Perkasie Borough Council Discusses Blooming Glen Traffic Calming Measures, Development Projects

John Worthington | The Reporter•

Traffic calming measures, development projects, the Menlo Aquatics Center and more were discussed at the Perkasie Borough Council meeting Jan. 16.

Council approved a traffic calming study on West Blooming Glen Drive, with proposals for new lane striping, the relocation of the North 7th Street crosswalk and the installation of pedestrian crossing signs and ADA ramps. Council member David Weaver said that the goal is to establish safer crossings for students.

In his report to the board, borough engineer Doug Rossino announced the completion of the Perkasie Green Subdivision at Ridge Road and Park Road and the beginning of the 18-month maintenance period. He also reported that the Perry Mill Subdivision, a.k.a. 8th Street Commons Rowhomes, is awaiting a permit after submitting all the proper documentation to PennDOT. He added that the project will include a new underdrain to fix leaking issues on Market Street.

Rossino also revealed that industrial buildings 1 and 2 at the Pennridge Airport Business Park have been completed. Borough manager Andrea Coaxum said that all the units have acquired tenants, including a company that manufactures wires and a Department of Homeland Security contractor that builds mobile command centers.

In her report to the board, Park and Recreation Director Lauren Moll announced that the Menlo Aquatics Center sold 200 memberships during last year’s member retention exclusive, amounting to $60,000. She said that the pool is currently accepting memberships at the early bird rate, which will end on May 1. She added that the Park and Recreation Board is organizing a marketing campaign for the pool, including more social media messaging, a new Instagram account and mailers.

In his report to the board, Youth Councilor Logan Wilcox revealed that Pennridge’s Serve-A-Friend donation drive, held on MLK Day of Service, yielded over 3,000 individual items, including over 200 bags of clothes, 700 pounds of food and $500 in school supplies for Pennridge elementary schools.

Council also approved a slew of appointments, including as follows:

Greg Martin and Steve Algeo to 5-year terms on the Perkasie Regional Authority Board; Ed White to a 6-year term on the Civil Service Commission; Mary McKay and Maureen Knouse to 4-year terms on the Perkasie Planning Commission; John Yannacone to a 5-year term on the Zoning Hearing Board; Keith Hass and Randy Faulkner to 5-year terms on the Pennridge Wastewater Treatment Authority Board; Bill Beno to a 1-year term on the Vacancy Board; Charles Baum and Dave Caro to 5-year terms on the Industrial Development Authority Board, and Kathleen Rochetti, Jamon Yerger and Joe Lowe to 3-year terms on the Park & Recreation Board.

Council additionally approved two events, including the Perkasie All-American Soap Box Derby race on June 1 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the 2024 Celtic Fest on March 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The next Perkasie Borough Council meeting is on February 5 at 7 p.m. For more information, visit perkasieborough.org.

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