ordinance introduced unanimously.
  • 3K – Change Order - Tree Removal: $14,922 for 33 trees and 3 prunings at Willows/Skunk Hollow parks. Approved.
  • 3L – Change Order - Rooftop Units: $14,500 to coordinate roof replacement with RTU work. Approved.
  • 3M – Appointment of Assistant Zoning Officer: Steve Norcini appointed (voice vote).

Key Outcomes

  • Oath of Office: Rob Armstrong sworn in as Treasurer.
  • Consent Agenda: All items approved on one motion.
  • Appointments: Al Murphy and Jay Osterholm to Business Advisory Committee; Enrique Hervada to Civil Service Commission (alternate) – all approved.
  • 3 Meadowcrest Subdivision: Denied (motion to deny waivers passed).
  • Police Conditional Offers: Two conditional offers authorized.
  • Cellebrite Agreement: Approved.
  • RCO Amendment (Ordinance 2026-02): Adopted with added subsection D for manager regulation.
  • Sign Ordinance (2026-03) and Fee Schedule (2026-04): Adopted.
  • Eminent Domain Ordinance (2026-09): Introduced; adoption scheduled for March meeting.
  • Change Orders: Approved for tree work and rooftop units.
  • Assistant Zoning Officer: Steve Norcini appointed.
  • Next Steps: Board to meet with VFMA on Feb 20; future public engagement on eminent domain expected.

Meeting Transcript

Okay, I'm calling to order the Board of Commissioners meeting Monday, February 9th at time 7 p.m. Uh, would everybody uh join me in the Pledge of Allegiance? So we're gonna start off with an oath of office for the Treasurer Rob Armstrong. Please raise your right hand. Your left hand on the bottom view that you may. I Robert Armstrong. I Robert Armstrong do solemnly swear, you solemnly swear that I will support, obey, and defend. That I will support obey and defend. The Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the United States. The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. And the Home Charter of Radner Township and the Home Charter of Radio Township. And I will discharge the duties and discharge the duty of Treasurer of Radhard Township. Should I discharge the duty of treasurer of Radio Township? With fidelity with fidelity. Congratulations. Thank you and congratulations, Rob. I'd like to give notice that we had executive session just prior to this meeting where we discuss legal and real estate issues. And we're going to start with public participation. So for anyone to talk about anything from the public, come up here. Thank you. Good evening. I'm Roberta Winters, 326 Williams Road in Rosemont. And I'm here tonight to thank the commissioners for for providing the opportunity for community input in the downtown Wayne oper uh planning. And I hope that all those people who were unable to attend would fill out the surveys that are still online so that you know I know people with children and people who have other commitments in the evening may not have been able to attend, but it's really worthwhile. And I felt it was a very productive meeting. And as I attended that meeting, and I also have attended a meeting in Lower Marion about Montgomery Avenue. We all share the same traffic issues, and I think that it really behooves the commissioners to look at a comprehensive study of the traffic in Radner Township, and that's particularly important when you look at the kinds of developments happening in our nonprofit institutions as well as the kinds of housing and regular residential development that we see. And I know that it makes a difference. Good evening, Commissioners and staff. Um I appreciate have having the opportunity to speak with you tonight as you consider an ordinance to enhance the reach of the township's responsible contracting ordinance or RCO, and create further opportunities to bring well-trained responsible contractors into our community. In 2022, I joined my then colleagues, some of you were there, uh, on the BOC to develop and support the RCO. This ordinance sets criteria and verifiable standards for all contractors on publicly supported prevailing wage projects undertaken by the township. As a commissioner, I was no longer interested in continuing to vote for change orders, which added thousands of dollars to what we thought was the lowest bid. The RCO sets standards which require it to not only be the lowest bid, but the lowest responsible bid. Our RCO encourages more efficient public capital investments and protects local taxpayers. It also establishes standards that will better prepare a skilled productive workforce in the future in the building trades for the future. The RCO ensures that contractors have a proven track record of successful project completion and compliance, which is very important. It also ensures that awarded contractors are already on strong financial footing and can sustain operations for the duration of the project because nobody wants a contractor who goes out of business in the middle of a project. In addition to many items on the checklist, it requires that workers are paid a fair wage, offered health insurance and retirement plans, things that most businesses offered, but in many cases, uh contractors don't always offer that. But most importantly, it requires contractors to participate in or support apprenticeship programs to promote workforce development. You should see these apprenticeship programs. Over the past few years, I've had the opportunity to see these programs in action as they train our next generation of skilled laborers in state-of-the-art facilities and on-site mentored training. Skilled laborers work better, work smarter, and work with the goal of bringing projects in on time and on budget. We enacted our RCO to help eliminate change orders. So as a board, we could clearly say when we have voted to award a project at a certain cost, that is what the project will cost upon completion. Studies have shown that RCOs increase speed and efficiency, promote equity for contractors, particularly minorities and women. Additional benefits also include lowering safety risks as trained contractors are on site doing the work, and project delays and cost overruns are reduced. As you can tell, I am a passionate about the benefits of an RCO. And I'll say I've learned so much more about the work uh being done and the benefits of an RCO now having been a state representative, and we are trying to pass a statewide RCO.

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