Radnor Township Board of Commissioners Meeting – April 13, 2026
Radnor Township Board of Commissioners Meeting – April 13, 2026
The Radnor Township Board of Commissioners met on Monday, April 13, 2026, beginning at 6:50 PM (the agenda had listed 6:30 PM) in the Radnorshire Room. The meeting included presentations from students and staff, approval of a consent agenda, adoption of several ordinances and resolutions, and reports from board liaisons. All votes were unanimous unless noted.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of the minutes of the March 23, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting.
- Authorization of Tax Settlement 2026-BPT-01 in an amount no less than $25,000.
- Renewal of the Ballot Drop Box License Agreement with Delaware County Bureau of Elections.
- Adoption of the Arbor Day Proclamation 2026.
- Resolution 2026-55: Authorizing an agreement with Radnor Township School District for transportation services for Radnor Day Camp 2026 (estimated $35,000, fully offset by programming proceeds).
- Resolution 2026-56: Authorizing an agreement for school district facilities and custodial staffing for summer 2026 camp season (estimated $22,000, fully offset by proceeds).
- Certificate of Appropriateness for HARB 2026-04 (334 Louella Ave) – outdoor pavilion with fireplace.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for HARB 2026-05 (420 St Davids Road) – enclosing a covered porch into a conservatory.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for HARB 2026-06 (234 E Beechtree Lane) – garage addition.
- Resolution 2026-48: Purchase of one AWD Hybrid Ford Explorer to replace police car #12 at a cost of $76,845.79 (budgeted from Capital Vehicle Fund).
- Resolution 2026-49: Engaging PFM as Financial Advisor and Independent Disclosure & Pricing Agent for Series 2026 General Obligation Bonds for stormwater improvements (amount not to exceed $24,000, paid from bond proceeds).
- Resolution 2026-50: Engaging Bond Counsel for Series 2026 stormwater bonds (amount not to exceed $34,000).
- Resolution 2026-51: Engaging Stifel, Nicolaus & Company as underwriter/placement agent for Series 2026 stormwater bonds (discount rate not to exceed $5.50 per $1,000 of proceeds).
- Resolution 2026-54: Reimbursement resolution relative to issuance of 2026 stormwater bonds.
- Motion to authorize sale of surplus township vehicles and equipment.
- Motion to authorize sealed bids for the 2026 Superpave program (estimated construction cost $900,000, funded from Pennsylvania Liquid Fuels Fund).
Approved 6-0.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Joe Cossi of Bloomingdale Avenue asked about the location of the planned July 4th fireworks show for the America 250 celebration. Commissioners responded that the location had not yet been determined.
Presentations
- Agnes Irwin Student Project: Students Mave White, Liv Jamoos, and Melissa Kelly presented a project on improving Wayne, PA. They interviewed business owners and created videos on parking, greenery, aesthetics, advocacy, and pedestrian safety. They emphasized the importance of citizen engagement and suggested adding green spaces and improving parking. Commissioner Agnew praised the students' work and noted that their videos would be shared on the Wayne Master Plan website.
- Stormwater Bond Projects Update: Mr. Norsini and Mr. Tate presented an update on eight infrastructure projects and one emergency addition (Skunk Hollow culvert). They explained the difference between stormwater management (flood reduction) and infrastructure (pipes and inlets). Key projects include: Earls Lane culvert replacement ($2 million), Walnut Avenue culvert replacement with sanitary sewer relocation ($2 million), Morris/Clover Road pipe replacement to stop backyard geysers, South Devon Avenue corrugated metal pipe replacement, Fenomar Woods Park storm sewer replacement (coordinated with a playground upgrade), Radnor Street Road bridge rehabilitation ($1 million), Highview Drive outfall pipe replacement (severe erosion), and 607 South Valley Forge Road pipe replacement. The new emergency project at Skunk Hollow culvert (sole access to the leaf center and parking) is estimated at $1.6 million; DEP permitting is pending, and an emergency designation would shorten design timeline and reduce costs.
- Projected Fee Increases: To fund the $10 million bond issuance, stormwater fees are projected to increase by $3 per unit in 2027, $3 per unit in 2028, $2 per unit in 2029, and $2 per unit in 2030. The current fee is $29 per unit. For a moderate household (2 units), this would mean a $6 increase. The board approved resolutions engaging financial advisors, bond counsel, underwriters, and a reimbursement resolution to allow early spending on projects.
Discussion Items
- Opioid Settlement (Resolution 2026-52): Commissioner Riley explained that this resolution authorizes execution of the Six Remnant Defendants Settlement Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form, likely the last class action suit involving pharmaceutical distributors. Funds will go to Delaware County for opioid addiction services, not directly to the township. Approved 6-0.
- America 250 Celebration (Resolution 2026-57): Commissioner Agnew and Molly Gallagher detailed plans for the America 250 commemoration, including: a mural at 118 West Lancaster Avenue (donation of $12,000 from the Lau Longsworth Charitable Fund and $1,000 from Mainline Mural Arts; wall leased for $1/year from Eda Enterprises; no advertising); a student-made American flag to be dedicated on Flag Day (June 14); a July 4th fireworks show; a community-designed float in the Garrett Hill parade; a community paint-out at Wayne Art Center; an America 250 theme for South Wayne Porch Fest; a Mainline School Nights summer curriculum; an exhibit at the Delaware County Sports Museum; and programming by Radnor Historical Society and Radnor Memorial Library. Total expenditure not to exceed $43,000. Fireworks location to be determined. Approved 6-0.
