FOLLOWING IS THE MEETING AGENDA:

 

BOROUGH OF AMBLER

COUNCIL WORK SESSION

OCTOBER 6, 2026

   7:00 p.m.

 

All matters that are deliberated could result in

a vote to take official action.                      

 

1. CALL TO ORDER

 

 

1. FLATS AT AMBLER STATION – CONTINUED CONDITIONAL USE HEARING FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 FOR A VOTE ONLY

 

1. RECORD WAS CLOSED ON 09/15/2026 – PUBLIC COMMENT WAS HELD ON THAT DATE

 

• MINUTES FOR REVIEW:

 

1. SEPTEMBER 15, 2026, COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING

 

1. COMMITTEE REPORTS (WITH PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY):

 

1. ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE
2. CODE ENFORCEMENT & PLANNING
3. PARKS, RECREATION, & COMMUNITY RELATIONS
4. PUBLIC SAFETY
5. PUBLIC WORKS

 

1. OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD.

 

 

 

 

 

CODE ENFORCEMENT & PLANNING

 

 

Committee Members:  – David Hui – Chair, Elizabeth Iovine, and Lindsey Morrison Daku.

 

 

 

The Committee will consider the following recommendations:

 

 

1. Proposal from Keystone Acquisition Services Corporation for the Borough’s Sidewalk Improvement Project. Scope of Work Enclosed.

 

 

 

 

The following items will be considered at the upcoming Council Business Meeting:

 

 

 

1. Proposed Ordinance to Approve, Adopt, & Enact an Ordinance Codification Incorporating All Ordinances Adopted from July 17, 2012, until February 17, 2026. (Enclosed)

 

 

 

Additional items for discussion:

 

 

 

1. Stormwater Management Update.
2. Update on the Borough’s Comprehensive Plan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE

 

 

Committee Members: Karen Sheedy – Chair, Elizabeth Iovine and Redmond Brubaker.

 

 

 

 

The Committee will consider the following recommendations:

 

 

1. Quotes for transitioning to a new website provider are Enclosed.

 

 

 

 

The following items will be considered at the upcoming Council Business Meeting:

 

 

 

1. A Public Hearing will be held on October 20, 2026, regarding a Hybrid Tax Claim Bureau Ordinance. Legal Advertisement Enclosed.

 

 

 

Additional items for discussion:

 

 

 

1. Upcoming 2027 Budget Workshop Dates.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARKS, RECREATION, & COMMUNITY RELATIONS

 

 

Committee Members: Jennifer Henderson – Chair, David Hui and Lindsey Morrison Daku.

 

 

 

 

The Committee will consider the following recommendations:

 

 

1. Quote for resurfacing the Locust Park Basketball Courts is Enclosed.

 

 

 

 

The following items will be considered at the upcoming Council Business Meeting:

 

 

 

1. Not applicable.

 

 

 

Additional items for discussion:

 

 

 

1. The Ambler Community Garden is hosting its Fall Fest on October 17th. More information to follow.
2. Improvements to the ‘little free library’ at Knight Park.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

 

Committee Members: Redmond Brubaker – Chair, Lou Orehek, and Tracy Pavlovic.

                                   

 

 

The Committee will consider the following recommendations:

 

 

1. Not applicable.

 

 

 

 

The following items will be considered at the upcoming Council Business Meeting:

 

 

 

1. Update on bids received for parking lot improvements at Wissahickon Fire Station is Enclosed.

 

 

 

Additional items for discussion:

 

 

 

1. Not applicable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS

 

 

Committee Members: Lou Orehek– Chair, Karen Sheedy, and Tracy Pavlovic.

 

                 

The Committee will consider the following recommendations:

 

 

1. A proposal from Arris Engineering Group, LTD, for electrical upgrade designs in buildings B-5, B-6, B-10, and B-3, at the wastewater treatment plant, is Enclosed.

 

 

 

 

The following items will be considered at the upcoming Council Business Meeting:

 

 

 

1. The Montgomery County Consortium of Communities 2026-2027 Salt Contract Bid Results are Enclosed.

 

 

 

Additional items for discussion:

 

 

 

1. Not applicable.