- Ordinance 2026-10: Repeal of a handicap parking space at 257 Williams Road, initiated by the police department. Approved 5-0.
- Ordinance 2026-01: Amending Chapter 5, Article V of the administrative code to consolidate the Engineering and Community Development departments, place Information Technology under Finance, establish a Fire and Rescue Department, and revise responsibilities of other departments. This is the first major update since the 1970s/80s. Approved 6-0.
- Resolution 2026-09: Further amending the township’s organizational chart to include the newly created Fire & Rescue Department and align with Article V amendments. Approved 6-0.
- Ordinance 2026-05: Readopting and revising Chapter 98 (Air Pollution) and designating the Director of Engineering and Community Development as the control and enforcement officer. Approved 6-0.
- Ordinance 2026-06: Revising Chapter 166 (Fire Code) to readopt the 2018 International Fire Code, update department names, and increase bond amounts for blasting permits. Also added appeal provisions to the Code Appeals Board. Approved 6-0.
- Ordinance 2026-08: Amending Chapter 164 (Fire Control Management) to establish the authority and powers of the Fire/EMS Chief, define officer in charge and duties at fire/emergency scenes, readopt fire districts and mutual aid, prohibit interference, and establish penalties. A minor edit clarified that the chief has authority on fire and emergency medical decisions unless board approval is required. Approved 6-0.
Reports of Board Liaisons
- A commissioner reported that the Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) held a town hall on a potential phase-out of gas-powered leaf blowers. The meeting was well-attended with vocal opinions on all sides. A second town hall is scheduled for Thursday, April 23rd; residents and landscapers are encouraged to attend.
Key Outcomes
- All consent agenda items approved 6-0.
- Resolution 2026-52 (opioid settlement) approved 6-0.
- Resolution 2026-57 (America 250 mural and fireworks) approved 6-0.
- Ordinance 2026-10 (handicap space repeal) approved 5-0.
- Ordinance 2026-01 (departmental reorganization) approved 6-0.
- Resolution 2026-09 (organizational chart) approved 6-0.
- Ordinance 2026-05 (air pollution) approved 6-0.
- Ordinance 2026-06 (fire code) approved 6-0.
- Ordinance 2026-08 (fire control management) approved 6-0.
- The board authorized engagement of financial professionals and a reimbursement resolution to allow early spending on stormwater projects, with bonds to be issued later in 2026. Projected stormwater fee increases will fund debt service over 20 years.
- Next steps: Fireworks location to be determined; EAC town hall on leaf blowers on April 23; bond ordinance introduction expected in late summer/early fall.
Meeting Transcript
Uh good evening, everyone. I'd like to call this meeting of the Board of Commissioners to order on Monday, April 13th at 6 50 p.m. Uh thank you all for attending and please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge of the United States of America for the Speaker 1. Before we get started, I'd like to give notice we had an executive session just prior to the meeting where we discuss legal and real estate issues. Okay, we're gonna uh tonight we're gonna start off with some presentations. Uh first off will be Agnes Irwin Student Project. Come on up. Um Hello, I'm Mave White. Oh hi, I'm Liv Jamoos. And I'm Melissa Kelly, and we're all students at the Agnes Irwin School. And a few weeks ago we probably worked with the Board of Commissioners and Mr. White to create a new vision of Wayne. Oh, yeah. And we did this by splitting up into five separate groups, one being parking, greenery, aesthetics, advocacy, and pedestrian safety. We went into Wayne and spoke to multiple business owners and workers about how they view Wayne today, what their problems are, and how we can improve Wayne as a whole. After listening to what these people had to say, each group created a video, and me and Maeve were in the parking group, and this is the video that we made. There we go. Takes a minute. I'm scared. Parking in Wayne. As a part of the Rodner Township comprehensive plan, we investigated how we could change Wayne's parking for the better. We interviewed three businesses in Wayne. First, we interviewed the manager of Elegon's Cafe. What is different about our community would be that we are a community. We are a close community. We are a fan community. This is the kind of place that customers need to pull in, grab their salads, and leave. The meters don't work all the time. And if it's raining, they never work. Next, we asked the owner of Mainpoint Books for possible solutions for parking. So there's big lots, for example, on the South Lane off the fire station, and the west lane behind the ATT building. Last we interviewed an employee from the Griffin Campbell. For work, do you have a park far? Like when it's Disney. If you're interested in including any of these parking problems, please visit the Radner Township comprehensively on website or attend a town meeting. I don't know if we have to a presentation. We have multiple videos. For years the space has been used for a parking lot. It works, but it's not exactly bringing people together. Most people see a place to park. But what if it could be more? I think Wayne would really benefit from another Greek space, especially downtown where there's not many green spaces within walking distance. I mean, I think a green space like should always be used by everyone. I guess I would keep it just to like humans only, like maybe like no animal no dogs. So that was the greenery video. The purpose of our project was to help Wayne was to help Wayne bring the community together and create a space where people of all ages could connect. One of the biggest things I learned from this project was how important citizen engagement is. Before this, I didn't realize how much local communities depend on the opinions of the people who live and work there. When we interviewed residents and workers, we found that their perspectives truly matter and shaping what happens in their town.
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